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    Home » Musings

    Pup Tent

    Published by Pam Kessler | 333 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 19 Comments

    When I went out to some garage sales on Friday, I found this cool old Boy Scout tent for a mere $2.00.

    I didn't really need a tent, but I did think that my husband would think it was pretty cool since he's a former Boy Scout and all. And it was dirt cheap, so even if it was missing parts or something, it was worth taking the chance on, if only for my husband to spend ten minutes reminiscing about it.

    Yeah, keep that last comment in mind.

    Well, it was a HUGE hit with my husband! He couldn't wait to put it up.

    All the parts to the tent were there, but there was a small little problem. You should see guide ropes attached to the sides to help with the stability of the tent (see my mock up photo to show you what I am talking about).

    When we were setting up the tent, those popped off the side. Both of them. I think it was canvas rot because of age or something. And without those extra guide ropes, the tent was a little wobbly.

    No problem, Lacey seems to be enjoying it.

    Doesn't she look like General Ulysses S. Grant surveying the troops?

    Source

    Two seconds after Lacey's photo was taken she ran back in the tent, a big wind came along and blew the whole thing down with her inside. She was not the least bit fazed and just waited patiently for me to rescue her (hold up the edge of the tent).

    So we decided to scrap the tent. Sometimes a $2.00 find is worth, well . . . about $2.00. Or maybe less.

    Linking with Southern Hospitality's Thrifty Treasures and Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday (just in case you haven't been over to Linda's blog lately, she normally has a giveaway with her party and you don't even have to link to the party in order to enter the giveaway).

    Edited to correct my poor spelling

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    1. Debby

      August 13, 2012 at 5:41 pm

      That's funny. Lacey is so cute.

      Reply
    2. Olive Cooper

      August 13, 2012 at 5:43 pm

      Make a cool pillow from it. Put it in hubbies favorite place.

      Reply
    3. cathywhatisoldisnew

      August 13, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      I cracked up when I read your "tent post" and about your husband's response. My husband loves to tell his boy scout stories and of course they the winters get colder, the hikes longer each tiem he tells the story-lol. I am so happy Lacey got to enjoy it-even if it was short lived!

      Reply
    4. Happier Than a Pig in Mud

      August 13, 2012 at 6:48 pm

      LOVE Olive's idea! especially if you could use the "be prepared" logo! Sounds like everyone had a little fun with it no matter what it's destiny is:@)

      Reply
    5. Melinda

      August 13, 2012 at 7:03 pm

      I bet she was surprised!
      Too funny.

      M 🙂

      Reply
    6. NanaDiana

      August 13, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      Hmmmm...no tent to set the camp stool in front of .....cool even if it didn't last- xo Diana

      Reply
    7. Kim K.

      August 13, 2012 at 7:59 pm

      It's the thought that counts.

      Reply
    8. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      August 13, 2012 at 9:11 pm

      Well, on the bright side you got at least $2 worth of entertainment from the tent! And Olive's idea of a pillow sounds like a winner to me!

      Reply
    9. Joanne Noragon

      August 13, 2012 at 9:29 pm

      It was a really good idea and worth the $2 in good story value.

      Reply
    10. TARYTERRE

      August 14, 2012 at 4:07 am

      WHAT fun that was. Two bucks worth of entertainment was priceless.

      Reply
    11. Mark

      August 14, 2012 at 5:25 am

      It was totally worth $2.00!
      Now, is there still time to cut out that Boy Scout emblem and frame it. I think it's so cool!
      m.

      Reply
    12. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

      August 14, 2012 at 8:57 am

      Cute, cute, cute story. Sorry I was out most of yesterday and didn't see your request to delete your link to TTT. The red x means that you can click on it and delete it. So sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

      Reply
    13. Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures

      August 14, 2012 at 8:27 pm

      Your pictures put a huge smile on my face. Oh yes, the similarity between Ulysses S. Grant and Lacey is remarkable....they both look so proud!! Hmm, I'm thinking that you could find a clever way to use the canvas.

      Reply
    14. Shabby chic Sandy

      August 14, 2012 at 10:36 pm

      You just never know!

      Reply
    15. Snooks

      August 15, 2012 at 12:03 am

      Pretty neat old tent. Sounds like you may have go few good chuckles out of it. Worth 2 bucks.

      @ 3Beeze Homestead

      Reply
    16. Kat

      August 16, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      pam! oh my goodness first off we have that same little boston bull on your banner! i love that little guy! second....thanks for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment on the lil vintage couch! and third...i am cracking up re the tent...the hubs....the whole post so cute! wish i could find a tent been lookin myself..like i need one! i did score a couple of cots though! lol oh ebay and etsy how i love thee let me count the ways! 🙂 just joined to follow you...have a great day! hugs kat =^.^=

      Reply
    17. Tricia

      August 17, 2012 at 9:07 am

      I love the photo with Lacey, she does seem to be surveying the troops. I had to laugh when you said that. I would cut the section of the tent with the emblem out and try to think of something to do with it. What that would be though...I don't know.

      Reply
    18. Heather at Happy Chippy Junk

      August 19, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      I say wash the canvas and make something super cool from it!!

      Reply
    19. DogsMom

      August 20, 2012 at 9:29 am

      Oh Pam - I know you better. You did not scrap it. It will come back reincarnated as pillows or streamers on a windspinner or used to cover plants when fall chill begins...

      Reply

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