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在這個夏天有我,有你,還有大家,讓我們一起去露營吧!
When a picture says a thousand words...


Thai Khanh Duong

Thai Khanh Duong
Hung Ta

The Interview...

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Best of the Show山地「求火」舞蹈
Even we did not have enough light, but the music & the laughing sound on the background, let us know that was a very very Fun dancing show...

Định
Tanya Han
Lien Han
Nga Hong
Định (2)
Tanya Han (2)
Annie Banh
Douglas Lam
Han My Tran
Janet Banh
Phan Ai Thu
Định (3)
Tanya Han (3)
Tanya Han (4)
Phung Ly
Behind the scenes

Hung Ta 1
Hung Ta 2
Hung Ta 3
Thai Khanh Hoa
Paul Chau 1
Paul Chau 2
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photo by: Paul Chau
post date: 9-4-12

有人說,露營是與大自然徹底的親近,架起帳篷,以天為幕地為席,沒有城市的喧囂和繁瑣,沒有日常的煩惱,沒有壓力的困擾,三朋兩友圍坐爐旁,品茶夜談,遙望星空,耳邊響起蟲鳴蛙叫,一切都是那麼的閒適安逸,無拘無束,身心都放鬆,感受自然,享受寧靜,體驗心靈的歡快。

如果您今次和我們一起露營,閱讀本文讓我們一起回味那三天的寫意之旅,如果您錯過了露營的機會,請閱讀本文,讓您深深感受露營的樂趣及分享我們的喜悅。


難忘的心靈之旅 

為了這次露營的順利展開,舉辦人前幾天處於極度忙碌的狀態中,忙著整理套鍋,爐頭,帳篷,節目,活動等裝備,忙著採購及準備一百多人的糧食和露營用品,為了不誤入營時間,好多露營的東西週五晚上就已放車上了。

(7-22-12)
週六,我們清晨四點多起床,要趕著收拾簡單的行旅,六點第一批營友已駕車出發,我們集中在152號公路加油站,一行九架車前往露營地。據知從聖荷西到營地大約五個多小時車程,其間有段陡峭,彎道急的山路, 因此一路上不敢打盹,從高速公路轉進山路不久,我們踫見南加州營友車隊,不約而同,我們伴隊直往目的地,此時公路比交狹窄,蜿蜒崎曲,所以要小心駕駛,步步為營。

十二時左右到達營地,林明祿學兄早在入口舉牌歡迎我們,他們夫婦最先到營,嗚遠校友也先我們一步,續後營友陸陸續續抵達目的地,按照預先的安排,啟明,德智,嗚遠,平和四校校友分七小隊,除正副隊長外,還有炊事組負責煮食,切菜,清洗餐具,支術組負責搭建帳篷,安全守夜組,各施其職。大家立刻安營扎寨,搬爐頭,套鍋,廚房用具,食物,舞台裝備,音樂具材,匆匆搭建好晚上住宿的帳蓬,營隊中部分是首次露營者,沒有接觸過扎帳篷,但做起來挺熟門熟路,有的人佈陳他們周圍的營地,使它變成舒適的環景,盡享度假的滋味。不一會我們的小村己落成(小城故事多),荒野之地換身成一片繁榮景象,人頭濟湧,興奮的喧嘩聲此起彼伏,營地即刻熱鬧起來。期間,幾位炊事組女士開始為大家準備午餐。因為扎營遲了,所以二點多才用餐,肚子餓得咭咭叫,大夥都狠吞虎嚥,一下把午餐吃光。當天烈日高陽,天氣偏熱,午餐後有香甜可口的西瓜給大家解喝,還有冰冷啤酒供應,是炎熱盛夏降溫的好辦法。

下午五時,各位炊事組義軍都急忙到廚房集合準備做晚餐,很多營友首次體驗野外做飯,顯得非常興奮,大家幫忙切菜,切肉,烹飪,忙忙碌碌地準備著,我們趕在夜幕來臨之前吃好晚餐,今天享用燉牛肉麵(Hủ Tiếu Bò Kho),香噴噴,美味四溢,色香味俱全,煮夠火喉,又熱又辣,太好吃了,炊事組亦為素食者準備了素菜,每個人都得到合適的安排,各得其所,大家都吃得津津有味,今天想到時,口水都流出來了。

每分隊還準備了甜水(Chè),是代表故鄉的美食,本來在宵夜時才吃的,也是給份的比賽項目,但太吸引了,大家都急不可侍,也不等到今晚了。

黃昏時分,景色相當好看,我們營地的位置優越,視野良好,從高俯瞰著寧靜的大湖,湖面倒映夕陽的斜暉,蕩漾著夢幻的金光,暮色輕柔繽紛,把浮雲沾染的多采多姿,真是一幅絢麗的風景彩繪,一片浪漫縈迴心頭,令人沉醉,瞬間的感動,實是筆墨難以形容,幾位營友趁著這寧靜的時刻到湖畔漫步,欣賞夜景。

