momofkhm Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Severe weather? The front rolls through during the evening bringing a chance for severe weather. Evening showers and storms, some of which could be strong or severe, with lingering showers through early in the morning. DH and I have camped in the rain. We both hate it. We've camped with the youth group in the rain. DH likened camping in the rain to getting a root canal. So we told our youth group that we will come up after the rain goes away, on Saturday morning. We'll be there bright and early in time for breakfast. Now that the decision is made, oldest dd is relieved as she got "loads of homework" today. So for her it's good. One of the other moms was here tonight to drop off the girls and was saying they just go. But knowing there is a chance for severe weather? I know it is worded as though there may not be severe weather, and there very well may not be. Ok, JAWM! That's what I really want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 No, thanks! Go up in the morning well rested in your comfy, dry sheets :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 My DH and I might choose to stick it out, but certainly NOT with a group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 If it were just my family, I might go but I would want to know where the nearest motel is. With a group, no way. I don't know where you are camping but there are lots of bad things that can happen... flash floods, forest fires started by lightening, tornadoes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koerarmoca Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I would with just my family, we love severe weather. It's the Floridian in me missing hurricanes lol. If it was snow, not a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Nope, especially with the children of others. Setting up camp in winds and rain? No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I can't see any good reason for camping out in potentially severe weather with kids. OK, to tell you the truth, I can't see any good reason for camping. But if you like it, that just means more available hotel rooms for me, so it's all good. Sue me. I'm not outdoorsy. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I hate camping in the rain. Luckily, everyone I know hates camping with me when it is raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 No way! I've camped in the rain before. Misery! Sheer misery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 No. Especially because you already know you don't like to do it in the rain. Stay in your nice warm dry house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I went camping once in my life. People have been trying to get me to go back out ever since. It's a conspiracy. :leaving: So, ahem, I may not be the best person to ask... but I vote stay home where it's dry. I love a good thunderstorm... from the comfort of my living room sofa, book and coffee at the ready!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yes. But I am from Oregon, so I do not count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yes, but only if the campsite had storm shelters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I'm a fair weather camper, I wouldn't go. I hate dealing with wet clothes and sleeping gear... what a pain. One time we got stuck in a big thunderstorm when we were beach tent camping. I wouldn't recommend it. Go in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I'll agree with you too! I've camped in the rain and it was awful! Once it was so bad dh and I ended up sleeping in our car. Fortunately it was before we had kids so just the two of us. But I've also found that even if water doesn't get in your tent you still feel damp and I just don't get any sleep that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 We love camping. We don't camp in this kind of weather! I've seen campgrounds flooded, tents washed away, people drenched to the bone, supplies washed away, etc. The one time it happened to us was the LAST time. Storm shelter is a must. Around here, the rains have brought with them tornado watches and warnings. It's important to NOT be in your tent or camper when straight line winds, or tornado comes around the bend. Stay home. Camp when the weather is nice. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Last time it rained hard our tent got flooded. NOPE! Not happening. We are going to scout family camp starting tonight but there are cabins OR tent sites. I got a cabin. My boys were NOT happy with me. They wanted to tent. I told them to go ahead! However, OP, you and I must live in the same area because we are getting a storm too and I am quite sure they will be happy I got a cabin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 No way! Just think of the camping group that was washed away a few years ago. I believe it was in Arkansas. Terrible tragedy. Anyone who does that is irresponsible. Stay safe and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Last time it rained hard our tent got flooded. NOPE! Not happening. We are going to scout family camp starting tonight but there are cabins OR tent sites. I got a cabin. My boys were NOT happy with me. They wanted to tent. I told them to go ahead! However, OP, you and I must live in the same area because we are getting a storm too and I am quite sure they will be happy I got a cabin. Yep. North Carolina. Falls Lake to be more precise. Beautiful area, but our site is on the lake. Or at least one of them is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yes, but only if the campsite had storm shelters. I think the storm shelters at the campground are the bathrooms. And if the campground is full, how does everyone fit in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Nope. We are in SC and camp up your way a lot. We were at Table Rock last week when severe weather was forecast and left a day early because of it, after the ranger told about the tree that fell on and crushed a truck at a campsite a few weeks prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Ok, JAWM! That's what I really want. Well, it's easy for me to agree with you. Dh and I have camped in the rain and hate it. We did it last spring but we had a cabin. The last time we tent camped in the rain, we gave up after the first night. I hate it! A chance for severe weather? That would be enough to stop me. ETA: We're campers. We've camped with groups, with a few friends, and alone as a family. We hate rainy/stormy camping in all of those settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I wouldn't go camping under any conditions, much less severe weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Absolutely not. Conditions would have to be near perfect to get me to go camping anyway. :huh: My son went camping with Scouts last year and there was a confirmed tornado in the area. The leaders had to bring the boys to a church for shelter. I was a wreck all night because I had no way of getting in touch with anyone. I wouldn't want to be responsible for a group of youth with a threat of severe weather. Too many variables. Good luck! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Absolutely not. Conditions would have to be near perfect to get me to go camping anyway. :huh: My son went camping with Scouts last year and there was a confirmed tornado in the area. The leaders had to bring the boys to a church for shelter. I was a wreck all night because I had no way of getting in touch with anyone. I wouldn't want to be responsible for a group of youth with a threat of severe weather. Too many variables. Good luck! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 If the severe weather was not due until Saturday, I'd probably go on Friday. But setting up in wind and maybe rain? No way, I'd just put it off a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 No. I have had interesting experiences camping in severe weather with adults. But with a group of kids, that sounds like a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 No. I wouldn't. If we were camping across country and I had no choice but to camp, we'd probably sleep in the van or go to a hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 We have a camper and I still hate camping in the rain. Our last trip included a night of potentially severe weather and we came home for that night (second vehicle, and camping intentionally close to home) and went back the next morning. I have one that freaks about thunderstorms but is calmed by the stories of the house surviving hurricane strength winds. I cannot say that about a camper that would be tossed around in the same conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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