Frontier Ranch Day 1

Yesterday was full of excitement. We left our home at 4:00 to make a 6:30 flight out of Dayton. As we were getting ready for take-off we ran into my parents Pastor and his family, along with Grace's 6th grade Math teacher.

Once in Denver we were off to get our rental car. I had reserved a mini-van months ago because we have a 2 hour drive from Denver and our niece Hannah was traveling with us. Bryan calls me over to the desk where the salesman tried to convince us to take a Ford F-150 pickup truck for 15% less. Bryan was seriously considering it until I convinced him that that would be STUPID with 3 kids and a lot of luggage. The salesperson must of been trying to win a contest to get us out of the treasured mini-van because he then offered us a small sedan for 25% off plus a free tank of gas. His offer for a discount was killing Bryan. He figured it would save us $200.00.

Again, the voice of reason, I said no. The third and final attempt was for 25% off, free tank of gas, and a Lincoln-Mercury Marquis. This is a huge car. It fit all our stuff and the kids had plenty of room so I agreed. Bryan loves it. Its a grandfather car that is as wide as a boat, but it was cheaper.

Starving, we discovered this unique breakfast joint called Pete's Kitchen. The Strader's highly recommend it. Leaving the restaurant we noticed the road ahead was blocked. It looked like a race and since it was early in the morning Denver time we assumed that was exactly what it was. As we got closer we realized it was a parade. We had time to kill so we decided to watch.

There were no marching bands, or convertibles with politicians throwing candy. Before we had time to react, it was all too obvious that this was not your normal city parade. In fact, it was a GAY pride parade,full of rainbows and transvestites. They threw out bags of Spicy Doritos's. I wonder what that means?

We made a quick departure and headed to Breckenridge. Breckenridge was hosting the Avon Breast Cancer Walk. We ate (again), did a little shopping and enjoyed the scenery. There was a park with a play ground and Clay ran off to play as Bryan and I sat down to relax. That ended when Mediterranean style music started playing along with the post-menopausal belly dancers who began to share their talent. I swear this is true. I can't make this stuff up.

We arrive at Frontier ready to start our week. Bryan and I attend a leaders meeting. Normally 450 kids are at each camp. Due to the Swine Flu outbreak, 3 groups cancelled and we only had 250 kids attending. The adult guests who attend also bailed and decided to play it safe.

Here is the latest. There are currently 13 kids infected and in isolation, one of which is the previous doctor's daughter. So this man and his wife have decided to stay until Tuesday when they can take their daughter home. They sat with us at dinner and kept coughing all over the food. His wife was cutting the loaf of bread for us to eat. There germs were everywhere.

Bryan spent the evening studying up on Swine Flu, current treatment, how to contain an out-break etc..... I am always amazed at his wisdom and how blessed I am to have him. He has devised a plan to isolate it and operation Strader goes into affect this morning.

The kids are great. At 11:00 last evening the campers had to do an obstacle course all over camp in the dark. One part they had to run through wagons that were loaded with staff kids throwing water balloons. Clay and the girls were part of that mission and they had a great time.

I wasn't planning on blogging, but low and behold we have Internet access. I can't wait to see what day 2 holds.