tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post2891795597003324848..comments2023-09-30T22:07:52.362+10:00Comments on Coal Valley View: CampingMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-47835495267699129982014-02-11T19:54:22.548+11:002014-02-11T19:54:22.548+11:00Your photos are lovely Mel! I've never actuall...Your photos are lovely Mel! I've never actually been camping - as I child we would do day trips to the bush beaches and creek but never actually stayed over night, even though sometimes we arrived early in the morning and cooked dinner over a campfire and drove home in the dark. <br /><br />Hope you're having a good week!<br />Sarah xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-2306390483639362032014-02-05T23:37:43.928+11:002014-02-05T23:37:43.928+11:00That photo of Flynn toddling along the beach is ju...That photo of Flynn toddling along the beach is just adorable!! Sounds like a wonderful family getaway xxAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-11680974228535555522014-02-04T10:05:54.470+11:002014-02-04T10:05:54.470+11:00Yep, the trailer is now on the family wish list :-...Yep, the trailer is now on the family wish list :-)Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-10167879915225068662014-02-04T09:58:22.615+11:002014-02-04T09:58:22.615+11:00Thanks Reannon xThanks Reannon xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-79083656990118231212014-02-04T09:23:21.783+11:002014-02-04T09:23:21.783+11:00Very grotty! :-)Very grotty! :-)Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-39297754166842328762014-02-04T09:12:33.766+11:002014-02-04T09:12:33.766+11:00Will keep you posted Lara! xWill keep you posted Lara! xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-39013861911082098782014-02-03T02:11:24.737+11:002014-02-03T02:11:24.737+11:00Ah, so you had two cars...I was looking at that ph...Ah, so you had two cars...I was looking at that photo of the car and all your stuff and was wondering how on earth you fit it all in. I feel better now. You've made camping look and sound very appealing, and that beach - seriously stunning. You found a great spot there. Good luck with the return to school and your new routines. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-53540970328715524032014-02-02T16:21:25.927+11:002014-02-02T16:21:25.927+11:00It sounds and looks like you all had a brilliant c...It sounds and looks like you all had a brilliant camping trip! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085054284790032962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-181028558207222782014-02-01T03:30:36.684+11:002014-02-01T03:30:36.684+11:00I do envy you the stage you're at in your fami...I do envy you the stage you're at in your family ... I really am too old to be thinking about a fifth but that doesn't stop me while it's still possible! <br /><br />Brilliant camp site ... years since we went camping, and that's something I can't say I particularly miss!Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-5560604773159585892014-01-31T22:02:25.530+11:002014-01-31T22:02:25.530+11:00Camping is a fantastic way to get closer to the on...Camping is a fantastic way to get closer to the ones you really care about. It is one of those things that I've done a lot in my life. And I have learned a few things to make it a better experience.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wildpacks.com/" rel="nofollow">Camp America 2014</a> & <a href="http://www.wildpacks.com/summer-camp-staff/" rel="nofollow">Summer Camp Jobs</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363353311327723203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-50795676623355608802014-01-31T19:15:15.079+11:002014-01-31T19:15:15.079+11:00wow, i'm seriously impressed that you went cam...wow, i'm seriously impressed that you went camping with 5 kids! i'll have to try it sometime with my one bub :)Gabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639651610966790191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-77488650118415045872014-01-31T17:42:06.535+11:002014-01-31T17:42:06.535+11:00That picture of baby Flynn marching along the beac...That picture of baby Flynn marching along the beach in his nappy cracks me up - what a cutie!.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03751841392460034024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-80621915642997485142014-01-31T16:33:17.586+11:002014-01-31T16:33:17.586+11:00So glad to hear it was such a success. You're ...So glad to hear it was such a success. You're inspiring me with confidence ;) <br /><br />This year I'll be having three one baby days a week - I can't even visualise it. All the best to you!Bridie @ Miss And Mistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999989622739733109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-53790661837231824462014-01-31T04:53:38.633+11:002014-01-31T04:53:38.633+11:00What fabulous colours of sea and sky! Makes me fe...What fabulous colours of sea and sky! Makes me feel our welsh hillside is very grey. Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-14899347810431759642014-01-30T12:18:00.823+11:002014-01-30T12:18:00.823+11:00What a gorgeous area for camping! It's so st...What a gorgeous area for camping! It's so strange to see the sort of bare tall tree trunks with tents under them. Our camping spots are so very different with lots of underbrush, leaves, logs & rocks. We've been camping since my little guy was about 6 months (but I only have two kids), so I applaud you for managing this adventure with all five of your kids. But what fun times you must have together. I remember camping when my son started walking and just resigned myself to him being covered in dirt for the entire time :P Enjoy the remaining week, and what happy days ahead too! Wendy xSeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-63620983478903360912014-01-30T11:04:45.392+11:002014-01-30T11:04:45.392+11:00Well this just looks stunning. Knitting and campin...Well this just looks stunning. Knitting and camping are always such a lovely mix. Thank you for sharing!<br />IsabelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489562172208864194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-27612136297680176162014-01-30T10:15:39.023+11:002014-01-30T10:15:39.023+11:00Stunning photos Mel. Kids love camping, it always...Stunning photos Mel. Kids love camping, it always seems to be something that children remember when the grow up. Makes for great childhood memories xoA little bit countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683516169183026473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-31531673609720036732014-01-30T06:23:52.358+11:002014-01-30T06:23:52.358+11:00Wow that does look like paradise, and such a spec...Wow that does look like paradise, and such a special family time. Your pictures are fantastic. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-82210420922797331252014-01-30T02:58:46.084+11:002014-01-30T02:58:46.084+11:00Your writing and photos are stunning Mel, you coul...Your writing and photos are stunning Mel, you could almost convert me to camping! I bet the kids had an absolute ball, the scenery looks picture perfect.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-41257072863217566282014-01-30T02:28:11.074+11:002014-01-30T02:28:11.074+11:00What a gorgeous place to camp! I laughed at the pi...What a gorgeous place to camp! I laughed at the picture of all the stuff by your vehicle. Oh my. We used to be so packed into our van when we would head off camping that the kids had to get in and out in a certain order. I love the picture of Flynn running towards you in his diaper. Enjoy your new era of having just one child at home during the day. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-7983234442583857152014-01-30T01:36:58.014+11:002014-01-30T01:36:58.014+11:00Gorgeous photos!!! Looks like you had an amazing t...Gorgeous photos!!! Looks like you had an amazing trip away. Camping with young children is lots of fun, and I completely agree with the 6-12 month difficulties xMy Yellow Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564831829906415171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-41792234776196469662014-01-30T00:06:57.248+11:002014-01-30T00:06:57.248+11:00Oh my goodness that sea! That sand! I long for war...Oh my goodness that sea! That sand! I long for warm sand between my toes. I'm so glad we didn't start our camping adventures in Betty until Olly was a little older. The idea of doing it with a baby makes me shudder, and I fear it would have put me off for good. From your beautiful photographs you can tell what fun Finn is having. Love the shot of him running along the beach - priceless.<br />Family camping rocks!<br /><br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-1576079889589620872014-01-29T23:21:29.113+11:002014-01-29T23:21:29.113+11:00What a fantastic camping trip this looks like! Cam...What a fantastic camping trip this looks like! Camping is my favourite type of holiday with the family (once the tent is up that is...). The only drawback is of course the amount of stuff that needs transported. We bought a trailer some years ago, which allows for some knee space in the car. Love the campfire photo most of all, campfires are just the best thing in the world. Enjoy the last week of the holiday. CxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-39895161509739103242014-01-29T22:26:17.549+11:002014-01-29T22:26:17.549+11:00Gorgeous photos!Gorgeous photos!Reannon https://www.blogger.com/profile/04215161182830545561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-89800682834237402722014-01-29T22:12:28.336+11:002014-01-29T22:12:28.336+11:00Looks like an amazing place to camp and I have to ...Looks like an amazing place to camp and I have to agree with you about when the kids are little there is no sitting down and enjoying the view. Camping is so good for kids away from TV and distractions. And setting up and packing up with little kids is hard as it takes time and they need to be safe and occupied. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, AustraliaKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.com