extended stay in hawaii...?

zZzZ...

does anyone know if any of the hawaiian islands have an exteded stay type hotel? where you can actually live in for a couple months?

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There are A LOT all over the islands. I spent the last 3 years of my life living on Oahu, and I got to travel around to other islands a lot while I was there. It depends on where you want to live, and what conditions you're willing to put up with. I'll give you three recommendation is that I've stayed in.

The first one is on Oahu's North Shore. It's called the Backpackers. We stayed there for just one night when we first moved to Hawaii. It's at a pretty little beach called Three Tables, and it's within walking distance to one of my favorite beaches, Waimea Bay. They have dorm style living (where you share a room with many people) or you can get your own room. Ours was a corner room with an ocean view. There's a kitchen and books and snorkels and all kinds of stuff for you to do. The only thing it doesn't have is location close to jobs. So, if you're going to be working while you're in Hawaii, this might not be a good option for you.

The next one is also on Oahu. It's in Waikiki, like a block and a half from "the duke statue" which is just a landmark people. It's right in front of the main Waikiki beach where they rent surfboards. The Kuhio Village is a hotel/apartment that has one tower for hotel guests and another that they rent out like apartments. We stayed in the hotel side, but stayed one night with a friend in the apartment side. They basically had just a hotel room with a small kitchenette and a balcony, and that's where they lived for 6 months. This hotel is not luxury living though. Everywhere in Hawaii has cockroaches, and this place definitely has it's fair share. It's not a nice, new, luxury resort, but if you're looking for a cheap place to live with a killer location (you can work in Waikiki in a restaurant or bar and make really good money with very few hours), then this is the place for you.

The third place I'll recommend is on the Big Island in Kailua-Kona. We stayed there for one night when we visited the Big Island, but I wish we had stayed there longer. It's within walking distance from super fun Kailua Kona (you can also get a job there if you need extra cash on your trip). I loved Kailua. And the Big Island is definitely something to see. This hostel is more like just a big house that was converted. We had our own private room (again, corner room with ocean view) and we shared a living space with one other couple sharing a room. There was a nice kitchen, TV area, dining area, great big shared balcony with BBQ and hammock, and Internet access.

I would stay in all three of these places again. I put links here for you too, so you can take a look and maybe get prices and rates. Hopefully it will help you make your decision. A lot of people do what you're considering, go to Hawaii for a few months.

I would probably recommend doing all three!! Go to the one in Waikiki, and making that your home base. But maybe go to the one on the North Shore when you first get there for a little 5 day vacation. Then, when you're ready to head home and fly back to the mainland, go to the Big Island for 5 days and stay at that one. That would be a great trip. :)

Have fun!

Places to get Engaged?

Mike Paige

Can you name three nice places of witch I can ask my Girlfriend to marry me. She knows its coming but doesn't know when.

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Congratulation! I think its so romantic when two people knows they belong together. Now you want 3 places so you can take your girlfriend and ask for her hand. I do not know what state you are in, but my number choice is the island of Oahu. Yes that is my hometown and Hawaii is the most alluring, romantic place a girl can get engage. But if money is the problem, (I know plane ticket) you can pick a beach, take her and make sure the two of you will have dinner for 2 away from people or crowds. Second place could be a dinner cruise, 2 hours of being in the water having dinner during sunset. And the 3rd will be the old fashion way if you wanted it, plan a night with her, at your place. Put together a romantic dinner for two, with lots of candles lite, soft music, maybe with wine? To add more love with that dinner you will put together, scatter red roses petals all over the floor where you will set the table for two and from there you will know what to do. Reminder please, no cell phone, no tv, only soft music..Good luck!

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whats a good time for an outdoor reception?

ulst4me

I am having my wedding May 8th,2010...its an outdoor wedding and reception. The wedding is going to be at 3pm. So what would be good times for the reception...430-when???? and what types of food would be good for this?

