tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post1165668683691540858..comments2024-02-25T10:43:07.698+13:00Comments on STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS: Camping With A Seven FooterAlden Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-81006816590566205252014-06-02T14:39:23.402+12:002014-06-02T14:39:23.402+12:00Yes, they were simpler times and maybe even happie...Yes, they were simpler times and maybe even happier times - there is a saying - The 'KISS' principal which is an acronym for - 'Keep It Simple Stupid' but its a fine balance - my upbringing was at times based a little bit on the KISS principal - but us Smith kids called it poverty Lol!Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-5961054112867850922014-05-31T08:12:33.730+12:002014-05-31T08:12:33.730+12:00People at that time did not need much to have fun ...People at that time did not need much to have fun and to survive. Although the NZ Northland weather conditions could be in favor. In the 50, 60 and 70 thies it was not uncommon in the Netherlands to camp in a BM 16 kwadraat (loa 6m) with a tarp over the cockpit.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337494349546448043noreply@blogger.com