How to I set up this tiny one bdrm apt?

Nikki

My boyfriend and I are looking at moving into this tiny studio/ kinda one bedroom apartment because it's so affordable. But we have a lot of stuff and I have no idea how to make it function without a living room (or closets!).
We'd like to be able to have guests over, but they'd basically have to sleep on an air mattress in the kitchen. Does anybody have any ideas on how we could even get a sofa & tv in here, or are we going to have to spend the next year hanging out on the bed?
And what about storage? I love IKEA, but their full storage units are way too expensive and probably too big for the tiny "bedroom". Any ideas are appreciated.

Answer
I would build a storage bench for the side/corner of your kitchen and put some couch pillows on it. Then put a small table in front of the bench. You can use the bench for seating to eat at the table or as a couch to watch tv. Add a couple of folding chairs when you're having people over for dinner.

For the bedroom it's probably worth building/buying a platform bed with storage drawers underneath. And you can hang a closet rod from the ceiling in one corner of the bedroom for your hanging clothes. And of course you will want night stands with storage in them. I'd also add some wall shelves high above the head of the bed for books and stuff.

In the bathroom, a tall bookshelf between the door and the tub can hold all your linens and toiletries. Make sure it's a material that can handle the shower steam like the Ikea Ivar.

Does taking out a bedroom reduce your home value?

CamilleYun

I have a 900 sq ft ranch home - 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a cubicle for a kitchen. It does have a full finished basement with a very large bedroom. I have been debating taking the wall out between my kitchen and one of the bedrooms and remodeling it into 1 large eat-in kitchen. Will this reduce the value of my home or will the remodeled kitchen/dining area compensate. When I say my kitchen is small, I mean SMALL, appr. 9 x 10, and NO DINING room. I can not get a full size table in it. I'm thinking anyone who needs 3 bedrooms will be turned off by the size of the kitchen, you can barely get 3 people in it. What do you think?
@ JR, yes, it is very small, the bedrooms are all about 10 x12, it is a 1950's era tract home. The 900 sq ft does not include the full finished basement. I joke that it's a bread box - bought the home for 40, 000, it is currently appraised for about 79,000. Bought in 2005 and planned to sell and then the market dropped off.
Will people consider the large bedroom in the basement as a 3rd bedroom? It has a window and closet. Myself, this would be good for pre-teens and teens but I wouldn't put my little one down there - on the other hand, If I had a couple of little ones I would forget about the house because a family of 4 can't even sit down in the kitchen

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900 square feet is very small for a ranch ... I can't beleive it has 3 bedrooms! That being said, taking out a bedroom will probably drop your home value a little, depending on where you are, but more importantly, when a realtor or buyer does a search and limits the results to 3+ bedrooms, your home will not show up; thus it will likely take much longer to sell. Secondly, when a realtor lists bedroom numbers, they normally can not list a basement bedroom unless it has at least one full size window (not the kind at the top of the wall) and built in closets ... So you may potentially be reducing your bedroom number to only 1! Further, even if it does qualify, anyone with children will want to be on the same floor as their bedrooms, it's just something that needs to be done.

I do agree with you that the kitchen sounds small. Here are some alternatives to removing a bedroom. :)

Do some research on utilizing small living spaces ... most offer this basic advice ...
- Take out or open up walls; an open floor plan makes a place seem bigger. Puting "windows" through walls will work if you can't get rid of a wall. Make sure you are not removing any loadbearing walls.
- Use furniture that serves multiple purposes (like bench seats that have storage, or murphy beds, or a movable kitchen island)
- Use furniture designed for tight spaces (replace the dining room table with a booth arrangement in an underutilized corner)
- Paint an accent wall, it will add depth to a small area.
- Paint the ceilings and or the floors (if you have wood floors)
- In the kitchen, use open shelving instead of cabinets. It makes you keep your kitchen tidyer and really opens it up!
- Place mirrors at key spots (angled is best) so that rooms appear to go on and on.
- Large picture windows will make a space look much bigger, and if you are in a nice climate, adding french doors to a deck or patio that can be left open will also make the living space feel bigger.
- build in shelving for storage in any spot that is under utilized (like over doorframes or along stairs) and get rid of storage furniture.
- Use neutral toned, contemporary furniture with a few accents, which will open up floor space.
- if your kitchen has a pantry, move it elsewhere, either to a moving metal shelving unit, or maybe to built in shelves on the basement stairs, etc. Be creative!
- Stripes keep your eye going up and make a space feel larger.

You can do a google search for renovating small living spaces, or designing small living spaces and get a whole lot of ideas! It can be a real challenge, but also a lot of fun.

You might want to get in touch with a realtor just to get an opinion on what you could do to raise the market value of your home. They see what sells and for how much everyday, so they will know.

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What kinds of food should I bring camping with me?

SuFi ChIcK

going camping for the first time alone with my bf and this is our first time going with out our parents or family.

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Assuming TENT CAMPING! If you are taking a Trailer/RV you can take just about anything you desire!

Short trip car> Bread, Peanut butter and jelly, canned stew and vegetables, tea/instant coffee, at least 2 gallons of drinking water, grate/grill for cooking over fire, Kitchen matches with the striker from the box in a plastic bag to protect from moisture, Instant potatoes, box Macaroni & Cheese, Canned Baked Beans. Instant Oatmeal in whatever flavors you desire. Salt and pepper in sealed plastic containers, Sugar and /or any other seasonings likewise in sealed containers. A coffee pot, for heating water for coffee or tea. Anything else you like, which does not absolutely require refrigeration. Ice chest and camp stove are optional but highly recommended! Cold Soda or beer is definitely a plus!

Longer trip car> Ice chest and camp stove become mandatory! But that also allows more flexibility in meal plans, with ice chest and stove you can take eggs, butter and milk to prepare a more traditional breakfast including if you desire Bacon! You can also take steak and other meats to grill ( do not forget to take suitable seasonings!) and if space permits a large cast griddle or fry pan you can take pancake mix (requires egg and milk, and do not forget the spatula!) Take along 2, 10 quart metal buckets to be your wash basins and I recommend Dawn brand dish soap and Scotch Bright Pads to clean up those greasy pots and pans. At least 2 flat hot pads and an oven glove. Durable plastic plates and glasses, and plastic insulated mugs and a set of flatware including a sharp (steak) knife for each person and serving spoons and forks.

Other important items: You will need a multi-purpose pocket knife ( Swiss Army style - not necessarily brand - and make sure it is SHARP and well lubricated ) Trash Bags. A 6 way screwdriver, a small hatchet with sheath, Take lots of 5/32" nylon line and a couple of pocket lighters when you cut a length of the line seal the end with the lighter so it will not fray. A pack of thumb size candles for fire starting. Pocket Flashlights.

A table lantern - Colman White Gas AKA "Camp Fuel" lantern or battery - Coleman Lanterns last forever and produce vast amounts of bright white light, but they require a steady supply of fuel, Mantels and the occasional replacement Generator and Globe, if you choose the Coleman Lantern be sure to practice lighting it several times during daylight in an outdoor location well away from anything flammable and NEVER EVER EVEN THINK ABOUT LIGHTING IT INSIDE OF YOUR TENT OR ANY OTHER STRUCTURE!!!!!)

Take about twice as many towels as you might want at first thought, 1 wash cloth per person plus 1 dish cloth are sufficient. Pack large zip-lock bags to carry wet clothing / swimwear in.
Collapsible Chairs and camp stools are great but don't break the bank to buy them for your first trip.

Take Clothing suitable for Winter and Rainy Conditions in the area where you will be camping! (Ponchos! And heavy coats! ) Nothing worse than getting frozen stiff because the weatherman blew it! This includes a Knit Cap which covers your ears if the temperature could possibly fall below 50 Degrees F!

Take good warm sleeping bags (rated ZERO Degrees F ) which can be joined together and AIR MATTRESSES! One for each person and a SPARE! Do not even think about camping without air mattresses!

Please plan on purchasing your firewood where you camp to avoid moving around BAD Insects! Take newspaper in a plastic bag for fire starting too.

If Space and Funds permit a set of poles and a camp Fly (10'X10' Tarp) are very desirable to keep the table area dry in the event of rain ( minimum 6 poles and a dozen 14' long lines, stakes, S-Hooks and O-rings - the O-ring prevents sharp edges on the Stake from damaging the line and the S-Hook makes it real easy to attach to the tarp eyes.

Proper equipment and preparation make all the difference between comfortably riding out the storm when camping and being cold wet and miserable when the unexpected .

Have Fun!

What is it like camping at the bottom of the grand canyon?

april_hwth

I am determined to get to the bottom of the grand canyon. What is it like carrying all that stuff down there? Does the duffel service carry tents? There is no lodging available at Phantom Ranch for hikers until next October. We want to go this Spring. My husband is not crazy about camping. Should we just do some day hikes and not worry about getting to the bottom?

Answer
It is definitely worth trying to get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon as it is a very different (and in my opinion) much more rewarding experience than just staying on the top. There is no feeling on earth like standing beside the muddy waters of the Colorado River with the dark rough walls of the Inner Gorge towering above you. I have been to the bottom over a dozen times and it still makes my heart skip a beat each visit.

