Camp Sparky

Camp Sparky is nestled on the banks of a river in a rural community . The following stories are some of the exciting adventures of the staff and campers, Barkley the Camp Dog and his Wonder Cats, and FOCS (Friends of Camp Sparky) as told by the Camp Historian

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Brett prayed - he thanked God for the grandma's; the mothers; the babies; the brothers, and for many other things. We thank God for Brett.....

Posted by Nancy at 1:36 AM 4 comments:
Labels: Family

Westfall wanted to reach the State Finals and Coldwater wanted to WIN the State Finals - We wanted to see a good game.....

Posted by Nancy at 1:34 AM No comments:
Labels: Camp Stories

The Never Ending Story...Short term memory loss doesn't mean one doesn't create new memories -it just takes a while!

Posted by Nancy at 1:31 AM No comments:
Labels: Family

We waited (more comfortably than Kelly!) and then it happened....we cheered, we hugged, we cried and then we held the new baby.

Posted by Nancy at 1:29 AM No comments:
Labels: Family, New Campers

Sunday, November 11, 2007

168 Years of Marriage among the four of us - and all are first marriages - maybe insanity or loyalty is heriditary! It could be true love.....

Posted by Nancy at 11:47 PM 1 comment:
Labels: Family

Saturday, November 10, 2007

It appears Kaya may not wait for the Baby Pool - We may have a popcorn lover on our hands! She will win the popcorn if she comes before the 14th.....

Posted by Nancy at 11:03 PM 2 comments:
Labels: New Campers

Friday, November 9, 2007

It's another Baby Pool! The dates are being selected -the pool may freeze over - the excitement builds.....

Posted by Nancy at 11:13 PM No comments:
Labels: New Campers

We are waiting on Kaya - she will be as special as her name....

Posted by Nancy at 11:11 PM No comments:
Labels: Family

Special People I have the opportunity to know -

Dan is moving to WV to become a Scout Executive.
He has bears in his camp!
Posted by Nancy at 11:09 PM No comments:
Labels: Special People

It can only be 1 of 3 things Jeff said; a fuse, a switch or the motor. He didn't count on the other 3 variables - Amelia, Nancy and Daddy!

Posted by Nancy at 11:05 PM No comments:
Labels: Family

The only thing about the Pumpkin Show that really changes is the size of the Pumpkins!

Posted by Nancy at 11:04 PM No comments:
Labels: Family History

A quick call "Dan! my life has changed - I have to cook" lots of laughter and a meatloaf recipe!

Posted by Nancy at 11:02 PM No comments:
Labels: ramily

I can cook when I have to.......and, I know who to call!

Posted by Nancy at 11:01 PM No comments:
Labels: Family

I had a feeling of impending doom for two weeks - when it happened, I was relieved it wasn't any worse and thankful for First Aid training!

Posted by Nancy at 10:53 PM No comments:
Labels: Family

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Singing and Dancing in front of an audience of 500? Who would have thought!

Posted by Nancy at 12:02 AM No comments:
Labels: Work Happenings

On occasion we need to be reminded of our part in the universe...

Posted by Nancy at 12:00 AM No comments:
Labels: Thoughts and Inspirations

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Watching the car turnover to 100,000 was a real trip - we drove to Mexico and voila! 100,000 miles!

Posted by Nancy at 11:57 PM No comments:
Labels: Work Happenings

Sunday, October 7, 2007

In my job there is no chance to be bored as I never know what is coming next....

Posted by Nancy at 1:09 AM No comments:
Labels: Work Happenings

First the "Hill of Death" - then the Walleye Buffet at Plaza Inn - we risked life and limb today!

Posted by Nancy at 1:06 AM No comments:
Labels: Work Happenings

We will be having quite the "girlie" girl this November - Kaya will be decked out in pink!

Posted by Nancy at 1:04 AM No comments:
Labels: Family

Monday, October 1, 2007

I made it though the month - but my hideout under the desk still looks pretty good.

Posted by Nancy at 7:46 PM 3 comments:
Labels: Work Happenings

We may never know what we are giving someone but, on occasions we do learn....

