I've never been so happy to be in the comfort of my sticks and bricks home! Thanks for the reminder! 😊 Kudos to you two for your sense of adventure and motivation.
@@dewdropn5619 dewdropn… first time I heard that expression was when I lived in St. John’s Newfoundland. I wonder if it’s more universal, or specific to Newfoundland.
@dewdropn5619 Thanks for sharing that… I always thought “dew drop in” was a Newfoundland thing (Newfoundland, Canada’s most easterly province). Now I know it’s a “North American” phrase…lol… we are all so much alike. Ancient writings say, “There is nothing new under the sun.” cheers!
@@CounselorSue Ohhh, hilarious error in perception on my part! Ok now I got it, wasn't sure what exactly you referred to initially. My reply I thought was a good cover! Lol! 🤣 DewDropN = a personal reference to the overnight dew drops that fall heavily in my TN mountain Hollow. I threw in the "N" for fun, as when spoken sounds like "drop in" to visit, but with dew preceding DropN. Just a play on words mixed with a personal (botanical/temperate?) reference. I've used this for yrs with many entertaining replies. Not until last year a man from Canada commented about a cartoon establishment called the "Dew Drop Inn" viewed in Canada during his earlier years. I had not heard of, (in the U.S.) or ever viewed that cartoon, that I ever recall. Not to say it wasn't aired here...I personally didn't know of it. So...hopefully this is a more precise comment in regards to my user name! 😄 LOL
Hey, thanks for the compliment. It’s always great to hear from another Canadian. On my channel I have two main themes (niches, as they are called), camping (outdoor related activities) and knitting. If you don’t like one you can skip to the other. Cheers! P.S. Where do you camp?
@@CounselorSue I do most of my camping in July and August because then I have more free time. I've gone camping at Belfort Camp around Midland area. Its close to the Martyrs Shrine and I like to go there every year. Also a campground around Brussels and Wroxeter. Nice family owned campgrounds. I like going Monday to Friday because I enjoy the solitude. Happy Camping.
@@patupham6134 Ah, I can relate to your comment about “hard to find a guy to camp with”. In truth, it can be difficult to find a great person to enjoy all of life with. I’m fortunate that at 43 and Stan at 54 we met one another. How? We met briefly through a mutual friend and then two years later at church. I saw him in the building and I said, “Oh, you’re that guy with the two boys”. We started talking and have not stopped…lol… our anniversary of 27 years marriage is arriving in October. Prior to meeting Stan I did an unusual thing. I wrote down on a piece of paper five things that I’d like to see occur in my life. One was to marry a man with money…lol… I didn’t specify the amount of money … ha ha… but I sure got the man rich in character. I wish the best for you in all things. (P.S. 4 of 5 of the things I wrote on that piece of paper, actually came about.)
My camping buddy was Mom. She passed away in 2014. It was a couple of years before I could face camping again. Camped in a tent on my own and finally bought a small RV trailer last summer. Just got tired of hiking through the bush in the rain and cold to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Still love my tent, but love the trailer’s toilet more! 😂
@@yvonnechristensen4103 Thanks for sharing your story. I can relate to losing a mom. I think it takes a long time to grieve and then eventually create new experiences. Every time I go someplace special I take my mom with me. I have a quilt and a ring, and when I have these items I say, “You’re coming with me mom.” The quilt is one I made for her many years ago. When I travel or camp, it’s with me. Congrats on the RV trailer. I haven’t yet figured out my “best” toilet situation, but I’m working on it. In my next camping video I think I may have it sorted out. Cheers!
I just watched your video for the first time. I understand the age difference. My husband and I have 20 years between us. We have been married for 19 years. Both second marriage. What happens is we just try to put both generations together. He has learned mine and I have learned his. The best part is we love each other and enjoy each others company. Although he hates camping and I love it. He loves hotels and I love tents. So to settle it we stay home. 😂😂😂. Thank you for taking me along on your camping trip. Take care of each other.
@@brendabinczewski7624 You know, it’s funny but sometimes when I feel like camping I tease Stanley and say, “I’m going to set the tent up in the living room.” It hasn’t happened… yet…lol. You’re so right about the “love each other and enjoy each other’s company.” It’s great when that happens.
It's hard for me to drive in that kind of rain. I'm glad it wasn't night or I wouldn't be able to see at all. It was so nice to see you camping together and really liking it. It gives us a peace we didn't have when we were younger. My best friend for most of my life is 4 years older than me. I'm 77, and she's 81, It's so hard seeing her decline with age. She has trouble walking and has stumbled and fallen several times. She's got a cane, but it's easier to hold my arm until she gets a shopping cart to wheel around. I always scout out places for her to sit and rest a few, just like I used to do for Momma. She tells the same stories a thousand times, and I cringe through it. I'm sure there are many ways I probably irritate her. While I am finally retired (75), she is still being commandeered to babysit her 4 and 8 year old great-grandchildren 5 to 7 days a week. I'm afraid that all the plans we had to travel around, will go with the wind just as her declining health and mental state are. My health is also declining. There's more and more doctor visits piling up. I'm still hoping before it all goes away, we'll be able to have some of the good times we've talked about. The little 4 year old should be school soon, and barring any freak accidents, we should be able to spend more time together. We worked together. That's how we met. We raised our kids together. We grew old together. We've encouraged and supported each other through bad to worse marriages and divorces. We've been more like sister's than friends. I appreciate and tell her every day how much I care about her friendship. I can tell you also love and appreciate each other.
Thank you for sharing your heart-felt note. I’m glad you have such a great friendship and that you can share so many things together, including camping. My best friend just moved nearer, 20 min away. She says she’s done all the camping she wants to do, while raising her kids. She has a lovely home in the country that I like to visit. Her home is her retreat. As an active senior she still hikes and rides a bike going on long trail rides with her hubby. It’s great to have special people in your life. You’re so right about the “peace” part, where we can hopefully enjoy things without too many responsibilities or encumbrances. I hear you on the changing health… things come up, but I’m still determined to keep moving and enjoy life. It’s a choice but sometimes there is a determination and grit that leads us to battle the elements (nature and health) and continue moving toward more joy. Cheers, thanks again for sharing. I love reading people’s stories.
Please be careful, your supporting her can cause you to be seriously hurt or wear down your arm or hip. It happened to my dad's girlfriend. She became the invalid
@@CounselorSueAgree a lot has come up for us Bill had a Successful kidney.1 Heart attack.. but we still live in our home with our grandson and daughter who is mildly disabled-but very kind agreeable and helpful !❤
I used Google translator for this comment… grazie mille per il tuo gentile commento. Sono così felice per il bel ricordo. Lo dirò a Stanley. Sarà contento.
