Dear Mom and Dad,
I’ve had a great day! Â I hope you aren’t too lonely without me.
We watched The Incredibles on the way down to camp.  The bus was really fancy.  It had power outlets and wi-fi.  Our bus driver’s name was “Shrek” and he has been driving the troop to camp for the last three years.
We ate lunch at Rush’s in Lexington. Â Everybody there knows our troop. Â I had a double cheeseburger, french fries, root beer, and a chocolate shake. Â I thought I should eat a lot in case camp food isn’t so good!
We got to camp just after two. Â Mr. Howard gave us blue bracelets after we checked into the Health Lodge. Â We can’t take them off all week, but I’m thinking about leaving mine on all year long just like Drew L. has done the last two years.
New Shirmer (our campsite) looks a whole lot bigger this year. Â There were so many tents last year, but now we have lots of room to run around and play frisbee.
Supper was great. Â I didn’t expect that! Â We had salisbury steak (it was really like a hamburger patty with gravy), Â mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, and chocolate pudding for dessert. Â Some people went to the salad bar, but you know that I wouldn’t do that. Â I was the waiter for my table, so I got to get into the air conditioning early and stay late. Â We sang songs after supper and did the Ho Non Wah waiters clap.
It’s hot down here!!!  I heard some boys say it was 120 degrees this afternoon.
One thing I like is that a lot of boys brought guitars.  Nate, Hank, Chris, and Alex were all playing stuff like Stairway To Heaven and something cool from some guy called Pachabel.  I think I want a guitar for my birthday.
Please send me mail! Â I’m not homesick at all, but I sure would like to hear from you and Grandma.
I love you,
Your son
PS – We’ve already started practicing for the Ultimate Frisbee game. Â We’re going to beat the counselors again!
PPS – Dr. Lawton said that you can look at lots of pictures on the Troop 1Â SmugMug site.