1:52 PM Apr 18, 2012
posted by Kelly There are so many great parts about working at Camp Greystone. One that most people don’t consider is the pride we
Apr, 30 2012 Megan said I live in DC 4 last summer for June and Main camps. The one memory I remember best is how we all thought and believed it was haunted. The first night was full of freaky stuff that could have been dreams, but seemed so real. Deep Country was awesome and so many great memories came from that cabin, so it'll be bittersweet to see it gone. RIP DC4
1:39 PM Mar 21, 2012
posted by Kelly What a great day! I zipped down to Spartanburg to see some awesome people! First – I met with Laura Hollowell at
Mar, 31 2012 Jeananne said I think thats Smith!
10:02 AM Mar 14, 2012
posted by Kelly You just never know who you will see. I had some great photos sent to me from a former staffer that ran into a counselor friend in the Atlanta Airport. Em-Cat and Heather got to
10:35 PM Mar 7, 2012
posted by Kelly Hi Friends!
I have to share these photos. One is of Mary Ellen Stebbins and Rachel Donaldson in Times Square. I love that they were there together. I love that they
11:16 PM Feb 27, 2012
posted by Kelly Hi Friends!! What a great week camp has had. First – some of the girls from the office came out to represent Greystone at a FABULOUS bowling event
3:36 PM Jan 17, 2012
posted by Kelly Hey friends!! I am pumped to share with you that our 2012 Summer Staff Profiles are being added on line every day! Check out the “People” section of the <span
11:50 AM Jan 12, 2012
posted by Kelly I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday season! I can’t believe it is JANUARY!! Amazing how time flies. I am so excited to share some fun photos
11:50 AM Dec 30, 2011
posted by Kelly Hi Friends! I have been meaning to post this for about a week. However, I misplaced the camera with the photos on it and therefore was challenged to “get er done”.
2:58 PM Dec 15, 2011
posted by Kelly Hey friends! I hope you are all having a great week! I know I am. Christmas parties have started and I LOVE THEM <span
3:27 PM Dec 6, 2011
posted by Kelly Hi Greystone friends!
I was able to swing by 2 more schools before I had to head home. I stopped in Oxford, MS. I got to catch up with Mary Hunter, Marita & Sarah.
1:33 PM Dec 1, 2011
posted by Kelly Hi Friends! I am on the road again!! I love getting to see so many fun Greystone people while I travel. As you can see, I have seen SO many awesome people! On my way to see
2:00 PM Nov 21, 2011
posted by Kelly Hello Greystone friends!! I hope you are having a great Monday! I am getting PUMPED for Thanksgiving!! We are hard at work here in the office on things
10:56 AM Nov 14, 2011
posted by Kelly I love to see former staff and campers in my travels. I also love it when people send me photos of when THEY see staff and campers. Even more – it
4:04 PM Nov 1, 2011
posted by Jimboy The driveway gates are being installed right now… as I write this!
They are Spectacular!
You
Nov, 30 2011 Catherine said The gates are phenomenal, they're absolutely perfect! No shame that I'm a fanatic!
9:58 AM Oct 31, 2011
posted by Kelly Hello! Happy end of October! Recently I was able to get out to Furman University. Guess who I saw? …some of your favorite Furman students. Sadly I was not able to see all
3:27 PM Oct 21, 2011
posted by Kelly I love getting to see former campers and staff! It is such a treat to visit with them, hear about what they have going
Oct, 31 2011 Judy said That looks so fun getting to see all of the counselors! Hurry up summer!!!
11:50 AM Oct 17, 2011
posted by Kelly Hello friends!! So much to share! Let’s start with Katie (Boedecker) Goodwin’s brand new baby!! She is
Oct, 31 2011 Judy said LOVE these updates!! Camp looks so pretty!
1:56 PM Oct 4, 2011
posted by Jimboy Kelly did a news story a couple weeks ago about the fall colors arriving in the trees of camp… but in my check up walk this afternoon I was struck by the
10:36 AM Oct 3, 2011
posted by Jimboy Virginia LOVES animals… Really Loves Animals.
This bunny is a good example of
Oct, 31 2011 Kelly said What happened to Peter the bird??
2:45 PM May 24, 2011
posted by Jimboy I am literally shocked at how great camp looks. It is really, really beautiful… we can not wait to see your faces
May, 31 2011 Ann said Jimboy - how proud I am of what you & the FABulous Greystone team have accomplished @ Camp in the "off season." Thank you for all that you do! With much love, AnnD.
12:27 PM May 12, 2011
posted by Kelly Hi Greystone Friends! One of the funniest things I do every year is find puppies for Dog Camp. As I was leaving
May, 31 2011 Katelyn said OHHHH MY GOODNESS!! They are precious!! You did a great job Kelly! Can't wait to play with them! Yay!!
10:59 AM May 9, 2011
posted by Kelly It is true!! Ellen-Anne and James are married! They were officially married back in February. We finally got to
May, 31 2011 Lynn said congratulations ellen anne and james!!! i am praying for everyone in tuscaloosa. SOOOOOOO EXCITED FOR CAMP!!! i am starting to pack my trunk already!!! haha <3 lily
2:23 PM May 2, 2011
posted by Sarah I absolutely love Junior Camp! It is one of my favorite sessions of the entire summer. Since it is our first session
May, 31 2011 Erin said hi Sarah I can't wait for camp!!!!
1:34 PM Apr 18, 2011
posted by Sarah A few weeks ago, we received a letter from an alumna who was 99 years old! After receiving her sweet note, Jimboy sent her a Greystone care package to enjoy. She was nice enough
1:36 PM Apr 13, 2011
posted by Sarah Check out all of the great items you can buy in our Greystone Store. I think I want one of everything!
If you
Apr, 30 2011 Tracy said Yeah, thanks so much for posting this year!!!!! Camp Greystone rocks... There is no other camp like the #1 Camp Greystone!!! Love Mac,and Tracy
10:27 AM Apr 13, 2011
posted by Sarah This past weekend we had a great Greystone celebration for Emily Runge and Derek Bast. They met at camp years ago and will be married in July! Emily ran our Fine Arts Center for
1:02 PM Apr 8, 2011
posted by Kelly So many great things are going on! Here is a quick peek at some of the fun stuff in the Greystone family.
