This week found us at the ever popular, annual Lande Family campout. The campout was held at Pine Lake State Park near Eldora. Now some of you might have the impression by now that we are spending this year camping out…wrong. In fact what we do is far from it. We generally sit inside our comfy trailer, air conditioner on high, lounging in our recliners and watch TV. I like the outdoors, it’s just that either it is too hot and humid or the bugs are out.
A Modern RV’ers Confession – A couple of days before the big campout event I decided it
was time we figure out how to use the awning on our trailer. As I explained to Mellie, “We better try it out now so we won’t look like idiots at the campground”. Can you believe it? Over 6 weeks on the road and we had never used the awning. Not only that but we had never even used a picnic table. At the last minute we went on a shopping quest in hopes of finding a picnic tablecloth (no luck though). In the end everything went quite well. The awning deployed without a problem and came in quite handy when it began to rain. Yeah, it rained and thundered a lot! 
Food, food and more food – I guess that is what camping is all about, at least here in Iowa anyway. Over the two days we were there we had feasted on brats, homemade chili, pizza made in the camp fire, smoores, toasted marshmallows, Belgian waffles, French toast, smoked turkey and of course my famous Santa Maria style tri-tip barbeque.
Urban Camper to the Rescue - As I mentioned we had some rain over the weekend. By Saturday night it was pouring down. I made a casual comment “if anyone wants to they could stay in our trailer. We have a spare bed after all”. Next thing I knew, I had six takers on the offer. It was fun though. We had beds made out wall to wall and the snoring was not even that bad. At least I didn’t hear any complaints.
A Modern RV’ers Confession – A couple of days before the big campout event I decided it
was time we figure out how to use the awning on our trailer. As I explained to Mellie, “We better try it out now so we won’t look like idiots at the campground”. Can you believe it? Over 6 weeks on the road and we had never used the awning. Not only that but we had never even used a picnic table. At the last minute we went on a shopping quest in hopes of finding a picnic tablecloth (no luck though). In the end everything went quite well. The awning deployed without a problem and came in quite handy when it began to rain. Yeah, it rained and thundered a lot! 
Food, food and more food – I guess that is what camping is all about, at least here in Iowa anyway. Over the two days we were there we had feasted on brats, homemade chili, pizza made in the camp fire, smoores, toasted marshmallows, Belgian waffles, French toast, smoked turkey and of course my famous Santa Maria style tri-tip barbeque.
Urban Camper to the Rescue - As I mentioned we had some rain over the weekend. By Saturday night it was pouring down. I made a casual comment “if anyone wants to they could stay in our trailer. We have a spare bed after all”. Next thing I knew, I had six takers on the offer. It was fun though. We had beds made out wall to wall and the snoring was not even that bad. At least I didn’t hear any complaints.Road Revelation #9 – Be prepared to share with fellow campers – We find that in every camp ground we stay at there are many friendly folks. It’s one of the benefits of this trip, to meet and visit with interesting people. It’s so rewarding to share. Maybe it’s just a story or extra sweet corn or a dry place to spend the night. Sharing is the essence of being a Good Camper.
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Well written article.
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