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Many invitations to outdoor weddings say, "Reception immediately following the ceremony". If it's to be an outdoor reception as well, buffet service with especially nice picnic-type food would be appropriate. Have tables and chairs, or picnic tables, for people to sit at. Of course there should be wedding cake and punch or champagne, to celebrate with after the picnic.

At the last outdoor wedding and reception we attended, the ground was very soft. The heels of my shoes started to get stuck in the ground, so I went back to the car and changed into flat shoes, which fortunately I had brought along. The back legs of everybody's folding chairs sank deep into the grass -- it was impossible to sit safely or comfortably. You may need to think about laying plywood sheets, or using benches with large squares under the legs.

Of course you should make firm plans for moving indoors in case of sudden rainstorms. Some folks rely on covered tents, but if there's a lot of wind, it's a recipe for disaster.

Outdoor seating ideas for coffee house?

Jon W

People keep stealing our furniture outside. What is the best way of making something that people can't steal? We don't have a lot of money.

I was thinking of making a cement table. Bags of cement are like $7. Make staked frames out of wood and perhaps chain the chairs down. Will this work? Any better ideas? Where's some nice looking moderately priced outdoor furniture? I looked at Targets stuff and it's total CRAP plastic junk for like HUNDREDS of dollars!

Thanks for the help.

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You can buy concrete round tables and benches. I see them at outdoor places all the time. Find a local concrete dealer who makes those and birdbaths, etc. They may be available at Home Depot, etc. Or look in the yellow pages.

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Repost: teen bedroom ideas?

Q. Ok so I already have this bedding set so I'm not changing that.
http://www.google.ca/search?q=passport+bâ¦

I'm 12 but Id like something very mature and sophisticated, as I'd keep this throughout my teen years. I
love the color purple. I have a 13 by 15 foot room, a queen size bed, one night table, a desk and a long bureau. All furniture is white.

In my closet I have a closet organizer. Also, I need a new chandelier because the one I have right now is pink and I hate that color. If you can find a clear white CRYSTAL one, that'd be great! So basically I need paint/ wallpaper ideas, a chandelier, and some accessories (mirror, etc.) I think a cute mirror would be awesome, like a long one that looks like 2 waves, maybe? All answers are GREATLY appreciated.

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Hi, You can get a wave mirror at Ikea or else online here http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=wave%20mirror&tag=recommended0b-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 or there is some other cute wall mirrors here http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=wall%20mirrors&tag=recommended0b-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 There is a chandelier here that you might like http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=chandeliers&tag=recommended0b-20&index=garden&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 Hope this helps.

Permanent roadtrip... anything i've missed?

Jefferson

i just want to take my stuff and leave, drive until i find a place to rest.
not knowing where i'm going. just going with it. being free.
(although California feels quite right.)
i live in Massachusetts.
i want to be completely off the government charts. no more bank account. no more address. no more bills.
is this possible? (i can deal with still paying some bills...)
but eventually, once i'm tired of my car, i'd like to lessen my amount of material items even more and continually ride a bike to nowhere.

some questions...
1. where could i park and sleep?
2. how much money should i start out with/ do you know about how much gas it's going to take?
3. will i find enough natural foods to keep me alive? (apples, nuts)
4. is there a device that translates car power into electricity? (from the little lighter thing maybe?)
5. where else could i charge my electronics?
6. i want to make money on my own, but how when i'm unsettled?
i make art, am a great organizer, i find a use for everything (cardboard box tables), have good insight, good therapist,...
mainly i turn trash into treasure. i love it. maybe i can do that somehow?
how could i sell my stuff?
8. would it be smart to make it a goal to get to California?

help please. does this even sound like a good idea? haha.
i want to make it work.
i'm 18. home is awful.
i don't fit in with society...
haha OBVIOUSLY i'd be homeless.
thanks for answering my questions....

