Tonight was Cairn and a Movie. Or, as most campers pronounced it, "Karen and a Movie." (One of the many terms/words that were mis-pronounced and then became accepted over time in that wrong form.) At first, I wanted to know who Karen was, because "Karen" was the name that described the outdoor cookout we had every Tuesday. I just assumed she was a past cook or special camper who invented the event. As it turns out, the actual term was "cairn" (like the Cairn Terrier) , a gaelic word that refers to a manmade assemblage of stones to commemorate a special event or a burial. In Lenore's case, these stone assemblies took a round form and were used as cook-out areas. They were scattered near different areas of the camp, so that our various groups could conveniently meet at the appropriate times. Bunk members were assigned different duties to help in the preparation. We'd have the usual fare of hamburgers/hotdogs, etc. and we each could get our own soda that came in a glass bottle. As usual, there was singing of some kind involved... like:
"It's time to leave...
Time to say good-bye
It's time to leave...
From our campfireside.
Another day together has been a lot of fun.
It's time to leave..
Until another sun."
Later, we'd convene in the Senior Social Hall for a Movie. It could have been "Daddy Long Legs", "Funny Face", or a Doris Day and Rock Hudson film. Pat Boone often made an appearance, as well. Needless to say, these weren't "first run" films. The only thing that could keep our attention away from the screen was the occasional bird (or was it a bat?) that would make its appearance, setting off screams...
Thursday, July 9, 2009
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