[Winter has =
hit with a vengeance in snow and cold. I love my small retirement =
house in the warm South (of Wisconsin) and find snow and cold WITHOUT =
non-stop Wyoming winds evoking memories of camping in all seasons. =
Here are some important tips from an old veteran of the woods for winter =
outings . . . ]
Lint from your =
navel makes a handy fire starter. Warning: Remove lint from navel =
before applying the match. Don’t ask how I =
know.
Get even with =
a bear who raided your food bag by kicking his favorite stump apart and =
eating all the ants while he hibernates.
A hot rock =
placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada =
works almost as well, but the cheese sticks between your =
toes.
The best tents =
and backpacks are named for national parks or mountain ranges. Stay =
clear of those named for anything in New Jersey.
You can =
duplicate the warmth of a down-filled bedroll by climbing into a plastic =
garbage bag with several geese.
When camping, =
always wear a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe =
your nose on.
Take this =
simple test to see if you qualify for solo winter camping. Shine a =
flashlight into one ear. If the beam shines out the other ear, do =
not go into the woods alone.
A potato baked =
in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked =
in the coals all day makes an excellent hockey =
puck.
The sight of a =
bald eagle has thrilled campers for generations. The sight of a =
bald man, however, does absolutely nothing for the =
eagle.
In an =
emergency, a drawstring from a parka hood can be used to strangle a =
snoring tent mate.
~~
Dr Bob Griffin =
[email protected] =
www.grif.net =
"Jesus =
Knows Me, This I =
Love!"