A happy thread

My DGD2 is off to her first Brownie Camp today. She is 7. I have everything ready and packed for her including a brand new back pack that I bought yesterday as a surprise. Can't wait to see her little face when she heads off all excited. They were all asked to bring a packed lunch with them today and Gracie gave me strict instructions as to the contents;

2 ham, tomato and cucumber sandwiches.
1 apple
1 packet of prawn crackers
2 hard boiled eggs
Carrot sticks
1 yogurt
A twix bar
Black currant fruit shoot

She is as fit as a flea and as skinny as a pin, crikey knows where she puts all this food.

Hope she enjoys it Gilly. I can remember my two going off to Whittonstall many years ago

What a lovely healthy lunch . My 8 year old DGD is desperate to go on Brownie camp but they don't seem to do them round here.Health and Safety ,I suppose ? My DD used to love them and was hoping for the same for her daughter

I feel I can join in this thread now as I feel so much better after 7 weeks trauma with a broken shoulder joint,I am back to my lap-top and went out in my car for the first time yesterday (freedom again) no pain for a few days so all is looking good after such a miserable few weeks.

Oh you should see the "forms" Greenfinch talk about covering every eventuality. My DDiL has had to write a permission slip out for just about everything from applying sunscreen (chance would be a fine thing) to giving calpol and everything else in between.

We are of course, very grateful that her Brown Owl, Tawny Owl, Snowy etc. are willing to give up a week of their own holidays to take 30 little girls on this wonderful adventure as not many people would these days.

glamma nice to see you back on form! It's so good when you get back behind the wheel isn't it?

falcon I hope things continue to go well

gillybob I remember going camping when I was a Brownie, it was great fun and very very wet!

Thank you everyone for your kind replies to the news about my estranged son. I've agonised a lot on Gransnet about the situation and it's great to have some good news to share.

Hope everyone has something happy to share this week.

My two youngest GSs are forever going off to Beaver/Cub camps. They come back filthy, tired and very pleased with themselves. They have wonderful, dedicated leaders.

Falcon

That really is a happy post.

I hope the future for you all is one of love and kindness for each other.