Comments on: The World According to Glinda http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/ Celebrating the Joys of Parenting and Childhood Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:45:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Eilish http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15464 Eilish Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:01:57 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15464 I think I've said before on this site how much my family and I love our 25 foot Airstream. It is so comfortable and definitely the coolest toy we own. That's my kind of camping, though I was raised with granola-eating tent campers and loved every minute of it as a child. Our Airstream was the best (very large) chunk of money we have ever spent. We go to the beach most often and a lot of the best beach campgrounds don't even allow tent camping because there are no bathrooms. The best thing about it is that it is truly self-contained, meaning we can go anywhere, park and be in total comfort in our own little house. It also doubles as a guest house for visiting family and friends. Say what you will about the cost of an Airstream, but they are cheaper than getting a bigger house (plus, they're mobile). I think I’ve said before on this site how much my family and I love our 25 foot Airstream. It is so comfortable and definitely the coolest toy we own. That’s my kind of camping, though I was raised with granola-eating tent campers and loved every minute of it as a child.

Our Airstream was the best (very large) chunk of money we have ever spent. We go to the beach most often and a lot of the best beach campgrounds don’t even allow tent camping because there are no bathrooms. The best thing about it is that it is truly self-contained, meaning we can go anywhere, park and be in total comfort in our own little house.

It also doubles as a guest house for visiting family and friends. Say what you will about the cost of an Airstream, but they are cheaper than getting a bigger house (plus, they’re mobile).

]]> By: La Petite Acadienne http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15295 La Petite Acadienne Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:11:19 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15295 Good mention about the cats, raincoaster. We used to live near a campsite, and every summer, someone would lose their cat. We think that's how we wound up with our kitten -- he found our doorstep in October and was half-starved. Their loss was our gain, though. That cat was the sweetest, purriest, cuddliest cat who ever lived. And I do enjoy camping now with my husband -- he's also big on staying comfortable while "roughing it". Good mention about the cats, raincoaster. We used to live near a campsite, and every summer, someone would lose their cat. We think that’s how we wound up with our kitten — he found our doorstep in October and was half-starved. Their loss was our gain, though. That cat was the sweetest, purriest, cuddliest cat who ever lived.

And I do enjoy camping now with my husband — he’s also big on staying comfortable while “roughing it”.

]]> By: raincoaster http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15281 raincoaster Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:02:53 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15281 dgm and I are outnumbered here. Strange. I have literally had the best trips of my life camping. One of my favorite memories is the time I took myself out camping on Long Beach near Ucluelet for two straight weeks. Got off the Greyhound, walked two miles down the road to the campsite, put up the tent, and didn't speak to anyone but the feral cats, raccoons, and orcas for two weeks. It was fantastic. BTW: please do not take your cats camping. They do not home in on the camper, they WILL get out and not come back when it's time to leave, and one only has to see the generations of cats abandoned and breeding in campsites to realize what an injustice that is to something that was once a pet. dgm and I are outnumbered here. Strange.

I have literally had the best trips of my life camping. One of my favorite memories is the time I took myself out camping on Long Beach near Ucluelet for two straight weeks. Got off the Greyhound, walked two miles down the road to the campsite, put up the tent, and didn’t speak to anyone but the feral cats, raccoons, and orcas for two weeks. It was fantastic.

BTW: please do not take your cats camping. They do not home in on the camper, they WILL get out and not come back when it’s time to leave, and one only has to see the generations of cats abandoned and breeding in campsites to realize what an injustice that is to something that was once a pet.

]]> By: Margaret http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15236 Margaret Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:40:23 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15236 We used to go camping growing up. Our camping included a pop up trailer, a/c, beds, microwave, tv, etc. I clearly remember one time when the mosquitoes were so bad, that my dad packed us up and took us to a motel! Now? My idea of "camping" would be no where near as 'rough' as that. I'm with ya.... We used to go camping growing up. Our camping included a pop up trailer, a/c, beds, microwave, tv, etc.

I clearly remember one time when the mosquitoes were so bad, that my dad packed us up and took us to a motel!

Now? My idea of “camping” would be no where near as ‘rough’ as that.

I’m with ya….

]]> By: JaneC http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15234 JaneC Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:35:58 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15234 When my husband and I have children, probably many of our vacations will involve camping simply because it is affordable. I don't like to be dirty, I sunburn easily, and I am allergic to mosquitoes, but somehow I usually manage to get some fun out of the camping trips I've been on. When my husband and I have children, probably many of our vacations will involve camping simply because it is affordable. I don’t like to be dirty, I sunburn easily, and I am allergic to mosquitoes, but somehow I usually manage to get some fun out of the camping trips I’ve been on.