Bright Angel campground (the one at the bottom by Phantom Ranch) is about as civilized a backcountry camp site as you are going to find. They have a facet with drinking water and real bathrooms with flush toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table with ammo cans and poles for storing food away from critters. Although it is a large camp area and all the sites are close together, the lush vegitation and the pleasant background noise of nearby Bright Angel creek make it feel very peaceful and not crowded.

As far as how tough it is to backpack down... well, I would say that if you consider yourself fit enough to hike it without a pack than you can probably handle it with one (unless perhaps, you have significant knee or lower back problems). As long as your pack fits correctly, you take your time and stop for rests when you need them than you should not have any problems - especially since you have several months to prepare. I have a couple of friends who are over 40 and a bit over-weight (certainly not athletes) who I have done it with and they did not have problems - they just took it slow at their own pace.

Mr. Danger above has a lot of good tips and suggestions. As he notes, you will want to make sure that you get ready both physically and mentally. Start with going on regular hikes around your home with a small day pack and then try renting or borrowing a pack, load it up with the weight you expect to carry, and try doing some long day hikes with that (doing at least one easy overnight practice trip would be ideal). You are going to want to be building up your leg muscles, increasing your cardio-vascular endurance, and also building up stomach and lower back muscles. Note - it is not training for the olympics - just that if you don't do regular cardio exercise than you should start and make sure that you get a day or two experience carrying a full pack.

As Mr. Danger notes you could try buying stuff on eBay or rent from several places near the canyon. A couple of additional suggestions about packing the canyon for the first time:

1) While it does not have to be the ultra-ligh high-end stuff, make sure that you get true backpacking equipment. You do not want to be carrying an 10lb 'car camping' tent or other much heavier equipment. If your entire pack - including water - is over 30lbs than something is wrong.

2) Fit is everything. Regardless of if it is bought, borrowed or rented find somebody knowledgeable to guide you in loading and fitting your pack. I will take a well-balanced well-fit heavy pack over a poorly packed, ill-fitting light pack any day. Remember that the weight should ride on your hips, not your shoulders.

3) Invest in some trekking poles (look like ski poles). These make a huge difference by taking strain off your back and knees and improving your balance. Having a pair of trekking poles is like taking 10lbs off your pack.

4) Be warned that the South Rim is at 7000 feet and does experience snow and freezing temps in winter. Icy patches can be quite common on the upper stretches of trails well into April. Check with the backcountry office before you go - if they are really icy, you will want to have instep crampons.

5) See about getting your meals at the Phantom Ranch canteen. Even if you are not staying in the dorms/cabins, they always have extra dinners and breakfast seats that backpackers can reserve (you MUST have reservations - made through Xanterra). Although a bit pricy, the food is good and it means you don't have to carry food or cooking supplies. Bag lunches (as well as individual snack items) can be bought at the canteen without reservation.

6) Backcountry camping permits are selected 4 months in advance. Spring is a popular time for backpacking in the canyon, so permits get picked quickly. If for instance, you want to go in April, than you should have your permit request sent in well before January 1 (see link below).

As far as duffel service goes... yes, (for most of the year anyways) you can hire a mule to carry your gear. The gear must fit in a space of 36x20x13 inches, which could prove a challenge for two people's gear. It costs about $60 per duffel per trip (ie: one trip down and one trip up) and you can only drop-off and pick-up your gear at certain times during the day. You are still going to have to carry a day pack with water, snacks and probably some bad weather gear. Considering the hassle and expense of the duffels, I would say just backpack it - it is a great experience and the feeling of accomplishment and independence that you get when you come out of the canyon carrying your own gear is something you will remember for the rest of your life.

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Taking a camping trip...?

Paige

I am taking a hunting trip with my boyfriend in November to hunt whitetails. We are taking our old camper down and I just wondered if there was anything that I wouldn't normally think of that I need to put on my list of things to pack! Thank you!

Answer
Yep, a checklist would be of great help.

Shelter

__Tent
__Ground cloth/tarp
__Extra stakes
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes
__Axe or hammer
__Mat for tent entrance
__Dust pan/brush
Bedding

__Sleeping bag
__Sheets/blankets
__Pillow
__Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Air pump
__Repair kit for air mattress
__Utility bags for storage
Cooking

__Large water jug & water bucket
__Coolers/ice
__Thermos
__Stove with fuel/propane
__Matches/lighter
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner
__Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill
__Fire starters/newspaper
__Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls
__Silverware/plastic silverware
__Measuring cups
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil
__Paper towels
__Trash bags
__Dish soap
__Clothes pins
__Cooking oil/Pam spray
__Containers for food storage
__Potholders/oven mitts
__Pots and frying pans with lids
__Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Tongs
__Skewers/grill forks
__Can opener/bottle opener
__Folding table
__Dutch oven
__Pie irons
__Mugs/paper cups
__Mixing bowl
__Cutting board
__Ziplock bags
__Napkins
__Dish pan
__Dish rags/towels
__Scrub pad/brillo
__Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Potato peeler

Read more: http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/checklists.htm

im going on a week camping trip?

with my family im 12 yrs and i want a full packing list im going in 2 weeks

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Here's one I came accross!

* Tent, poles, tent stakes, tie-downs
* Plastic ground tarp for under the tent
* Plastic tarp for over the tent (if tent is leaky)
* Air mattress & pump
* Sleeping mats
* Sleeping bag
* Blankets
* Pillow
* Lantern
* Lantern fuel & funnel (if gas)
* Flashlight & batteries
* Portable shower
* Trash bags
* Rope (clothes line and 1000 other uses!)
* Clothes pins (amazing what a little wind will do!)
* First Aid kit
* The Camp Site
o Pitch tent on highest spot
o Use under-tent tarp---always!
o Be considerate of your neighbors
o Will the spot be too noisy? (i.e. near busy restrooms)

Tools

* Small shovel
* Hammer
* Scissors
* Camping knife, army knife
* Camping saw



* Screw drivers
* Wrenches
* Waterproof matches
* "Fire starters"
* Fire wood

Cooking

* Camp stove
* Camp stove fuel & funnel (if gas)
* Grill for fireplace
* Camping pots with lids
* Tea kettle or coffee pot
* Frying pan (cast iron?)
* Cooler & ice
* Can opener
* Bottle opener
* Spoons, knives, forks
* Plastic or tin mugs
* Plastic or paper cups



* Plates
* Bowls
* Serving spoon
* Spatula
* Hot pad
* Dish towel
* Sponge/scrubber
* Dish pan
* Nature-friendly dish soap
* Paper towels
* Sandwich bags
* Plastic food storage bags or containers

Food, etc.

* Some good almost-non-perishables:
o Muffins
o Bread
o Chips
o Peanut butter & jelly
o Cocoa
o Tea & coffee
o Powdered drink mix
o Pancake mix
o Oatmeal, granola
o Fruit (apples, pears)
o Pasta
o Canned salsa, sauce



* Non-perishables
o Canned goods
o Twinkies and Pop-Tarts
* Avoid glass containers, if possible
* Water
* Salt, pepper, seasonings
* Cooking oil
* Ketchup, mustard, steak sauce, etc

Personal Items

* If hiking, see the Hiking List
* Cash (in the local currency)
* Identification: Passport, license, birth certificate
* Towel (beach & shower)
* Wash cloth
* Soap
* Shampoo
* Toothbrush & toothpaste
* Sandals or "flip-flops"
* Lounge chairs
* Insect repellant
* Sunscreen
* Walkman & batteries, tapes, etc.



* Trail guides, maps
* Backpack
* Canteen
* Toilet paper
* Tissues
* Prescription medicine
* Sweater or light jacket
* Heavy coat
* Rain and wind gear
* Hats & Gloves
* Sunglasses
* Bathing suit
* At least 2 pairs of footwear
* One "nice" outfit

Fun Stuff

* Floats
* Frisbee, soccer ball, volleyball, etc.
* Board Games (Scrabble is my fave!)
* Deck of cards



* Books
* Camera & film
* Binoculars
* Bird & Plant ID Books

Campground Features to look for...

* Tent spots available?
* How many cars, people, and/or tents allowed per site
* Pool/swimming, ball courts, other amenities
* Adult only or are children allowed?
* Are pets allowed?
* Fire places at each site
* Picnic tables at each site
* Camp store? Firewood?
* Camp activities (hayrides, etc)



* Discounts to local attractions
* Proximity to what you'll be doing
* Good restaurants and places to pick up supplies in the area
* Cost should be reasonable
* Trailer hookups?
* Hot Showers
* Laundry facilities
* "Quiet time" hours

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I have my bronze DofE expedition tomorrow?

ZigZagZoom

Firstly, how many questions will the assessor ask?
Secondly, I have a pretty basic summer sleeping bag. Should I try and get another one or will this not matter too much?
Also, how do you pass? Is it easy or hard to do? Do I have to get all the questions right? And I have pasta you can make in a mug, you don't have to cook it, just boil water and mix them together. Is this allowed, or do I have to cook anything?
Thanks for your helpâ¥

Answer
You will get 12 questions you can answer and ten you can't so swot up on wild countryside stuff or just smile ever so nice.
Attitude is the big winner on the DoE. You have to be happy and helpful and not ever do any moaning.
The weather can't be trusted at this time of year but if you take a fleece blanket with you it will help the sleeping bag a bit You can get them from around £6.
Use it as a liner for the sleeping bag, not outside it.
They are very light but they are a bit bulky to pack.
A new sleeping bag will be around £25 cheapest from Millets on special offer for a decent thick one for autumn and winter.