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I can relate to how you feel. I would obviously stay south in the winter and go north in the summer. California is quite expensive and crowded. You don't need banks, no matter what the sheep people tell you. It may be difficult without credit cards getting a motel room, at least in the big chains, or to rent a car. But carry camping gear and camp across the country. It is cheap, or even free if you are on public lands. If you need to pay bills, buy money orders and mail them out. (Be sure to put account numbers on the Money Order)

1. Camp. There are thousand of places to do it in the USA
2. I would start with a few thousand dollars. But you can stop at times and do odd jobs for survival money.
3. Yes, there are places to buy that stuff all over, ot learn to get it in the wild.
4. You can charge that stuff in rest stops, gas stations, restaurants, anywhere with an electrical outlet.
5. There are always transient jobs. Wash dishes, work on farms and ranches, go to temp agencies in the bigger towns. There is always something. Just don't resort to panhandling. It sounds like you are better than that.
8. I lived in California for 20 years. Everyone should check it out. But I found much better places to go.

It is a great idea. At least give it a try. If you don't, you will always wonder "what if"? You can make it work if you want it bad enough. At age 18, you have a great opportunity here. I am a recluse too.

As for being homeless, you don't need to be.You can forward mail for up to 30 days from where you are, in care of General Delivery in the next town you are going to. Sorry for the long answer.

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Need help with my room decor?

My wall color is a light blue, almost like a sky color.
First wall: I have a desk that has medium brown wood , and a hutch taht doesnt match, it has almost white color wood. I can't do anything about it though. My desk is covered in stuff, but tidy, my hutch too.
]Another wall: I also have a white sofa, a bunch of animal posters, a floor lamp with multiple light bulbs.
Third wall: three really short tables, about two to three feet high: i can rearrange this or sumthing, and a night stand with the bed against the wall.
fourth wall: the bed.

i feel that my room is too childish, and i need to rearange it or sumthing. I need to make it look more matched, like it has a theme, but cant get new furniture. Any advice is appreciated!!!

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Center your bed with the headboard against the wall w/nightstand, beach sunset poster above the headboard.
http://www.postergods.com/tahitian-sunset-beach-palms-ocean-24x36-poster-pp30704.html
Replace the animal posters with a cityscape behind the sofa, place the short tables side by side in front of the sofa as a coffee table, unless they are different heights,
then put one one each side of the sofa and one in front.
http://www.postergods.com/brooklyn-bridge-24x36-poster-color-new-york-pp31829.html
You could print a few close-ups of beautiful flowers and hang together in 5x7 frames
or make them into mini canvas's.
http://g1wallz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/red-flower-black-butterfly.jpg - click file, print preview, size 5x7, print
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Stargazer_Lily.jpg
http://images.flowers.vg/1024x768/iris-purple-yellow.jpg
http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/size:large/view:main/1956211-2-blue-rose.jpg
http://www.funonthenet.in/content/view/295/31/ - right click on flower, print picture
Cut cardboard 1/2 inch smaller than the flower pic.
To make the hanger, punch two holes 1/2 inch apart 1 inch from the top in the center,
thread the ends of a twisty tie (the paper covered wire used to close bread) thru the holes, turn cardboard over, make a loop and twist the ends together.
Lay cardboard on top of the back of the pic, run a bead of elmers glue around the edge of cardboard and wrap pic to the back like a present and glue down the edges, turn over and weight down till dry.

What would be good decor for a beach themed room?

cat & lamb

Anything: paint color, bed spreads, lighting, wall decoration, ect.

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I think that a nice, sandy beige on the walls would be nice. Add pale blue accents with pillows and stuff. Shells and polished rocks are good decorative items(put them on picture frames maybe.) polished glass is nice mosaicced on a bedside table. White is another good color to add as a beach room in usually very light and airy feeling. I like round mirrors too, I guess they remind us of portholes in shipe. Beach towels are usually striped and could even be used as the material to make pillows. The possibilities are endless. good luck.

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Can anyone give me a equipment list for 3 days camping?