@@murda2999 Thank you much! For me, aging is about setting goals, remaining engaged in life, finding places of joy and fun. I want my 70’s to be about joy. I’m headed in that direction. Cheers!
I like your camp setup! I’m 63 and my girlfriend is 9 years younger than I. She really does not like camping, but I only found this out after a couple of trips. I will probably do more camping with my dog this fall when she is working. I’ll rent a cabin when we go together next time. I like your tent setup. I have a Coleman instatent (4 person) and a fold out canopy that I will set up close to the back of my RAV4. I haven’t tried it all out yet in this configuration but it will be fun to see how it goes. Thanks for sharing your trip with us all. I subscribed to watch more of your videos.😊
Thank you for sharing. I can relate to your comment about your girlfriend not liking camping. When someone asks Stan if he likes camping, he always says, “I enjoy seeing Suzie enjoy it.” You know, he used to say that about going to Disneyworld. People would ask him, “Do you like Disney,” and he’d say, “I enjoy seeing Suzie like it.” Or, “Suzie likes it so I go with her.” Now, he likes Disney. I reminded him of these comments and said, “Eventually you’re going to say, I like camping.” I’m grateful that he comes along with me. I try to make it fun for him and try to do most the work myself, but… he is gradually gaining his own routine. It can be fun watching a partner gradually change. So, off to camping we go. I may do a video where I interview Stan on the topic of “going with me, because it makes me happy.” Your comment gave me some ideas. Cheers!
Hi Sue! First off, I fully agree with your philosophy of putting aside our aches and pains (even tho they may be quite painful) and forge ahead and be active. I did solo camping the summer before I had my double hip replacement and it was a pretty painful ordeal because the hips were shot, but I refused to let the pain stop me. I'm totally pain free now, one year post surgery. What a blessing. I like your idea of putting the tent gear in the plastic bin, and also your cloth window covers. Pretty nifty. I bet your daughter was really surprised to see you and Stanley. That was a nice surprise. She is absolutely beautiful. Your Napier tent is very efficient. I like the way it attaches to the car. I have a dome tent which also has the criss-cross poles and the pins that go into the pole ends. It's super easy to put up. The provincial park that you camped in was lovely. Very nice campsites with trees. The beach looked so nice. Very enjoyable video. I watched while I had my Sunday dinner. You and Stanley are a cute couple. Take care.
Thank you both for showing us tips on how to back in and out and the ease of doing so as you work together. Especially fond of how you two share what you learned. I really enjoyed the information on when the mosquitoes are a presence, they scar me and hydrocortisone doesn’t help the discoloration the bites leave me. Lovely family. Thank you
I used to have Coleman instant tent too. It was different than this as the poles were totally integrated into the tent. No poles to 'thread' thru the fabric. Just 'throw' the tent up in the air & the legs would pop out! Tighten the guy-lines & walla! You were done.
I read your theory-Agree❤ I have had physical and mental health struggles all my life. I have loses of a parent when I was away at college /Dad was my support person -Inspired me -intelligent, Emotional Intelligence,artistic Articulate Curious - Blessed dad was a special education
Wow, you two have been through a lot. Sometimes we don’t know how well we will adjust and how strong we are until life tests us. It’s hard to understand why some people seem to get more of their share of difficulties. I’m glad you have the comfort of daughter and grandson. When I read your words I hear strength. Difficult at the time (kidney, heart) but you have come out the other side (survived) and it seems able to carve out some goodness for yourselves. Your story is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your comment. We are gradually refining how we want to set up our tent, however, it seems that each camp site presents with its own challenges. If you watch "'Finally, he slept with me" video, we were on a slight hill the hole time. It was difficult to find level ground. My coffee cup almost slid off the table with the slant. Funny things can happen. Cheers!
Good for you both.😁I have a bad back but do keep moving and it does keep things going plus make you feel much better. . Being active has definitely been proven to help with aches and pains. Stiffness is huge, even at 59 I tend to stiffen up if I don’t keep active even though I am very fit. My girlfriend and I just came home today from a three night camping trip away. Hadn’t done that in a while but planning on going again in a few weeks. That’s the life. Thank you for your camp video. Very interesting. Keep moving.😊
@@brucebabin4137 sorry to hear about your bad back. I agree wholeheartedly about keeping moving. I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 21. Fortunately, it’s slow progression (wish I knew that when I was younger, I would have worried less). Stanley is of good health, sometimes more than I am. I say to him, “I hope I’m as good as you are when I’m 80”. Meanwhile, being out in fresh air, hiking, setting up camp and enjoying nature is an amazing distraction to the things that might try to keep us down. Happy camping. Cheers!
I purchased our tent through Amazon. When we first purchased our Honda I read about the tent that attaches to the back. Honda make their own brand, but I researched it and found the Napier tent. It's a Canadian made tent but available in the US. Also, recently I talked to them about a minor leak in our tent. I'll be posting a video regarding that. They sent me a very large rain cover for free. So, I'd say their service is top notch.
Thank you for this video!! I am 71 and really want to take my son camping. We now have 2 tents. The older one was great until we started using cots. Not enough room. I have gotten an 8 person Coleman and am hoping to find some buddies to use the smaller tent and go with us. In fact, i am going to talk to a young single father and his son tomorrow. I think it would be fun to take them with us so my son would have some companionship (other than his mom) and they can get used to camping. There aren’t many special Olympic activities in summer so this might be a fun time for us. Thanx to you 2, i just know we can do this. I am going to subscribe to your channel and see what else you can teach me. 😊
Thank you for your kind comments. So sweet of you to say you're going to subscribe to see what else we can teach you. So nice of you to say. I'll do my best to share some wisdom and knowledge. In the meantime, your camping plans sound great. Sounds like you've got it all figures out. You'll have to let me know how that goes for you. Cheers!
Fellow Canadian here. I wish we camped more. I tried van camping I really enjoyed it but for some reason I didn’t continue with it. Oh well there’s always next year. Take care.
You're right about "always next year". The weather in Canada is changing and that always makes me feel a little sad, until I adjust. Each season brings it's own beauty. I love sleeping in my Honda in the back. One reason I purchased the Napier Cove was to sleep in the vehicle without setting up a tent, a little more convenient I think. Thanks for your comments. Where are you in Canada? I may have mentioned this but I'm in Ontario.
