Happy Little Camper

Mark is off camping in the Alpine region for a few days. He sent me this photo last night in an email via his ham radio which means it wasn't sent through an internet connection. At least not at his end. 

There are 4 individual tents/trailers set up.

It's meant to snow up in the Alpine area this weekend. At least that's what the weather bureau has forecast. So far it has only been raining. Mark did say that he was enjoying himself so that's the main thing right? I just hope that if it does snow that he and his fellow campers remain safe and warm.

That spot marked A is where the campsite is

In The Dog House ...

Mark set up his camping gear out in the front yard yesterday. The camouflage tent/cover was purchased at one of the local Op shops in town. Mark wanted to check that everything was okay and in good working order. 

I bought Mark a swag last week. It's that funny looking thing in the photo below under the tent thing. It closes up all nice and snug and secure. I think I would be a tad claustrophobic if I had to sleep in it. Mark had set the swag up in the backyard the other day soon after I had bought it. He had even slept in it that night. Yep I know strange huh, fancy not wanting to sleep indoors?!? Angus even slept in it the following night but got a little bit scared and came inside. I don't blame him although he would have been very safe in the back yard.

I told Mark that this was his dog house for when he get into trouble. He smiled. In fact he said it is more comfortable than a dog house. If you could see the mattress, the sleeping bag, pillow and blankets you would think it was very comfy too.

A Camping We Will Go

Mark and one of his ham radio friends have gone camping this week. They're going somewhere in the Avon Wilderness park which is about 2 - 3 hours drive from home. I have no idea what they will be doing there other than using their radio gear.

I told Mark to treat this week as his 'bucks night'. I was joking but he thought it was a great idea. I don't know if I should be worried or not lol. His friend said that he would bring him home safe so I shouldn't worry. I am sure they will have a good time.

Map of where Mark is going camping. You can click on it to enlarge it & you will be able to see it more clearly.

It's the first time Mark and I have been apart for more than one night since we got together. It's going to be strange without him here. Hopefully this week will fly past & he will be home before I know it.