Author Topic: Oh The Pain (Read 3634 times)

Park Ridge Phil · « **on:** September 17, 2020, 03:23:31 PM »

Tuesday was more than likely the last time I stay in a tent

Dirk_S · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2020, 03:26:22 PM »

Your post reminded me I should start doing yoga before I start to hate tents myself.

Bill · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2020, 03:29:33 PM »

Pretty much knocked off tent camping at age 70.
Bill

Park Ridge Phil · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2020, 03:34:59 PM »

Yep. Soon to be 68 so I’m ahead of the game I guess. Worst part was, it was 52 that night and had to crawl out to water the grass 3 times.

jwinwi · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2020, 04:27:22 PM »

Quote from: Park Ridge Phil on September 17, 2020, 03:34:59 PM

Yep. Soon to be 68 so I’m ahead of the game I guess. Worst part was, it was 52 that night and had to crawl out to water the grass 3 times.

THIS ^^^ Sleeping in the tent is no problem; it's getting in and out and in and out...

Park Ridge Phil · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2020, 04:37:14 PM »

Exactly

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2020, 05:11:01 PM »

<sigh>

That's why you carry a bottle in the tent

Dusty

normzone · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2020, 05:18:39 PM »

Yes, but a bottle of tequila is only a temporary solution

JJ · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2020, 05:41:18 PM »

Quote from: Park Ridge Phil on September 17, 2020, 03:34:59 PM

Yep. Soon to be 68 so I’m ahead of the game I guess. Worst part was, it was 52 that night and had to crawl out to water the grass 3 times.

Yes, that's the MAIN issue!!

...and although totally practical, I am not sure I want the dreaded "urine bottle" next to me!!!

When on a long motorcycle trip...and at our age...there is no price on COMFORT!!

Huzo · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2020, 06:03:50 PM »

Danger..! Will Robinson...Danger..!

Tkelly · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2020, 06:49:36 PM »

I Don’t like waking up in the wee hours anywhere,but if it is not raining I enjoy looking at the night sky as I take care of business. Although it is hard to do at a rally I try not to get too hydrated before turning in,that way I limit my trips.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2020, 07:04:39 PM »

Scenic

n3303j · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2020, 07:11:48 PM »

Not many places I'd rather be! 74 years old and crawling in and out is more of a chore but it keeps me moving. Love the sound of the night rain on the fly while wrapped up cozy and dry inside. Warm nights with only the screen between me and outside is a great change from the monotony of four walls sealing out the environment. Don't mind an occasional day hunkered down during a storm. I have enough Kindle books to keep the down time interesting. Wide mouth bottle with a good cap is a must.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2020, 07:18:43 PM »

Quote from: n3303j on September 17, 2020, 07:11:48 PM

Not many places I'd rather be! 74 years old and crawling in and out is more of a chore but it keeps me moving. Love the sound of the night rain on the fly while wrapped up cozy and dry inside. Warm nights with only the screen between me and outside is a great change from the monotony of four walls sealing out the environment. Don't mind an occasional day hunkered down during a storm. I have enough Kindle books to keep the down time interesting. Wide mouth bottle with a good cap is a must.

Same here brother , nothing better than rain falling on a tent . Until a few years ago my gear consisted of a Mexican blanket and a tarp .

Dusty

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #14 on:** September 17, 2020, 07:21:14 PM »

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Love the sound of the night rain on the fly while wrapped up cozy and dry inside. Warm nights with only the screen between me and outside is a great change from the monotony of four walls sealing out the environment.

This. I never sleep better than when in a tent. Don't really know why, but I've always loved it. When I was a pup, I started sleeping on the screen porch at home. Slept in a glider from April to October. There is just something about it.

slowmover · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2020, 07:32:26 PM »

My old French foreign legion tent. I air it out once a year imagining I’ll use it again but at 66 I don’t know. Ah the memories.

Green1000S · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2020, 07:32:52 PM »

I like camping at Hilton.

