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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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 Posted - Jun 23 2016 : 10:09:52 AM
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My daughter, Robin . . . aka "Birdie" (here on the forum) just returned from a week long glamping trip. Of course, my glamping doggie, Bramble, went with us too. We were at Cayton Campground which is a Forest Service campground at an elevation of 9300 feet, north of Rico, Colorado, just as you start climbing to the 10,000 foot summit of Lizard Head Pass. It is in the MOST STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL Colorado Rocky Mountains, San Juan Range.
At that elevation the nights and first thing in the morning are cool, even downright chilly. I'm thankful we aren't in such drought conditions this year that campfires are banned. That has been the case in a few previous years. So, yup, I was the fire builder person and built one every morning and every evening . . . for a total of FOURTEEN campfires.
The campground isn't real large, and has some very nice, roomy campsites many of which have electrical hookups. So, we took our little "Reiver's Rest" Glamper trailer, plugged it in and had mini-light strands strung all around to create nice night lighting.
We set up the EZ-Up canopy and decorated it with linens and lacy things and rugs. We decked out the trailer with lacy things and window boxes. We use vintage cloth tablecloths, napkins, REAL dishes, glassware, silverware . . . all kinds of things that make it girly, glampy and fun!
I will post some pics later . . . so you'll have to come back!
And, I'll tell you some more tales of which there are many. . . so you'll have to come back.
Thanks for letting me share!
CJ |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2016 : 2:07:29 PM
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Oh CJ isn't it always better with a campfire? The smell, just everything about it. So happy you gals had your time together and fun, I know how you look forward to it every year. Look forward to the pictures!
Hugs,
Deb
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Blessed in Colorado
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13677 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2016 : 4:06:25 PM
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Here are a few pics;
Trailer setup with flower boxes, antique ironing board with lacy tablecloth and accessories. Robin's luggage . . . real suitcases.
Another view of the ironing board setup at the front. We have a fireplace screen on the other side and a ruffled curtain panel over the tool box and tongue to hide all that which isn't so pretty.
Canopy with linens, lacy things and rugs. Some vintage luggage pieces, chairs covered with shabby chic looking floral prints for a more "girlie" look.
I'll be back with more . . . .
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13677 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2016 : 5:09:56 PM
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We headed up the highway, along the Dolores River, on Tuesday June 14th, but had to stop and wait about 1/2 hour for road construction. They were doing chipseal. After we were allowed through, on a two-lane highway with only one lane open and with pilot car guide, we passed the equipment doing the work. The one putting down the road tar had some overspray onto the lower front of my trailer . . bleh! So I have to figure out the best way to clean that off without damaging the paint.
We had pleasant weather for setting up, enjoyed supper and then, after the sun went down started our first fire. It got chilly that night! We were snuggled into all kinds of bedding and even wore socks to bed. The next morning there was a pretty hefty layer of frost on everything! Had a hard time getting the fire going but finally did and when the sun reached our site we were very glad to feel its warmth!
Our first day was spent putting finishing touches on our glampsite, resting and relaxing . . . we had spent two days packing, loading, grocery shopping, setting up, etc. and needed a day to kick back! It was a lovely day with warm sunshine . . . a bit breezy but the 2nd night was a wee bit warmer!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Jun 24 2016 07:16:08 AM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2016 : 06:40:14 AM
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CeeJay, those photos are great! You girls really had the place all fixed up so cute. Glad the weather cooperated and you had a wonderful week. Campfires and chilly eves sounds perfect to me!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13677 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2016 : 12:47:48 PM
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Most of our days were spent with a leisurely breakfast and chatting a lot about whatever we wanted to. We took long walks some mornings and on Saturday and Monday we drove to a nearby trail and took hikes. Back for lunch and time to read, coloring in our coloring books, we played a lot of Scrabble and visited with our camping neighbors.
We took Bramble on her little "business trip" walks. Enjoyed the sound of the wind in the tops of the very tall blue spruce trees, the sound of the rushing river (still in snow melt run-off stage). We didn't see too much wildlife . . . my hubby says that the deer, elk or bears are not all the present at that altitude. We did however, see a marmot (aka rock chuck, or whistle pig) but they are more typically seen at higher altitudes. This one was near the mountain road and not terribly concerned about our presence, at least he didn't run off and hide quickly.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Jun 24 2016 12:49:20 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13677 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2016 : 12:52:15 PM
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Yes, Winnie, we are glad for no rain! The afternoon of our last day it did cloud up and we heard thunder, but we didn't get rain. We did pull out our tarps to have them at the ready. We tarped our cook/dining table, woodpile and table (under the EZ-UP) with luggage on it for the night. . . just in case. But the skies had cleared before we went to bed.