The Lathams had a baby!! (#2) Elizabeth “Ellie”
12:34 PM Apr 4, 2011
posted by Sarah It is a beautiful day around camp. I am not sure if we have posted any finished pictures of the stone wall on the front
Apr, 30 2011 Judy said I am so excited for MAIN CAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9:52 AM Apr 1, 2011
posted by Sarah Hello Greystone family!
Things are just rocking and rolling here at camp – it feels like camp is just around the corner as we have so much going on. Boxes are
1:04 PM Mar 22, 2011
posted by Jimboy Camp has fantastic equipment… and we have lots of it!
You can imagine what a big job it is to keep it
Mar, 31 2011 Lynn said cant wait to see them! they look really pretty!
3:09 PM Mar 17, 2011
posted by Sarah Don’t you just love great Greystone gear? I sure do! Lell finds the cutest things each year. Boxes and boxes of
Mar, 31 2011 Lori said I cant wait to see the pictures of all the cute clothes!
11:52 AM Mar 14, 2011
posted by Sarah I absolutely love Senior Hunt – I think I have mentioned this in a blog post before. I especially loved this
Mar, 31 2011 Kate said Lil is very excited to win! We're in New York for Spring Break, but I think she might think this is better!
2:34 PM Mar 11, 2011
posted by Kelly If you are in the area on Saturday, March 12th, we invite you to join the local community of Tuxedo and many camp people for a benefit to rebuild Green?s Six Oaks.
The
9:48 AM Mar 7, 2011
posted by Sarah Last Friday, a great Greystone group loaded up in the car and headed to Spartanburg to see the Coffee Bar! Laura and Gervais own a coffee company called Little River Roasting. We
8:29 PM Feb 24, 2011
posted by Jimboy We (Margaret, me, and all 5 of our children) just returned from San Diego where we celebrated the wedding of Ellen Anne
Feb, 28 2011 Kelly said I love the photos Jimboy!! Hooray for Ellen-Anne and James!!
2:49 PM Feb 23, 2011
posted by Kelly Hi friends! Check out who I saw on my trip. It was fun to visit these schools looking for the BEST counselors to be on staff this summer. Check out the
3:50 PM Feb 22, 2011
posted by Sarah It has been a crazy, crazy start to the week at the office. We have been undergoing an office renovation this winter – everything looks fabulous! This week involved putting
7:41 AM Feb 15, 2011
posted by Kelly This was not a typical visit to Nashville. I was headed there to go to Meg Murray’s CD release party!! I am super
Feb, 28 2011 Myra said THERE IS ELEANOR!!!!! THAT WAS MY FRIEND, ECHOLS' COUNSLER!
3:02 PM Feb 14, 2011
posted by Jimboy Today is a big day at camp… it is sunny, 70 degrees, and the new trees are arriving! The first two trees are in
Feb, 28 2011 Myra said camp looks very different!!!
9:31 AM Feb 11, 2011
posted by Sarah It is hard to believe after Tille was on TV that we could have another Greystone connection on the news. But,
Feb, 28 2011 Lynn said hahaha yay lauren she got the iphone... "i might take a nap first though." she was our family camp counselor and my 5 year old sister still talks about her... hahaha! i miss camp!!!! -lily
12:05 PM Feb 10, 2011
posted by Laura Tille is famous!
Ok, not really famous, but she was on TV last night. PBS did a show
Feb, 28 2011 Myra said Tille is famous! I saw her! She did really well! Did she learn her tricks from Dog Camp?
1:48 PM Feb 7, 2011
posted by Sarah There are so many projects going on at camp right now. I can definitely feel camp in the air as people are buzzing around everywhere. It takes an army to get this place ready to
8:58 AM Feb 3, 2011
posted by Kelly I loved getting to go to Davidson, Samford and Alabama. Check out some of the people I saw. I thought I did a good job taking photos, but I know that I missed some people!! So
3:45 PM Jan 31, 2011
posted by Sarah I love looking through our old archive photos. One of my favorite things about Greystone is that no matter how much we
Feb, 28 2011 Lynn said wow! that is so cool!!! i miss camp... -lily
10:44 AM Jan 24, 2011
posted by Sarah One of things I love about June camp is Sticker Cart! The group leaders ride around in a golf cart during a class
Jan, 31 2011 Kelly said Great song choice Sarah! I love sticker cart!
10:14 PM Jan 19, 2011
posted by Kelly Hey Greystone Friends!!
Check this out…we have begun the posting of our staff for this summer! Get
Feb, 28 2011 Claudia said my girl can't wait for camp to start !
10:33 AM Jan 17, 2011
posted by Sarah I absolutely love Challenge Day. I was working on some different things with Challenge Day today, and I am already
Jan, 31 2011 Judy said I can't wait for main camp!!!
3:47 PM Jan 10, 2011
posted by Jimboy Huge snow hit the South Eastern states this morning, we have gotten about 8 inches so far and it is still snowing pretty
Jan, 31 2011 Lynn said snow!!! we got 5 inches in atl, which is a LOT for us haha. no school today or tomorrow, and my parents are stuck in tucson at the BCS bowl!
12:45 PM Jan 10, 2011
posted by Kelly What a fun weekend we had at camp! Staff from Summer 2010 came up to hang out and enjoy camp during the winter in the
Jan, 31 2011 Judy said I miss camp SO much!
5:54 PM Jan 7, 2011
posted by Jimboy The Lake is down again!
There was no warning this time, one day the lake was there the next day the lake was gone. I took the opportunity to finish cleaning up the
7:55 AM Jan 5, 2011
posted by Jimboy Amanda Eidson’s mom sent me a note this week about a Christmas reunion held in Nashville and Memphis. All over the country these reunions happen all the time (my girls love
9:43 AM Jan 3, 2011
posted by Sarah Happy New Year from camp! We hope you had a wonderful holiday.
So, we’ve heard through the grapevine
Jan, 31 2011 Myra said I got mine TODAY!!! Greystone gives the best Christmas presents....... Memories on a video! I also love the sticker. I put it on my trunk!!!!
9:31 AM Dec 27, 2010
posted by Jimboy Snow hit the whole Southeastern United States on Christmas Day… Perfect!
At camp it started snowing at
Dec, 31 2010 Kate said I live in Connecticut and we have 1 foot and 3 in here!
