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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 09:22:21 AM
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Hi Kathy,
You don't sound negative . . that was more the case with the older canvas tents. However, the issue with this tent was because the seam all around the perimeter about 8 inches up from the floor was leaking and the "joint" where the bottom and top door zippers met was leaking. It wasn't because of "weeping", it was because of pounding rain driven by high wind. AND, there was condensation on the underside of the rain fly that dripped some into the tent through the netting vent material at the top. None of this was anywhere near where we had anything touching it. But we had "de-glamped" it when we knew the storm was coming,
Basically, it's a very inexpensive tent, in some weather that was part of a brutal storm. My hubby and I have had similiar experience in a much larger tent that we own . . .large enough and not "decorated", that there wasn't anything touching it. Also an inexpensive tent and same problems . . .
There are better tents out there that are constructed better for keeping dry, with sealed seams and such, and we are looking at them for an upgrade purchase. Yes, we will pay more but that's okay!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on May 30 2012 7:12:00 PM |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 2:07:14 PM
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CeeJay!
All I can say is WOW! and more Wow!!!
I wish MaryJane Farms would publish your pictures and the story of
your Glamping journey. All of the readers would be inspired.
Robin and you are just AWESOME! AWESOME! and more AWESOME! The two
of you bring so much to the rest of us ladies. We love and appreciate
the two of you so much.
You need to write a book! Or how about publishing a Glamping Girl
magazine. I will purchase the first subscription.
Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
Girlfriend, you really know how to make your farmsisters drool with envy and excitement. I am always anxious to read your postings.
Hugs, and blessings coming your way!
Debbie H
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
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Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 4:48:01 PM
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Yes everything Deborah said. And I would buy the second subscription!-- Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 6:14:08 PM
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Wow CJ, thanks so much for all the beautiful photo's of your Glamping trip with Robin and Bramble. What precious memories you are making, not just for you and Robin but for the rest of us Farmgirls.
You are an inspiration to us all! Glad you are home safe and sound. I know you are still "sailing" on your memories of this wonderful trip.
Hugs to you my friend
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6725 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2012 : 8:50:49 PM
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I want to thank you again CJ and Robin for the wonderful photo journey of your glamping trip! I second what all of the other farmgirls have said- If you published a magazine I would be in line waiting to sign up for a subscription. Your posts are always a joy and pleasure to read, and I look forward to them.
Thanks for sharing girlfriend! You are truly an inspiration!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2012 : 09:00:01 AM
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Have to tell you this little story. On Saturday day when we knew the storm was brewing we were cooking our supper at the same time we were starting our "batten down the hatches" process.
Some older and somewhat arrogant guy in a big, expensive truck comes by, sticks his head out the window and yells at us "well I guess you haven't been watching the news on TV because we're supposed to get wind up to 60 mph tonight".   (that was a stretch and, while it was windy, it wasn't 60 mph)
He was staying in a big, expensive RV . . . with the ability to watch TV! Apparently there was not comprehensive of the fact that we were IN A TENT CAMPING SITUATION!!! How the heck were we supposed to "watch TV"!
Fortunately, we had electrical hookup and wi-fi so we were watching the weather on the internet on my laptop so we knew. Furthermore we were ON IT!! We're Farmgirls . . . we did it with FARMGIRL FORTITUDE AND GRIT!!!!
CJ and Robin
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Mar 27 2012 09:01:47 AM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 3:44:13 PM
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Our new "digs". I ordered a new tent. This is a Coleman Weathertec . . . better tent with better protection against weather.. A bit bigger and I can actually stand up in it, which is helpful when you're trying to put pants on! (I'm 5'8")
And, it has a screened vestibule which is also a nice addition. Set it up today to see how it all went together and check it out.
Bramble and I can hardly wait for our next adventure!
CJ
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 3:53:20 PM
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Love it! I'm looking into getting a new tent that is sturdier as well. How many people does that one sleep?
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 4:14:34 PM
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April,
It is classified as a "6-person" but that's pretty crowded. But we've bought enough tents over the years to know that if it says "6" then you can probably get 4 in it okay. Of course, if anyone wanted to sleep in the vestibule there is room for an adult or couple kids out there.
I bought it from Amazon. It's the "Evanston" model, you can get them without the screened vestibule but Robin and I REALLY LIKED that feature and I'm glad I got it that way. You can get a "4 person" and "8 person" . . . ;). There are some on Ebay as well, but there was NOT any of the 6-person with the screened vestibule on Ebay.
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 7:29:01 PM
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luv the Vestibule'..makes for a nice escape from the lil nippin~natty flying critters...
One time, MaryJane~Lee & I took my trailer down to McCall ID, we camped with some other Sisters on the Fly gal pals,, when we returned to the trailer that nite it was filled with those dawgone little natty 'no-seeums'.. the ceiling of the trailer was almost black with the little buggers! Yuck!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 7:37:52 PM
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Well, I did a "walkabout" after we had the tent up, looking at all the places and possibilities for putting our lacy curtains on it.
Told Robin we may need to get a Lazy-Boy to put in it . .. :D)
Bramble likes to sleep smack dab in the middle of the bed with me. I've never been able to get her to sleep on a doggie bed.
But that's not a problem, she doesn't move a lot in the night. When she goes to bed, she goes to bed!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2012 : 8:09:53 PM
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Hey Ceejay
Well after seeing your tent w/the 'sunroom'... I decided to re-think my 'lack of pest free zone' when Glamping...
I was over at Wally~World and spotted their little 9x9 easy-up sun canopy and you can buy a snap on screen netting to go around all 4 sides.. this would be perfect around the campground in the evening when the skeeters are out looking for a free meal! lol!
I have actually seen gals slide the canapy up against their trailers like a sun room... I like the skeeter netting for a bug-free zone!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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birdie71
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Robin
Glendale
Arizona
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 10:05:20 AM
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Grace, I like your umbrella with netting! Great idea!
Robin
Farmgirl Sister #1301
Desert rat with a Rocky Mountain high farming in the Sonoran desert!
my mama's (ceejay48) craftiness ~ www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
my daddy's craftiness ~ www.aspenforge.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 6:37:18 PM
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Looks like you got the situation covered Grace. You need that just in case. Happy camping!
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Joanna
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Ontario
Canada
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