pridemom
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Post by pridemom on Nov 9, 2016 19:48:06 GMT
DH and I need to get away for a couple of days. Our B&B budget has been eaten by yet another urgent medical bill, so a friend suggested camping. We have a great tent and a new raised air bed to keep us off the ground. We found a state park with facilities open through the end of the month and has electric sites. I figure an electric blanket with our sleeping bags will do the job of staying warm.
Any tips?
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ginacivey
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Post by ginacivey on Nov 9, 2016 19:49:50 GMT
people camp in all sorts of weather
as long is it isn't going to rain or snow...or be unreasonably cold
go for it
and for your particular location ....i say YES
gina
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Post by pridemom on Nov 9, 2016 20:22:55 GMT
people camp in all sorts of weather as long is it isn't going to rain or snow...or be unreasonably cold go for it and for your particular location ....i say YES gina We've never camped this late or without the kids. We're heading to Table Rock Lake and the weather should be great. I need to test our lanterns since it gets dark so early. |
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Post by Zee on Nov 9, 2016 20:25:18 GMT
I'm jealous, I totally would go! But I love tent camping. I think we're a rarity around here (meaning, the peas)  |
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Post by ntsf on Nov 9, 2016 20:28:04 GMT
I am going camping this weekend..but in socal, it will be hot. a raised air bed is not necessarily good for warmth... can be a suck for your heat from the body.
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Post by georgiapea on Nov 9, 2016 20:39:34 GMT
People snow camp, so this weekend should be fine. An electric blanket in your tent should make it nice and toasty.
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Post by annabella on Nov 9, 2016 20:54:42 GMT
Not sure the weather where you live, but my friends went camping at the beach last weekend. Everyone was wearing warm clothes in the pics.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 21:32:25 GMT
Dress in layers so you can easily adjust to the conditions and your activity level.
Have fun!
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Post by Bobomommy on Nov 9, 2016 21:39:15 GMT
I've tent camped in cold weather and here's my suggestion. Heat rises, so rather than put an electric blanket on top of you put it under you. This provides a layer of warmth between your body and the cold air in the mattress. Then pile on the blankets and quilts over yourself.
Also, wear a hat to bed. It will keep you from losing heat. Even better would be one of the ski mask type hats that covers your face, as my nose always got so cold that I'd end up putting my head under the covers.
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ginacivey
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Post by ginacivey on Nov 9, 2016 21:50:00 GMT
We're heading to Table Rock Lake and the weather should be great. you'll be fine! and it'll be fun! gina |
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Post by pierkiss on Nov 9, 2016 22:00:53 GMT
Well I think you're nuts! But I hate camping and think everyone who does it is nuts!  As long as it's not going to snow or rain where you are I think it's fine to go camping this weekend. |
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Post by mom on Nov 9, 2016 22:03:42 GMT
Well I think you're nuts! But I hate camping and think everyone who does it is nuts! As long as it's not going to snow or rain where you are I think it's fine to go camping this weekend. Ha! My thoughts exactly! There's no way I am doing it - cold weather, hot weather, November or July. |
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Post by freebird on Nov 10, 2016 0:20:31 GMT
I'd probably sleep like a rock as long as my body was warm. I love sleeping in a cold room. I say go for it, have an adventure!
When my husband was in scouts, he always loves to tell the story of them going on a camping trip with snow blowing in the tent. His buddy had a terrible sleeping bag and was freezing his ass off so they ended up sharing.
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Post by Zee on Nov 10, 2016 0:32:30 GMT
I remember not being able to go with when my son and husband went for Cub Scouts, and I was sad I missed out so DS and I camped out in the yard the next weekend. It was freezing but it was so fun to read stories by lantern and cuddle up in a big warm sleeping bag (he was 7 I think, and didn't mind sharing). Such a sweet memory |
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Nov 10, 2016 1:36:57 GMT
I say go! It's cold here in Pa (no snow yet) and I've been itching to go camping.
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Post by pridemom on Nov 10, 2016 2:07:13 GMT
I am LOL'ing at some replies. I really need to get out of the house. We'd take our girls, but they are teens who whine. Temps this weekend are in the mid 60's with a low of 40. During the day this week my office has been so warm we run the A/C. It should be fine with blankets and fleece jackets.
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Post by Grom Pea on Nov 10, 2016 2:34:45 GMT
Lol if you were in San Diego maybe, it was 100 degrees today, way too hot for me to camp. I like camping when it's cold though, it's fun to have a fire and I sleep well when I'm bundled up and it's cold.
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Nov 10, 2016 2:36:43 GMT
We had a pop-up camper, which is quite different from tent camping. That said, I live in TX and we often went camping this time of year because it's too hot in the summer. (We didn't have air conditioning.)
Camping this time of year is wonderful. It warms up during the day and cools off nicely at night. It's great for sitting around a campfire after dark and toasting marshmallows.
We had less problems with mosquitos camping in the fall as well. We often went camping the week of Thanksgiving.
Just check the weather for the dates you plan to camp. If you get out there and you decide it's too cold or the weather becomes unpleasant you can always return home.
One year we went camping and it rained. We had a DVD player so we went to Wal-Mart and bought a movie and some snacks. We watched the movie and munched on snacks and had a cozy evening.
You could also take some games to play in the evening after the sun goes down. Have fun!
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Post by Chips on Nov 10, 2016 19:32:47 GMT
I am LOL'ing at some replies. I really need to get out of the house. We'd take our girls, but they are teens who whine. Temps this weekend are in the mid 60's with a low of 40. During the day this week my office has been so warm we run the A/C. It should be fine with blankets and fleece jackets. 60's sounds like perfect weather camping and so, lucky you can bring an electric blanket. Have a great time |
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