My new love called me up shortly after met and had the requisite two dates to ask "How'd you like to do some budget urban camping?" Having learned of my "urban camping" concept during one the numerous phone conversations we had after meeting on dating site Plenty of Fish. Limited funds during the current recession wouldn't permit a night at my favorite campsite which I haven't visited in months for the same reason. So we chose a low-cost alernative for our first encounter.
Urban camping for two is a great time to make a choice. Chances are you're not going to be watching TV, so it doesn't matter if you have HBO or even cable, for that matter. We didn't. Just four local channels we barely watched except to see the news.
Amenities like wifi, breakfast buffets don't matter either if you're spending a your time in bed. We had a nice clean room in a vintage, downtown hotel with old fashioned bath features including a "de-clawed" claw foot tub.
We were just there one night, but are planning a return trip to commemorate our first night together by re-creating that initial encounter, complete with having the same Chinese food delivered on our first urban camping for two visit.
My CHOICE Campsite
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Saturday, October 9, 2010
RELAXCATION at my favorite CHOICE campsite!
It's been a great weekend here at the Comfort Inn on Secor Road in Toledo, Ohio. Last night I relaxed watching Bill Maher's "Real Time" on HBO, then went to sleep in the newly decorated room that is often my room when I come here. Before retiring to watch cable and go to sleep, I informed the members of "Urban Campers on Tagged" that I'm urban camping this weekend to rest up before starting a five-day work week Monday for the first time in two years. Sure, they're only half-days, but the point is there are five of them!
This morning, I woke up early as usual. Watched television until seven, the took a quick shower and went to the breakfast buffet to make my waffle! I love that waffle machine. I can honestly say that I do more "cooking" while urban camping that I do any other time. Wonder if that waffle iron could make 'smores? Of course, I had coffee, and sausage (extracted from sausage biscuits) with my waffle. I also brought back a boiled egg, an apple, a banana, a roll, and some Frosted Mini-Wheats to my room for lunch and snacks later. But before I left the lobby, I talked to the hotel staff, all of whom know me well, "people watched" (and was also the object of a "people watch" of a shy lone man whom I swear I've seen on Tagged!), and just listened to CNN's quack doctor talking about some subjects even I had to admit were rather interesting - what sane man would turn down a cabinet post just because he makes more money being a "network" medical expert?
Back in the room, I went back to sleep for a few hours, then woke up, watched TV and checked my email and Tagged messages. One message inspired me to meditate. So, at 2:00, I went into deep meditation, plotting my next "self-help" book on spiritual ascendance. The next thing I knew, it was 5pm! So, I ordered my favorite steak burger from the Ramada next door and ate it while working on the computer. I'm finishing up my computer time now, so I can settle down to some more relaxing time with the television before retiring for the night. This is my idea of relaxing. In the morning, I'll wake up early, take a long, hot bath, have breakfast, then come back and pack up to go home. Monday morning, I'll be at work bright and early AND refreshed and rejuvenated!
This morning, I woke up early as usual. Watched television until seven, the took a quick shower and went to the breakfast buffet to make my waffle! I love that waffle machine. I can honestly say that I do more "cooking" while urban camping that I do any other time. Wonder if that waffle iron could make 'smores? Of course, I had coffee, and sausage (extracted from sausage biscuits) with my waffle. I also brought back a boiled egg, an apple, a banana, a roll, and some Frosted Mini-Wheats to my room for lunch and snacks later. But before I left the lobby, I talked to the hotel staff, all of whom know me well, "people watched" (and was also the object of a "people watch" of a shy lone man whom I swear I've seen on Tagged!), and just listened to CNN's quack doctor talking about some subjects even I had to admit were rather interesting - what sane man would turn down a cabinet post just because he makes more money being a "network" medical expert?
Back in the room, I went back to sleep for a few hours, then woke up, watched TV and checked my email and Tagged messages. One message inspired me to meditate. So, at 2:00, I went into deep meditation, plotting my next "self-help" book on spiritual ascendance. The next thing I knew, it was 5pm! So, I ordered my favorite steak burger from the Ramada next door and ate it while working on the computer. I'm finishing up my computer time now, so I can settle down to some more relaxing time with the television before retiring for the night. This is my idea of relaxing. In the morning, I'll wake up early, take a long, hot bath, have breakfast, then come back and pack up to go home. Monday morning, I'll be at work bright and early AND refreshed and rejuvenated!
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