I want to take my family tent camping in a secluded area in ma can anyone help me?

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nae

My husband and I would like to take our children tent camping because they have never been. We would like somewhere on a river and to be secluded because I do not want to disturb anyone else. If there is somewhere that we can have a few tents at once and two vehicles that would be great because a friend and his family would like to go. We would like to it to be in MA or NH any ideas?

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have you tried the Berkshires absolutely beautiful ,peaceful ,secluded sounds like what your looking for! mass vacations.com is the tourism website(i think)

What are some unique decorating ideas for a Halloween camping trip?

kleigh023

My family is going tent camping in a few weeks at a state park. There will be a contest for the best decorated camp site and I'm looking for ideas to make it really unique. Thanks for any help.

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Here are some decorating ideas and unique recipes!

http://www.ehow.com/how_4515060_decorate-scary-halloween-party.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522857_make-halloween-brains.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522792_halloween-cheese-spread.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522833_halloween-popcorn-balls.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522830_make-jackolantern-cupcakes.html
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http://www.ehow.com/how_4517747_creepy-egg-eyes-halloween.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4515233_make-mummy-treats.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_4522955_halloween-macaroni-cheese.html
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Where Can I buy a Mini Tent Store Display (Sample Tent)?

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erkster2

I want to buy one of those miniature tents that are used as display replicas. They are seen in stores such as Target and Home Depot. They look and work just like the real tents but are mini. They would be awesome to have as a doll tent, G.I. Joe tent, and maybe for a small critter.

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A "little expensive"??? Teenytents want $97 each PLUS $10 to $25 shipping. The models they show in stock didn't cost that much for the full sized tents!

There are kids camping play sets that have pretty accurate looking mini tents for far less money. Like these:

http://www.keenzo.com/showproduct.asp?ID=4101418

camping moms please help me..I just bought a butterfly camp tent?

what do I

from target..it comes with ''shock-corded'' poles
it doesnt come with any instructions,im assuming it's suppose to be so easy that one doesnt need them..LOL

i dont get it,theres no phone # either
i cant get it together

all it has is 2 seperate poles that are already lile attached??
any ideas??
it;s just a cheap basic lil tent for my toddler

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Oh this is hard to explain in words!

The two poles will look like a big X when you put the tent together.

Your tent should have an opening where the poles can go. Enter one at a time, connecting each section as you go.

It is tricky at the end, but the tent should have a bit of give to it.

Hope this helps! Can you ask anyone? You could ask a neighbor kid and play it off like no big deal, you are letting him help bc you thought he might find it fun!

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Has anyone here ever driven up through the interior of Alaska to Prudhoe Bay?

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Daisy is a

I have a friend who is planning this trip with his four kids...seems like an amazing and insane adventure.

Is it possible? Inadvisable? It will be in June and July.

Any particular dangers they should be aware of? Pardon my naivete, but will it be very cold at night? They are planning on traveling with a tent trailor. Will the polar bears get them? Should he carry a gun? His children are 6, 7, 9 and 10.

I will pass any of your advice along.

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I have done section of that trip, and there is some insanely beautiful
country out there!

Well he should get The Milepost
http://milepost.com/
And do his homework.

Also he will need a good basic car repair kit and more then one spare tire. A tow rope, jumper cables, belts, plugs, air filter, the ability to carry water, and possibly extra fuel. It is a road but you still need to be prepared to care for yourself the entire time you are out there. There will be no emergency response services readily available.

Polar bears are only located in the most northern areas, so it is unlikely he will even see one, let alone be threatened bu one. Black bear and brown bears are found throughout the state. SO he should read up on camping in bear country.
As for the gun, well he can not bring it through Canada if he is driving, and so it would have to be shipped to a licensed dealer in Alaska (Bullshooter in Tok). But I do not recommend caring a gun unless that is something you are well trained for and comfortable with. Especially traveling with kids, unless he is already regularly using it and knowledgeable to travel with it, I would stick to bear spray and a lot of common sense.

It will be chilly at night, but not the 'cold' people associate with Alaska winters.
Here is a bit about the climate in the different regions of Alaska
http://climate.gi.alaska.edu/

Of course if this is the plan, I would hope that they are doing all this research, and are aware of how big Alaska is
http://www.tongass-seis.net/media/tong_USA.html

Will be aware that there are no facilitys or services for miles and miles and miles, and that where there are they are limited and expensive. There is no lodging on most of the trip, and limited seasonal availability. Even in summer there can be road closures and delays, so you need to have enough resources to take care of yourself unassisted for days at a time. Also you will most likely be out of cell phone and internet for most of the trip.

This is something that can be done, but you do need to make sure you know what you are getting into. And do not expect it to be an easy trip. Talk to a mechanic with some knowledge of the road as far as what to bring for your vehicle, you will need to do all your own maintenance and tire changes.

Other thoughts pop to mind:
Be prepared to entertain your kids, there are no stores or amusement parks. Along with cell and internet service I am pretty sure your out of radio range most of the time too.
Watch out for bug game in the road, they won't watch for you. And hitting one will end your trip.
Mosquitoes can be pretty brutal, bring good big dope.

How can I actually start doing the things I want to do?

Accidental

I feel like I am wasting my youth away. I am 22 years old and getting married next year. We plan on having kids. So I kinda want to have fun while I am still in my twenties. There are so many things I dream of doing, but I won't do them I'm always afraid of something. I am afraid to spend money, I am afraid to leave the ones I love for extended periods of time, and I am scared of getting sick.

I want to travel the world. I have a dream that I could visit my family in Germany who I have not actually physically met before. We've talked, but over the computer and phone. I would love to visit them and stay for a month in Europe spending much time with relatives and travelling to other countries as they are all fairly close together.

I want to train and eventually bike across Canada.

I want to learn another language, not just speak English lol.

I want to learn yoga.

I want to volunteer to help those in need. Elderly, homeless or children and families in Africa.

I want to be a confident person and make a positive impact on those around me.

I want to do all these things, but I can't seem to put my thoughts into action. I am scared of spending too much money on travelling and I am scared to be away from my loved ones here at home. I am scared of biking across Canada, as much of the time would be spent staying in a tent. and I am afraid of getting attacked by psychopaths or bears.

Am I being irrational? How can I start making progress??
I have a lot of family living all across Canada so I think it would make it a great experience because I would end up seeing so much of my family along the way

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First, pick one thing to focus on. If you're too frightened to bike across Canada, wait for another time for that. It doesn't have to be right now, as you're still very young. Perhaps it would be best to start small, and work your way up to the bigger, more fun things.
Next, make a list. And I don't mean one similar to what you've posted; I mean a long, very detailed list. I suggest using SMART goals (Smart, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely). They are rather easy to follow. To begin your list, try to get five short-term goals (within one year) and three long-term goals (over one year). This way, you have a foundation for what you want.
Now, look at your financials. How well off are you at the moment? Do you have enough extra to spend on fun things, such as games or dates? If you do, you'll want to cut back on those fun things, just a little. Say ten dollars a week. That's forty dollars a month. Now subtract forty dollars from your overall income on a monthly basis--it's not very much, is it? If you make less than that, then hold five dollars a week, or even one. If you are aiming for one of the bigger goals, however, it may serve best to hold more money back, or even sell some of your unneeded things. Do you REALLY need that really fancy lamp in the living room, or can you survive with a cheap twenty-dollar one? Spring cleaning is a lot of fun when you think of how much money you can make!
My biggest advice to make sure you do not lose your motivation. Put sticky-notes up around your house, saying "You can do it!", or "Think of your family in Canada/Germany!" Considering you appear to be somewhat family-oriented, I suggest the latter a great deal. Also, talk to your family about the matter if you decide to take trips out their way. Do this frequently, to ensure that you constantly have their encouragement in your mind.
I hope that this is at least helpful to you. I know it has been to me! They've helped me procure a wonderful opportunity to travel to the United Kingdom this summer.

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Going to be vaction in the MA. CAPE COD.area in Sept what is there to do and see?

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Q. we be staying in DENNIS?

