There are certain supplies that every family should have when camping. Ensuring you have the basic supplies to have fun and stay safe will enhance your camping experience. So do not pack on the fly. Instead, make sure you plan well and make lists so nothing is forgotten. Make lists and check off items as you pack. But also pack as lightly as possible. Remember that camping is a temporary state and that you will not need a lot of different clothing and only enough food and water to sustain you and your family during your trip.
Always be sure you have enough food and water so you and your family are properly nourished and hydrated. However, choose items that are lightweight, easy to cook and easy to clean up. Canned goods and lightweight items such as soups, canned meats, jerky, and cereals are perfect.
Take campfire wood with you unless you plan to purchase wood on the way to your camping area or at the campground. Also take newspaper and small twigs to make starting your fire easy. A small hatchet can be handy too.
Dress appropriately for the season but also prepare for unexpected weather changes. Summer clothing should include light colored items and good hiking boots. In winter weather, make sure to dress in layers for maximum warmth. Always have spare clothes available in case clothing gets wet or there is a shift in climate. Remember that even in summer it can get cold at night.
For day trips where you will leave your camp area, use a backpack to bring essential supplies. Maps and a compass are essential supplies to have. Make sure to research the area where you will be camping so you are familiar with where there are main roads and emergency facilities. Waterproof matches will help start a fire even in rainy conditions. A flashlight will provide light for night time. Make sure to use a heavy duty model that is waterproof. Extra batteries are also advised.
Survival kits are necessary in case of emergency. These are available pre made at outdoor sporting good stores but you can also gather supplies individually. Rope is a common element of these supplies. Also, food items for emergency survival are usually included. A whistle in case you are stuck or trapped will help you call for help without expending a lot of energy. A multi- use knife is a compact item that provides many essential tools including a saw and can opener. Shelter equipment such as blankets and tarps can help you stay warm and protected while awaiting assistance. Although many wilderness areas will not have reception, it may be possible for a cellular phone to reach a nearby emergency station. It is advisable to carry one just in case you will be able to get reception and call for help.
First aid kits are also essential camping supplies. These are readily available pre made in pharmacies and sporting good stores. Ensure they have materials to aid in bandaging wounds and treating illness. They should include insect repellent and sunscreen to protect against sunburn and pests. Bandages and antibiotic ointment will help in mending scrapes and cuts. Aspirin and non aspirin pain medication should be included. Iodine tablets will help if a person is dehydrated.
Supplies that will keep your family safe and nourished in case of emergency are essential elements when camping. But do not forget to have some fun. Bring games, fishing poles and books to spend some time. Do not forget binoculars for watching wildlife and the camera for memorializing your experience. Be organized and make a list of all supplies needed before embarking on your trip to ensure the most fun and safest camping trip possible.
Other items to pack include: folding chairs; trash bags; pre-moistened wipes (especially handy if your camping area does not have hand-washing facilities in the bathroom area); a dishpan, dish soap, dish cloths, and dish towels for cleaning dishes; paper towels; clothespins to hang swimsuits and towels on the rope you’ve also packed; and pot holders to handle hot food.
Gray Rollins is a featured writer for CampingEarth.com – a great site to visit and learn everything you need to know about camping. Be sure to check out the sections on travel trailers and Coleman campers.
Daily Market Commentary for January 21, 2009 from Millennium-Traders.Com
Comment from Tim Geithner, current head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York: “Senators, the ultimate costs of this crisis will be greater if we do not act with sufficient strength now,” (read more) http://www.millennium-traders.com/news/newscommentary.aspx
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At the NYSE closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange, here is how the major world indices and major U.S. stock indices ended the trading session on the world markets as well as the emerging markets including the stock market closing bell price: DOW (Dow Jones Industrial Average) triple digit gain of 279.01 points to end the trading session at 8,228.10 NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) triple digit gain of 215.83 points to end the trading session at 5,273.99 National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) gain of 66.21 points to end the trading session at 1,507.07 S&P 500 (SPX) gain of 35.03 points to end the trading session at 840.25 FTSE All-World Index data excluding U.S. (AW01UK) gain of 3.06 points to end the trading session at 135.97 FTSE RAFI 1000 triple digit gain of 133.81 points to end the trading session at 3,189.13 BEL 20 (BEL20) loss of 7.77 points to end the trading session at 1,794.97 CAC 40 (CAC40) loss of 19.71 points to end the trading session at 2,905.57 FTSE100 (UKX100) loss of 31.52 points to end the trading session at 4,059.88 NIKKEI 225 (NIK/O) triple digit loss of 164.15 points at the end the trading session at 7,904.64
