Jerry and I have a handful of favorite camping sites that are fairly close by.
For a get away week-end, without traveling half the day we really like camping at Eagle Lake Campground. It's one of our favorites and one of the best camping sites in California.
Another favorite spot of ours is Stampede Reservoir and Logger Campground, just outside of Truckee,California.
If it's hot down here in Fernley, by the time we get up to either campground, we can be sure it's nice and cooler.
Okay, it's summer, so who's packed their r.v. and went for a camping trip?
I have to confess, we've been so busy this summer that we haven't had a chance to do any camping. Every weekend we've been busy around the house.
But, next week-end we are planning a three day trip to do some tent camping. And the last week of August we are taking a trip to the coast of Oregon for a week.
Gonna just park our pretty little Arctic Fox and relax. Of course, like I've said before, Jerry will do the driving and setting up the trailer. I've watched him lot's of time set up the trailer, but still am not 100% sure on how to level an R.V.
That's why we work so great as a team. He does all the outside setting up and I do all the inside setting up!!Works great, and I see no sense in messing with the dynamics!!
I was browsing thru the internet and found this summer crafts for kids.
This looks like so much fun!!! I'm always looking for new things to try, so think I might try this one. Our lady's night craft meeting would be the perfect time to try this.
I've been doing some research on sun protective clothes for camping, that has an UV coating.
I guess. I've had a hard time finding a site that explains "HOW" UV coated fabric is made.
Some of the of the info I can find, say's that just wearing a tight weaved dark colored clothing, will almost work as good as the UV coated clothing.
Who out there wears UV protective clothing?
Since we live in Nevada, I take some precautions when I'm gonna be outside for more than an hour or so. A large brimmed hat, sunblock or longsleeved shirt completes the whole ensemble.
A few years ago, my hubby and myself re-shingled our roof (took us a week, a very long week). Between the hat and sunblock, not once did I get sunburned. And, this was in the last week of June.
But, how many people out there have a camping stove in their hall closet for emergencies? I've been doing some research on stoves for camping, and some of the reviews I've read have people buying stoves to keep on hand in case of an emergency.
Maybe it's because we live in a part of the country that (so far anyway) we've had little call for an emergency cook stove. I just never gave that much thought. Also, we have a natural gas cook stove anyways. If the power goes out, we can still use a lighter to light the flame.
Just my thinking for the morning!!! Hope everyone has a safe and cool weekend.
So, my question is- who all out there is teaching, has taught or will be teaching their kids how to cook? We started teaching our kids how to cook (and clean the kitchen) as soon as they could stand on a stool and reach the counter. All my kids knew how to fix several easy kid recipes, for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
I never really thought too much about this, until my kids started growing up and hanging out with other kids. Than I found out, not all parents teach their kids how to cook.
Why is that?
When my oldest son got married, his wife was flabbergasted that HE knew how to cook!! They even called me so I could talk to her and tell her that YES, my sons and daughter all know how to cook.
In today's enviroment, it's so important that ALL kids know how to cook basic, healthy meals. They should even be taught how to "economize" on their meals. I know,I know.... not many people recognize or even know the meaning of the word. More's the pity!!