Bridget

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hi
my family and i camp quite often we are a group of 6 and this is what we bring

tent
blankets
pillows
clothes

towels
shower stuff (shampoo soap wash cloth toothbrush and paste)
toilet paper
its best to put that stuff in its own small bag to easily carry to the bathroom

coolers we bring a few one for meat, one for drinks and ice, the other for things like ketchup mustard lunch meat
food you do not want to buy when you get there
paper plates
plastic silverware
trashbags
paper towels
camping stove
a pot
a pan
anything you want to season your food with
we have a flat skillet (fabulous you can cook almost anything on it $20.00 at walmart)
spatula
stirring spoon
CAN OPENER (we forgot this the first time we went)
if you will be cooking over the fire s grate from the grill
or small portable grill ($10.00 at walmart)
dish soap
sponge
if you pack these things in a plastic tub you can wash your dishes in it after you eat

flashlights
extra batteries
extension cord
small fan (incase it gets to hot)
small heater (incase it gets to cold)
2 strands of x-mas lights where we camp there is a picninc table with a roof and we put the x-mas lights up so at night we have an even amount of light at the table (also fabulous)
hammer and nails (just a few to hang up things on a tree or picnic table ike the x-mas lights bags with snacks or bread)

deck of cards
maybe a board game if you like to play them
chairs to sit on one for each person
we bring glow sticks for the kids
portable dvd player
dvd's
if you are bringing kids try some finger paints playdough or coloring books to keep them busy
and if you are going to have a fire get some fire wood from the store or a chainsaw (incase the only wood you find is large and needs to be cut)

other important thigs are handsanitzer and depending on the place you are camping maybe some 409 or clorox (the bathrooms are sometimes yucky)
bugf spray and sun block

i know it looks like alot but when you get it packed it really is not the much and we use all of it and have a blast each time we camp
if you are primitive camping then perhaps you will not need half of this but some of the comforts of home are nice we really enjoy being out and away from things like the T.V and work and some of the animals you see are amazing

i hope you 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?

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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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where can i find long white cushioned benches,w/storage, that can be used at a dining table instead of chairs?

curlytop

I wanted to not do the traditional table and chairs in the dining room. My dining room is small so i was looking for long white cushioned benches that can be doubled as storage. where can i find?

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http://www.crate.ca/dining.htm
You can choose the wood colour and the fabric colour here. Hope you like something here.

What do you guys think of this dining room table?

Lilly

Nice or would it look like a restaurant??
http://services.livingspaces.com/ImageApp.aspx?url=http%3A//services.livingspaces.com/images.aspx%3Fid%3D8201-D%26type%3Dcollection%26name%3D8201-D_0.jpg%26tn%3D2

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i love the bench! but i love the booth too! its more of a KITCHEN table mainly. dining room tables are more elegant lol

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I would like to change the colour of my furniture, without buying new.?

Tink

I have glossy beech furniture in my room, chest of drawers and a bedside table, I want black furniture now, but cant really afford new, and i like the style and shape of mine, it wont take paint because of the glossy finish too it, do you think maybe i could use sticky back plastic in a black colour or would that look tacky?

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i would say trying to cover the couch 1st with a couch cover that way you can pick what color you want and when you want to change colors again you just have to buy another color

I want to redecorate my bedroom. can anyone help me ?

Q. Hello :)

Had my room the same for quite a while and feel like a change.

I have beech effect furniture ( bookshelf, drawers, bedside tables, wardrobe, bed) and one small window with silver vinetian blinds.

Unfortunately the wallpaper has to stay. Its plain with raised ovals on it. Not too bad but can be painted over.

I have a mirror which i am thinking of painting silver.

I have covered one of my walls with old Vinyls as this gives a great effect.

Just need idea's on colours and things i can do to make it look good.

At the minute im thinking pale green walls with a white bedspread with green and brown stripes at the bottom. Sounds pretty good to me .

Any idea's are much appreciated.

