It was supposed to be a fishing trip. But when we heard someone’s canoe had capsized just a bit down the river, we (I speak as the queen) decided to first try to help. Fortunately, the king (as I see I must refer to my husband) is both a very hands-on problem solver and keen […]
Helpless Female Sews Chin Strap Ribbon Ties on Hat While Boating on the Snake River
When Wild Greg, a.k.a my husband, drives his jet boat, you had better hold onto your hat. However, this can make your arms tired. You must also be prepared that even when the boat is gently floating on the Snake River, while Wild Greg is fishing, the wind can pick up unexpectedly. Thus, you either […]
Helpless Female UnCamping S’mores
I had heard we aren’t supposed to use the gas stove to heat the house. I assumed that meant I couldn’t use it to heat marshmallows, because sometimes these kinds of ideas get lost in my brain like it is a house of mirrors. But then we went shopping for camping food, just me and […]
Four Hot Springs From GrandJean to Idaho City
Word on the street has it that the water from a natural hot springs comes out at 170°F. To put that in perspective, water boils at 212°F, but it only takes 1 second to get a third degree burn from water at 156°F. Water at 110°F can be dangerous, and the upper safe limit is […]
Helpless Female Goes Remote Tent Camping Near GrandJean Idaho
The Anticipation I was filled with ill-defined dread. I had given up camping over 10 years ago after a trip with 7 children, ages 1 – 13 seriously tested my sanity. Not only did the packing and grocery preparation run me ragged pre-trip, but moving our household to remote locations in the woods seemed Herculian. […]
