Ronin's Day with Dad

When it came time for Ronin to have his day with dad, he wanted to do a few things.  The first part was going to the movie, Kung Fu Panda 2.

And also some eating and shopping.
 

A few souvenirs from the day.

The last part was doing an overnight campout.   Connor wanted to come as well so Jed talked to Ronin.  After a few minutes of thinking, he agreed to let his brother join the trip.

The boys know by now that any kind of camping with Dad involves roughing it a little.  This time there would be no tent.  They would make their own shelter for the night, starting with this:

This is the beginning of what is called a "Debris Hut."

After some ax chopping and twine tying, the main support or "skeleton" is now finished...

Next came the insulating layer with whatever debris can be found - pine needles, grass, leaves, etc.  Hence the name "Debris Hut."

Completed shelter and getting all moved in, not too shabby:

The night was warm for Ronin but Connor got cold.  They were able to get a fire started that night but because of all the rain, it was difficult to find dry wood for the morning.  Course, I should mention that Jed starts all his fires with a knife and flint - no matches. 


Ronin's words when he first woke up in the morning: "Dad, this was the best day of my life."