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Wingeezer · 08-24-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelegood

We would never have time to be bored, the old addadge "so many things, so little time!", but I've not seen anyone mention "geocaching" yet. Very entertaining, time consuming and fun.

...... and often good exercise too! I always print off a bunch of geocache sheets when we are heading to a particular location, and more often than not we find time to do at least some of them. There id an afdded advantage in that they often lead you to scenic spots nown to the locals who placed the caches, and that you would not otherwise find.

As well, we always tike a couple of inexpensive and well used mountain bikes and always get use out of them.

Being a bit of a "gadget" guy, I often take an old metal detector that I have along too although it doesn't seem to get used all that often - just if I spot a place that looks promising and where I believe it to be allowed.

The latest hobby is (trying) to learn to play the banjo - I try to play it very quietly in consideration of folk who may not like it quite as much as me, and only for a short while partaking of a libation or three before our evening meal, sometimes while tending the BBQ!

Brian

funkill · 10-09-2009, 07:52 AM

How about horsing (is that a word?). I've been doing quite a bit of horse camping --- course, you need someone to pull the horse trailer! That is, until I get a hitch added to my trailer.

At the end of the month I'm going back to Live Oak FL and try a new place: 7BarL Ranch. The owner offered us the use of a generator if the few powered sites are taken ... hummmmmmmm We'll see.

Otherwise I just enjoy the outdoors in a relaxing manner. Sometimes I paint or sketch. During my Thanksgiving trip, I plan to (finally) do my Christmas cards. Well, at least I'm planning to do that. Likely they'll sit in the box again this year

Laura

AIR-Quarius · 10-09-2009, 02:18 PM

Our intentions include traveling short distances to places where we can park right at where we are working on a mural somewhere....just like the contractors do when they do their thing with a SOB on their worksites. I am not hip to the idea of spending too much time driving and pulling the AS around (too dangerous) (and gas consumeing) so...we hope to leap from job to job, and this way we get to see America,and work at what I do best, and not have crack head neighbors. I want lots of space between me and others at all times. Also bring the digital camera along.! This way we can be out by the highways painting...and folks will drive by and they will say 'Look at that Airstream Herbert!

DaveFL · 10-09-2009, 04:01 PM

While in the MH all the comforts of home, then get up in the morning and discover what the new place has to offer. Still trying to figure out how to carry kayaks and bikes, maybe a new toad we can do both.

ROBERT CROSS · 10-09-2009, 07:48 PM

This looks pretty good to me on this chilly, wet October night.....

J5MM · 03-02-2011, 01:03 PM

We teach our son about nature (he is 7) and do many science experiements. We go hiking, beachcombing (have put a message in a bottle in the Pacific Ocean - he is very excited) and pretty much spend as much time outdoors taking our lunches to go in our backpacks and retreating back into our Airstream when the sun sets.

Getaways · 03-07-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shermantic

Lots of adult play time

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Don't even really have to bring a companion for that....

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Originally Posted by Janet

If you get really desperate you could polish...

Hoping not to offend anyone, but I couldn't help putting these three together......

Steelegood · 03-08-2011, 08:32 AM

When on the road, and at a "spot", if I see another AS, I get in their business, you know, introduce myself, and start a conversation (NOTE: can always see the white of my wife's eyes as they roll up and to the back of her head

, "you don't know those people!", oh...., yeah...., wife thinks I'm crazy!). Usually ends up in a pot luck dinner, and good conversation.

FlashSilver · 04-02-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelegood

When on the road, and at a "spot", if I see another AS, I get in their business, you know, introduce myself, and start a conversation (NOTE: can always see the white of my wife's eyes as they roll up and to the back of her head

, "you don't know those people!", oh...., yeah...., wife thinks I'm crazy!). Usually ends up in a pot luck dinner, and good conversation.

I guess I would do the same, but I have yet to see another AS when boon docking. I see them in commercial campgrounds occasionally, but I don't go there. I tell my friends if they ever see my rig in a commercial campground, please call the police because it's been stolen.

Kristi Foster · 04-02-2011, 06:01 AM

I take my guitar along and practice. It is the only time it comes out of it's case, so I play very softly. Somehow my fingers actual start to remember the notes, sort of like typing. I also take along water color pencils, watercolor paints, sketch pads, and learn how to draw books. I find a beautiful spot and try to capture it on paper.On a rainy day, If there is a unique vintage trailer set up in view of my campsite, I have also been known to make a watercolor of it and give it to the folks.

