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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 04:39:53 AM
Hubby and I are starting to talk about our version of a wall tent on our property. We can't afford to build one like MJF, but we are coming up with some nice ideas.
We are starting to watch prices on what we need. I'm excited he's in with me on this. I think he realizes we need a place to get away from the chaos and overload of work.
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| AccordiontoKellie |
Posted - May 24 2012 : 5:18:59 PM
Wall tents are fabulous:) I've been living in one for nearly a year now, and I can't sing it's praises enough!
Some of my friends are thinking about setting one up as a backyard getaway, too, and it sounds like a wonderful idea.
I got mine off of Craigslist for a good deal... be sure to watch out for them on there.
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - May 11 2012 : 04:40:04 AM
update: we are looking at military tents, backyard gazebos and such....not sure which way to go, but making a list anyway.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - May 04 2012 : 09:03:29 AM
Love the truck! Of course, one would need a COOL truck!
We had one that would have been WONDERFUL for that. A 1948 Diamond-T farm truck but my oldest nephew inherited it and it made a long journey to British Columbia to live at his house.
I'm glad, at least, it's still in the family.
CJ
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| Caron |
Posted - May 04 2012 : 08:06:05 AM
In my reenacting world many use wall tents. They are not that hard to set up once you get used to them. Probably need someone to help, I don't think one farmgirl can do it alone. Our friends use old rugs as flooring and if the ground is wet or just damp, a plastic tarp goes down first, then the rugs. Hay is also good flooring under the rugs.One place to buy good tents is Panther Primitives.
Another type is called a Baker Tent. With this style the front opens completely up if you need that. Another advantage to this tent is you can add a canvas wall down the middle to create two rooms, if needed.
My husband and I use a extra large A-frame tent with a porch (called a fly) on the front. It has served us well!
Caron
Leaving in a few minutes to spend the weekend in the tent!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 03 2012 : 5:22:13 PM
I think a wall tent would make a fabulous backyard camping hangout for family and friends. All of the ideas above make it start to sound very doable too. Depending on where you live in the US, there may be long seasons that you could enjoy having it up. It's unique ambience seems like it could be practical and a fun way to have a special retreat without actually buying a vacation home. Like the trailers, it could easily be "glammed up" for personality too. One day I hope to travel to Idaho and stay at Mary Jane's B&B to experience what looks like just the best time ever! That idea is rising to the top of my Bucket List!
Winnie #3109
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| jan49829 |
Posted - May 03 2012 : 4:40:55 PM
That truck is so neat!!!! Better than a motorhome, don't ya think?
Janet
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 03 2012 : 4:07:04 PM
Nice! I want one"-)
Hugs,
Debbie
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| gramadinah |
Posted - May 03 2012 : 4:05:05 PM
This would be so cool....
Diana
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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 7:29:24 PM
Industrial areas are also a good source for pallets..... :>)
>^..^<
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 12:51:44 PM
just ask your local stores Kristine, used to a lot of them would tell us when they would be putting them out and let us have them.
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 05:44:27 AM
Great idea! I'll have to watch out for those.
Thanks!
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 01:28:50 AM
I was going to say the exact same thing about pallets. We built a porch floor with them,they are great. Seal them to keep them even better in the weather.
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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 04 2012 : 11:21:01 AM
Keep in mind, 'palletts' are free and are great to re-purpose into "tent floors'... you can scrounge boards off the extra palettets to fill in spaces ... using 4 -8 pallettes to create the raised floor, depending on the size tent you want to build. Plus at the end of camping season the palettes can be picked up and stored.
Speaking of cabin tents... at the Cabela store, I saw a smaller version of the type that MaryJane has.
It was on display, with 2 twin cots, a little faux fire place (room heater) and cute nite stand... It is not uber heavy duty so probablly needs to be taken down at the end of Summer. It was about 8x8 and it was kinda kool!
The ones MaryJane has are uber solid & sturdy and made to withstand the Idaho Winters.
I think, if we didn't have such strong winds out here on the Plains, I'd talk hubby into building one. But alas I will have to settle for my little vintage trailer addiction! lol!
>^..^<
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Apr 04 2012 : 06:28:45 AM
I too have wanted a Wall Tent ever since I saw it in Mary Janes Magazine, but I know it will be a very long time before we get one, never realized how expensive they were. I was thinking too of one of the Hunter's Canvas Tent and they are set up for a stove, but they are expensive too"-)
So, I will admire Mary Janes from afar and dream of one day having one.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 04 2012 : 05:54:42 AM
Most likely, we will wait to buy larger items, at the end of the season when they go on clearance. If not, it may be a 2-3 year project.
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| laurentany |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 8:37:57 PM
Hi Kristina,
I have been going back and forth, comparing all different tents, cabin style, dome style etc. Wall tents seem too expensive for my budget right now, but I am bound and determined to have my own backyard glamping retreat set up in the backyard this spring/summer/fall.
Kinda wanted one with 2 rooms so that I can set them up like bedrooms with the raised queen air mattress that I have, and 2 twin cots on the other side. Want to do some campouts with my DD and my girlfriends and their daughters etc, as well as my own family of 4.
I would love to see/hear what you have in mind. Do tell!
~Laurie
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 10:49:07 AM
Unfortunately, it will have to assemble and dissemble each season for us. It won't be up off the ground either, but we have some ideas tinkering around for the flooring. We're pretty excited about drawing up the ideas we have.
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From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 06:35:44 AM
Hey Kristi,
You guys go for it . . . I'd like to see pics of what you do.
The wall tents at MJs B&B are quite large and roomy, however no windows in them, even though the sides roll up and down. They look to me like a major undertaking to erect, however I think they would stand up to a lot of weather issues.
Have fun with it, for sure!
CJ
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| jan49829 |
Posted - Apr 03 2012 : 06:13:23 AM
Show pictures when you get it done. Wish I had room ere for one. Would be a great get away for you. Hope it goes up fast for you.
Janet
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