Aww, Jen, Clean the house later! Go out and have fun in the snow! Plow the driveway, shovel the walks, push snow off the roof, etc. That drudgery can be saved for later! One time, at a campground near Lancaster, PA., we had already set up, had supper, and were setting around, talking to the folks next door. and then, a fellow had checked in, drove his coach down near his lot, and the engine stalled. upon trying to re-start it, his battery had gone dead, and it wouldn't start. By the time he got the hood open, we had brought my truck and jumper cables down to his coach, and got it started. After he got set up, i loaned him my battery charger for the night, and he returned it next morning! The guy allowed as how camping was a good deal! And he was really surprised at how we had jumped up and assisted him the night before! And we wouldn't take any money for our help! Which really surprised him! On the other hand, our coach blew a rear dual tire one day on the Interstate! We limped off to a gas station, where we parked it. I tried to get help, but all of the locals looked down their noses at us, and drove off withoput helping! So, my wife (5' tall, 120 lbs) and i did the deed of jacking it up, taking off the two wheels, installing the spare, etc. And all of the "macho" types, in their pickem ups, just drove on out, never offering to help! Well, i was rasslin' with the blown ouit tire and rim, trying to get it up onto the carrier, when a dapper looking guy came over and asked if he could help! I told him he'd get all messed up doing that, but he said not to worry: "You need help! I'm going to help you!" Between the 2 of us, we got the wheel up in place, i thanked him, and he left! turned out, he was the town barber, and didn't want us to think that the town was a bunch of uncaring bums! by Rustyj

Well, as for a portable "Loo", we have here stateside, several types of portable terlets (Loos')which are practical. the bottom section is the waste container, and the upper part holds the seat, and possibly a small water container! We had one in our tenting days, but i've forgotten most of the details, except one! That is the feeling you get when you have to carry that lower container to the dump station! And, you can't dump it down a camp terlet-it has to be the trailer dump station!(at least it did 40 years ago) So, that said, here's what to do: In the internet, go to camping world. this is a camping products company on-line. In this site, you will find a glorious assortment of things to buy for tent camping! And, they will probably ship it to you, but i'm not sure of another country! At the least, you'll learn what is available! Keep in touch. I'll try to help you get acquainted with camping, again! Yours: Rusty Jones

still looking for great members. we have a great bunch this far! Here is a link that might be useful: tentchat

What do you want to review? Tents? Camps? Gear? What kind of tent camping...Backpacking, primitive, family? I like this board: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/32.cfm It's actually on an RV site, but they also have a few tent camping forums that seem to be pretty active. mozy