Vacation, Round 1

This weekend, the Family and I made our first excursion of the summer with the camper-trailer.



The RV park was one mile from Timberon, New Mexico, AKA The Cell Signal Abyss, as it was so remote that it is doubtful even the wild could make a call. Nevertheless, it was near some very interesting locations:

The trip was deemed a "fail-cation" by the Offspring, due to a myriad of minor mishaps and various petty irritations. Furthermore, the much-anticipated hiking was minimal because of thunder, enormous raindrops, and a virulent thorde of deer flies. Despite everything, the Family members retained mostly cheerful demeanors, and there was humor and consuming of treats.

For your enjoyment, the highlights of the trip are herein presented in a baker’s dozen of haiku, punctuated by occasional photographs.

1 -

Inauspicious start
Forgot to check the linens
Only one towel

2 -

Studying the map
Lincoln National Forest
Hiking trail – where’s that?

3 -

Risqué bug attacks
Flies right down Herself’s cleavage
Help! Save the ta-tas!

4 -

Rangers’ station fun
Taxidermy and crayons
Prevent forest fires!

5 -

Roasting marshmallows
Flaming sugar-laden treats
Blackened but tasty

6 -

Odd sign in Cloudcroft
“Dave’s Café – Try My Willy”
No thanks, I just ate.

7 -

Look out for squirrel
Running across the road – ACK!
Whump, bump. Buzzard food.

8 -

Bloated deer carcass,
Flies a’plenty buzzing ‘round,
Waves of deathly stench.

9 -

Beloved Husband
And Offspring the first have found
Underwhelming stream

10 -

Very reclusive
Second Offspring emerges
To hike in the woods

11 -

Youngest of Offspring
With picturesque waterfall
Alas, no fishing.

12 -

Wild elk call at night
Distant and haunting echoes
Thank goodness, no bears.

13 -

Torrential downpour
Disappointingly hike-less
Let’s just go home now.