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I will give you some general advice. I love the Cape and go almost every summer. It's my favorite vacation place. If you are going after Labor Day, the traffic on the weekend will not be too bad. Saturday and Sunday traffic is congested.

In Dennis, there is a restaurant called Sandy's; the seafood is great. Otherwise, I am not familiar with Dennis.

Nearby, Barnstable is an old traditional town with many unique shops and antique stores.

If you like fresh seafood and casual dining, go to Arnold's on Route 6 in Eastham. They get very busy at dinner time so go before 5 PM unless you don't mind long lines. Eastham also has Flemings Donuts, the best on the Cape, and a good Italian restaurant on Route 6 near Flemings. The Red Barn offers pizza, a gift shop and miniature golf. Eastham also has a large freshwater pond for swimming called Great Pond. There is a bike trail that is parallel to the railroad tracks, too.

The Old Jail House restaurant is off the Route 6 rotary in Orleans. It is across the highway from the Skaket Motel, about a half mile down the road past the local gas company/hardware store. It has a country club flair with casual dinning. They have great steaks, seafood, salads, and desserts.

The Hole-in-One is a small breakfast/lunch cafe. Orleans has a laundramat and a bowling alley, too. Orleans has a baseball team which is a farm team for the majors. I think the games are on Tuesday evenings. Tree's gift shop is pricey but neat to visit.

There are local produce stands dotting Route 6 in Eastham and Orleans. There is a Bird Watchers Store with unique gifts related to birds on Route 6 between Orleans and Eastham. There is a large Christmas Tree Shop in Orleans at the junction of 6 and 6A.

Take a day trip to the town of Chatham; there are many galleries, shops, and places to eat. One night per week there is a free concert on the green. Check the local free, weekly travel guide. It is one of the prettiest towns on the Cape.

Take a drive on Route 6 to the end of the Cape to Provincetown. There is a huge pier, lots of artsy shops, galleries, and restaurants, expansive beaches, and shops for kites, souvenirs, flags, photographs, candy and more.

If you go to Hyannis, you can take a steam train ride, visit the museums, or book a whale watching trip. If you are into clubbing, Hyannis probably has the best offerings.

Most towns on the Cape have a weekly art or arts and craft fairs. Check the newspaper for the listings. If you enjoy art, every town has a multitude of galleries.

The National Seashore (Route 6 going towards Eastham) has beautiful beaches. If you like to walk on the dunes, go to Wellfleet near Newcombe Hollow Beach. Wellfleet has a multi-plex cinema as well as a drive-in theater.

If you like to camp, there are campgrounds in Truro. Reservations are needed.

At the bayside beaches along the Cape, the water is warmer then the ocean side beaches. All beaches require a pass, which you can buy for the day or the week. All charge for parking. The beaches fill up earlier so if you are a late sleeper, wait until afternoon to go. Green flies are prevalen on the sandy beaches so bring an insect repellent as well as a waterproof sunscreen. The flies give nasty, itchy bites.

If you like pottery, there are shops in each town. However, if you like glass, take a trip to Sandwich. The Sandwich Glass Museum is awesome. There are local glass blowers (on 6A) who will let you visit their shops and see the demonstrations.

Kids and adults like some of the attractions in Brewster (6A) like the animal farm and the indoor/outdoor aquarium.

Some of the local churches have clambakes or weekly pot luck suppers. Free concerts are common in each town. Check the local listings if you want to see a play.

There is a large music venue called the Tent; I think it is in Hyannis. There are a variety of different types of muscial artists playing there.

Gee, I miss the Cape; we could not go this year! Wherever you go, you will enjoy the beauty of the Cape. Don't miss the sunsets from the pier. Have a wonderful time.

Things to do in Cape Cod?

hmmssoccer

Things to do in cape cod with 8 kids and 2 adults.

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Brewster in Bloom Festival
18th Annual town festival. A celebration of Spring with golf tournament, road race, parade, arts & craft fair, historic inn tour, and more.

Cape Cod Celtic Festival
Proceeds from the Cape Cod Celtic Festival, a not-for-profit organization, will benefit the Music departments of Cape and Island schools as well as other local charities.

Cape Cod Fiddlefest
Wychmere Village Lodge
727 Route 28
Harwich Port, MA
508-563-9494

Contestants will be judged from 1 to 10 in each of five categories for each tune: Rhythm & Timing; Intonation & Pitch; Technique; Interpretation & Expression; Difficulty of Selection.

Cape Cod Oyster Festival
20 Independence Drive
Hyannis, MA 508 778-6500

Oysters * Oysters * Oysters * Raw - Baked - Roasted - Stews
Wine Tastings from the best Vineyards
Join us at the Naked Oyster under the Big Tent

Harwich Cranberry Festival
The Biggest Small Town Celebration in the Country! 100's of events all week, beginning with the kids, events, parade, and completing with a huge CRAFT FAIR and sensational FIREWORKS.

For more information call 508-430-2811

Osterville Daff O'Ville Festival
Annual Festival welcoming the season. Osterville's delightful celebration features wine & cheese tastings, entertainment, a dog parade, hayrides, raffles, fashion shows, children's activities, and designer daffodil displays by the Osterville Garden Club. 508-428-9700

Provincetown International Film Festival
The Provincetown International Film Festival invites you to bask in the beauty of Cape Light for five relaxing summer days of original and independent film.

Strawberry Festival
The Meeting House Museum
Orleans, MA 02653
508 240-1329

Strawberry Festival, Musical Interludes and Plant Sale on The Meeting House grounds. Sponsored by the Orleans Historical Society and Orleans Improvement Association.
http://www.capecodrec.com/

Beaches:

East Sandwich
Location: North Shore Blvd. from Spring Hill Road, off Route 6A Sandwich Cape Cod Bay
Snake Pond
Location: Snake Pond Road off Route 130, Forestdale Sandwich Pond
Town Neck
Location: Wood Avenue Extension from Route 6A Sandwich Cape Cod Bay
Town Neck/Horizons Beach
Location: Wood Avenue extension from Route 6A Sandwich Cape Cod Bay
Wakeby Lake
Location: Ryder Conservation Area, South Sandwich Road Sandwich Pond
Barlows Landing
Location: off Route 28 in Pocasset Bourne Buzzards Bay, Harbor
Electric Ave/Buzzards Bay
Location: from west end rotary, take Lincoln to Electric Av. Bourne Buttermilk Bay
Gray Gables
Location: off Shore and Presidents roads in Gray Gables Bourne Bay, Near Cape Cod Canal
Hen Cove Harbor
Location: off Shore Road and Circuit Avenue in Pocasset Bourne Buzzards Bay, Harbor
Monument
Location: off Shore Road in Bourne Bourne Buzzards Bay, Harbor
Picture Lake
Location: off County Road, Pocasset Bourne Pond
Queen Sewell
Location: off Puritan Road, Buzzards Bay Bourne Buttermilk Bay
Sagamore
Location: off Sagamore Rotary, take Scusset Beach Road to Williston and Standish Bourne Cape Cod Bay
Scusset Neck
Location: Scusset Beach Road, off Sagamore Rotary, Bourne Bourne Cape Cod Bay
Squeteague Harbor
Location: off Scraggy Neck and Squeteague roads, from Route 28A in Cataumet Bourne Ocean
Bristol
Location: Grand Avenue to Menauhant Road Falmouth Vineyard Sound
Chapoquoit
Location: Chapoquoit Road off Route 28A, West Falmouth Falmouth Buzzards Bay
Falmouth Heights
Location: Falmouth Heights Road to Grand Avenue Falmouth Vineyard Sound
Grews Pond
Location: in Goodwill Park off Gifford Street from Route 28 Falmouth Pond
Megansett
Location: County Road off Route 28A, North Falmouth Falmouth Buzzards Bay
Menauhant
Location: off Menauhant Road, East Falmouth Falmouth Vineyard Sound
Old Silver
Location: off Quaker Road, North Falmouth Falmouth Buzzards Bay
Stoney
Location: North of Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole Falmouth Vineyard Sound
Surf Drive
Location: Surf Drive off Route 28 Falmouth Vineyard Sound
Wood Neck
Location: Sippewissett Road, off Palmer Avenue from Route 28 Falmouth Buzzards Bay
Attaquin Park
Location: Mashpee Pond on Lake Avenue, Off Route 130 Mashpee Pond
John's Pond
Location: Hoopole Road off Route 151 Mashpee Pond
South Cape Beach
Location: Route 28 to Mashpee Rotary. South on Great Neck Road South towards New Seabury. Go past New Seabury onto Great Oak Road. Mashpee Vineyard Sound

http://www.capecodrec.com/

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I am going camping on friday, What are some things I should bring?

