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Welcome to today’s QotD! With Memorial Day right around the corner, the camping season is about to officially begin. So...
Question(s) of the Day Are you a Camper (okay rainroosty, I mean, do you camp, not are you a tent! )? Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?"
If you are a Camper, how do you do it: Really primitive; tent, outhouse, no showers, no electricity (and no smart phone!)? Semi-primitive; tent, flush toilets, showers, no electricity? In a cabin? In a camping "vehicle" of any sort (with electricity): pop-up? pull-behind camper? RV? Other?
If you are not a Camper, are you more put-off by: Bugs? Wild animals? Dirt? Lack of civilized amenities? Lack of privacy? Have you just never tried it? Other?
Just for Fun: Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town?
Bonus Question: Do you wear bifocals?
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Today’s Word: chrestomathy \ kres-TOM-uh-thee \ , noun; 1. A collection of selected literary passages.
Today is: Declaration of the Bab Day National Taffy Day World Crohn's and Colitis Day World Turtle Day
Quote of the Day: Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch. ~ Robert Orben ~
Question(s) of the Day Are you a Camper? Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?" I'd rather go fishing, and afterwards spend the night in a bed with a roof over it.
If you are not a Camper, are you more put-off by: Lack of civilized amenities
Just for Fun: Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town? What? You mean like stalked them? I can't say I really follow bands. I hadn't thought about it, but am more likely to want to see an individual. I don't go to a lot of concerts, but do enjoy them occasionally.
Bonus Question: Do you wear bifocals? Not yet. I can see the day is arriving, sort of.
Question(s) of the Day
Are you a Camper?
Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?" My days of tent camping and cheap hotels are looong behind me!
If you are a Camper, how do you do it:
Really primitive; tent, outhouse, no showers, no electricity (and no smart phone!)?
Semi-primitive; tent, flush toilets, showers, no electricity?
In a cabin?
In a camping "vehicle" of any sort (with electricity):
pop-up?
pull-behind camper? We had one for several years. I miss it!
RV?
Other?
Just for Fun:
Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town? Used to see the Marshall Tucker Band every year they played the Jersey Shore in the late 70's.
Bonus Question:
Do you wear bifocals? No
Today is:
Declaration of the Bab Day
National Taffy Day
World Crohn's and Colitis Day
World Turtle Day
Question(s) of the Day Are you a Camper (okay rainroosty, I mean, do you camp, not are you a tent! )? Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?"
I don't mind camping for a weekend occasionally with other adults - but I don't like camping with kids. I think it's all the dirt and mess that kids bring to camping (and the tent) that puts me off! On the other hand I like cheap hotels - not divy ones, but Mom 'n Pop type motels in small town USA, and pension type hotels in Europe. They are individual and have a 'character' all their own, whereas 3 and 4-star hotels all seem to look and feel like each other. If you are a Camper, how do you do it: Really primitive; tent, outhouse, no showers, no electricity (and no smart phone!)? I don't care about the phone but prefer not to camp too primitively. Semi-primitive; tent, flush toilets, showers, no electricity? This is okay In a cabin? This is preferable In a camping "vehicle" of any sort (with electricity): Never tried this pop-up? Sounds a bit claustrophobic pull-behind camper? Not sure what this is - caravan?? RV? Never tried this Other?
If you are not a Camper, are you more put-off by: Bugs? Wild animals? Dirt? Lack of civilized amenities? Lack of privacy? Have you just never tried it? Other? I don't like being cold or too hot.
Just for Fun: Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town? The only bands/performers we get in our small town are second-raters who 'cover' usually dead famous artists! Not worth following!
Question(s) of the Day Are you a Camper (okay rainroosty, I mean, do you camp, not are you a tent! )?Yes!!! Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?"
If you are a Camper, how do you do it: Really primitive; tent, outhouse, no showers, no electricity (and no smart phone!)? Semi-primitive; tent, flush toilets, showers, no electricity? In a cabin? In a camping "vehicle" of any sort (with electricity): pop-up? pull-behind camper? RV? Other?
If you are not a Camper, are you more put-off by: Bugs? Wild animals? Dirt? Lack of civilized amenities? Lack of privacy? Have you just never tried it? Other?
Just for Fun: Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town?Not any more. Back in the day, I followed a few local bands.
Bonus Question: Do you wear bifocals?I do sometimes.
Today is: Declaration of the Bab Day National Taffy Day World Crohn's and Colitis Day World Turtle Day
Quote of the Day: Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch. ~ Robert Orben ~
Have a great day everyone! Same to you, and thanks for the Q's today!
Last edited by Sweetie Pie; 05-23-2012 at 05:57 AM..