2:40 PM Dec 21, 2010
posted by Kelly Hi Friends! We love this time of year. We get to celebrate Jesus in a special way. Today was our year-round Christmas lunch. Jimboy and Margaret host us all at their home. It
9:28 AM Dec 20, 2010
posted by Sarah JaneAnn sent me some great photos from the Main Camp Cabin 9 West reunion in Birmingham! How fun! It is so funny to see pictures of everyone with straight hair and make-up, as we
1:17 PM Dec 17, 2010
posted by Laura This is for my good friend, Gracie Smith, who requested the Oreo Cream Pie recipe so that she and her family can make it this Christmas! I hope you will all enjoy it
12:26 PM Dec 15, 2010
posted by Jimboy It is COLD at camp this week. Very, very cold.
Sunday morning we awoke to about 3 inches of snow with a forecast of 3 to 6 inches more to come!
9:33 AM Dec 14, 2010
posted by Sarah It has been a cold start to the week here at camp – we actually have snow on the ground! Not much, but still enough to close the schools around here for a few days. How
4:06 PM Dec 8, 2010
posted by Kelly I am feeling quite sappy today?so I thought I would take a mini-walk down memory lane. I found this cabin photo in my closet from many moons ago. You will see some faces that
12:05 PM Dec 6, 2010
posted by Sarah I am so excited about a popular game that I want to bring back this summer – Ring Tennis! For years I have heard Smith talk about Ring Tennis and how much she used to love
10:25 AM Dec 4, 2010
posted by Laura I am so excited to announce that you can now “Subscribe” to the Greystone News!! It’s easy to do – just go to the news page, enter your email address and
8:38 AM Nov 30, 2010
posted by Jimboy Last week I hosted Margaret’s family for Thanksgiving week and the Broadbent’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Nov, 30 2010 Kelly said Love the photos! Can't wait to meet the new bunny!
11:38 AM Nov 29, 2010
posted by Sarah Construction projects continue here at Greystone. The pageant court wall is coming along. It is beautiful, and the rockwork is so impressive. I can’t wait to see the
12:50 PM Nov 23, 2010
posted by Sarah We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week with your families! What a wonderful time to remember the amazing summer we had in 2010. As I was looking through these pictures, I
2:35 PM Nov 18, 2010
posted by Kelly Do you know that I think about who will be on staff all year, all the time?? Sometimes I have to make myself think of other things!! I will sometimes choreograph skits &
9:52 AM Nov 15, 2010
posted by Sarah It is a hazy day here at camp, but I snagged some photos this morning of some ongoing projects. Lots going
Nov, 30 2010 Kate said My daughter is so excited about her first summer at camp. She and I check the news each day to see if there's something new. Thanks for sharing all the big changes.
2:40 PM Nov 13, 2010
posted by Laura This morning Sarah Brown and Gervais Hollowell ran the Camp Croft Half Marathon. Rob and I were there as cheerleaders.
Nov, 30 2010 Kelly said Awesome job Sarah and Gervais!! Hooray! I wish I could have been there! Go Laura and Rob as cheerleaders!!
10:58 AM Nov 12, 2010
posted by Kelly What a week! I was on whirlwind adventure. I was out meeting up with potential staff members and former staff all over
Dec, 31 2010 Carolyn said I kept wondering who the attractive, grown up, well dressed professional was in these photos...Is that Kelly? The same Kelly at camp who looks like one of the campers and dresses in crazy costumes and leads all kinds of fun?! Yep - recognized the smile!!! Great work Kelly,
-a camper's mom
11:09 AM Nov 8, 2010
posted by Sarah A big congratulations is in order for Bowen G. from Charlotte. She has won a $3000 scholarship for camp next year
Nov, 30 2010 Lynn said oh no...not the wall of fun!!!
lily
10:20 AM Nov 5, 2010
posted by Sarah Some great Greystone news! Two past Greystone counselors got engaged last weekend – Emily Runge and Derek Bast! Emily went to Furman with me and ran the Fine Arts Center
12:23 PM Nov 3, 2010
posted by Jimboy Found… one black converse all star tennis shoe! Apparently the dogs dug it up next to where the water trampoline
Nov, 30 2010 Ann said Michael & Rob seem to be having more fun in the mud than the dogs :). Love the updates, guys!
3:53 PM Nov 1, 2010
posted by Kelly Hi Friends!! I am excited to tell you about what has been going on with some of your Greystone friends. I am SUPER proud of the Greystone girls who set
11:15 AM Oct 29, 2010
posted by Laura This is the first in a series of posts about great Greystone Food! By request, I am going to share some tips on making
Oct, 31 2010 Kim said Awesome!! Now I am hungry!!
9:31 PM Oct 27, 2010
posted by Kelly Well it has been a crazy week. There is an office renovation going on that it very LOUD.
Nov, 30 2010 Domi said Unbelievable, seriously! ?GUAU!
1:25 PM Oct 26, 2010
posted by Sarah Jimboy posted some photos a few days ago about the lake level being really low. Every few years, the lake is lowered,
Oct, 31 2010 Kim said Luka regrets to inform you that she is not allowed to play in the mud. I believe that Tille has made the same pact. However, it looks super fun!!!
2:46 PM Oct 21, 2010
posted by Jimboy Driving through North Carolina this time of year can be frustrating. Cars creep along at a snail’s pace (look at that S-Car-Go)… for good reason! The mountains look
2:09 PM Oct 21, 2010
posted by Kelly Hi friends! I thought I would lump all of my photos into one update!!
I was lucky enough to get to catch up with some Greystone Counselors at UF in Gainesville
2:55 PM Oct 18, 2010
posted by Laura We all love the music that plays after taps during Main Camp. Dana Cunningham plays all of those pieces. Dana was a counselor at Greystone first in 1983 and has continued to bless
4:51 PM Oct 13, 2010
posted by Kelly This big news this week is the trees. Jimboy blogged about it yesterday and I don’t know that there is anything that can trump this subject this week. We have all spent
11:53 AM Oct 12, 2010
posted by Jimboy The day has come… the trees that line the main road of camp are being cut down at this very minute. The tree company came in early this morning and will be cutting the trees
10:31 AM Oct 11, 2010
posted by Sarah This weekend at camp, we hosted a BBQ competition to benefit the Henderson County Young Leaders. This organization raises money to send youth to local
10:32 AM Oct 8, 2010
posted by Jimboy Every now and then the power company drops the lake level to allow property owners the opportunity to repair their docks. This is one of those months!
