We routinely walk a trail with the dogs near our home, but we were recently disappointed to arrive there and discover it was closed for trail maintenance. The dogs are always excited when we go for a car ride, undoubtedly anticipating the walk. So we certainly didn’t want to return home with dejected pups. We … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes
The weekly photo challenge from the Daily Post this week was to show “threes”. I found several examples from our camping travels. Hope you enjoy. 🙂 Antietam Military Park Mackinaw Bridge Gatlinburg, TN Bluffton, IN Gettysburg
Can Fish Hear?
Submitted by Joe Panfalone When I was visiting a supplier in Japan, our host was extremely proud of their koi pond and wanted to demonstrate something. He took us to the pond’s edge and clapped his hands. From the murky depths of the pond emerged huge koi breaking the surface with mouths open. As their … Continue reading
The Camper’s Journal
Camper’s Journal by Joe Panfalone (Guest Contributor) Thirty five years ago we met a retired couple in an Airstream camper trailer. As we had just a pop up camper, we were interested in a hard sided one so we struck up a conversation with them. The both of them were retired Air Force and were … Continue reading
The Bucket List For the Avid Camper
So, turning 39 back in December made me start thinking about what life is going to be like during my 40’s. I think it is normal that those approaching their 40’s begin to worry about how age is going to slow them down, how life is fragile, and how life is short so live life … Continue reading
Borderline Genius DIY: Matches
I was trolling the internet looking for options for turning a mason jar into a lamp and ran across this little gem at TheBurlapBag.com You need to use strike anywhere type matches for it to work but I love how simple and convenient this is: small mason jar, sandpaper, matches.