Hi!!
I'm a virgin when it comes to the outdoor. OK, granted renting a cabin isn't exactly roughing it but I've never stayed beyond a hotel or motel. Cabin to me means the wilderness to me. (I can hear Russ laughing away)
Anyways, I would like any suggestions or advice you can give to a novice like myself. What does one bring to a cabin? Should I expect anything? Do I need to pack a truckload of food items?
Thanks in advance.
Um, every cabin is different depending on where you rent it and what it comes with. I would suggest calling the place you are going to and asking what the cabins come with and if they do what you have to replace, what facilities are provided, and what you are expected to do.
I did lol at your post but mostly cause you mentioned me. Any way you get to teh outdoors is good in my books. I dont put down or make fun of anyone for the way they get to the outdoors.
(lol a CABIN?) :):):)
I would suspect you would have to bring your own towels, asswipe, and food.. but it depends on where you are going and what type of cabin you are getting.
I guess for advice, I would have to know a couple things.
How secluded?
Close to a store?
On a lake or swimming area?
electricity with fridge and stove?
Showers?
how many people vs. beds?
Our cabin in the Okanagan is not secluded. We always but our boozes in AB because it is much cheaper. Other than that, we always buy our food there. It is not roughing it as we have electricity with a full kitchen and a dock with a boat, TV, DVD player, stereo, etc.
I know when I was in my late teens to early 20s, I would go anywhere in the Coastal Mountains or Rockies with a tent, blanket, a small breakfast, and a bottle of vodka. Things changed a bit over the years. Still just happy to escape the city.
Hey thanks you guys! Blesses!!
I'm just trying to think of what to pack. The cabin does come fully equipped with a kitchen and what-have-you-not.... but I'm not sure what I can pack? Like bring steaks or sausages...? I have no idea if there's a shopping mall or grocery shore within the vicinity so I guess I'll ask the owners.
Here's the cabin description:
wood-burning fireplace, full kitchen, CD player, TV/DVD/VCR, full bathroom and a deck with a propane barbecue.
Oh! Just bring coolers full of the same food you would cook normally. I say coolers to keep your food in good shape for the drive. Not sure how big of a drive? That is the best part of camping, the cooking. I like putting condiments in smaller tuperware or smaller jars. like mayo, I just take a small amount and put it in a small jar, etc.
towels.
candles.
flashlights.
bag of weed...kidding.....(or am I??)
drinking water if not sure what water is like there.
That's a good idea, Devil, putting the condiments in a tupperware. I must remember to also grab a couple of those condiment packages from fast food places. And I'll bring a cooler. Not sure how I can fit that and a stroller into the car.
Let us know how it goes. When are you going?
Middle of the year sometime. I can't wait though.....
Lise wrote:
Here's the cabin description:
wood-burning fireplace, full kitchen, CD player, TV/DVD/VCR, full bathroom and a deck with a propane barbecue.[/DIV]
Dang, that sounds like a fancy hotel to me! That's no roughing it especially if the bathroom is actually indoors and with running water. I'd ask the owners how far the nearest grocery store is. I suspect probably less than 20 minutes away so might as well buy your food there, especially if they have farmers' markets, instead of hauling it all there.
Most grocery stores in smaller places charge twice as much and have half the selection. I would plan on bringing most of the specialty or exxpensive items with you. Things like buns, hot dogs and burgers plan on buying there.
that cabin is a house on the lake. No issues there I would suspect. If you are going somewhere on the island like tofino.. you will pass thorugh port alberni. Theres a walmart and extra foods there so you can buy everything you want there.
Woohoo! Thanks Haha and Russ. I'll keep my eyes peel out. Believe me all this advice and information will come in handy. Thanks again!
zoom zoom should have a fun time taking the roads.
bet the drive will be a vacation of itself.
i love camp fire hotdogs!
Me too kingy. They are the BEST !
You know kingy....I've never figured out if you're a young older man....or an old younger man.
You're an enigma. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="vny!://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c024.gif" border=0]
If the motel room has been vacant for long especially in the cooler months always check the toilet for ass biting spiders first before using.
I generally eat healthy, until I go camping. I love those smokies with the jalapeno cheese in the middle and they drip grease over the campfire. When you eat one, it pretty much cuts your life short by a month.
Me too. I'm a junk food fiend on car camping trips. Frit-O-Lay Munchie mix, smokies, mini cinnamon buns, and Growers cider.
Still pretty healthy on backpacking trips and in cabins.
Oh yes, I eat healthy, until snack time around the campfire. As if you can only eat 1 Smore!?!!
chicken, steak, turkey, smokies, burgers, egg mcmuffin ripoffs.
When I go camping I make sure theres a selection and everyone eats good. You need to keep your energy and strength up when you are camping.
Hey Lise, if you are looking for a good portable bbq, they have some half stainless half black ones on sale at costco right now. Ive had one before and Im just getting ready to get a new one soon.. after two years of abuse.
Many of the cabins come with bar-b's and some with hot tubs and or jacuzzi tubs. (I'd check in advance as to which one you have Lise).
Make sure to pack a lot of sexy undies. Why?
I just want to picture Lise in sexy undies, thats all..(//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Other/10.gif)
Any time I\'ve camped in Washington I\'ve always stepped in Smores.
i usually picture lise out of her sexy undies.
*blesses* for kingy!
You guys are too naughty!! (//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/4.gif)
And aren't you glad we are?
Gopher!! Long time no see!! It's good to hear your voice again.
And yes, the answer to your question is, always yes. *looks around and checks to see if hubby is hanging around*
Good to have 'proper' contact with you again too - after so long. (Not that I would dream of suggesting that of late we've only had improper contact, of course).
arkady wrote:
Any time I've camped in Washington I've always stepped in Smores.
I do too cause they fall apart all the time and then hit the ground. either that or fall into the fire.
Maybe your friends are drunken retards.
could be.. but they are always gooey and crack so easily bits fall everywhere.
Russ wrote:
could be.. but they are always gooey and crack so easily bits fall everywhere.[/b]
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the drunken retards?!
lol Lil Me. You have an uncanny knack of taking words right out of my mouth.
ok, this is getting over the line now....ok!
Back to Lise's panties, or lackthereof....(//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/2.gif) ...just teasing Lise....