晚上的節目很豐富,開幕典禮後,各隊順序唱自己的隊歌,各有創意,新奇好聽,有林明祿學兄及高梅花學姐扮演「兵哥約女友」,美妙的演出,從紐約請來特別佳賓「貓王模仿秀」(Elvis Presley),韓博光扮演,超精彩,還有十位營友的「豐收節」舞蹈(超捧),社交舞,場面好似一個真正的音樂會,因為每一位表演者都很厲害,由其是韓愛如女高音和校園歌手歐佩麗的演出,歌聲繞樑三日,不絕於耳,還有文麗娟,彭美嬌,韓博光,傅嘉議的精彩演出,以音樂與大家盡情歌唱,製造不同的氣氛跟樂趣,表演者和參觀者的互動,大家都玩的很盡興,並特別召集了排排舞喜愛的朋友,由韓雪香,彭美英領首,來自各校的校友一起分享戶外派對的熱情。希望透過音樂的傳遞,聯繫大家之間的情感,讓每個人親身感受到美好的假期,帶給大家輕鬆愉快的夜晚,讓大家陶醉在一場音樂饗宴中,喜悅的心情都展現在每個人的臉上。

今天下午的天氣很熱,攝氏90多度,大家都悶壞,既然這麼熱,很多營友已洗了幾次澡,傍晚時氣溫逐漸轉涼,散會後大家都輪流去洗澡,營地距浴室不遠,很方便,浴室乾淨,值得讚許。似乎只有一間分男女浴室,門口都常排滿人,這裡的浴室水又大又熱,大家洗得暖呼呼的。很多營友都難得有這機會,所以睡得特別晚,大家紛紛躲進同一座帳棚裡聊天或講笑話,彈吉他,在這真的可將煩惱都忘了。

現在已過了凌晨一點,韓博光,潘愛萍與我收拾及清理食物,巡邏營地一周,確保大家的安全,我們是最後回篷(家)的人。今晚我睡不著,天氣有點悶熱,把帳篷的第二層拆開,舒服透氣多了,仰望夜空,繁星點點,耳畔好似還流轉扣人心弦的音樂及笑聲,這是最美的夜晚。
(太太說我太累所以產生錯覺,那本是男士們的鼻寒聲(鼾聲),可能吧!因為我清楚聽到附近帳篷傳來的「水長流」,還有雄壯的「瀟灑走一回」,隔壁的「我在你左右」,特別是某某的「今天不回家」大合奏。(一笑)

(7-22-12)
一夜無夢到天明,清晨五點起床,帳篷外傳來清脆的蟲鳴鳥叫,走到帳外深吸一口新鮮的空氣,旭曦微露,橙紅的太陽羞澀的露出半個臉龐,清晨第一縷曙光暖暖的照在身上,帶來無限的生機和活力,露營理想生活方式是早上六點多起床,漫步林間,體味清新的草木氣息。今天天氣不錯,氣溫不比昨天熱,看見各位營友己穿上綠一色的T卹,我的心情振奮了好多,帳篷旁有簡單的水龍頭,我先梳洗一番,免得要在盥洗室排隊等侯。

炊事組的朋友早為大家準備早餐,可以選擇香濃牛奶咖啡,綠茶,人參茶,濃烈解暑的烏龍茶或菊花精,很多營友也自備了早點,做自已喜愛的咖啡味,老友三三五五一起喝早茶。嘩!此時此刻來一盃熱茶或熱咖啡,真是人生難得的享受。

趁著日出前,我們號角集合全體營友做早操,抱括正在準備早餐的炊事組,人群排起隊來氣勢雄壯。因為召集早操遲了,三位領隊被長官慫罰伏地挺身,趣味的動作與對答,惹得大家捧復大笑,這也是舉辦人的創意和精心的策劃。然後大家一起排隊到操場去,一百隻綠螞蟻現在變成一條綠色巨龍(團結就是力量嘛!),浩浩湯湯的隊伍向前進,到了湖畔大家排成三行,早操開始,乍看好似黃飛鴻的「男兒當自強」,個個體力充沛,神采奕奕,女的比男更勁,就「女兒當自強」罷,早操後集體拍「百鳥歸巢圖」留念。

早餐吃美味的西式抄蛋,加番茄粒,洋葱粒,沙律,牛油午餐肉,抄起來香味四溢,配香脆牛角包,味道挺不錯。吃完早餐,是時候去健行(Hiking),我們沿著側邊的羊腸小道向山坡下走,這裡有天然石林,奇峰崢嶸,怪石林立,置身其中,神秘的感覺油然而生,沿著蜿蜒的湖畔是潔白的岩沙,湖水清澈,小魚快活游泳,真正的人間美景。空氣清新讓您忍不住多吸幾口氣,淺灘上水中有壙物質,在日光照射下閃閃發亮,好似銀河中的萬點繁星,非常漂亮,湖波粼粼的水紋宛如自然的水晶螢幕,提供了最優遊放鬆的時刻。營友們把握機會照了很多相,大家坐下放鬆休閒,逍遙自在。

午餐享用美味餛飩麵,餛飩顆顆清甜爽口,配越式魚卷,小白菜,香濃的湯底,熱哄哄的一碗餛飩麵,加點酣添點辣椒醫,美味得口水直往內吞。這一款合大眾口味的菜式,大家都忍不住把湯喝完,有的營友還再添多一碗。荒野裡,好像什麼食物都成了超級美食,現在想起還覺得很香,今晚請太太再做餛飩麵回味一下(往吃之能回味)。

午餐結束後,大人小孩玩水戰,夠刺激,水戰的人都變成落湯難,從頭到腳都濕淋淋,不過也趁機會涼快一下。在炎熱的下午空擋,大家自在隨意玩耍嬉戲,有的打牌,墩十三張,四色牌,麻將不夠手,要不打麻將也很愉樂,有的營友駛車到附近的溪流嬉水或到湖邊拍照,有的在餐亭學習排舞,有的聊聊天,另有一番情趣。有的伴著微風睡個懶洋洋的下午覺,好不愜意。西瓜,哈米瓜聯聯供應,使大家免受高溫的影響,還有槍擊和箭擊訓練班及比賽,女士們從沒射過槍,所以拿槍的姿勢千奇百怪,但我不敢發笑,可能她們射靶射不中,但射我時百發百中。(因沒時間所以箭擊沒賽成)

