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Quote: Originally posted by vixen123 on 06/03/2005

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Does anybody take a microwave camping with them, in a tent.  If so, do these run OK on a normal EHU.

Or is this classed as "not proper camping" lol.

Vixen123

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LOL!  I'm a bit like you, Vixen.   A few years ago I put an electric toaster in our camper ...... and my kids went ballistic when they saw it!   "That's not camping" could be heard all around the campsite!

Mind you, they have had an electric hookup, lights in the tent, gas cookers etc ...... now when I were a lad ...................   ;-))

I suppose that there must be a lot to be said for just being different ....... compared to many, my kids have had very good experiences ....... staying in nice hotels and very expensive (friends!) villas ......... but at the end of the day, my kids really appreciate some good old-fashioned camping!  No 'luxuries' ....... just something different.

On occasions we have taken their school friends on camping holidays with us ...... and bearing in mind that some of these kids are rather spoilt, have their own horses (in one case a girl had 5 horses of her own!!), I am amazed at how well they fit in and really enjoy a good camping holiday.  It's so different to what they ae used to - but it's so natural.

It doesn't come down to gadgets, possessions etc ......... I think it comes down to the comeraderie,  teamwork, friendliness, openness and involvement in camping.   Getting back to basics is great (IMHO) for developing kids.  I hope that my kids pass on those values to their kids and that they all enjoy camping ..... it really can teach youngsters a lot about themselves and help them in their future lives.

On another board I get castigated for the lifestyle I now lead ..... which I accept.  But, despite some comments to the contrary, I am at my happiest, sitting outside our camper/tent, having had a good BBQ and a few glasses, watching my kids enjoy themselves without TV's, headphones and all the other modern paraphenalia .................. it's a real eye-opener!  ENJOY - camping is great!   :-)

Quote: Originally posted by wildie on 06/03/2005

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what about a dishwasher cant take everything else and leave that at home can you

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Quote: Originally posted by big b on 08/03/2005

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maybe someone should invent an electric sleeping bag liner. Justhink how cosy that would be

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Quote: Originally posted by Oozat on 08/03/2005

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On another board I get castigated for the lifestyle I now lead ..... which I accept.  But, despite some comments to the contrary, I am at my happiest, sitting outside our camper/tent, having had a good BBQ and a few glasses, watching my kids enjoy themselves without TV's, headphones and all the other modern paraphenalia .................. it's a real eye-opener!  ENJOY - camping is great!   :-)

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Castigated for going camping?  Goodness me.....my kids regard camping as the best holiday out. My son is the envy of his friends...they beg to come with us at weekends.

Quote: Originally posted by Mrs R on 08/03/2005

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Hey you may jest about this but I'm taking my childrens lecky blankets (brand new machine washable ones that are BEAB approved) with us next Friday.  It's a bit cold for them....don't want to give them pnuemonia....me and oh have each other to keep warm.

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BEAB approaved they may be, but its very unlikley the BEAB approval intends that the electric blanket is to be used in the damp atmosphere of a tent.

I would suggest that you should not use electric blankets unless the manufacturers say they are safe in that environement, ring them up and ask.

How do you fit it all in?

We have big tent and clothes on back seat of 4X4

Dogs in boot of car

Trailer full of BBQ, kitchen stuff, etc etc

Then roof rack with wind break and chairs on!

Good job no kids - no room for them

Quote: Originally posted by wildie on 09/03/2005

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well i can say i have camped in the most wild sites going and in mid winter too all without a tent.

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thats hardcore.. i sleep nude.. bet you dont ha ha lol

 I been to scotchland never saw no midgets