We Are Camping!
By DW Davis
@DWDavis (25812)
Pikeville, North Carolina
July 17, 2019 9:19pm CST
The site we are in was not designed for a camper like ours. It took me several attempts at backing in to get into the site the way I wanted. I might have managed it sooner, but the missus tried to help by shouting out things like, "a smidgeon more the other way," and, "watch out for that post," a second after I'd bumped into it. Don't worry - no damage done. I move very slowly when backing up our camper.
There is a rule written on a t-shirt regarding things spouses say to one another and the rule is that you never hold what someone says while parking the camper against them. I love that rule.
We did get set up and are happy with our site, now. I am, anyway. The missus is less enamored with it than she was since the Ranger came by and warned us not to pick up any sticks we see in the road if we happen to be out walking at night because they are probably copperheads or water moccasins enjoying the radiant heat from the pavement. This, my friends, is the reason we have a bathroom in the camper.
We are in for the night and will soon be heading to bed. In order to beat the worst of the heat, we plan on an early start and end to our outdoor activities tomorrow.
Do you have anything big planned for tomorrow? Or are you just happy tomorrow is Friday Eve?
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21 responses
@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jul 19
Glad you got that camper parked. Sounds like having a bathroom in the camper is a necessity. Hope you have a safe trip tomorrow. I am just where I am always at my PC. Rain is due for the rest of this week.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Jul 19
My rule is :
If you are in the woods there are snakes.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Jul 19
Poisonous snakes is I need to hear as deterrent.
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@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
18 Jul 19
I hope I'll have a blast tomorrow afternoon.
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@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
18 Jul 19
Trying to stay cool it is suppose to be 100 here tomorrow
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@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
21 Jul 19
@DWDavis Ouch. I would want to be in the water cooling off
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
21 Jul 19
@Tina30219 The only place to swim there is a muddy little river full of leeches, and old fish hooks.
@wolfgirl569 (95226)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Jul 19
We dont have to worry about those types of snakes too much here. Be careful hiking.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jul 19
We have improved our communication techniques when parking the caravan. I remember once standing by the driver's door, hands on hips and saying very clearly and distinctly - put the windows down, turn off the radio and LISTEN. We've got on much better since that day. 
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
18 Jul 19
It is just a normal day for me for sure
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
18 Jul 19
Glad you guys getting out to see the wilderness and yes no rules against cussing each other out while parking. Why I just volunteer ground guide when I know it is going to be a pain. I did that once when helping my friend move but to late he already hit my friends car. Left a good bruise, but did not dent, could have been worse. Do be careful of those snakes. I think Brooklyn found a rattler's nest a while back. That was scary the way she was sticking her nose in there and jumping back while hearing like a swarm of bees but a bit different going off.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
18 Jul 19
@DWDavis Nice, heard they make pretty good eating.
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
18 Jul 19
@crossbones27 I've never tried snake. My son has, and he said it was tasty.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
18 Jul 19
It seems you are so excited in your camping. That was scary if you pick a stick and turn out to be a snake. I experienced it I saw something curled I thought rubber only to shout hysterically when the head of the snake showed up and looked at me.
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@paigea (35702)
• Canada
18 Jul 19
I am sad tomorrow is Friday as it is the end of the week with my grandson. Chilly here again.
At the end of our rainy week of camping I was directing Hubby to hook up to the trailer, a nearby camper rushed up to take over my task. He said spouses just can't do this together.
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@janethwayne (5193)
• Philippines
18 Jul 19
Camping is fun and I tried it when I am in school.But not anymore now.I never do it for a decade I guess.
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