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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 14, 2022 3:03:32 GMT
In 2 weeks I’m going glamping for 2 nights by myself. I’ve never been camping/glamping by myself before. It’s been about 16 years since I’ve even gone camping and the guy I went with brought everything we needed and he set up camp. I have to bring my own blanket and towels. I’ll bring a book, water, an alcoholic beverage, basic hygiene items, etc. I’ll need something to light the fire pit and a video to show me how to stack the wood and light it Any suggestions for easy food? There will be a community refrigerator. There’s a community grill as well but I don’t really want to cook anything. Things I should take that I haven’t thought about? This is where I’m going. Scroll down to the Good Vibes VW bus. link
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Post by kate on Oct 14, 2022 3:06:56 GMT
I don't know the first thing about camping - it usually appeals to me not at all, but I have to say the idea of "solo glamping" intrigues me! Will you come back and post about how it went?
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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 14, 2022 3:09:11 GMT
I don't know the first thing about camping - it usually appeals to me not at all, but I have to say the idea of "solo glamping" intrigues me! Will you come back and post about how it went? Absolutely! I’m really excited!
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Post by Neisey on Oct 14, 2022 3:21:00 GMT
Sounds fun!
If you are making a fire you should probably have s’mores lol - marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate (we like caramel bars or Nutella) and a stick to toast the marshmallows (as kids we literally used sticks, now there are telescoping metal girls, etc). I know you don’t want to cook but hotdogs over the fire are kind of standard around here too lol
If there is a community fridge you could bring just about anything, meats and cheeses for sandwich or charcuterie style snacking, salad fixings, fruit, etc.
We like tacos in a bag. You could cook seasoned meat at home and then heat over the fire in a tinfoil packet then add meat and your choice of taco fixings to a bag of Doritos
Have a great time!
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Post by ntsf on Oct 14, 2022 3:22:16 GMT
bring a premade salad. something simple like berries granola and yogurt for breakfast.. do they have coffee maker in unit?
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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 14, 2022 3:34:37 GMT
bring a premade salad. something simple like berries granola and yogurt for breakfast.. do they have coffee maker in unit? No coffee maker in the VW bus I’m staying in unfortunately. Might have a community one, I definitely need to check on that!
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Post by gotranch on Oct 14, 2022 5:00:19 GMT
I know there is a community refrigerator available, but I would bring my own cooler packed with drinks and food. Enjoy!
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Oct 14, 2022 5:29:03 GMT
Bring a whistle and your own cooler. Freeze some empty cleaned out milk jugs with water.. depending on how hot it is they should keep items in your cooler cold for a couple of days. You can drink the water as it thaws. Freeze some water bottles and put them in the cooler. A charger to charge your phone in the van. Bring extra bedding, a chair, hat, sunscreen, maybe mosquito repellent… Looks like a fun time Keep food in the bus.
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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 14, 2022 12:25:18 GMT
Thanks for all the replies! I’ve definitely added some things to my list. I agree with the posters who said keep my food in a cooler in the bus. I was hesitant to put food in the community refrigerator and now I don’t feel bad for wanting to keep my food with me.
The VW bus is really cute. There’s a porch with a couple of chairs, a table, a picnic table, rugs and lights strung around. I’ll have my own outhouse type bathroom and a fire pit. The glamping is by a lake. It will be too cold to swim or anything but the grounds are beautiful with plenty of hiking trails.
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Post by femalebusiness on Oct 14, 2022 15:15:09 GMT
That sounds like such fun and relaxing.
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Post by monklady123 on Oct 14, 2022 15:41:40 GMT
That sounds fun! I'd love to do something like that. I am NOT a camping type person but this isn't camping how I think of it. lol.
My big thing would be coffee. I might make some ahead of time and bring it along, and just drink it iced. Although... honestly I'd want that hot cup first thing in the morning. If I were driving to this place I think I'd bring my own mini coffee maker.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Oct 14, 2022 15:46:21 GMT
That looks so fun!
I would keep food in my car, not where I sleep (are bears a possibility?).
Bring as much premade food as possible. If you are planning on pasta, cook the pasta ahead. A lot of things take forevvvvvvvver outside.
Extra blanket. Favorite pillow. Extra shoes and socks.
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Post by auntkelly on Oct 14, 2022 16:15:25 GMT
No advice, but I hope you have a fun trip.
I have a friend who bought a little vintage trailer and joined a club. She goes on three or four weekend trips a year w/ her group and has a great time.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Oct 14, 2022 17:04:21 GMT
Have a great time! I'm not a camping-type person - I did it when I was a kid but don't like it as an adult; however, this looks like fun even to me. I noticed on the website under "Amenities" it says that the outdoor community kitchen has a coffee station. As for easy food, I googled "easy things to cook on a fire pit" and came up with a whole host of ideas. A sampling: Taste of Home Fire Pit Recipes, Backyard Boss Fire Pit Recipes. Along with stuff for s'mores, I'd definitely throw in a pan of Jiffy Pop too. Grilled cheese would be simple, along with your choice of grilled veggies in a foil packet (chopped/prepped beforehand).
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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 14, 2022 23:48:31 GMT
That sounds fun! I'd love to do something like that. I am NOT a camping type person but this isn't camping how I think of it. lol. My big thing would be coffee. I might make some ahead of time and bring it along, and just drink it iced. Although... honestly I'd want that hot cup first thing in the morning. If I were driving to this place I think I'd bring my own mini coffee maker. I definitely need coffee in the mornings but I’m good with iced coffee.