For clothes don't wear cotton. Cotton is a killer in cold wet weather and in UK you get a lot of that don't you?
Cotton undies are OK but any cotton that gets wet in the pouring rain will make you freeze cos cotton is very cold when it's wet so no cotton T-shirts or you'll look like you don't know anything about being outdoors in wild wet and woolly mountains and moorland and stuff.
Wear wool in cold wet places. Wool stays warmer when it's wet. Get good thick woollen walking socks, not cotton ones.

Get cooking.
All the best explorers are expert camping cooks. They know hundreds of brilliant recipes like deep frozen worm sandwiches on a bleak windy mountain,haha.
Honest, if you cook something it's a lot better than instant stuff.
You get a lot more pasta if you buy a 50p bag of it and cook it than you get for 50p as instant trash and you get a proper meal not a trash meal.
A 50p bag of pasta makes five meals if you eat a lot, or about seven if you like smaller meals.
You can make pasta bakes or just add things to the cooked pasta and eat well more cheaply than buying instant stuff.
You can carry enough food for a few days easy but you'll only be out camping for one night for the Bronze so you want enough food for two days.
It all looks good for your assessment if you cook some proper food but you do it because it's good for you, not for the exam.
Pasta takes 12 minutes to cook from boiling. 15 if you like it softer.
Plenty of time to lay the table...OK, the rock or log or whatever ..... and wash your hands again.
Just add enough water to the pasta so it all gets used and none gets wasted or use the excess water to make a sauce. Don't waste anything while you're camping...or at home.
Mix grated cheese or cheese cut into little bits and stir it round when the pasta is cooked and the water is used up and you'll get cheesy pasta. You can add a can of stewed steak or anything you like to it but make it look nice and not a dish of slop and then you'll enjoy it more.
You'll get a smile from the instructor too when he or she sees that care about things and not just slop the food into a bowl.
Keep warm, keep smiling....it's very important...and keep everyone else happy.
Try anyway.
How you help others is part of the deal. So is being happy.
If it rains, dance. Sing to the rain and laugh!
Be a star. Help the others to stay happy. You can all sing together.
Don't moan and want to go home.
The guys know what to look for so perfect wonderful little you is all geared for it aren't you and you'll be totally Brill!!

This is about cooking outdoors. You don't need even a tenth of it but you'll get to know that cooking Sunday lunch on a camping stove or two isn't really so hard, so ordinary meat and three veg which you can cook in the same pot if you get it right, or a pasta bake or a paella or making fresh bread on a mountain is OK.
Bread is easy, especially flatbreads that cook in two or three minutes on a hot plate over a stove. Arabs cook them in the desert. Indian people cook them .
You can make pancakes and omelettes, anything.
Americans spell omelette as omelet. The answer in the link is for an American going to a rave. My answer is the long one.
Anything you cook on a camping stove is the same if it's at a rave or in a ravine.
Camp stoves don't know what's all round them so they cook things just the same anywhere.
So have fun cooking something. It's better like that and you can share things if you like and have a talk round the stove while the food is cooking. It's real camping then when you can cook outdoors.
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Have a load of

Micael...DoE is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in UK for young people involving community help, self improvement, and an expedition. There are 3 levels.

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Camping around the Grand Canyon?

rc_gromit

I'm looking to go camping this summer in/around the Grand Canyon. Does anyone have any advice/input on campgrounds? Specifically I'm looking for what to avoid, where to go, and general advice on time, location, and any other pertinent information.

Answer
Camping is closely controlled inside the National Park and is limited to specific designated camping areas.

Both the North Rim and South Rim have campgrounds with numbered drive-up spaces that have a picnic table and bathroom facilities nearby. They are nice, but you will be sharing the area with quite a few other campers, especially during the peak seasions. The South Rim also has an RV park area with full hookups. The South Rim actually has two drive-up camping areas: Mather Campground near the main lodges and Desert View near the Desert View Watchtower. I would recommend Mather as being closer to the main attractions and more shade. Reservations are recommended for both (see links below).

There is also camping inside the canyon itself that can be reached by backpacking. The large and popular backpacking campgrounds at Phantom Ranch and Indian Gardens have drinking water, picnic tables and nice bathroom facilities. There are also plenty of other backcountry camp spots which generally have no facilities beyond a very rustic pit toilet. All of the inner canyon backpacking campsites require a permit through the Backcountry office (which can be hard to get during peak seasons).

As far as camping (car camping) nearby outside of the National Park...

The North Rim of the park is surrounded by the Kaibab National Forest which is a nice pine forest. Just about anywhere beyond the park boundary, you can take old dirt roads off the main road and camp anywhere you want in the forest. You can generally even find completely undeveloped and undesignated spots along or near the rim to the west of the North Rim lodges.

The South Rim is a bit more limited. There is not as many dirt roads or options in the smaller stretch of Kaibab Forest bordering the park on the South Rim. There are a variety of nice 'camping at large' locations in the Coconino National Forest when you get close to Flagstaff, but that is a ways from the canyon. There is also the little family-run 'Flintstone Village' campground about 10 miles south of the Park boundary, but it is in a pretty desolate and uninteresting area.

As for time... the North Rim is closed during winter (mid-Oct to mid-May) but is great in summer. It is at a higher elevation than the South Rim and so it is cooler and because it is further away and less developed, it tends to be less crowded and more peaceful.

The South Rim is a crowded zoo from Memorial Day to Labor Day. You may have a hard time getting a spot and if you do, you will certainly be sharing the area with plenty of others. While I would not call the South Rim 'hot' during the summer (it is at 7000 feet), it does get a bit warm and muggy with highs in the upper 90s. Rim-side camping at the South Rim would probably be best mid-April through May and mid-Sept through October.

If you are roaming around the North Rim / Utah area, than you should check out nearby Zion National Park, which has a great campground (lots of trees, running stream) and Bryce National Park which also has a nice campground.

camping??!?

ana

i kno nuthin about it ! lol any tips on what to take i kno u need to bring a tent ! but what else!? like what do i need to look out for and what games can me and ma cuzins play!!! and is it fun? lol any suggestions??? xcuse the typing grammer i dont like to spell out the words! ;]

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Shelter
Bedding

__Tent __Sleeping bag
__Ground cloth/tarp __Sheets/blankets
__Extra stakes __Pillow
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes __Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Axe or hammer __Air pump
__Mat for tent entrance __Repair kit for air mattress
__Dust pan/brush __Utility bags for storage




Cooking

__Large water jug & water bucket __Potholders/oven mitts
__Coolers/ice __Pots and frying pans with lids
__Thermos __Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Stove with fuel/propane __Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Matches/lighter __Tongs
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner __Skewers/grill forks
__Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc __Can opener/bottle opener
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill __Folding table
__Fire starters/newspaper __Dutch oven
__Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips __Pie irons
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls __Mugs/paper cups
__Silverware/plastic silverware __Mixing bowl
__Measuring cups __Cutting board
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil __Ziplock bags
__Paper towels __Napkins
__Trash bags __Dish pan
__Dish soap __Dish rags/towels
__Clothes pins __Scrub pad/brillo
__Cooking oil/Pam spray __Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Containers for food storage __Potato peeler




Clothes Personal
__Shoes/boots __Shower shoes/flip flops
__Jeans/pant/belt __Towels/washcloth
__Shorts __Soap in plastic case/shampoo
__T-shirts __Tooth brush/tooth paste
__Socks/extra socks __ Deodorant
__Hat __Comb/brush
__Bandana __Razor
__Sweatshirt/jacket __Feminine products
__Underwear __Toilet paper
__Sleep clothes __Shower bag or 5 gallon bucket
__Rain gear __Camping shower/shower pump
__Swim suit/towel __Other personal items
__Laundry bag __Personal medications--take extra




Miscellaneous
__Sunscreen/chapstick __Flashlight/batteries
__Lantern with fuel/mantles __Pocket knife
__Extra batteries/bulbs __Plastic grocery bags
__Compass __Binoculars
__Bug repellant/candles __Rope/clothes line
__Whistle __Canteen/water bottle/coffee pot
__Water filters/purification/treatment __Bungi cords/straps
__Camera/battery/film/video (see photo jigsaw puzzles) __Cards/games/toys/golf
__Books/magazines (a Kindle would be better) __Duct tape/electrical tape
__Candles __Notepad/pen
__Maps/directions __Reservations info./confirmation
__Misc. tools __Cell phone/charger & 2-way radios/walkie talkies
__Backpack/fanny pack __Small shovel
__Fishing gear/license/bait __Safety pins
__Radio __Money/ID/credit card/quarters
__Musical instruments/song books __Bikes/helmets
__Camp chairs __Travel alarm clock
__Sunglasses __Work gloves
__Hammock __Umbrella
__First aid kit __Hand wipes
__Tissues __Drinks/snacks
__Saw/axe __Small sewing kit
__Park map/guidebooks/trail maps __Fire extinguisher
__Lantern pole or hanger __Hot chocolate/tea bags/coffee
__Collapsible drying rack __Scissors
__Popcorn __Watch
__Marshmallows, Graham crackers, Hershey bars (Smores)
__Tell someone of your plans - give details of where you are going and when
you expect to return, give directions and possible alternative roads that you may take, provide cell phone numbers, vehicle description and license plate numbers, hand-held radio channel and codes that you will use, and provide local authority phone numbers (State Police, Game & Fish Commission, Sheriff Dept, etc.) for the county or area that you will be in.

