On the outside looking in by bkbinthecity

On the outside looking in

So today the challenge was outside/inside. When we were at Gasoline Alley in Calgary Melody came across this 1959 Champion Travel Trailer. I managed to capture her looking at the inside of the trailer. Now you need to understand that Mel's idea of camping would involve a very large RV with all of the comforts of home. So I decided to go with that shot and add a shot of the interior of the trailer.
Now for myself I grew up spending a whole lot of time camping each summer. Not in a trailer like this but in a tent trailer with our whole family of seven squeezed in
Wonderful capture that goes perfectly with the challenge! I agree with Mel on how to camp. Tent camping is for the very young.
February 5th, 2013  
What an interesting shot---lots to enjoy! I have done both kinds of camping in my life, and have to side with Mel ;)
February 5th, 2013  
Cute camper..I love camping!!!
February 5th, 2013  
Great set up! Looks so cozy inside! This is what I live in when I am in PA ! Just a bit bigger! Lol!:)
February 5th, 2013  
Wow, what a find, too cool
February 5th, 2013  
And yet you two complement each other so well.
February 5th, 2013  
Good use of the word.
February 5th, 2013  
Wow what a great job on this challenge :) Best of both worlds :)
February 5th, 2013  
Kim
I love seeing your interpretations of these words - another great one. We were not a camping family growing up. I have always thought I would like it either way but I would probably perfer the camper:-)
February 5th, 2013  
Fun shot. I love those little trailers!
February 5th, 2013  
Excellent.
February 5th, 2013  
Perfect!
February 5th, 2013  
Nice combination Brian, we've just sold the caravan we've used for the past 10 years.
February 5th, 2013  
How cute is that camper? I actually love that the inside is light wood and looks warm and inviting. Great pic for the theme!
February 5th, 2013  
I'm not a camper - great picture though!
February 5th, 2013  
I like that you've shown both interior and exterior of the camper. We used to tent camp and I loved it--but when we moved to Louisiana, I found it too hot!
February 5th, 2013  
Nice find....we enjoy weekend camping.
February 5th, 2013  
Perfect depiction of the challenge:) I can't wait to take Pickle camping this summer!!
February 5th, 2013  
I like Melody's camping style!! Ha ha. Nice inside/outside shot!
February 5th, 2013  
I love those old trailers, unfortunately viewing large doesn't make it any larger... :-(
February 5th, 2013  
This is great! Love that camper!
February 5th, 2013  
Lyn
What a great combination of shots for the theme! Isn't it funny that so often one loves camping and one does not?!
February 5th, 2013  
Good shots of inside and out.
February 5th, 2013  
I love your interpretation of the challenge. Well done.
February 5th, 2013  
Amy
nice idea!
February 5th, 2013  
Great capture!
February 5th, 2013  
Jeff and I went through similar debates when our boys were young. I didn't mind camping- all I wanted was a pop-up trailer, the kind that had mattresses for sleeping. The rest I could handle, but I just didn't sleep well on the hard ground. Blow-up mattresses just didn't work for me. But he was a purist and insisted that unless we could carry it to the campsite and back it wasn't REAL camping. So, we never went! lol Fun collage.
February 5th, 2013  
Sure beats a tent but don't think it would hold seven. Great interpretation.
February 5th, 2013  
interesting photo and perspective. I think I'd like a small RV camper type vehicle.. small, simple and comfortable.
February 5th, 2013  
Perfect for the theme.
February 5th, 2013  
Interesting picture. we used to own one and had great times camping.
February 5th, 2013  
Awesome shots. I'd love to see one too.
February 5th, 2013  
Great outside-in shots!
February 5th, 2013  
Wonderful shot and love the whole inside outside theme going on here!!!
February 5th, 2013  
I can completely agree on the large RV. Military service has infected me with a serious hate for tents and camping.
February 5th, 2013  
Great find
February 5th, 2013  
Great shot for the theme. That's quite a neat camper!
February 5th, 2013  
Lovely!
February 5th, 2013  
nice
February 6th, 2013  
Nice shot - cute trailer. I think Mel's idea of camping sounds good.
February 6th, 2013  
Ha...I did a lot of camping with my family as a kid and I well remember squeezing into the big old canvas tent. Fun times.
