• Zurf
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Topic: Ol' Reliable pressed back into duty

We're heading out for the season's first camping trip.  This year, we have purchased a mondo (lovingly) used pop-up camper.  When collapsed, there is just enough space between the roof and the stove to fit my old reliable Yamaha - the veteran of many campfires and a few river banks.  I've found a folding armless chair.  There's s'more makings in the pantry bag.  I think we're all set.  Now, if the 11 hours of thunderstorms predicted with a 90% likelihood for tomorrow is wrong, I'll be much happier.  At least the camper is dry.  We've thoroughly tested it.  Lots of card games loaded up too. 

- Zurf

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Re: Ol' Reliable pressed back into duty

Hey zurf sounds like you are ready to roll,hope you have a good time and get some fishing,guitar playing and beer time in.

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Re: Ol' Reliable pressed back into duty

Did you load up your laptop? You're supposed to take it so you can work in your new mobile office right?

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Re: Ol' Reliable pressed back into duty

Is the Yamaha a kick start or electric?   roll
Have fun and I hope the weather is good to you.

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Re: Ol' Reliable pressed back into duty

Have fun, Zurf.

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Re: Ol' Reliable pressed back into duty

The storms were outrageous.  I've not seen the like that lasted so long in many years.  However, the camper kept us dry (dry enough) and we all had a good time.  We took a drive on Saturday so that we didn't have to sit in the camper all day listening to rain, but it took us a lot longer to get around.  Lots of flooding and trees down and all manner of whatnot.  It was neat though, in a spectator glad-I-don't-have-to-cut-up-that-down-tree sort of way.  The Blue Ridge Parkway with the mist and fog and the intense colors of springtime even more greatly intensified by being wet was incredible.  We did have the opportunity to assist in a very minor way with the rescue of some backpackers.  Otherwise, everyone stayed safe and sound, though a bit moistened.

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Re: Ol' Reliable pressed back into duty

While clearly not the best of weekends for camping... MUCH better having that "new camper" than a TENT I'm sure!  Glad to hear the family had a good time, and got out a little bit.  smile

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Re: Ol' Reliable pressed back into duty

We learned a lot with the camper.  The main thing we learned was that it is a blessing to be dry and warm when the weather is not.

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