Question of the Week June 4th

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Registered: 04-23-2006
Question of the Week June 4th
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Mon, 06-04-2007 - 7:11am

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How about sharing a Beach or Camping tip with us?

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Registered: 09-07-2005
Fri, 06-08-2007 - 12:58pm

I am going to TN this weekend and meeting my family at a camp ground. My aunt&uncle, mom&dad both have motor homes so we are defiantly not roughen it... but here are some useful things

1. Always bring some warm clothes, hoodie, pants, sweatshirt, blanket etc. It does get a little chilly at night sometimes even when you sit around the campfire.
2. Bring wood for the campfire, a match, lighter, kindling, and newspaper.
3. Can't forget the smores stuff, Hershey’s chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows.
4. Chairs to sit in.
5. Cards or something to read in case it does rain.
6. Your personal hygiene products, shampoo, deodorant, hairbrush.
7. Don't forget the towels to dry off with. (I have personally done this; thank god we usually go camping in a group so I borrowed)
8. If you are an inexperienced camper, go with someone who is. We usually go camping in very large groups.
9. Pack the bicycles that way you have something to ride if there are trails and such.
10. Cooler full of cold stuff, plus plenty of ice.

That is all I can think of for now. I absolutely love to go camping. I however do not like roughen it. I consider roughen it by sleepin in a pop up trailer.. lol.

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Registered: 06-05-2007
Fri, 06-08-2007 - 1:00pm

Momma

Hershey’s chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows....yum. You should be alright! LOL! Have fun!

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roxy

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Registered: 11-16-2005
Fri, 06-08-2007 - 2:43pm

Great advice, Brown Eyes!


We spent Memorial Day weekend at the Crazy Horse Campground in Gatlinburg. I've only been camping a couple of times - Caly used to go all the time when she was married. She thinks of everything! Me, I forgot to bring long pants and sweatshirts for me and the girls. We all froze at night and first thing in the mornings!


We were camping with friends who had a very nice camper, but we also have a tent and screen room, so we're probably going to "rough it" sometime later this year.


Hope you have a great time! Hugs


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Registered: 04-29-2007
Fri, 06-08-2007 - 11:48pm

How about: Don't shave your legs or any other parts right before going into the salty beach water? OOOOUUUUCCCHHH! You could end up irritated in places you never expected... Let me just say it wasn't good!

And don't go camping when there is a "SLIGHT" chance of rain. When was the last time the weatherman got it right? LOL! At least if you go with a tent make sure its waterproofed!
we didn't. :(

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Registered: 11-16-2005
Sat, 06-09-2007 - 9:35am

Oh, I so agree with you about #1! I've done that before, and it HURTS!


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Registered: 06-27-2006
Sun, 06-10-2007 - 1:38am

I am sure this is already out there, but remember the sunscreen as I forgot yesterday and now I have red legs.


I also like to put a couple bottles of water in the freezer the night before and use them as my ice pack in the cooler the next day. Then I have more room for goodies and cold water to drink.



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