by Rick Chapman | Aug 17, 2017 | Funnies
Hang out with people who make you forget to look at your phone A simple retirement plan – plan on camping First rule for new campers – Always put the tent up before you start drinking Just go camping and smell like a campfire If the new girl likes camping...
by Rick Chapman | Aug 17, 2017 | Funnies
Funny weather we have had lately – an early summer, followed by rain, sun, rain, etc. So, how to tell the weather instantly? Kids can try this it is so simple. Grab a rock from the River Rother, about a fist sized rock will do. Tie some string (an old guy...
by Rick Chapman | Jul 13, 2017 | Camp Snippets
Boiling water in a paper bag sounds like an impossible task. The paper bag should burn up, leaving the water to put out the fire. Old time campers are first shown this probably when they were in the Scouts or similar youth movement. It is based on the scientific...
by Rick Chapman | Jul 13, 2017 | Camp Snippets
A cast iron pot, frypan, or skillet over a campfire is the best for outdoor cooking (unless you are using a BBQ). Build the campfire up then let the flames die down until the embers are glowing red hot. Cook directly over these hot embers rather than in the flames; or...
by Rick Chapman | Jul 13, 2017 | Camp Snippets
There is something truly hypnotic about watching flames from a fire dance around and change colours between yellow, orange, red, and blue. Nature’s television perhaps. Combining the glow of hot embers with the hiss of escaping gases from burning logs and the...
