Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1909 — Pleasures of Camping, by Diary. [ARTICLE]

Pleasures of Camping, by Diary.

Monday—After all there is nothing so rejuvenating as breathing’ the deep breaths of fresh, woodsy atmosphere. Flitting birds and even the drowsing insects bring home to a man the powers, of nature in bringing peace to mind. Tuesday—Stayed in the water slightly too long today and am sunburned, but what is sunburn compared with the sensation of contact with the elaments? Nature’s, voice is not stilled by mere physical discomfort. Wednesday—The mornings are enjoyable, but toward the evening, fit seems a little too quiet. The boys have a grouch for some reason or other, and take offense at my pleasantries. Gee, these mosquitoes; are fierce. Thursday—r The woods are all right for a time, but they pall on a camping party when all are not congenia . am satisfied, but some ofthe fellows are growing weary and talking, of going home. Friday—This hunch is too much; tor me.. L threatened to knock the heads off several of the fellows this morning when they wanted me to wash the dishes. lam tired of washing dishes and don’t intlhd to any more. Saturday—Nobody can tell me what to do and what not to do. I'm not taking orders from anyone, so was forced to rap one of the boys when he got funny. I’d like to stay, but can’t stand the company. The mosquitoes and fliea simply eat a fellow up at night. Think how the people in town are enjoying the parks now. What wouldn’t I give to see a crowd? I’m tired of this. Sunday—Tent blew over Inst night and they tried to make me do all the work in setting it up. Not m», though. I told ’em what I thought of such a bunch of short skates and came home. This is something like living. After all who wants to bury himself in a conglomeration of bugs, damp air and sunburn.