2004 will stick out in my mind as the year we all began to get senile, and started calling each other by the incorrect names. To help stave this off for the future, I started coming up with nicknames for all of the residents. These nicknames have been added to the database and can be accessed here. Feel free to add new nicknames for those without them and to edit the existing ones.

This was also the year of Hammy "Slapshot" Campling, the famous bra-snapping, national anthem-singng, camp hamster. He sure roused us in the early mornings, eh, John?

Attendees were (in no particular order): Eckstein - Russ and Ryan; Boyes - Scott, Kandi, Duncan, Tasha, Eric, Conner; Wilde - Shelley, Steve, Melany, Amber; Matt Robertson; Kathy Lewis; Kennedy - John, Trudy, Kieran; Fred Mountjoy; Debbie Disney; Christensen - Holly, Murray; Dawn Bear; Hammy Campling; O'Brien - Jeff, Kathy; Krista Berg; Scott Miller; Van Marion - Leen, Kirsten; Alison Minifie.

Here is a snippet of the witty conversation from the weekend:
Scott (talking about the Cathedral in Montreal): I am totally impressed with things that are big and old.
Jeff (shouting): Hey Fred! Scott is totally impressed with you!

Another notable event is when John, who was at an Elk's convention, tucked his keys safely inside his briefcase and mailed it from the convention to his house. Upon arriving at home, he realized the keys to his van were part of the keys in the briefcase, which was not due to arrive for some time. Consulting the great Deity known as Fred, John was about to rent a vehicle for the weekend, but Fred in his infinite wisdom (and shady past) told John he could just order keys from the dealership.

Best Quote from the weekend:
eVER SSSick!
Best Quote from the weekend II (added by Kathy on July 11, 2007):
"Who keeps putting sweet shit in my beer???"

Best Event of the weekend: Ball Game !!! then Orcs and Elves

Worse thing that happened at the campsite: A touch too much rain Friday night

Best food and the person who brought or cooked it: obviously a subtle bid to have Fred cook for us next year!) Carbonara !!!

Best drink you personally consumed: Kathy - Holly's Poisson drink Jeff - Beer

Best behaved child (and why): Dawn - she was so blissfully quiet!

Worst behaved adult (and why): In no particular order: Fred, Murray, Leen, Fred, Steve, Jeff, Matt, John, Scott, Fred, and of course, Fred.

Thing you noticed that was different about Fred: He actually made it this time!

Thing you noticed that was the same about Fred: still cooks a mean carbonara

Thing you noticed that was different about the Wildes: They were sickeningly lovey-dovey to one another!

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Wildes: Amber's voice REALLY carries when she's REALLY pissed!

Thing you noticed that was different about the Christensens: Murray's grey hair; Holly's floral fettish

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Christensens: Murray's still carrying low.

Thing you noticed that was different about the O'Briens: Nothing - perfection never changes

Thing you noticed that was the same about the O'Briens: still perfect!

Thing you noticed that was different about the Boyes': They seem to have fewer children now.

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Boyes': Scott has the biggest weapon!

Thing you noticed that was different about Debbie: her hair

Thing you noticed that was the same about Debbie: she's so quiet

Thing you noticed that was different about the Van Marions: no boat!

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Van Marions: still don't how people like them have a child as sweet as Kirsten

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Russ: Same - Like Debbie, he's so quiet...

Thing you noticed that was different about Russ: new found sense of responsibility

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Matt & Kathy nothing (starting at 0)

Thing you noticed that was different about Matt & Kathy everything

Best Event of the weekend: Trip to the Conglomerate Cliffs with Fred, Allison and Kirsten

Best Quote from Fred (as the resident Deity): "Wweeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

Worse thing that happened at the campsite: Jeff and Kathy's tent getting wet

Best food and the person who brought or cooked it: Fred's Carbonara though Kathy's Potatoes get an honorable mention

Best drink you personally consumed: Vanilla Mudshake

Best behaved child (and why): I thought all the children were exceptionally well behaved

Worst behaved adult (and why): Murray.... because I had to put him to bed

Thing you noticed that was different about Fred: He actually brought a tent not the "Black Death Van"

Thing you noticed that was the same about Fred: His squeals can still reduce me to tears

Thing you noticed that was different about the Wildes: I don't believe I heard one "Snarky" word between the two all weekend

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Wildes: That even though Shelley says she has cut back on what she brings on the camping trip she still seems to have everything you might have forgot.

Thing you noticed that was different about the O'Briens: Jeff seems to be more open about wearing his skirt in public, and showed particular bravery for using Kathy's bra as a slingshot.

Thing you noticed that was the same about the O'Briens: They still seem to have that honeymoon thang happening

Thing you noticed that was different about the Boyes': Scott had a bigger and better axe, perhaps getting ready to chase away all the young men that are going to come calling in the next few years.

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Boyes': It still amazes me how they fit all their camping gear, kids, and food in that little space.

Thing you noticed that was different about Debbie: Debbie got drunk after four drinks.

Thing you noticed that was the same about Debbie: That getting drunk on four drinks didn't stop her from having many more drinks

Thing you noticed that was different about the Van Marions: Not much different there, Leen's still rude, Allison still puts up with him and Kirsten is still a wonderful child.

As for Russ and Ryan, Russ let Ryan get further from his sight than ever before and Ryan still gives the best hugs around.

Best Quote from the weekend: ever sick

Best Event of the weekend: playing orks and elves,yes it was actually fun ladies.

Best Quote from Fred (as the resident Deity): he did not give one that stands out for me.

Worse thing that happened at the campsite: jeff and kathy's tent being declared a natural disaster area.

Best food and the person who brought or cooked it: Fred's Carrbonnara.

Best drink you personally consumed: All of them.

Best behaved child (and why): Why mine of course hahahaha

Worst behaved adult (and why): Murrary's evil twin that kept squirting everyone with the water gun.

Thing you noticed that was different about Fred: he actually came.

Thing you noticed that was the same about Fred: he actually camae

Thing you noticed that was different about the Wildes: we surprised everyone by NOT fighting the whole weekend.

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Wildes: there are still 4 of us and Amber can still do a mean temper tanturm.

Thing you noticed that was different about the Christensens: Nothing

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Christensens: Holly still laughs when Murray gets drunk.

Thing you noticed that was different about the O'Briens: they did not have the little man with them.

Thing you noticed that was the same about the O'Briens: Jeff still thinks he is danger boy even though he is 41.

Thing you noticed that was the same about the Van Marions: that their daughter is very well mannered and soft spoken unlike her parents. I am still wondering if she is actually Leen's.