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CoolNickna

We will be camping for 2 days.
Anyone have a list of specific thing?
NOT rv camping, Thats not real camping.

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Food!!!!!!!!!!!! Plan out each meal, then go shopping.
Clothes, and extra dry shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun Block!
Bug Spray!
Toilet Paper!
Salt Pepper and seasonings
Paper Plates, Plastic cups and Utensils
Soap for you and dishes, Tooth brush ectâ¦
Dish cloths
Bath/Beach towels
Knife or three
Spatula Fork and Tongs, (all fire safe)
Tin Foil
Food storage bags
Trash bags
Something to start a fire with
Camera and batteries, (I have a 12 volt charger for my AA and AAA batteries that we use in the flashlights also)

For tent camping; not everything might seem important, but then you might find some of those very things handy for stuff you never thought of. I try not to take more than I need to, but I also hate to not have SOMETHING to work with. If you do not have the skillet or the lanterns, you can make do with foil and a big fire, but a lot of the stuff is make or break for a good camping trip.
*Pack everything in Laundry baskets. After the first few trips if you are having fun, you might want to get a storage tote or two. Start leaving the stuff that you can in the totes. If you wear out the tote, you are a seasoned camper; it is time to get a heavy duty trunk.
* Plastic Ice Cream Bucket or big plastic bowel for cooking and dish washing. A giant plastic mug or two can be handy also.
*A solid cast iron skillet is great. Be sure to take oil. Be careful not to over heat it or you will loose your seasoning. Something to get it off the hot fire with, like channel locks is nice as well. Simple things you can cook in it are fried potatoes, sautéed veggies, and pancakes. My kids like my oily âcrunchyâ campfire pancakes best. If you drink Coffee, you will need a camp percolator and all the fixings.
*Extra blankets! They can really make for a better nights sleep used as padding, and I have had a sleeping bag taken in the river by a kid before.
*Lighting; I recommend a couple flashlights for trips to the potty or exploration, and two "train lanterns" that will burn all night on one tank of oil. Donât forget the lamp oil, (a little will start the fire good also) and batteries!
*Plenty of ice, and plenty of frozen drinking water. Put all the blankets on top of your coolers during the day. Pack meat in a separate cooler from drinks and snacks if you can, or in a plastic container buried under everything else. Freeze everything you can before you pack, except your first meal. Plan an uncooked meal at lunch time, and start fires half an hour or more before you plan to cook.
*A large laundry soap jug is best for keeping hand wash water on the outskirts of camp; one with a spigot works the absolute best. Just refill with river water if you are camping primitive.
*Lawn chairs and fun noodles are a good idea. You do not need a chair for everyone, but at least one per adult and one more is a good idea. Fun noodles are cheap, and they do not leak like blow up water toys.
*Some rope, clothes pins, a hammer and a couple nails never hurt. I take 50 feet of cheap rope, and some twine that I can cut up and thruw away for little stuff. Donât forget the duct tape! Axe, machete, and/or bow saw for cutting wood, and who knows what else.
*A fresh roll of paper towels, a roll of medical tape, a bottle of peroxide, and some antibiotic ointment make a good first aid kit for almost any non 911 emergency. Some of that stuff comes in handy for other stuff as well. Throw in a pair of nail clippers, and maybe some scissors and thread and needle, for things that can be annoying not to have.
*Last but not least, time out at the river is ten thousand times worse than any other punishment! I spent a lot of my first summer with my step kids at the river for just that reason!

Have fun. You will find plenty of things you wish you had, but that can be part of the fun! After you camp a dozen times, you will have a longer list, but there is enough stuff to buy the first time, without going into all of that.

Moving - essential checklist for first week after move?

Missy

We aer moving in a month to another state. The moving company that my employer has tie up with will take 12-14 days for the getting our things to the new place. So we will ahve to stay without majority of our stuff for 2 weeks. We are planning to drive to the new house so we can take some stuff (essentials) with us. We have 2 kids 3yr and 5 yrs. Can you give the list of "essential" things that i need to retain and take with me in the car to use it in the first 2 weeks until all my stuff arrives.
I have a minivan which i can stuff items in the back. I know i ahve to carry liquid items anyway coz mover wont take it. I also dont wnat to be running to the stores multiple times (i still have to know what shops are nearby etc in my new place). so any suggestions for the list of items i need to take will be helpful. thanks..

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As you have a ROOF over your head all you NEED is food and some clothes and things for SLEEP.

You do not NEED beds for sleeping. A play pen for the wee one a blanket on the floor for older. Think of it as a two week camping holiday. Just using a nicer tent.If stove and refrigerator are included. A FEW pots and pans some dishware and you are good to go for your two weeks.Suggest in the car just some fresh things and food for a day or two. THERE ARE GROCERY STORES at the new place The rest of your food pantry is coming in 14 DAYS. One or two trips to the market will cover things like milk and bread.Buy easy to make food stuffs or ready made items for your first few days. You have lots to do besides cooking dinner.
Here is a good list.
http://simplemom.net/an-essential-checklist-for-moving-in-to-a-new-home/

http://www.themovechannel.com/guides/Moving/On_the_day/Bare_essentials_pack/

Add SOME personal hygiene items. You only NEED the basics. It is for 14 days not 14 months.

Be honest with your self and separate NEEDS from WANTS. There are stores for ESSENTIALS if
you do not bring it in the car. Most of the WANTS can wait 14 days for your STUFF to come.

Here is a check list of FIRST DAY THINGS
http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/ms_checklist_firstnight.pdf

After you arrive for your stuff.
http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/ms_checklist_firstnight.pdf

A SMALL tool box to do the little things while getting ready for your stuff.

A few toys for the WEE ones. Investigate a nearby day care, neighbors or company co workers for some child care help. You have lots to do and few hours with out kids in tow gets lots done.

Good Luck Pause take a deep breath and remember why you want too move.Expect the unexpected and just deal with it as it comes up. You are not in some isolated barren wasteland.

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camping while pregnant and four kids ?

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ok so in august i am taking my batch of four to a lovely campsite in cornwall uk
i will be 6 months pregnant - so pretty big
questions
portable toilets - the campsite does have loo's but as i'm pregnant and have a 3 and 4 yr old boys
are they good, has anyone used them , are they easy to empty ?
camping in my condition - has anybody else camped pregnant ?
airbeds - are they comfy i got ones for the whole family ?
any tips on how to keep warm ? for anyone that lives or has been to cornwall - you'll know that even in summer weather temperamental)
and because my badgering me to do it after some bloke in the pub told him about it - tent sex, we have a 12 man tent so it would not be in front of the kids - there once there asleep , there asleep kinda kids - has anyone done it, is it alright ?

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Camping in your condition? YOU KNOW--- listen to your body--you can do just about anything you want! Toilets? Plumbing is great, but sometimes we don't have it. Just take lots of paper to keep clean and don't be afraid of your waste products, it's not that big of a deal. Air beds? YES--comfortable,, remember not to inflate them all the way, go about 3/4, and to KEEP WARM-- be sure to put blankets UNDER you as well as on top. As for having sex in the tent with the kids nearby, I can kind of see it both ways--to some it seems a little uncool, but I remember when my kids were that age--hell, you could drop a bomb in their shorts and they wouldn't wake up! I say---if you keep it just a little quieter than normal, go for it and have fun! Camping Sex in a tent is great and very memorable! A nice little spinoff, no worries about getting pregnant....

geography homework help plz!?