Duke Power is
2:42 PM Oct 7, 2010
posted by Kelly What a weekend! We had so much fun! We had opening day spaghetti with a twist (meatballs)! We had the first Great Day 5K, played the famous RING <span
1:28 PM Oct 4, 2010
posted by Sarah We had the BEST time at the Alumni Weekend this past weekend. I think it was my favorite off
Oct, 31 2010 Darden said I'm glad the great day 5k went great! I really enjoyed running it during camp!
2:13 PM Sep 29, 2010
posted by Kelly Hi friends! This has been a fun week. Last weekend I volunteered at a camp called Camp Bob. It is at the Kanuga Conference Center. The weekend camp was for the Henderson County
1:00 PM Sep 28, 2010
posted by Sarah Lell has put the store merchandise on closeout – time to go shopping!! You can scroll through the pictures above
Sep, 30 2010 Kelly said FYI - We just ran out of the Pink Velocity Short in Youth Medium. We ran out of the Pink & Green Velocity Short in Adult Large.
11:17 AM Sep 27, 2010
posted by Sarah This weekend, we hosted the RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) Conference at camp. We love
Sep, 30 2010 Kelly said What an awesome group!! Hooray for RUF and all the cool people who came to work. I am sad that I missed all of them!
10:12 AM Sep 23, 2010
posted by Kelly As MANY of you know, I love games! Most every kind – except human target sports like dodge ball…that is another story. Back to my <span
9:56 AM Sep 23, 2010
posted by Jimboy September is a wonderful time of the year at camp. In many ways, it is the best weather of the year: Cool nights (maybe
Sep, 30 2010 Kelly said Jimboy...you might be one of the funniest humans ever!!
11:23 AM Sep 21, 2010
posted by Sarah Walking around camp the other day, I saw a couple of new custom signs that our handy carpenters made. Today, I took a
Sep, 30 2010 Lynn said i noticed those at family camp! love them!!!
lily
1:33 PM Sep 13, 2010
posted by Sarah Throughout the summer, many of you were able to see the progress down at the Marina. Kayaking and sailing were the BEST this summer, right?! I
9:39 AM Sep 10, 2010
posted by Sarah We are so excited to host an Alumni Weekend at camp! It is just around the corner – October 1-3, 2010. Not only will we enjoy some great Greystone activities (ring tennis,
11:35 AM Sep 7, 2010
posted by Kelly What a beautiful weekend we had! It was the 15th annual Family Camp. We had a great group and a wonderful staff! The weather was perfect. In fact, I heard one person say,
3:03 PM Aug 30, 2010
posted by Sarah It seems like staff training was forever ago. In some ways, it was! But, it also feels like it was just yesterday. I
Sep, 30 2010 Lynn said yaaaay!!! i am really excited for family camp this weekend!!!! aaaaah!!! hahaha! cant wait to be back at camp!!!!
10:41 AM Aug 27, 2010
posted by Kelly Before our dear Eleanor Galloway heads off to her overseas adventure, Sarah and I wanted to catch up with her. We met up at a Greenville Hot Spot – Spilled the Beans for a
2:47 PM Aug 26, 2010
posted by Sarah I absolutely love Senior Hunt. It is one of my favorite Main Camp evening programs. I was going through some photos today and ran across these great cabin photos with the JimBoy
10:25 AM Aug 13, 2010
posted by Jimboy 91 years ago, I imagine that Dr. Sevier sat down at his desk on closing day and shed a tear or two. It is a significant
Aug, 31 2010 Ann said sign me up, I'm "in" again...praying for a fabulous vacation for you all and sweet, sweet rest for YOU, dear friend!
10:34 AM Aug 12, 2010
posted by Jimboy First, thank you.
Thank you for sharing your precious girls with us, for choosing this experience over all the
Aug, 31 2010 Lauren said you have done a fabulous job!!! i would love to see a photo of all of the sisters at camp. maybe next yr? thanks again!
10:59 AM Aug 11, 2010
posted by Jimboy “Round the blazing council fire’s light, we have met in comradship tonight…” Thus will end our
Aug, 31 2010 Fraser said Sounds like the girls have a very special evening ahead of them. I started to tear up just reading about it! Maybe it made me remember my own summers away at camp. Thank you for making Greystone such a terrific place!
9:57 AM Aug 10, 2010
posted by Jimboy The sun rises late these days, it also sets early. Daylight hours shrink every day, not noticed for the longest
Aug, 31 2010 Brandi said My daughter, Madison, told us the two thing she looked forward to most were Dog Camp and Taco in a Bag. She will be thrilled!
10:04 AM Aug 9, 2010
posted by Jimboy One of you parents (Krista) suggested photos of the cabins when the girls are out in activities. I loved this idea, did
Aug, 31 2010 Rebecca said Really appreciate all the work you all put in with the photos and the news each day! I know my child is in great hands! Thanks again for this wonderful addition!
9:53 AM Aug 8, 2010
posted by Jimboy Summer Sundays, I will miss them.
It is hard not to get nostalgic at this point of the summer. A summer spent
Aug, 31 2010 Dana said Jimboy, from the photos and the daily posts I've read I can not tell you how thrilled I am for my two daughters to be at Camp Greystone. Thank you for all you have done to keep us (parents) current with their activites while they are away from us. I can't wait to hear all about it next Friday when we pick them up. Dana Lutz.
10:26 AM Aug 7, 2010
posted by Jimboy We are giving TONS of tours this session, more than usual. There is nothing I would rather do
Aug, 31 2010 Tara said Lee and I enjoy reading about what our princess is doing every day. As a Greystone girl, I second loudly your statement, "There is no place like Greystone in the summer." However, might I emphasize, "There is no place like Greystone in the summer, fall, winter, or spring!" I am a better daughter, sister, friend,wife, and mother because of my summers at Camp Greystone... and I know Caroline will be, too. I missed bringing her on opening day,but thank you for your prayers for her twin brother, Daniel. He is recovering well and will be with me Friday: www.caringbridge.org/visit/danielcleburnereeves
11:05 AM Aug 6, 2010
posted by Jimboy It happened last night at dinner. It was pizza night (wow… our pizza’s are good and the girls were
Aug, 31 2010 Frances said I love reading this post as I was wondering what my daughter was and would be doing on her birthday.