接下來是晚餐,聚餐時是人氣旺盛熱鬧的時刻,大家圍繞在一起,炊事組今晚為我們準備了很豐富的一頓,比昨天多幾樣菜,Thịt kho trứng,Mực ram, Tôm ram hành tỏi,Cánh Gà rim,比餐館還豐富美味的晚餐,想不胖都難,香味濃烈,令人嗅了垂涎欲滴,露營幾餐來沒吃飯,今天菜單特別配米香噴噴的白飯,令大家增加食慾,食指大動,肉超滑嫩,蛋煮到香濃入味,肉醬收汁,看了忍不住流口水,尤其是蝦,墨魚都抄到金黃起膠,非常好吃,大家都舉起大拇指說一級棒。幾餐下來,餐餐都體現了豐盛而美味,炊事組值得贊賞。

七點左右,大家已填飽肚子,開始畢幕典禮和晚會互動環節。台前罷滿了金色閃閃的獎盃,這都是頒給搶擊比賽獲勝者,舉辦人的工勞,炊事組長,各隊正副隊長的協助,攝影組,準備甜水的朋友,舉辦人感謝大家的幫助,如沒有大家的鼎力支持,這個盛大聯校露營是辦不成的。

續後是熱烈興奮的畢幕晚會,幾首歌表演過後,由黃世明主持的「男女約會」遊戲,四對夫妻對曰,超爆笑,太精采了,大家都覺得很過癮。接下是「美軍海豹部隊」秀的精采演出,由幾位營友描述特種部隊執行秘密任務,充滿槍林彈雨的突襲,兩方火力對峙,混亂近身肉搏,圍攻恐怖份子的過程真實演出,搭配槍聲直升機聲,好似身處其景,令人膽顫心驚,又刺激又感動人心,最搞笑的是梁錦華扮中東舞女的演出,以其誇張的動作,盡顯女性迷人的魅力,風情的舞姿,「她」的意外出場使觀眾忍不住抱肚爆笑,剎時令會場變得熱鬧非凡,也把當晚熱鬧氣氛推至最高潮。我被這驚人的美艷笑了整晚!現在回想也禁不住要笑出聲來。

由韓博光,呂烈財及謝國興演出熱情奔放的山地「求火」舞蹈,他們的出場活力十促,再把晚會邁入最高潮,韓博光的搞笑動作總可讓整個場子都笑聲不斷,隨後出場是活潑的山地姑娘,由韓雪香,彭美英,彭美嬌帶領,參與演出的營友都是一時之選,要把這十幾個來自四面八方的美女練習跳舞真的不簡單,大家聯手帶來最有創意的舞蹈!現場演出大家最熟悉的臺灣山地舞,展現活潑多變的舞姿魅力廣受大家喜愛,還邀請現場的營友一起跳山地舞,象徵華校校友團結在一起的融合,在輕揚的樂聲中共度愉快時光。令全場百多位營友留連至深夜依依不捨始盡歡而散,這可是舉辨單位成功之心得矣!

這兩天,幕天席地,盡享自然,大家的身心都放鬆了,浮華,喧鬧都被遠遠拋在腦後,忘卻了無形的壓力與煩惱。

夜己深,現場零落剩下幾位營友,晚會時我本想和歐佩麗合唱鄧麗君的「東山細雨西山晴」,但因節目緊接,我也為其它表演忙著,所以我們的節目沒法演出,晚上散場後,人去台空,我跟歐佩麗說對不起不能和她合作演出,她說不如我們現在唱吧,就這樣,在這森山荒野,夜深人靜,我們輕輕合唱「東山細雨西山晴」,把歌聲送進甜美夢鄉中的營友,後來我和博光同還沒睡的幾位鳴遠校友(不用咪)合唱越南名曲「最後一刻」(Phúc Cuối),也萛是分手前的一份依戀。

兩天露營活動到此己劃上完美的句點,加上今晚大家都玩得盡興,此時都筋疲力竭,早回自已的帳篷,營地比昨晚顯得特別寂靜,燈光熄滅後,沒聽到笑聲和交談聲,也沒聽到馮爾河的吉他聲,可能大家都睡得很香,夜漸深,我踏著星光回到帳篷,聆聽夜幕中動物低沉的聲音,偶爾還有蟲鳴的啾啾聲,此起彼伏,在夜幕中透露出奇妙的自然曠野生態,不知此時其他帳篷有誰也在獨自沉醉,沉醉於生命中一些細微的感動。今晚我感覺非常舒暢,也是睡得最好的一次,夢迴中倣若置身於童話世界。

(7-23-12)
今天是露營最後一天,吃早餐後,休息了一會,大家各自整理行旅及收拾自己的帳篷,開始把垃圾全部集中一起清除掉,還營地美麗幹淨的容顏。這是我們第一次舉辦聯校露營,雖然有些營友我們還不認識,居然變成吃飯談天的伙伴,融合相處了三天,大家都顯得很愉快,肯定是我們之間的感情拉近了許多,這也是今次露營的大收穫。而且這次的活動挺刺激又好玩,舉辦露營的辛苦應該算是值得吧!

