If you are old, like me, you remember Perfect Strangers a TV show from the 80's about a guy whose long, lost cousin from some small republic comes to live with him in New York City. The cousin was Balki Bartokomous played by Bronson Pinchot. So from here on out, we shall refer to the adventure as camping at Balki Park!
First off, I will state that cooking over an open fire is HIGHLY over-rated! My wife and I both have been "camping" when we were younger, in RV's and Pop-ups with things like refrigeration and stoves and propane grills. Whatever we were thinking when we decided that we would just cook over the campfire is beyond me. I nearly starved Friday! I think I lost half a pound, and was feeling flush.........
First item on the "things we need to buy for camping" list: Camp stove and Propane.
We stayed in a cabin with electricity and electric heat. No running water, no fridge, no stove. We bought some wood after we got to the park, but had a hard time finding good, dry kindling to get things started. I was up for campfire frolicing Friday night, but could barely toast a marshmallow with the little bit of fire we had. By the time the fire was starting to kick, it was bedtime, and so we had to spread the coals and hope for better luck tomorrow. Good thing we had PB & J for dinner!
The cabin was nicely appointed for it's lack of modern convenience. Fairly new and sturdy, the two older ones made a rush for the top bunks as soon as they walked in the door (it was only a couple of steps to the bunks anyway!). There was a nice table with a bench and chairs inside, a double bunk down low for Mommy and me, and a nice little porch on the front that kept us dry all weekend (more on that later). Outside was the fire ring with grill, a large picnic table and a Lantern hook (item number two on the list!).
Best quote of the night - "Wow, Look at all the stars" - The Rooster. (Even though it was starting to cloud up, he could still see more than a clear night at home). Whatever else happens, observations like that make everything so worthwhile and priceless.
More to follow soon..........
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