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Daughters 1st bday party on sunday, did I forget anything????

Mommy of 2

There will be 35 adults and 10 kids (ages 7-6 months). It is an outdoor bbq type event from 1:30 pm -4ish....
I have :
Placed cake order
Placed balloon order
Gotten:
Candles
Plates
Utensils
Cups
About 25 seats
3 large tables (1 with umberella)
goodie bags
2 large beach blankets (to sit on)
a play gate to hold gifts
play pens/exersaucers for the babies (there are a few)
hot dogs
burgers
steak for steak sandwhiches
condiments
Will be getting:
rolls/buns
veggies (tomato lettuce onion peppers ect)
drinks (soda and Ice tea) (juice boxes for the older kids) water
Daughters gifts are already wrapped and ready to go...anything else???

Answer
2nd on the Slip'n Slide!
Also look online for simple, easy games for the kids (adults can play too to keep from getting bored)...
---like drop pennies into a jar of water onto a target or into another glass placed inside
--Raw Egg on spoon race; (substitute styrofoam peanuts or something lightweight).
--Pinata, etc.

Should also have:
LOADS of BATTERIES! To try out new toys!
Extra toilet paper.
Camera
Small towels, wet wipes or paper towels for washing up hands, faces, or messes.
Radio, tape or cd player to dance off excess energy or to lull fussy ones to sleep.
Designated TIMEOUT spot.
A few SPECIAL rewards for Best Behavior or Quietest.
A TV/VCR with cartoons for those who tire out.
Bug repellant
First Aid Kit
and
Valium, wine for parents.

1st birthday party favors ideas?

lupa03

We are doing a mini water park birthday for my son's first birthday in June. We are having a kiddie pool, a water table, a sprinkler, bubbles, etc. I am going to put rubber water squirters (not guns) in the party favors, but what else can I put in there? Bubbles maybe? Should I even do party favors? And if you have any more ideas for the mini water park I would love to hear them. Thanks!

The kids invited range from 1/2 a year to 1 1/2. Plus there may be a group of older kids from 10-13. Any ideas for something for them to do at the party?

Answer
Its totally up to you on if you WANT to do favors or not, my daughters 1st bday was also water theme and we got little buckets, and filled them with rubber duckys and kiddie sunglasses, beachballs, and a few other things ( look at orientaltrading.com for GREAT ideas) they even have a beach party section and you can look at all of the odds and ends there

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What are some good calm beach/summer night songs?

ratmbola

anything from hip hop reggae country rock ska anything calming that gives that beach/summer night feel

Answer
I can set you up for months

Audiodub- Slow Girl
Audiodub- Lazy Lake
Audiodub- Lucky
Ballyhoo!- Lately I Notice
Ballyhoo!- Somewhere Tropical
Ballyhoo!- Cali Girl
Ballyhoo!- Close To Me
Cant Hang- Better By Tomorrow
Cant Hang- Uptown
cant Hang- Wasted
Clear Concience- New Love
Clear Concience- high and dry
Clear Concience- Smoke too much (instrumental song)
Close Enough- Burn In The Fire
Close Enough- Reggae Style
Close Enough- Noize
Dirty Heads- Lay Me Down
Dirty Heads- Believe
Dirty Heads- Stand Tall
Echo Movement- Red Sunday
Echo Movement- Sweet Summer
Echo Movement- I Think God Smokes Weed (Funny song)
Echo Movement- Things I've Done
The Expendables- Down Down Down
The Expendables-Driftaway
The Expendables- Fight The Feeling (instrumental song/Play with high bass)
The Holdup- Good Times
Iration- Summer Nights
Iration- Falling
Iration- Wait And See
Iration- Electricity
Iration- Time Bomb
Iration- Get Back To Me
Iration- I'm With You
Iration- The Rock
Iration- Downtown
Katastro- That Place You Know
Katastro- I Got What You Need
Katastro- Where I Wanna Be
Kathafire- Collie Herb Man
Katchafire- Love Letter
Katchafire- Meant To Be
Matisyahu- One Day
Matisyahu- King Without A Crown
The Movement- Habit
The Movement- Set Sail
The Movement- Sweet Summertime
Natural Incence- And I Dream
One Drop- No Good Reason
One Drop- It Doesnt Matter
One Groove- All My Life
One Groove- Unwind
Orange Grove- These Days
Pacific Dub- Utica
Pacific Dub- Dreaming
Passafire- The King
Rebelution- Bright Side Of Life
Rebelution- Outta Control
Rebelution- Attention Span
Rebelution- Courage To Grow
Rebelution- On My Mind
Rebelution- What I Know
Staylefish- Deja Vu
Anything by Stick Figure. They have alot of instrumental perfect for what you're wanting but I'll list they're hits.
Stick Figure- So Good
Stick Figure- Fight The Feeling
Stick Figure- Smoke Stack
Stick Figure- Rise Above
Stick Figure- Dead End Street
Stick Figure- Break Of Day
Stick Figure- Double You (Instrumental)
Stick Figure- Sparked (Instrumental)
Stick Figure- Wonderful World
Stone Senses- Broken Crown
Stone Senses- Wash Away
Three Legged Fox- Slow Down
Three Legged Fox- Maybe I'm Sorry
Tomorrow's Bad Seeds- Vices
Tomorrow's Bad Seeds- Love Street
Tribal Seeds- Beautiful Mysterious
Tribal Seeds- Island Girl
Tribal Seeds- Dark Angel
Tribal Seeds- Lost Paradise


OTHER

Bag Of Toys- Share
Bag Of Toys- The Raven
Bag Of Toys- Surf Song
The Beautiful Girls- On A Clear Day
The Beautiful Girls- Spanish Town
The Beautiful Girls- Periscopes
Better Than Ezra- Juarez
Big D And The Kids Table- Shining On (Recommended)
Catch 22- Party Song (1917)
Citizen Cope- Sun's Gonna Rise
Citizen Cope- Let The Drummer Kick
Collie Budz- She Gimme Love
Current Swell- New Reggae
Current Swell- Brumner
Dispatch- The General
Dispatch- Bang Bang
Dispatch- Lightning
Everclear- Santa Monica
G. Love and Special Sauce- Kick Drum
Gorillaz- On Melancholy Hill
Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood
Gorillaz- Feel Good Inc.
Harry Belafonte- Day-O (Bannanna Boat song)
Harry Belafonte- Jump In The Line
Jack Johnson- Flake
Jack Johnson- Better Together
Jack Johnson- Bannana Pancakes
Jack Johnson- Good People
Jack Johnson- Do You Remember
Jack Johnson- Dreams Be Dreams
Jason Mraz- I'm Yours
Long Beach Dub All Stars- Sunny Hours
Mighty Mighty Bosstones- The Impressions That I Get
Mighty Mighty Bosstones- Where Did You Go
Modest Mouse- Float On
Modest mouse- Dashboard
Modest Mouse- Dramamine
Sublime- I've Seen Better Days
Weezer- Island In The Sun
Weezer- Hash Pipe
Weezer- Say It Aint So
311- Amber

Taking children to the beach for the first time?

mommy of t

My husband and I are taking our 1 yr old twins to the beach next month. Any tips/advice that may make things go smoothly or suggestions on things to take with us (besides the obvious clothes, sunscreen etc.)??

Answer
If there is a lot of surf at your beach, you might show them videos of beaches first and talk happily about it, to make it less likely that they will fear the waves. At that age it might not be a concern though. I guess they are too little to really use sand shovels, but it couldn't hurt to bring them - they might enjoy picking up sand and chucking it into the water.

Number one skill I acquired from taking littlies to the beach is, fear not sand and seawater! Unclench about it getting all over everything, sand sticking in little crotches and whatnot, and don't let the urge to keep it under control it ruin your day. Just let it stick, let it get on the beach blanket, whatever. You don't end up with all that much sand in your stuff. Don't sweat about the sunscreen too much either - it washes off, sand sticks in it - but do bring a shade umbrella and be sensible. Sun hats with chin straps are good, but try them on first to see if the kids are just going to rip them off. A good thing to have if you eat at the beach is a wash bottle for hands, to get sand off, and maybe some kind of table to keep any food up off foot level. Don't forget a waterproof bag for wet clothing and towels.

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m*a*s*h song?

hirim69

its from m*a*s*h where the camp gets potters' favorite movie and they sing " oh, i dont want no more of army life, gee mom i wanna go home." whats it called?