Question(s) of the Day
Are you a Camper (okay rainroosty, I mean, do you camp, not are you a tent! )?
Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?"
Tent Only for over night though.. I do need to shower of course..
If you are a Camper, how do you do it: Really primitive; tent, outhouse, no showers, no electricity (and no smart phone!)?
Semi-primitive; tent, flush toilets, showers, no electricity?
In a cabin?
In a camping "vehicle" of any sort (with electricity):
pop-up?
pull-behind camper?
RV?
Other?
If you are not a Camper, are you more put-off by:
Bugs?
Wild animals?
Dirt?
Lack of civilized amenities?
Lack of privacy?
Have you just never tried it?
Other?
Just for Fun:
Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town?
I've seen so many bands(concerts) I don't follow one particular band to be honest..
Question(s) of the Day
Are you a Camper (okay rainroosty, I mean, do you camp, not are you a tent! )? No
Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?"
If you are a Camper, how do you do it:
Really primitive; tent, outhouse, no showers, no electricity (and no smart phone!)?
Semi-primitive; tent, flush toilets, showers, no electricity?
In a cabin?
In a camping "vehicle" of any sort (with electricity):
pop-up?
pull-behind camper?
RV?
Other?
If you are not a Camper, are you more put-off by:
Bugs?
Wild animals?
Dirt?
Lack of civilized amenities?
Lack of privacy? I don’t mind roughing it with the exception of no Internet and having zero alone time (assuming I’m camping with other people)!
Have you just never tried it?
Other?
Just for Fun:
Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town? Pat Metheny.
He’s on the guitar-harp in this video:
Bonus Question:
Do you wear bifocals? No, but I did growing up for awhile. Then I had to switch to separate reading and distance cause my lenses were too thick for bifocals. Now I read with my fingers. No bifocals for me!
Today’s Word:
chrestomathy \ kres-TOM-uh-thee \ , noun;
1. A collection of selected literary passages.
Sounds more like a medical test than an “anthology”! Lol.
Today is:
Declaration of the Bab Day
National Taffy Day
World Crohn's and Colitis Day
World Turtle Day
Quote of the Day:
Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch. ~ Robert Orben ~
Lol, I’m perfectly happy living with all my vices—CD being one of them!
Have a great day everyone! You too! Internship today. I love it so far!
I have always wanted to try camping. There are plenty of adverts on the telly for camping equipment. I have talked this over a few times with Judy. Her answer. "Where do I plug in my hairdryer in a tent." Roughing it to Judy is anything less than 4 star hotel.
Are you a Camper (okay rainroosty, I mean, do you camp, not are you a tent! )? I would say I'm more of an RVer. I live in the country with nature, woods, and water all around....so when I go camping I want to be social and have amenities I don't need to "get away" from it all
Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?" Ooh....I don't like those. They can be really nasty especially when you have a small fat dog and you have to get a nasty dog room.
Some of those rooms give me the heebie jeebies....and today you have to be concerned about bed bugs
Here is the bed bug registry if you want to check out your temporary digs. Bed Bug Registry City Maps
If you are a Camper, how do you do it:
Really primitive; tent, outhouse, no showers, no electricity (and no smart phone!)? I did that when I was a kid..so been there done that, lol
Semi-primitive; tent, flush toilets, showers, no electricity?
In a cabin? I like doing that
In a camping "vehicle" of any sort (with electricity):
pop-up?
pull-behind camper?
RV? Oh yeah....now this is the life. This is the only time you will ever see my DH relaxed
Other?
If you are not a Camper, are you more put-off by: You should try it. I love having my own bed, kitchen, and bathroom while I am traveling. It's cool to stop at a rest area and cook up some bacon and eggs for breakfast
Bugs?
Wild animals?
Dirt?
Lack of civilized amenities?
Lack of privacy?
Have you just never tried it?
Other?
Just for Fun:
Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town? No.
Question(s) of the Day Are you a Camper (okay rainroosty, I mean, do you camp, not are you a tent! )? Nope Or is a cheap hotel your idea of "roughing it?" No
If you are not a Camper, are you more put-off by: Bugs Wild animals Dirt Lack of civilized amenities Lack of privacy All of the above
Just for Fun: Have you ever "followed" your favorite band, or is there a band or performer that you go see every time they're in town? I never followed anyone - no time and no money! And I wish there were some artists I could go and see on a regular basis, (or even just once, at least).
Have a lovely day!
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I can't say I really follow bands. I hadn't thought about it, but am more likely to want to see an individual. I don't go to a lot of concerts, but do enjoy them occasionally. 
I can see the day is arriving, sort of. 
We had one for several years. I miss it! 
