tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post1855374970050035673..comments2024-03-29T07:34:46.607+00:00Comments on NeverSeconds: Finally Arrived!Dave Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07561073180066073691noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-25304271630201747112012-08-16T23:35:55.257+01:002012-08-16T23:35:55.257+01:00Wow, risotto, sweetcorn and beans... that sounds r...Wow, risotto, sweetcorn and beans... that sounds really yummy, thinking about it is making me hungry. I went camping as a Guide but never trekking so we never had much camp food. I might have to have it for my tea tomorrow!!!<br /><br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18335400200355916746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-47047844548674165782012-08-16T03:07:25.720+01:002012-08-16T03:07:25.720+01:00You sang Barges, this makes me very happy! I was a...You sang Barges, this makes me very happy! I was a Girl Scout from 1st grade (6 years old) all the way through my senior year of high school (18 years old) and I still remember that song. I hope you girls have fun. Girl Scout memories are some of my favorites from when I was growing up (I'm 33 now). <br /><br />Barges! I would like to go with you, I would like to sail the ocean blue. Barges! Are there treasures in your hold? Do you fight with pirates, brave and bold?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-91930846220467408942012-08-15T08:58:47.096+01:002012-08-15T08:58:47.096+01:00They used to be not very common in the UK but now ...They used to be not very common in the UK but now you see them in just about all outdoor shops. The plastic ones are quite unexpensive. They are usually called Sporks and there is also one company making Titanium ones which I use most of the time at home.JMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13862227988978988383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-23561049771641707552012-08-15T07:23:23.131+01:002012-08-15T07:23:23.131+01:00This week's posts remind me of my Girl Scout c...This week's posts remind me of my Girl Scout camping trips, great memories. Are the foods freeze dried or cooked over a campfire? What is a typical breakfast? Are there afternoon snacks? VictoriaVAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301619616944332717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-55665729217052888652012-08-15T06:57:56.498+01:002012-08-15T06:57:56.498+01:00I have one of these sporks too! REI carries them, ...I have one of these sporks too! REI carries them, here's a link: http://www.rei.com/product/784705/light-my-fire-spork . The manufacturer is called "Light my Fire"akrodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945460116740780641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-82747559072071497242012-08-15T06:55:54.428+01:002012-08-15T06:55:54.428+01:00This summer the nights were very warm, considering...This summer the nights were very warm, considering the altitude -- only dipped to the mid-50's F. Some years we do get snow, though! The girls are all well-equipped with tarps, pads (that go between their tarp and their sleeping bag, trapping warm air), 0-15 degree F sleeping bags, and some even have "cocoons" (silk bags that go inside their sleeping bags) which keep them quite toasty and warm at night. They also pack in tents, though they only use them when it rains or snows. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880541016601671202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-38842419987493025922012-08-15T04:12:16.450+01:002012-08-15T04:12:16.450+01:00I miss hot apple cider so much! This post has me c...I miss hot apple cider so much! This post has me craving it! And do the ants count as protein?<br /><br />~L~Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289946672941543874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-26396715517788731292012-08-15T03:43:19.395+01:002012-08-15T03:43:19.395+01:00My little Girl Scout thought your meal looks yummy...My little Girl Scout thought your meal looks yummy. She was also impressed with your eating utensil. She said "that's an ultimate spork!" And she's envious of your weekend trip. I hope when she's a little older she can do something like that. Her current troop, other than her, is not at all outdoorsy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-68274843008588016142012-08-15T02:34:01.079+01:002012-08-15T02:34:01.079+01:00I'm curious to know how cool it gets at night ...I'm curious to know how cool it gets at night while you're up there, girls.<br /><br />I used to live in Colorado and we often went camping up in the mountains. It could be quite warm during the day but, once the sun disappeared over the peaks in the evening, it cooled off quickly and we were scrambling for our warmer clothes.<br /><br />If I read your camp website correctly, it says you're all sleeping on the ground. Hope you're all staying warm enough as you sleep!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694964681619391621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-88259512639393861672012-08-15T01:37:22.728+01:002012-08-15T01:37:22.728+01:00I happened upon your blog accidentally, but I quit...I happened upon your blog accidentally, but I quite enjoy reading it. Where in the world did you acquire that spoon-fork-knife utensil? I need to buy one (two, actually) to further equip our picnic box. :)Applerexichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898878016926635839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-67517905423512651222012-08-14T22:28:06.727+01:002012-08-14T22:28:06.727+01:00Yes, Meredith is correct. We opted for the smalle...Yes, Meredith is correct. We opted for the smaller bars with just enough necessary sugar and relatively minor additives rather than those that were healthier but lacked enough sugar and were prohibitively expensive...this camp is entirely volunteer run so we can keep the cost to attend relatively low so more girls can afford to come...but as a result we have to be particularly careful about our backpacking food budget! These bars were designated as the girls' "dessert" so that they wouldn't have to worry about cleaning up regular messy backpacking desserts...so we were ok with the added sugar :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880541016601671202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-76673939940784936182012-08-14T20:34:22.970+01:002012-08-14T20:34:22.970+01:00Here in the US, bars are high in sugars. Those ba...Here in the US, bars are high in sugars. Those bars are very small though and probably gave the girls the right amount of sugar boost they needed. They are the most commonly sold granola bar in the US. We have many different kinds of bars here and many are more healthy, but these weren't too bad. :)Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852727592727614159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-66678323832297042422012-08-14T18:14:46.369+01:002012-08-14T18:14:46.369+01:00My girls had savory rice for their lunch today wit...My girls had savory rice for their lunch today with a side salad of cucumber, peppers and cherry tomatos. They love all healthy foods just like you Veg :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-59811949095727152812012-08-14T18:12:06.240+01:002012-08-14T18:12:06.240+01:00I love these camp posts! :) It is interesting to l...I love these camp posts! :) It is interesting to learn about food you would have when hiking. Looking forward to more posts! Vinithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01662309029659250147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-28816280828186465702012-08-14T16:35:16.471+01:002012-08-14T16:35:16.471+01:00Water actually takes less time to reach boiling po...Water actually takes less time to reach boiling point at a higher altitude, because it boils at a lower temperature. However, because it's cooler it takes longer to cook things in it.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07793331831063085372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-35542185367124710872012-08-14T15:57:00.250+01:002012-08-14T15:57:00.250+01:00Don't know about the Granola bars in the US, b...Don't know about the Granola bars in the US, but the German version - Muesliriegel ^^ - usually is very high in sugar and often contains artificial flavours to "enhance" the taste. So it helps to be carefull when buying those bars ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-72514035060140755392012-08-14T14:23:56.846+01:002012-08-14T14:23:56.846+01:00How did you think of such an innovative for your b...How did you think of such an innovative for your blog?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042538732461826230.post-81013662582632587182012-08-14T14:12:39.771+01:002012-08-14T14:12:39.771+01:00Part of the reason it's harder to cook over a ...Part of the reason it's harder to cook over a fire is the altitude. It takes much longer for water to boil at higher altitudes, and would take less time at lower elevations. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.com