Aside from cabins at girls camp, and my parent's RV, I've never actually been camping before.
In an effort to not make a fool of myself, I've decided to do a little research. After talking with friends and searching the internet, here is what I've learned so far:
1) I have very unrealistic ideas of what camping is like.
2) Apparently, you do NOT have to own one of these to camp.
3) According to the rest of the world, camping in an RV is indeed, NOT actually camping.4) If roughing it in a tent just gets too rough, more comfortable accommodations are available only another hour away...
5) Really.6) There will be dogs. People camp with their dogs.
7) No rustic trail in the wilderness. Our tent will be set up on a grassy lot with a number and a picnic table. This part sounds VERY nice.
8) You don't actually "hunt for firewood". You bring it in yourself in a Rubbermaid tote, and then it will be inspected by a park ranger to make sure it meets firewood regulations.
9) there are firewood regulations.
10) You park your car on your campsite. I was thinking there would be more privacy...what? There will be another group of campers 20 feet away? What are these, parking spaces? Will people make fun of me if I go sit in it every once in awhile? It could be hot this weekend, and the RV had A/C. So I'm thinkin' as long as the car is RIGHT THERE...why not cool off a bit? Maybe we could plug a mini frig into the outlet and store some popsicles? no? Ice Cold Dr. Pepper?...anyone?
11) Wait...you mean I have to PAY to sleep in a tent? There is no electricity. Why not just get a hotel? What exactly AM I paying for?
12) Probably the campground POOL. Excellent. No river swimming for this girl. This sounds perfect.
13) There is a possibility that critters will get into my food, and I should hang it from a rope in a tree. Why not just lock it in the car? It's right there...
14) Camping was very popular in the 80's. I have a theory that the lack of electricity on a family camping trip actually sparked the idea for the butane curling iron. Be prepared for a photo-free recap of our adventure. No electricity+mego's big hair=scary stuff.
more to come, I'm sure...
3 comments:
All reasons why this gal from the burbs avoids camping like the plague. Also, you forgot to mention all the bugs that will be partaking of your mego white skin. {shudder}
Ummmmmm.....I don't think there's a pool. But, there is a HUGE waterslide (not the kind that is suspended in the air, either) about 2 miles from the camping area.
And there IS electricity. You can bring your hairdryer and curling iron if you want. But, a hat will do just fine for me.
What you are paying for is to NOT be home doing weekend chores and to NOT have to answer your cell phone, because whether or not you get reception you can claim that you DON'T!
And then there are the priceless memories (aka scarring) you are creating for your children. Maybe R will always remember her first camping trip.
Just be happy this camping trip does not require bringing your own bucket toilet and 'DOUBLE DOODIE' biodegradable bags - yeah, I saw those at Walmart last night.
Ha ha ha!! I SO can NOT wait to hear about your adventure!
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