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  1. 2sweed

    Trail Riding On Horseback

    Just think of the hardships of the journey of trail riding by traveling across America on horseback, to fulfill a dream. that is what this woman has done. Tracey Elliot-Reep, a photographer from Dartmoor, rode solo on her quarter horses from Mexico to Canada, across America. This video shows...
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    Wolf/Bear encounters?

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    Sleeping Bag Suit

    Why worry about cold weather when camping. Just wear your sleeping bag to keep warm while doing camp activities. What do you think about these outfits for all day wear. LOL
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    Bannock on a Stick

    Use: 3 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, 1/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 cup water. First mix the dry ingredients then add the water and melted butter, and stir well. Knead the dough 10 times. then form into balls of dough and roll the balls between your hands to form long...
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    Weird Food Choices & Best Choices

    I will be posting more of his video's. The drop shipping is a way that friends and family can help supply a hiker on long distance hikes by sending food supplies ahead to town post offices along the trail. That way it reduces the amount of food one has to carry and helps where prices might be...
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    Sub-Zero Camping

    I gotta admit I love these guys. Who else can turn a sub-zero camping trip into one humorous outing. I got frost bit just watching them trudging through the snow. But this is also a way to see equipment in action, as in what works and what fails miserably, as in rethink that next time. Let me...
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    The imaginary Meeting Place of Babbling Campers

    I don't know if I shared this video before but I got to share it now. Two common sense guys out on the trail sharing info about their equipment and the rough PA trail and lots of humor and some trashy moments. LOL I enjoyed it I hope you do too. Worth watching. Yeh! it is good to be back...
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    Wool socks for bigger boys and girls

    I agree with the above post for places, however, you might want to try using men's socks as they are usually a bit wider and roomier. In the winter I like buying the wool tube socks for warmth and in summer I like the crew socks. If adult men's socks are a bit to big, look for teen boys size...
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    Weird Food Choices & Best Choices

    I found this video which helps in making food choices in what to take or not take when hiking long distances. Even backpacking short distances the information could be quite valuable. It is a video that makes you think hard about what types of food one should carry.
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    The imaginary Meeting Place of Babbling Campers

    I look forward to sitting on your porch and drinking coffee. I had a set back do to the passing of my mother but I am about ready to head off on my search for the perfect meeting place for all babbling campers. I just found this interesting video titled How Long Would You Last On the Appalachian...
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    Thanks for your comment. Good friends, yes. Family a bit. Mostly I am alone and searching for a...

    Thanks for your comment. Good friends, yes. Family a bit. Mostly I am alone and searching for a new direction. I will be back posting more soon. :)
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    I am kind of numb right now. The service was yesterday and was beautiful, but I am still...

    I am kind of numb right now. The service was yesterday and was beautiful, but I am still accepting her death. It was very hard and long.
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    The long wait is over my mother pasted away on Sept 17. She took a long while to get there as...

    The long wait is over my mother pasted away on Sept 17. She took a long while to get there as her heart was strong.
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    Staying in the house on beautiful days is not something a outdoor fun-loving gal should have to...

    Staying in the house on beautiful days is not something a outdoor fun-loving gal should have to do. UGH!
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    Set Up A Camera and See What Walks By

    This video is so cute I had to share it with you. Not your run of the mill bear shots.
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    Trail Riding On Horseback

    Sorry about that it was big when I saved it. Oh well, @happyflowerlady, here is a link where you can read all about it. I found it to be quite real and honestly could see it happening. Puts a smile on your face. http://www.horsechannel.com/life-with-horses-blog/2011/0131-aging-riders.aspx
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    Greetings from Ontario Canada

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    The imaginary Meeting Place of Babbling Campers

    Ah yes, the head west, well I have been kind of lax in my walking lately. I got some sad news from a friend and have been kind of sitting around and letting the dust settle. I hope to be back on the trail soon and yes I am glad there are no alligators where I am heading now.
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    We came, we saw...we

    Very beautiful and restful for sure. The rock out-croppings are kind of cool having little caves in them. Having an island to ones self is such a blessing in that you can be truly alone in enjoying nature. Thanks for sharing.
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    Making Your Own Instant Oatmeal Packets

    Plus by adding your own dried fruit you can put more in and mix them up a bit. My mom loves the ones with fruit in instead of plain oatmeal.
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