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Pure Outdoor Enjoyment!
Dry and Spacious!
Late, last fall, the wife and I with friends went on a weekend camping trip to the mouth of the great Mississippi River. Through the years, while traveling, we have crossed it many times as it meandered, in its majestic glory, southward from Northwestern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Until this trip, it was difficult to fathom the river being anything but big, powerful, and terribly intimidating.
However – this great river, like most others, starts as a small stream that can be crossed by jumping over it or traversing it by stepping on existing stones sticking out of the water. There it was quiet, bubbly, and quite forgiving; the wife missed one of the stepping stones and fell flat on her backside - nothing was hurt but her pride; but, if you were to ask, she would deny the mishap - saying: Without a bridge, I walked across the Mississippi!
We enjoyed the trip immensely but realized that our camping gear was in bad need of repair or replacement. The first night it rained and our camping tents leaked. Our battery operated lanterns didn’t seem to hold the charge they should’ve. My hatchet, axe, and knives needed sharpening. The fuel can for the cooking stove had a pin-hole in it. But, considering all, those were such small inconveniences compared with the sheer enjoyment of this outdoor experience!
Checking out the Screen Scene!
Breathing Fresh Air!
When I’m not at work, I like to spend as much time outside as possible. Much to my wife’s chagrin, I’m always suggesting ideas for camping trips and day hikes through the local forest. I’ve even expanded my love of the outdoors to our home remodeling plans. About this time last year, we were all set to add a screen room to the back of the house, allowing me to breathe fresh air without even leaving home.
Unfortunately, the economic downturn forced me to consider other options. I investigated a number of screen houses online and settled on one that would provide an authentic outdoors experience right in our backyard. The ultra-fine mosquito netting keeps pests at bay, and the entire unit can be packed up and made portable in a flash for future camping trips.