I found these in a property list catalog I get. We all enjoyed them over lunch yesterday.

When using a public campground, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the campsite on either side vacant.

A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well but the cheese sticks between your toes.

The best backpacks are named for national parks or mountain ranges. Steer clear of those named for landfills.

While the Swiss Army Knife has been popular for years, the Swiss Navy Knife has remained largely unheralded. Its single blade functions as a tiny canoe paddle.

Modern rain suits made of fabrics that "breathe" enable campers to stay dry in a downpour. Rain suits that sneeze, cough and belch, however, have been proven to add absolutely nothing to the wilderness experience.

Lint from your navel makes a handy fire starter. Warning--remove lint from navel before applying the match.

You can duplicate the warmth of a down-filled bedroll by climbing into a plastic garbage bag with several geese.

When camping always wear a long sleeved shirt. It gives you something to wipe your nose on.

A potato baked in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked in the coals for three hours makes an excellent hockey puck.

The sight of a bald eagle has thrilled campers for generations. The sight of a bald man, however, does absolutely nothing for the eagle.

-- Cathy N. (eastern Ontario) (homekeeper86@sympatico.ca), April 24, 2002

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Cathy - THANKS!! I like the last one the best - I just sent it to my Dad (he's bald) ;)

-- heather (h.m.metheny@att.net), April 24, 2002.

Those are great! Thanks for sending them!

-- Kelly (homearts2002@yahoo.com), April 25, 2002.

And if your three year old doesn't have a long sleeved shirt of his own on, don't worry - he'll just borrow your sleeve!

-- Christine in OK (cljford@mmcable.com), April 25, 2002.