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Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.

The problem with using canister stoves in winter is that they don't work in cold weather: Below 11 degrees Fahrenheit, isobutane cannot vaporize and will not burn.

The problem with using canister stoves in winter is that they don't work in cold weather: Below 11 degrees Fahrenheit, isobutane cannot vaporize and will not burn.

Yes, it was when I was a teen run-away. The man who picked me up turned out to be the father of a girl who was in the same foster home that I was later sent to. I met her, a month later, when her father brought her to the home to get her things. Imagine the surprised looks on our faces. The...

a sack of tacos (may he RIP) edit: (Rest In Peace-no pun intended)

"Lady Hiker's Body Found In Colorado Mountains" The partially eaten remains of a solo camper were discovered by hikers early Sunday morning. Mrs. Sandy made a habit of hiking and camping alone. She was aware of the risks, but sought out places of solitude in spite of them. Ironically the note...

A small town Doctor was famous in the area for always catching large fish. One day while he was on one of his frequent fishing trips he got a call that a woman at a neighboring farm was giving birth. He rushed to her aid and delivered a healthy baby boy. The farmer had nothing to weigh the...

I enjoy backpack camping in the Colorado Rockies.

When I visit family these days, they show me their pictures on the computer.

I have about a dozen crappie. I'm thinking it's time for a fish fry!

portable heater on? ...now she is laying in her bed in front of the heater with that look, you know the one that says "What took you so long to figure out the problem".

...because the instructions are hard to understand when you've been drinking spiked eggnog?

A lady goes into Wal-Mart to buy a rod and reel for her hubbie. She doesn't know which one to get, so walks over to the register. A Wal-mart associate is standing there with sunglasses on. She says, "Excuse me sir ...can you tell me anything about this rod and reel?" He says, "Ma'am, I'm...