Sleeping With Swords

Cabin Inspector's Note #1

Tuesday 7/29/08

Stop #1 was at "Pederson's Pad" - As we entered the door things didn't look half bad! Are you this neat at home the inspectors wondered aloud...or, is this merely for show at Camp Hope- because you've been encouraged by a crowd? An assortment of blades was arrayed on one bed - surely any lions or bears visiting here will quickly be dead! Oh no, what is this, out side on a post? Raja, the tiger, acting as a host. He sort of looks tame and hopefully won't bite or this cabin of boys may be eaten tonight! Overall your group did very, very well - this is a story you must take home... Your mother's to tell!

Bates Abode was the next stop today...where we discovered quite an impressive spiritual display. Each bunk had a Bible and a flashlight as well...Why were they there? We thought we could tell! They must stay up late reading the word - taking to heart all they have heard - applying the truth to mind and soul - surely this is the boys commendable goal! Well we could stay here but it's time to go --- On to the girl's cabins and...

Bates Bungalow. Wow, what a difference in a cabin like this - so much more 'stuff'... Clothes bags galore... stashed & stowed so neat on the floor. Girls live here - that is so clear. Hey there's an elephant and a dog neat on a bed... The dog has a hat pulled down on it's head... And then there is a soccer moose! Or is it a soccer mouse? No! No! It's got to be a soccer pooch whose been on the go - looks like he's come from Green Bay and is taking a nap for the rest of the day. All in all you did quite well... Next time empty your garbage and it will be really swell!

Busby's Habitat ... Now where is it at? Look up to the heavens - yes, up to the sky and keep climbing the stairs 'till you're up very high. There is a big crowd in this cabin - that's clear! An owl got in - it's resting on a bed - oh, wow. Oh, wow - a horse did too - boy he looks well fed! So many fans has this "upper room" got... So close to the sun it must get really hot. You have done remarkably well cleaning your space. For best overall you made a very good case!

All in all y'all did real grand but one cabin stood out in Camp Hope Land. There was one cabin that was "a cut above". So neat and so clean... As "sharp" as could be... Pederson's Pad is tops for Tuesdee!