Posted by Nancy at 7:43 PM No comments:
Labels: Work Happenings

Swampy loves to go to school and most students love him (Except for the ones who tried to "take him down" the other day but we escaped with our lives)

Posted by Nancy at 7:39 PM No comments:
Labels: Work Happenings

Hiking the Hills...

Posted by Nancy at 7:36 PM No comments:
Labels: Family

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Hiding out under my desk....Will return when I come out!

Posted by Nancy at 11:29 PM 1 comment:
Labels: Work Happenings

Saturday, September 1, 2007

It's Kaya Grace...now at 28 weeks, she finally uncrossed her legs! Live long and prosper, she'll be a Thanksgiving Blessing!

Posted by Nancy at 8:23 PM 4 comments:
Labels: Family

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

The Flood of the Century -

Posted by Nancy at 10:16 PM 1 comment:
Labels: Town happenings

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

The Morning Walk.....oh my, what a way to start a great day!

Posted by Nancy at 9:37 PM 3 comments:
Labels: Barkley

When you gotta go, you gotta go!

Posted by Nancy at 9:36 PM No comments:
Labels: Travel

Some beach experiences are more "interesting" than others......

Posted by Nancy at 9:34 PM No comments:
Labels: Travel

Monday, August 20, 2007

Oh baby! Do I need practice!!!

Posted by Nancy at 10:22 PM No comments:
Labels: Family, New Campers

I love the beach...I love the beach...I love the beach...I love the beach...I love the beach...

Posted by Nancy at 10:21 PM No comments:
Labels: Trip South

On the Road Again - and oh, what a trip! We always sit in the back of the plane and just weren't quick enough on the seat selection...how sad!

Posted by Nancy at 10:19 PM No comments:
Labels: Trip South

Oh what a night! 97 Degrees and Frogs in the Trees.....

Posted by Nancy at 10:18 PM No comments:
Labels: Camp Stories

Preparations for Grandbaby #2 are well underway - It must be a young lady as it keeps crossing its legs!

Posted by Nancy at 10:16 PM No comments:
Labels: Family
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2. Control yourself (Cicero)

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4. Love one another deeply, from the heart. (St. Peter)

5. Forgive everybody everything everyday (Nancy)

6. Come as you are - do as you please - kids rule! (Sparks boys)

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      • Brett prayed - he thanked God for the grandma's; ...
      • Westfall wanted to reach the State Finals and Cold...
      • The Never Ending Story...Short term memory loss do...
      • We waited (more comfortably than Kelly!) and then ...
      • 168 Years of Marriage among the four of us - and a...
      • It appears Kaya may not wait for the Baby Pool - W...
      • It's another Baby Pool! The dates are being selec...
      • We are waiting on Kaya - she will be as special as...
      • Special People I have the opportunity to know -
      • It can only be 1 of 3 things Jeff said; a fuse, a ...
      • The only thing about the Pumpkin Show that really ...
      • A quick call "Dan! my life has changed - I have to...
      • I can cook when I have to.......and, I know who to...
      • I had a feeling of impending doom for two weeks - ...
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      • Singing and Dancing in front of an audience of 500...
      • On occasion we need to be reminded of our part in ...
      • Watching the car turnover to 100,000 was a real tr...
      • In my job there is no chance to be bored as I neve...
      • First the "Hill of Death" - then the Walleye Buffe...
      • We will be having quite the "girlie" girl this Nov...
      • I made it though the month - but my hideout under ...
      • We may never know what we are giving someone but, ...
      • Swampy loves to go to school and most students lov...
      • Hiking the Hills...
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      • Hiding out under my desk....Will return when I com...
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      • The Flood of the Century -
      • The Morning Walk.....oh my, what a way to start a ...
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      • Some beach experiences are more "interesting" than...
      • Oh baby! Do I need practice!!!
      • I love the beach...I love the beach...I love the b...
      • On the Road Again - and oh, what a trip! We alway...
      • Oh what a night! 97 Degrees and Frogs in the Trees...
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