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Cay Gibson
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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 9:29am \| IP Logged

There's been some interest and discussion going at this thread about getting together for a southern campout.

If you're interested or have any ideas about meeting places, please let us know.

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 10:02am \| IP Logged

Can NC friends join, too?

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 10:08am \| IP Logged

I'll definitely be interested!

Just let me know the time and place.... we've been meaning to explore the South more anyways....

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 10:17am \| IP Logged

I'll help you search or research some places, Cay.

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 10:31am \| IP Logged

I am interested but when you say camping, do you mean real camping? with tents and roughing it? or do you mean my kind of camping that is in a place with bathrooms?
What dates are we talking about?

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 10:39am \| IP Logged

I might be interested. I'm in the Houston area but haven't been here in awhile since we've been moving! Keep me posted.
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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 10:58am \| IP Logged

Natalia wrote:

I am interested but when you say camping, do you mean real camping? with tents and roughing it? or do you mean my kind of camping that is in a place with bathrooms?

I know I don't belong in this thread, but I couldn't resist saying that Natalia, you sound like MY kind of woman. I'm probably worse than you...I've never camped in my life. The only time I slept outdoors was the WYD in Denver!

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 11:19am \| IP Logged

I'm in! We camp with our Little Flowers families and have found that shelters can work as a great compromise between the die-hard campers and the get-me-through-the-weekend campers.

I saw that Galveston was mentioned in the other thread. We have made several family trips there and have stayed at the Seascape. It's one of the few condos that are on the beach. It's definitely pricier than camping but I seem to remember camper hook-ups near by if that makes a difference.

just my 2 cents.

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lapazfarm wrote:

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Anyone with a 4Real signature line.

Camping. I grew up tenting and we started out tenting with my two oldest dc. Then we bought a pop-up, then we bought a full-size camper with bathroom. I've never looked back.

But...I can't tow the camper without dear hubby. So if he can't make it I'll have to rent a cabin or borrow my oldest son's tent. Better yet, I'll have him take us camping and he can get me all set-up and then go fishing. It's nice having two men in the family.

Let's come up with locations first then vote whether to camp or resort it. Some of the campsites have very nice group facilities.

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 11:23am \| IP Logged

Cay Gibson wrote:

lapazfarm wrote:

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Camping.

Ooops. I didn't mean this as in "It's a camping trip!"

No. No.

I meant: "Talking about camping."

I'm reading Suz reply right now. I love the condo-idea. Mainly because I've never stayed in one and it's a very comfortable option.

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 11:25am \| IP Logged

If it works with our schedule, I'd be up for it. I love camping and am nearby.

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 12:18pm \| IP Logged

I don't mind either one - camping versus those with bathrooms. I never done the later in United States before so let me know so that I can go buy the necessary equipment. :p

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Posted: Jan 25 2007 at 1:48pm \| IP Logged

I have family in LA that we are due to visit this summer...depending on the dates, we might be able to come while we are down there visiting family.

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Keep me in the loop, we have family in the Pensacola area so head up north every now and again...

I've never camped in the south, but if you'll protect me from the alligators, Cay, I'll bring my tent!

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JennGM wrote:

[QUOTE=Natalia] I Natalia, you sound like MY kind of woman.

I always thought we had a lot in common. Now I know

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Posted: Jan 26 2007 at 12:22am \| IP Logged

I have some thoughts.....imagine that

Anyway.............whoever gets in charge of this.....I will be happy to give you our failures to learn by

...if you want!

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Would lurkers be welcome??

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We'll be there!
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marihalojen wrote:

I've never camped in the south, but if you'll protect me from the crocodiles, Cay, I'll bring my tent!

Okay, Jennifer, you live on a boat in the Keys but you've never camped in the south? Hon, I think you're a natural. You'll be able to show all of us how it's done.

And forget the crocodiles. It's the mosquitoes that will get you.

Btw, we have alligators in our swamps. Just a slight technicality.

marcie wrote:

Would lurkers be welcome??

Marcie, I already had your name listed.

Chari wrote:

I have some thoughts.....imagine that

Anyway.............whoever gets in charge of this.....I will be happy to give you our failures to learn by

...if you want!

Do we want?!!! Need we ask!!!?

Give us the scoop, Chari. I was going to ask you anyway. Am I in charge though? Goodness, NO! I am not a take-charge kind of person---as you will all discover when we're together. I'll be the one sitting by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate in my hands. My oldest son will be pitching the tent and my second son will be making the fire.

I am so not high energy.

I'm a terrible coordinator and if someone doesn't raise their hand to take charge then we're all on this sinking ship together.

Dawnie wrote:

I have family in LA that we are due to visit this summer...depending on the dates, we might be able to come while we are down there visiting family.

Dawn

I guess we need to pinpoint a season.

Spring 2007 is too soon, I think.

Summer 2007? Need I say it's too hot (though I do hate to miss Dawn having a chance to visit).

And I don't say HOT lightly. Between the bugs and heat we'd all be miserable...unless we rent that condo.

Fall 2007

(My personal vote!)

Winter 2007

Spring 2008

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Cay Gibson wrote:

And forget the crocodiles. It's the mosquitoes that will get you.

Btw, we have alligators in our swamps. Just a slight technicality.

But those mosquitoes can be as big as alligators!!!

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