Snow camping

Since day one I've told Gary that I won't winter camp. It's too cold, I hate being cold and not being able to do anything about it. So he usually goes by himself. Well last week Gary's trip to Las Vegas to climb was canceled because our friend's dad passed away. So he decided to do a lot of hiking with Clementine. All week he probably put on about 35-40 miles on his body. He likes that kind of stuff, and it helps clear his head. On Monday he decided to hike up into the mountains, set up camp, and enjoy the quietness of life. Clementine went also. They went as far as she would let him and eventually I guess she just stopped. So he set up the tent and she crawled in and curled up in the sleeping bag and Gary's down coat. She was cold. Gary thinks she's a big doggie..........I have to keep reminding him that she isn't. So they cooked some mac and cheese and called it a night. He was planning on staying a couple of nights up there, but his gas container leaked out all of the gas so he had no way to heat water or cook anything. In the morning, Clementine and him waited for the sun to start showing and headed home. Over night it snowed 8 inches. Clementine broke trail for about 50 yards then gave up the job to her daddy. I was happy to have them home when they got back around noon on Tuesday. For the rest of the week, Gary just did some close hikes. I wish I could have spent that time with him. We always have such great conversations when we hike. There isn't anything that is interupting us except for the occasional tree branch. Ha Ha!!!!
So I have Gary back, and he starts school again tomorrow. I keep telling him that he's almost done. He will have been in school for 2 years in June. It's going very fast. He says he has some good classes this quarter so hopefully he'll enjoy it.
By the way, we've decided to stay here for 5 more years. We can't move and buy a new house because we don't have the income and I'm not ready to start a studio somewhere else yet. We've decided that we'll stay where we are and start our family here before picking up and moving. BUT he promised me that we'll go to great places soon.

We love you all.