tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post8418570173698535325..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: Will there be decent coffee?allison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-25006981024703287892012-05-02T07:03:46.990+10:002012-05-02T07:03:46.990+10:00I waiting for the postscript - did you survive wit...I waiting for the postscript - did you survive without the plunger? I'm off to see if there's a follow up with lines brimming with enthusiasm for your newfound holiday mode.<br /><br />Happy day my friend and thank you for including this in the April "Post Of The Month" club.Felicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327661563449068137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-49138870407522569642012-04-11T21:44:13.768+10:002012-04-11T21:44:13.768+10:00Oh good luck, you're braver than me! I think t...Oh good luck, you're braver than me! I think the last time I went camping was when I was 14!Rhi @ Hummingbird's Songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01684186270132435867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-69336968925390930172012-04-10T15:02:04.215+10:002012-04-10T15:02:04.215+10:00I thought of you over the weekend (dry weather! A ...I thought of you over the weekend (dry weather! A miracle!). We had an awesome camping trip. I hope your virginal experience was equally good? xMultipleMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621170366257326241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-54745694838375475892012-04-08T23:19:01.772+10:002012-04-08T23:19:01.772+10:00Geez, I would have just taken the plunger. We'...Geez, I would have just taken the plunger. We're not savages. I assume you're not hiking into the depths of the Amazon or anything. You have a car to put things in, right? :) I'm sure you're having an awesome time. Really sure. Almost positive. Ahem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-69715428835975506772012-04-08T23:16:21.608+10:002012-04-08T23:16:21.608+10:00Two words - moka pot.
It's made out of metal...Two words - moka pot. <br />It's made out of metal, it won't break!<br />I can do camping quite joyously when Crazy Car Man makes me a coffee from the moka pot every morning. <br />Uluru at dawn - moka pot.<br />Rainbow beach when it's raining - moka pot.<br />No sleep at Lake Eyre because of mice (yes mice) - 2 moka pots.<br />Girding my loins for the Birdsville Track - moka pot.<br />Ahhh, moka pot. Take that, coffee and baby wipes and you're all good!Crazy Garden Ladyhttp://www.crazygardenlady.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-68864093664232563512012-04-04T21:07:11.266+10:002012-04-04T21:07:11.266+10:00We have the little Italian Espresso maker that we ...We have the little Italian Espresso maker that we ONLY use for camping (have to descale it every time the night before!) There is something about good coffee in the open air that just makes life (and the lack of sleep on a mattress that is NEVER thick or comfortable enough) worth it. Other than that - wine, the slanket, a beanie, a good rain jacket (guessing you don't have Gortex pants as well... that's probably just a me thing), matches and you are set!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035359686891598881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-59396780029094229912012-04-04T18:10:09.802+10:002012-04-04T18:10:09.802+10:00Are you kidding, you need a decent coffee when cam...Are you kidding, you need a decent coffee when camping more than any other time. So a stove top coffee maker, chamois towels, yoga mats or something light weight that is rolled up easily that goes under the blow up mattresses to keep the cold out a bit more. A brush and dust pan. A large pot you can come up with wonderful one pot wonders whilst camping or curry all made ready to go. A decent light (gas) and lots of Vanilla Mozi.Blonde One (Deb)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12726294348890346575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-32916113322435792302012-04-04T15:04:45.107+10:002012-04-04T15:04:45.107+10:00The closest we get to camping is venturing to our ...The closest we get to camping is venturing to our caravan. But it's not really close seeing we have running water, electricity, cooking, TV and a shower. Hardly close. I can camp for one night no problem, love the camp fire at night, toasting marshmallows under the stars. But next morning I'm outta there heading for the closest shower!<br /><br />But I'm sure you guys will have a great time and yes the boys will love it!lipgloss mummahttp://www.lipglossmumma.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-85486761661543375482012-04-04T14:08:58.691+10:002012-04-04T14:08:58.691+10:00Oh I would like to go camping... maybe not with al...Oh I would like to go camping... maybe not with all four kids though and absolutely and most certainly NOT with my husband. He's done his bit for camping. Am going to buy a tent just AS SOON as the garage has been tidied out...<br /><br />Good luck, be brave!Seana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225191303428309442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-49325987097862639992012-04-04T09:37:32.447+10:002012-04-04T09:37:32.447+10:00Love camping! I have camped with people who don...Love camping! I have camped with people who don't love it so much though and their tip for being able to sleep okay in a tent is to have a good mattress, lots of pillows and lots of warm blankets and/or doonas. That way you are nice and warm and hopefully comfy at night and getting an okay sleep when you're camping makes everything else so much better. And I agree with everyone else: take the coffee plunger!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243841590573082124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-24642624477786849312012-04-04T07:00:03.668+10:002012-04-04T07:00:03.668+10:00Everything does tastes better in the fresh air, es...Everything does tastes better in the fresh air, especially wine ;)<br />And I think it's actually illegal to have boy children and not take them camping. They will LOVE it. We took ours camping in summer, and it rained and hailed, but they just lapped it up. <br />Have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-522518578559466292012-04-04T06:36:24.245+10:002012-04-04T06:36:24.245+10:00We are campers, but not out wild in the bush type....We are campers, but not out wild in the bush type. I always make sure there is an amenities block if possible! I agree with the others who have said to take chocolate, coffee, wine, chair and dustpan - we have a habit of forgetting ours. <br />You'll have a great time! Looking forward to hearing how it goes!Penny's Portraitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01625000166397279642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-86456215926446955452012-04-04T02:04:47.942+10:002012-04-04T02:04:47.942+10:00Dear God, What are you doing?