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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 14, 2022 23:49:19 GMT
Have a great time! I'm not a camping-type person - I did it when I was a kid but don't like it as an adult; however, this looks like fun even to me. I noticed on the website under "Amenities" it says that the outdoor community kitchen has a coffee station. As for easy food, I googled "easy things to cook on a fire pit" and came up with a whole host of ideas. A sampling: Taste of Home Fire Pit Recipes, Backyard Boss Fire Pit Recipes. Along with stuff for s'mores, I'd definitely throw in a pan of Jiffy Pop too. Grilled cheese would be simple, along with your choice of grilled veggies in a foil packet (chopped/prepped beforehand). Jiffy Pop!! I had totally forgotten about that! It’s now in my list 😊
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Post by groovy on Oct 15, 2022 0:26:04 GMT
That looks AWESOME! Lucky you!
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Post by compeateropeator on Oct 15, 2022 0:46:12 GMT
That looks really cool. I hope you enjoy your weekend. For just a couple of nights I would bring a cooler, premade food, snacks, and drinks, and the other things people have mentioned such as my own pillow (as I do that typically unless I am flying). I am not a coffee drinker so that is not something I would worry about.
I would make sure that I brought a flashlight or battery lantern and slip on shoes for quickly going inside and outside.
Have fun and can’t wait to hear how it went.
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Post by wordsmith on Oct 15, 2022 0:55:34 GMT
Oooh! I’m so glad I opened this thread. I have no suggestions but I’m in the St Louis area, so I bookmarked the place as a possibility for myself in the future. I love the idea of it! Can’t wait to read your update to see how you enjoy it.
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Post by gizzy on Oct 15, 2022 1:56:06 GMT
This sounds intriguing. I can't wait to hear all about it.
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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 15, 2022 3:25:31 GMT
That looks really cool. I hope you enjoy your weekend. For just a couple of nights I would bring a cooler, premade food, snacks, and drinks, and the other things people have mentioned such as my own pillow (as I do that typically unless I am flying). I am not a coffee drinker so that is not something I would worry about. I would make sure that I brought a flashlight or battery lantern and slip on shoes for quickly going inside and outside. Have fun and can’t wait to hear how it went. Thank you! I hadn’t thought about a flashlight. It’s on the list now though
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Post by Really Red on Oct 15, 2022 8:13:42 GMT
Solo glamping?! That would be a luxury hotel for me , but more power to you! I would bring some chocolate and champagne for sure. I'd make sure your campsite had cell phone access or at least wifi access. I haven't been camping too often, but the last times (and it was years ago), no cell phone access.
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Post by cindytred on Oct 15, 2022 8:46:50 GMT
That looks like so much fun! I can't wait to hear about your experience!
Cindy
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Post by lisaknits on Oct 15, 2022 12:41:51 GMT
Growing up my family went camping every summer, but truthfully this is the only type of camping I'd do now! One of our favorite camping meals, which you could prepare in advance, was foil packets we made containing thinly sliced potatoes, carrots, onions, and other veggies with a thin hamburger patty on top. Seal it tightly and just lay it over the fire - assuming the campfire has a grate. The location looks really cute and I can't wait to hear how it goes!
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Post by msladibug on Oct 15, 2022 14:34:44 GMT
If you don't have a coffee maker , Starbucks instant coffee is delish. Pepper spray, jack knife, first aid kit, bug repellant,
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Post by PenandInk on Oct 15, 2022 17:00:06 GMT
I grew up camping, with a family of 6, in a small trailer a little larger than your VW. Some of us kids were usually in tent or under the awning. Loved every minute of it!! I have no interest in tent camping anymore (I’m not sure I could get up off the ground in the morning, LOL) but this looks like so much fun!! I can just imagine sleeping with the windows open and hearing the birds chirping in the quiet in the morning. But I’m not sure I could do the outhouse situation. In my younger days, when I slept through the night, fine, but now that I get up once or twice in the night to pee, no way no how am I walking through the dark to an outhouse. OP, make sure you have some kind of hands free flashlight….or wait, is the outhouse wired for lighting? Maybe in that case, I could do it!!
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Post by cjinmo on Oct 15, 2022 17:38:26 GMT
Sounds like fun. That place is 45 minute drive from where I live. Didn’t know it existed.
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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 15, 2022 18:44:17 GMT
If you don't have a coffee maker , Starbucks instant coffee is delish. Pepper spray, jack knife, first aid kit, bug repellant, First aid stuff, pepper spray and bug repellent now on my list. Thank you!
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Post by tampascrapper on Oct 15, 2022 18:47:50 GMT
I grew up camping, with a family of 6, in a small trailer a little larger than your VW. Some of us kids were usually in tent or under the awning. Loved every minute of it!! I have no interest in tent camping anymore (I’m not sure I could get up off the ground in the morning, LOL) but this looks like so much fun!! I can just imagine sleeping with the windows open and hearing the birds chirping in the quiet in the morning. But I’m not sure I could do the outhouse situation. In my younger days, when I slept through the night, fine, but now that I get up once or twice in the night to pee, no way no how am I walking through the dark to an outhouse. OP, make sure you have some kind of hands free flashlight….or wait, is the outhouse wired for lighting? Maybe in that case, I could do it!! I had to check the website. Yes the outhouse has lights! Hallelujah 😊
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Post by melanell on Oct 15, 2022 18:59:01 GMT
Oooh, sounds fun! Enjoy! As for food, I like the idea of premade salads/bowls.
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