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can you please help me with this work sheet that i have to do for geography? i have tried to do it myself but if you could help me by telling me what to take, the quantity i should take and how many units it would be that would be excellent.

it is february 1998 and only a third of the original residents still live on Montserrat. the exclusive zone has spread over almost all the island and the people who remain have been evacuated to its relativiely unscathed northern tip (safe zone). about 700 families are living there with only basic facilities and poor accomadation.

task - you work for the british government. it is helping to fund relief work and supplies. you have 8000 units of government aid available and must decide what to provide to help the population over the next two years.

item & units
tent 4
water purifiers (2 households) 1
medicines (total) 100
hospital operating theatre 50
montserrat library relocation 200
loans for new businessess 5 - 50
ash-clearing equipment 25
small vehicle 35
school text books (100 students) 15
hospital maternity unit (5 beds) 25
facillities for community centre 5
playground 20
electricity generator 30
small hotel development 100
fertilizer (per farm) 2
visitor centre for volcano interpretation 6
pedal bike 2
seed (per farm) 2
school stationary (100 studants) 5
computer linked to internet 12
second hand truck 60
basic housing (per family) 30
emergency relief food (total) 400
stand alone computer 10
tree seedlings (100) 4
community centre building 60
telephone equipment (total) 10
portacabin 50
CB radios (pair) 2
loan of RAF helicopters (2 years) 600
funding for UK university research on island 200
funding for adult retraining 30
tractor 80
boxes of toys for young kids (5 families) 1
contribution towards seismographic equipment 100
livestock (per farm) 8
intensive care unit (5 beds) 70
funding of advertising of island as holiday destination 150
hospital bed 2
polytunnel 4

thanks in advance for your answers!

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This is clearly a problem that is supposed to make YOU think.

Here's a hint--imagine yourself there. You are the agent they send to Montserrat. You have taken nothing with you. The most injured or hungry person must be cared for. What do you need to help them? Put that on your list. Then see who is next.

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What are some fun activities i can do to keep 5 and 7 year old kids entertained while not spending too much?

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BURRiTO

I am going to be babysitting a 5 and 7 year old for almost 3 weeks and i need a few ideas to keep them busy such as crafts and games, that arent expensive. Just anything that will keep them entertained so they arent just watching tv all day.

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Board games are fun. Like: go fish; uno; sorry; candy land

Playdough. Buy a few tubs and you can use every day kitchen utensils to carve up the play dough.

Play outside in the yard or walk to the local park.

Maybe taking a walk to the local library. Some have guest readers come in and read books to the kids. Or the kids (and you) can just hang out and read books.

Maybe you could do some research on a particular subject and plan a theme day around the subject. Pick a subject; find out some interesting facts about the subject. Insects, Bugs, for example. Maybe you could go outside and search for worms, caterpillars, moths, etc. For lunch, you could make "worms" by slicing hotdogs length wise in several slices and drop in boiling water. They'll curl up like worms. Make nature pictures using cut outs out of magazines, etc.

Use different dried pastas to make artwork. Or string onto yarn for necklaces.

Bake cookies. Let them do all the measuring and stirring.

Have a camp out. Either pitch a tent in the back yard and pretend to camp out or set up a tent (or use a sheet and kitchen chairs to make a tent in the living room). Eat campfire food (make smores in the microwave or over the flames of a gas range); eat hot dogs and chilps in the tent. Make up funny stories. Let the kids just play.

Finger paint.

Get a couple of appliances boxes (big enough for them to get in). Have the kids decorate those up like a spaceship; a pirate ship; or a grocery counter.

Kids sometimes need a few ideas, but for the most part, can use their imagination to entertain themselves.

What are some games and activities to play while babysitting 3 boys?

Squeegee B

I babysit for this family quite often. Their kids are 7, 5, and 2. I always bring games, activities, videos, and books for them so they don't ever get bored while I'm there. (All 3 kids are boys!)Normally I do "themed" nights (We've had Baseball Night- play baseball, eat hotdogs for dinner, and watch a baseball movie. We've had 4th of July- fireworks craft and make cookies with red, white, and blue icing. We've had the Olympics Night and so on...) I'm kind of running out of ideas and activities and games to bring. Normally I'm there at night for 2 or 3 hours (7-10 pm) and the 2 year old is asleep by 7:45 and the other kids go to bed at 9:00... What are some more activities I can bring or games we can play that will be fun for them???
Take into consideration that they really don't like to play games that involve competition... One of them always loses and cries.

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Well, first, congratulations on coming up with "themed" nights. That sounds like fun!

They're still pretty young, which severely limits how much you can do, but let me see...

Bugs Night...Watch A Bug's Life and make "Ants on Log" (Celery, Peanut Butter, Raisins) and/or "Worms" (Crumbled Oreo cookies, Gummy Worms). For a craft, you could make little insect toys/dolls.

Race Car Night... Watch Herbie the Love Bug (or equivalent) and have them make their own race cars out of cardboard boxes so that they can race - non-competitively- around the yard. You could make car-shaped cookies.

If they have a favorite TV show, you could do a night based on that. For example...Wiggles Night. Have a Wiggles marathon and make crafts and recipes based on what they watch (fruit salad jumps to mind).

I hope that helped inspire you!

EDIT: Okay, I've thought of a couple more.

Camping Night...Set up a tent and sleeping bags in the living room. Eat hot dogs, s'mores, and tell "scary" stories around the campfire, I mean, flashlight. Perhaps when their parents get back they can join them down there.

Healthy Night...A night where you teach them about the Food Pyramid, and they learn what various parts of the body do (heart, lungs, etc.). I'm sure there are movies out there about it. They could have an impromptu "teddy bear clinic." Have them help you put together a balanced meal.

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Why is San Francisco needing to control what we feed our kids by banning Happy Meals?

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4woods@att

A great example of Big Government. Most parents control their own kids eating and if they don't it's not the governments business.
I understand you can't get the toy and that's why is so stupid, so why even do it. My kids loved the whole Happy Meal and I controlled how often we went.
Mr Wordy and Mad Max.....it's not up to the gov to control it. Just another facet of them thinking they know what's best for you.
Again, a business shouldn't be told how to market and what they offer.
IT'S UP TO THE PARENTS

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The camels nose is under the flap of the tent in San Francisco. Banning toys is a meaningless gesture, but it is setting a dangerous precedent. The are declaring that the government can tell a business how they can operate. How does a toy in a happy meal effect the nutritional value of the food supplied. Are they lo dim witted that they think that people go there to get the toys and item that McDonald's probably get for a dime a dozen. The best reason to ban the toys is if they were hazardous waste,

What would be some good things for an Easter Party I am setting up for extended family?

Adamismyna

I am hosting one this year and I am 28, single. It will be kids but only 1 little kid (Easter Bunny aged) the rest are junior high and high school. Some will come and others might not but I wanted to make enjoyable activities.

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List of things to do for an Easter Party

Mummy: Need rolls of toilet paper, one per person. You can form teams to see who is the fastest dressing their mummy (other person) or just let them have fun. This can be very messy with the dust from the toilet paper and the paper fight afterwards.

Picky Marshmallow Relay: Need toothpicks, one per child and one marshmallow per team. The marshmallow is placed on the end of the first persons toothpick. They hold the toothpick in their mouth and try to pass it to the next person in line using only the toothpicks in their mouths.

Clothes Pin 7-Ups: 7 clothes pins per person. Clip clothes pins on the backs of all players and have them face each other in a circle (outside). At the mention of "GO" they each run around trying to get the clothes pins off each others backs. No grabbing and holding on to the other persons.

Talent Show: Video the kids performing to music. Lip sync is fun or air guitar/sax etc.

Nighttime Easter Egg Hunt: Hide eggs and prizes outside. Everyone brings a flashlight to the party. Hide items like fingernail polish, body mists, not just candy.

Piggly-Wiggly: Everyone lays out their sleeping bags. Choose someone to be "it." They must leave the room. Everyone else hides inside the sleeping bags (not their own). When they are ready, "it" comes back in. She sits on one of the sleeping bags and says, "Piggly-Wiggly" the person inside says "oink, oink." 'It' must guess who is inside the bag. If they are right, the person in the bag is it.