快樂時光好似轉眼就過去了,露營己經結束,雖然還興致末盡,終於要道分手的時候了,大家紛紛拍照留念,臨別一幕內心甚至有種難以言語的不捨,大家握手擁抱,相約下次見面,三天露營的回憶是多麼值得,只想再和大家相伴去旅遊,很期待下次機會的來臨,聯校露營因為你的加入而更美好,希望大家能珍惜我們這份友情。

在此感謝炊事組的娘子軍,餐具清洗組,歌舞助興及攝影的朋友們,大家分工合作達到效率最高點,展現了各校校友的豪邁個性,他們犧牲了玩樂的時間為大家服物,真是萬二分的感激。同時也衷心感謝各位的參與,使這次露營變成我們共同難忘的美好回憶,大家深刻體驗了露營的情趣,盡情享受大自然的美麗,讓心靈得到淨化和昇華,也是此次露營的目的。

九點左右,我們順利完成拔營!準備回家了。離開營地的時刻似乎突然到來,車轉上五號高速公路時,我們又回到人群嘩鬧的城市,突然覺得有點失神,這時候開始懷念露營是不是太早了點?老實說,我現在已經開始想念那難得的團體生活了。

盼望大家保留這次露營的回憶,不讓它隨風消失無影無蹤。

謝國興露營回憶錄


post date: 8-12-12


桂姐﹐ 您好﹖多謝您的來信。

其實桂姐參加露營是我們的榮幸。 我們真的很感謝桂姐與和哥幫了大忙﹐ 既然我們還沒機會用到發電機﹐ 但是必須要有。應為我們也不知道那邊會有電。太辛苦您了。感激不盡。

您的滿意與樂趣是我們的幸福。我們覺得人生無常﹐所以有時好朋友聚合﹐太高興的時候﹐ 玩得過份﹐ 請桂姐多多多原諒﹐ 以後不敢了 J J J !

以後有什麼好節目﹐ 請桂姐與和哥多多支持。謝謝桂姐.

韓博光
post date: 8-2-12


所有參加 7‧21‧12 露營的朋友們你們好!

首先我要謝謝韓雪香把我帶入你們的團隊, 我何其幸運在晚年的年紀認識你們, 加入你們的團隊, 令我的人生多了很多樂趣, 雖然有點相見恨晚, 有點恨不相逢未老時, 不過還好現在我還不算太老, 還可以跟著你們一起瘋.

這次露營北加州的朋友真的令我大開眼界, 你們真的太天才了, 不僅僅食物豐富, 節目也太精彩了, 晚上的晚會太好笑了, 如果我說晚會的最高潮是男士們跳的山地舞, 我想沒人反對吧!尤其是 Anh Loc 的服裝, 我們叫它是 múa Tả太好笑了, 笑到我們差點喘不過氣來.

最後要謝謝我們廚房的娘子軍們, 你們的食物太捧了, 記得下次有什麼節目, 千萬不要
忘記我呵!祝你們身體健康, 萬事如意!


韓月桂
post date: 8-2-12


Hello All Good Friends (2012 Campers)

On behalf of the camping committee, I’d like to express our deep gratefulness to all campers who have joined this exciting trip. The complete successful trip is when everyone really enjoys and has a great time together as a big family, two generations have merged together in a very opened-mind spirit and in a rare environment which we rarely have a chance to have such an experience and feeling in our daily activities.

We also would like to extend our appreciation to all leaders of every group who have helped organizing your members participating actively and promptly in every single activity, such as gathering for breakfast, lunch, dinner, games, karaoke, dancing and especially morning healthy exercise, etc…

We’d like to extend our thankfulness to all kitchen staffs, washing staffs, cleaning up team, setting up team for helping speeding up the process, so we have more time for entertainment. This is the success of every single one of us who has actively contributed to this fantastic and significant event which now has become unforgettable memories. I am sure all the beautiful and lovely pictures and videos will become even much more valuable a few years later when we kick back and relax looking at those pictures again and we will surely be proud of our friendship. This is a special kind of friendship of 4 schools, Khai-Minh, Duc-Tri, Minh-Vien and Binh-Hoa, and now we have become very intimate from one another after this trip. Thank you so much for those friends who have come from far away, out of state, your presences are our great inspiration and encouragement.

We also don’t forget to express our gratitude for those friends who have spent their times and skills taking great pictures for all of us. These pictures and videos are a valuable treasure in our memories. Special thanks to all instant and talented actors and actresses in a play without any practicing at all and thanks to all gorgeous and lovely dancers. What a wonderful feeling looking back those marvelous pictures !

We’d like to extend special appreciation to A Ming and Kathy who have prepared, packed and loaded their own power generators on pickup truck and brought them to the campsite, we are all aware that required lots of hard work. Their hard work and marvelous enthusiasm have been acknowledged and appreciated. Even though we did not use it, because we were not aware that the campsite would has electricity available. It’s crucial that Kathy and A Ming has a good backup power generators available for our usage.

Last but not least, we have heard that most of you enjoy almost everything and we do hope that every single camper has a great time and a fantastic memory which will last forever… The only thing we feel uncomfortable and exhausted is an extremely hot weather which is out of our control.

Thank you all.

Camping Committee…

post date: 7-31-12


Anh Loc ,Ta Hung (Ernest), & Anh Yee

I remember few months ago before the camping trip, you said that we will have “unforgettable camping trip”. You are 100% right… Yes, we all have lots of fun….laugh and laugh….. I need to say 100 times THANKS to Anh Loc, Ai Ping and Ernest, Yee Pho…and A Cam Hoa….. you all are my valuable FRIENDS.
Hope we will have another “TRIP” with all of you again …..NEXT YEAR ??