]]> By: dgm http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15220 dgm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:48:10 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15220 Raincoaster's got it right--it's not really fun camping with someone who doesn't enjoy it. That's why I offered to take the Munchkin for you. :-) Raincoaster’s got it right–it’s not really fun camping with someone who doesn’t enjoy it. That’s why I offered to take the Munchkin for you. :-)

]]> By: raincoaster http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15207 raincoaster Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:34:55 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15207 My gosh, I didn't know you were related to Woody Allen. As a Canuckistani who has camped out in Ontario winters, I have to say I love it but if you don't, you shouldn't go. Because then you get to be the albatross for everyone else, and that's no fun for anyone. Mind you: campsite $15 per night. Hotel...well, what kind of hotel room can you get for $15 per night? My gosh, I didn’t know you were related to Woody Allen.

As a Canuckistani who has camped out in Ontario winters, I have to say I love it but if you don’t, you shouldn’t go. Because then you get to be the albatross for everyone else, and that’s no fun for anyone.

Mind you: campsite $15 per night. Hotel…well, what kind of hotel room can you get for $15 per night?

]]> By: Maternal Mirth http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15199 Maternal Mirth Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:37:07 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15199 I with you on the balcony, sipping tea ... ick, camping. The word just SOUNDS unpleasant. I with you on the balcony, sipping tea … ick, camping. The word just SOUNDS unpleasant.

]]> By: Bellamama http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15195 Bellamama Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:13:21 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15195 I confess I do enjoy camping. Like gamma says it must be done right, but I think there's nothing so amazing as waking up on your airbed, covered in snuggly blankets, and smelling the really fresh air you can only get out out camping. It takes me a day or two to get used to the grungy feeling that comes with it, but the boiling shower when you get home is so worth it! Now, don't freak out, but we actually went camping for our honeymoon! We drove along the west coast and camped on beaches (on campgrounds with showers and a very large tent). Of course, after four days of this we gave in and spent two nights in a four star hotel, and went to Disneyland, but I did enjoy the camping part too and fully intend to take my little man camping as often as possible! All this being said, if you don't enjoy camping. DON'T GO!!!! You're not less of a person for liking a mint on your pillow! I too have my moods where nothing will do but a day at the spa and room-service. You have the right to do what you enjoy too. Don't let anyone tell you different! I confess I do enjoy camping. Like gamma says it must be done right, but I think there’s nothing so amazing as waking up on your airbed, covered in snuggly blankets, and smelling the really fresh air you can only get out out camping. It takes me a day or two to get used to the grungy feeling that comes with it, but the boiling shower when you get home is so worth it!

Now, don’t freak out, but we actually went camping for our honeymoon! We drove along the west coast and camped on beaches (on campgrounds with showers and a very large tent). Of course, after four days of this we gave in and spent two nights in a four star hotel, and went to Disneyland, but I did enjoy the camping part too and fully intend to take my little man camping as often as possible!

All this being said, if you don’t enjoy camping. DON’T GO!!!! You’re not less of a person for liking a mint on your pillow! I too have my moods where nothing will do but a day at the spa and room-service. You have the right to do what you enjoy too. Don’t let anyone tell you different!

]]> By: dgm http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15190 dgm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:53:50 +0000 http://teenymanolo.com/2008/06/17/the-world-according-to-glinda/#comment-15190 Yes, it IS so wrong! I love camping and backpacking even more. I love the idea of going out in the world and living for a few days with what you've got on your back and in your head. My parents never took me camping as a kid, but I went with other families. Fortunately, I married a dude who loves it even more than I do, and who has proven his wits and resourcefullness and manliness out in the sticky situations nature throws at you. I love eating granola and several-days-old parm cheese and nuts and then coming home to gorge on pizza and cold beer with a nice hot shower. Love. It. Whether my kids like it or not, they're going. You tell the Munchkin he can come with us; we've got a big tent. Yes, it IS so wrong! I love camping and backpacking even more. I love the idea of going out in the world and living for a few days with what you’ve got on your back and in your head. My parents never took me camping as a kid, but I went with other families. Fortunately, I married a dude who loves it even more than I do, and who has proven his wits and resourcefullness and manliness out in the sticky situations nature throws at you. I love eating granola and several-days-old parm cheese and nuts and then coming home to gorge on pizza and cold beer with a nice hot shower. Love. It. Whether my kids like it or not, they’re going. You tell the Munchkin he can come with us; we’ve got a big tent.

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