SOOOOOOOO nice to not have to pack wet rugs, linens, etc.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2016 : 08:09:01 AM
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Heavenly, CJ! I just love your glamper, everything you've done with it, how you have your camp all set up, and the stories... Sounds absolutely heavenly! I am so happy that you and Robin had such a great time!
Frost...in JUNE! Whodathunkit?! I think we had a couple of days like that at the beginning of the month, or was it the end of May? Thankfully it didn't "stick" and evaporated fairly quickly - no damage to my garden! Yee hah!
Marmots are so cute... Are they like groundhogs?
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13677 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2016 : 1:17:20 PM
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Two buntings I made from doilies, quilt binding and ribbon
A little embroidered "glamper" trailer banner I stitched to hang wherever we thought it worked
The view from our "sitting room" under the canopy
Our "glamper" cookie jar and salt/pepper shaker sets. We didn't have cookies in the jar, it was very handy for other little items. I tied a vintage doily on the knob handle on top to "dress" it up a bit.
Don't forget to check back for more tales and more pics!
Thanks for joining us on our adventure!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2016 : 10:26:00 PM
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I spotted the twinklie lights around your canopy.. I'll bet it looked super sweet at night...
Luv your little trailer stitchery too!
So glad you and Birdie and Bramble got to create some wonderful memories...
hugz and Wagons HO!
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2016 : 05:48:24 AM
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Every year I look forward to your glamping adventures. Makes me feel like I am right there with you. Love everything you come with. Looking forward to more.
I now live in an RV in Florida and love it. It is like glamping everyday!!!! I know it is not the same, but we have no way of hauling our 5th wheel anywhere, so it is parked in an RV park and we live in it. We have a big double lot and a lot of privacy and places to garden and cook out. The only thing we cannot do here is have a campfire. A county code.
Jan
Farmgirl Sister #3340
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2016 : 10:25:18 AM
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This looks fantastic CJ! What a cute glampsite you had set up! We just got back from our first backpacking trip... in comparison this looks like the Ritz for sure. :) Thanks for sharing your beautiful site!
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13677 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2016 : 2:17:11 PM
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Robin enjoying that Colorado Rocky Mountain high sunshine!
Water carafe with doily cover . . . another glamping accessory
Robin was the cook and she did a SUPERB job . . . fed me very well!
When Bramble needed a cool spot, she was under the table in the canopy
I STILL have a few more pics to share so don't forget to come back for those!
This was a wonderful WEEK of living outside!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2016 : 3:23:20 PM
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oh, I forgot to mention,,, I use to attach little colorful beads onto dollies to use as covers over the old ice tea pitcher... I will have to see if I can find one...
but they are easy to make, just attach/stitch a bead to scalloped edge,,, some dollies (depending on size) have 8-10 scalloped edges...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2016 : 11:27:25 PM
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Girls, it is such fun to ""glamp" with you. Your set-up is great with everything so pretty! Keep those pictures coming. We didn't gliamp but our son from Texas had a short layover in Minneapolis before his flight to Europe. We spent four hours in Fort Snelling state park close to the airport. A gorgeous wooded spot by the Mississippi River. Lots of wildlife and birds.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13677 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13677 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2016 : 09:36:40 AM
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Injured my toe on a metal milk crate. Robin, my "nurse", doctored me up with gauze, Bag Balm and glamper trailer duct tape! Was much more camping durable than a bandaid. (Pretty significant gouge on the bottom of my toe AND a blood blister) UGH!
CJ
P.S. Remember I'm the barefooted farmgirl from Colorado. . . my feet aren't pretty . . .they are true farmgirl feet!
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Jun 29 2016 09:37:42 AM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6667 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2016 : 09:58:19 AM
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OMG, those s'mores with lemon cream marshes!!! It makes my mouth water just looking at it! You and Robin lived the high life up there in the Rockies for a week!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Outpost: Fourteen Campfires later . . . . :D |
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Fourteen Campfires later . . . . :D
