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Old 11-02-2019, 10:51 AM   #15
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I got used to building and enjoying a fire solo even when my late wife was alive. The night air and smoke gave her a sore throat. She would only come out if the fire wasn't smoky and the wind was calm. So not much different now.
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Old 11-02-2019, 12:42 PM   #16
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You can only 'miss' something if you can not do it and enjoy doing it.

Eating out is not a solo experience.

Same with going to a movie.
As an extreme introvert, I completely disagree. A movie is the least social thing you could possibly do. Stay quiet and not talk to anyone for two and a half hours while paying attention to a screen instead of each other. What's more solitary than that? The discussion and dinner after the movie would definitely be social, but not the movie itself.



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Being solo in a RV provides plenty of alone time during the week so I joined a church group that met once a week.
I believe you and I have very different lifestyles. I'm comfortable with myself and don't get tired of alone time during the week. If I did, I certainly wouldn't look to a church for fellowship. If I did, once a week would drive me insane. That's at least twice as often as I'd want to meet with them. I actually enjoy being solo. I'm not solo to meet people.
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Old 11-02-2019, 01:50 PM   #17
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I've always loved the outdoors and have had the privilege of spending most of my life there, both occupationally and recreationally. Before having RV's I would build fires to stay warm and cook food, and there have been a time or two when being able to build a fire at night while stranded in the woods during winter has probably saved my life.

Later, after the RV made having a fire unnecessary for heat and food, and having breathed more than my share of smoke fighting wildfires and burning logging slash to provide site prep.for tree planting, I do not go out of my way to have a fire. Some of my friends have a fire while hunting and I go over to visit, but not for the fire. I think for those who like them they are wonderful, but I've experienced more than my share.

As for being alone, when I was going to school with a wife and three kids and doing the 4 year thing in 3, there would be a period of time between the winter and summer terms that allowed me to camp alone for about about a week. I needed that time just to get away from stress and people. I would take the Jeep, a tent, and some fishing gear to a place I knew along a stream where in a whole week it would be unusual to see one person. After a week alone I would be talking to myself,....and sometimes answering. At that point I knew it was time to go home, and I would be good for the next year, with a few shorter excursions.

Being alone for me is only good for a short time. On the other hand, as with campfires, if it is something you like that is wonderful.

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Old 11-02-2019, 01:55 PM   #18
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I've never camped solo, but I have built a fire sand set by it by myself. A fire, cup of coffee, and a good book is very relaxing.
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Old 11-02-2019, 10:26 PM   #19
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I travel solo and love having a fire. Why would you cheat yourself of something so comforting and enjoyable. If I can't do a wood fire, I pull out my propane firepit. [emoji3]
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Old 11-03-2019, 09:19 AM   #20
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Out west here it's a ritual of mine to make a fire, enjoy a fermented malt beverage and look skyward to catch the ISS, satellites or the odd meteor going over while watching the sky fill up with stars. Whether someone else wants to join me is up to them.

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Old 11-03-2019, 04:49 PM   #21
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Out west here it's a ritual of mine to make a fire, enjoy a fermented malt beverage and look skyward to catch the ISS, satellites or the odd meteor going over while watching the sky fill up with stars. Whether someone else wants to join me is up to them.

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Hey, Mark:

Jim, W1IK here---good to meet another Ham RVer!

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Old 11-03-2019, 05:12 PM   #22
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I might build a small fire. If there is anyone around who wants to say hi, it's all good. If not, I'm comfy too. Mostly I don't want to build a fire that will take a lot to extinguish if I decide to go in before it's down and easy to drown.
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Old 11-09-2019, 07:46 PM   #23
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I'm the same only it's the DH that doesn't want to sit outside long..especially if it's cold. I just pile on more firewood & enjoy it by myself.



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X2! I do admit it is more fun to share it with others. I don't do fires now as often as I used to.

Usually, my stays are long enough to get to know a few people, I invite someone or am invited. Sometimes it works sometimes not. Many nights it is just me and cable TV.
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Brother, nothing is silly if you enjoy it, right.
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I feel the same way and although I always carry supplies, I don't make one either.
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Get a dog, when I solo'd I was never alone at the campfire. Click image for larger version

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90% of my traveling/camping is done solo. Sometimes I build a fire, sometimes I don't. But I don't have to have "company" in order to build one. I'm perfectly satisfied with my own company when I'm solo and do not invite people I don't know to join me. I enjoy building the fire too. Campfires are mesmerizing & warm but if the wind is blowing I won't light the match.
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Even solo, boondocking without the occasional campfire would be like Christmas without the tree.
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