camping, card games, and the importance of friends

I discovered a great love of camping from going with you and Grandpa. It was fun to see you hang out with all of your friends...and for me to play with their grand kids that went with them. BUT- we won't dwell on the many crushes I had during those years.

I loved playing cards with you. I felt like such a grown up playing with all the "old folks" I still have to say my favorite card game is 31. I liked playing with pennies and how we were on your honor for one more round when we didn't have any more money.

I learned the importance of having and keeping good friends through the years. I thought it was so neat how you went camping with these people a couple times a year and you could pick up where you left off each time.
I look back on it now that I am older and have many friends, some I have had for almost 20 years that we could just pick up where we left off. I would love to get a camping group together with them. I wonder if they would love 31 as much as I do.

Thank you for teaching me about the importance of having and more importantly BEING a good friend.