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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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 Posted - Jan 29 2019 : 4:20:01 PM
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I'll offer a challenge to you hardy souls out there. Has anyone camped at 20 below zero? That's what it is in Minnesota right now heading to minus 50 below for the next two days. Give me summer adventures any day!
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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl
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Barbara
Flat Top
WV
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2019 : 08:26:11 AM
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Wasn't this cold spell horrid? Almost unreal. Anyone who is camping at twenty below must be homeless, desperate to camp, or just plain crazy. I have camped out in the snow before lots of times because my husband made me. It was kinda fun except when you woke up and had to come out of the tent and be in the snow. That was when I was young and stupid for sure.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2019 : 5:03:20 PM
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I like to think I am pretty hardy when it comes to camping, even during cold and rain,,,,, but! At this age,, I better have full hook-ups.
And a good heater and lots of bedding! haha!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13568 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2019 : 4:23:36 PM
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Bonnie, this Florida gal would most likely freeze!! LOL!! I am guessing my years of no such weather would make it a crazy thing to even consider. Your question makes me wonder how those early explorers ever made it to the North Pole given that they did not have access to all of the super warm and repellent fabrics we have today for such weather. I know some didn't but in the end, it was accomplished. Now that is some kinda grit!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2019 : 4:55:17 PM
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Yep, Grit & Moxie.... as for me, I camped up in the Bitterroots mountain (Idaho side),, traversed the trails and streams on horse back, slept in a TeePee the 1st nite and a cold bunkhouse the rest of the time,, ate meals prepared in cast iron Dutch ovens covered in coal ash, bathed in a cold stream, used a 1 seater outhouse over by the horses, drank a fair amount of wine with my fellowette camp gal pals... Lost my best and favorite Swiss Knife in amongst the Huckleberries... and I can truly say, it was an experience,, and I seriously doubt I'll sign up to do it again... for a long time! lol! But am glad I did...
Which is why I LOVE my little 'playhouse on wheels'.. lolol!
But I am at a point in my life that I prefer to have a wee bit of comfort,
as they say,,,
"Been there, Done that,, bought a T-shirt,, no need to go back!
lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2019 : 1:57:39 PM
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Grace, at least you had the experience when you were young enough to handle the toughness of such a camping trip! I did some primitive camping as absenior Girl Scout, but that was in the summer months! I cannot imagine snow camping or really cold conditions for several days. Especially NOW!! LOL!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17025 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2019 : 7:40:06 PM
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Oh Winnie, I have turned into such a wussss..... I am happy to snunggle down in my comforter, music, good reading and a glass of wine.
But, I am looking forward to Spring.... when I can pull my trailers out of the barn...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2019 : 07:10:18 AM
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Grace, I think you are spot on about having comfort in "our stage of life"!! LOL!!!! I adore your little glampers and I bet they are fun to camp in. I've never had the experience in such a camper but it looks like so much fun and I love how Farmgirls fix them up to be little luxury motels on wheels!! I know you are looking forward to starting the camping season for 2019, and we onlookers can't wait for pictures!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2019 : 7:17:08 PM
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My 52 year old son's favorite place to camp now is the holiday inn! In the winter I agree!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17025 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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