Thanks :)
x

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go to www.cb2.com. I think you will like it. It is a sister company from crate and barrel but more modern and better prices. They have some stuff I think you will like. Hope this helps. Mander B.

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13th beach birthday party ideas?

Jennifer

My birthday is coming up on august 24! I'm thinking of going to the beach (Carmel-by-the Sea) with a few close friends, and then hanging out there for a few hours. After that we'll go window shopping downtown. Is this good? I need a few ideas for food, activities, and favors. Its gonna be pretty low budget. :)

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Just get a table and some soft drink, some chips maybe some lollies and your cake. Also you should bring a radio or a phone for music. And maybe (if you have one) a volleyball net and a volleyball to play. Go swimming or jetti jumping you know stuff you usually do at the beach

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort?

Adam 510

I'm going there in a couple of days. I'm in my late teens and I hope it isn't filled with children. How is it?

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You will see children and families there but it's so big you won't notice. You will not be doing the same things as the young kids will be doing. Here are some of the things you can do.

Canoes
Kayaks
Windsurfing
Waterslides
5 pools
Sail boats/Hobie Cat
Hydrobikes
Table tennis
Board Games
Beach volleyball
Scuba diving/snorkeling

Turks and Caicos is awesome. Be sure to take snorkel boat excursion. It was a highlight of our trip.

Next door to Beaches is a wonderful snorkel reef at Coral Gardens.

If you bring a good attitude, you will have a fantastic time.

Enjoy)

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Help with camping list?

can you help me by trying to make me a complete camping list?.... like PERSONAL HYGIENE, FOOD,FOOD STORAGE, FOOD UTENSILS, SUNSCREEN, HAIR STUFF, NAIL& HAMMERS? ETC. please and thankyou.:)

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Tent
Tarp for over the tent just in case it rains
Hammer
Rope
Blankets
Pillows
Flash lights
Lantern
Extra Batteries
First Aid Kit
Sun block
Bug Spray
Food
Water
Can opener
Camp Grill
Propane
Pots & Pans
Pot Holder
Spatula
Tongs
Cooking Spoon
Pam
Silverware
Plates
Cups
Paper towels/napkins
Dish soap
Pan for washing dishes in
Lighter
Coolers-1 for food and 1 for drinks
ice
Paper to start fire with
Zip lock bags-Put all food in a bag before you place in cooler so water can't get into it
Foil
Hot Dog Roasters
Mountain Pie Makers
Table Cloth
Table cloth clamps
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash
Wash cloth
Shower shoes
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Hairbrush
Deodorant
Towels
Swim Suit

For food ideas go to recipegoldmine.com and click on camping/hiking on the left hand side.
Some foods I like to take camping:
Hot dogs
Marshmallows
Sausage
Cereal
Granola bars
Jerky
Potatoes
Corn
Pancakes

Camping at Pinecrest?

Shelly H

What are some activities that are fun to do with friends while camping? Any good camping stories? Good camping pranks to play on friends? Traditions? We are going camping at Pinecrest Lake this weekend.

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The whole area is like a huge summer camp for everyone so I'm sure you'll have fun with your family.

"Pinecrest Lake is located 30 miles east of Sonora on State Highway 108. The Lake lies in a timbered setting at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The California Department of Fish and Game regularly stocks Pinecrest Lake with rainbow trout. Groceries and other services are available nearby at the Pinecrest commercial center.

