I love camping but where I grew up in the bustling skyscraper city of Singapore, only homeless people went ‘camping’. Even then, they were a rare find because the infamous social engineers of Singapore were quick to spot them and usher (read shove) them back to civilization.Think about it, if it’s illegal to chew gum in that country, you think they’ll let you lie on a grass patch in the middle of tourist-ridden Orchard Road to gaze at the Big Dipper?Anyway, my home is in a quiet suburb of Boston, Massachussetts now. I live in a household of 6, and one of the rare U.S. households where there are more adults 4 (me, spouse, his parents) than kids 2. You see why I need to be outdoors a lot? Thankfully nature and the beautiful outdoors still exists here in the beautiful United States of America.
Belly-cast, a Pregnancy Keepsake Posted: 5 months ago by myrthachang
You'll never be that big again. Just before you pop, please create a bronze cast of that pregnant belly so you can cherish the memory forever.
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Ghost Stories that End with a Laugh Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Most ghost stories end with a scream. This one makes me chuckle. Good for the younger kids...
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Didn't know Steve Jobs started out a Reject Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student, and she decided to put me up for adoption. She felt very strongly that I should be adopted by college graduates, so everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife. Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl. So my parents, who were on a waiting list, got a call in the middle of the night asking: "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?"
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Is this Cheating? or Genius? Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Fly-Fishing or Fish-flying. This guy caught a boatload of fish - without any rod and reel. I still feel it's cheating.
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Foil Camping Recipes Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
My favorite cooking 'pot' is aluminum foil. Don't slog over multi-step recipes or scrubbing smoke-stained dishes when you can be watching the sunset
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Bad Winter Morning... Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Poor guy. I'm surprised I haven't done it myself. Gotta watch the video till the end, it's only 45 seconds.
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10 Kids Camping "Toys", I mean Gear! Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Ok, by a miracle, you convinced the kids to turn off their xbox, pcs and get out there. Now that you are in the wilderness, do you know how to keep them occupied and engaged? 10 kid camping gear sure to hook your kids into camping.
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Tips for improving your handwriting Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
My best handwriting is done with the keyboard. Do people actually write by hand anymore? I typed a party's thank you note (it was a custom, personal note) but the host told me that was not appropriate. Ok, better work on improving my handwriting then.
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A to Z Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
All this page does is make the sign for the letter you point to so why do I find it so cool? What's your reaction to it?
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5 photography tips for beginners Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Even I get this. No tech talk here. Just simple tips that will make a lot of difference.
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Grand Canyon Skywalk - Soft Booties Only Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
I get dizzy just watching this video on the Grand Canyon skywalk. This is one place I must visit before I die.
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Hand Shadows - Bring Creatures to Life in your Tent Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Remember hand shadows? How come kids don't do these simple non-electronic pasttimes anymore? Make it your mission to teach at least one hand shadow animals to a deprived child today.
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It's a Bomb! DUCK and COVER! Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Famous 1951 Civil Defense film for children in which Bert the Turtle shows what to do in case of atomic attack. Watching this 56 years later makes me sad, laugh..
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You think that's real, money inside? Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
My mother said never to tempt anyone like that.
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One Knot to know if you are stranded on an island Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
If you are stranded on a deserted island an and there's one knot you want to know it's the Bowline. By the way, the one knot most people probably know the Squareknot is the one that's most responsible for falls, breaks, accidents.
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Just Quotes Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
“When I first met you I was afraid to like you, now that I like you I'm afraid to love you, now that I love you I'm afraid to lose you.”
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What on earth is a YURT? Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
A Yurt comes with a TV, DVD player, a grill, toilet paper... I mean what's there left to pack? Can you even still call it camping?
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Great American Backyard Campout Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Finally, an annual day that wasn't created by Hallmark. Take your family, neighbors, school mates camping in your backyard on Saturday, June 23, 2007
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Photos of Lightning Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Looks deadly, doesn't it?
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Driving while fighting (DWF) Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Hilarious. Can totally relate. I'm surprised it hasn't happened to me and my spouse.
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A National Park near You Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Beautiful video. I did not know that no matter where I live in the U.S. there is a National Park within a day's drive. Wow, no more excuse not to visit.
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Vibrant pictures, cool color picker Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
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Bear Attack Video - How to avoid or react to one Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
This is counter-intuitive advice. The Ranger says to walk around shouting, 'Hey, Bear, hey bear!' If you were a bear, wouldn't you think you're being called?
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Just quotes Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Women like silent men. They think they're listening. -Marcel Archard
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Textures. Free use. Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Great for green screen videos or scrapbooking.
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