Thanks for all of the info and making me feel welcome to jump on at this late date!! I am waiting for an e from the Hubster if his schedule can fit this in, he is in a camping mode...is it his visits to REI or what? LOL He used to do this all of the time before we met....

Bedding!! Thanks for that reminder!!! :snap:

Great idea about cleaning the mattress prior, would eliminate that fear!!

Are any kids coming? I doubt if my son would come, but, I will offer it up to him.

Well, I am off to a internet free zone~work. I'll come back after and hopefully know.

This is really exciting because we have never been to Kings Canyon. :snap:

I don't know if we ever officially declared it, but I know that last year's Camp Swank was adults only (as in that is how it ended up, not a beforehand declaration). Based on some of the proclivities (not just the appearance of the mythical BBD [which will NOT be happening this year]), it might be safer to keep it that way.

Personally, I wouldn't object to kiddies being around, but I will defer to others' opinions.

If I can't find a camping buddy replacement for Gemini Cricket, I will likely be dropping out.

Maybe the RAC would be interested. :evil:

Booo! You just gotta come... who's going to find all the best hikes?

I was thinking of responding in a similar fashion.

I mean, I'm no one to forbid it as it was never officially declared adults only, but I'm not sure what you'd want to expose your child to. The martinis are only the beginning :cheers: :evil:

But the RAC was what, 17? 18? I guess it depends on what you think your kid can handle and what you want him to handle.

Damn. And I was going to make sure I had my camera handy too. ;)

Im sure there are no guarentees, for or against. :p

I would recommend keeping the camera at the ready. might consider something with a wide angle lens though.

And night vision. ;)

She was 18 and very much (some might say too much) getting in touch with her"adult" side.

Did you know she is pierced "downstairs"?

Or in my case, a close-up lens.