Rock and Roll: When your having a slumber party and going to a roller-skating rink is out of the question, make a skating rink in the garage. Parents can back out their cars and take out other stuff in the way so there is room to skate. You can also have music and a snack bar!

Hip hats: Decorate denim hats with jewels and sparkle puff paints and wear them around the next day.

Puffy pillows: Decorate plain white pillowcases with puffy paint. Let them dry overnight.

Popcorn Toppin': Pop some plain popcorn. Give everybody a couple of dishes with popcorn in them. Have your guests put on all the toppings you want. For example, cinnamon and sugar, raisins, melted butter, pizza seasoning, and parmesan cheese to make a pizza kind o' popcorn.

Curly-Cute: Make rag curls in your friends' hair. Take pieces of fabric and wrap hair around them. When you wake up you hair will be all curly.

We Had A Ball: At the end of the slumber party, sit in a circle and sign beach balls with a waterproof marker. Write all about the good times you had together at the sleepover.

Burglar Alarm: Set a little timer and have everyone go out of the room. One person stays in and hides the timer. Then the other children come back in and try to find the timer before it goes off. Whoever finds it might get some kind of prize.

Set up a craft table to make bracelets.

Have a pajamas contest! See who has the best pajamas!

Watch some fun movies.

Pillow fights.

Make smores!!!!!!!!!!
Serve whipped cream and fruit on waffles in the morning.
See if you can borrow a kareoke machine so you can sing along to music.

Do makeovers!

Make rice krispie treats.

Make your own sundae!

Popcorn fights, if you have a vacuum handy.

Decorate some cutie pie cupcakes.

Play boardgames.

Decorate pillowcases with fabric markers...this way they can use them that night. Put on date, etc.

Shaving cream fight out side.

Play telephone.

Have a talent show!

Wacky fashion show!

Have a "theme" for the slumber party such as spa slumber party (perfect for all girls), spooky slumber party, survival slumber party, etc.

Do pedicures.

Think of unusual places to sleep: the attic, a tree house, a tent outside in your back yard.
Scavenger hunts.

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What do you think these kids punishments should be? Animal abuse and worse?

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Heather R

We just had an awful thing happen in our community. It is 6 boys: two 17 year old boys and four 11 and 12 year olds. They poured gas on a dog and burned it alive. The tent they were in caught on fire as well. The cops had to shoot the dog as it was still alive, but almost dead and in tremendous pain. The courts are planning on sending the older boys to boot camp. The younger ones, I think were just there to look cool, Peer pressure and all. The younger boys are most likely scarred for life because of what the older boys made them witness. Apparently the older boys had it planned and were the ones to collect all the gas and lighters and they even set up the tent to burn the dog in. There's no word yet as to what they'll do with the younger boys.
I think they should get mental help for what they've seen.
But the older ones need to go to some kind of behavoirial (sp)? readjustment and hopefully jail.
Any comments will help, as I plan on writing to the newspaper and the judges.

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well this is what they should do, one of these things. 1.send them all to me,1 at a time, i do stuff that i cant even speak of on the internet. 2.BURN THEM ALIVE 3.send them to dr.phil(theworst). no but serously dont send the young ones to boot camp that will make it worst, punish them have a talk with them, the older ones, show them the life they will end up living if they do this kinda stuff again/

Should we let child molesters out of jail?

The Random

I know a lady with a son who molested a 5 year old child and left the kid to die. He did his time and was released. Now he can't get a job and is precluded from living close to children. He is going to have to get a tent and live in the woods. Would it be more humane to just leave people like him in jail?

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Chocolate eggs, breath stinks. Thanks can't thank ya any other way.

OK now to be way serious.

The average cost in many prisons to house a prisoner is $63 K a year.
In general population he woulda maybe been killed, given that no matter some crimes others committed, child molesters are in big danger
I get the economics maybe or paroled, BUT
9 MM bullets are like $1.50 each. That would be my solution to ease the stress of keepin them prisoners.

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What are peoples main problems when living in an apartment?

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No garden for the self.
Not being able to stop heat loss to higher up apartments, as there is no loft to insulate.
Noise from neighbours, including toilet flushing.
Risk of being trapped by fire caused by a neighbour.
Risk of being flooded by someone outside your family (ie. upstairs).
Drains being blocked by neighbours.
Rubbish/trash left in stairways.
Other people leaving access door wedged open, so compromising security.
People urinating in stairways, lifts and corridors.
Not having the simple luxury of being able to go upstairs to bed.
Constant untidy communal rubbish/trash area, which attracts vermin.
Not being able to collect rainwater.
Not being able to install a small wind turbine which could power all the lighting so save money.
Not able to have a real indoor fire to heat the place.
Not able to store grey-water to water the garden which does not exist.
High crime and drug/alcohol rates associated with apartment blocks.
Being classed as scum by many people because you live in a poor area.
It is sometimes harder to find employment when you live in an area of tower blocks, due to bad publicity of said areas.
High risk of being a victim of gang crime.
Lack of personal space.
Lack of nature when leaving the building.
Difficulty of feeding birds and other animals, or just watching them from the window.
Many apartments have coin operated electric meters, which can be so annoying trying to find the change to prevent a power cut.
They are totally unacceptable places to raise children.
Children raised in apartments have a high risk of being involved in crime, gangs and substance abuse. They also grow up not knowing a better way to live, so often raise their own kids in similar places.

In response to an email received from the questioner, about accommodation for a rising human population:

I'm not really sure if I would be a good subject matter as I no longer live in an apartment. I now live in a tent most of the year, occasionally at peoples houses when I am helping them convert to alternative energy and lifestyles.
I will answer what you asked in your message to me as though I am still in an apartment. It was 7 years ago, in Preston, UK, just outside the city center in an area known as Avenham. The apartment, we call them flats, was high rise of about 20 floors, and 16 flats on each floor. There were about 15 of these high rise buildings, all the flats the same size and layout. It had 1 bedroom, 1 living/dining room, small kitchen bathroom and inter-joining hallway. the living room/bedroom both measured no more than 12 foot square, kitchen a quarter of that. Space for moving comfortably was a problem. The main problems I gave in my answer, anything else are really minor matters.

Am I to assume that as part of your uni project you are to design multi-person building accommodation? If you let me know what your project is, I might be able to help further. Let me know. I hope this is of some use to you.
The problem which appears to be the problem is the lack of space part. We do not have a lack of space, only a lack of ideas on how to use the space that we have. We know that social problems exist in association with apartment blocks, so we need to think about either eliminating those problems or different building styles.
I am going to assume that you have watched the film, "the lord of the rings", which showed hobbits living in the hillside. The houses they lived in would have been heat retentive and could be large, at the same time using land that we would normally consider unsuitable for building on. The problem with making accommodation such as these would be the cost, but they could be built relatively cheaply, if only we would make a tunnelling machine that had pivoted tracks so that it could manoeuvre on the hillside which would re-enforce the "tunnels" as it digs. One hill that was only suitable for twenty sheep, could easily be converted into spacious living accommodation for over 100 families, each of them have a garden, by using the stagger and tier systems.
Again, if we look at another possibility, would could easily have whole communities of people living in woodland tree houses, rent free, in exchange for managing the forests.

However, the social problems associated with apartments, are not solely because of the apartments, more of the case being that many people with problems end up in such places.
Some people would also prefer to live outside of today's society lifestyle, and these could be used to help upkeep and manage the wilderness.
There is also the possibility of people living on barges on canals, giving them the ability to move their house literally to where work was needed.
There are plenty of ideas already out there, it is us, as society on the whole, that just needs to accept that these things are not necessarily "backwards" and in many cases, are a step forwards in the standards of living.
Just think, if you lived in a hillside, in a wide tunnel shaped house that you did not need to heat often and could easily grow much of you food on it's soil "roof". Do you think you would be better or worse off for doing so?
We don't need to stuff people to live on each others toes, we just need to think differently from what we currently accept to be normal. The crazy thing is, this normal that we now live, is not really good for our world, it's environment, the animals, or us. Society on the whole could easily be alike a god, in that it can do almost anything if it wanted to. The question is, do we as individuals want to live in concrete city, separated from nature, or with it? We can do either, but only one will allow us to be truly happy and at peace with the world. Smart thinking is all it takes...

