Our church small group is going on a trip to a cabin this weekend. One of the couples owns the house. Every couple was supposed to have their own room. One of the couples were going to bring their trailer and camp.Since they are not bringing the trailer. We get the living room. I don’t stay up late at night and every one else is a midnight owl. I was going to get a hotel but at $250 a night for the holiday. I will have to hang in there. I have to take my dog who is handicapped also. She does not bark, bite, beg, and is extremely trained well. Sits on her blanket until given permission to get off. House trained and kennel trained. We got a little bit of an attitude about taking her. The last time we went with these people I said “next time I pay for a room or don’t go”. Honestly, I may just want to sleep in the back of my truck (with camper shell,no bathroom}. How to make the best of it besides long walks with the dog,books and fishing.?
I am not handicapped just my dog (see pic).
Mary- Last time is was semi miserable but we camped by the creek and sat down there and read books. This time I have a doggy backpack so that it will be easier to take my baby with me. She must be carried on hard surfaces.
I am not exactly the girly girl type. I would rather go fishing with my husband and the guys. I know I will fish a lot.The women want to sit or sleep all day. Not my thing.
I know that I will make the best of it for husbands sake. He really wants to go.I loved it there last year, I just wish it was the three of us.
bettany- The dog did have a wonderful time last time. Once we went to an outside resteraunt. I forgot her leash (she doesn’t use one much). She sat in a chair at the table with her head down. She is so well behaved she does not raise her head to beg.
I have been finding that just because it is a church group does not mean that they are considerate or any thing else. Sad to say.
Thank you every one. This question has been a lot of fun for me.
lrt- What happened last time was that we were camping at a camp and we were made to feel like trash because we were the only ones having to use a tent. One lady was just being mean and rude. So, I spent a lot time fishing and taking my dog for walks.
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COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease does not mean that you cannot travel and enjoy life. Thanks to modern medical science, people that have lung disease can enjoy good quality of life, and have time to visit loved ones or pursue other activities. However, when traveling with COPD, there are some things to remember.
Short Trips With COPD
Always expect the unexpected, even on short trips. You never know when you might have car trouble by mechanical breakdown or traffic accidents. If you need oxygen, take this into consideration.
When you go on a trip, take along an entire day of your medications. This includes inhalers, as well as pills. It is always a good idea to have a backup oxygen supply wherever you go. You also should have water, so you can take your medications.
Long Trips With COPD
Before you take an extended trip, talk to your doctor about any concerns that you have. Make sure that your doctor believes that you will have no problems. While at the doctor’s office, ask about an extra supply of your medications.
If you need oxygen, be sure that it will be available, where you are staying. You will need to call the supplier to find out. You may be able to have some oxygen delivered to your destination, before you get there.
If you plan to fly, contact the airline about requirements for customers that need oxygen. Make sure that you can travel without problems, on any particular airlines, as requirements can vary a great deal. You will probably not be able to bring your own oxygen, so you will need to makes arrangements ahead of time. This means that someone will have to take care of your oxygen, as you will have to leave it behind, before boarding. If you need oxygen on the plane, you will have to pay for it, and it may not be reimbursed by your insurance company.
If you are traveling by car, take frequent rest breaks, so you can stretch your legs. Many people that have lung problems may have leg swelling, if they sit too long. Also, make sure that your oxygen is well secured, and a seat belt may be the best method.
Summary
Traveling with COPD is not impossible, but it is important to take precautions. Be sure to check with your doctor, and bring extra oxygen and medication. Understand the rules for flying with oxygen. Whenever you travel, be prepared for unexpected things to happen. This will make your trip safer and more enjoyable.
I am planning a cross country (us) cycle/backpacking/camping trip for myself and my kids. I hope to set off in early June as soon as school is out. Two of them have autism (one of which is severely involved, the other high functioning) and the third will be two in april. So, i need something extremely lightweight, portable and able to run off nature as much as possible. this is not for a nightly basis but for extreme circumstances when the kids (and myself of course) will need some relief. this adventure will take us throughout the next year + through rugged and extreme conditions from time to time. We will also be cycling, myself and my 10yr-old son will be the only peddlers. My oldest is too severe (disabled) to assist and obviously the 2-yr-old can’t help much. so we have to minimize weight as much as possible but have enough supplies to keep us safe and healthy. I am contemplating a 600amp power pack to use for nightly computer logging, occasional heating, occasional cooling (undetermined unit so far), occasional movie watching (dvds on comp), and mp3 and track phone charging. This pack can be hooked to a solar pannel for charging during the days while we ride and the pack weighs about 30lbs (another small child), but it also includes am/fm radio, alarm clock, ac and dc outlets, some models even have air compressors. Obviously we will have the smabeginningpumps due to tire repairs and air matress needs but i thought for 30lbs this includes several items in one and can be charged with solar. it can also be charged with a cord when access to plug is available. The tent we’ve decided on is rather large (up to 8 peeps) for the 4 of us. We have quite the convoy of family chariot trikes and trailers assembled. I really want to have a cooling device for those exhausting days – which i’m sure we will have many of, especially in the beginning until our bodies adjust. No need to cool the entire tent but an area to create relief. Any advice on cooling and power units that meet these needs would be greatly appreciated.
Traveling with children needs some extra care especially you need to be selective in packing. Regardless of your transportation mode, you need to pack in a compact manner, and bring along things that could keep your children occupied, and would prevent them from making your vacation a hellish experience. Read on for some basic packing tips.
First of all, keep in mind that kids feel hungry at odd times while traveling so you should pack your own snacks depending on the mode of traveling; keep them in plastic bags and cooler coils. Kids often complain of getting bored so you must plan something for their entertainment. Bring along board games, small video games, puzzles, books, and any other small techno device that can keep your kid entertained. For young children, toys are very, very important, as this is their main source of entertainment and fun.
Younger children are mostly interested in pictures and sceneries, and they love commenting on them.You can keep a couple of picture books for them. Other than that color books, drawing books and novels or story books for the elder kids would be a good packing item. Older kids also would like to have mp4 players, or even ebooks along!. This is sure to catch your children’s attention and certainly going to keep your children busy for a long time. This also develops a bit of reading habit in them.
You can even bring along audio books or podcasts that could enhance your child’s listening skills as well as giving him a chance to enjoy a story. You can also have some activity books which are full of activities such as drawing, coloring, jumbles, finding words, forming words, solving puzzles, guessing words, mazes, etc.
Moreover, you can have a complete collection of music to listen to during traveling. You can have portable music players for this purpose and if you are driving your own car then you can ask your kids to choose and decide what they like to listen and you can all sing it together.
Sometimes, kids get sick while traveling or they may get hurt, so it is always handy to keep a first aid box in your baggage. There are different first aid kits; make sure the kit contains stash of band-aids, an instant cold-compress, first aid cream, pain reliever and Dramamine (it is if your kid faces motion sickness) and some extra plastic bags.
In case you have a small baby, do not forget to bring along packs of diapers!.
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