tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post3294648933074698083..comments2024-03-23T06:31:58.247+13:00Comments on All Points of the Compass: Holiday photos, by day and by night.Nancy Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-47934166333036478942013-03-31T12:07:27.834+13:002013-03-31T12:07:27.834+13:00Nicky, I'm not sure how Finn managed, as they...Nicky, I'm not sure how Finn managed, as they were all in what seemed to be a smaller sized van, Airbeds, we tried them last year, but they seemed cold, someone told me, you need to have wool rugs under, and on top, then a sleeping bag etc. this one was extra good, yes, Hugh did so well, he had gone into town originally for extra food, wanted a leather hat that wouldn't blow off when on the quad, and came home with food, no hat and The BED.Cheers, JeanNancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-78655686043202261202013-03-31T10:20:06.087+13:002013-03-31T10:20:06.087+13:00Love this post, the tall and the short of it! How...Love this post, the tall and the short of it! How does Finn find a mattress or sleeping bag to accommodate him I wonder? Our last camping trip involved stretchers and they were terrible, just impossible to get comfortable, must try an airbed again I think.... well done Hugh, great shopping skills.Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662924691039566761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-65166634286864806802013-03-31T03:33:38.312+13:002013-03-31T03:33:38.312+13:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-48422946049800781572013-03-31T03:25:48.150+13:002013-03-31T03:25:48.150+13:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-58566997269949455892013-03-31T03:24:15.888+13:002013-03-31T03:24:15.888+13:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-84373755763561249192013-03-31T03:23:25.297+13:002013-03-31T03:23:25.297+13:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-3847640800685023632013-03-29T23:12:12.452+13:002013-03-29T23:12:12.452+13:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-40166989923025517212013-03-25T11:52:29.121+13:002013-03-25T11:52:29.121+13:00Leanne, the bed made it all so much better, before...Leanne, the bed made it all so much better, before that night-time was a bit of an ordeal for old bones!! Barb, Finn was really very happy to have his photo taken, with me trying to look even a little taller!!they were all very handsome guys!! Cheers from Jean.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-50624442969328801102013-03-25T10:35:46.244+13:002013-03-25T10:35:46.244+13:00Jean, that is such a great photo of you and your t...Jean, that is such a great photo of you and your tall friend! It put a smile on my face. (As did your luxury mattress!)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-44311557746633689572013-03-24T06:24:40.350+13:002013-03-24T06:24:40.350+13:00Lovely post! A camper van would be my choice re ca...Lovely post! A camper van would be my choice re camping. Glad Hugh was able to buy a comfy bed. Lots of good memories for you both.MandaBurms FarmStay for Cats.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08870013164376041080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-27359873152525582002013-03-23T16:07:22.068+13:002013-03-23T16:07:22.068+13:00Thanks Susan, Sophie, Jim and Carol, I am truly ap...Thanks Susan, Sophie, Jim and Carol, I am truly appreciating home comforts all the more. Jim, a post just for you!!! roads, snow and metal.Hugh commented that I met and talked to so many people, my reply" Well, if I didn't it would leave you and me, and you don't talk much at all!!"But I am hoping for something on wheels next time, built in bed, shower and toilet, no poles, dreams might come true. Greetings to all from JeanNancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-61604258100898846662013-03-23T00:09:31.626+13:002013-03-23T00:09:31.626+13:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-17771945071423997662013-03-22T11:48:10.152+13:002013-03-22T11:48:10.152+13:00That bed looks pretty good to me. Nothing worst th...That bed looks pretty good to me. Nothing worst than sleeping uncomfortably,<br />Carol Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00072033556414487738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-17371292472452363642013-03-22T11:04:29.102+13:002013-03-22T11:04:29.102+13:00So good to see you, Jean! And to be camping in a t...So good to see you, Jean! And to be camping in a tent! I am so impressed with your NZ hardiness! I can imagine meeting all the people you have will fill you with the best of memories.<br />That new mattress looks very comfortable....the ONLY way, in my books, to camp/tent!!<br />I must ask: do you have a rainy season in which those 'metal' roads are treacherous and muddy?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-53224306592774541132013-03-22T09:10:49.526+13:002013-03-22T09:10:49.526+13:00We have always known there would be a quote such a...We have always known there would be a quote such as this ~~~ perfect! We have always followed this belief.<br />My, my Finn is a tall lad, so are Max and Patrick for that matter. <br />Your hubby is a true sweetheart to surprise you with the air bed ~~~ it must have made all the difference in the world.<br />I was just about to ask about metal roads and I then looked at your reply above. I had visions of slippery iron/steel roads every where. You MUST be great drivers in N.Z. ~~~ just teasing!<br />So glad to have you back home and that your trip was so rewarding!<br /><br />Ronfromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-57575102348904448902013-03-22T08:59:34.894+13:002013-03-22T08:59:34.894+13:00That bed looks good. I do admire you camping. I ...That bed looks good. I do admire you camping. I like warmth and comfort.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-10783228994670529032013-03-22T08:15:33.333+13:002013-03-22T08:15:33.333+13:00Georgia, gravel and metal, the same, but mostly ca...Georgia, gravel and metal, the same, but mostly called metal in any publication. This tells the motorists the roads will not be smooth like tarseal, or maybe called asphalt or bitumen, which are on all the main highways and roads, metal for lesser used ones, or in really country areas. They get smoothed with a grader every so often. Hope this helps, will post a grader photo later. Kate, luxury at any price was accepted very thankfully, and 25 is a very good age to start looking for comfort when camping.Greetings from Jean.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-67820534120376573772013-03-22T05:13:10.398+13:002013-03-22T05:13:10.398+13:00I think I must agree that any one over a certain a...I think I must agree that any one over a certain age should have an airbed when camping. I think that certain age can be as low as 25.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049582213773393152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-40544671388434156372013-03-22T02:24:08.212+13:002013-03-22T02:24:08.212+13:00Still a little confused, are you saying that in Ne...Still a little confused, are you saying that in New Zealand gravel roads are sometimes called metal roads?Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10127821043084176954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-34568797998273504782013-03-21T18:50:00.253+13:002013-03-21T18:50:00.253+13:00Janet, I need to update my profile, and age. Almos...Janet, I need to update my profile, and age. Almost 2 years older now, and yes, comfy was the word. But Hugh thinks a campervan or motorhome is more suitable for our next time away!! Cheers from JeanNancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450572385521130262.post-18957147021900778462013-03-21T18:23:07.771+13:002013-03-21T18:23:07.771+13:00I so admire that you are still out camping in a te...I so admire that you are still out camping in a tent at 71! I hope that I have your gumption when I reach that age. And I bet that big mattress is mighty comfortable.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104565945520530658noreply@blogger.com