@@CounselorSue I’m in Alberta. So camping is not for winter. We haven’t camped in years that’s why I tried van camping on my own. I thought I would crown camp but I kind of think if I go again it probably will be campsites. When I finally set up the van it was late August. I think if I would of started early in season I probably would of gone often and got hooked on going alone or had meet up with friends or taking a grandchild with me. Like I said maybe next year. Have a great day.
Wow Sue that’s a lot of work putting the tent up. I just bought a JOYTUTUS SUV Tent .. I hope I can put that up by myself. I got that same beach tent and I love it! Awesome watching you guys work together and hanging out.. ❤
@@Susan-o9d1s Thanks for your comments. I looked up the Joytutus tent. It looks very interesting. I like the double door idea. With our tent we have to place the car in one position in order to have the door of the tent open up towards the rest of the campground. The video you just watched… we backed the car in and moved it several times (back and forth) to try and get it in the right position so we could have level ground for the tent. Finally, we just drove it forward (a lot easier to do) and set the tent up. The door didn’t face the picnic table or firepit but… we made it work anyway. It was only for one night and our main goal was to visit our daughter who had rented a cabin. If possible, let me know how you tent set up goes. I’d love to hear. Cheers!
Hi I enjoy your channel, I have the Napier truck tent and the add on tent for if my son comes . We use camp cots as its great seating and room underneath to store our things . I use a 3 step stool/ladder to set up my tent and to get in and out of my truck bed . I try to camp when my kids are in the same park but want to be brave enough to camp solo .
@@JadensGal2000 Yeah for Napier! I do like their products. I recently contacted them regarding leaking in my tent and they graciously offered a new larger rain cover. My tent is 3 years old, not under warranty, but they said, because it’s a new issue they are going to help. So, I filled in the forms and I’m getting a new rain cover. Most definitely I’ll be doing a video on that when I get it. I love your idea of camp cots. We had the option, a friend was giving them to us free but Stan didn’t like the idea so we passed. When I was a kid camping with my parents we used camp cots. I can remember tipping over when turning in the night…lol… lots of fun. I do like the idea of being able to store things under the cot. Maybe one day I’ll find one that Stanley likes, just to keep him up off the ground. We use a 4” memory foam mattress with a moisture resistant mat underneath. I also like your idea of a stool/ladder. Happy Camping! Cheers!
We have a shower tent we use as bathroom, sometimes. Being senior sometimes we have to use the bathroom and so have a chamber pot inside the main tent area for convenience. Cheers!
New subscriber here Love camping mostly with my puppers 🐕 but occasionally I can convince my wife to come along going to try stealth truck cap tenting with her this weekend. Looking forward to watching your videos. Hope you have an awesome week
Hey Tucker, (not sure if that is your name..lol…) but Hi anyway. Thanks for subscribing. In an upcoming video I interview Stan (my hubby) about camping. He’s said, when asked, “I go camping for Suzie.” That almost sounds as if he’s a reluctant camper, but… he’s gradually gaining appreciation for it. I try to make it as comfortable and as easy for him (packing, set up, take down) as possible. My hope this week is to edit our latest camping (a one nighter) and include that interview. Apparently there are a number of couples where a wife, husband, girlfriend or guy friend go along but it’s not their #1 thing. Enjoy your weekend camping. You’ll have to let me know how it goes. Cheers!
@@CounselorSue Actually I'm Garry , Tucker is my Chocolate lab who usually accompanies me on my outdoor adventures LOL This weekend Tucker is staying home and my wife is tagging along for that adventure. Hopefully I'll make a video about it LOL. Have a great week.
Thanks for your comments. Age? I agree. It really doesn’t matter, especially when you really like the guy. Stan’s personality is what bowled me over 27 years ago. Even when we are a little tiffed with one another I always say to him… “I always like you.” And it’s true. Thanks for watching.
Hi. Love your set up. One tip, put a rug outside where Stanley stepped out of tent, and a higher chair, for him, and a put a mat on bin for his shoes. Then in morning, he steps out onto rug, sits comfortably, puts on shoes that are clean and ready at a comfortable reaching height. He is hard of hearing now, so a cheap hearing aid is needed. Your patience is admirable.
@@tonimarianiauthor817 Thank you for your kind comments and suggestions. I used to have a yoga mat for outside and in, which were easy to pick up and shake off. However, we got rained on and the mats didn’t fare well with mud and water so I threw them out. I haven’t replaced the mat yet, but will look for something that is easy to clean, shake out, dry… etc. Also, both Stan and I have hearing aids, not cheap…lol… one hear aid is $2,500 Canadian dollars. Our government pays the first $500, and we pay the rest… I like the idea of mat on bin for shoes. That will keep them off the ground at night away from dew. Thanks again for your suggestions. I like them. Cheers!
@@CounselorSue Sue, down here in the states, the price of hearing aids have dropped, and you can get them over the counter, or off the rack. So, next time you are in the area, check the prices out. Google certain drug stores for them. Toni
Great news about hearing aids. We will be in Cheektowaga NY state later in August. We’ll check it out. It’s always good to have a back up. Want to know how many times we’ve stepped into the shower with our hearing aid on… a hair dryer set on low heat is good for that. Cheers!
I am 69 Wife 63 I am full time scooter I have Bell Tent only use 2 poles a Center Pole One For Door We going do tent camping Love Your Video Be Safe We live in Pa off 80 Western Area Bell Tent be easy for both you
Will do… going Kayaking Saturday morning on Island Lake, a man made lake in Orangeville, Ontario where I live. It’s a beautiful lake with surrounding trails. We are so lucky to have this so close. You, enjoy your weekend as well. Cheers!
Thanks for your comment. I have looked at “instant” tents and may get one to try it out, but… for now, I do like sleeping in the back of the Honda. It’s off the ground and sleeping on the ground, even on a cot (a little off the ground) is one part of camping I never liked as a kid. However, I’m curious to try out different kinds of tents one day. The appeal of the Napier tent was that it attaches to the Honda. When we first got our Honda I heard about the tents and during Covid said to Stan, “What if we go camping.” Oddly enough, he jumped at the idea right away. So glad he did. Cheers!
@@dustinholland4002 Interesting idea, sewing in magnets, or adding them with glue. I actually have some strong magnets in my craft stash. I’ll try that. Thanks for sharing.
We have a Napier tent. You can order them on Amazon. Napier is a Canadian company based in St. Catherines Ontario. The tent is reasonable in price and definitely practical. It’s an 10X10 and about 8 ft high. I’ve been looking at the pop up tents like Coleman’s but haven’t bought yet. I think they would be fun to try. What I like about the Napier is that I can sleep off the ground and the tent is big enough to set up a kitchen, and house two lawn chairs if it’s raining.
