RoadCEO Sept 2011 Newsletter
The Gripply September 2011
Less Planning - More Playing
| Blog Posts Preparation is essential for any outdoor adventure. Not having needed equipment and supplies can really put a damper ona potentially great trip.My family keeps checklists for packing easy and preparation for each trip we take- whether camping or justa road trip - not only does this practice keep us organized, it also helps uskeep up... On Monday I covered packing lists for the vehicle, personal gear and personal survival.Let’s now get into our base camp gear, camp cooking gear, family/group first aid and fun stuff.Base Camp Gear:· Tents: We usually bring three tents.Two are for sleeping (The kids get their own tent. This helps to give them a bit of... Hi guys,I’m writing today to ask for your help.I understand you don’t know me and that’s okay.It’s very likely you love, are related to, are friends with or work with someone who fights the same battle I do.Please, read on.I am 35 years old.I am fit and active.I eat right, I exercise…I take care of... I’ve been asked to run a blog series adapted from a Kamp Kitchen series on InsaneScouter.org.This post is the first of that series.In the future, I will be publishing blogs relating to the camping kitchen, food storage and more.Expect to see topics such as: utensils dishes ... Let’s be sure we all agree upon what is considered a “utensil”. In my mind, utensils are everything (except knives, which get a post of their own) that we cook and eat with. Spoons, forks, spatulas, etc…these are utensils. Ok, now that we’ve covered that….Scott, our glorious boss at RoadCeo, uses a tool box keep... Unless you intend to eat every meal at a restaurant during your camping trip, you are going to need a decent set of cookware to prepare your meals. There are many kinds of pots and pans in the camping gear market; it’s important to find the pieces that best suit your needs. You need to... I recently took a 1,200-mile roadtrip with a friend starting in Las Vegas and traveling to Albuquerque. We began our trip at a local grocery store to pick up the majority of our groceries; our plan was to use a camp stove to make most of our meals, cutting down on travel costs.We took the... There is nothing worse than knowing you have something for your next trip but not knowing where it is. There are many ways to organize all those travel guides, fliers, magazines etc. that you’ve collected so you can find them for your next trip.My personal preference is to sort them by state and/or regional location,... I think I alluded to my (obsession) love for cast iron in a past post about camp kitchen cookware. Cast iron is so amazing, pieces are often passed down through family generations; I know of one family who still has and uses a cast iron frying pan their ancestors immigrated with in the late 1800’s.... With the earthquake we on the East coast had the other day and the tremors we continue to experience, plus hurricane Irene bearing down on us, I think maybe a post on basic survival kits might be prudent. The following article comes from the greatWeather Channeland lists things that should be included in a hurricane... I recently stumbled across this recipe while web surfing and I just had to share it. It never occurred to me to make my own powdered cocoa mix and now I can. This would also make a nice holiday gift, placed in a Mason jar and decorated with a nice ribbon and a homemade gift... There are many instances in history showing famous works being produced in unexpected places. Book One of the Harry Potter series was written in a coffee shop; Hemingway enjoyed writing in Paris, Africa and Spain. Although I am by no means famous, I too have a special place I like to go for a... When someone mentions a camping trip do you immediately start imagining sleeping outside on the ground and eating bland food with bits of rocks and dirt in every bite? You’re not alone! I remember my husband practically dragging me into our first camping trip (many, many moons ago) and me dreading the whole thing.I learned... Different campers like to cook their meals in different ways. Some folks like to bring small charcoal grills while others swear nothing beats the taste of food cooked over an open campfire. I don’t have a problem with either of these methods, but there are a lot of campsites that no longer allow open flames,... New Campgrounds and Attractions Recipe Chili The Geezer Way 6 dried habenero peppers Heat a skillet over mod-high heat and toast peppers, turning often, for 1-2 minutes. Let cool, and crush. Combine with 1 cup water in a small pot And bring to boil. Simmer 5 minutes. Sauté meat in a Dutch oven with olive oil until lightly browned. Add onions and garlic, cook until onions are softened. Add cu minutes and cook 1 minutes. Add rest of ingredients. Add enough water to cover barely and bring to boil. Cover and simmer 2 hours. Serve with LOTS of cold drinks. Fortune Cookies Ingredients: | Sponsor Social Media Facebook: http://facebook.com/roadceo Twitter: http://twitter.com/roadceo Outdoor News Refrigerator Sparks RV Fire A Texas couple is thankful they were in the right place at the right time when their motor home burst into flames at a Riley County park.... Family's hope for missing fisherman The family of a British man who has been missing for more than a week on a Waikato lake are holding onto the hope of his safe return.But as each... The party begins Friday in Missouri's RV lot COLUMBIA — The community atmosphere of the RV lot is symbolized by how close the RVs of Jim Curless and Perry Beger are parked. The distance is so small that... Windy conditions curb grilling at San Antonio area parks SAN ANTONIO – Labor Day is traditionally seen as the last family holiday of the summer, a time for get-togethers, family fun a grilling out; but not this year. Due... Hands-on outdoors work Students and teachers discover local parks and earn service hours on National Public Lands Day... Conservation officers kill cougar near Goldstream Park campground Wtih a campground full of children nearby, it was a dangerous situation: conservation officer.... Sponsor Outdoor Blogs Ask Hiking Lady First off, I want to take a moment to thank all of the dedicated Hiking Lady readers. I love reading your comments and receiving your emails. Ask Hiking Lady has... A Little LeRoy History This post is actually Chapter 1 of a book we started to write a few years back. Since we aren't making any progress on that book, we thought we'd share... Photo Essay: London We were lucky enough to spend the entire month of August housesitting in London, where we fell head-over-heels in love with the city almost immediately.We thought we’d have plenty of... Angel Fire to Build RV Resort Angel Fire Resort recently announced approved plans to develop a modern, state-of-the-art RV resort near the west entrance to Angel Fire, New Mexico, on Highway 64. With 260 RV sites,... A Big Dutch Oven Steak and Crab Feast I wanted to do something really, amazingly, phenomenally over-the-top special for our anniversary this year. It marked 24 years that she hasn’t kicked my sorry butt out on the curb.... Miscellaneous Links Miscellaneous links for the RVer - from computer and cell phone deals to dental plans to cool bicycles, retirement resources and tools for managing your money.... |
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