I would like to sent you all my “ FRIENDSHIP” . J please see the attached.

PeiLi
post date: 7-30-12



Thật ra phải cám ơn anh Hưng và các bạn trong ban tổ chức, nhờ vậy mà chúng mình có mấy ngày vui đặc biệt. Coi như là lần đầu tiên camping cảm thấy thật thoải mái, gặp các bạn thật vui, tất cả đều là bạn thân hay trong gia đình, chỉ thương mấy bạn nấu nướng chịu khó quá, trời nóng như vậy mà cũng lo thật chu đáo, mà vẫn cười tươi như hoa, Nga thật là khâm phục, khâm phục.

Sẽ nhớ mãi.

Ngô Mỹ Nga
post date: 7-30-12


千言萬語表達不了我們對你們團隊付出的時間與精神. 只能說是我們的榮幸認識你們,讓我們中年後獲得了不少歡樂的財富,而這種奢侈是金錢未必換得來的富裕.
再次衷心的感謝!
珍重!

Sincerely,

Quinn Van
post date: 7-29-12


“camping committee”

On behalf of the Ming Vien Flying Tiger team I would like to thank the “camping committee” for its extraordinary organizing skills, put up an excellent shows (karaoke, comedy, dance….), cook the best gourmet Mi Hoanh Thanh, and only charge $79.99 for (2 nights) first class Thousand Stars Hotel …
We sure have ton of fun…


more pictures on drop box

Douglas

post date: 7-29-12

Hi anh Hung !!!

Thank you anh Hung , ba Ngay camping trip that la vui ,co y nghia ,that la tuyet voi ,Chung ta se nho Mai va rat la cam on ban to chuc ,ban am Thuc da cho Chung ta Huong ba Ngay camping vui that su .

Nga se khong quen va rat cam on.

When is our next trip?

post date: 7-28-12


Hi Hung,

This time camping trip is one of my memorable life. I was so much enjoyed Hung.

Thanks for everything you done for us.


Jennifer.C
post date: 7-28-12

Thank you so much for sharing your memory. This will help all of us to remember this unforgettable camping trip forever. I do have some appreciation message that I would like to share with everyone as well.

Dear Camping Trip Committee

I've been on so many camping trips throughout the years but this trip has been truly exceptional. I just want to express how appreciative of the committee's hard work everyone really is.

The food was delicious. The karaoke was so much fun. The games were really exciting. The entertainment was fantastic. The t-shirts and trophies were very meaningful. The amount of effort in planning and setting up this entire trip was just remarkable.

I was told that the original chef for the trip was unable to attend so the committee had to shop for kitchen tools, and Dung, Phung and che Ping had to make last minute preparations. I'm sure it was very stressful but it turned out great. Anh Loc brought his own karaoke equipment for our entertainment. Hung had to shop, design and print t-shirts, aprons, banners, signs and decorations. He also had to prepare costumes for all of the lovely performers. Anh Yee was such a wonderful MC for the showtimes. We can't forget Minh who had to bring his own power generators for backup. On behalf of Southern California Duc-Tri alumni, I'd like to thank you to our amazing committee and everyone that helped out. By the way, I just want to relay the message from those that had to leave early due to their work schedules; they are very sorry they couldn't stay the full trip. They really enjoyed every moment of it.

I'd also like to point out that the chance to make new friends from many places and different schools was wonderful and a pleasant experience. Especially people who were from out of state such as Las Vegas and Vietnam helped make this trip so special. It felt like we were all from the same big family.

I'm really thankful of our committee for organizing such a remarkable camping trip, and I hope that we can be able to go on more similar trips together in the near future.

Cheers!
Tanya Chen (Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012)
post date: 7-26-12


Dear Hung, Loc, Di and all friends

It was a great camping trip.

Thanks to your guys hard work , dedications , good planning and leadership skill, the camping was very successfull, halarious .It is memorable.

Hoa & Loc (Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012)
post date: 7-26-12

Thân ái chào các bạn

Sau đây tôi xin có đôi lời chia sẽ cùng các bạn, anh chị em và ban tổ chức trong cuộc hành trình tại French Gulch camp Lake Isabella.

Trong thời gian qua, tôi có tham gia một số camping trong vùng California, nhưng mà có một điều làm cho tôi khâm phục và cảm động cho những người trong ban tổ chức đã gây dựng làm thành những chương trình trong mấy ngày qua tại French Gulch camp thật là chu đáo và tích cực, nào là lo những bừa ăn sáng trưa và chiều, những show ca nhạc kịch, những trò chơi thi đua bắn súng và bắn cung, cùng đi chung quanh sâu trong lòng đất phía bên kia của camp (hiking) và nhất là rất vui khi tất cả mọi người đều cùng nhau tập thể dục ban sáng.

Tôi rất mong được có dịp sau này nếu có tổ chức đi đâu đó, tôi sẽ sẳn sảng tham dự bất cứ lúc nào.

Cảm ơn
Sam Dương (Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012)
post date: 7-26-12

Our 2012 Camping Trip

Camping Trip July 21st to 23rd, 2012


It was a hot summer day. Fourteen people met up at our house at 7:30AM. Our plan was to leave by 8:00AM in three cars but since Loc informed us that the North Cal group was running late, we took our time and started leaving at 8:30AM. We even made a long stop over at a Jack-in-the-Box to have breakfast.

