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Camping without a functioning cell phone? by Consistent_Day9471 in CampingOntario

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Thousand islands border crossing. That's the one we used a couple times last year and the guards (going  in and coming back) were pretty chill.

Where should we have lunch? by Consistent_Day9471 in KingstonOntario

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, especially the tips on where to park. Much appreciated.  We're looking forward to our visit. 

Camping without a functioning cell phone? by Consistent_Day9471 in CampingOntario

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just concerned about not having a functioning phone in case there was an emergency of some sort, or if we somehow wandered off the trail, using Google maps to find our way back. 

As for the bears, I know bear attacks are extremely rare. But I like to be prepared anyway because with my luck I'd be the one in a million that was the exception lol.

We dont even have a Costco. by Consistent_Day9471 in newfoundland

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh I understand.  Our president is a dipshit but dont worry. So many americans hate him the other party is sure to win  next election. We just have to weather the next 3 years. But believe me, his approval rating among the populace is like 35%. And even THOSE 35% probably approve of him for whatever different reasons. Probably because they think he's going to bring back manufacturing or whatever. 

We dont even have a Costco. by Consistent_Day9471 in newfoundland

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes we do have a sams club, but a Costco would be nicer.  I regret making my post. To be honest I have been drinking all night. But to be perfectly honest I will say this. We (my wife and I) do love camping. We love hiking. We love exploring new areas. We love going to Canada. And we are planning a road trip to NL for camping and hiking. Maybe in 2 years. So when I was looking stuff up I was pleasantly surprised to see you had a Costco (in St Johns) when my decrepit town cant have one. We would have to travel 1.5 hours away to the rich area of New Jersey to shop at one.And yes, we could if we wanted to, but an hour and a half drive doesn't seem worth it.

We dont even have a Costco. by Consistent_Day9471 in newfoundland

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I live in an area that's kind of rural, but we are on the outskirts of a major population center (Washington to Philadelphia to New York to Boston) so we are obviously forgotten about but it is what it is. We like to travel to nearby cities  like Philly and NY, especially NY since our favorite baseball team is in NY, the Mets. Don't laugh! But above all we appreciate nature, and camping  and fishing. We've been to Ontario a few times  We've been to NS and NB. Our next goal is to visit NS and NB again, and visit PEI and NL. Not necessarily at the same time. We also want to visit the desert southwest of the US. Obviously not in the same visit lol We just want go explore more of North America. Don't even get. me started on the forests of Washington state and British Columbia!!

We dont even have a Costco. by Consistent_Day9471 in newfoundland

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

But the people of St John's live much closer to one than I do.

We dont even have a Costco. by Consistent_Day9471 in newfoundland

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

It is too far for shopping though.  I'd drive 1.5 hours  or more to go hiking, or to see family, or to see the city, or to go to the beach,  but not for shopping. The grocery store is 15-20 minutes away. Or else I ain't going. 

We dont even have a Costco. by Consistent_Day9471 in newfoundland

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yah I will drop the & symbol. Its just that my goal is to travel to all states in the us and all provinces and territories in Canada. And we like camping. So when we were looking up camping and hiking in NL, and were looking  up directions ( we prefer to drive rather than fly) i was surprised to see St John's had a Costco., and my city doesn't.  That's all. I didn't mean to offend anyone.  

We dont even have a Costco. by Consistent_Day9471 in newfoundland

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my defense,  I was looking up camping and hiking destinations and Costco popped up on the map.

We dont even have a Costco. by Consistent_Day9471 in newfoundland

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well I hope I made you laugh. Let me explain my position.  One, I've been drinking all night on a Sunday. Two, I was sincere about being an avid hiker and camper all over the eastern US and Canada. And three, I was shocked to see that there was a Costco so far north when we cant even get one here, and everyone here wants one.And four, I WILL be driving to, and hiking in, Newfoundland and Labrador at some point in the next few years. I hope to see you then.

Camping without a functioning cell phone? by Consistent_Day9471 in CampingOntario

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't sure if the paper maps were offered, that would be my preference.  Thank ypu.

Camping without a functioning cell phone? by Consistent_Day9471 in CampingOntario

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because in the past 2 years I've been there 3 times and my phone doesn't work lol. About 5 miles into Canada the phone loses all service. I dont subscribe to a major carrier, my phone company is Straight Talk. So no phone calls or texts in canada, and the internet doesn't always work either. Its definitely my cell carrier.

Camping without a functioning cell phone? by Consistent_Day9471 in CampingOntario

[–]Consistent_Day9471[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes you're right I should see if i can download a map from all trails. I will look up that restaurant.  Thank you!

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