This past weekend, Todd and I went camping again up in Mount Laguna. It was a lot nicer this time around and I will explain why. Our previous camping experience was a learning experience of what works and what doesn't. Todd and I got two good sleeping bags, a new hatchet, a 7 gallon water jug, two containers for washing and rinsing our dishes, a new Coleman (guarranteed not to leak) air mattress. Let me tell you what a difference it made! The mattress stayed inflated the whole night. Todd and I were surprised because every air mattress we ever had has always deflated by the next morning. Plus we had our sleeping bags. They kept us so nice and warm. The weather was not as bone-chilling cold as it was last weekend we went camping, nor was it windy. The water jug was a lifesaver. In addition to providing the water we needed to wash our dishes, it was also a great way to wash our hands after using the bathroom or to just wash our hands if they were soiled with dirt. Todd's new hatchet allowed him to chop the wood we needed for our camping trip in half the time it took last time we went camping.
Since Todd and I knew what to expect this time, we were better prepared in setting up camp, cooking food, and breaking down camp. Cooking outdoors is still something Todd and I will have to perfect with experience. Hashbrowns do not cook well in the outdoors, they never seem to brown. On the other hand, Todd was able to marinate two juicy steaks in Jack Daniels marinade of garlic and spices. It was served with instant potatoes, which by the way was a lifesaver since it was VERY easy to prepare. We also had garlic shrimp scampi pasta. Only took 30min to make from start to finish and it was very aromatic when we were cooking it.
Sleeping was another thing that I did again at this camping trip. It was so nice and relaxing. I did not get sunburnt again. I was smart and put sunscreen on when I got to the campsite but I forgot to put on OFF! mosquito repellant until Saturday evening. I didnt get eaten alive by the mosquitos. I just have two bites. One on my right knee which itches like crazy, and one on the left side of my forehead. So it looks like I am growing a horn on my head. LOL. At least today it is going down in inflammation.
Well peoples, thats it for today. I am back at work. It sucks coming from being so relaxed to being in the hustle and bustle of a rat race again. But that is life right now. Take care and stay classy!
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