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[9zero1790]

Took the troop out camping this weekend in southern Ontario:

the first picture looked like one of those finding bigfoot shots lol

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[BS67]

the first picture looked like one of those finding bigfoot shots lol

What I was thinking!!

 

[BS67]

WHERE IS THE COFFEE MAKER ???

Gotta get a fire first!

 

[LaBalbe]

WHERE IS THE COFFEE MAKER ???

Actually, one of the Scouters would hand-grind the coffee every morning...

 

[LaBalbe]

the first picture looked like one of those finding bigfoot shots lol

I can neither confirm nor deny that the truck might have been in motion during the taking of that picture....

 

[BS67]

Looks like a great time!

 

[LaBalbe]

Looks like a great time!

Yeah, we had a good time all around. Now I'm engaged in a riveting game of
Hey, that's my kid's...!
with the parents! This is the crap that's waiting to be claimed (on the tailgate, not further back, you vultures!):

 

[BS67]

Most parents would say, "You're back already!" LOL

Those kids learned alot more this weekend than sittin in front of the TV that's for sure!

You need to start a lost and found dept..............or a garage sale! LOL

 

[LaBalbe]

Most parents would say, "You're back already!" LOL

Those kids learned alot more this weekend than sittin in front of the TV that's for sure!

You need to start a lost and found dept..............or a garage sale! LOL

This weekend was tame. It only went down to -5. Last year, we went to the same spot around the same time, and we hit -26 overnight, with a lot of first-time campers. Talk about jumping in the deep end!

We worked on using axes, saws, hatchets, and lighting fires. I'm a bit of a campfire pyro, so I burn 'em hot and long. Went through what could have probably stretched a few days in one night.

 

[BS67]

This weekend was tame. It only went down to -5. Last year, we went to the same spot around the same time, and we hit -26 overnight, with a lot of first-time campers. Talk about jumping in the deep end!

We worked on using axes, saws, hatchets, and lighting fires. I'm a bit of a campfire pyro, so I burn 'em hot and long. Went through what could have probably stretched a few days in one night.

Brrrrrrrrrrr........that's cold camping! Those temps will make ya pay attention to how to light that fire!

 

[LaBalbe]

Brrrrrrrrrrr........that's cold camping! Those temps will make ya pay attention to how to light that fire!

It's not too bad. I've been on camps where the daily high was -20 and the wind was going 100 an hour. That's pretty brisk. If you go up further north, daily highs can be around -50.

We were nice. We gave them up to 5 matches to start their fires. Eventually, they should be able to start a good fire with only two matches, and after that it's moving on to other methods such as flint & steel, magnesium rods, or even just using friction.

 

[BS67]

It's not too bad. I've been on camps where the daily high was -20 and the wind was going 100 an hour. That's pretty brisk. If you go up further north, daily highs can be around -50.

We were nice. We gave them up to 5 matches to start their fires. Eventually, they should be able to start a good fire with only two matches, and after that it's moving on to other methods such as flint & steel, magnesium rods, or even just using friction.

I'd pack in a Bic or Zippo! Lol. Then again a flamethrower would work too!

 

[Grumpaw]

I'd pack in a Bic or Zippo! Lol. Then again a flamethrower would work too!

PFFFFFT !!! I'd just "pack" this !!! No matches needed, and comes with a coffee maker !!!

 

[9zero1790]

PFFFFFT !!! I'd just "pack" this !!! No matches needed, and comes with a coffee maker !!!

saw a very similar camper last night at the quick trip station. guy was towing it with a newer f150. im not sure what it was but it was so squeaky and creaky. maybe his hitch setup was "talking" idk. I almost went and told him something was not right to look it over before hitting the road. but he didnt appear to be the kind of guy that welcomed outsiders input.

 

[Grumpaw]

saw a very similar camper last night at the quick trip station. guy was towing it with a newer f150. im not sure what it was but it was so squeaky and creaky. maybe his hitch setup was "talking" idk. I almost went and told him something was not right to look it over before hitting the road. but he didnt appear to be the kind of guy that welcomed outsiders input.

Many rv'ers seem to have an ego problem when it comes to asking for help or advise. I've been towing/camping for so many years that backing/entering a spot or setting up a rig to tow is second nature to me.
But, I learned long ago that trying to give advise when it's not asked for, seems to be an affront to many even when their having problems (this is a ratio of 99% men to 1% of women who are grateful for the assistance).....its almost like their trying to prove something to themselves.
I have been ignored, told to mind my own business, and flat out told that "I know what I'm doing, and don't need your help".....and then watch as they spend 15 minutes trying to maneuver into a spot or cut the tow vehicle so hard that it damages the tow equipment.
I have seen people pull their rigs out with steps down, antenna's up, awnings out, electric/water/sewer still hooked up....funny, but sad to see a rig pull out with a $200 buck 50 amp electric cord bouncing down and following the rig....can't even count the ### of times I've gone running up to a moving rig to tell them of it.
Now, I just sit under my awning, watch, and if needed, I'm there to assist.
Oh, and even after over 50 years of rv'ing, I still do a walk around of our rig just before leaving to "double check".

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