Pinecrest summer visitors enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, camping, fishing, picnicking, interpretive programs and biking.
* http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/summit/biking.shtml
* 300 camp sites with tables, grills, flush toilets and piped water in 2 campgrounds (Pinecrest Campground and Meadowview Campground)
* 3 group sites with tables, grills, fireplaces, vault toilets and piped water in 1 group campground (Pioneer Trail Group Campground)
* Day Use Sites: Pinecrest Boat Launch; 50 picnic sites with grills, flush toilets and piped water in 1 picnic area (Pinecrest); Designated swim area. No dogs allowed in Day Use Area (between Pinecrest Lake Road/Pinecrest Avenue and the boat launch and the fishing pier) from May 15 to September 15.
* Fishing (accessible fishing pier)
* Hiking: Pinecrest National Recreation Trail, a 4 mile hiking trail around the lake; Paved pathways connecting points of interest."
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/visitor/pinecrest.shtml

There's also the resort with activities: http://www.pinecrestlakeresort.com/Activities%20in%20Pinecrest.htm

Here's a story and some traditions:
"August is the month my family makes its annual escape to Pinecrest Lake, a pretty little jewel north of Yosemite. We've been carrying on this tradition for decades, and now my own children jump into the cold water just as I used to, heart willing and teeth chattering.

As lakes go, Pinecrest isn't particularly spectacular, and it isn't even large enough to allow waterskiing. Nevertheless, when I read our cover story on best lakes (page 86), I thought of Pinecrest because it's the setting for so many of my best summer memories. I caught my first fish there (a brown trout I carried back to camp clutched in my hand after my brother took off with the creel). Made old-fashioned peach ice cream and roasted marshmallows. Learned to drive my uncle's outboard, and did more bailing than sailing aboard the Suzy Q his ancient wood sailboat. When I think of summer, I think of these pleasures at the lake...."
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1216/is_2_207/ai_77875543

I actually caught my first trout here too, and just thought of it after reading this story. Here's the pic: http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z106/yahooanswersimages1/PINE1.jpg

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Rules for camping in the Wilderness?

Vannessa

As i know that, the âcatch phraseâ is âLeave No Traceâ and it is a good rule of thumb. Check with the Forest Service for more specific information. Some Forests may require something like a training session. While others want you to know their regulations, e.g., distance between your campsite and a stream.
Besides, I read an article, about manners in camping, http://quictents.beeplog.com/.
Do you know much more?

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"Leave No Trace" is not a rule of thumb, it has been codified by many regulations and laws. Very strictly and technically interpreted any evidence of your visit including footsteps is a violation. Every Wilderness area shares the same basic rules, but each have their own rules specific to the area or environment. A designated Wilderness area usually requires a permit for camping/backpacking and at the time of issuance you will be provided with the rules. Information is also available by calling the appropriate office on the phone, or, visiting their website.

Later: Yes, Chris, you are right "Leave No Trace" is not a law. It is a combination of different laws, rules, and regulations that make most aspects of it enforceable, such as, you may not construct a new fire ring, may not move rocks or logs to create tables or benches, may not disturb any living vegetation. Any disturbance of the ground surface, perhaps where you pitched your tent, or, moved pine cones for a better nights sleep must be erased when you leave. In some areas you are required to bag and carry out all human body waste, that's about as "Leave No Trace" as you can get.

Also: Rules, regulations and laws for camping in a designated WIlderness Area is different from camping on lands managed by the National Forest Service.

Someone asked a question about camping which reminded me?

greta

that I previously asked a question elsewhere and got no responses...maybe here.............Tent camping is becoming difficult for me and other than cost what are pros and cons to a class a, b or c and a pop up? I don't want my house on wheels but I do not want to give up camping.
I knew I could count on you all. I will never leave this section again :)

