Packing Light

I can...but I've never really been totally successful in managing this. We have an expression that we use when we do these kinds of trips. We all it Bear................. Camping. For us - if it does not fit into the pack - then it doesn't fit - and it doesn't go. We use the principle - wear one wash one. There have been many times that my pack weighed more than my canoe.

 

I try to pack only things I really need when I go for a few days of hiking but I always end up having troubles with foods. I tend to pack any food I like whether it's heavy or not

 

Hahahaha no way, watermelon? never. Because seriously, watermelon is bigger than I am

I've tried taking the smallest papaya I could find but I ended up eating it an hour later.

 

I do that too - nothing like coming back to a bit of luxury at the end of a trip.

 

I take those dried fruits and papaya would be part of the package [along with the various trail mixes].

 

True...and we can have those awful watermelon eating contests that are just as ridiculous as the corn roast toss. But I actually...okay...I like them - they can be a lot of fun.

 

Well...the watermelon contest was a one time must. After that experience I retired to the cheering section.

Now the corn roast toss - that's a whole different story. Ever taken part in one?

This is an old Y Camp Leaders thing. It goes like this... You have a garbage can in the middle of four tables. You enjoy your scrumptious corn on the cob laden down with real butter and wholesome [?] salt. Then...when you have consumed the last morsel you test your basketball...err...cob skills by tossing it into the can. If you are successful the group cheers your efforts and you can start on another cob.

BUT IF YOU MISS THE CAN. You move quickly to pick it up BECAUSE if I have finished my cob I don't aim for the can I aim for you. When that happens the guy has to pick up his own and yours as well. I'm goona tell yah - when you get winged by a flying cob - it can hurt. Ouch!

THIS ACTIVITY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN [possibly adults too].

 

Actually, I preferred that the candidate to be bending over at the time.

 

FUN...NY!

 

So many jokes that could potentially get me banhammared... so little time. But no I'm going to be good and not go for the jokes that are just sitting there. Why must people tempt me?

 

Because you are creative, imaginative, fun loving and like a challenge?

 

Aw you're sweet - giving me far too much credit, but very sweet. Seriously tho - you are giving me entirely too much credit. And I thank you for that.