As we merged into I-178, the North Cal envoy suddenly appeared in front of our van with Yee leading the way, followed by Hung, and then the white van – the food bank driven by Loc. From that moment on, our focus was on that van. We must follow the food….

At the park entrance, we received a warm welcome by other camp members who have arrived earlier with a large sign and a big smile under the hot sun.

Our trip continued with loads of foods and activities throughout the three days. It was so hot and dry but we had a great time. I had camped several times before but this is by far the best. Here are my thoughts with this amazing well planned trip:

The site:
It was a perfect size for the group, a good location for the South but a bit far for the North. It was a beautiful setting with rocks, trees, and water. It would have been ideal if it were greener with the temperatures in the low 80s’ instead of 100s’ (wishful thinking). Setting up the tent was a bit challenge because of the uneven surface and the lack of some parts but Hung came to rescue with some anchors and problems were solved.

The bathroom: The shower in the ladies’ room was running the whole time, only on the last day that I finally figured out how to turn it off. The stopper in the control knob was broken or missing so you need to turn it slowly counter clockwise until you see the water flow slow down and stop at around 6:30 o’clock position. If you keep turning past that mark, it will run again. As for the toiletries, I brought shampoo, soap, tooth pasted, etc. but did not bring toilet tissues. If I were to do it again, I would make sure to bring some and also volunteer to empty the trash in the bathroom.

The food:
I expected to have the simple hamburgers and hot dogs but OMG, we got bo kho, won ton noodles, thit kho, tom kho, chicken wings, fruits, vegetables, coffee, tea, juice, even beers. The chef was so clever to serve banh mi on the first meal and cup noodles for the last one which did not require cooking. It was so well planned and executed. I had no complains except that I came to the camp expecting to lose weight but since the food was so yummy and plentiful, I might have gained instead. Kudos to Phung, Ai-Ping, and most of all Ai-Dung, excellent jobs you guys.

The entertainment:
The stage was complete with full karaoke machine and decorated with an awesome backdrop created by Hung. Loc and Hung only found out that there was electrical access by the pavilion on the day we came so there was no need for the generator. Therefore Minh’s lonely generator stayed on anh Hoa’s truck the entire time.

The show was rich and colorful with fantastic costumes and performances. Performers were selected and trained only a few minutes before the show. The soldiers were so handsome… they made me want to join the army. Elvis Presley was breathtaking, I wanted to hold him and cry. The belly dancer was absolutely gorgeous, I was so jealous. The Taiwan folk dance’s music and costume was surprising but dancers adapted to it so well and lively. "Bin Sap Sam" was so good looking and sexy, I wanted to bring him home with me.

The impromptu married couple game was equally entertaining. The MC was very fun and responsive. Paula and Paul should be a professional comedian. Andy Lu did not win the game, so he went around the camp after the game to promote his Sợ Vợ web site. The site will train men to love and serve their wives with several levels of classes. Please check out his page for more information J I will try to convince Minh to sign up as well.

The Photo:
Every time you want to get people’s attention, you just hold up the camera with several models and everyone else would come in a flash. No one wants to miss out on the photo ops. Even the loud speaker did not work near as effective.

The souvenirs:
$80 fee went so far. Beside the 1000-star hotel, delicious food and fantastic show, everyone got the bright green shirt with memorable logos. For those who volunteered at the kitchen, each even got a personalized apron and hat. The organizers, games winners, team leaders even got trophies and other prizes…what a good deal!

The others:
It was miserably hot so walking a few steps from the tent to the pavilion was like eternity. The bathroom was always busy, and the night was anything but quiet. There were cars passing by every so often. After the show, the entertainment continued in the happiest tent nearby with conversation and singing. Paula’s x-rated laugh guaranteed to eliminate the need for Viagra. Best of all, a chorus of snores at different rhythms and tunes were on all around the camp at night.

Despite all that, it was healthy and fun. Even the morning exercise was entertaining. Some of the people who I thought were not in so good health condition survived the gruesome temperature and sleeping “under the stars”, on the sloping ground. They had actually enjoyed the trip. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

My question is: When is our next trip?

by: Kathy Banh (Sent: Wednesday , July 25, 2012)
post date: 7-25-12



哈囉!露營人類
Hello! Camping Human


露營日將到了 (July 21-2012)
如果你喜愛大自然,露營將是接近大自然的最好方法,今年署假我們特別舉辦百人大露營,一直想露營的朋友,我們邀大家一起遠行,享受大自然,離開所有工作壓力,以天為帳,大地為床,與大自然零接觸,大家搭起帳篷,燒烤美食,欣賞美景,戶外活動,箭擊,游泳,朋友們一齊分享露營的樂趣。

報名參加的朋友很踴躍,多數予是首次露營者,難免對準帶的東西感到緊張,其實準備露營的東西真的很簡單,除了帳篷,睡袋,飲水,還有私人的物品,隨
個人的需要。

還不到兩個星期就出行了,大家感到很興奮,也急不可待,搞的好像要和好友出國旅行似的,我們舉辦單位將為大家準備美食(八餐),有趣的活動,歌舞晚會等,各項準備正在火熱進行著,希望能為大家帶來歡樂及難忘的露營。

露營總指揮部
post date: 7-9-12


Ngày Cắm Trại
Chúng ta sống trên một hành tinh thu hẹp lại! Dân số thế giới tiếp tục phát triển và nhu cầu ngày càng tăng về tài nguyên thiên nhiên. Mỗi thành phố, ngày ngày được mở rộng biên giới của họ và xâm phạmtrên các vùng đất nông nghiệp và rừng xung quanh. Mỗi ngày các loài động vật đang trở nên tuyệt chủng là kết quả của việc mở rộng xã hội và nhà máy hiện đại.