Answer
"They Say That in the Army"

Here are a few lines and the chorus, however, plenty of people makes up their own lines:

They told me in the Army, the girls are mighty fine
You ask for Betty Grable, they give you Frankenstein

Chorus:

Oh, I don't want no more of army life
Gee, ma, I want to go
Back to Ontario
Gee, ma, I want to go home!

They told me in the Army, the food is mighty fine
A pea rolled off the table and killed a friend of mine.

They told me in the Army, the drink is mighty fine
You order up a whisky, they serve ya turpentine!

They told me in the Army, they love ta sing and dance
But no one said those Nazis would shoot me in the pants!

what is a great way to fundraise money for a non-profit youth military program?

Veronica-s

My kids and I are involved in a Young Marine program and we are in serious need to purchase bdu uniforms, camping gear and items to be raffles at an upcomming young marine graduation, and we are in search for donation of items or money. Does anyone know where we could start and/or what we should do? Maybe even how to get Sponsor's, everyone can check the web site to show that we are lagitimate, just ask to see the website. Thanks...

Answer
I guess it varies depending on where you live. Here in Ontario my compnay does fundraising for a number of different charities.
Here are some suggestions to get you started

1. Look for sponsors that are willing to donate something that could be raffeled off. Or willing to match donations that are collected.

2. Get permission from a local chruch or school to use their facilities for a fundraiser then go to your local flea markets, advertise in the papers etc. and charge them anywhere from $25 - $150 per table to sell their products. Make sure to advertise.

3. Approach stores, banks etc. to see if they would be willing to "sell" your something marine related (picture) that the person would be asked if they would be willing to make a two doller donation and thent hey can fill their name out on the related picture to be hung in the store as an angel for the marine core or something like that.

4. Approach companies to see if on a specific day they would consider donating $.10 for every hamburger sold. etc.

5. Have a craft & bake sale.......all items to be donated (senior centres love to participate in things like this and they tend to do a lot of crafts)

6. Companies like Gillette offer things like gifts in kind that they would be willing to donate....

Big hurdle of course is that usually for things like gifts in kind you need to be a registered charity.

Good Luck Hope some of this was helpful!

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I am designing an Irish Pub in my home. Any suggestions?

Lauretta R

My husband and I are designing a pub in our new home. I would love ideas. Have you been to a Pub in the UK, Ireland or Scotland? Any ideas? We want it to be as authentic as possible.

Answer
Well almost any pub you go to in Ireland and the UK is not far off. Most of them have some kind of personality of the owner and his or her likes. If you are into the Republic of Ireland and how it was started and pictures of Michael Collins on the wall. Or if you came from a fishing family like that think of what kind of personality you want it to have. Is it something that respresents all type of people and cultures and go for it.

The furniture in a pub is very different not uniformed so they have booths in some parts with chairs of stools or they may have an area with plush chairs and comfy tables or a even a comfy bench against a wall with a long table.

Food is pub food small sandwiches and chips (fries) or some pubs sell meals. The bathrooms have always been very clean in Ireland. Not cold

Hope this helps. Oh the best beer is Guinness then miller

what would you find in a pub in medieval times?

Amber Knez

what would you eat? would there be waiters or would you get the food and drinks yourself? and what would a 7 year old eat and drink?
I don't mean at some medieval fair today i mean in the OLD medieval days i'm writing a paper for extra credit so i can get a college level grade.

Answer
According to Ian Mortimer's "A Time Traveller's Guide to the Medieval England", a tavern was a place to drink, and to eat, and it was for the rather more wealthy customers as they could afford the wine the tavern offered. An alehouse was for the poorer people and it served only ale, no wine. An inn served food and drink and also provided accommodation.

"Generally speaking, the actual alehouses were small and shabby. The majority of them were little more than a one storied cottage, and had at best two drinking rooms and one lodging room. They were regarded as the most inferior of the drinking, hospitality institutions. The Inns and the Taverns were more sophisticated, offering wines and spirits, as well as beer, more amenities, and far superior lodging facilities."
http://www.elizabethi.org/uk/essays/alehouses.htm (this is from the later Elizabethan era, but gives a good historical overview)

http://www.godecookery.com/mtales/mtales13.htm

If you went to a tavern, you'd be rather better off than someone who went to an alehouse. In a tavern, there might be tables covered with cloth, and you could order wine as well as beer. Food might be bread, cheese and meat, though as time went on, meals got better. There would be mine host, and servingmen. You'd get ale in an alehouse, and probably eat from wooden tables and benches. Here you might also find serving wenches! I'm not sure if a seven-year-old would go to these places, though he might with his father. The child would drink small beer or small ale, a drink usual to everyone in those times as the water was not fit to drink as it was.

I'm wondering myself about lighting; there might be lanterns, or candles fixed to the walls. It might be dangerous, once everyone got drunk, to have candles on the tables!

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can anyone recommend a place to stay at table rock lake near branson, mo?

riley l.

Answer
Many people will probably tell you, Chateau on the Lake, but really I think that place is more fancy name than fancy place. If you're staying for an extended time, why not try a condo?

They've also opened a Hilton Hotel at the Branson Landing, which I hear is nice.

I would say if you want a nice place, don't stay at any hotel that right on Highway 76. Most of those are little po-dunk motels that bank off their convenience to the strip. (The second Web site has some lodging listings near the lake.)

Staying on the lake itself, I think you'll do well with a condo, or even camping... if you're up for that.

Where in Missouri is good for camping and activities?

Abbey

My husband and I are 30 and 26 respectively and our anniversary is coming up in a few weeks. Considering I have been laid off we need to keep the celebration modest, but would like to do something. Any ideas besides the obvious free way to celebrate an anniversary :) ?

Answer
Located adjacent to Table Rock Lake and near Branson, Mo., one of the hottest tourism spots in the United States, "Table Rock State Park" offers easy lake access and is a short drive to area attractions and entertainment.

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What is the best thing you have ever purchased on eBay?

Doodle

And what made it a good deal? Was it the price? Thanks!

Answer
Trims and studs for sewing and decorating (my daughter does hand painted shirts, jeans)
MOSTLY items for my vintage trailer and for camping. The chairs I got were wonderful and it was free shipping. Got here in a wink of time (that's huge to me) and at least 15.00 UNDER all the prices I've found in stores and at Open Air markets for the same chairs. The aluminum roll up tables too- amazing

I would like to remodel my pace arrow?

Sarah

Im wanting to remodel the inside of my 89 pace arrow. Mainly new cushions and new counter top and table. Im also needing a new microwave as the one thats in there now does not work. Right now the cushions are blue and the counter top and table are pink (yuck) i was wondering if anyone knew of an online store (besides ebay) that sells rv cushion covers and stuff like that. Or would i be better off going to the junk yard and pulling stuff out of those? Thanks!

Answer
In the us try camping world.com they have all kinds of camping supplies

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Is this going to be alright?

Jeff

A friend and I have been planning this for a few years now, we have everything we need, *well we think we do* We need to know if there is anything we need to add to the list.
There's going to be four of us. Were going to Michigan to camp in the wilderness for a year. That's right, a year. One of us is a medic from the marines for over 6 years. *retired* the other has done this before so i think we can cover that we have a couple of guys that know what there doing.
Here is our list, please tell us if there's more things we need to add, We are leaving in a few days.

1 tent made for ten
1 canopy
1 canopy triangle, to cover wood
4 cots, sleeping pads, pillows, weather blankets mosquito nets for over the cots, ponchos
1 camp grill, coffee pot maker, 4 man cook set, camp dutch oven, dutch over tripod, campers griddle, rotisserie spit grill, portable sinks with dinning set, cast iron campers grill, <no propane, all wood use)
2 machetes, 2 axes, 4 8" jungle knives, *all have handguns for protection- with ammo*
2 10 gallon beverage cooler,
2 70 quart cooler
1 150 quart cooler
2 hammocks - 2 sets of hammock straps
1 privacy shelter with 5 gallon campers shower, portable toilet,
4 emergency blankets
4 water emergency treatments, 400 tablets total
4 duffel bags
2 compass's
2 trifold shovels
3 pack of dry sacks
2 magnesium sticks
4 canteens, rain coats
2 emergency survival kit
4 first aid kits
1 emergency preparedness kit
10 sand bags, 10 pack = 40 bags
4 fold-able chairs, stools, hiking backpacks, hydration backpacks,
1 prep-station, *made for cooking area but using it to store thing in tent
1 portable trash cans,
1 fold-able picnic table with benches
4 bows, and 5000 arrows.
4 fishing pools
1 fishermen kit, and cutting board with two knives. for the fish.
1 emergency radio, to call for help, and for weather.
4 flash lights, and 500 batteries,
15 lanterns, all gas, not LCD
tooth brushes, 25 toothpastes, 50 floss packs.
box of 100 bars of soap, natural and safe for rivers.
25 boxes of M.R.E's <368 meals total)
about 800 rolls of toilet paper.
4 winter coats, and snow shoes, winter boots and gloves, hats, and face guards for frost. <winter)

well thats about that, Anything we need to add on our list? we do not plane on moving around srom site to site, we are goin to be stationed in one camp site for the year, we already have talked to the DNR in the area, they told us where we can go for this kind of camping. DNR will check up on us once a week they said. they know that we are on are way. and they said what we can haunt for and when, we have our hunting license's and we have money saved for the tags for hunting, They said that they will drop them off when there ready for use and we can pay for them, so we dont have to go into town. We want to stay into the wilderness with out going into town for anything.
so did you think of anything?

