Re: Holidays and absences [3]

by Mrs Figg Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:35 pm

wheres that Lance got to?

by bungobaggins Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:41 pm

Gallivanting across the globe, no doubt.

by Pettytyrant101 Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:28 am

Maybe he is attached to protecting Queen Tin whilst she is visiting England from Valinor. Nod

by Eldorion Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:28 pm

Bluebottle wrote:Wait? What? Five people to a tent? Is this a wizard camping trip or something?

It's not backpacking, it's just state park camping. More of an excuse to get the entire extended family together for a couple of days, enjoy the fresh air and outdoors, and get away from the day-to-day stress of work and stuff for a long weekend.

by Eldorion Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:41 am

Pettytyrant101 wrote:Its an American camping trip- they probably have a huge flat screen tv a gigantic generator and a full kitchen worth of appliances and they will light the fire with 'gas' and a flame thrower. Bloody Americanhobbits!!! (Except Dave who has done it properly in real countries )

My girlfriend, who is also American, wishes for it to be clear that she agrees with the whole "it's not real camping" criticism. Just for the record. Razz

by Bluebottle Mon Oct 19, 2015 3:52 am

Eldorion wrote:
Bluebottle wrote:Wait? What? Five people to a tent? Is this a wizard camping trip or something?

It's not backpacking, it's just state park camping. More of an excuse to get the entire extended family together for a couple of days, enjoy the fresh air and outdoors, and get away from the day-to-day stress of work and stuff for a long weekend.

Ah, thanks for the clarification. Very Happy

Mostly I just thought you'd appreciate the random Harry Potter reference and someone inferring you were a wizard. Wink

by Bluebottle Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:01 am

Eldorion wrote:
Pettytyrant101 wrote:Its an American camping trip- they probably have a huge flat screen tv a gigantic generator and a full kitchen worth of appliances and they will light the fire with 'gas' and a flame thrower. Bloody Americanhobbits!!! (Except Dave who has done it properly in real countries )

My girlfriend, who is also American, wishes for it to be clear that she agrees with the whole "it's not real camping" criticism. Just for the record.

You should tell her it's within the dictionary definition. Nod

#lawyersarguments

by Eldorion Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:09 am

I do enjoy the conversational HP references. Don't mind me; I'm just in a weird mood today. Neutral

by Bluebottle Mon Oct 19, 2015 3:03 pm

Oh, that's fine. Razz

I was just trying to make you laugh. I'll have to try harder. Nod

by Mrs Figg Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:33 pm

Happy Birthday Ally wherever you are. Sad

by Eldorion Mon Oct 19, 2015 4:45 pm

It's been about two years and sometimes I fear the worst, but I do hope that Ally is out there somewhere making the most of life and hopefully enjoying it.

by Mrs Figg Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:34 am

yep me too, I do worry about her sometimes. I wonder why she left without saying anything.

by Mrs Figg Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:47 am

wheres Lance? He said he was getting a little doggie, maybe its tired him out.

by Lancebloke Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:13 am

Still alive Figgy... just very busy at the moment.

by Mrs Figg Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:26 pm

ok glad you are around though.

by Pettytyrant101 Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:24 pm

Lance!

Busy eh? Dont need a nod and a wink to tell us your on Her Majs' Secret service business Lance!

by Mrs Figg Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:45 pm

maybe its the pressure of filming SAS Who dares wins, those new recruits are hard work. Very Happy

flipping Dunedain! Razz

by halfwise Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:05 pm

Eldorion wrote:
Pettytyrant101 wrote:Its an American camping trip- they probably have a huge flat screen tv a gigantic generator and a full kitchen worth of appliances and they will light the fire with 'gas' and a flame thrower. Bloody Americanhobbits!!! (Except Dave who has done it properly in real countries )

My girlfriend, who is also American, wishes for it to be clear that she agrees with the whole "it's not real camping" criticism. Just for the record.

So long as you don't end buying a mobile home and still call it "camping". Mad

A family camping with a bunch of young kids in one tent makes sense. Once they become adults who ever snores the loudest will end up with a pillow stuffed down their throat. Wiser to break into sub tents. Nod

by Eldorion Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:08 pm

No mobile home yet, though some people in our group will always ogle the ones we see in the campgrounds. Razz

We do have an extra tent now and split off people into it sometimes, initially for the reason you mention (snoring), but also often when my youngest step-brother brings along friends. Plus we have some cousins who usually get the adjacent site. We didn't have too many people this time, though, as my brother and one step-brother both sat it out.

by Forest Shepherd Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:27 pm

I'm flying back to California tomorrow early in the morning. I can't say I'm excited to go, as even though it's been over 3 weeks now I'd really rather stay here longer. It's much nicer than California, even with the cold and rain we've had the last two days. And I'm far happier here, which matters more than the weather ever will.

But I just received The Waste Lands in the mail, so I've got my airport reading sorted!

by Eldorion Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:04 pm

I hope you have a safe and smooth flight, Forest. Hopefully you can visit MN again in the not too distant future. Smile

by bungobaggins Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:53 pm

Forest Shepherd wrote:I'm flying back to California tomorrow early in the morning. I can't say I'm excited to go, as even though it's been over 3 weeks now I'd really rather stay here longer. It's much nicer than California, even with the cold and rain we've had the last two days. And I'm far happier here, which matters more than the weather ever will.

I agree with this statement, even though I've never been to California. Nod

But I just received The Waste Lands in the mail, so I've got my airport reading sorted!

Probably my favorite book in the DT series!! Metal

by bungobaggins Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:56 pm

Eldorion wrote:I hope you have a safe and smooth flight, Forest. Hopefully you can visit MN again in the not too distant future.

In a thick Minnesota accent: You come on back then, okay?

by Forest Shepherd Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:35 am

Sure you betcha!

by halfwise Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:59 pm

Yah, yah!