First weekend out me and my boy

[rxcamping]

My wife and I were going to take the trailer out this weekend and have a weekend alone and the following week my boy and I were going tent camping. Looks like the trailer repairs will not be done this weekedn so me and my oldest boy will load up the tent some firewood and other essentials and head about 2.5 hours down the road to a state park we have not been to before. I am looking forward to the trip should be a blast. I will poat pics. I forgot to post pics of my camping forums sticker on the truck window last fall so I will have to post that as well. All for now hope others are getting out this weekend as well.

[GlitterHiker]

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Enjoy! Everytime I go out, I see men and their children. That's so wonderful; creating wonderful bonds and memories children will treasure forever.

[rxcamping]

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I could not agree more. My six year old boy revived my love for camping when he was three. I hsve spent virtually every weekend during the warmer months with him camping. When he gets a little older we will have to try some winter camping.

[GeoBigJon]

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Sorry to hear about your trailer. Good quality time with the kids is something that will last forever in both or your minds. I know I do remember camping with my stepdad when I was a kid. Now I have kids of my own and we try and camp as ofter as we can. Big thumbs up to you.

[Eaglebait Ranch]

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I am a retired elementary school teacher, who taught a special program in the school district for elementary students who were expelled from school, on the verge of being expelled, or court ordered to attend the school I ran. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for interacting with your children - something the vast majority of the students I taught truly were not exposed to in their "family setting". Wouldn't it have been great if there was no need for the program I was responsible for? Although, I truly loved working with these kids because they got turned on with learning and were successful.

Again, thanks to all of you.........

[guitarzan]

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Hope you have a great trip.

[immortal_ben]

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Any update on the camping trip?

[rxcamping]

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We had a great time,

Everything was perfect. The fish were laying eggs so they were right up on the shoreline most of the weekend. It was like fishing in a barrell. My son had a great time and outfished his dad. He caught 5 keepers in about an hour and half (blugills). The next night the black crappies were up on the shore on the other side of the jetty. I have never caught a black crappie. They were the most amazing fish as far as coloring. We only caught two so I let them go. We played frisbee golf several times ove the weekend and horshoes a couple times (with 6 year old rules). I have trouble posting pics otherwise I would.

The best part of all is that my son and I were able to slow down and re-connect and I can definitely tell a difference in our relationship.

Camping is the best way to spend time with family.

[surmisez]

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The best part of all is that my son and I were able to slow down and re-connect and I can definitely tell a difference in our relationship.

Camping is the best way to spend time with family.

I agree wholeheartedly! My husband and I reconnect when we camp. I think the lack of electronics and being out in God's country makes the difference.

[familycamper]

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I have never bonded with my sons more than by going camping with them. Heck, I remember the earliest memories of mine are camping with my grandfather and uncles. (I was raised by my grandparents). I enjoy watching them explore and just look around. I like teaching them the old school version of camping and watch the wonder in their eyes. I'll never forget when I told my youngest son that I could light a fire without a lighter of matches. The amazement in that child's eyes when he saw flame.

[Hank]

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Sounds like a great trip, have fun!

[Pickled_Sour]

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I have never bonded with my sons more than by going camping with them. Heck, I remember the earliest memories of mine are camping with my grandfather and uncles. (I was raised by my grandparents). I enjoy watching them explore and just look around. I like teaching them the old school version of camping and watch the wonder in their eyes. I'll never forget when I told my youngest son that I could light a fire without a lighter of matches. The amazement in that child's eyes when he saw flame.

That's such a great thing.. One thing to keep in mind for any parent...