HI , I'm a new subscriber .... ENJOYED your video .... I have a question, as I am looking at an additional tent for my Jeep Grand Cherokee (SUV) ... Do you really LIKE your NAPIER SUV tent ? And how many camping trips have you used this particular Napier tent ... ?? How dry does it keep you in the rain ... ??
@@esousa486 Welcome to our channel. We’re so glad you’re here. Yes, I do love my Napier tent and I’m really impressed with the company. I’ve had my tent since 2021. I had no issues with it but this year with a lot of rain we did experience small leak in around the edges. I talked to Napier about this and they are sending me a larger rain cover, one of their newer ones. Our tent is not under warranty but they said, since this is a new issue, they are sending the rain cover. The tent comes with one, as you can see in the video but it doesn’t cover 100%. When I get the new cover I will be doing a video of that. It’s great to be able to recommend a product especially when you know the company is very reliable. So, not only am I impressed with our tent, but with the company as well. I’m not sure how many camping trips we’ve taken. We have used it a lot, especially this Summer. If you purchase one you’ll have to let me know. I recommend it simply as a satisfied customer/user (no affiliation at all). Cheers!
@@l.a.v.alindysawesomevanadv3428 Hey, good to hear from you. I watch your videos all the time. The temperature when we were camping was about 28C which would be about 84F. Cheers!
We are seniors too. My hubby and I did car/camping this summer. My biggest problem was using a bathroom as needed in the night or very early in the a m. Urgency is a problem. Did you experience any of this?
@@marykelley5182 urgency, yes… We are seniors. When we have to go, we have to go. One of our stays, our host had an RV and I decided to sleep in the Honda. The RV was small and I just wanted to sleep in the vehicle. During the night I had to go. I could have got up and went into the RV, instead I grabbed a doggie pee pad, positioned it around my body (between legs) and peed. So that meant getting up on my knees, positioning the doggie pee pad, and peeing that way. Then I put the pee pad into a plastic bag I had near by. I’m going to experiment with this idea a little more. I figured if dogs can pee on these pads then they were designed to hold liquid without mess. Let me know if you try this or create some variation of it. Cheers!
Hey Patricia, thank you so much for asking that. I have a knit/crochet project video I'm working on and will get that uploaded soon. Meanwhile, I'm working on two shawls, knit several cotton wash cloths for a gift for my daughter, and crocheting a series of baskets using old yarn stash. I'm beginning working on creating stock for a November 2 craft market. Stan and I used to do a lot of markets but now we have decided to stick to indoor ones and limit that to Christmas. Those are the more lucrative markets for sure. Let me know what you're knitting. I'd love to hear.
@@CounselorSue I make totes from recycled plastic bags combine with cotton yarn #4 adds color to them. Give them for gifts . Knit some baby blankets for gifts for great grand babies. I have not made one of those .
@@GraniteBaygirl You know, your comment challenges me…lol… Napier advertises that the tent can be put up in ten minutes. Well, maybe a spry 30 year old… Things are a little different when you’re older. I think it’s also said that the tent can be put up by one person. I’ll have to check that out again, but… one day I’m going to try it. I do like challenges. Thanks for sharing, cheers!
@@maryajones3147 Hi Mary… Stanley and I had a chuckle with your comments. Stanley says, “I enjoy a lot of stuff.” He says, “It’s who you’re with that counts.” You know… years ago when someone asked him if he liked going to Disney with me he would say, “I go because it makes Suzie happy.” Lately, he has responded in a similar manner to anyone who asks about camping. So we talked about it, how he likes to go to Disney now, likes it for his own reasons. So… maybe he will “like” camping even more as we do more. But as Stan said, “It’s who you’re with…” I work part time with a greeting card company and sometimes Stan comes along to work with me. He says, “What am I going to do, stay home until you return.” And so he hangs out with me. I think maybe he just likes me…lol… Cheers!
@CounselorSue You know what? I appreciate your response 👍🏾. You didn't just give me a blank ❤️. I appreciate all the time you put in, to acknowledge my initial thought🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
Wow, I've watched quite a number of American camping videos and I have come to the conclusion that a lot of your tents are flimsy, awkward to erect and very time consuming. Maybe keen campers might like to check out some Aussie camping videos. Just might see something you can buy online to make the experience more enjoyable.
@@paulferguson8116 Thank you for your comments. Do you have any Aussie tent companies you’d like to recommend. It sounds as if you’re a satisfied customer of a particular brand.
I just watched your video for the first time. I understand the age difference. My husband and I have 20 years between us. We have been married for 19 years. Both second marriage. What happens is we just try to put both generations together. He has learned mine and I have learned his. The best part is we love each other and enjoy each others company. Although he hates camping and I love it. He loves hotels and I love tents. So to settle it we stay home. 😂😂😂. Thank you for taking me along on your camping trip. Take care of each other.
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I've never been so happy to be in the comfort of my sticks and bricks home! Thanks for the reminder! 😊 Kudos to you two for your sense of adventure and motivation.
@@dewdropn5619 dewdropn… first time I heard that expression was when I lived in St. John’s Newfoundland. I wonder if it’s more universal, or specific to Newfoundland.
@@CounselorSue I'm not sure if it's universal...but definitely used in the USA. 😊
@dewdropn5619 Thanks for sharing that… I always thought “dew drop in” was a Newfoundland thing (Newfoundland, Canada’s most easterly province). Now I know it’s a “North American” phrase…lol… we are all so much alike. Ancient writings say, “There is nothing new under the sun.” cheers!
@@CounselorSue Ohhh, hilarious error in perception on my part! Ok now I got it, wasn't sure what exactly you referred to initially. My reply I thought was a good cover! Lol! 🤣 DewDropN = a personal reference to the overnight dew drops that fall heavily in my TN mountain Hollow. I threw in the "N" for fun, as when spoken sounds like "drop in" to visit, but with dew preceding DropN. Just a play on words mixed with a personal (botanical/temperate?) reference. I've used this for yrs with many entertaining replies. Not until last year a man from Canada commented about a cartoon establishment called the "Dew Drop Inn" viewed in Canada during his earlier years. I had not heard of, (in the U.S.) or ever viewed that cartoon, that I ever recall. Not to say it wasn't aired here...I personally didn't know of it. So...hopefully this is a more precise comment in regards to my user name! 😄 LOL
You guys are amazing. Have fun. Thanks for sharing, love from another camp loving Canadian.
Hey, thanks for the compliment. It’s always great to hear from another Canadian. On my channel I have two main themes (niches, as they are called), camping (outdoor related activities) and knitting. If you don’t like one you can skip to the other. Cheers! P.S. Where do you camp?
