tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post6805214487482137303..comments2024-03-27T13:55:34.257-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: Sleeping on the ground versus a camperDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-27459572022121696272015-07-28T18:51:07.267-07:002015-07-28T18:51:07.267-07:00Oh no... mosquitoes always eat me up. I hope the a...Oh no... mosquitoes always eat me up. I hope the anti-itch cream helps. I'm so glad you had such fun. The camper looks really comfy and convenient. That's the way I would want to camp.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-74971193676298223322015-07-28T12:02:11.962-07:002015-07-28T12:02:11.962-07:00The camper is really cute. I'd love one of th...The camper is really cute. I'd love one of those. The tablecloth story is really a sweet one. I love that she is still using it. <br /><br />Mosquitos are the down side of camping. That is for sure. For me, the other downside is allergies. I always have terrible allergies from sleeping in the night air. Then, the is the time that we bundled Keicha up in our best feather sleeping bag when she was very small so she would be warm in the tent. Not long after putting her down for the night, she had a terrible asthma attack. That is when we discovered she was allergic to down comforters and sleeping bags. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-76006815826310570922015-07-28T06:25:12.391-07:002015-07-28T06:25:12.391-07:00My camping days are over. But I miss seeing firefl...My camping days are over. But I miss seeing fireflies around a nice roaring campfire. Luckily, we have back yard fires. But we don't see many flies. Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-72619628756314761662015-07-27T19:41:20.421-07:002015-07-27T19:41:20.421-07:00I love the tablecloth and that it's a 50-year ...I love the tablecloth and that it's a 50-year old wedding gift that's still being used. Trailers are nice, although when I used to own one I felt like it made camping seem like more of a chore with a mini version of another house to keep clean. <br /><br />The mosquitos are horrible here this year! I've been bitten and ended up with giant welts that lasted for weeks and left bruises. I'm not sure why I've had such bad reactions to them this year. Hopefully your bites are of the smaller, less extreme variety. Try not to scratch them!<br />O-town Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462693501650732288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-18790629703141858102015-07-27T13:22:44.930-07:002015-07-27T13:22:44.930-07:00I'm glad you survived and got back safely DJan...I'm glad you survived and got back safely DJan! The tablecloth is lovely. I have several and wouldn't be without. While I was on holiday recently, I was attracted to some beautiful napkins; white and silky looking. Of all the things to treat oneself to on holiday, they were IT. I just had to have them. I think Larry thought I was mad.<br />The camper is so sweet but I'm sorry you weren't in it.Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-35500534401966544062015-07-26T18:14:41.973-07:002015-07-26T18:14:41.973-07:00I haven't camped outside since I was 9. You a...I haven't camped outside since I was 9. You are giving me an itch, and it's not from a mosquito bite. ;)Kailanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343660755285100296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-61113588379869011552015-07-26T17:33:50.389-07:002015-07-26T17:33:50.389-07:00ah, the dreaded skeeter bites. dang critters!
lo...ah, the dreaded skeeter bites. dang critters! <br /><br />love the 50 yo tablecloth. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-62644976322340588692015-07-26T17:22:01.846-07:002015-07-26T17:22:01.846-07:00Mosquitos! Ugh. It's hard to stay away from ...Mosquitos! Ugh. It's hard to stay away from them. Sorry you got so bit up.<br /><br />Hats off to you for sleeping on the ground. <br /><br />And that tablecloth! VERY IMPRESSIVE. I have 50+ year old table cloths from my grandmother that I can't part with but the stains are too bad to use them. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed your getaway.<br />xo jj Joanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-1533200522813705192015-07-26T16:20:39.778-07:002015-07-26T16:20:39.778-07:00Me? I prefer a bed. But then I'm a soft old No...Me? I prefer a bed. But then I'm a soft old Northeastener. Try some DEET to ward off those mosquitoes ... they're nasty things.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-49237058681746299972015-07-26T13:26:22.804-07:002015-07-26T13:26:22.804-07:00great outdoorsgreat outdoor<b>s</b>Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-40514902218427126712015-07-26T13:25:58.788-07:002015-07-26T13:25:58.788-07:00Oh ya... I hear ya!! Those nasty mosquitoes alway...Oh ya... I hear ya!! Those nasty mosquitoes always put a damper on enjoying the great outdoor.<br /><br />That table cloth is amazing...to last 50 years with no holes. Absolutely amazing.<br /><br />I think I'd prefer sleeping 'outdoors'...campers are a bit 'cramped' and somewhat 'too closed in' for me.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-7632210423847367042015-07-26T12:38:26.786-07:002015-07-26T12:38:26.786-07:00Aw, it isn't camping unless you sleep on the g...Aw, it isn't camping unless you sleep on the ground. Guess I am a purist. Take some Benadryl for the itching. I just did that and it knocked it right out. The itch is just an allergic reaction. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-66528814890518641672015-07-26T09:46:32.877-07:002015-07-26T09:46:32.877-07:00Ugh these mosquitoes today seem to have extra itch...Ugh these mosquitoes today seem to have extra itchy venom. Nothing much works, even trying to not scratch is purely awful. We have a camper, but after this summer of floods where no camp sites were available..I'm beginning to wish we didn't have one. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-1035274808016049142015-07-26T09:14:17.232-07:002015-07-26T09:14:17.232-07:00We tented all over North America till we were 55. ...We tented all over North America till we were 55. Then went to a small pop up camper till 60. Then got an ultra lite coyote with fold down ends (beds & bathroom) all which I just sold on Craigs List. So now at 74 were doing pet friendly motels. The perogatives of aging are not all bad....:)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-49886696393679855852015-07-26T06:39:19.978-07:002015-07-26T06:39:19.978-07:00You're a hardy soul, DJan!You're a hardy soul, DJan!Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-81780337814321203602015-07-26T06:26:21.266-07:002015-07-26T06:26:21.266-07:00There's a lot to be said for a little trailer,...There's a lot to be said for a little trailer, especially if your spouse isn't happy sleeping on the ground, or has any health issues. Better to be out in a trailer than not out!The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-82383673111056625342015-07-26T04:19:10.399-07:002015-07-26T04:19:10.399-07:00That little camper reminds me of the 27 foot sail ...That little camper reminds me of the 27 foot sail boat I lived in for 5 days while I sailed from island to island. Fun but cramped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-81782399039672614982015-07-26T03:29:39.240-07:002015-07-26T03:29:39.240-07:00Mosquito's do not like my tough french skin. T...Mosquito's do not like my tough french skin. They never bothered my Dad either but my Mom.....drawn to her like bears to a honey pot. I don't know about being in those small campers - walls are kinda close, but at least you are dry. I had a 32 ft one and was quite happy with that. Every once in a while we still rough it with the tents, just for old times sake, but still like high n dry better.LilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-71254626951345213262015-07-26T02:21:57.132-07:002015-07-26T02:21:57.132-07:00There's always a downside to everything. But t...There's always a downside to everything. But this one seemed worth the itching.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-63547929684073325702015-07-25T21:11:34.774-07:002015-07-25T21:11:34.774-07:00My husband and I camped in tents for years when we...My husband and I camped in tents for years when we were young and first seven years of marriage. Even several times when the first child was born. After that, I only camped when I had to supervise youth group trips or boy scout adventures. Been a while since that, but I'm thinking I'm no longer tent/sleep on the ground material. I want one of those campers. Which means I'll probably have to switch my VW bug for something bigger. Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-73785991591044047842015-07-25T21:04:44.460-07:002015-07-25T21:04:44.460-07:00I miss camping in the tent. We used to camp all t...I miss camping in the tent. We used to camp all the time. We did have a Motorhome at one time...I grew tired of it after living in it for over a year. Those four walls will get to you! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-20646541278355281022015-07-25T20:58:28.229-07:002015-07-25T20:58:28.229-07:00We had a motorhome for several years when we were ...We had a motorhome for several years when we were traveling with 6 kids. It seems like a lot of work now. We now stay in motels or B&Bs - or Airbnb. I still love to see new places but I need a good mattress.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-1423273526373877542015-07-25T20:31:23.331-07:002015-07-25T20:31:23.331-07:00I used to think using a camper or motorhome wasn&#...I used to think using a camper or motorhome wasn't "real" camping. But after spending an extremely rainy night in a tent near Rialto Beach last fall, those campers are beginning to look much better! :)Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-11390947835396622042015-07-25T20:27:04.079-07:002015-07-25T20:27:04.079-07:00I have never been tempted to own a camper or RV. ...I have never been tempted to own a camper or RV. Too much cost, upkeep and load to pull around. But then I no longer desire to tent camp either. We are motel "campers". <br />The mosquitoes have been awful in our yard this summer. They love me and I have had to resort to bug spray if I want to sit outside or work in the garden. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-36018662054025830212015-07-25T20:17:59.851-07:002015-07-25T20:17:59.851-07:00Linda and Ward are glampers. Glamping (glamourous...Linda and Ward are glampers. Glamping (glamourous camping) is becoming very fashionable now. And as someone who camped beside slag heaps with no facilities too often as I child I say it is the only way to go.<br />Love that tablecloth too.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com