DougZ · 04-02-2011, 06:18 AM

During the day, if I'm not in my kayak, I'm exploring with my camera. At night I try to turn as much wood as I can into smoke. Camping without a campfire is like a meal without food.

Air Cruiser · 04-04-2011, 10:04 AM

Dougz,

That's a very good analogy. I agree.

Deb

funkill · 04-04-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristi Foster

I take my guitar along and practice. It is the only time it comes out of it's case, so I play very softly. Somehow my fingers actual start to remember the notes, sort of like typing. I also take along water color pencils, watercolor paints, sketch pads, and learn how to draw books. I find a beautiful spot and try to capture it on paper.On a rainy day, If there is a unique vintage trailer set up in view of my campsite, I have also been known to make a watercolor of it and give it to the folks.

Oh - oh -- I want to camp near you! But what defines "unique set up"? I think I can do unique - but it probably isn't always viewed as attractive.

But really, what a wonderful gift. Wish I was that creative and that thoughtful. I usually just occupy my hands with a beverage.

Laura

Wayne&Sam · 04-04-2011, 03:43 PM

Why would we listen to an entertainment suggestion form someone named "funkill"?

pmclemore · 04-04-2011, 04:16 PM

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Why would we listen to an entertainment suggestion form someone named "funkill"?

She set up the first? Only? Space shuttle launch rally. She's my hero. Pat

Gene · 04-04-2011, 05:01 PM

Ok, my curiosity finally has gotten to me—"funkill" is kinda strange for a name. Laura, what is it about?

And while we are at it—Pill? The names rhyme too—what's going on?

Gene

GreggH · 04-04-2011, 05:24 PM

Besides the already mentioned things we have spent 2 winter seasons volunteering in Everglades Nat Park, two other years we attended Archaeology field schools in Tn. State and National parks could always use help. We've been retired 11 years now and our bucket list keeps getting longer instead of shorter as we learn about more opportunities to involve ourselves in.
Greggh

Chief · 04-04-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CrawfordGene

Ok, my curiosity finally has gotten to me—"funkill" is kinda strange for a name. Laura, what is it about?

And while we are at it—Pill? The names rhyme too—what's going on?

Gene

Gene,
I've had the unique, and distinct, pleasure of sharing an adult beverage with both you and Laura. She is certainly not a "fun" killer, but a very nice young lady who was brave enough to tow her "olive" to Canopener by herself this past January. I think she may have been a bit surprised at how hard us "old" folks partied, but will probably be returning next year for a repeat birthday greeting.

Chief

funkill · 04-04-2011, 07:07 PM

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Gene,
I've had the unique, and distinct, pleasure of sharing an adult beverage with both you and Laura. She is certainly not a "fun" killer, but a very nice young lady who was brave enough to tow her "olive" to Canopener by herself this past January. I think she may have been a bit surprised at how hard us "old" folks partied, but will probably be returning next year for a repeat birthday greeting.

Chief

Awe thanks Chief. It was indeed a pleasure to meet you and party with all of you. I fell asleep on my couch 2 of the nights at Topsail - never made it to the bed. Course, my dog already had it taken...

Thanks Pat --- so, there hasn't been much interest in a repeat rally. I was starting to take it personally so I appreciate your complement. Maybe I'll try again for the FINAL Shuttle Launch in June.

Funkill --- nickname from work. Printer spits out documents with last name followed by first inititial & middle initial = FUNKLL. Some sick fool thougth Funkill was funnier. It stuck.

If I am still in FL, I'll be back for my B-day. And more prepared - how was I to know about those early morning toasts with Joe & Annette? Hope my rear end is still attached.

But if it's not, it will only give us all something else to laugh at! Not that laughs are in short avail.....

Laura

Oh - so I can add to the original question.... I have found a love for games! Dang, never knew card & board games could be so fun. I am addicted to Rumycube (sp ?), Taboo and Flash Scrabble (though it makes up words).

AIR-Quarius · 04-05-2011, 04:01 AM

Boondocking itself will keep you occupied. I play and keep a hand full of time passing 'eye to hand' types of games in the laptop The latest one being 'CHICKEN INVADERS, ULTIMATE OMLET (sp)'. House keeping, organizing, and throwing out un needed weight and material 'crap' that builds up almost by itself. Staying tuned in to earth quakes and where the sun is located in the pm's. And watching for the the best places to live and work. And watching the weather.Airstreams hold up to so many of the elements and its fun to continue fortifying the house against the weather for future use.