Apologies to all for it being so long...

camping while pregnant and four kids ?

ok so in august i am taking my batch of four to a lovely campsite in cornwall uk
i will be 6 months pregnant - so pretty big
questions
portable toilets - the campsite does have loo's but as i'm pregnant and have a 3 and 4 yr old boys
are they good, has anyone used them , are they easy to empty ?
camping in my condition - has anybody else camped pregnant ?
airbeds - are they comfy i got ones for the whole family ?
any tips on how to keep warm ? for anyone that lives or has been to cornwall - you'll know that even in summer weather temperamental)
and because my badgering me to do it after some bloke in the pub told him about it - tent sex, we have a 12 man tent so it would not be in front of the kids - there once there asleep , there asleep kinda kids - has anyone done it, is it alright ?

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Camping in your condition? YOU KNOW--- listen to your body--you can do just about anything you want! Toilets? Plumbing is great, but sometimes we don't have it. Just take lots of paper to keep clean and don't be afraid of your waste products, it's not that big of a deal. Air beds? YES--comfortable,, remember not to inflate them all the way, go about 3/4, and to KEEP WARM-- be sure to put blankets UNDER you as well as on top. As for having sex in the tent with the kids nearby, I can kind of see it both ways--to some it seems a little uncool, but I remember when my kids were that age--hell, you could drop a bomb in their shorts and they wouldn't wake up! I say---if you keep it just a little quieter than normal, go for it and have fun! Camping Sex in a tent is great and very memorable! A nice little spinoff, no worries about getting pregnant....

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What should I consider when purchasing a winter camping tent?

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Anita

I am planning my first winter camping and I need to purchase a winter camping tent. What should I consider when buying it?

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Freestanding
Choose a freestanding or dome tent that needs few or no ropes or tent stakes for support. Tent stakes are easily lost, and staking out a tent in the snow can be difficult. A freestanding tent allows you to be flexible with location while still feeling secure in the tentâs structure. Keep in mind, however, that a freestanding tent is easily tossed in windy conditions but can be weighted down with gear on the inside or rocks on the outside.

Support
Four-season tents are designed with snow load in mind and have sturdy, strong support poles. Avoid tents with large, unsupported, low-angled areas that can accumulate snow and possibly cause the tent to collapse.

Size
Choose a tent that's rated for one more person than will actually be using the tent. The additional space will come in handy for bulkier cold-weather sleeping bags and extra winter gear. In addition, harsh weather can force campers indoors more often in the winter, and the extra space can help campers pass the time more comfortably. Furthermore, you may want to consider a tent with a vestibule area where you can leave snow-covered boots or cook inside when necessary.

What is the biggest camping tent available?

anonymous

I am leading a youth group camping trip this summer and I'm looking for a very large tent to accommodate optimally 15-16 people? I have looked at several 12 person tents (Gettysburg 12 Family Camping Tunnel Tent, Trekker⢠20' x 16' Cabin Tent and the Copper Canyon 12), but was hoping for something maybe a bit bigger.

Positive reviews about waterproofing is also a must. Our tents last year leaked horribly in the rain, even with the rain fly on and tarp underneath.

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How much money do you have, how big do you need to go?
http://armytents.com/tents/tent-tmpr.html

As far as managing a group several smaller tents would be more suitable, you can arrange the tents around a central canopy for example like the circling of the wagon trains of old. this works best with vertical wall tents of the cabin styles like the Copper Canyon 12 or the Coleman Instant 8. Figure also gear for each camper unless they are on a cot each person will have gear that takes up sleeping space so figure 1 extra space for 3 persons is needed so a four man tent actually comfortably sleeps three, an eight man sleeps 6 and so on.

Personally as having been there done that thousands of times as a scoutmaster, The Coleman Tent family has the best reputation for staying dry in and not breaking the bank, so I highly recommend them.

http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-14x10-Foot-Person-Instant/dp/B003QUT9OE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1360109250&sr=8-7&keywords=12+man+tent

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recommend tent that is very cheap?

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Kisua

i came again
with this question.- many people does not understand
well which brand of tent is very cheap?
can you show me the image of it?
i need $1-30 tent!

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Go to the local good will sometimes you can find tents for cheap there. Walmart sells kids play tents and low grade tents for camping.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Exxel-5-x-4-Dome-Tent-Sleeps-2/15257225

Now get realistic, if you want any kind of quality and expect the tent to last, the lowest I suggest is the Coleman Sundome
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-7-x-7-Sundome-Tent/13849028

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Is it true that there are nudist camps for kids?

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Rossem

If so, how do they protect them from perverts? Looks like that would be dangours.

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There have been summer camps for kids since 1993 when the first was held in Florida sponsored by the Florida Association for Nude Recreation. Several others have been started in other parts of the country since then.

These camps are run for children aged 11-18, of families who are already nudists, so it's something the kids are familiar with and they would rather be at camp with their other nudist friends.

The camps are held on the grounds of a nudist club or resort with very strict security. The clubs are off-limits to the public and background checks are often run on members of the clubs before they are admitted.

Camp staff supervise all activities and the tents are always set up in an area separated from other club activities, with 24/7 security. Campers are required to always use the buddy system..

Counselors have come from many diverse educational and occupational backgrounds including medical personnel, teachers, police, lawyers, musicians, social workers, and many others. Many of the counselors are parents of current or past camp kids.

The camps for the 14-18 group are called Leadership Academy because they are learning strategies to become the leaders of their generation. The motto of the camp since 1995 has been "Show your Leadership". The kids also swim several times a day and enjoy canoeing, sailing, games, contests, and at least one field trip.

Kids over 18 who successfully completed the training were often appointed as junior counselors for future camps. The American Association for Nude Recreation took it one step farther and created Nude U for college-age young adults. and Youth Ambassador program for Nude U grads.

Many of the kids of this youth camp program have received college scholarships and other honors and awards.

coleman kids dome tent?

Q. can you close the netting so that no air gets out?
im painting my room and i need a cheap one and i can fit in that one. and i can make it cool if it zips.
so where it has the mesh material does it zip up so no air gets out?
or is there any other one like under 20$ that can zip?
at academy, walmart, target?
can you put a double bed in it?

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Get a pup tent. They don't have mesh vents. You know, the small triangular type that look like army tents or old boy scout tents. I think academy carries them, and they are usually cheap.

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How could i build a cheap playhouse out of something other than wood?

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peanutclub

See i really want a playhouse sooo bad!!! And its too much to buy one or to build on out of wood. See i was wondering if you knew what i could build i playhouse out of other than any kind of wood? If you have an idea please help me!!!

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When I was a kid, I used to set my little tent up outside or play under our deck. You can build a tent in your room with chairs and blankets too.

Fun activities for little ones while babysitting?

PiNKLiGHTN

I have to babysit in a few days. It seems as though every time I babysit, there is not enough to do and the kids are always bored or lose interest in what we are doing. The children are 3 and 5. What are some new and fun activities that will keep the kids occupied for a good amount of time, and isn't too messy?

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-hide n' seek
-coloring
-building them playhouses/tents out of every day things around the house (blankets, chairs, pillows, etc)
-draw up a 'treasure map', hide some toys/candy in different places around the house and let them search for them
-a good movie (or sing-a-long)

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Best place to take a vacation with the family to see wild animals?

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Arthur kad

We wanna go take a vacation to see wild animals like lions, tigers, buffalo, zebras, elephants, and other animals that live with them where would be the best place to see them wild in one of those jeeps you see on tv? I want it to be clean we're we live but able to see the wild life were gonna be with two family's so we need a big place. Please give me some reccomendations on where to go I'm thinking south Africa but I can be wrong thanks and could someone give me an estimate for 6 adults and three kids please thank you.

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If you go to South Africa you are sure to see Lions, Buffalo, Zebra, Elephant and lots of other animals. If you want to see Tigers in their natural habitat, best bet is to go to India.

Rent a jeep from a car hiring place.

