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Laugh Out LOUD Friday: Time to laugh at me.

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Well, when I was drinking my 2nd cup of coffee this morning I let the dog in, and glanced at the temperature... YIKES 17 degrees.  It must have been really cold last night.

Well guess what I am doing this weekend?

sleeping bag

Well I will be camping tonight and tomorrow night with my sons Scout troop. The picture above is from a year ago when I woke up to 18 degree temps and ice crystals in my tent.  The things we do for our kids!

(My son just had his Eagle Board of Review- typed the Proud father of an Eagle Scout)

So when you are snug in bed, you can laugh at me headed north where it will be even colder to camp for the weekend.

Have a great weekend

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Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

Oh my goodness, you don't cancel the outings due to extreme cold weather. YIKES is right! I simply can't imagine camping in such cold temperatures.

Jan 29, 2010 03:03 AM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Good for you!!!   It will be a memory that lasts a lifetime.   Congratulations to your son - my husband was an Eagle Scout in Northern Ireland and I'd feel safe camping out with him any day :0) 

Jan 29, 2010 03:05 AM
Jim O'Donnell
Raleigh Cary Realty - Fuquay Varina, NC

Been there, Done that.  I am an eagle scout and eventhough my son is 25, I am still involved.  Remember to take a water bottle, put hot water in it and put in the bottom of your sleeping bag.  Make sure the bottle is fairly thick and the top in on good or will will have a horrible night

Jan 29, 2010 03:06 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Jim, I am one of the Scout masters, been in the cold too many times to count, you figure out all the tricks after 1 cold night! 

Vickie, NEVER!  Boy Scout Motto: Be prepared!

Susan, while I would rather sleep in my own bed, I am looking forward to the trip, I am planning a great hike tomorrow.

Jan 29, 2010 03:10 AM
Jean Hanley
Coldwell Banker Kivett Teeters - Hemet, CA
Specializing in Folks Who Want To Buy/Sell Homes

OMG.....and to think, when I woke up this morning and it was 41 degrees outside, I thought I had been shipped to Alaska.  But, the whole camping with your kids is where it truly is at.  Kids are the best thing that happen to you.  Have fun.

Jan 29, 2010 03:11 AM
Rodney Horne
NC Sunshine Realty, Inc. - Lewisville, NC

OH my goodness. I can't imagine camping in those conditions. My idea of camping would be a RV and turn the heat on. LOL

 

Lynn Gough, Lewisville, NC

Jan 29, 2010 03:21 AM
Glen Fisher
National Property Inspections of Southern New Jersey, LLC - Oaklyn, NJ

As long as the trip is well planned and everybody is well prepared it should be a great time.  Enjoy the peace of nature.

Jan 29, 2010 04:07 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Jean, 40's is perfect camping weather!

Lynn, It is fun to get the boys away from technology - and to see what you are made of all at the same time!

Glen, The funny thing is the boys typically dont compain about the cold once they are tucked in for the night

Jan 29, 2010 04:10 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Robert, I use to camp a lot (living in the White Mountains)...but now that I'm older I think "roughing it" is a hotel with out room service.

Jan 29, 2010 04:48 AM
Kim Sellers
Lake Arrowhead, CA Coldwell Banker - Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead Realtor - BRE#01412099 - Lake Arrow

Robert, what can I say dude, YIKES!!!  I am the sissy girl though.

Jan 29, 2010 05:02 AM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

Now there are people who sleep in this weather 24/7. Got to feel for them also.

Jan 29, 2010 05:38 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Steve, add in a drink with an umbrella in it!

Kim, it makes you appreciate your own bed when you get home!  and its an excuse to buy a new toy

Robert, thankfully we do this by choice.

Jan 29, 2010 05:57 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Rob - At first, I thought you were going to say that you were ice sailing again.  LOL  Have a good weekend and try and stay warm.

Shiver





Jan 29, 2010 06:25 AM
Baker Home Inspection and Commercial Properties Inspections
Baker Residential and Commercial Properties Inspections - Springfield, VT
Home and Commercial Properties Inspections Vermont

Howdy and Evenen tere Rob

Have done the some thing many times in the pass. They sure are some of the fines memorys a dad can have. Have many white and clear beads to show for it. I was also a Unit Commissioner. So I sure won't be a laughen at ya, I tip my hat to ya!!!

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Jan 29, 2010 11:15 AM
Connie Hall
All Brokers Real Estate - Portland, OR

Congratulations to you for having the courage to stick it out in 17 degree weather and congratulations to your son for doing the hard work it takes to become an Eagle Scout. You should be proud as you have one special kid there.

Jan 29, 2010 12:48 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Rob..hope you enjoy the cold...good for you...Stay wrm the best you can..BRRRRRR

HELPFULHANNAH

Jan 29, 2010 02:52 PM
Jane Cross
Homes By Cross serving Charlotte NC Real Estate Needs - Charlotte, NC

Rob..aren't you supposed to be ice sailing or something right about now? FREEZING up there!

Jan 30, 2010 11:34 AM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Jane, We dont have any sailable ice arround here yet!  But if it stays as cold as it was this weekend we will!

It was a great weekend, cold, but fun.  on Saturday it was cold enough to freeze a water bottle that was in my back pack as we hiked the mill stone trail. Sunday morning when we left it was 10 degrees. 

I have a few picks I will probably post for wordless Wednesday.

Feb 01, 2010 01:13 AM
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