kayaking across the Big Tree Field

Gail McNeill, upon reading the latest entries here, had various responses: "Hmmm. . . I had been thinking about two of the items on that list. . . rainy June, of course. Kayaking on Big Tree Field. Dave Magid's sleeping bag stuck to the cabin floor. For some reason, though, I was actually thinking about "the crucial importance of the CQ fire" a few days ago, how it builds cameraderie between staff, serves as anchor and security for the campers, etc. I found myself hoping that the CQ fire itself, the act of burning forest wood, has not in itself become politically incorrect."

Yes, in 1972: we kayaked across the Big Tree Field. No kidding.

No, the CQ fire has not nearly become politically incorrect. Comraderie is an enormously respected value in '09 as it has been before.