Dear Briggz,

            On our way from VT to NY we stopped at Fort Stanwix. Fort Stanwix is a reproduction of the original fort that was there in the 18^th century during the revolutionary war.  We walked around and went into places like the soldier’s bunks, officer’s quarters and his family quarters. If a soldier brought family with them the family had to stay out side of the fort in tents. Only officer’s families could stay inside the fort. Dad found the store/ tavern where each solider was given 4 oz. of rum a day as a pat on the back for a good days work.

Then last night we stayed at a free campsite Mom found before we left. Dad was nervous about going to a “ HIDE YOUR KID… HIDE YOUR WIVES” kinda place. When we found the park and where campers could stay, we found it to be a very cool place. It had fire tower that we all climbed to watch the sun set.  “ It was a lot of steps and my legs were sore but the view was amazing” Said A. On our way back to the camper Dad found a toad who did not like having his picture taken. You would have loved to play with it Briggz. When the frog was safe the boys played kick ball then we all played card games until it was bedtime. Dad woke up at 4:00am ready to go but did not wake Mom up until 5:00am and to save the boys from having to get up so early they went up the fire tower again to watch the sun rise, it was beautiful.