RV park "camping"
Is there anyone who actually camps any more? As a youth camping meant loading up the '55 Ford pickup with tents and sleeping bags, the old Coleman ice box and stove and heading for the forest. When d...
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Bobbo wrote:
When I was 20 years old and sitting by my tent, I derided the people who drove up either in a motorhome or towing a travel trailer. Now, at 63, I let the 20 year olds deride me, and don't give it a second thought.
Not 63 yet, but +1! I said I would never do that. Now I have a brand new 5er, after previous 5er and a couple TCs. I have learned to never say never.
Earlier this spring I was in the medical clinic, and the nurse asked about my weekend plans. I said I was going camping, and she asked where. I told her we were going to a nearby reservoir (that is surrounded by BLM land), with our 5er. She informed me "That is not camping!", and I replied, "You are right, I am going fishing in comfort." She got a good laugh out of that.
I do still enjoy motorcycle camping, with nothing but a tent, and a sleeping bag, but now I cheat and use a pad between me and the ground.
