Laura-N-Sasha.com

A descriptive look at traveling with a truck camper - similar to an RV but smaller and more maneuverable. Laura and Sasha started this adventure in April of 2005 for a two week vacation and now use it for all vacations.

Trip 2006
Traveling Days Sun & Mon
Traveling Days Tue & Wed
Lake Pueblo State Park
Taylor Reservoir
Crested Butte
Headed West
Grand Junction
Boondocking
Wines & Rides
Rides & Trails
Dinosaurs!
Ride With Us
McDonald Creek
Grand Valley
Bangs Canyon
South Route Back
VA & MD Parks

Previous Trip
   Old Guestbook
   Getting There
   Got Camper
   Wal*Mart-CS
   CS to Grand  Junction
   First Day at Monument
   A Lounge Type of Day
   Mighty Hike
   Wineries
   Downhill Hike
   Signage Day
   Traveling Back East 2005

Vocabulary of Laura-n-Sasha.com

ASL: = Above Sea Level. Sasha and I, being from Washington, DC area, have not been much above sea level and now with our GPS (discussed below), we can tell what elevation we are at any time. I like to log it so that we can tell how high in the sky we are at a moment's notice.

ATV: All Terrain Vehicle: (information from Wikipedia.com): The term "all-terrain vehicle" is used in a general sense to describe any of a number of small open motorized buggies and tricycles designed for off-road use. However, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) defines an ATV as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, and with handlebars for steering control. Usually with four wheels.

Bars or Internet Bars: I have a T-Mobile Sony Ericson card that I got - it allows me to get onto the internet anywhere as long as there is a phone tower. It uses the same speeds as dial-up, up to 56 kb. So the more bars, the faster the internet connection, no bars or red bar means I might lose internet connection. This purchase was a great deal as it is $30 a month, which has more than paid for itself last month when I was in NY and they were asking $10 a day for internet service! I stayed 5 days!

BLM or Bureau of Land Management: US Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management. BLM governs over 264 Million acres of United States land that can be used by anyone. There are certain areas that are designated wilderness, where only hikers or horseback riders can go, other areas that are designated for OHV, and other areas for Mountain Bikers.

Boondock: or Boondocking: (information from campingrving.suite101.com) Definition: To camp in remote areas such as deep woods or desert locations without power, sewer or water hook-ups. My words: Usually places that cars or larger vehicles can not go, however, we did see some Class A (Larger type RVs) parking when we were in Taylor Reservoir.

GPS: = Global Positioning System. Sasha bought the Delorne Topo Mapping software and we installed it on my computer. It came with a little device that allows us to beam to a satellite so that we can see where we are on the map. It is great for getting directions and keeping a log as to where we are and how to get to somewhere else.

ORV: = Off Road Vehicle: (information from  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ORV) An off-road vehicle is considered to be any type of vehicle which is capable of driving off any paved or gravel surface. It is generally characterized by its highly treaded tires and internal space, as these factors enable the vehicle to drive off smoother surfaces.

OHV: = Off Highway Vehicle: Similar to an off-road vehicle. However, it refers to motorized vehicles.

Quading or Quad: Slang for Four Wheels of an ATV - the word is very popular in Canada.

Temp or F: I like to record the Temperature when we go places, so that you can understand how cold or warm it is. Remember, we are CAMPING, it is just a little better than being in a tent, so if it is cold, we might be a little cold too. As we get better at gauging how much propane is in our tanks, we won't have to feel cold.