Answer
I want to call BS on this one, too. Letting you squat on state land for a year, bringing game tags to you? Pretty unlikely. If DNR did this for one group they'd have to do it for everyone, and pretty soon the woods would look like some third-world refugee camp with tents sprouting all over the place, rancid pit latrines overflowing into the ground water resulting in filth and disease, the entire woodlands denuded for firewood, and every living creature would be killed and eaten for survival.

On top of that your list is poorly planned, far too heavy and detailed in some areas, too light and weak in many others. Believe me if you live on MRE's you will not be needing nearly a quarter of that much toilet paper, because you'll be constantly constipated, will get grossly overweight and become hypertensive, and will probably stroke-out on your folding toilet trying to squeeze-out a turd. And speaking of toilets, how exactly do plan to store and dispose of 365+ bags full of human fecal matter?

500 batteries?
5,000 arrows??
DNR is going to bring you your tags so you don't have to go into town? You're not going into town for anything, like maybe ICE for your coolers???

<insert facepalm photo here>

If DNR was really inclined to allow such a thing, one look at your list would have them rolling on the floor. Of course maybe those guys have a macabre sense of humor and are running a pool to see how long before you give up or die.

is this all i need to be safe?

Jeff

A friend and I have been planning this for a few years now, we have everything we need, *well we think we do* We need to know if there is anything we need to add to the list.
There's going to be four of us. Were going to Michigan to camp in the wilderness for a year. That's right, a year. One of us is a medic from the marines for over 6 years. *retired* the other has done this before so i think we can cover that we have a couple of guys that know what there doing.
Here is our list, please tell us if there's more things we need to add, We are leaving in a few days.

1 tent made for ten
1 canopy
1 canopy triangle, to cover wood
4 cots, sleeping pads, pillows, weather blankets mosquito nets for over the cots, ponchos
1 camp grill, coffee pot maker, 4 man cook set, camp dutch oven, dutch over tripod, campers griddle, rotisserie spit grill, portable sinks with dinning set, cast iron campers grill, <no propane, all wood use)
2 machetes, 2 axes, 4 8" jungle knives, *all have handguns for protection- with ammo*
2 10 gallon beverage cooler,
2 70 quart cooler
1 150 quart cooler
2 hammocks - 2 sets of hammock straps
1 privacy shelter with 5 gallon campers shower, portable toilet,
4 emergency blankets
4 water emergency treatments, 400 tablets total
4 duffel bags
2 compass's
2 trifold shovels
3 pack of dry sacks
2 magnesium sticks
4 canteens, rain coats
2 emergency survival kit
4 first aid kits
1 emergency preparedness kit
10 sand bags, 10 pack = 40 bags
4 fold-able chairs, stools, hiking backpacks, hydration backpacks,
1 prep-station, *made for cooking area but using it to store thing in tent
1 portable trash cans,
1 fold-able picnic table with benches
4 bows, and 5000 arrows.
4 fishing pools
1 fishermen kit, and cutting board with two knives. for the fish.
1 emergency radio, to call for help, and for weather.
4 flash lights, and 500 batteries,
15 lanterns, all gas, not LCD
tooth brushes, 25 toothpastes, 50 floss packs.
box of 100 bars of soap, natural and safe for rivers.
25 boxes of M.R.E's <368 meals total)
about 800 rolls of toilet paper.
4 winter coats, and snow shoes, winter boots and gloves, hats, and face guards for frost. <winter)

well thats about that, Anything we need to add on our list? we do not plane on moving around srom site to site, we are goin to be stationed in one camp site for the year, we already have talked to the DNR in the area, they told us where we can go for this kind of camping. DNR will check up on us once a week they said. they know that we are on are way. and they said what we can haunt for and when, we have our hunting license's and we have money saved for the tags for hunting, They said that they will drop them off when there ready for use and we can pay for them, so we dont have to go into town. We want to stay into the wilderness with out going into town for anything.
so did you think of anything?

Answer
Sorry ... wrong section ... nothing to do with computer security

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In the end of Inception, it shows the same scene that the movie started with... can anyone explain?

I am talking about the scene with Cobb and Saito where they are at the table and Saito is old...I am confused as to what that means... any answers would be awesome...

Answer
The movie start with a "flash-forward", showing Cobb appears on the beach and then having conversation with old Saito. It's a storyline technique. Then it continues to the "recent time", into the main story.
This scene is shown again near the ending, before they wake up on the plane.

The scene in the beginning and in the near-end looks a bit different, but it is from the same sequence. Nolan cuts some frames and uses different frames for the beginning and the ending. For instance, from the sequence of "ABCDEFGHIJ", he shows "ABDFG" in the beginning, and he shows ABCEHIJ in the end. (^_^)v

ABCDEFGHIJ [Full scene]
AB..D..FG...... [Beginning]
ABC..E....HIJ [Ending]


I'd say Cobb's back in reality at the end. (^_^)

There are only 2 possibilities:
a. The whole movie is a dream, or
b. Cobb made it back to reality.
The whole thing would be silly if it's all a dream, if it's just a made up story about dreams within a dream is cheesy, all the details & concepts about the dream rules would mean nothing.
The clues & details leads to reality at the end. (^_^)

Clues:
At ending, the Top wobbles --> REALITY. In dreams Totem spins constantly & smooth, never wobbles. If we listen carefully after the black out [not after the credits], there's a SOUND of the Totem wobbling n fall.
Dileep Rao [Yusuf] interview: "You know what, I'll just say this: Use your ears not your eyes."
*
The only people who know the weight & feel of that totem are Mal & Cobb, and since Mal is dead, Cobb is the only one left who knows the totemâs tactile details. So he could certainly use it as a measure of reality, it's not âruinedâ by him using it.
*
Cobb doesnât wear a wedding ring in reality, but he wears a wedding ring in dreams [in dreams he's still together with Mal]. He doesn't wear a wedding ring at the end.
*
He's not dreaming all along. After his mission to get Saito's secret, Cobb sitting in his hotel room alone, spinning the Top [Mal's Totem] and watching it intently, gun in hand. He's ready to blow his brains out if the top keeps spinning, in order to âwake himself upâ. The Top stops.
Cobb also spins the Top until it stops after waking up from Ariadne's dream [where Mal stabbed Ariadne].
*.
In the credits there are 2 pair of kids:
Claire Geare - Phillipa (3 years) & Magnus Nolan - James (20 months)
Taylor Geare - Phillipa (5 years) & Johnathan Geare - James (3 years)
*
The kids are older in the ending, bigger body shape, different hair style, different clothes and shoes too [see pictures on my link and compare].
SHOES: In dreams they're wearing black shoes, at the end Philippa wears pink canvas shoes & James wears white sport shoes.
CLOTHES: In dreams Philippa wears 1 piece of short-sleeves pink dress. Philippa wears a sleeveless pink dress with an inner white shirt at the end.
In dreams James wears redish-color shirt with wider lines. James wears bluish-color shirt with thinner lines at the end.
And there are "painting tools & brushes" on the table at the end.
*
Michael Caine has revealed the "true" ending of the film, stating that, "The spinning top drops at the end, that's when I come back on. If I'm there it's real, because I'm never in the dream. I'm the guy who invented the dream."
*
One way to know you're in a dream is that you couldn't remember how you get there.
When Cobb wakes up in the plane, he's back to where he was, he's not waking up in some unknown place with no explanation of how he got there.

When Cobb wakes up, he looked like trying to regain his senses, his expression shows that he's thinking and wondering if he's realy awake. Saito wakes up in kinda awkward position and has a hard-to-explain expression on his face. Old soul that finally returns to youthly body. Then he honor his word, and make the call to drop the charges on Cobb. And as Cobb walks through the immigration check and drags his luggage out, his worried and relieved expression is really shown.

Cobb: Dreams feel real while we're in them. It's only when we wake up that we realize something was actually strange.
***** ***** *****

Cobb really care whether it's real or not, because he cares for the children, not just for hisown sake to feel happy. It does matter for Cobb to go back to his kids in reality. These dialogues from Inception shows the importance of that.

Cobb (to Ariadne): I need to get home. That's all I care about right now.

Cobb (to Prof. Miles): Reality... Those kids... your grand children... They are waiting for their father to come back home. That's their reality. And this job, this LAST job, that's how I get there. I would not be standing here if I knew any other ways. I need an Architect who is as good as I was.
***** ***** *****

We are planning a trip from NJ to Myrtle beach Clark Griswald style with 7&10 yr olds any sites & suggestions?

kip

I was thinking the inner harbor, for 2 days Ocean City for 3 and the last week in Myrtle beach, but I am looking for some cost effective non-tourist trap Ideas including lodging expense it's a biggie thanks.

