camping trips when i was little
were every summer, rain into shine.
heading up or down Vancouver Island,
no matter the weather we camped
seeking any number of beautiful spots
the rainforest our playground, the ocean
lapping at heels dug into sand.
on every trip we would bring
a crate clinking with a promise
oh anticipation! a special summer treat.
heading to our destination, serious negotiations
transpired. my siblings and i asking:
ok, who gets what? counting, dividing
so that when the time came…
after running, jumping and exploring nature…
we were ready – selections already made
taking that first delicious, fizzy sip
of Pop Shoppe soda. such yum!
when i was little, refreshment was
Lime Rickey, Orange and Root Bear.
i will always associate these flavours
to summer camping trips with family.
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20 Responses to “six word fridays: refreshed”
Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce
Thanks for sharing this wonderful childhood memory with us, Mel. It took me back to my own family summer trips, which I so adored.
melgallant
Camping is so much fun. I’m glad it was a huge part of my childhood. 🙂
alita
Utterly delightful in these long winter months. I adored your six word friday!
melgallant
Thanks Alita. As soon as I saw this week’s topic, The Pop Shoppe *popped* into my head – lol.
2bdancing
Oh, the rainforest.
Thanks for the memory reminder!
melgallant
Yes, I miss the living close to a rainforest. So majestic.
ayala
Beautiful memories! ” a crate clinking with a promise”- love it!
melgallant
Thanks Ayala – it’s so true though. We’d hear the bottles clinking in the trunk and would be so excited. Pop was a special treat in our house and Pop Shoppe pop even more so. 🙂
ayala
Sounds delicious 🙂
Mom
A ride down memory lane indeed. Funy thing…I was out and about the other week and low and behold I saw the pop shoppe logo. It is still being sold out here. All the flavours were so good! I think I have to go buy some 😉
melgallant
Mom, I checked The Poppe Shop website and they have it out here too – at Costco for one. So yay!
eisangel3
A wonderful reminder of our honeymoon – we spent a week on Vancouver island 🙂
Val Pohl
I am reading your blog while in Palm Springs, and loved it.
You are indeed very talented, and too bad we don’t see you
more often. Send us your email address.
Uncle Val
melgallant
We were there in September visiting family. It’s a beautiful place. I loved growing up there.
Melissa
Love this! Lime Rickey, oh my.
Even just the name is refreshing!
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Jen @ Momalom
Can’t wait for summer and camping with my kids. We’ve thought of going every summer but haven’t yet. This summer we’re hoping to be diaper free and camping! Refreshment indeed.
melgallant
I can’t wait to take DD camping either. So fun.
michelle derusha
Gorgeous! I spent a lot of my youth camping, so this piece really takes me back. I didn’t have a rainforest as my playground though…that sounds really cool. The pacific northwest is such a unique environment. I was able to visit Portland once and was just enchanted.
melgallant
Michelle, you’re so right. The entire Pacific Northwest is stunningly beautiful. It’s all those trees and mountains. Oh and the ocean. 🙂