Stay at home and tu...Dear God, What are you doing?<br /><br />Stay at home and turn off the power. <br /><br />Cranky Old Manjoehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-53209580134963163132012-04-03T23:23:59.132+10:002012-04-03T23:23:59.132+10:00Well done you for taking the plunge. Or not, as it...Well done you for taking the plunge. Or not, as it may be. Last time I camped was in England, in the rain. It was awful. I'm not sure I can ever go back! Can't wait to hear the tales ;)Tales of a Tai Taihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774961689281373749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-78518283442990409342012-04-03T22:56:15.575+10:002012-04-03T22:56:15.575+10:00Whenever I go travelling I take my Aeropress along...Whenever I go travelling I take my Aeropress along. Less mess than a plunger and fantastic coffee!<br />http://www.amazon.com/Aerobie-AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSKCharly Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965757198424788065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-14618382071744519552012-04-03T22:47:34.427+10:002012-04-03T22:47:34.427+10:00The plunger is as essential as the wine and chocol...The plunger is as essential as the wine and chocolate. My husband and kids loved camping. We now live in a country village where they camped for years! I am not a camper but went once or twice with above essentials. It was actually quite pleasant but don't tell them!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05793301413111868803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-37141565815155464702012-04-03T22:35:27.888+10:002012-04-03T22:35:27.888+10:00Country Boy announced to me that we should go camp...Country Boy announced to me that we should go camping sometime. It sounds like hell to me. When you get back be sure to write some 'how to' posts for newbies like me!Jo @ Country Life Experimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704622521770339221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-88583845109215510482012-04-03T22:33:08.468+10:002012-04-03T22:33:08.468+10:00Take the plunger. Camping doesn't have to be a...Take the plunger. Camping doesn't have to be about deprivation. I glamp (glamour camping). We glamped for 10 weeks. I'm with Diminishing Lucy - our two boys were much more independent after those 10 weeks. Hell, I don't even have to make their breakfast any more :)<br /><br />There is something about camping. So many people don't like it but it's simple, relaxing and you can just be. <br /><br />You don't need luck, you just need the plunger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-37668403327721375442012-04-03T22:26:40.730+10:002012-04-03T22:26:40.730+10:00I love camping (although I do not love the packing...I love camping (although I do not love the packing and unpacking!). You WILL love it though but you have to embrace the grot factor. Everything and everyone will get grotty. Take wipes unless you want to be escorting the kids to the bathrooms all the time. That shower you have when you get home will be like heaven. Pack the vino. A good chair is essential. I find it easier to just have the kids wearing rashie type tops and board shorts as they're easier to clean/rinse out instead of a whole heap of heavy clothing but that is especially for longer trip. Not sure how long you are going for. If you set up the tent without a major domestic occurring you are off to a great start :-) So much fun!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. Mel xxMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-89331931176399459622012-04-03T22:19:16.925+10:002012-04-03T22:19:16.925+10:00You know that I am taking note of all your tips. M...You know that I am taking note of all your tips. My To Do List is now very long...allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-83213636433236268542012-04-03T22:18:33.931+10:002012-04-03T22:18:33.931+10:00I wish I could send you photos from my last campin...I wish I could send you photos from my last camping adventure. Proper glasses, lots of gin. And my friend Dave's coffee machine. Yes. Really. It was almost fun. Except for the outdoors part.Stella Orbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07096066350719890367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-62320947960206694152012-04-03T22:18:06.983+10:002012-04-03T22:18:06.983+10:00My coffee solution is coffee bags. It's not pl...My coffee solution is coffee bags. It's not plunger quality, but nicer than instant.<br /><br />Wine, socks and any other peace loving substances you can find. And marshmallows.<br /><br />The boys will love it and so will you! Promise! (Your friends sound most organised, BTW.)<br /><br />We camp a fair bit. It's a quick and easy holiday. In all seriousness, it makes the kids so much more independant in an amazingly short time. It enables a huge amount of talking and a totally different style of play and conversations and imaginations.<br /><br />I love the shift. The shift from organised routine driven careful Mummy to "ah fuck it, your teeth wont rot and no don't worry about a change of socks and ooops I forgot to put a bra on but I dont care cos we're camping...."<br /><br />And the best bit? When the kids fall exhausted in a heap and the grown ups sit round the fire with red wine. The smell of woodsmoke and burnt marshmallows and red plonk and laughing. I am envious!!Diminishing Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072304081006798910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-55410431320225995812012-04-03T22:15:53.256+10:002012-04-03T22:15:53.256+10:00We love camping.
Take a dustpan and brush - sand i...We love camping.<br />Take a dustpan and brush - sand in the tent is annoying - until you've drunk enough wine, anyway.<br />Be warned - you may wear a beanie at some point - voluntarily.<br />We're camping over Easter.<br />I can't wait - but am a little apprehensive about spending the whole trip sober.<br />It might change my camping loving ways.<br />Enjoy!<br />:-) xMum on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543791863884733714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-27970401198773251692012-04-03T22:09:16.983+10:002012-04-03T22:09:16.983+10:00We have taken all of our boys camping from the age...We have taken all of our boys camping from the age of six months. I even did an overnight hike with my baby last year - pack on the back, baby on the front. We usually take our stove-top cafetiere camping, and we only have a lightweight set up. It is the small luxuries you appreciate all the more in the wild. Have fun!Alison Bennett Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856998435125114810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-2154703833596377302012-04-03T22:01:12.924+10:002012-04-03T22:01:12.924+10:00Sounds like a great trip! It's fun to bring al...Sounds like a great trip! It's fun to bring along some Jiffy Pop popcorn to pop over a fire or cook stove. Have fun.Marcyhttp://www.tootimidandsqueamish.com/noreply@blogger.com