Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happy Camping
By Stuart Freese
Why is it that we Americans can instantly relate to the term, "Happy Camper?" When a vociferous toddler manages to secure the attention of every customer in the mega-market, everyone turns to their fellow shoppers nearby to say, "Someone's not a happy camper!" Then they all smile and resume their shopping, grateful they're not the embarrassed parent of the bellowing child.
But notice, however, that no one ever says, "That child is an unhappy camper!" Why is that? Isn't an "unhappy camper" technically the same as a person who is "not a happy camper?" Not at all! And the reason for that is simple-there's no such thing as an unhappy camper! "Happy camper" is a redundancy, like saying, "He's a big sumo wrestler!" Really? How many small sumo wrestlers are out there? It's the same thing here: you're either a camper--a happy camper--or you're not.
What makes campers so happy? The reason for that is simple, too. When you're camping, you're free. Think about it-it's one of the only scenarios where you can pretty much do what you want. If you want to rough it, fine. If you want spend your time engrossed in electronic gadgets, it's your call. If you want to eat beans straight from the can, then go ahead. There's no dress code, either-although you should still wear something, especially if you decide to leave the door or tent flap open! The point is, you're free to live like bums or royalty, and no one can tell you otherwise. And that makes you happy, camper.
Never underestimate the benefit of the freedom that camping offers, however brief it may be. As Americans, we're proud of our history as a nation that shook itself free from the bonds of tyranny. On an individual basis, every human being needs that same sensation of freedom from tyranny, in whatever form it might take. Are you fed up with the work-place drama, the bossy supervisor, the ridiculous employee handbook, the unreasonable customer, the impossible deadlines, etc., etc.? Then grab a tent, a trailer, a backpack, an RV-whatever floats your boat-and do some camping! Take a two-week trip or spend a weeknight with the kids in a backyard tent. Just get out there!
Many of my fondest memories involve camping -from a blanket pulled over the clothesline to a pup-tent in the pasture to a huge motor home-they all are cherished moments in my life. From more than forty years ago to last year, to next month, each camping trip has helped me in some way.
Make sure you get in on the benefits of camping, too. Re-live some good old times and create some new ones. Get closer to friends and family, and even to yourself. Take a look at what we can provide you, to make some camping memories of your own. We have all types of camping supplies for all types of campers. Let us help you become what everyone really wants to be-a happy camper!
But notice, however, that no one ever says, "That child is an unhappy camper!" Why is that? Isn't an "unhappy camper" technically the same as a person who is "not a happy camper?" Not at all! And the reason for that is simple-there's no such thing as an unhappy camper! "Happy camper" is a redundancy, like saying, "He's a big sumo wrestler!" Really? How many small sumo wrestlers are out there? It's the same thing here: you're either a camper--a happy camper--or you're not.
What makes campers so happy? The reason for that is simple, too. When you're camping, you're free. Think about it-it's one of the only scenarios where you can pretty much do what you want. If you want to rough it, fine. If you want spend your time engrossed in electronic gadgets, it's your call. If you want to eat beans straight from the can, then go ahead. There's no dress code, either-although you should still wear something, especially if you decide to leave the door or tent flap open! The point is, you're free to live like bums or royalty, and no one can tell you otherwise. And that makes you happy, camper.
Never underestimate the benefit of the freedom that camping offers, however brief it may be. As Americans, we're proud of our history as a nation that shook itself free from the bonds of tyranny. On an individual basis, every human being needs that same sensation of freedom from tyranny, in whatever form it might take. Are you fed up with the work-place drama, the bossy supervisor, the ridiculous employee handbook, the unreasonable customer, the impossible deadlines, etc., etc.? Then grab a tent, a trailer, a backpack, an RV-whatever floats your boat-and do some camping! Take a two-week trip or spend a weeknight with the kids in a backyard tent. Just get out there!
Many of my fondest memories involve camping -from a blanket pulled over the clothesline to a pup-tent in the pasture to a huge motor home-they all are cherished moments in my life. From more than forty years ago to last year, to next month, each camping trip has helped me in some way.
Make sure you get in on the benefits of camping, too. Re-live some good old times and create some new ones. Get closer to friends and family, and even to yourself. Take a look at what we can provide you, to make some camping memories of your own. We have all types of camping supplies for all types of campers. Let us help you become what everyone really wants to be-a happy camper!
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