Today is Lou Lou's birthday! Please give her a special snuggle and tell her the snuggle is from her mom! Looks like the menu was planned with the birthday girl in mind! Those are all her favorite foods. Thanks for making this day for her "like home"...only better!
Many thanks!
Frances Byars
9:37 AM Aug 5, 2010
posted by Jimboy Thursday already? Amazing.
Time really does fly by here, at least it does for us “grown ups”.
Aug, 31 2010 Anne said Jimboy,
Your daily musings and updates are remarkably comforting. Thank you for taking the time to share like you do. It makes Camp seem "real" to those of us who are following it through website photos and the occasional, precious letter from 28790!
~ Anne
9:42 AM Aug 4, 2010
posted by Jimboy My mother loves to garden… she has an amazing house surrounded by amazing plants of all types. She cares for those
Aug, 31 2010 Jennie said Thank you so much for the numerous wonderful pictures you take each day. It gives me comfort to see her smiling face. You do an amazing job and make being away from my child much easier. They all look like they are having the time of their lives and after dropping off on Monday I don't see how they couldn't . Thanks again and I look forward to what is to come.
10:43 AM Aug 3, 2010
posted by Jimboy One of two sounds will awaken your camper this morning: the gentle chirping of songbirds or the blast of a
Aug, 31 2010 Lynn said POPPYSEED CHICKEN!!!! my favorite meal EVER!!! lily
12:47 PM Aug 2, 2010
posted by Jimboy Our Last Opening Day… a good one.
Overcast and cool, perfect weather for moving trunks (I am so glad
Aug, 31 2010 Fraser said We are new to Greystone this year and we love it already. As I look through the photos from Opening Day, I am struck by how ridiculously happy EVERY SINGLE girl looks. It makes me very happy to know that they ALL love the place that much. Keep up the great work you are doing.
3:16 PM Aug 1, 2010
posted by Jimboy August Parents and Campers… Are you checking this?
That thought just occurred to me, that you are
Aug, 31 2010 Lynn said so excited for august camp! well, im not a camper there but my sister is so on closing day i get to come pick her up!!! and see all the counselors!! SOOOO excited for those last 2 or 3 hours i have at camp until september!! (family camp 2010!!!!!!!!!)
lily
1:28 PM Jul 29, 2010
posted by Jimboy Best year ever?
I think so.
Best counselors, campers, EP’s, classes, and certainly best banquet.
Jul, 31 2010 Rod said Jimboy, It was pleasure to meet you on Closing Day. I knew that my daughter had a great time when I saw her, however, I didn't know how much it meant to her until she stopped talking four hours later. I signed her up today for next year. Greystone is a wonderful place and after I read every post you wrote this summer and meeting you, I am beginning to understand why. Thank you and all you staff for providing my beautiful and wonderful daughter with what will be life-long lessons and memories. The Bubble is an accurate depiction and will help her and I cope with all that is out here.
10:51 AM Jul 28, 2010
posted by Jimboy First some housecleaning:
Camp ends tomorrow. Plan on arriving sometime after 8:00, hopefully not later than
Jul, 31 2010 KBax said I love this update, and at the same time my heart is sad. Sad because I know the emotions of the day, sad because I can feel the gravity of tomorrow approaching through your words, but I know that there is SO MUCH JOY in camp right now. Sending lots of love.
10:05 AM Jul 27, 2010
posted by Jimboy I saw a wonderful thing yesterday.
OK… I saw thousands of wonderful moments yesterday (Derby Day makes
Jul, 31 2010 Marty said Jimboy,
Please don't apologize for "long updates", definitely the contrary. I wake every morning to read your update, the longer, the better. I feel as if I have been at camp with Grace every day, living that experience through your news. You have a huge following of "off site" campers through your daily updates. Thank you for sharing your words with us. It will be hard to wake Friday morning and not log on to the Greystone site to see what's on the menu and find out the daily events! Thank you for a great summer, Marty
12:22 PM Jul 26, 2010
posted by Kelly Here is the Main Camp Greystone Cookbook.
“Cook Book”:<a
Jul, 31 2010 Jimboy said We didn't have the Gazette Links worked out! Here is the cookbook for now. Sorry for any confusion.
10:26 AM Jul 26, 2010
posted by Jimboy The final days of camp are a whirlwind of wonderful moments. They come quickly, one right after another, so many good
Jul, 31 2010 Jane said Jimboy,
I am already hungry and jealous about today. It sounds wonderful. Too bad Williamsburg, VA is 7 hours away. I guess I will just have to taste every bite through your pictures! My girls love Derby Day! Thank you so much for daily updates. I always know what my daughters are experiencing and it is priceless! As my girls would say; Greystone Rocks!
Jane
9:20 AM Jul 25, 2010
posted by Jimboy Our Last Sunday will be a busy one.
First Stumblers… We will add a T-Shirt to the growing collection of
Jul, 31 2010 Ashley Davis said Dear Jimboy and Margaret, Thank you f or a wonderful afternoon! First, I arrived an hour early for the cross country event and was able to enjoy a cool breeze on the office porch..a calm and relaxing moment away from Charlotte. I then had time to walk the campus and was struck by a thought...if heaven is anything like Camp Greystone, that's what I would like it to be!
Loved the cross country
but especially enjoyed the greystone crew...the parents, the greystone campers, the doctor, your precious wife and all the riding staff!! I looked at Mary Corbin and said"is this not an inspiration to how you want to live your life?" The response of course was "Yes!"
11:26 AM Jul 24, 2010
posted by Jimboy My goodness.
This day… what a great time we are having. It started last night: Full moon lighting our
Jul, 31 2010 Jimboy said How to Print the News... Until our "print" function is designed, simply highlight the text of the article and right click. "Copy" to your favorite Word Processing program and right click. "Paste" it, then choose your favorite fonts, insert pictures; whatever.
I have seen some very good efforts with this process, might be worth the effort this weekend!
11:39 AM Jul 23, 2010
posted by Jimboy Sometimes everything happens at once. On top of a very busy day (topped off by a magnificent performance of the Junior
Jul, 31 2010 Linda said Oh no! I'm sorry about your son-sending healings prayers your way....Thank you so much for the News each day, the great pictures...Hopefully, I'm not the only "hover Mom" that checks in ten times each day to see what the campers are up to!