Tkelly · « **Reply #17 on:** September 17, 2020, 08:14:20 PM »

As soon as Hugo described his technique I thought he must be a yogi or was looking for a serious cramp,wouldn’t work for me.

Huzo · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2020, 08:26:49 PM »

Quote from: Tkelly on September 17, 2020, 08:14:20 PM

As soon as Hugo described his technique I thought he must be a yogi or was looking for a serious cramp,wouldn’t work for me.

It sort of does...(usually).

JJ · « **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2020, 09:42:40 PM »

Oh...the horror...the embarrassment...the indignation....the thought of spilling it in the tent!!!

rschrum · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2020, 09:52:37 PM »

Roughing it is forgetting the tv remote for the motor home.

Huzo · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2020, 03:26:33 AM »

Quote from: JJ on September 17, 2020, 09:42:40 PM

Oh...the horror...the embarrassment...the indignation....the thought of spilling it in the tent!!!

I like the one with the face on it..(for some reason..)

bobrebos · « **Reply #22 on:** September 18, 2020, 04:29:06 AM »

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Quote from: n3303j on September 17, 2020, 07:11:48 PM

Not many places I'd rather be! 74 years old and crawling in and out is more of a chore but it keeps me moving. Love the sound of the night rain on the fly while wrapped up cozy and dry inside. Warm nights with only the screen between me and outside is a great change from the monotony of four walls sealing out the environment. Don't mind an occasional day hunkered down during a storm. I have enough Kindle books to keep the down time interesting. Wide mouth bottle with a good cap is a must.

63 years young and still a tent guy. Once in a while il splurge for a cabin at Two Wheels of Suches when there, but i prefer the tent when im motorcycle camping. At my age I gotta keep moving, bending, slithering, whatever and stay limbered up. or rigor mortis will set in! I just committed to going to my cabin in the cohutta wildlife management area, for two or three days per week and hiking out of the cabin in the woods for exercise. Gotta try and stay as limber as possible. Big commitment but I have to do it for my health! Picture for my motivation reminder. lol

ohiorider · « **Reply #23 on:** September 18, 2020, 05:22:06 AM »

Aug 2011. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, west of Bismarck. We’d just pitched our tents. One of the Park Rangers stopped by to chat. His parting words “ .............. if you guys hear anything moving outside your tents in the middle of the night, don’t worry. It’s only buffalo or wild horses.”

Put me at ease!

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #24 on:** September 18, 2020, 05:40:28 AM »

you boys should have enjoyed a little more prostate massage in your younger days

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #25 on:** September 18, 2020, 06:46:23 AM »

The rain has another benefit. It drowns out the snoring....

John Henry

bobrebos · « **Reply #26 on:** September 18, 2020, 06:48:38 AM »

Quote from: Zoom Zoom on September 18, 2020, 06:46:23 AM

The rain has another benefit. It drowns out the snoring....

John Henry

Stevex · « **Reply #27 on:** September 18, 2020, 06:49:15 AM »

An across service survival brief was held recently.
In it, various servicemen were asked the same question...what would you do if you found a scorpion in your tent.
The sailor said, I'd run away and get help.
The private said, I'd stamp on it.
The marine said, I'd kill it and eat it.
The airman said, I'd ring reception and find out why there was a tent in my room

I was in the Air Force; our favour saying to any army we saw was, we don't dig in, we check in.

mechanicsavant · « **Reply #28 on:** September 18, 2020, 06:59:49 AM »

I’m a 1952 model & still enjoy tenting . W/many orthopedic issues i rely on my Go-Kot w/a therm-a-rest on top for a good nights sleep . I’ve been accused of scarring bears snoring , don’t bother me ! As for the other issue , i try to keep fluid intake down & usually only 2-3 trips outside for star gazing . My brolly is always close at hand if rain threatens. I to fear an unexpected jug failure .

davedel44 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 18, 2020, 06:59:57 AM »

I thought I'd mastered the fine art of peeing out of my hammock until one morning I discovered I'd pissed in my boot.

My pee jar is an old naglene 1L water bottle that I stenciled a big P on the side. Properly labled and absolutely watertight.

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