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class A is your big motor home..includes everything including the kitchen sink. used lots of gas..you are not lacking anything. {small home} need to tow a tow car {toad} for transportation, so motor home can be left in campground as they are hard to park etc.
class B is the van camper, may or may not have a bathroom {wet bath if it does} a wet bath is when you shower, the WHOLE bathroom gets wet and needs to be dried {walls, floor, toilet} your table needs to be turned into a bed every night and made up every AM if you want to use the table and benches. can be used as car while you are camping..just unhook electricity and water lines and off you go.
class C is the 20-30 ft or so long camper usually with the snub nose. It is a much smaller version of the bigger class A. has every thing, including a bedroom. uses less gas and has less room to live in. also needs a tow car. {Toad}
Pop up.. beds are set up , off of each side, when you are camped may have a porta potty {one that needs to be carried to the bathroom and dumped} not as warm in winter due to the canvas..may have an ice box instead of a refrigerator. probably the rig of choice if you don't want a house on wheels, and don't do winter camping..have to set it up and take down every time it is moved, usually takes about 15 or so minutes. don't need other transportation as car or truck has pulled the trailer so it is available for every day use.
consider the insurance and repairs on the 1st 3..oil changes, engine repairs, extra expense of insurance..the trailer is very inexpensive to insure as it goes on the truck or car insurance that pulls it.
hopefully this answers most of your questions..now is a good time to buy. have fun checking them all out.

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Beach/BBQ Party Ideas?

teedeexx

I'm having a Beach Party/BBQ for my 13th Birthday. It will be in August. I'm not having it at a real beach but at my home. I live in Northern Virginia. I need decoration ideas, food ideas, and activity ideas. Please answer the following questions:
1. Can I rent a fire pit?
2. Where do I rent it?
3. If not, where can I buy a cheap fire pit (but still useable later)?

Thanks so, questions above, decorations, food, and games. Thanks!

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Some great decorations include:

Raffia table skirting
Seashells
Sand Pails and beach toys (can use these to hold chips and dips!)
Tiki Torches
Paper Lanterns

Activities:
Hula Hoop Contest
Limbo!
Have a dance-off...hula style
Have a Coconut Hunt (Treasure Hunt to find the hidden coconuts)
Hit a beach themed pinata

Have fun!

Birthday Party on the Beach? Games / Activities?

Q. We live on the beach and are having my daughter's first birthday party soon. (she is already 1, but we were moving when she turned 1) What could we do to keep kids out of the water without parents or adults? I mean like games. We have kid horseshoes, adult horseshoes, sand toys, beach towels (to sit on), beach chairs, a baby gate cage thing (for small ones) , a craft table, food,and water guns (for older children.) Is there anything else we could do for in the sand or on the porch?
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2266978&cp=3243470

Also, does our menu sound good?

Ribs, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Corn (grilled by hubby)
Cousins Party Sub
Chips/Pretzels
Fruit Salad and Slices
Veggie and Dip Tray
Crackers/Cheese/Sausage
Cake
Pie
Pasta Salad
Cookies
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Pink Lemonade
Lemonade
Water
Soda
100% Juice Boxes
(some of the food listed above is being brought by close family members, some by us)

We also have floaties, water toys, and boogie boards for the ocean.

There will be big umbrellas set up in front of our house (on the beach) for people to sit under.

Are we missing anything? Any other ideas to keep little guys out of water unless taken in?


lol2t1 - Our house has an outdoor shower (crazy I know, but we inherited the house. We are NOT crazy rich.) The kids can shower there after playing the the sand and ocean.

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Your menu sounds great! Instead of subs, maybe you can offer finger sandwiches and pigs in a blanket as they are easier for little hands.

I would also include a treasure hunt (make the buried objects obvious if you have little people). Avoid sandcastle building contests unless you want to use the beach showers (some have outdoor showers) for water or unless you are supplying a tub of water they can use to pack the sand.

Other ideas include:

-checkers or board games on the porch
-beach volleyball with an inflatable beach ball
-relay races on the beach
-carrying an egg on a spoon relay race
-wheelbarrow relay race (one kid holds the other's legs) and at the midpoint of the race is a whip cream pie with a reeces peanut butter cup in the middle. They have to bring the peanut butter cup back to the finish line in their teeth.
-water balloon toss
-relay race where kids have to put on a piece of clothing and run to the other end where their team is waiting, tag someone, take off the clothes and the other teammember puts it on, etc. until you run out of teammembers.

Have fun!

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Musical/Beach Birthday Ideas?