9:35 AM Jul 22, 2010
posted by Jimboy A glorious sunrise today- the entire eastern horizon filled with shades of pink, orange, and blue as another day began
Jul, 31 2010 Mary Jo said Loved the Seniors with sunflowers last night. How fitting! They are standing tall and strong with their beautiful sunny faces turned toward the Son, a shining example for those who follow in their footsteps.
11:26 AM Jul 21, 2010
posted by Jimboy The celebration of our campers will be the theme of the rest of the summer, it will be obvious every night. All
Jul, 31 2010 Cristine said Jimboy,
You thank us for taking the time to read your news - but thank YOU for taking the time to write to us and let us know what our girls are doing. They are truly blessed to be at camp with you!!!!
-Crissy Robinson
10:40 AM Jul 20, 2010
posted by Jimboy Every day I am amazed at the good manners of this group of campers. There is a stack of thank you cards and posters now
Jul, 31 2010 Linda said Eggs Benedict!Cup Cakes! Pot Roast! Tilapia! Polenta!
I'm signing up next year and will try to pass my chubby middle-aged self as an slighty aged( due to SAT test prep stress) teen!
10:34 AM Jul 19, 2010
posted by Jimboy The consideration for today: Tradition. This trait sometimes not valued highly in a culture that lifts up ?new? and
Jul, 31 2010 Lin said A lifetime of thanks to you and your entire family will never be enough for the place, the pictures, the letters, the music, the laughter, the tears safely shed, the traditions, the reaching/stretching, the friends, the food, the updates, the bubble, the safety, the shear joy, the Love and Spirit that guide and is shared in all things Camp Greystone. Please know the indelible mark you leave on the lives of the girls you welcome, as well as the families who share them with you. Blessings, Lin Laffitte
9:24 AM Jul 18, 2010
posted by Jimboy I actually went to bed last night excited about running Stumblers this morning. Never has this happened before- running
Jul, 31 2010 Alison said Dear jimboy,
I love reading the daily news. It is inspirational and a wonderful remender of the "gift" we have given our girls to attend camp greystone. It is such an amazing place, each camper will hold near and dear the memories and lessons they take away each summer. You often end your notes thanking us for sharing our daughters with you. I must end my note thanking you and your wonderful staff for having my daughter this summer for I know her camp experiences stay with her throughout the school year and am certain will remain for a life time. Thank you Jimboy, you are a treasure.
10:45 AM Jul 16, 2010
posted by Jimboy Every morning 9 wonderfully committed and most impressive women gather around my kitchen table to drink coffee, have a devotion, and let each other know what is going on in camp.
10:22 AM Jul 15, 2010
posted by Jimboy Corn Roast is such a Party. It is one of the best parties I have ever seen, the kind of party that everyone would be
Jul, 31 2010 Toni said What a great party! The pictures tell the entire story. My daughter's smile...grinning ear to ear, is priceless. To see her so completely happy and having fun is what camp is all about! Thank You!
10:46 AM Jul 14, 2010
posted by Jimboy Just outside our house there is a bird feeder. It is a joy to sit by the windows, read the paper, and watch the birds. I
Jul, 31 2010 Alice said Jimboy,
Thanks for the posts. I look forward to reading them every day and marvel at the way you can put such special camp experiences and feelings into words!
Alice B.
10:37 AM Jul 13, 2010
posted by Jimboy Yesterday, first. How did the rain turn out? Just as expected; which is to say, everything worked out great with each
Jul, 31 2010 Elizabeth said Jimboy, you do have a very well run barn and instruction. My daughter competes in hunters at a national level and takes part in the eventing program at Greystone. She always finds your program challenging and fun.
10:23 AM Jul 12, 2010
posted by Jimboy Unlike the song, Rainy Days and Mondays don?t get us down at camp… in fact, when there has not been a rainy day
Jul, 31 2010 Randi said Can't believe how fast Main camp if flying by. You will never realize how much we appreciate the daily news and photos. It not only keeps us connected with our daughter, but gives us lots to write to her about. Thanks for all you do.
randi
9:39 AM Jul 11, 2010
posted by Jimboy Our Second Sunday. The ending of week 2, the beginning of week 3. Full of potential, yet completely laid back… for
Jul, 31 2010 Shannon said Anna was anticipating the SR. SR. speech so very much. I caught a glimpse in the photos of both laughter and tears during her speech. Thank you for those pics. She does love that place-I'm sure for a lifetime.
shannon watt
9:19 AM Jul 10, 2010
posted by Jimboy First… I must fill you in on the Highland Games (last nights EP). Oh my goodness… it was so great! We have
Jul, 31 2010 Linda said What a beautiful special post...
Bagpipers playing at dusk with the Blue Ridge Mountains as backdrop! Eggs Benedict! Cupcakes made by famous bakers! Fresh scones delivered to bunks for breakfast!
Ahhh, heavenly!
10:25 AM Jul 9, 2010
posted by Jimboy Sleep Late Friday, what a wonderful day!Any change of routine is a deliberate part of the perfect camp experience.
Jul, 31 2010 Adriana said Dear Jimboy,
I think the news blog is great. I read it every other day, and feel like I know what my girls are doing. Your letters are inspiring. I hope they all get to love nature and enjoy it, as much as you do.
Pictures are wonderful, and it's like looking through a small hole in the wall, to the kids, jajajaja.
Thanks for your dedication and taking the time to share it with us,
Regards
Adriana Roca
Caracas- Venezuela
10:06 AM Jul 8, 2010
posted by Jimboy Do you remember how it feels to go to sleep with the sound of frogs by the lake and crickets in the trees? Waking up to
Jul, 31 2010 George said Jimboy!
I thought I would write you a thank you note yet I feel moved to say this in a public forum.
Thank you! I honestly dread my daughter going off to camp? because I will miss her. Yet, it is easy for me to gently place her into the loving arms of you and your family and staff family. I can still miss her; but, she is never apart from me. The morning blog and thousands of pictures is so potent in keeping that connection. I feel as if I too am gaining the camp experience? even though I am not physically present!!
The other way I feel connected is to write my daughter letters. It is an act of love. The fact that it takes a few days for a letter to reach her is not important. I know I am sending love and I feel connected? immediately. It is beautiful how that works. Divinity.
