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[Grannyheart]

Oh my!!! Where do I begin? My adventure started before the actual Stomp. It started with helping to build "the guys'" igloo on the Sunday before the Stomp. Then, because of Ed and JP, I was equipped with everything anyone would ever need to be totally comfortable up in an igloo for two nights.....including a sled to haul everything (which would have been a bit nicer if it came with a motor! lol).

Bob dropped me off at McGregor's on Thursday morning to meet up with my igloo mates...Ed, Helene, Mark and John. Well, we weren't actually ALL gonna be in the same igloo. Helene and I got our own special "girl igloo". It was really nice and very cozy! I loved sleeping in the igloo!!! And, YES, I would do it again!!!

I wish I would have had someone take a picture of me pulling the sled up to the igloo, but I didn't. Believe me though, I DID pull it up...I've got witnesses!!!! lol Here's the only pic I took on the way up...John Zemmin during a little rest after doing the "big" climb.



It was snowing the first night and I wanted to take a picture of the moon and stars, but when the flash went off I got the moon and the snowflakes (which look like stars). You can't really see the tall, dead tree I wanted to have show up too. Not a great pic, I just think it's kind of cool....and a memory for me.



Here's Helene on Friday morning in front of our igloo...



Mark and John left on Friday morning. Then, not very much later, JP and Jim escorted Brandon up to the igloos. Here's JP and Brandon on their way up.



Shortly after arriving, Brandon was checking out his new home for the night...



JP brought me water, chocolates, clementines, apples and a night light. Jim brought me more water and a really good sandwich that Sherry made for me. What sweet guys...they sure do take care of Granny!!! Here's a pic inside my igloo...



This pic shows my new night light that JP brought...stuck into the inside wall of my igloo




I've got a lot more pics, but I'm in Florida with family right now and I'll post a few here and there as I get a little spare time. Oh, I should mention that some of the pics I'll be posting are Jim's (Belvedere) pics. He wanted me to post some of his for him...his pics will be the good-quality ones! I've also got the "folks coming out of the igloo" video that Jim took. Boy, those igloos sure are a LOT bigger inside than they appear from the outside. I'm mentioning this now just a teaser to keep you tuned in for stuff to be posted later. lol

What????? You don't wanna wait??? OK, I'll be nice.....here's his video



More later...

Edited by Grannyheart, 03 March 2010 - 08:45 PM.

[Veik]

Holy cow, did I count 21?

[John]

Must have been a basement!

[Janine]

Wow, love the video! I can't believe we fit that many people in there. What a blast!

[Brent D]

To use Granny's own words--AWESOME! I love that "snow as stars" image! And I've been anxiously awaiting that Circus Igloo video, thanks for posting! That was too much fun! Thanks Jennifer!

[mistylady]

How funny! I counted 21, also. And, Granny, thanks for sharing your pictures. It was nice to see the girl's igloo, too.

[mwilson]

I'm looking forward to more pics, Jennifer, and I'm feeling a little jealous after reading all of the awesome reports. I'm sure glad you all had such a good time. Maybe next year........

I hope you're having a great time in FL.

[iceberg]

That was fun! Great pictures! Enjoy your Florida trip!

[randyman]

Good grief! it looked like one of those clown cars where people just keep coming out!
Was that multi-level??? Cool report/pics and video. Thanks Granny!

Randyman

[soatley]

As always. thanks for providing pictures and details for the left-behinders.

Sandy O

[Melanie]

I counted 21 also. What a hoot! Just love it!


Melanie<><

[SandyP]

It was so fun hanging out with you again, Jennifer! You are such a trooper to stay in the igloo 2 nights -- and always with that radiant smile :)

[Bill 007]

randyman, on 04 March 2010 - 05:15 AM, said:

Was that multi-level???

Randyman

Randy you wouldn't believe!! Camp Ed is like a city...sidewalks, stair cases, split level igloos, even a slide! The Mayor is a bit harsh with law breakers though....you do not want to receive a Snow Penalty!

Bill
(But the views are to die for!)

[goatboy]

i wanna know the diff between a "girl igloo" and a "boy igloo"
looks like a great time was had by all, thx for the pix
goat

[Jo]

Awesome report! It's hard to believe that video is actually real - but I know it was when I see the look of relief on John Z's face as he gets out - a little claustrophobic in there me thinks.