@@CounselorSue I do most of my camping in July and August because then I have more free time. I've gone camping at Belfort Camp around Midland area. Its close to the Martyrs Shrine and I like to go there every year. Also a campground around Brussels and Wroxeter. Nice family owned campgrounds. I like going Monday to Friday because I enjoy the solitude.
Happy Camping.
As I get older it hard to fine a guy to camp with
You two are great
@@patupham6134 Ah, I can relate to your comment about “hard to find a guy to camp with”. In truth, it can be difficult to find a great person to enjoy all of life with. I’m fortunate that at 43 and Stan at 54 we met one another. How? We met briefly through a mutual friend and then two years later at church. I saw him in the building and I said, “Oh, you’re that guy with the two boys”. We started talking and have not stopped…lol… our anniversary of 27 years marriage is arriving in October. Prior to meeting Stan I did an unusual thing. I wrote down on a piece of paper five things that I’d like to see occur in my life. One was to marry a man with money…lol… I didn’t specify the amount of money … ha ha… but I sure got the man rich in character. I wish the best for you in all things. (P.S. 4 of 5 of the things I wrote on that piece of paper, actually came about.)
My camping buddy was Mom. She passed away in 2014. It was a couple of years before I could face camping again. Camped in a tent on my own and finally bought a small RV trailer last summer. Just got tired of hiking through the bush in the rain and cold to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Still love my tent, but love the trailer’s toilet more! 😂
@@yvonnechristensen4103 Thanks for sharing your story. I can relate to losing a mom. I think it takes a long time to grieve and then eventually create new experiences. Every time I go someplace special I take my mom with me. I have a quilt and a ring, and when I have these items I say, “You’re coming with me mom.” The quilt is one I made for her many years ago. When I travel or camp, it’s with me. Congrats on the RV trailer. I haven’t yet figured out my “best” toilet situation, but I’m working on it. In my next camping video I think I may have it sorted out. Cheers!
Look at you two becoming camping pros!! So happy for you both!❤
I just watched your video for the first time. I understand the age difference. My husband and I have 20 years between us. We have been married for 19 years. Both second marriage. What happens is we just try to put both generations together. He has learned mine and I have learned his. The best part is we love each other and enjoy each others company. Although he hates camping and I love it. He loves hotels and I love tents. So to settle it we stay home. 😂😂😂. Thank you for taking me along on your camping trip. Take care of each other.
@@brendabinczewski7624 You know, it’s funny but sometimes when I feel like camping I tease Stanley and say, “I’m going to set the tent up in the living room.” It hasn’t happened… yet…lol. You’re so right about the “love each other and enjoy each other’s company.” It’s great when that happens.
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So great to see you camping and enjoying yourselves.
Looks like you two make a good team, you have a great set up. Thanks for sharing
HAPPY CAMPING ❤
@@Bunny-cz5wo Thanks for your comments. We do have fun.
It's hard for me to drive in that kind of rain. I'm glad it wasn't night or I wouldn't be able to see at all. It was so nice to see you camping together and really liking it. It gives us a peace we didn't have when we were younger. My best friend for most of my life is 4 years older than me. I'm 77, and she's 81, It's so hard seeing her decline with age. She has trouble walking and has stumbled and fallen several times. She's got a cane, but it's easier to hold my arm until she gets a shopping cart to wheel around. I always scout out places for her to sit and rest a few, just like I used to do for Momma. She tells the same stories a thousand times, and I cringe through it. I'm sure there are many ways I probably irritate her. While I am finally retired (75), she is still being commandeered to babysit her 4 and 8 year old great-grandchildren 5 to 7 days a week. I'm afraid that all the plans we had to travel around, will go with the wind just as her declining health and mental state are. My health is also declining. There's more and more doctor visits piling up. I'm still hoping before it all goes away, we'll be able to have some of the good times we've talked about. The little 4 year old should be school soon, and barring any freak accidents, we should be able to spend more time together. We worked together. That's how we met. We raised our kids together. We grew old together. We've encouraged and supported each other through bad to worse marriages and divorces. We've been more like sister's than friends. I appreciate and tell her every day how much I care about her friendship. I can tell you also love and appreciate each other.
Thank you for sharing your heart-felt note. I’m glad you have such a great friendship and that you can share so many things together, including camping. My best friend just moved nearer, 20 min away. She says she’s done all the camping she wants to do, while raising her kids. She has a lovely home in the country that I like to visit. Her home is her retreat. As an active senior she still hikes and rides a bike going on long trail rides with her hubby. It’s great to have special people in your life. You’re so right about the “peace” part, where we can hopefully enjoy things without too many responsibilities or encumbrances. I hear you on the changing health… things come up, but I’m still determined to keep moving and enjoy life. It’s a choice but sometimes there is a determination and grit that leads us to battle the elements (nature and health) and continue moving toward more joy. Cheers, thanks again for sharing. I love reading people’s stories.
Please be careful, your supporting her can cause you to be seriously hurt or wear down your arm or hip. It happened to my dad's girlfriend. She became the invalid
That’s beautiful!
@@aprilbaxter2578 Thanks for your comments.
@@CounselorSueAgree a lot has come up for us Bill had a Successful kidney.1 Heart attack.. but we still live in our home with our grandson and daughter who is mildly disabled-but very kind agreeable and helpful !❤
Jeff and I so enjoy watching your and Stanleys adventures. A meet up some day must happen!
Che teneri ! Lui mi ricorda tantissimo mio papà !!!! ❤❤❤
I used Google translator for this comment… grazie mille per il tuo gentile commento. Sono così felice per il bel ricordo. Lo dirò a Stanley. Sarà contento.
I thought you were so kind to Stanley, and made me pray I can find a guy to camp with some day😊
@@pamelafrancis6086 Thank you so much for saying that. I do appreciate your comment. Warms my heart.
@pamelafrancis6086 there's quite a number of us out and about looking for someone to camp with
Very informative and enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing your overnight adventure
@@jeffreylasczewski2273 Thank you for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
You two really have your act together! Well done.
@@murda2999 Thank you much! For me, aging is about setting goals, remaining engaged in life, finding places of joy and fun. I want my 70’s to be about joy. I’m headed in that direction. Cheers!
Loving the window covers!!! Excellent idea with the tape too!!
@@araceliedwards9323 Thank you so much. I hope to make some screen covers using the same template that I used for the cloth window covers.