Answer
Broadway at the Beach has the new Pavilion Nostalgia Park, miniature golf, IMAX theater and MagiQuest
Ripley's Aquarium has a new Pirate section
Hard Rock Theme Park has a fun preview center
Brookgreen Gardens has pontoon boat rides through the swamps
Barefoot Landing has Alligator Adventure
Waccatee zoo is fun for all ages
Have dinner (if you go before 5 it is usually cheaper) at a Japanese restaurant where they cook at the table
Or have dinner at Medieval Times or the Dixie Stampede for a really good time.

Check around for coupon books and ask for deals. We are approaching the end of tourist season and retailers are a little more generous.

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Accounting amortization table help?

Sarah

Tony's favorite memories of his childhood were the times he spent with his dad at camp. Tony was daydreaming of those days a bit as he and Suzie jogged along a nature trail and came across a wonderful piece of property for sale. He turned to Suzie and said, "I've always wanted to start a camp where families could get away and spend some quality time together. If we just had the money, I know this would be the perfect place." They called several banks and on January 1, 2014, Great Adventures obtained $490,000, 6%, 8-year installment loan from Summit Bank. Monthly payments of $6,439 are required at the end of each month over the life of the 8-year loan. Each monthly payment of $6,439 includes both interest expense and principal payments (i.e., reduction of the loan amount.)

Late that night Tony exclaimed, "$490,000 for our new camp, this has to be the best news ever." Suzie snuggled close and said, "There's something else I need to tell you, Tony, I'm expecting!" They decided right then, if it was a boy, they would name him Venture.




Required:
1.
Complete the first three rows of an amortization table. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answers to the nearest whole dollar.)

Cash Paid Interest Expense Decrease in Carrying Value Carrying Value
1/1
1/28
2/28

Answer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
. . . . . . . . . . .Cash Pd. . Int. Exp. . Dec.in Carrying Val.. . . Carrying Val.
Beg. Bal.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .490,000
1st month . . . . 6,439 . . . 2,450. . . . . . . 3,989. . . . . . . . . . . 486,011
2nd month. . . . 6,439. . . .2,430 . . . . . . .4,009. . . . . . . . . . . 482,002
3rd month .. . . .6,439. . . .2,410 . . . . . . .4,029 . . . . . . . . . . .477,993

Calculations
Cash Pd. = Given
Int. Exp. = (Previous column 4) x 1/2%
Dec.in Carrying Val. = (Column 1) minus column 2
Carrying Val. = (Previous column 4) minus column 3

what do i bring camping in denali?

jacqueline

next week i'm going camping for about 6 days in Denali national park. what do i bring? we'll be on camp grounds close to the entrance, so i won't be totally roughing it, but what kind of clothes should i bring and what are some miscellaneous items i might not think about? anyone know what weather i should expect or be prepared for? thanks!
forecast for the next week is rainy ):

Answer
Daily Life
Shade Canopy / Rope & Clips ; Sleeping Bags
Air Mattress ; Chairs; Table; Tarps
Pillows; Air Pump; Blue Mat; lights & adapter; Wind curtain

Food
Sides - Potatoes, boxed potatoes, Smoresâ Makings
Snacks - pudding, fruit snacks; Meat for meals -6 meals; breakfast foods; Soda /Juice; Ice; condiments - ketchup; Milk, butter; Eggs; Bread; Hot Dog/Hamburger buns;
Coolers

Cooking
Flipper for potatoes ; Gas for range; Range; Charcoal Lighter Brush, grill brush, tongs Skewers; BBQ Sauce Matches; Bacon tongs ; Frying Pan; Can Opener; Pot Holders; Tablecloth

Night Life
Lantern Holders; Mantles ; Lanterns; Gas for lanterns; Drinking / Cooking Water ; Firewood; Flash Lights;
Kindling - Newspapers &/or; Old Phonebooks

Individual Bags
Clothes for each day - Hat, jacket, swim suit; long sleeve shirt, socks ; Underwear; Shoes - flip flops, water, tennis & beach towel; PJs

In Personal Care Bag
Shampoo, Soap & Hand Sanitizer; Washcloth & Dish Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste; Hair Brush, Medicines - antacid, Tylenol, Sunscreen deodorant


Other
TV/Radio; Camera w/film ; Toilet Paper in plastic baggie
Map ; Weed Eater with gas!
Money; Extra Batteries; Spare flashlight Bulbs;
Shovel ; Ziploc bags; Aluminum foil

Cleaning
Baby Wipes ; Dish Detergent; Scrub brush; trash bag
Dish Rack; Dish Towel; Big Pot ; Small Broom & Dustpan;


Dishes
Cups; Plates; Plastic Wear; Bowls; tupperware
Paper towels / napkins;

Fishing equipment
poles, tacklebox, worms, fish net, minnow bucket, license to fish

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Camping UK in August? family of 4 what do we need?

Q. We have 6 person tent, 4 person table with stools, whistling kettle, washing up bowl - what else should we buy ready?

Answer
2 rubber dinghy's, for the summer monsoons we get now one to sleep in and the other for your stuff! You don,t want to wake up flooded out.
Thermals lots of them!
A portable washing machine (to get mud off clothes)
a washing line (to dry out daily wet stuff)
Bed socks
Hot water bottles
wellingtons

About american people, and go camping. ¿Is it true that?

A rock climbing sntructur comment to me that "go camping" for americans means, put inside a big truck sleeping bags, tent, car-minirefrigerator (for the beers and cokes), car-minioven(for the pancakes), portable oven, voltaje adapter (in order to recharge the ipod battery and laptop battery), foldable chairs and tables.

Then drive 2 o 3 hours, walk 20 or 30 meters (70 yards) away from the truck, and settle the tent.

is it true, or that just happen with rich families that "go camping" ?

Answer
Somewhat true, but many of us "Car Camp" with primitive equipment. Tents, Ice coolers for food, Gas lanterns. We are in many areas, limited to pristine campgrounds with remote, backpacking campsites. Many of us camp in State Parks with many, many campsites with vehicle access. Basically a parking spot in the woods with a place to set up your tent. Picnic table and fire ring is provided. The campsites may or may not be secluded from the campsite next to yours. There is also a good chance that a huge Motor-home may pull into the site next to yours and string Christmas lights up and run an air condition or a generator . Not what I consider camping. There are many National Parks with pack packing and mountain climbing, but unless you live close or plan to travel three days to get there, we don't get to enjoy that luxury.

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Planning a wedding with a small budget and in a small amount of time?

TraceyDona

I dont even know where to start! Well my brother has been in Iraq so we have had to keep putting it off, its importnat that hes there, as he is the one that will be walking me down the aisle. SO, his next leave is sometime in June, Hopefully the end of June. And we also are working with a small budget. As of right now my fiance is the only one working, i havent been as lucky as to find work. So with the help of our family we want to plan a small but pretty and nice wedding. I dont want it to be ghetto due to the small budget. But i dont even know where to start. I do know i want to have it outside but i dont know where. Any tips or peices of advice as to how to save money and suggestions at all will be appreciated!!! I also give best answers the same day!!
OMG these answers are soo good so far thanks alot girls! Im gonna go check out theknot.com right now!
I also live in the U.S in New Jersey just so every one knows! And yeah i was also thinking about using a gazeabo. Theres a really pretty park in the next town with a beautiful one!
The park im thinking of using is right on the delaware river too. So its really pretty around sunset. Im just worried about other people at the park,i mean it is a public park theres a playground not too far from the gazeabo would they shut the park down for me?? (Lol probably not)
Ok and as far as bridesmaids i have....7 ! I have 5 sisters, 2 young daughters and a best friend who i could NOT not have in the wedding.....I heard im suposed to have them pay for their dresses? And the men rent thier own tuxes?
i actually have a matron of honor a maid of honor and 2 bridesmaids. I have 5 yr old twin sisters and a 5 yr old daughter who will be i guess flower girls. My 8 yr old will be a jr birdesmaid

Answer
You can have a BEAUTIFUL wedding on a budget and no one would be the wiser.

First of all, figure out what your budget will be for this reception and who will be footing the bill. Depending on who is paying, your parents and/or your fiance's parents may want to add to the guest list. If they're paying, the etiquette is that
they can invite whomever they want to invite. If you and your fiance are paying then it's totally your decision who is invited. Once you know who is paying, you'll have a good idea of the budget and what venue and vendors you can afford.

GUEST LIST: This can be you biggest saver. Keeping your guest list small will cut your expenses immeasurably. Make a list for your side of the family and have your fiance make one too. Once you have an idea of the total number, you'll know how large of a space you'll need.

My second tip is DIY, DIY, DIY! There are so many items that you can diy for your wedding if you have time and it becomes so personalized. You can get your wedding party to help you too. You can create save-the-dates, invitations, aisle runner,
guestbook, bouquet, boutineers, ring bearer pillow, pew markers, programs, menus, escort cards, table numbers, simple centerpieces, favors, etc. Check out theknot.com for ideas or google "DIY wedding." Get your friends and relatives to help you do things faster.

CEREMONY: Low-cost places
the beach
public park (call and ask about any fees)
local swim club
local church

RECEPTION: Venue costs can vary. Our banquet room was $700 to rent. I've read of others being $1400 - $4,000. Costs can also depend upon the day your reception is held. Saturday evening receptions are usually more expensive than daytime Saturday, Friday, Sunday, or any other day during the week.

