We've had some postings here from folks who anonymousously assure us that they know just what happened.

'GUEST Been there, done that' states, "This is an easy epidemiological study."

Is it, Guest? Are you an epidemiologist? Since I don't know who you are, were actually there? The doctors we consulted with asked some penetrating questions and concluded that the problem was most likely not food borne. The folks who got sick included some who ate the food and some who didn't. It was also observed that some who didn't become sick ate the food and some didn't. Additionally, similar outbreaks were occurring in other locations around the state with no obvious food connection.

Another anonymous GUEST states that there was, ..."no way to wash." This GUEST also states, "Some of us have kids, so come on." GUEST finds that my "..defensiveness is so human."

Hi GUEST. I don't remember seeing you at camp but perhaps I would if I knew your name. If you were there, then you'll remember that hot water, sanitation facilities and showers were constantly available on the other side of camp. That's why we closed the affected side.

You're also quite right that some of us have kids. One of mine was there and the other two have been there in other years, starting at age 2.

As for my defensiveness, you don't know a tenth of it. There are many folks who keep Camp Harmony functioning by going to meetings and organizing the event. It's an all year commitment of time, money and hard work. Often we have to deal with difficult situations and every time we do, the Monday morning quarterbacks are quick to criticize but never seem to volunteer to do any of the work.

Then there are folks like Joe Offer, Sharyn and many others who put in long hours at camp to help assure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.

If you find that the camp isn't for you, that's perfectly understandable. But, clever disses don't cut it. Too many good folks work too hard to make this special event happen.