Posted on June 20, 2018
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Making the choice to either Tent camp or Hammock it. I struggle every time I decide to go camping. Whether it is a short quick overnighter or for a couple nights. I know, for me and I’m sure many others it depends on when, where and weather. When I decide to go, I go. No matter what the weather decides to be on that day or days.
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Do you suffer from “packratsyndrome)… novice survivalist issues. Click the link to see my issue via I’m a PACKRAT, always evolving..
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Today was a good, No a great day. Finally some sunshine and a hint of the end of winter here in Minnesota. Well I hope it so !. As soon as I confirmed what I was seeing outside ( Checked weather forecast on my… Continue Reading “Sun and Snow Lunch with the Animals”
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via Afton State Park. MN. Planning my Walkabout and Scout What joy to find a place close to home full of surprises for the outdoors enthusiast
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Posted on April 1, 2018
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Yes its time to get outdoors again. Its been awhile for a camp out. Desperately need some nature selftime. So hit the internet and looked for a place to visit. I went straight to my favorite search website. The magnificent Minnesota DNR.
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Yes a new season is around the corner. What does that mean for you. Well for me, It depends on what hat I am wearing right now means some chores to be done. Different hats? Well right now I am a fly Fisherman, in… Continue Reading “A season change, Make the change, Prepare…”
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Yep, It getting closer. The more I consider spring, The more excited I get. Now that I live in a truly 4 season area. ( Read Minnesota) I am getting the feel of it. Winters here are hard. Although I love the snow and… Continue Reading “Some spring (time) in my step”
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Posted on March 3, 2018
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Hello Campers and outdoors enthusiasts. I have just got back home from a winter time walkabout. And while I sit here contemplating my life and life goals and the walkabout. I had a thought , yes, yes me thinking is dangerous. But I got… Continue Reading “The Ultimate Goal.”
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Posted on February 18, 2018
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Hi Campers, I was rummaging around in my camping and survival goodies as usual. I do this about once a month on average. I’m a geek with camping and survival stuff. Love to look at, touch and feel them in my hands. Yes a… Continue Reading “Survive on a dime – Can you?”
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Posted on February 14, 2018
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Hello fellow campers, hikers, backpackers. survivalists and outdoors enthusiasts etc.. etc. You know who you are! Winter is still going strong here in Minnesota. Yesterday my much needed sleep was interrupted by maintenance being performed on the complex. Unfortunately (Or fortunately) I work… Continue Reading “Just 2 words, Winter walkabout”
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