Chúng ta sinh sống trong thành phố lớn nhộn nhịp, it có cơ hội gần gủi với thiên nhiên, vì vậy, trong những ngày nghỉ hoặc cuối tuần, chúng ta nên đi du lịch vùng quê để dừng lại cho một thời điểm relax vàtìm thấy sự an bình của thiên nhiên.

Điều gì tốt hơn lý do để đi cắm trại, để cùng chia sẻ tình yêu của bạn cho các hoạt động ngoài trời với gia đình và bạn bè, thưởng thức các món ăn ngon và những danh lam thắng cảnh của thiên nhiên.

Cắm trại là cơ hội để chúng ta thoát khỏi cuộc sống bận rộn hằng ngày, tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho bạn bè cùng vui chơi. Do đó, Tất cả chúng ta hãy trở lại với thiên nhiên ngay trong dịp hè này. Thử tưởng tượng ngồi xung quanh lửa trại dưới bầu trời đầy sao lấp lánh, yên tịnh bao phủ chung quanh và lắng nghe các âm thanh của màn đêm, không gian vắng lặng có thể làm tâm trí và cơ thể của chúng
ta khôi phục và tăng cường trở lại sau những ngày làm việc căng thẳng trong cuộc sống.

ARE YOU READY??? WE ARE READY

Ban Cắm Trại 2012


青春隊 (Native Indian Team)
野雁隊 (Wild Goose Team)
前鋒隊 (Muối Tiêu Thẳng Tiếng Team)
飛虎隊 (Flying Tiger Team)
巨熊隊 (Big Bear Team)
青龍隊 (Dragon Team)
冒險隊 (Adventure Team)
這個週末與你有約

Ngày Zui Đã Tới


post date: 7-18-12
Sắp Tới Ngày Cắm Trại

Cắm trại kỳ này đã được chuẩn bị từ 2 năm trước, từ kế hoạch đầu tiên đến tìm kiếm và book địa điểm trại, ghi danh các bạn tham gia, đến tận nơi khảo xát, chuẩn bị dụng cụ nhà bếp, dụng cụ dựng trại, in T-shirts, in aprons, chương trình văn nghệ và sắp đặc trò chơi v.v…

Thực sự tất cả chúng tôi đều rất háo hức chờ đón ngày lên trại, trong vài tuần gần đây, ban tổ chức càng bận rộn nhiều hơn, order và kiểm kê tất cả vật dụng cần thiết cho trại hè, các tình nguyện viên cũng đang sốt sắng chia nhau chuẩn bị rất chu đáo cho phần ẩm thực, thời gian trôi qua rất nhanh, chỉ còn vài ngày nữa, những chiếc bánh xe của những bạn tham gia trại hè từ nhiều ngã khác nhau đều lăng về French Gulch campsite.

Cắm trại lần nay có nhiều hoạt động hấp dẫn và thú vị. nhất là đêm liên hoan vui nhộm, cũng như các tiết mục văn nghệ, múa, hát, biểu diễn show, bao gồm khiêu vũ và hát Karaoke trên trại, các bạn yêu dancing tha hồ nhảy nhô nhảy nhốc đến mệt nghĩ, nghỉ khỏe rồi nhẩy tiếp …

Mặc dù còn hơn 1 tuần nửa mới đến ngày cắm trại, nhưng ai sắp đi cắm trại đều cảm nhận được ngày trại thật sự như đã đến rồi, một niềm vui háo hức, sự mong chờ cũng sẽ làm cho trại hè năm này trở nên nhộn nhịp và sôi nổi hẳn lên.

Tạ Quốc Hưng
post date: 7-14-12




Those Camping items are on sell now at

BIG 5
SPORTING GOODS

PRICES GOOD THROUGH APRIL 28, 2012

聯校大露營  

漸漸入夏,是適合露營的好時機,今年7月21,22,23日,我們將舉辦三天兩夜快樂迎夏「聯校大露營」,歡迎各位露營愛好者,或是首次露營者,以及喜歡大自然的好朋友們一起來露營吧!

為迎接暑假出遊熱潮,我們已經預訂了營地,決定聯合四校校友,啟明,德智,嗚遠,平和,來個百人露營之旅,讓大家野外露營時,也能享受多項遊戲,除了提供射擊,箭擊,健行,戲水,游泳,觀星,還有野餐等不同活動的樂趣。其中最特別的是野外K歌,社交舞,讓大家挑戰自我,體驗戶外生活新樂趣。

聽到這消息大家都雀躍不已,多位校友早已報名參加,人數馬上爆滿,有的也帶家屬一起露營,那不先報名先預定了,在這個夏天有我,有你,還有大家,讓我們一起去露營吧!

年度貢獻露營大會現在開始進行運作,如您有意參加,請盡快和我們聯繫。

啟明校友聯誼會
露營總指揮部

為了瞭解營地情形,前星期我們先鋒隊先抵達基地探勘。該處環境優美,北部群山疊翠,風景美麗宜人,營地綠草如茵,茂樹成陰,南面是清澈湖水,水波蕩漾,奇美的蛋形礁岩,溪流縱橫引人入勝,除了視野奇佳之外,生態環境非常好,在此露營住帳篷更是休閒旅遊的好選擇。
post date: 4-4-12

Campsite Detail
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FRENCH GULCH, CA
Overview

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.