I like your camp setup! I’m 63 and my girlfriend is 9 years younger than I. She really does not like camping, but I only found this out after a couple of trips. I will probably do more camping with my dog this fall when she is working. I’ll rent a cabin when we go together next time. I like your tent setup. I have a Coleman instatent (4 person) and a fold out canopy that I will set up close to the back of my RAV4. I haven’t tried it all out yet in this configuration but it will be fun to see how it goes. Thanks for sharing your trip with us all. I subscribed to watch more of your videos.😊
Thank you for sharing. I can relate to your comment about your girlfriend not liking camping. When someone asks Stan if he likes camping, he always says, “I enjoy seeing Suzie enjoy it.” You know, he used to say that about going to Disneyworld. People would ask him, “Do you like Disney,” and he’d say, “I enjoy seeing Suzie like it.” Or, “Suzie likes it so I go with her.” Now, he likes Disney. I reminded him of these comments and said, “Eventually you’re going to say, I like camping.” I’m grateful that he comes along with me. I try to make it fun for him and try to do most the work myself, but… he is gradually gaining his own routine. It can be fun watching a partner gradually change. So, off to camping we go. I may do a video where I interview Stan on the topic of “going with me, because it makes me happy.” Your comment gave me some ideas. Cheers!
I really enjoyed watching your video. I'm 72 and I love to camp. Haven't been there this year, but hopefully soon you guys are sweet.
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
Hi Sue! First off, I fully agree with your philosophy of putting aside our aches and pains (even tho they may be quite painful) and forge ahead and be active. I did solo camping the summer before I had my double hip replacement and it was a pretty painful ordeal because the hips were shot, but I refused to let the pain stop me. I'm totally pain free now, one year post surgery. What a blessing.
I like your idea of putting the tent gear in the plastic bin, and also your cloth window covers. Pretty nifty. I bet your daughter was really surprised to see you and Stanley. That was a nice surprise. She is absolutely beautiful.
Your Napier tent is very efficient. I like the way it attaches to the car. I have a dome tent which also has the criss-cross poles and the pins that go into the pole ends. It's super easy to put up. The provincial park that you camped in was lovely. Very nice campsites with trees. The beach looked so nice. Very enjoyable video. I watched while I had my Sunday dinner. You and Stanley are a cute couple. Take care.
@@Judy-fi7ce That’s great to hear about pain free since surgery on hips. If I ever need it I will keep your story and results in mind.
Thank you both for showing us tips on how to back in and out and the ease of doing so as you work together. Especially fond of how you two share what you learned. I really enjoyed the information on when the mosquitoes are a presence, they scar me and hydrocortisone doesn’t help the discoloration the bites leave me. Lovely family. Thank you
Thank you for your comments. Pleased that you enjoyed the video.
@@CounselorSue Your content touched me and I’m glad I found your channel.
I used to have Coleman instant tent too. It was different than this as the poles were totally integrated into the tent. No poles to 'thread' thru the fabric. Just 'throw' the tent up in the air & the legs would pop out! Tighten the guy-lines & walla! You were done.
@@artsteadman2230 i so want to try this…lol…
I read your theory-Agree❤
I have had physical and mental health struggles all my life.
I have loses of a parent when I was away at college /Dad was my support person -Inspired me -intelligent, Emotional Intelligence,artistic Articulate Curious - Blessed dad was a special education
Have a special needs daughter who lives with us .
Wow, you two have been through a lot. Sometimes we don’t know how well we will adjust and how strong we are until life tests us. It’s hard to understand why some people seem to get more of their share of difficulties. I’m glad you have the comfort of daughter and grandson. When I read your words I hear strength. Difficult at the time (kidney, heart) but you have come out the other side (survived) and it seems able to carve out some goodness for yourselves. Your story is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Pretty cool setup there!
Thank you for your comment. We are gradually refining how we want to set up our tent, however, it seems that each camp site presents with its own challenges. If you watch "'Finally, he slept with me" video, we were on a slight hill the hole time. It was difficult to find level ground. My coffee cup almost slid off the table with the slant. Funny things can happen. Cheers!
Good for you both.😁I have a bad back but do keep moving and it does keep things going plus make you feel much better. . Being active has definitely been proven to help with aches and pains. Stiffness is huge, even at 59 I tend to stiffen up if I don’t keep active even though I am very fit. My girlfriend and I just came home today from a three night camping trip away. Hadn’t done that in a while but planning on going again in a few weeks. That’s the life. Thank you for your camp video. Very interesting. Keep moving.😊
@@brucebabin4137 sorry to hear about your bad back. I agree wholeheartedly about keeping moving. I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 21. Fortunately, it’s slow progression (wish I knew that when I was younger, I would have worried less). Stanley is of good health, sometimes more than I am. I say to him, “I hope I’m as good as you are when I’m 80”. Meanwhile, being out in fresh air, hiking, setting up camp and enjoying nature is an amazing distraction to the things that might try to keep us down. Happy camping. Cheers!
I love how organized you two are I'd like to get the tent you have 😊Thanks for sharing
I purchased our tent through Amazon. When we first purchased our Honda I read about the tent that attaches to the back. Honda make their own brand, but I researched it and found the Napier tent. It's a Canadian made tent but available in the US. Also, recently I talked to them about a minor leak in our tent. I'll be posting a video regarding that. They sent me a very large rain cover for free. So, I'd say their service is top notch.
Thank you for this video!! I am 71 and really want to take my son camping. We now have 2 tents. The older one was great until we started using cots. Not enough room. I have gotten an 8 person Coleman and am hoping to find some buddies to use the smaller tent and go with us. In fact, i am going to talk to a young single father and his son tomorrow. I think it would be fun to take them with us so my son would have some companionship (other than his mom) and they can get used to camping. There aren’t many special Olympic activities in summer so this might be a fun time for us. Thanx to you 2, i just know we can do this. I am going to subscribe to your channel and see what else you can teach me. 😊
Thank you for your kind comments. So sweet of you to say you're going to subscribe to see what else we can teach you. So nice of you to say. I'll do my best to share some wisdom and knowledge. In the meantime, your camping plans sound great. Sounds like you've got it all figures out. You'll have to let me know how that goes for you. Cheers!
Fellow Canadian here. I wish we camped more. I tried van camping I really enjoyed it but for some reason I didn’t continue with it. Oh well there’s always next year. Take care.
You're right about "always next year". The weather in Canada is changing and that always makes me feel a little sad, until I adjust. Each season brings it's own beauty. I love sleeping in my Honda in the back. One reason I purchased the Napier Cove was to sleep in the vehicle without setting up a tent, a little more convenient I think. Thanks for your comments. Where are you in Canada? I may have mentioned this but I'm in Ontario.
