I always look forward to dewinterizing the trailer... it signals the beginning of camping season. But sometimes I find 'leftovers' from last years last hurrah and invariably, they are ugly leftovers. One year there was something left in the fridge, another year some laundry forgotten and left to fester in the bottom of a bin for 6 months.

This year was no exception; I found a little surprise left over in the bathroom. Gasp...


There it was lying in wait .......

There are some things in this world I just don't understand. Why bottled water from a city tap sells for big bucks just because it's labeled 'mountain', why tiny trailers often cost more than large ones and why people choose to camp in a fancy parking lot for 40 dollars a night when you can camp for free with a view.

All things being equal, I'd prefer free water from the tap and a great view. Leave the asphalt campgrounds for others; I want to camp with a view.

Camping with no services used to mean no water, power or sewer but times are changing! Last week we spent a few days at Wallowa state park in Oregon and while there was power and some other services in the campground, there was no cell or aircard service. Imagine my astonishment - no internet! Getting connected involved driving about 12 miles and mooching off a local provider.

The state park was lovely and just barely opened for the season. While daytime temps were in the mid 60's,...