I believe that where Love is the God of my understanding is also. For me, God does not only love but is Love itself. I believe that Greystone is a manifestation of that Love. Thank you for being willing to share that with us all! It has not gone unnoticed. Thank you, thank you and thank you and bless us all!
George
7:02 AM Jul 7, 2010
posted by Jimboy As a counselor, this was my favorite day in the entire summer. It is just perfect. A break from the routine early in the
Jul, 31 2010 Nancy said Jimboy, LG is here with me at our home in Cashiers on Lake Glenville. She is looking at all the photos each day with me and I read her your reports! WE ARE WISHING WE WERE YOUNG AGAIN and BACK AT GREYSTONE. Page Andes Morocco spent yesterday and last night with us too! We did some water ballet in the lake and told lots of stories of our camp days! WE LOVE GREYSTONE TOO! I am so grateful that Grace is there to enjoy the specialness! HUGS!
9:27 AM Jul 6, 2010
posted by Jimboy Sunrise comes early now, I mention it because by the time Main camp is over sunrise will occur much later in the
Jul, 31 2010 Laurie said Those four little girls on the home page are completely lovely. Makes me remember being a little girl.
9:33 AM Jul 5, 2010
posted by Jimboy This is going to be such a great week… the ingredients are all there.
Weather: Sunny with virtually no chance of rain all week (gives classes consistency, amazing
11:13 PM Jul 3, 2010
posted by Jimboy I am writing this very early, because Sunday is a crazy busy day (ironic isn’t it).
First… last
Jul, 31 2010 Shannon said jimboy- it is sheer delight to read your note this morning. as it always has, it only makes me wish i were somewhere between 3rd grade and 17,Greystone is not just a camp it is a place, a season of blessing in the lives of the girls. thank you.
10:40 AM Jul 3, 2010
posted by Jimboy Since the actual 4th is on Sunday (the day we do Opening Vespers), we just make our own national holiday. Camp is like
Jul, 31 2010 Myra said I really wish I was there! I was a June Camper in TU8 and I had a blast! I dream about camp almost every night! Thank you Jimboy, for making camp SO GREAT! Greystone is the best camp in the world!
7:59 AM Jul 2, 2010
posted by Jimboy Today was officially dubbed “The Nicest Weather All Year” by the weatherman last night. He was
Jul, 31 2010 Elizabeth said Jimboy - I truly enjoy reading your updates. Your descriptions are so vivid that I can smell and feel and hear camp life. One year, you wrote about preparing for the fireworks display, and I swear I could smell the gun powder. (Or maybe your display was so big, I actually did smell it all the way in Charlotte.) I also enjoy reading about how the girls grow and learn through there experiences. Posting these to the website was a brilliant idea.
11:51 AM Jul 1, 2010
posted by Jimboy Got an email today from a June Camp father suggesting we put the daily update on the camp news portion of the website.
Jul, 31 2010 Shannon said I LOVE NOT HAVING TO LOG IN FOR THE UPDATE
SHSANNON WATT
3:36 PM Jun 30, 2010
posted by Jimboy Camp is an experience that we feel deeply: I REALLY want to convey how wonderful it is, but
Jun, 30 2010 Kim said Man I wish I was still there. June was fun, just not long enough for me. Going to MAIN CAMP next year!!!!!!
1:17 PM Jun 29, 2010
posted by Jimboy Dear Jimboy,
This was year three for Annabelle, and just as you said, it was the best summer ever. After giving me a big greeting hug on closing day, Friday, she looked
8:27 AM Jun 28, 2010
posted by Jimboy Main Camp Opens and a word from a former camper parent.
At 7:30 this morning, the entire track was filled with cars from all over the United States… that is when we
2:11 PM Jun 24, 2010
posted by Jimboy One of the funny things about running a summer camp is how you have to prepare for the opening of another session while
Jun, 30 2010 Liz said yay!
4:30 PM Jun 23, 2010
posted by Jimboy I got this email today… it references my daily update to parents on the password section of the website. I pass it
Jun, 30 2010 Meredith said Jen has expressed my sentiments as a nervous mom of a first time camper in such an articulate manner. Thank you for posting this note. I am looking forward to visitng camp on Friday and hearing my daughter's wonderful stories. Thank you to Jen for writing this note and to Jimboy for all you do!
3:50 PM Jun 22, 2010
posted by Jimboy Amazing place to spend the summer… and it has almost nothing to do with the facilities. The community that gathers
Jun, 30 2010 Lynn said closing day today....got home from camp 4 hours ago... and already counting down the days until june camp 2011!
9:30 PM Jun 20, 2010
posted by Jimboy The June Camp Stumblers met again this morning, running 3 miles never has been so fun. Paying the Price for the Prize is
Jun, 30 2010 Missy said i love stumblers
6:17 PM Jun 19, 2010
posted by Jimboy The Me Me dog just got a haircut… and low and behold… she is a sheep!
Amazing but true, look at
Jun, 30 2010 Lynn said i saw her during dinner outside... and i thought that you guys bought a new dog! but it was just little me me!!! cutest dog ever!
7:05 PM Jun 15, 2010
posted by Jimboy This is the first time I have done updates on the news during the summer… a detail that is easily overlooked in
Jun, 30 2010 Rise said wow it sounds like camp is so much fun!!
12:52 PM Jun 3, 2010
posted by Sarah I am so excited to share these pictures with everyone! Ashley Jones recently got married, and it was a mini-Greystone reunion. Ashley was one of my old campers, and I could not
12:10 PM May 27, 2010
posted by Sarah We are so excited to be debuting the Great Day Fund! For years, we have been discussing the possibility of starting a
May, 31 2010 Myra said Great!
3:16 PM May 20, 2010
posted by Sarah Took a fun walk around camp today. Isn’t camp just wonderful?! This is the best time of the year to be here
May, 31 2010 Lynn said ellen anne!!!!!!!!!! i miss u! well i miss every1 actually! cant wait 4 camp!!!!!!!!
10:56 AM May 17, 2010
posted by Sarah Time to announce the winners for our 3rd contest. They are…
Lindsey H. from Florida. Lindsey is a 5th
May, 31 2010 Katharine said Those pictures are GREAT! I love Greystone riding and can't wait for camp!