Accommodation places in National Parks are clean. You can book your accommodation to suit your whole party (like the size of bungalo or chalet you will stay in) with the National Park once you have decided on one. If you are more adventurous, and you want to get really close to nature, there are options to camp in tents as well in designated areas that is relatively safe from wild animals.

Kruger National Park is a good one, also Addo Elephant Park. But dont be limited to these. There really are lots to choose from.

If you are looking what its gonna cost you, contact your local travel agent.

Here is just extra information.

http://www.sanparks.org/
http://www.places.co.za/html/south_african_national_parks.html
http://www.nature-reserve.co.za/
http://www.sa-venues.com/game_lodges_nationwide_south_afr.htm
http://www.pilanesberg-game-reserve.co.za/

Dont forget to visit Cape Town with Table Mountain. It is one of the new Natural Wonders of the World.

Ideas for gift baskets at a preschool auction event?

Lisa K

I need some ideas for suggestions for the following types of gift baskets.
1) "Manicure and Pedicure" themed gift basket.
2) "Children's Outdoor Fun" themed gift basket.
3) "Children's Favorite Books" themed gift basket.
4) "Campers Backpack" themed gift basket.
5) "Movie Night" themed gift basket.
6) "Bath Time" themed gift basket.
7) "Children's Art Supplies" themed gift basket.
8) "Bug Collecting and Gardening" themed gift basket.

These themed baskets are for a preschools auction and we are giving parents a few suggestions for their donations. Each class has it's own themed basket. The ages of our schoolers are from 18 months to 4 years. I have come up with quite a bit on my own but feel I may be missing something. I am looking for some unique ideas.
Thanks for every-ones help
I need ideas for items to GO INTO these baskets that I have listed, not more basket ideas. But thank you anyway. Sorry for any confusion

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1) Bath and Body Works foot cream
cuticle cream, emery boards, feet files, mani/pedi gloves and socks, buffer boards, clippers, orange sticks, polish, foot soak, foot mask

2) bubbles, sidewalk chalk, water ballons, kid suntan lotion, bug spray, bug collection jars, bug vacuums, nets, binoculars, magnifying glasses, bug books, bird books(kids versions) kites, sand set, stepping stone making kit,

3) Character puppets/stuffed animals that go along with the books
Books by Eric Carle, Bill Martin, etc.

4) Flashlights, kiddie bug spray, walkie/talkies, smores candies, comfy pillows

5) Popcorn, Disney/Pixar movies, comfy socks (those chenille ones..we love those for movie night) candy/ trail mix. Soda/flavored water, comfy pillow

6) Bubble bath, bath fizzies, bath crayons, bath paint, bath toys- Discovery toys are great, Barbie mermaid that can go in the water, hoodie bath towels or character towels.

7) Anything color wonder; watercolors, paint by numbers, crayons, colored pencils, markers, play dough, clay, paint, sidewalk chalk, sidewalk paint, glitter markers, glitter glue, finger paints, scissors, shape scissors, punches,

8) Bug vacuum, little gloves, kiddie gardening supplies, floppy hat, clogs, kneeling pade, jiffy pots, seed/starter sets, butterfly tents/habitats, lady bug homes

I'm sure you've thoughtt of all this before, but this is what I could come up with.

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Where should I go camping on the beach in California?

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Katie

So my friends and I are planning a trip to Cali and want to camp on the beach instead of spend money on a hotel. We are in our mid 20's with no kids. Everywhere I've found online has been very family friendly and as much as I like kids, I would rather not have a family with 3 kids in the tent text to us. Not to mention families probably wouldn't want to be right next to us either. Any idea's on good places?

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Well california is all about RVs when it comes to camping at the beach and all beach campgrounds from San Francisco south require reservations 6 months to a year in advance. Also expect to spend for reservations equal to a motel 6 elsewhere. For example the brand new Ca. state park campground at Crystle cove is $85 a night. With that in mind as another posted I recomend also that the beach be a day activity and look to county, state and national forest parks that are inland. Your question also leads one to assume that you think camping at the beach is free, so to make myself clear, in California it is not free and it is highly regulated.

http://woodalls.com/ lists all the campgrounds there are and you can go to the state of californias state parks page, http://www.parks.ca.gov/ and find sites there. Make reservations pronto as summer booking is going on now.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDirectoryList.do?contractCode=CA

What size of camping tent should I choose?

Adela

I am planning a camping trip with two friends. We need to buy a camping tent but I don't know what size of the tent is suitable for three people. I did a little search online and someone said should choose a tent which can accommodate two more person because there must be some space for the camping equipment. Is this true? Is a five man tent a little larger for three?

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A five man tent is just fine. I do a lot of camping and I use a 2-3 person tent for just me, and a 4 person tent when I take the wife and kid along.

Unless your back country camping you can't go wrong with getting a bigger roomier tent.

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How do you make an indoor tent?

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Luigi fan

I wanna make an indoor tent with my bed cuz my real tent broke and my freind's coming over and we were ganna camp...
Please answer my question!

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"Tents donât necessarily have to go outdoors. You can make a fun indoor tent thatâs collapsible and will give the kids hours of enjoyment. This tent doesnât need any stakes but you will have to have plenty of fabric.
How To Make A Collapsible Indoor TentSheets can be used to make curtains, tablecloths, and yes, even tents.

Consider sheets instead of other material, since theyâre inexpensive and easy to work with, for this project.

Five twin sheets will make an excellent tent. You can purchase fabric, though, in smaller yardage than the sheets, if youâd like a shorter or smaller tent. Working with sheets makes it easier, since you donât have to measure and cut each side of the tent.

Consider how much floor space you can spare for the tent. Remember that the tent is easily collapsible if it needs to be moved in a hurry. Measure out the amount of space youâre willing to give the tent, then cut a sheet or piece of fabric to that size, allowing a couple extra inches on each side for hemming, and making sure to cut the piece in a perfect square. If one end of the sheet is already hemmed, do not add the extra inches for that side.

The square piece, upon being completely hemmed, becomes the top of the tent. Each of the four remaining sheets will become a side of the tent. Stitch the first sheet onto one side of the tent, at the very top edge. Allow the edge of the tent top to barely hang over the top edge of the sheet. Continue this until you have three sides sewn onto the tent. For the fourth side of the tent, cut the sheet in half, lengthways, then hem the cut edges. Sew the sheet onto the tent, making the fourth side, including a doorway. Make tabs and sew one on the top section and one on the bottom section of each sheet edge. These are used to tie the sides shut.

In order to hang the collapsible tent insert four eye hooks into the ceiling. To make the tent collapse out of the way of guests, insert two of the eye hooks next to the top ceiling molding. The four hooks should align with the four corners of the tent top.
String wire through the tent at all four corners. Wad the wire into a ball shape at each end, inside the tent, to keep it from coming out when hung. String the wire up to the eye hooks, making sure to get the tent top level and even. Simply wrap the wire around the eye hook and itâll hang until ready to collapse.

To collapse the tent just undo the front two wires. To remove the tent completely, just remove all four wires from the eye hooks. The tent is easy to hang again, and the kids will have a blast when they play in it."
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How to entertain toddlers when it rains?

lennie2008

I baby sit a really active 2 year old. We are usually outside when I sit for her. But when ever It rains we have to stay inside but, she never wants to. She does not like watching D.V.D's, arts and crafts or playing with her toys, all she likes doing is creating GIANT messes.
How should I entertain her?

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- Play hide and seek
- Built a tent out of sheets and furniture
- Color
- If possible maybe you could get her to take a nap?
- Bake cookies or a cake! It's fun, kinda messy, and you can eat it afterwards!
- Find an educational game on the internet for her to play
- Dress her up in a pretty dress and take "model" pictures of her
- Play with play dough
- Write a film/movie, and record it with a video camera
- Play with pets (if you have any)
- Sit outside on the porch and watch the rain (if it's not cold outside)
- Put on a raincoat, boots, and an umbrella and go outside!
- Take her for a drive in the rain
- Listen to music

- Have an indoor picnic - this is my kid's favorite. Make lots of healthy treats, lay out a blanket, and enjoy! Here are some treat ideas.

