camping in the cold

I'm really glad it was sunny today, for the sake of the people camping across the street.  In the summer when I see that there is a reenactment happening at the Old Fort, which happens to be across the street from my apartment, I enjoy walking over to see what period they are living in and talking with the characters. It's a fun thing to do on a spring or summer afternoon.  While I enjoyed hearing the cannon boom a few times and appreciated the courage these campers showed in spending last night in the fort, I did not walk over to see what was going on.  I will admit it.  I am only a fair weather history buff.  I did notice that they appeard to have packed up and gone home by late this afternoon instead of staying the usual two nights - smart, very smart.