tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post2566735448382641123..comments2023-06-21T18:04:58.486+02:00Comments on juggling act of life: Camping with kidscathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-75120606956734495112012-01-20T08:44:20.341+02:002012-01-20T08:44:20.341+02:00Thanks pointing me to this great article, so much ...Thanks pointing me to this great article, so much great advice. I think we're not so good on the first point "be well equipped", but our fellow campers are at least! Anyway, we're off this afternoon and looking forward to a great weekend away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-61385421025244046732011-09-17T17:27:18.668+02:002011-09-17T17:27:18.668+02:00This is the first time I comment on your site, but...This is the first time I comment on your site, but I've been reading the articles for about a moth. I admire the passion with which you write the articles and hope someday I can do the same. LoveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-50692292040438837812011-03-24T09:32:46.773+02:002011-03-24T09:32:46.773+02:00Such great ideas, I'll heed you advice next ti...Such great ideas, I'll heed you advice next time!Taniahttp://www.manythingsiam.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-1818087717597819822011-03-15T14:06:18.951+02:002011-03-15T14:06:18.951+02:00I also like camping even though it has been years ...I also like camping even though it has been years since I last went. I love the outdoors but I think it comes from growing up on a farm :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-58883744705405312011-03-14T03:33:28.955+02:002011-03-14T03:33:28.955+02:00so glad you had fun! we LOVE camping!!!so glad you had fun! we LOVE camping!!!scrappysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820776600535640590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-50556553908753416362011-03-12T20:06:34.145+02:002011-03-12T20:06:34.145+02:00Camping with a DVD player is not the way I remembe...Camping with a DVD player is not the way I remember it LOL!Louisahttp://louisa123.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-35316650909618371042011-03-12T19:13:11.618+02:002011-03-12T19:13:11.618+02:00I hate camping in SA and using ablution blocks. B...I hate camping in SA and using ablution blocks. But the trips I did with my late hubby to Botswana were AWESOME! We had a "portable shower" Filled the bag with water and put it black side up on the roof of the car. By the time we got to camp nice hot water to hang in a tree and shower. Fabulous I tell you, just fabulous. And yes crates or ammo boxes work the best and you need to cable tie them closed because the baboons have now figured out how those monkey clips work!Sharonhttp://www.sharonsenior.co.za/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-69587970608059613342011-03-11T11:45:23.598+02:002011-03-11T11:45:23.598+02:00You make camping look like such fun!!You make camping look like such fun!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-43787191846013137002011-03-11T11:05:20.946+02:002011-03-11T11:05:20.946+02:00I LOVE camping - we did it all the time when I was...I LOVE camping - we did it all the time when I was a kid, but in a caravan. One of my ex boyfriends and I used to go camping all the time as well and it was great. <br /><br />I am trying very hard to get my husband to start camping and went to look at tents last weekend. <br /><br />I think I am going to have to print your list and pin to to our "camping" stuff when we start. Excellent tips.Ordinarylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136274266634314394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-17073142722928616122011-03-11T03:39:10.391+02:002011-03-11T03:39:10.391+02:00How fun!!!How fun!!!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099425493742842588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-69953918926946674962011-03-10T23:16:30.088+02:002011-03-10T23:16:30.088+02:00The swingball! Don't forget the swingball. N...The swingball! Don't forget the swingball. Now that signifies camping to me. It was one of my favorite pastimes while camping as a kid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-51612279989761504142011-03-10T21:26:17.488+02:002011-03-10T21:26:17.488+02:00*If* we ever go camping - unlikely though we both ...*If* we ever go camping - unlikely though we both dislike nature in its raw - this is a list I'd use, so thanks :)Casseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645101131751379319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-86573929677361431792011-03-10T17:48:45.552+02:002011-03-10T17:48:45.552+02:00Fantastic post Cat. Makes me actually *want* to c...Fantastic post Cat. Makes me actually *want* to camp - not!<br /><br />I hate camping! I did it ad nauseum when I was in my early twenties (it was all we could afford for holidays) and i'm completely over it. I feel sad that my kids are never going to experience it - but I am not going to fork out thousands on equipment when I know we aren't going to use it regularly. I suppose the fact we have in-laws with a house on the beach does influence our decision somewhat!<br /><br />But i can see what a ball you all have together!Shaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969559339071515618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-43701283372490795712011-03-10T17:18:08.412+02:002011-03-10T17:18:08.412+02:00So, so, so with you on this. I love it...and agree...So, so, so with you on this. I love it...and agree with all your points. To enjoy camping you HAVE to be prepared and organised!Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04169694233917336137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-15474892002245252002011-03-10T16:07:05.965+02:002011-03-10T16:07:05.965+02:00Hmmm, I have yet to be convinced but I will try it...Hmmm, I have yet to be convinced but I will try it a few more times before I throw in the proverbial towel. I find everything is such an effort - from cooking to bathing to washing etc. <br /><br />Bleh.<br /><br />Great post though and I will definitely heed your advice.MelBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972484607150850655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-50260905263192313002011-03-10T15:38:27.825+02:002011-03-10T15:38:27.825+02:00Our family LOVE camping, we've been doing it s...Our family LOVE camping, we've been doing it since Megan was 7 months old and Kaylin went on her first camp at 3 months old. <br /><br />We do it often and all your advice is spot on!! The girls love it. The bikes are always a must and a bottle of sherry for when the girls have fallen on their mattressesA Daft Scots Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922985143036647579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-39152844854672702832011-03-10T15:14:30.626+02:002011-03-10T15:14:30.626+02:00"small kids fit into big Coleman cooler boxes..."small kids fit into big Coleman cooler boxes " - I lol'd! hahatanyadevillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989701767750993546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-37923539170960840222011-03-10T14:58:49.860+02:002011-03-10T14:58:49.860+02:00@MomAgain@40 - quite correct! And we have electric...@MomAgain@40 - quite correct! And we have electric lights we fit in the tents too - those with the batteries for emergency light.cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788508986252339771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-24538867522991742042011-03-10T14:43:28.340+02:002011-03-10T14:43:28.340+02:00Great tips for camping!
The older I get, the more ...Great tips for camping!<br />The older I get, the more I love it too! Especially with children. <br />Another point: You also can't have too many torches and lights (children love torches as well ;-) )<br />But our teen hates camping, although she has her own tent. She likes to holiday in luxury... ;-)MomAgain@40http://momagain40.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-73675261591471430462011-03-10T14:35:37.219+02:002011-03-10T14:35:37.219+02:00Looks like you all had a good time - camping is no...Looks like you all had a good time - camping is not something our family likes to do. We prefer a bed above the hard ground. <br />Cool picsblackhuffhttp://blackhuff.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-24790649062743813642011-03-10T14:34:31.930+02:002011-03-10T14:34:31.930+02:00Please don't shoot me!!!
I hate the *thought* ...Please don't shoot me!!!<br />I hate the *thought* of camping...have never done it and my hubby so wants me to give it a try...I want to go to a hotel rather. <br />The thought of showering and going to toilets is what gets me to be honest...<br />But do think it wonderful for kids to experience...something I never did as a child.Marcellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304830132939839454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127613511850015325.post-68651968298368456182011-03-10T14:32:28.457+02:002011-03-10T14:32:28.457+02:00Looks like you guys had a great time!! Remind me t...Looks like you guys had a great time!! Remind me to email you before we take a camping adventure...you have it mastered! Thanks for sharing the info and the pictures! Fabulous as usual!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123895145487170483noreply@blogger.com