@@CounselorSue I’m in Alberta. So camping is not for winter. We haven’t camped in years that’s why I tried van camping on my own. I thought I would crown camp but I kind of think if I go again it probably will be campsites. When I finally set up the van it was late August. I think if I would of started early in season I probably would of gone often and got hooked on going alone or had meet up with friends or taking a grandchild with me. Like I said maybe next year. Have a great day.
Wow Sue that’s a lot of work putting the tent up. I just bought a JOYTUTUS SUV Tent .. I hope I can put that up by myself. I got that same beach tent and I love it! Awesome watching you guys work together and hanging out.. ❤
@@Susan-o9d1s Thanks for your comments. I looked up the Joytutus tent. It looks very interesting. I like the double door idea. With our tent we have to place the car in one position in order to have the door of the tent open up towards the rest of the campground. The video you just watched… we backed the car in and moved it several times (back and forth) to try and get it in the right position so we could have level ground for the tent. Finally, we just drove it forward (a lot easier to do) and set the tent up. The door didn’t face the picnic table or firepit but… we made it work anyway. It was only for one night and our main goal was to visit our daughter who had rented a cabin. If possible, let me know how you tent set up goes. I’d love to hear. Cheers!
0:26 you had me at hello when you said it’s kind of a rustic little place
Thank you for your comment. Sometimes we don’t even remember what we said. I had to go back into the video to find “rustic place”…lol… Cheers!
Hi I enjoy your channel, I have the Napier truck tent and the add on tent for if my son comes . We use camp cots as its great seating and room underneath to store our things . I use a 3 step stool/ladder to set up my tent and to get in and out of my truck bed . I try to camp when my kids are in the same park but want to be brave enough to camp solo .
@@JadensGal2000 Yeah for Napier! I do like their products. I recently contacted them regarding leaking in my tent and they graciously offered a new larger rain cover. My tent is 3 years old, not under warranty, but they said, because it’s a new issue they are going to help. So, I filled in the forms and I’m getting a new rain cover. Most definitely I’ll be doing a video on that when I get it. I love your idea of camp cots. We had the option, a friend was giving them to us free but Stan didn’t like the idea so we passed. When I was a kid camping with my parents we used camp cots. I can remember tipping over when turning in the night…lol… lots of fun. I do like the idea of being able to store things under the cot. Maybe one day I’ll find one that Stanley likes, just to keep him up off the ground. We use a 4” memory foam mattress with a moisture resistant mat underneath. I also like your idea of a stool/ladder. Happy Camping! Cheers!
I have same tent company, love it. I have a little xtra attached room i use as bathrm.
We have a shower tent we use as bathroom, sometimes. Being senior sometimes we have to use the bathroom and so have a chamber pot inside the main tent area for convenience. Cheers!
Camping is Fun, especially nowadays.
Thanks for the comment. Hope you have a great day and upcoming weekend. Cheers!
Life goes on.
New subscriber here Love camping mostly with my puppers 🐕 but occasionally I can convince my wife to come along going to try stealth truck cap tenting with her this weekend. Looking forward to watching your videos. Hope you have an awesome week
Hey Tucker, (not sure if that is your name..lol…) but Hi anyway. Thanks for subscribing. In an upcoming video I interview Stan (my hubby) about camping. He’s said, when asked, “I go camping for Suzie.” That almost sounds as if he’s a reluctant camper, but… he’s gradually gaining appreciation for it. I try to make it as comfortable and as easy for him (packing, set up, take down) as possible. My hope this week is to edit our latest camping (a one nighter) and include that interview. Apparently there are a number of couples where a wife, husband, girlfriend or guy friend go along but it’s not their #1 thing. Enjoy your weekend camping. You’ll have to let me know how it goes. Cheers!
@@CounselorSue Actually I'm Garry , Tucker is my Chocolate lab who usually accompanies me on my outdoor adventures LOL This weekend Tucker is staying home and my wife is tagging along for that adventure. Hopefully I'll make a video about it LOL. Have a great week.
Great video, thank you !! My husband and I are 10 yrs apart. I wouldn't have it any other way. Thx for sharing. Awesome camping set up
Thanks for your comments. Age? I agree. It really doesn’t matter, especially when you really like the guy. Stan’s personality is what bowled me over 27 years ago. Even when we are a little tiffed with one another I always say to him… “I always like you.” And it’s true. Thanks for watching.
Hi. Love your set up.
One tip, put a rug outside where Stanley stepped out of tent, and a higher chair, for him, and a put a mat on bin for his shoes. Then in morning, he steps out onto rug, sits comfortably, puts on shoes that are clean and ready at a comfortable reaching height. He is hard of hearing now, so a cheap hearing aid is needed. Your patience is admirable.
@@tonimarianiauthor817 Thank you for your kind comments and suggestions. I used to have a yoga mat for outside and in, which were easy to pick up and shake off. However, we got rained on and the mats didn’t fare well with mud and water so I threw them out. I haven’t replaced the mat yet, but will look for something that is easy to clean, shake out, dry… etc. Also, both Stan and I have hearing aids, not cheap…lol… one hear aid is $2,500 Canadian dollars. Our government pays the first $500, and we pay the rest… I like the idea of mat on bin for shoes. That will keep them off the ground at night away from dew. Thanks again for your suggestions. I like them. Cheers!
@@CounselorSue Sue, down here in the states, the price of hearing aids have dropped, and you can get them over the counter, or off the rack. So, next time you are in the area, check the prices out. Google certain drug stores for them.
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Great news about hearing aids. We will be in Cheektowaga NY state later in August. We’ll check it out. It’s always good to have a back up. Want to know how many times we’ve stepped into the shower with our hearing aid on… a hair dryer set on low heat is good for that. Cheers!
I am 69 Wife 63 I am full time scooter I have Bell Tent only use 2 poles a Center Pole One For Door We going do tent camping Love Your Video Be Safe We live in Pa off 80 Western Area Bell Tent be easy for both you
Thanks for sharing. I looked up Bell tent just to see what it would look like they look very interesting.
Excellent share, have a great weekend
Will do… going Kayaking Saturday morning on Island Lake, a man made lake in Orangeville, Ontario where I live. It’s a beautiful lake with surrounding trails. We are so lucky to have this so close. You, enjoy your weekend as well. Cheers!
@@CounselorSue Thanks - hello from Virginia USA
There are instant tents nowadays. They are awesome .sets up in two to three minutes
Thanks for your comment. I have looked at “instant” tents and may get one to try it out, but… for now, I do like sleeping in the back of the Honda. It’s off the ground and sleeping on the ground, even on a cot (a little off the ground) is one part of camping I never liked as a kid. However, I’m curious to try out different kinds of tents one day. The appeal of the Napier tent was that it attaches to the Honda. When we first got our Honda I heard about the tents and during Covid said to Stan, “What if we go camping.” Oddly enough, he jumped at the idea right away. So glad he did. Cheers!
