OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread - Page 64

Ghoulish Delight · 06-02-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LashStoat

Hi GD,

Is disassembleable the same as knockdownable - and do you need an allen key?

The only tool necessary to assemble it is Kevy.

MouseWife · 06-02-2008, 10:19 AM

I had a lot of fun reading up on your posts...the time is, what, now?

Disneyphile, who cares what anyone thinks, you are right, you carry your own weight, they can bugger off!!!

Thurston will be fine because he has you, Lisa.

Oh, you Lashes are cracking me up!! So glad to see you!!

And, last but not least, I saw a Yosemite trip for '09????

Anyone want to pm me with that? I don't want to hijiack this thread but I am eager to know what is on the agenda for that. I doubt if I would camp but I would like to grab some accomodations and knowing ahead of time would really help....

Anyways, it sounds like you all are going to have so much fun. I am sorry to be missing it, but, for health reasons our last stint was hard on me and I'd rather have fun so I'll stay home and read your travel tales. And enjoy the photos.

Have fun!

Kevy Baby · 06-02-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

The only tool necessary to assemble it is Kevy.

You answered one question before I did - thank you!

BarTopDancer · 06-02-2008, 10:09 AM

Steve,

Colman makes some pretty comfortable camping grade air mattresses and they sell battery air pumps to go with. I got mine at Target (that I bring to NYE) for about $30 (with pump).

LashStoat · 06-02-2008, 10:10 AM

Dear IsM,

I'd send you our blowup bed, but I fear it won't get there in time. Could you hire one from a camping shop?

Love and hugs,

The Stoat XXX.

Kevy Baby · 06-02-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Kevy, I'm curious about the bed.

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A bed sounds like a perfect idea! How in the world are you doing it???

Quick answer is that it is something I built. Here is the only picture I can find of it:

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

He built his own disassembleable frame.

Yep

Quote:

Originally Posted by LashStoat

Hi GD,

Is disassembleable the same as knockdownable - and do you need an allen key?

I actually designed it to be set-up and torn down without tools.

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Steve,

Colman makes some pretty comfortable camping grade air mattresses and they sell battery air pumps to go with. I got mine at Target (that I bring to NYE) for about $30 (with pump).

You can probably get an even better price at Walmart.

Also, I will be bringing a heavy-duty air pump for blowing up beds that we don't mind sharing (we have four batteries for it plus a card charger just in case.

ALSO: we will be bringing a 10-cup coffee maker.

I think we are shooting for the "going overboard" award on this trip

tracilicious · 06-02-2008, 10:24 AM

I'm seriously jealous of this trip! Have fun, swank campers!

innerSpaceman · 06-02-2008, 10:40 AM

No Wal*Mart near me. I'll check Target tonight.

I'm much more relaxed about it knowing that the Cricket will be sleeping elsewhere. I'll even settle for zapppop's leak-afflicted mattress because I don't mind the reduced pressure of one body ... but two tends to flatten it to a LoT-appropriate pancake just in time for breakfast.

Paring down is my project for tonight. I seem to have pictured a two week camping trip that I have to revise to 3 days. Alas, you need the same amount of bulky gear for 2 days as for 2 weeks. Let's stay longer!!!

* * * *

My apologies for my grumpiness. That I went all the way down to Orange County yesterday for the air mattress and forgot to get it is really upsetting me. I've been forgetting all kinds of things lately, more and more, and with my family history of Alzheimer's-induced dementia, it's really shaken me up.

Capt Jack · 06-02-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'll even settle for zappop's leak-afflicted mattress because I don't mind the reduced pressure of one body

answer: duct tape

Gemini Cricket · 06-02-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'm much more relaxed about it knowing that the Cricket will be sleeping elsewhere. I'll even settle for zapppop's leak-afflicted mattress because I don't mind the reduced pressure of one body ... but two tends to flatten it to a LoT-appropriate pancake just in time for breakfast.

Lets not mince words.
The Cricket is sleeping elsewhere because as of a couple of posts ago, he had nowhere to sleep and no ride because someone had a hissy fit.
The Cricket will now have his own tent. And he is not going to let another bonfire-related gathering go to sh!t.
I am having a good time no matter what. I have spent a lot of money I don't have to get ready for this. It also may be a long time before I get to do something vacation-y and fun again.
So, if anyone is thinking of showing up and fvcking up the fun, they're going to p!ss of the Cricket and that's not pretty.

Now then, did someone say queen-sized tub?

06-02-2008, 10:19 AM	#2
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	I had a lot of fun reading up on your posts...the time is, what, now? Disneyphile, who cares what anyone thinks, you are right, you carry your own weight, they can bugger off!!! Thurston will be fine because he has you, Lisa. Oh, you Lashes are cracking me up!! So glad to see you!! And, last but not least, I saw a Yosemite trip for '09???? Anyone want to pm me with that? I don't want to hijiack this thread but I am eager to know what is on the agenda for that. I doubt if I would camp but I would like to grab some accomodations and knowing ahead of time would really help.... Anyways, it sounds like you all are going to have so much fun. I am sorry to be missing it, but, for health reasons our last stint was hard on me and I'd rather have fun so I'll stay home and read your travel tales. And enjoy the photos. Have fun! __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Steve, Colman makes some pretty comfortable camping grade air mattresses and they sell battery air pumps to go with. I got mine at Target (that I bring to NYE) for about $30 (with pump). __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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LashStoat There's a hole in the Bin Liner... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Merry Old Land of OZ. Posts: 428	Dear IsM, I'd send you our blowup bed, but I fear it won't get there in time. Could you hire one from a camping shop? Love and hugs, The Stoat XXX.
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06-02-2008, 10:24 AM	#7
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I'm seriously jealous of this trip! Have fun, swank campers! __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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06-02-2008, 10:40 AM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	No WalMart near me. I'll check Target tonight. I'm much more relaxed about it knowing that the Cricket will be sleeping elsewhere. I'll even settle for zapppop's leak-afflicted mattress because I don't mind the reduced pressure of one body ... but two tends to flatten it to a LoT-appropriate pancake just in time for breakfast. Paring down is my project for tonight. I seem to have pictured a two week camping trip that I have to revise to 3 days. Alas, you need the same amount of bulky gear for 2 days as for 2 weeks. Let's stay longer!!! * * * My apologies for my grumpiness. That I went all the way down to Orange County yesterday for the air mattress and forgot to get it is really upsetting me. I've been forgetting all kinds of things lately, more and more, and with my family history of Alzheimer's-induced dementia, it's really shaken me up.
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