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Re: Soon To Be Posting "Gluten Free" Camp Fire Recipes | Well actually we have Chicken and dumplings as first on this list.. and I'll speak with wife on the aspect of making cookies on the open flame.. Never attempted it, but worth giving it a try. Been looking into a smaller 2 or 3 serving Dutch over made by Lewis and Clark.
Thank you for giving us something to look forward to ourself.
Posted to Forum Camping Recipes and Cooking 5299 days ago under Thread Soon To Be Posting "Gluten Free" Camp Fire Recipes
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Attraction Or Tourist Trap | There is a fine line between an Attraction and a Tourist trap. yet we all have our own point of views on this subject. Many of use tend to mouth off at one shop or attraction soon after we had been taken. (which is a good thing) or the fact that its unclear what is an attraction and a trap. Points of interest tend to be attractions, While traps tend to be those little places leading up to the attractions.
Case in point: Tweetsie railroad, NC Once was a great attraction.. But has since turned into a tourist trap. Prices have increased.. The parking has decreased and I recall instance (not just at Tweetsie railroad, but other attractions) where Nails have been left in the parking lot in an attempt to keep you there a bit longer. Sure we all get nails in our tires.. But what About Broken knife blades while driving to see Grandfather Mountain. No I'm not saying these Attractions are at fault.. or do this things only happen to us while we are vacationing.
So what can be determined an attraction or a trap.. Well first off one must understand that Most Attractions are "State Maintained" to some degree or another.. While The traps on the other hand are more Privately own and operated or just outside or near the State maintained areas. Again its all a point of view. So if your unclear on what is or what isn't Contact The states tourist bureau for more details or visit their .gov web site.
No In mot saying that all attractions or Tourist sites are traps or vice versa.. but one needs to use common since when booking a camp ground.. Renting and RV.. or taking a day trip. For us, is more like We leave when we get the feeling. and sometimes this can be costly as well as a longer then expected drive. Thous is or was it worth it?.. Sure we have relatives in all parts of the eastern seaboard. Even at times they can be just as much of a tourist trap then anything we have ever experienced while on the road.
Posted to Forum General 5301 days ago under Thread Attraction Or Tourist Trap
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Soon To Be Posting "Gluten Free" Camp Fire Recipes | My wife and I are diligently working a few Gluten Free recipes that can be adapted for use at the camp site and doesn't require allot of preparation before hand. Thou we have all winter to work something up, I'll be sure to post here as well as Our JeepLife 2"s site. So Hang in there until then.
Posted to Forum Camping Recipes and Cooking 5301 days ago under Thread Soon To Be Posting "Gluten Free" Camp Fire Recipes
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Ground To Hard For You?.. I've Got It Covered | Because of my lower back pain.. which stems from my fathers side of the family, It's sort like having hip displasica, some times painful, but more over can and I have contorted it with Proper exercise and strengthening.
Our last outing wasn't so pleasant. Staying at the Enota Mountain Retreat, In GA I found myself with major back pain due lifting some gem mining buckets at a local Gem Mine.. Most of these buckets had been filled with rocks instead of the typical sand or silt product. I felt like Charlie Brown On Halloween. "Say Charlie, What Did You Get In Your Trick Or Treat Bag?".. "All I Got Was A Rock".
Anyway.. I've been biding my time and biting my tongue on this cleaver way to soften the ground while camping.. Most hardware stores like Lowe's or Home depot have foam "Gold's Gym Exercise Pads" which lock together like giant puzzle pieces. Some come in array of playful colors squares measuring 2' x 2' while more are a more natural color or shade of gray or black. These mats are most commonly used in basements as excise floors and kids play areas.
We Set up tent, took some measurements and determined that we needed four packs of four mats each.. which would covered the entire floor surface area of the tent. Heading back into town. We located the nearest Home deport (which at the time was the closest to our camp site) and bought the packs of mats. Selecting the gray colors mats over the kid friendly "Day Glow Green, Red Yellow and Blue" Which came to roughly $28.00 per pack. (Found out Wal-Mart has them cheaper, But it was to late to complain)
Arriving back at the camp ground.. We moved the tend aside.. and began placing the 2 x 2 puzzle mats down on the ground.. then picking up the tent and setting it directly on top of the mats. It worked! Thou the mats offer some comfort more so then the ground. They do offer a thermal barrier as well.. Not sure the "R-Value" but we did feel warmer that night.
Next season, We will go into more detail about how one is to carry this much foam padding and have some pictures to boot: Our JeepLife 2's Web site
Posted to Forum Camping 101 5301 days ago under Thread Ground To Hard For You?.. I've Got It Covered
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It's Almost Time To Put On Those "Libby Hill" Shirts | This is a good indication of what to expect.. for weeks we muddle about going to work.. saving money and one day I notice my wife putting on her Libby Hill sea food shirt. This is a clear indication that she is hungry. Not just for the sea food (which is locate in and around North Carolina and Virgina) but that she is hungry for the road. Sure she dives back and forth to work.. You know same ole same ole.. But when she puts on that shirt.. this tells me It's my turn to drive.
Even though this is just a weekend trip.. and our Camping season is over.. We always keep and eye out for place yet discovered along back roads and less travel highways for those camp grounds, attractions etc. But one thing remains the same and a constant, Libby Hill Sea Food. I give them a call a few days before leaving Just to let them know we are heading their way and of course they are always ready and willing to greet us.
Not many can say this to someone who has driven 8 plus hours just for some Sea food. So next time your down south.. check into the 11 Libby Hill sea food locations in and about North Carolina and Virgina. Tell them "Our JeepLife" Sent you.
Posted to Forum The South 5301 days ago under Thread It's Almost Time To Put On Those "Libby Hill" Shirts
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Re: What is a good Emergency Road Service Plan? | True, AAA has many options when it pertains to road side assistance. As with any plan.. there are fees so don't let anything or anyone fool you about what maybe right or wrong for you. Your main issue is the fact your interested in knowing if your F150 can tow a fifth wheel.. Best see if the F150 have a towing package.. and check to see (at sites which have the data you need in the vehicles towing capacity)
Typically one use to call and wait for an AAA truck to arrive.. and this still holds true, and the time delay can vary. However I have noticed many states now have AAA stores locate din around major highways. This means they can get to you faster. Beside not a day goes by when I do not see a AAA truck, van, car Carrier. No I'm not an expert on this.. But I have had a AAA account since 1982.. but never had to use it. (Knock On Wood) but its good to know they are there.
Posted to Forum Breakdowns and Emergencies 5301 days ago under Thread What is a good Emergency Road Service Plan?
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