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) stock market indicators for the trading session today: Advanced stock prices 2,444, declined stock prices 684, unchanged stock prices 71, stock prices hitting new highs 4 and stock prices hitting new lows 86. NYSE quotes for volatile stocks and market trends, as well as stock quotes, stock prices and stock symbols of Day Trading Stock Picks on the New York Stock Exchange stock market for Day Trading online and active Day Trading for those who are or would like to be Day Trading for a living: BlackRock Incorporated (NYSE: BLK) stock price gained 5.06 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $109.35, low on the trading session $96.19, with a closing stock price at $108.50; BP plc (NYSE: BP) stock price gained 0.82 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $42.15, low on the trading session $39.95, with a closing stock price at $42.09; Burlington Northern Santa Fe (NYSE: BNI) stock price gained 4.34 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $65.70, low on the trading session $62.63, with a closing stock price at $65.59; Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated (NYSE: GS) stock price gained 10.70 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $70.10, low on the trading session $63.25, with a closing stock price at $69.90; Air Products & Chemicals Incorporated (NYSE: APD) stock price gained 1.46 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $54.22, low on the trading session $50.08, with a closing stock price at $54.10; Analog Devices Incorporated (NYSE: ADI) stock price gained 0.13 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $19.07, low on the trading session $18.06, with a closing stock price at $18.90; MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) stock price gained 12.92 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $132.38, low on the trading session $121.00, with a closing stock price at $132.10; PNC Financial Services (NYSE: PNC) stock price gained 8.16 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $30.36, low on the trading session $24.31, with a closing stock price at $30.16; ProShares Ultrashort Financials (NYSE: SKF) stock price shed 47.03 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $195.69, low on the trading session $150.00, with a closing stock price at $152.40; State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) stock price gained 2.18 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $18.00, low on the trading session $15.25, with a closing stock price at $17.07; Direxion Financial Bear (NYSE: FAZ) stock price shed 30.95 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $85.85, low on the trading session $56.56, with a closing stock price at $57.20; ProShares Ultrashort S&P 500 (NYSE: SDS) stock price shed 7.45 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $87.12, low on the trading session $79.01, with a closing stock price at $79.43; CME Group Incorporated (NYSE: CME) stock price gained 20.03 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $180.59, low on the trading session $157.74, with a closing stock price at $179.10.
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) stock market indicators for the trading session today: Advanced stock prices 2,079, declined stock prices 748, unchanged stock prices 124, stock prices hitting new highs 4 and stock prices hitting new lows 152. NASDAQ quotes, volatile stocks and market trends, as well as stock quotes, stock prices and stock symbols of Day Trading Stock Picks on the NASDAQ stock market for Day Trading online and active Day Trading for those who are or would like to be Day Trading for a living: Northern Trust Corporation (NasdaqGS: NTRS) stock price gained 13.46 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $57.74, low on the trading session $49.05, with a closing stock price at $57.39; Cree Incorporated (NasdaqGS: CREE) stock price gained 2.57 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $19.75, low on the trading session $17.46, with a closing stock price at $19.06; Hancock Holding Company (NasdaqGS: HBHC) stock price shed 5.43 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $29.99, low on the trading session $24.53, with a closing stock price at $27.57; Woodward Governor company (NasdaqGS: WGOV) stock price gained 3.52 points on the trading session, high on the trading session $25.40, low on the trading session $22.80, with a closing stock price at $23.42.
Market trends on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and stock market indicators for the trading session today: Advanced stock prices 331, declined stock prices 232, unchanged stock prices 67, stock prices hitting new highs 4 and stock prices hitting new lows 11.
Chicago Board of Trade Futures Market for the day, at time of this posting: E-mini S&P 500 (ES) Mar 09: End of trading session price 836.00; Change for the trading session 30.00 E-mini NASDAQ-100 (NQ) Mar 09: End of trading session price 1,179.25; Change for the trading session 31.75 E-mini DOW $5 (YM) Mar 09: End of trading session price 8,178; Change for the trading session 233 E-mini S&P MidCap 400 (MF) Mar 09: End of trading session price 504.80; Change for the trading session 19.60 E-mini S&P Small Cap 600 (HS) Mar 09: End of trading session price 8,005; Change for the trading session 230
World Currencies for the Forex Market, for Forex Trading by active Forex Traders, at time of this posting: Euro 0.7666 to U.S. Dollars 1.3044 Japanese Yen 89.430 to U.S. Dollars 0.0112 British Pound 0.7153 to U.S. Dollars 1.3980 Canadian Dollar 1.2549 to U.S. Dollars 0.7969 Swiss Franc 1.1526 to U.S. Dollars 0.8676
COMMODITY MARKETS:
Energy Sector – Nymex: Light Crude (March 09) gained $2.71 on the trading session for a closing price of $43.55 per barrel ($US per barrel) Heating Oil (March 09) gained $0.01 on the trading session for a closing price of $1.38 a gallon ($US per gallon) Natural Gas (March 09) gained $0.12 on the trading session for a closing price of $4.79 per million BTU ($US per mmbtu.) Unleaded Gas (February 09) gained $0.03 on the trading session for a closing price of $1.17 a gallon ($US per gallon)