This campground's proximity to Lake Isabella makes it popular with boaters and swimmers as well as visitors looking to explore the forest.

Natural Features:
This group campground sits at an elevation of 2,659 feet three miles from the western shores of Lake Isabella, a 27-acre reservoir off the Kern River.

Recreation:
Visitors can enjoy swimming, water skiiing and wind surfing at Lake Isabella. There is also trout and bass fishing at the lake and in area streams.

Facilities:
This is a group site for up to 100 people and up to 30 vehicles. An ampitheater is available for campfire programs. A marina and boat ramps are available at Lake Isabella just to the southeast. This facility is operated by California Land Management. Your comments are appreciated; comment forms are available at California Land Management.

Nearby Attractions:
Lake Isabella is a short drive away.

Activities and Amenities Within Facility
Drinking Water, Flush Toilets, Fuel Available, General Store, Grills, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter, Propane, Restaurant, Showers

Getting There:
FRENCH GULCH
P.O. BOX 1640
KERNVILLE CA 93238


GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.67083, -118.47222
35°40'15"N, 118°28'20"W

From Bakersfield take Highway 178 East, to the town of Lake Isabella. In Lake Isabella take highway 155 North following the western edge of the lake approximately 3 miles.
Phone Park for More Information: (760)376-1815

Once again, on behalf of the camping committee ( Hung, anh Bo, Yee, Loc ), we are very cheerful and excited to inform you that we have planned this camping trip for the last two years, and finally we have booked the ideal place for group camp.
There is only 1 group camp in “that jungle” which is privacy for us only. That’s fantastic!
Here is the very exciting and interesting activities which we will have at this special, one of a kind camping trip you have ever had before:
1) Date : Sat, July 21, 2012 ( We will be there from 10AM to 11AM ).
2) Place : French Gulch (click on the link below to get more details about the campground)
www.reserveamerica.com/camping/French_Gulch_Ca/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71559&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
3) Direction : From Bakersfield take Highway 178 East, to the town of Lake Isabella. In Lake Isabella take highway 155 North following the western edge of the lake approximately 3 miles.
4) Fee : (please, call for more detail)
5) We will be in charge of the cooking for 100 people as in Boy Scout Procedure ( with the help of each group, will assign cooking team for each day later ).
We will provide 2 breakfast, 2 good lunch, 2 delicious dinner & midnight snack= 8 meals total for the whole trip.
Activities :
1) Olympic Archery Contest ( we will provide 2 professional Archeries with arrows and target )
2) Shooting Contest ( We will provide BB Gun and target )
3) Swimming Contest at Isabella Lake ( 3 miles from camp site )
4) Group Hiking in the morning
5) Cooking Contest
6) Water balloon fight and other games
7) Special feature : Karaoke and ballroom dancing in the jungle
8) Alisan group dance with costumes around the fire ring at night
9) Humorous plays
Facilities :
1) Max 100 people
2) Max 30 vehicles
3) Flush toilet
4) Hot water showers
5) 3 miles to Isabella Lake
What you should bring :
1) Your own tent
2) Blanket, sleeping bag or water bed  as you like, etc.
3) We will mention about personal things that we should bring with us later.
Deadline Reservation :
1) First come first served basis.
2) Deadline Ticket Purchase : please call Loc, Hung or Yee
We strongly believe this camping trip will be one of the most exciting and interesting events of all time, so please consider it thoroughly and make early reservation, because we will run out of tickets very soon. We assure you all that we will definitely have a remarkable and significant memory together for the rest of our lives.

Loc

開幕朝會 Open Ceremony
跳舞 Dencing
karaoke
漫步叢林 Hiking
男箭擊比賽 Man Olympic Archery Contest
女箭擊比賽 Woman Olympic Archery Contest
游泳 Swimming
男射擊比賽 Man Shooting Contest
女射擊比賽 Woman Shooting Contest
男女拔河比賽 Tug-O-War
少年拔河比賽 Tug-O-War Youth
兩人三腳比賽
Karaoke and ballroom dancing in the jungle
specail show
頒獎禮 Award and Thank You Ceremony
跳山地舞(全體) Folk dance
畢幕典禮 Ending ceromony

Summer is just around the corner, and our camping trip is getting closer and closer! I bet you’re all so excited just like me. Please refer to the packing list below and let’s get things ready beforehand.

BEDDING
-Tent
-Heavy duty tarp for under tent
-Camping or self-inflating mattress
-Sleeping bag, blanket and/or space blanket
-Pillow or air pillow

CAMPING GEAR
-Flashlight with extra batteries or Camping lantern
-Sunscreen and/or suntan lotion
-Insect repellent
-Laundry bag
-Nylon cord for clothesline

CLOTHING
-Hiking boots or shoes
-Sandals or flip-flops
-Sweat suit for sleeping
-Swim trunks or swimsuits (if swimming in the lake is planned)
-Short and long-sleeved shirt, T-shirts, tank tops, etc
-Short and long pants or jeans
-Hat or cap
-Sun glasses
-Socks

PERSONAL ITEMS
-Bring enough drinking water for you and your own family. The organizers will provide cooking water
-Pocket knife
-Folding camp chair
-Hand soap or hand sanitizer
-Washcloth
-Towels
-Shampoo and body wash
-Toothbrush and toothpaste
-Camera and extra batteries
-Comb and/or brush
-Mirror

Last but not least - youself with a big smile
See you all on July 21, 2012
Tanya

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