Which is more fun? Building or Camping?

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Which is more fun?

Poll ended at Thu Apr 28, 2005 12:09 am

building your teardrop
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33%
or camping with it?
18
67%
 
Total votes : 27

Which is more fun? Building or Camping?

Postby KZ76017 » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:09 am

Building or Camping?
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Postby Arne » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:32 am

My building experience was like a bell curve. The most rewarding part was mid-build, after the pain of ordering and acquiring was done.... near the end, I just was trying to finish up the 'punch list'.....

Traveling, it was always nice to have my own bed at night..
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Postby Nick Taylor » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:57 am

Since I didn't build mine, I guess it's the camping part for me.

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Postby Steve Frederick » Tue Jan 18, 2005 5:59 pm

That depends on the time of year!! 8)
In the winter, when things outside are cold and the water's too hard to paddle in!! :lol: :lol: , I like to build something, anything!! I have really enjoyed building Teardrop Trailers. Once the air warms, well, I'm outa the shop, heading for the woods! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Postby Waliczek » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:56 pm

I Can honestly say that I enjoy bulding my trailer then camping. If I just enjoyed camping, I would use a tent. MAYBE I like to do both. I'm starting to get a little fruedian. :D :twisted:
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Postby Jiminsav » Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:33 pm

actually, i'd like to build in a campground
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Postby campadk » Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:37 pm

Jiminsav wrote:actually, i'd like to build in a campground


Why not start up a campground where each site comes with a teardrop build kit? The fast you build, the quicker you get out dah the rain!
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Teardrop Build-Off Challenge

Postby KZ76017 » Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:20 pm

How about a new Discovery Channel Show called "Teardrop Build-Off Challenge"!
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Postby Jiminsav » Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:32 pm

I'm sure mine would be the baddest..if by baddest you mean the most messed up thing you ever saw
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Postby mikeschn » Sat Jan 22, 2005 2:11 pm

They need to do a new TV show... Instead of the dirtiest house, it would be the most messed up Teardrop. Then a team comes in and redoes the teardrop... You wouldn't recognize it when they are done!!! :lol:

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Postby campadk » Sat Jan 22, 2005 3:23 pm

How about the 'Torn Up Teardrop Decor Show'.

Since Kate and I didn't build our tear, we tend to spend more time decorating it. We're always picking up new and improved nic-naks and such. There might not be much room to sleep in it by next summer!

Kate would love to host the show!
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Postby Boodro » Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:14 am

Since I am still in the process of building & have not camped in it yet I say BUILDING is the best! :lol: I will be camping this spring tho :worship: WEEEEEEEE!


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Postby len19070 » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:49 pm

I enjoy both aspects. I build at all times of the year and camp year round as well. I think they both compliment each other. Building is very rewarding and taking it out camping is where strangers tell you what a good job you did. :thumbsup: The male ego is a very complex thing.

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Postby Doug » Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:19 pm

Well, I'm just starting to build and am looking forward to it but I really think I will enjoy the camping the most. We've been tenting for 20+ years now and I'm getting tired of battling (and losing) the weather.

As far as new TV shows, I would like to see a show called OVERTeardropHAULIN' where you guys all come grab all my parts, tell me it was "stolen" then return a week later with the coolest teardrop ever made.

If there is any chance of that, just remember I'd like the following:

Fridge
AC
5x10
Queen Bed
DVD & Stereo (Yeah, sort of a Pimp my Teardrop kinda thing)
Some incredible paint and graphics
Some nice bling bling on the rims

Shoot, you could throw in a nice '68 Camaro as a tow rig. Wow, you guys ARE great!!
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Postby Chip » Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:28 pm

Unfair question,,,

building and using trailer are both rewarding in their own way,, both are excellent theropy,, heck I might do it all over again,,,

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