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Locut0s

(6,154 posts)
Sun Aug 18, 2013, 04:22 AM Aug 2013

Off on my camping trip, I think.

Had a bit of an angry blowout with my parents tonight and said I wasn't going on my camping trip I had planned. They support me going on it but are understandably a little nervous about me doing something this new and out of the norm for me. New to driving never been away from my parents for more than a week etc. So they have voiced concerns over the last few weeks, nothing serious. But I easily internalize those concerns and make them my own (one of my issues), add this to general conflicts between us and things got a bit overheated I guess. But now that I've calmed down a bit I think I WILL be setting out tomorrow on the trip. See you guys in a weeks if so. If not, well, sooner then LOL

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Off on my camping trip, I think. (Original Post) Locut0s Aug 2013 OP
Have fun! B Calm Aug 2013 #1
Wow! Have a wonderful time! In_The_Wind Aug 2013 #2
Good luck, have fun! petronius Aug 2013 #3
Have fun, Lotut0s! femmocrat Aug 2013 #4
DO go, and enjoy! elleng Aug 2013 #5
Do it! Do it! Baitball Blogger Aug 2013 #6
As a camper for decades, I strongly say go for it. ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #7
Have fun and be careful! a la izquierda Aug 2013 #8
please go on the trip fizzgig Aug 2013 #9
Be cateful GentryDixon Aug 2013 #10
Absolutely. Denninmi Aug 2013 #11
Go for it, mate. just take it easy and remind yourself... SwissTony Aug 2013 #12

petronius

(26,602 posts)
3. Good luck, have fun!
Sun Aug 18, 2013, 11:11 AM
Aug 2013

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elleng

(130,895 posts)
5. DO go, and enjoy!
Sun Aug 18, 2013, 12:59 PM
Aug 2013

Only thing keeping me from heading to my cottage is daughter was bitten by black flies (and sand fleas???) at 'my' beach and weather's pretty bad, so hanging there NOT the thing to do at the moment, but sure looking forward to THAT adventure, and will look forward to hearing about yours!

 

ConcernedCanuk

(13,509 posts)
7. As a camper for decades, I strongly say go for it.
Sun Aug 18, 2013, 01:59 PM
Aug 2013

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The peace and experience of being totally on your own will amaze you.

Bug dope, first aid kit are a must -

diet-wise, take more canned food than you think you will need, and a can-opener!

Better to have more than you need, than to run short

ENJOY! - I'm looking forward to your adventure out into the World.

(naww - flying to Europe ain't the same at all)

CC

Denninmi

(6,581 posts)
11. Absolutely.
Sun Aug 18, 2013, 02:24 PM
Aug 2013

You need to do this, you know you need to break away and start being you own man.

And, you know you can do it. Have a great time.

SwissTony

(2,560 posts)
12. Go for it, mate. just take it easy and remind yourself...
Sun Aug 18, 2013, 04:51 PM
Aug 2013

you're camping!!

Get up at the crack of noon (thank you, Mr Waits) or at 6 am. Your choice.

Have breakfast at any time of the day - remember, it's always 7:30 am somewhere in the world.

Spend time with people when you feel up to it, but don't be afraid to wander off to be by yourself (bears permitting).

But, most of all, this is YOUR trip. You'll almost certainly meet dickheads. Just leave, excusing yourself if necessary. You'll also meet some wonderful people. Make some new friends.

Have a great trip, Locut0s.

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