Camping
Camping
Camping means, to me, enjoying fresh air and communing with nature by immersing oneself into the environment; living, eating and entertaining oneself in the great outdoors! A person can pack their entire camp on their back, load up a mountain bike, car, truck or mortorcycle or even take along a camping trailer or RV!
A favourite hobby of millions around the world camping can be enjoyable, inexpensive entertainment for families with children, young couples, adults and seniors alike! Everyone has their own camping style and everyone has their own favourite "camp" story. Some people even camp in winter - it is quite an experience to sleep in a tent when the outside temperature is well below freezing... (I'll post pictures eventually to give people a "taste" of that! br-r-r-r!)
Camping means many things to many people. And a "camp" also has multiple meanings. Some refer to a small cabin or cottage as their "camp", others simply call where they pitch their tent "camp" be it in the middle of the wilderness or on the edge of a town!
Camping lends itself easily to some of the best outdoor activities; hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, birdwatching, exploration, of flora and fauna, stargazing, photography, sketching or painting, and story telling - an age old human custom!
Planning and thoughtful packing of the proper supplies for a camping trip can ensure an enjoyable time is had by all. Always be sure to pack the following; patience, flexibility, a sense of adventure and playfullness. These few items take up no room and will be your faithful companions throughout your camping experience.
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Here is a picture of one of my favorite spots to go camping. 
The place is called Colorado Bend State Park, which is located near Bend, Texas.
History: Colorado Bend State Park, a 5328.3-acre facility, is located west of Lampasas in San Saba and Lampasas counties. The park site was purchased partly in 1984, with the balance acquired in 1987; the park was subsequently opened in 1987.
The park is located at the former sites of the Gorman and Lemons Ranches above Lake Buchanan.
Activities: The park currently offers the outdoor enthusiast access to primitive camping, hiking, fishing, which at certain times is terrific, swimming, mountain biking, birding, and nature watching, and guided tours. The park has 15.8 miles of hiking trails and 14 miles of mountain bike trails. When Lake Buchanan is near normal levels, the river is navigable from the park's boat ramp all the way to the lake, approximately 10 miles. This is a trip on slow moving water through the beautiful canyon lands of the Colorado.
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And it was full of mice! Happy, live mice.
Playing the softie, I dug out the little pot stove (no place for anything bigger that bugs in that) and used that instead. But how did they get in, and what to do to keep them out?
In the front of the stove is a port for the generator when you set up the tank for operation. That oval hole may be big enough for a small mouse. An easy fix is to stuff it (the hole, not the mouse) with coarse steel wool - that's easy to remove, too, but will keep the mice out. They don't recognize the technology.
More important are the two vent holes on the bottom of the stove. These are a mouse freeway! The little beggars can slip right in. You could use the steel wool there, too. But you must remove it before using the stove, as the holes provide a clear airflow for proper burner operation. Block the holes, and higher carbon monoxide output is a likely result - very dangerous!
A better, permanent solution is to cover the bottom holes with some 1/4-inch hardware cloth (wire screen). Sheetmetal screws (or pop rivets) and suitable-sized washers will retain it. That will let in plenty of air, and keep out the furry invaders.