5:30 PM May 12, 2010
posted by Kelly As many of you know, it is my job to work on Program (AKA Activities). I hire the staff and
May, 31 2010 Leigh said that is the cutest puppy i have ever seen!!!!!!! Dog camp always finds the most adorible puppies. I cant wait to see the puppies. 46 more days!!!!
2:06 PM May 11, 2010
posted by Sarah This is the third entry (over the span of 2 days) from the journal we found in our archives that was written in 1920,
May, 31 2010 Leigh said that is sooo cool i love learning what camp was like a long time ago
10:58 AM May 7, 2010
posted by Sarah Took a walk around camp today with a new camera I was trying out. So much is going on. Camp is also so beautiful
May, 31 2010 Amy B. said thanks for the pictures Sarah:O) Can't wait:O)
9:00 AM May 6, 2010
posted by Jimboy It is the details that make me smile.
The new marina is full of details that are really cool, Here are a few
May, 31 2010 Leigh said the new dock is going to be beautiful!!!!
10:02 AM Apr 30, 2010
posted by Jimboy One of the things we celebrate at Greystone is water!
We are surrounded by the beautiful waters of Lake Summit,
Apr, 30 2010 Catherine said Quality details like this on something as simple as a water fountain are a part what make CG so special. Thank you for putting such care into such simple things -- they all add up to a place that is beautiful no matter where you eye roams.
8:10 AM Apr 28, 2010
posted by Jimboy I check in on the progress at the new Marina every day. Here are a few photos and comments on the many elements that
Apr, 30 2010 Ann said Thank you for the updates, JB, the work looks fabulous, great progress since I saw it in person recently. Really proud of your crew and what they are doing for camp at Putt Cove and in the kitchen!! Praying for them every day. God bless you all! Fun times ahead, woo-hoo!
1:47 PM Apr 26, 2010
posted by Jimboy This weekend we adopted a new bunny, a very cute one if I say so myself.
The current count of animals at the
Apr, 30 2010 Laura said I'm happy for the new bunny! And concerned about the lost SNAKE!
8:12 AM Apr 26, 2010
posted by Jimboy On Sunday afternoon at 3:00, all you Greystone sports fans were glued to ESPN awaiting a
Apr, 30 2010 KBax said #23 is a stud. Go Cat!!!
9:41 AM Apr 22, 2010
posted by Sarah We love Challenge Day at camp! I found these great old photos of some different Challenge Day activities. Enjoy!
Apr, 30 2010 Leigh said This is sooooo exciting! do you know what year that this was taken.
10:35 AM Apr 18, 2010
posted by Sarah Last week, I had the greatest treat! Eleanor P., her mom and sister stopped by on their way home from a college tour.
Apr, 30 2010 Leigh said HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMBOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
6:50 PM Apr 15, 2010
posted by Sarah We had so many wonderful comments within the past 2 weeks! We have loved reading them. Due to having so many, we have
Apr, 30 2010 Liz said wow we are having so many contests all the sudden!
9:00 AM Apr 15, 2010
posted by Sarah What a beautiful day at camp! Snapped some updated photos of Putt Cove and the Dining Hall – things are really
Apr, 30 2010 Myra said Wow! So impressed!
Myra R.
2:56 PM Apr 13, 2010
posted by Sarah We are so excited about the new dock for Putt Cove! Kayaking and Sailing have been favorite activities for many years.
Apr, 30 2010 Leigh said This is sooo cool. The girls back then dresssed so differently. Is that the same lake that we sail on now.
12:12 PM Apr 6, 2010
posted by Sarah We love the new website! In honor of its debut, we are going to have 4 contests before the start of the summer. I know
Apr, 30 2010 Kelly said Can I make it into the drawing? I did not see any disclaimer stating that you had to be a NON-Greystone employee. :) Hooray!
9:32 AM Apr 1, 2010
posted by Jimboy Hope you like the new website everyone!
We began work on this new website two years ago, after taking some
Apr, 30 2010 Janelle said I LOVE the new website Jimboy! Just another way we can get excited about camp and the fun to come!
4:07 PM Mar 31, 2010
posted by Sarah I have loved looking through this journal from 1920 – our first year of camp! Here is the second
Apr, 30 2010 Patricia said these are sooooo cool! I love these entries. It's so wierd how she uses dinner for lunch.
10:44 AM Mar 31, 2010
posted by Kelly A few years ago, Jimboy commissioned our wonderful Greystone friend Jennifer Pharr Davis to scan in all of the <span
Apr, 30 2010 Leigh said In all of the old pictures i look with my mom to see if we can see her. My mom went to camp in the late 1960's are there any pictures from then that you have used or are using soon?
Love the old pics i think it is soooooo cool!!!!!
Love
Camille
10:57 AM Mar 30, 2010
posted by Kelly Have you ever wondered what a cabin looks like? Check this out!
Apr, 30 2010 Patricia said it makes me sooooo excited for camp when i see these pics.
3:30 PM Feb 25, 2010
posted by Sarah You’re not going to believe what we “re-found” today! Lell found a journal that Jimboy had given her
Feb, 28 2010 Anonymous said thats crazy! they call lunch dinner? can we have gum at the store...please
10:32 AM Feb 24, 2010
posted by Sarah We put together a program from Jimdaddy’s memorial service for those of you who weren’t able to make
Feb, 28 2010 Ann said Thank you, Sara, well done, timely and I do thank you and those who helped assimilate all of this for many to see for the first time and for others of us to re-read.. Appreciate you! God bless your day, your great day! Ann D.
1:16 AM Feb 23, 2010
posted by Kelly Today was a very funny day! Smith, Nancy and Sarah started talking about Twin Dragons in Brevard, NC. They decided that
Feb, 28 2010 Jessi said UGH......Still full!!!
It was a fun time! :)
9:24 AM Feb 17, 2010
posted by Sarah We have been getting a lot of great questions about penpals – we know you are all so excited to get yours in the
Feb, 28 2010 Anonymous said i cant wait to meet my penpal up at camp it will be so fun if we could get the same cabin!
12:05 PM Feb 1, 2010
posted by Sarah Thank you so much for your outpouring of love and support for the Miller family. It has been just wonderful. We miss
Feb, 28 2010 Anonymous said I still wake up every morning and say,"it's a great day and I feel terrific!"
