I went to the Brownsville, Oregon antique/junk faire today. This pretty little town has held this event for 25 years, and I have been many times, it is always the first Saturday in August. The event is held in Pioneer Park where there are many lovely large Maples and grass. There was lots of good stuff and the prices are good. One vendor had some old camping stuff, and vintage things that caught my attention. I saw her booth as I entered the park, looked at some things but decided to look at all the booths before making a purchase. You see, I only had $40 with me as a budget measure. I was tempted by other things that I saw....but didn't buy anything. My last stop was back to the old camping stuff. She still had the things that I liked. A price negotiation and the deal done.
This photo is not mine, and my item is a double unit, to make 2 sandwiches at the same time. These are from about 1958-1962, made in the USA. The maker was Federal Mfg, of Brooklyn NY. Mine has been used maybe one time.
Many families had these for camping. I don't really remember using this with my family, I didn't have one until about 1976 (I still have it and it is in my trailer). I did some research on these devises and found that it is a unusual collecting item...although the history and value is hard to find. Hum?
These photos came from the Facebook posts for Girl Camp. The event was last weekend. I am trying to get an event started near here, in August. I think that I am dreaming...
I think that this quote is wonderful, and pretty much is the place that I am in this life. I am attempting to put together a Girl Camping Group Camp out in August. I just put it out to the Girl Camping world yesterday. I will wait and see what happens, all the answers so far say that I am much too far for them to travel. I am optimistic that a few other women may want to join me. May something good grow from my efforts.....
I am so excited! I am taking Prairie Flower out for a Campout...a week! I will be in the Bend Oregon area. There are no forest fires in that area. Yes, it is going to rain a tiny bit....but I will be cozy and very happy anyway. I will post again in about 8 to 10 days. Hip, Hip, Hurrah!! On the road again.....
This picture is very nostalgic for me. I enjoyed growing up as a Girl Scout. I felt a wonderful sense of belonging and developing into the person I am. I don't remember these camp uniforms. I remember a white shirt with a dark green short...green knee socks. This picture could be timeless...except for the accordion...I don't know anyone who plays one. I noticed the girl playing a ukulele. Back in my day, I played a guitar. I still have my guitar, and play it, and enjoy the same songs from the campfire.
I am looking forward to this summer!!
I think that this old photo shows how simple a gal can be when she goes camping. A blog that I follow has a great post about the current trend of women's camping groups. I will tell you from experience that many (50%) of the women that camp with Camptown Girls stay inside their vehicles or in small backpacking tents. A woman doesn't need to get a trailer or go beyond her means to participate. Here is the blog for you to read, Girl Camping