Low-cost places for reception:
- Community center
- Lodge
- College center
- American Legion Hall (I went to the one here for a dance recently and was shocked to discover how big it was and with an all hardwood floor perfect for dancing.)
- Church reception room or fellowship hall (may not allow dancing)

CATERER: The cost of a caterer can vary. My venue offered catering for about $65 per person for a dinner buffet and an open bar. That was excellent. Some can be more expensive. Some can even be cheaper. Some venues will allow you to bring your own alcohol and this can reduce your cost. Tip: One friend of mine negotiated getting charged per drink instead of per person per hour for her alcoholic beverages. That also helped with the cost. Another option for drinks is to do just wine and beer or don't serve alcohol at all. I don't recommend a cash bar because that's considered tacky. They are your guests, so you don't want them paying for anything.

If you want to go the inexpensive route for food, you can have a brunch or lunch instead of dinner. Sit down meals can be
more expensive than buffets or food stations. I prefer buffets/food stations because they are usually less expensive, the food is hot, and I like choices. Sometimes when a waiter brings you a meal at a sit-down, the meal can be cold. Tip: Another option is to just serve cocktails and appetizers around 6pm if that's what you can afford or you can just serve cake and punch around 3:00pm.

CAKE: Research and book a bakery or cake baker after attending a cake tasting. You can have a groom's cake if you want, but it isn't necessary. Some couples use Publix, Walmart, or Sam's Club for low cost wedding cakes. Tip: Some couples use a dummy layer in their cake to look good for photos and have a sheet cake in the back to serve. You can have a baker make a simple frosted cake for you and purchase parchment flowers, sugar paste flowers and/or shells, fresh flowers, or silk flowers, and decorate the cake simply yourself. Most of the cost is in the decorating.

FLOWERS: Buy flowers wholesale at a website like http://www.fiftyflowers.com to save money. They were mentioned in a recent theknot.com article.

GIFTS, DECORATIONS, FAVORS: Check for coupons before you purchase at sites like retailmenot.com BTW, favors are not necessary. Check http://www.efavormart.com for inexpensive table overlays and chair tiebacks that are cheaper than the cost of rentals.

You can create simple candle centerpieces by purchasing candles in bulk and glass containers at Michael's or other craft store's like that. Also check out this website: http://www.giftsforonegiftsforall.com... for inexpensive candelabras.

PHOTOGRAPHER: If you hire someone just starting out that person may just want more experience, and can give you a great deal. Check out their portfolio first before you hire.

WEDDING PLANNER: Tip: If you hire an event planning student, that person may just want the experience as well.

WEDDING GOWN: Check David's Bridal for their frequent $99 gown sales or other savings. Check with designers for their trunk shows, go to a Filene's Basement Running of the Brides. You can order wedding gowns online, but be careful where you purchase it. You want to make sure that the quality is good.

BRIDESMAIDS: Yes, in the U.S. it is customary for bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses, shoes, hair, nails and makeup. A bride can pay for these or assist them if she can afford it. Check David's Bridal, ebay, or newportnews.com for dresses.

GROOMSMEN: It is also customary for groomsmen to rent their own tuxes and purchase their own shoes. TIP: if the men all have black suits, this can be a great saver for them. If it's a casual outdoor wedding, they can wear tan or khaki pants as well and guayabera shirts.

http://guayaberashirt.com

http://www.theguayaberashirtstore.com/...

FLOWERGIRLS: Check Burlington Coat Factory for inexpensive dresses especially now after Easter. You can find many cute "Easter" dresses than can be used as flower girl dresses.

Follow these additional tips for PLANNING A WEDDING FOR UNDER $10,000

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=18728080&page=2


or

Plan a destination wedding/honeymoon to somewhere like St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Try the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort. You will save so miuch money, and will have one beautiful wedding.

how to plan a wedding?

shorty

I need help in how can i plan my wedding in a year? Whats the first step?

Answer
You can have a BEAUTIFUL wedding on a budget and no one would be the wiser.

First of all, figure out what your budget will be for this reception and who will be footing the bill. Depending on who is paying, your parents and/or your fiance's parents may want to add to the guest list. If they're paying, the etiquette is that they can invite whomever they want to invite. If you and your fiance are paying then it's totally your decision who is invited. Once you know who is paying, you'll have a good idea of the budget and what venue and vendors you can afford.

GUEST LIST: This can be you biggest saver. Keeping your guest list small will cut your expenses immeasurably. Make a list for your side of the family and have your fiance make one too. Once you have an idea of the total number, you'll know how large of a space you'll need.

My second tip is DIY, DIY, DIY! There are so many items that you can diy for your wedding if you have time and it becomes so personalized. You can get your wedding party to help you too. You can create save-the-dates, invitations, aisle runner, guestbook, bouquet, boutineers, ring bearer pillow, pew markers, programs, menus, escort cards, table numbers, simple centerpieces, favors, etc. Check out theknot.com for ideas or google "DIY wedding."

CEREMONY: Low-cost places
the beach
public park (call and ask about any fees)
local swim club
local church

RECEPTION: Venue costs can vary. Our banquet room was $700 to rent. I've read of others being $1400 - $4,000. Costs can also

depend upon the day your reception is held. Saturday evening receptions are usually more expensive than daytime Saturday,

Friday, Sunday, or any other day during the week.

Low-cost places for reception:
- Community center
- Lodge
- College center
- American Legion Hall (I went to the one here for a dance recently and was shocked to discover how big it was and with an

all hardwood floor perfect for dancing.)
- Church reception room or fellowship hall (may not allow dancing)

CATERER: The cost of a caterer can vary. My venue offered catering for about $65 per person for a dinner buffet and an open bar. That was excellent. Some can be more expensive. Some can even be cheaper. Some venues will allow you to bring your own alcohol and this can reduce your cost. Tip: One friend of mine negotiated getting charged per drink instead of per person per hour for her alcoholic beverages. That also helped with the cost. Another option for drinks is to do just wine and beer or don't serve alcohol at all. I don't recommend a cash bar because that's considered tacky. They are your guests, so you don't want them paying for anything.

If you want to go the inexpensive route for food, you can have a brunch or lunch instead of dinner. Sit down meals can be more expensive than buffets or food stations. I prefer buffets/food stations because they are usually less expensive, the food is hot, and I like choices. Sometimes when a waiter brings you a meal at a sit-down, the meal can be cold. Tip: Another option is to just serve cocktails and appetizers around 6pm if that's what you can afford or you can just serve cake and punch around 3:00pm.

CAKE: Research and book a bakery or cake baker after attending a cake tasting. You can have a groom's cake if you want, but it isn't necessary. Some couples use Publix, Walmart, or Sam's Club for low cost wedding cakes. Tip: Some couples use a dummy layer in their cake to look good for photos and have a sheet cake in the back to serve. You can have a baker make a simple frosted cake for you and purchase parchment flowers, sugar paste flowers and/or shells, fresh flowers, or silk flowers, and decorate the cake simply yourself. Most of the cost is in the decorating.

FLOWERS: Buy flowers wholesale at a website like http://www.fiftyflowers.com to save money. They were mentioned in a recent theknot.com article.

GIFTS, DECORATIONS, FAVORS: Check for coupons before you purchase at sites like retailmenot.com BTW, favors are not necessary. Check http://www.efavormart.com for inexpensive table overlays and chair tiebacks that are cheaper than the cost of rentals.

You can create simple candle centerpieces by purchasing candles in bulk and glass containers at Michael's or other craft store's like that. Also check out this website: http://www.giftsforonegiftsforall.com... for inexpensive candelabras.

PHOTOGRAPHER: If you hire someone just starting out that person may just want more experience, and can give you a great deal.

Check out their portfolio first before you hire.

WEDDING PLANNER: Tip: If you hire an event planning student, that person may just want the experience as well.

WEDDING GOWN: Check David's Bridal for their frequent $99 gown sales or other savings. Check with designers for their trunk shows, go to a Filene's Basement Running of the Brides. You can order wedding gowns online, but be careful where you purchase it. You want to make sure that the quality is good.

BRIDESMAIDS: Yes, in the U.S. it is customary for bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses, shoes, hair, nails and makeup. A bride can pay for these or assist them if she can afford it. Check David's Bridal, ebay, or newportnews.com for dresses.

GROOMSMEN: It is also customary for groomsmen to rent their own tuxes and purchase their own shoes. TIP: if the men all have black suits, this can be a great saver for them. If it's a casual outdoor wedding, they can wear tan or khaki pants as well and guayabera shirts.

http://guayaberashirt.com

http://www.theguayaberashirtstore.com/...

FLOWERGIRLS: Check Burlington Coat Factory for inexpensive dresses especially now after Easter. You can find many cute "Easter" dresses than can be used as flower girl dresses.

Follow these additional tips for PLANNING A WEDDING FOR UNDER $10,000

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articletkt.aspx?cp-documentid=18728080&page=2

or

Plan a destination wedding/honeymoon to somewhere like St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Try the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort. You will save so miuch money, and will have one beautiful wedding.

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