I am sure many of us have been told to “get lost” in our lives. Unfortunately, walking in the woods or in an area that everything looks the same, it is very easy to get lost. There are advantages to getting lost in the woods, but not physically. Getting lost in the woods is good…
I guess we all have been stuck in one way or another. I’m not talking about a bad “blind date” or a math problem, I’m talking about getting stuck in the vehicle you are driving; “stuck.” No matter what type of conveyance you are operating there is a possibility of getting stuck. Many people nowadays…
I know that if you are reading this you are probably aware of “our out of doors” and I am “preaching to the choir,” but I believe some of this information we all can use to help others. There are many ways to cover our tracks (so to speak). As more and more people venture…
Surprisingly there are many recreational vehicles that are damaged or completely destroyed by fires each year. Most of these “campers” are built of wood framing with fiberglass insulation. Many of the fires are started by gas leaks that catch fire and start the tinder box on fire. 5 Lb. ABC extinguisher for larger fires. Other…
QUESTION: “I just purchased a battery for my camper that I believe will allow us to do more boon-docking (camping without electrical hook-ups). The battery has more than 100 AH (Ampere Hours) and is just about an inch taller than any commercial battery box. “The battery is actually two 6 volt batteries connected internally and…
By Bob Brennecke Osage orange, also called hedge apple, bow-wood, French Bois d’Arc, naranjo chino, or horse apple, and monkey brain are a few of its names. This fruit, when cut open, has many small seeds surrounded by a sticky, milky sap-like liquid that can produce dermatitis in humans. The Osage orange is often trained as a hedge row along a…
By Bob Brennecke Osage orange, also called hedge apple, bow-wood, French Bois d’Arc, naranjo chino, or horse apple, and monkey brain are a few of its names. This fruit, when cut open, has many small seeds surrounded by a sticky, milky sap-like liquid that can produce dermatitis in humans. The Osage orange is often trained as a hedge row along a…
The following information is from an article posted in the Airstream forum and written by Bruce Haedrich: I thought this was entertaining and had some very useful information for all of us to use. Hope you enjoy as much as I did. It is a bit long-winded but very good information to follow. When I…