*Ants on a Log
Take a stalk of celery, spread peanut butter on it, and sprinkle raisins on it
*Peanut Butter Pizza
Spread peanut butter on a tortilla. Peel and slice and an apple. Lay apple slices on top. Sprinkle raisins on top. It's delicious. =)
*M&M Pretzels
Get square pretzels. Get hershey's hugs and warm them until they are soft. Place the hug on the pretzel. Then put an M&M on top of the hug and push it down.
*Peanut butter and banana sandwiches
Spread peanut butter on a slice of bread, and then slice bananas on the bread, and put another piece of bread on top.

This will keep her busy making the treats and then eating them!

Good luck!

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Need a location for tent camping in southern new hampshire or maine?

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deadmanssh

I live in Boston and my buddy lives in Portland, ME. I would like to find some place within two hours of both cities to take our families camping. We prefer rustic camping and I dislike RV's. I think the Old Orchard / southern Saco River area is too built up - too noisy and too busy. Any ideas?

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Appalachian Trail: White Cap Mountain

... Preview: White Cap Mountain stands like a great sentinel in the heart of the 100 Mile Wilderness. At 3644 feet, it is the highest peak in the region and the only one to rise into the alpine plant zone. Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Brownville Junction , ME - Hiking - 28.1 miles

Appalachian Trail: Baldpate Mountain

... Preview: The trail through Baldpate is popular and well marked, making it a good choice for strong hikers looking for a pleasant day hike. Baldpate Mountain is in western Oxford County, roughly 7 miles east â¦
Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Bethel , ME - Hiking - 8 miles

Appalachian Trail: Barren - Chairback Range
... Preview: The Barren-Chairback Range rises to just 2670 feet at its highest point, making it one of the lower mountain chains crossed by the AT in Maine. But this little range makes up in ruggedness what it la ... Monson , ME - Hiking - 16.2 miles

Appalachian Trail: Baxter Ponds
... Preview: This section of the AT is best described as a walk on the water side. This hike winds along a river, then along a stream, and then along the shore of several ponds before reaching the foot of majesti ... Millinocket , ME - Hiking - 9.9 miles

Appalachian Trail: Buck Hill
... Preview: This hike is a short but enjoyable day hike just outside the town of Monson. Though it offers no major views, it's a fine walk through the woods.
Monson , ME - Hiking - 6.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Carlo Col & Goose Eye Mountain
... Preview: This mountain range is not reserved for the long-distance crowd. The heart of the Mahoosucs - the rocky wreckage of Carlo Col, the open heaths and summit vistas of Goose Eye Mountain, and even Mahoos ... Upton , ME - Hiking - 11 miles

Appalachian Trail: Carry Ponds
... Preview: This hike combines beautiful forest scenes with the scene of a dramatic moment in American history. Winding through a series of ponds, along streams and across the Kennebec River, the path also cross ... New Portland , ME - Hiking - 17.5 miles

Appalachian Trail: Central Lake Country
... Preview: For those who can spend only one day walking in the 100 Mile Wilderness, this 8.3-mile hike offers a sampler of some of the most beautiful and varied country in the Maine woods. The route includes a ... Greenville , ME - Hiking - 8.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Crocker Mountain
... Preview: Crocker Mountain, with two distinct peaks, is at the northern end of a succession of mountains that constitute the most strenuous hiking on the AT in Maine, along with Katahdin and the Mahoosucs. Lik ... Stratton , ME - Hiking - 8.3 miles

Appalachian Trail: Little Bigelow
... Preview: The westernmost peak in the Bigelow Range, Little Bigelow, like its larger neighbor, Bigelow Mountain, has some outstanding views of the Flagstaff Lake country and the Dead River. Not particularly di ... New Portland , ME - Hiking - 13.8 miles

Appalachian Trail: Mahoosuc Notch
... Preview: Is Mahoosuc Notch really the "Toughest Mile of the AT?" Although selecting just one of the 2150-odd miles of the AT might seem impossibly subjective, every AT hiker will eventually hear the reputatio ... Upton , ME - Hiking - 9.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Monson Slate Hills
... Preview: This first walk in the 100 Mile Wilderness covers its southernmost 14.2 miles, where the AT passes over a portion of the Monson Slate Hills. It features many small ponds, the AT's highest waterfall, Monson , ME - Hiking - 14.2 miles

Appalachian Trail: Mount Katahdin
... Preview: Legendary along the AT, the jagged, treeless profile of Mount Katahdin seems incongruous among other rounded, forested Appalachian peaks. The glaciers never reached high enough to smooth off Katahdin ... Millinocket , ME - Hiking - 10.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Moxie Bald Mountain
... Preview: The hike up Moxie Bald is one of the prettiest you'll find. Even the beginning of this hike is gorgeous, leapfrogging across the rocks at a small rapid on Baker Stream. If you are feeling adventurou ... Related information:... From the guidebook Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in Northern New England
Bingham , ME - Hiking - 9.6 miles

Appalachian Trail: Northern Lake Country
... Preview: The northernmost section of the 100 Mile Wilderness traverses a varied landscape of tall trees, placid lakes, and surging streams, where a kaleidoscopic play of sunlight and forest color inspired earl ... Greenville , ME - Hiking - 17.4 miles

Appalachian Trail: Old Blue, Elephant, & Bemis Mountains
... Preview: The hike up Old Blue Mountain has much to recommend it: impressive hardwood forests, fine views from the open summit (3600 feet), and an old-growth red spruce forest on the saddle between Old Blue and ... Andover , ME - Hiking - 8.6 miles

Appalachian Trail: Old Speck
... Preview: You might expect the name "Old Speck"

What qualities and features should I look for when shopping for a tent?

Mrs.Fine

I love to camp, but my poor old tent has worn out and it is time to purchase a new one. There are alot more features available now, and I want to know which ones are worth the extra money, and which ones just add more weight to my gear. It was a little overwhelming shopping at the Bass Pro shop last weekend.

Also, where is the best place to find a good deal on these tents? I only have a family of four, so an extra large tent is not needed. Just one that is relativley simple to set up.

Thanks for your input!

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First, get a name brand tent. Almost everyone I know who has purchased a tent from a discount store has had problems with it very soon. Not only is this bad economics but can ruin a camping trip.

The tent that is right for you will depend on your own use and priorities. If you are car camping, you will likely accept weight and volume to have a comfortable tent. If you are bike touring, you probably want as small a tent as you can get.

Here's a few things to consider:

Self supporting - The more self supporting a tent is, the less you have to rely on stakes, but the more likely it is to have more poles and more weight. A classic pup-tent for example is simple, has only basic center poles, but needs good ground to steak it down.

Ventilation - Very important if you will be in warm weather especially. I find that having cross ventilation (two opposite doors for example) give much better ventilation than the percent of the tent body that is netting. ( I find that if the netting is completely surrounded by the fly, you won't get much wind movement anyways)

Mosquito netting - get the smaller no seeum netting. It's helpful if you can adjust this and the door rainflies without having to open the tent door (thus letting all the bugs in)

Zipper - get one with a substantial zipper on the doors. This is a point of failure on many bargain brand tents.

In my outdoor program I purchase Eureka Timberline Tents which are the mainstays of many outdoor programs. I think they are one of the best values you will find in a tent. They are well built, have good zippers, have excellent cross ventilation and are easy to set up with poles that are unlikely to break. You can adjust the ventilation from inside the tent. They are great for most general needs, but would not be my choice for activities where light weight is needed such as bike touring or light-weight backpacking. They will make more noise than a dome tent in a wind. A good source is Campmore. They also stock spare parts such as poles should you ever need them. Personally, I find myself using this tent most of the time unless I'm in the wind or snow I use a Eureka dome tent, and if I want to go light, I use a small
Sierra Designs hoop tent instead.

Help preserve your tent by shaking or sweeping out all the debris each morning when you take it down. This will make the floor last much longer. If you are not overly concerned about weight, cut a plastic ground cloth to fit, which you can always leave out if you don't want it. (Campmore sells these very cheaply to fit the timberline)

P.S. - the Timberline has a 4-person version, but it is room for sleeping only. If you are car camping for long periods of time, you may want something more roomy for a family of four.

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