February 6th, 2013  
@olivetreeann I have done some camping in tents which I don't mind either. I guess I just enjoy the outdoors no matter what
February 6th, 2013  
@copperheadglass I think this one holds four
February 6th, 2013  
@congaree I do like the idea of an RV with everything all in one vehicle
February 6th, 2013  
@smithak Thank you
February 6th, 2013  
@bruni Camping really is a whole lot of fun
February 6th, 2013  
@sabanford It was nice to see
February 6th, 2013  
@if1 Thanks Ian
February 6th, 2013  
@ruthmouch Thanks Ruth it is an interesting idea for sure
February 6th, 2013  
@hjv Okay you're excused
February 6th, 2013  
@johnnyfrs I was glad to see this one
February 6th, 2013  
@cimes1 I really liked it
February 6th, 2013  
@archaeofrog Glad you enjoyed this one
February 6th, 2013  
@jnadonza Glad you like it
February 6th, 2013  
@janets Thanks Janet
February 6th, 2013  
@ladyjane Lot's of fun for sure
February 6th, 2013  
@kathyladley Thanks Kathy. I guess I just enjoy the simple life that camping brings
February 6th, 2013  
@glenda_b Thanks Glenda. I think I am going to come out on the losing end of this one
February 6th, 2013  
@cindyrez Camping is so much fun
February 6th, 2013  
@ellimae I do like the inside of this one
February 6th, 2013  
@sarasdadandmom Glad you liked this one Terry
February 6th, 2013  
@allie912 Thank you so much Allison
February 6th, 2013  
@danette Thanks Danette
February 6th, 2013  
@kbalychev thank you Kimberly
February 6th, 2013  
@kimshots I just enjoy getting into the outdoors
February 6th, 2013  
@cathieg They are quite nice
February 6th, 2013  
@maggie2 Thanks Margaret
February 6th, 2013  
@elizabeth264 Thank you
February 6th, 2013  
@tonydebont Now what are you going to do?
February 6th, 2013  
@tamaradawn Thanks Tamara
February 6th, 2013  
@eyeseeu thank you
February 6th, 2013  
@eudora I guess you need to take a trip up here sometime where it is cooler
February 6th, 2013  
@tskipper It is a nice way to get away
February 6th, 2013  
@westcoastwallis So many memories are made in those times
February 6th, 2013  
@kwind Thanks Kim it seems a lot of people like her version of it
February 6th, 2013  
@asutherland1964 They are nice sorry I could not get it any larger
February 6th, 2013  
@orangecrush It really is a great camper
February 6th, 2013  
@lyno Well they do say that opposites do attract
February 6th, 2013  
@http365proj Thanks Shirley
February 6th, 2013  
@david68 Thanks David
February 6th, 2013  
@amyamoeba Thanks Amy
February 6th, 2013  
@paulavdmerwe Thanks Paula
February 6th, 2013  
@bkbinthecity Good question Brian, save my money and spend it on cruises rather than fuel and excessive camping fees. A powered site has increased from about $18 to over $35 over those years and fuel has in creased from under $1 to $1.50 and much more in remote places. That's per litre so multiply by 4 for roughly a gallon.
February 6th, 2013  
Great idea! The inside looks bigger than the outside!
February 7th, 2013  
@christinehosey Thanks Christine. It really is a nice and roomy camper for sure
February 7th, 2013  
@tonydebont That sounds like a good idea. Do you have any places in mid for a cruise
February 7th, 2013  
@bkbinthecity We're off to China on a 24 day cruise in about 4 weeks. We'll stay a week in Beijing and fly home vis South Korea.
February 7th, 2013  
@tonydebont That sounds wonderful
February 8th, 2013  
@bkbinthecity Will keep you informed 8-)
February 8th, 2013  
does it have running water? this is why i don't go camping. plus the bug bites i might suffer! and the thought that a snake might slither inside the tent. no, camping's not for me. the trailer might convince me, but what is the point? lovely collage, brian.
February 9th, 2013  
That is such a cool travel trailer! Another fun collage.
February 9th, 2013  
@summerfield So I guess you are telling me that going on a camping trip would be out if you came out this way haha :)
February 10th, 2013  
@deniseinindy It was neat seeing something like this
February 10th, 2013  
cool!
February 11th, 2013  
@ellen Glad you like it
February 13th, 2013  
@bkbinthecity - running water is important! :-D
February 14th, 2013  
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