If you sew some magnets into that window cover you won't need the tape
@@dustinholland4002 Interesting idea, sewing in magnets, or adding them with glue. I actually have some strong magnets in my craft stash. I’ll try that. Thanks for sharing.
I love camping! We have an instant tent by Coleman . Very easy set up. But I like your tent. What is brand and where can I get one? Happy Camping!
We have a Napier tent. You can order them on Amazon. Napier is a Canadian company based in St. Catherines Ontario. The tent is reasonable in price and definitely practical. It’s an 10X10 and about 8 ft high. I’ve been looking at the pop up tents like Coleman’s but haven’t bought yet. I think they would be fun to try. What I like about the Napier is that I can sleep off the ground and the tent is big enough to set up a kitchen, and house two lawn chairs if it’s raining.
HI , I'm a new subscriber .... ENJOYED your video .... I have a question, as I am looking at an additional tent for my Jeep Grand Cherokee (SUV) ... Do you really LIKE your NAPIER SUV tent ? And how many camping trips have you used this particular Napier tent ... ??
How dry does it keep you in the rain ... ??
@@esousa486 Welcome to our channel. We’re so glad you’re here. Yes, I do love my Napier tent and I’m really impressed with the company. I’ve had my tent since 2021. I had no issues with it but this year with a lot of rain we did experience small leak in around the edges. I talked to Napier about this and they are sending me a larger rain cover, one of their newer ones. Our tent is not under warranty but they said, since this is a new issue, they are sending the rain cover. The tent comes with one, as you can see in the video but it doesn’t cover 100%. When I get the new cover I will be doing a video of that. It’s great to be able to recommend a product especially when you know the company is very reliable. So, not only am I impressed with our tent, but with the company as well. I’m not sure how many camping trips we’ve taken. We have used it a lot, especially this Summer. If you purchase one you’ll have to let me know. I recommend it simply as a satisfied customer/user (no affiliation at all). Cheers!
What was the temperature like.
@@l.a.v.alindysawesomevanadv3428 Hey, good to hear from you. I watch your videos all the time. The temperature when we were camping was about 28C which would be about 84F. Cheers!
@@CounselorSue I have been up in that area a long time ago was curious.vthanks for responding
@@CounselorSue thanks for watching I have seen your name in my comments didn't realize you had a channel
We are seniors too. My hubby and I did car/camping this summer. My biggest problem was using a bathroom as needed in the night or very early in the a m. Urgency is a problem. Did you experience any of this?
@@marykelley5182 urgency, yes… We are seniors. When we have to go, we have to go. One of our stays, our host had an RV and I decided to sleep in the Honda. The RV was small and I just wanted to sleep in the vehicle. During the night I had to go. I could have got up and went into the RV, instead I grabbed a doggie pee pad, positioned it around my body (between legs) and peed. So that meant getting up on my knees, positioning the doggie pee pad, and peeing that way. Then I put the pee pad into a plastic bag I had near by. I’m going to experiment with this idea a little more. I figured if dogs can pee on these pads then they were designed to hold liquid without mess. Let me know if you try this or create some variation of it. Cheers!
Yes, that 81 year old is old but the 70 year old is just a kid.
So complimentary, thanks very much.
What are you knitting?😊
Hey Patricia, thank you so much for asking that. I have a knit/crochet project video I'm working on and will get that uploaded soon. Meanwhile, I'm working on two shawls, knit several cotton wash cloths for a gift for my daughter, and crocheting a series of baskets using old yarn stash. I'm beginning working on creating stock for a November 2 craft market. Stan and I used to do a lot of markets but now we have decided to stick to indoor ones and limit that to Christmas. Those are the more lucrative markets for sure. Let me know what you're knitting. I'd love to hear.
@@CounselorSue I make totes from recycled plastic bags combine with cotton yarn #4 adds color to them. Give them for gifts . Knit some baby blankets for gifts for great grand babies. I have not made one of those .
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Good for your guys but this helps me realize I couldn't do this by myself. I had been looking at these. Now I i know not to purchase
@@GraniteBaygirl You know, your comment challenges me…lol… Napier advertises that the tent can be put up in ten minutes. Well, maybe a spry 30 year old… Things are a little different when you’re older. I think it’s also said that the tent can be put up by one person. I’ll have to check that out again, but… one day I’m going to try it. I do like challenges. Thanks for sharing, cheers!
I don't think this camping trip was Stanley's idea of fun😮
@@maryajones3147 Hi Mary… Stanley and I had a chuckle with your comments. Stanley says, “I enjoy a lot of stuff.” He says, “It’s who you’re with that counts.” You know… years ago when someone asked him if he liked going to Disney with me he would say, “I go because it makes Suzie happy.” Lately, he has responded in a similar manner to anyone who asks about camping. So we talked about it, how he likes to go to Disney now, likes it for his own reasons. So… maybe he will “like” camping even more as we do more. But as Stan said, “It’s who you’re with…” I work part time with a greeting card company and sometimes Stan comes along to work with me. He says, “What am I going to do, stay home until you return.” And so he hangs out with me. I think maybe he just likes me…lol… Cheers!
@CounselorSue You know what? I appreciate your response 👍🏾. You didn't just give me a blank ❤️. I appreciate all the time you put in, to acknowledge my initial thought🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
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Wow, I've watched quite a number of American camping videos and I have come to the conclusion that a lot of your tents are flimsy, awkward to erect and very time consuming. Maybe keen campers might like to check out some Aussie camping videos. Just might see something you can buy online to make the experience more enjoyable.
@@paulferguson8116 Thank you for your comments. Do you have any Aussie tent companies you’d like to recommend. It sounds as if you’re a satisfied customer of a particular brand.
PS. We have Aussie relatives, near Melbourne.
Yes, try Blackwolf and also Oztrail tents
I just watched your video for the first time. I understand the age difference. My husband and I have 20 years between us. We have been married for 19 years. Both second marriage. What happens is we just try to put both generations together. He has learned mine and I have learned his. The best part is we love each other and enjoy each others company. Although he hates camping and I love it. He loves hotels and I love tents. So to settle it we stay home. 😂😂😂. Thank you for taking me along on your camping trip. Take care of each other.
@@brendabinczewski7624 thank you Brenda for sharing your story. I’m always interested to hear how others are managing life. Cheers!