Metals Markets – Comex: Gold (February 09) shed $5.10 on the trading session for a closing price of $850.10 ($US per Troy ounce) Silver (March 09) gained $0.15 on the trading session for a closing price of $11.33 ($US per Troy ounce) Platinum (April 09) shed $21.70 on the trading session for a closing price of $922.10 ($US per Troy ounce) Copper (March 09) shed $0.07 on the trading session for a closing price of $1.43 ($US per pound)
Livestock and Meat Markets – Chicago Mercantile Exchange (cents per lb.): Lean Hogs (April 09) shed 0.35 on the trading session for a closing price of 65.35 Pork Bellies (February 09) gained 1.33 on the trading session for a closing price of 82.00 Live Cattle (April 09) shed 0.15 on the trading session for a closing price of 85.20 Feeder Cattle (March 09) shed 0.40 on the trading session for a closing price of 91.35
Other Commodities – Chicago Board of Trade (cents per bushel): Corn (March 09) gained 6.75 on the trading session for a closing price of 390.25 Soybeans (March 09) gained 28.50 on the trading session for a closing price of 1,020.50
BOND MARKET: 2 year Bond Closing price 100 7/32, change -3/32, Yield 0.75, Yield change 0.04 5 year Bond closing price of 99 16/32, change -17/32, Yield 1.60, Yield change 0.14 10 year Bond closing price 110 15/32, change -1 14/32, Yield 2.53, Yield change 0.20 30 year Bond closing price 125 19/32, change -4, Yield 3.15, Yield change 0.26
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It was summer, it was hot and we had an exchange student from France. We wanted to show her as many places as we could in our state and have her experience everything like hiking, camping and water sports. We have a reservoir about 45 minutes away where people water ski. We didn’t have a boat so skiing was out of the question but we had a friend whose canoe we could borrow and at least go out on the water. The four of us drove to the reservoir, unloaded the canoe and carried it down to the water. We put on our life vests and three of us climbed into the canoe. We paddled out into the water away from the shore. The water was pretty choppy because a speed boat had just passed by creating small waves. I started getting scared and saying, “we’re going to tip over, we’re going to tip over”. Sure enough we did tip over -–it could have been because I was so worried about tipping over that I didn’t help keep the balance which is necessary in a canoe.
We got a hold of the canoe and started swimming it to shore. I can swim, I had a life jacket on and someone was on shore that could swim out to me if I really was in danger of drowning.
Even though I knew all of this I couldn’t catch my breath and I felt like I would drown. I kept saying, “I can’t catch my breath, I can’t catch my breath”. Finally my daughter said to me, “You can breathe and you’re not going to drown; all you have to do is put your legs down and you can stand up”. I immediately put my legs down, I could breathe and it seemed so silly that I had thought I would drown. For the rest of the day we played in the water ridding the waves of the boats and having a lot of fun.
Do you ever feel like you are drowning in paper? Do you have so many different types of paper coming into your home such as junk mail, magazines, bills, letters, receipts, documents, and kid’s art or school work just to mention a few that you “rock the canoe” by worrying about all the paper instead of doing something about the problem?
There are things you can do to help you get on top of the paper problem instead of feeling like you are drowning in paper.
1.Limit the amount of times you handle a piece of paper. When you open an envelope make a decision right then where that piece of paper will go. For example: bills go into a bill paying folder, or better yet eliminate the paper and get your bill electronically. Mail that belongs to someone else put in a designated place for them. For mail that needs attention put in a basket or in your in-box for you to take care of later.
2. As a professional organizer I recommend designating two specific days a month to pay bills. You could call it your office day. On that day also file paper work, shred papers etc. Create areas where you keep all of your supplies for paperwork such as pens, stapler, envelopes, stamps, return address labels, and your files.
3. Use a tickler file for things that need to be taken care of within a week of receiving it. Put that paper in the top of your in box and make it a habit to have it completely cleaned out every week. Or place the paper in a brightly colored folder so you know it is something urgent to take care of immediately or by its due date.
4. Always, always, always shred personal information that has your banking information, credit card numbers and social security numbers.
5. Create a filing system that works for you. As a professional organizer I have seen people’s offices go from horrific paper problems to a neat, organized, peaceful place where they can and want to work. A good filing system also enables anyone to be able to find any piece of paper that has been filed within 10 seconds. My favorite filing system is Freedom Filer because it organizes paper by color and category which our minds grasp very quickly. It is a no thinking kind of system and makes it so easy to file and retrieve what has been filed.
6. Print fewer papers from the internet. Bookmark the site or keep a notebook with information you want to refer to later.
You don’t have to feel like you are drowning when it comes to paper coming into your home. You can “put your legs down” just as I did when I was in the water. Take one step at a time and before you know it you will be in control of your paper; not it being in control of you.
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