Camping anyone?

[Metro]

Originally Posted by Greco

Well then they'll like it. I'd love this as a gift if I didn't have one. Primitive camping for me is the most enjoyable, I do have a shower and its the most comfort I must have...other then that its wonderful to be in parts of the wilderness that most folks won't go into...I do camp in nat'l parks, or state parks when I camp with friends who enjoy having a regular shower, and head.

So, your friend will certainly appreciate this as a gift.

Enjoy your day, Greco

I'm with Greco about must have daily shower... or, fresh water lake in which to bathe (w/ environmentally friendly soaps, of course). Haven't done it in years, but getting a US Geological survey map of a national park (then finding a nice secluded spot where camping is permitted) is wonderful.

This organization has programs that teach "leave no trace" techniques to both children and adults:

www.lnt.org

Am interested in taking a course, if even for no other reason than to learn more about it.

[ScandalAndy]

that's awesome! thank you for the link!

Originally Posted by Metro

I'm with Greco about must have daily shower... or, fresh water lake in which to bathe (w/ environmentally friendly soaps, of course). Haven't done it in years, but getting a US Geological survey map of a national park (then finding a nice secluded spot where camping is permitted) is wonderful.

This organization has programs that teach "leave no trace" techniques to both children and adults:

www.lnt.org

Am interested in taking a course, if even for no other reason than to learn more about it.

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

staying at "The Four Seasons". Yes, seriously. There is a women's camping area in northern Georgia named Swiftwaters. I tried, really tried to deal with a tent, air mattress, the whole nine. Awakened with a sore back, bug bites.... Thank goodness they had a room with a jacuzzi available.

When I went to Mich Fest this year, yup, rented a hotel room.

Geeez, reading my post here, I really sound like a wimp. I assure you, I'm really not. HaH!

I laud any woman who can set up camp, fish.

[clay]

Originally Posted by Happy_Go_Lucky

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]staying at "The Four Seasons". Yes, seriously. There is a women's camping area in northern Georgia named Swiftwaters. I tried, really tried to deal with a tent, air mattress, the whole nine. Awakened with a sore back, bug bites.... Thank goodness they had a room with a jacuzzi available.


I laud any woman who can set up camp, fish.

I LOVE Swiftwaters. I went moons ago, (1986) BEFORE the newer facilties were added. I am talking only two wooden "outhouses" and bathing in the swift waters. This was when it was also "clothing optional".
I really enjoyed it very much. We each had our own little camping "wagon" set up with a built in sink, utensil rack, cooking gear, etc. Just open the doors up, spread them out..voila...everyhting one needed to cook, clean, etc.
I pitched a two room tent, made a campfire, and hung my coffeepot over the fire for REAL coffee brewed in the wilds. Gawd at the fun I had there. There was another nudist campground in the sticks of Dewy Rose......familiar with?
Thanks for sparking those beautiful memories..

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

Originally Posted by claybaby

I LOVE Swiftwaters. I went moons ago, (1986) BEFORE the newer facilties were added. I am talking only two wooden "outhouses" and bathing in the swift waters. This was when it was also "clothing optional".
I really enjoyed it very much. We each had our own little camping "wagon" set up with a built in sink, utensil rack, cooking gear, etc. Just open the doors up, spread them out..voila...everyhting one needed to cook, clean, etc.
I pitched a two room tent, made a campfire, and hung my coffeepot over the fire for REAL coffee brewed in the wilds. Gawd at the fun I had there. There was another nudist campground in the sticks of Dewy Rose......familiar with?
Thanks for sparking those beautiful memories..

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Did consider going to Dewy Rose...but didn't.

Went to Swiftwaters in 1999. The ladies had tent camping, 3 season cabins, and the room attached to their home with the jacuzzi.

My chihuahua went with me one time, I was throwing horseshoes and guess what? I threw the shoe and the chihuahua ended up on the hard end of the shoe. Totally freaked! Pooch was in shock, took her to the local vet. She was checked out and released with only a cut. Poor little doggie.

[clay]

Originally Posted by Happy_Go_Lucky

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Did consider going to Dewy Rose...but didn't.

Went to Swiftwaters in 1999. The ladies had tent camping, 3 season cabins, and the room attached to their home with the jacuzzi.

My chihuahua went with me one time, I was throwing horseshoes and guess what? I threw the shoe and the chihuahua ended up on the hard end of the shoe. Totally freaked! Pooch was in shock, took her to the local vet. She was checked out and released with only a cut. Poor little doggie.

Aww poor doggy! I was there right after it had just opened up...the original couple were owners. Later, one passed away.
The remaining owner and her new partner, I believe, did the upgrades. I heard it is much better now
That area is just beautiful, rich with gem mines, gold mining, and the like. Swiss Alpine Helen, Ga. is also close to that area as well.....
I remember having the honor of doing "tick searches/removals" on the ladies who were camping with us that weekend.
I, for sure, wouldn't
be in the market for camping there now. No more ground sleeping for me..lol

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Happy_Go_Lucky

staying at "The Four Seasons". Yes, seriously. There is a women's camping area in northern Georgia named Swiftwaters. I tried, really tried to deal with a tent, air mattress, the whole nine. Awakened with a sore back, bug bites.... Thank goodness they had a room with a jacuzzi available.

When I went to Mich Fest this year, yup, rented a hotel room.

Geeez, reading my post here, I really sound like a wimp. I assure you, I'm really not. HaH!

I laud any woman who can set up camp, fish.

wimp! lol kidding

I took a big ass RV to the woman's fest. It was awesome.

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

Originally Posted by Sachita

wimp! lol kidding

I took a big ass RV to the woman's fest. It was awesome.

You busted me. Heh.
Some of those rigs at Festie were dang amazing, saw one who had a whole stainless steel kitchen. Amazing.

[Kobi]

Originally Posted by Happy_Go_Lucky

staying at "The Four Seasons". Yes, seriously. There is a women's camping area in northern Georgia named Swiftwaters. I tried, really tried to deal with a tent, air mattress, the whole nine. Awakened with a sore back, bug bites.... Thank goodness they had a room with a jacuzzi available.

When I went to Mich Fest this year, yup, rented a hotel room.

Geeez, reading my post here, I really sound like a wimp. I assure you, I'm really not. HaH!

I laud any woman who can set up camp, fish.

I am with you on this, tho I prefer the Marriott. I like luxuries. Figure will have plenty of time to camp after the apocalypse.

[Happy_Go_Lucky]

Originally Posted by Kobi

I am with you on this, tho I prefer the Marriott. I like luxuries. Figure will have plenty of time to camp after the apocalypse.

Doncha mean The Zombielypse?