Tyto Alba

Hello,

I'm planning a surprise birthday party for my sister who's turning fifteen. The location of the party is at the beach, but I want to make the party atmosphere very musical, preferably rock/pop; but I'm having a hard time merging the two themes. I can't change the location, so that idea is out.

Any thoughts, suggestions will be very much appreciated, especially for the party decorations, music etc. Thanks in advance! (:

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I'd suggest bringing a portable CD player and speakers. Make a personal CD for her of music you know she likes...then she can keep it afterwards as a gift!
For decorations, not sure if you have a pavillion available or not so some might not work. If you do, get streamer and balloons. You should be able to find balloons with music notes on them. If not, just draw some with a permanent marker (I've done this before).
For tables...get table cloths with music notes or just get a plain color and you can buy confetti in the shape of music notes (hopefully not windy or just glue some on).
Don't worry about how the location is at a beach. At least people can go swimming so there is more to do!
If you want more game ideas...I'd suggest bingo. Fun for all ages! And for prizes, just go to a dollar store or buy a bag of candy.
Oh for the cake! When I graduated my parents bought me a cake for like $20 and they decorated it with music notes for me. Just look around at stores that sell pre made cake.

Don't worry too much. I'm sure she'll love it no matter how it turns out. =)

ideas for beach themed 19th birthday party?

Kaitlyn Gr

I am turning 19 in august and i am doing a lunch for family, then going out with friends that night. For the lunch i want it to be beach themed, not like luau or something cheap like that but like a nice "grown up" lunch with a beach-y inspiration. I tried to google ideas but i didnt have any luck. If anyone has any ideas or site suggestions it would be greatly appreciated!

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To go in a different direction than the luau theme....try doing a Nautical theme:

...it can be fun and somewhat sophisticated at the same time. Make your colors blue and white...accent with yellow (I like the yellow, adds more sunshine.)

Ideas for foods: shrimp cocktail, clam dip, shrimp scampi or even something as simple as fish sticks, or crab cakes or tuna on rolls.

Salads: tossed salad or cucumber, tomato and red onion salad or tomato-mozzarella bites on picks>>
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/tomato-andâ¦

any kind of cold pasta salad or a shrimp salad or mac or potato salad
Or a pasta with pesto and shrimp

Serve a Blue Ocean Punch -- Dissolve a packet of blue Jell-o in two cups of hot water. Mix in two cups each of sugar, cold water and pineapple juice. Freeze until just before use, then mix with Sprite or ginger ale for a bubbly ocean-blue treat.

Can also float tiny boats in a punch
Serve "Chips Ahoy!" cookies...:D......set out bowls of "goldfish" crackers...add some Dips and "Ships"

Dress the table with a white cloth...add a runner in navy blue...add things like seashells and sand in jars with candles. Tie a piece of rope (or heavy twine) around the lip of the jar or just keep wrapping it around several times. Scatter little confetti anchors. You can also add the color brown to the table to tie in with the ropes of nautical theme. Alternate small candle jars with small vases of different shapes filled with 3 low flowers along the table. Colored sea glass marbles (from dollar store) can also fill the candle jars. Fill with water: float a tea light candle.

Fold linen napkins into the shape of a Sailboat for your guests (you can buy inexpensive material and cut 12inch squares to make them instead of purchasing pre-made linen napkins)..here's how>>
http://www.foldnapkins.com/fold-sail-boats.php

Hang a life preserver over a doorway or entryway to party welcoming guests--find driftwood to put around, use miniature lighthouses as decoration, hang up nautical flags in different colors. If you have a place, hang white sheets to pull back to have the effect of a curtain (it resembles a sail) for more ambiance.

Send invites out in a message in a bottle filled with little bit of sand and tiny shells--write it on white or ecru paper..singe the edges...add a cork and hand deliver...address your guests as Shipmates..invite them to having "oceans of fun in the sun".

Play music like Jimmy Buffet or reggae, "Sailing", "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay", etc.

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