Busy week round these parts. B.U.S.Y. And just to top it off we’re heading out to the Grampians (Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park) this weekend for Unblogged (the brain child of Clairey Hewitt) in our crazy camper-trailer. It should be awesome – but unfortunately I’ve left it to the last-minute to get organised. And with five of us to feed, clothes and entertain there’ll be a little bit of organising involved. (Note to self – get your butt into gear asap.)
I love the Grampians. I spent many happy teenage years hiking to the pinnacle, camping with youth groups and going to Easter Camps up there. Now it’s time to introduce my kids to this tree filled paradise. I hope they grow up with as many great memories of the place as I have.
But back to the camper-trailer. We’re relatively new to this scene. This will only be our second adventure with Kermit (well it’s green and the kids love the Muppets - so Kermit kind of just fits). Our first test drive was pretty good but this time we’re looking forward to ironing out a few of the bugs and being a little more organised. (Last time the Nature Boy had to sleep on an air bed in the annex!) Kermit is very comfy and family friendly with a mini kitchen, microwave, toaster and heaps of storage for all of our junk – but being a camper-trailer it’s still a little on the rough and tough side of living. In order to turn a good weekend away into a great weekend you have to be prepared. But to know what ‘prepared’ really means you’ve got to get out there and give it a go – if you know what I mean.
Does your family do the camping thing? Have any tips about kids and camping? Do share – I’ve love to hear them. (Or maybe you’d like to come over and do my packing for me 
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We don’t camp… but my husb is keen. I’m not sure. I think I’m a bit scared.
Looking forward to catching up this weekend and maybe getting some tips about camping with kids!!
That was us too until a January …. when I finally agreed. And actually I’m glad I did.
Lovely to see your happy face and sorry we didn’t catch up more. Was pretty busy with the girls and tired after climbing mountains 
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I have no tips! But I will be in a cabin, pop over if you need to ‘uncamp’ for a bit.
Also, don’t let Mr H see the camper he is desperate to get one.
See you soon!!!!! So glad you embraced the idea and are coming along. So so glad!
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Thanks for the lovely glass of red on Friday night
Great start to the weekend. All in all the camping part was pretty good thou. Loved sitting out and watching the sun pop over the mountains.
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Yay! Looking forward to catching up with you at some point this weekend
Thanks Becci. I did see your lovely face a few times – but was so busy with the girls and climbing mts I didn’t really catch up with everyone. It was a great weekend thou hey!!
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I think you’d better listen to someone else about camping. The first and last time we had four children under ten and went to Glen Innes. It snowed on our two little tents and the car was so frozen it forgot how to start. Fortunately we were treated to a hot breakfast by the camp’s manager and he also helped us start the car. We have stayed in motels and cabins on every holiday since. I am sure this will not happen to you…have a really good time!
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What a lovely camp manager!! We did have an awesome time Carol. Kangaroo and emus wandering around and perfect weather. It all worked out really well.
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I grew up visiting the zumsteins every summer for bbqs (we had family friends who ran the campground and looked are the kangaroos)
It took us about 6 camping trips before we had our trailer figured out enough to not take all day to pack.
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I’m totally sure it will take us that long too Cate. But it was easier this time. Get’s better every time
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