Archive for June, 2006

>Seventy-year-old divorcé Ted Mommsen has tried all kinds of hobbies, and has enjoyed them tremendously. However, Mommsen isn’t the type of person satisfied maintaining the status quo; he is always looking for something new in which to immerse himself. His latest venture combines all of his previous hobbies into one neat vegetable package-gourds.

Long viewed as the vegetable world’s version of an appendix-experts know they serve a purpose, they’re just not quite sure what that purpose is-gourds are quickly becoming the latest trend in art work, largely because of their similar characteristics to wood.

Mommsen says he first learned of the creative potential of gourds from a friend of his in Georgia, where he chooses to spend his winter months. A self-described “full-time RVer,” Mommsen admits he was looking for a new hobby to pass the time while hanging out during the summer at Chetek River Campground.

“He showed me a couple gourds he had decorated, and I thought it looked interesting,” says Mommsen. “He gave me some gourds and I decided to give it a shot.” Full Story…

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>If you think about Paramount’s Carowinds theme park in North Carolina chances are, you think about waterslides and roller coasters.

There’s more, though.

After closing for two years and putting several million dollars into upgrades and renovations, the park’s campsite is back in operation. Wireless Internet, air-conditioned cabins, a miniature golf course, a new playground and an air-conditioned tram that takes you to and from the theme park are among the new features.

The campground has a new name, too. Camp Wilderness Resort opened April 1 with a remodeled lodge and lots of new underground work that provides electricity and water, even to the 57 tent sites.

There are 199 sites available for rental, and next week, six of 15 air-conditioned log cabins will be available. Most of the sites are RV sites. Full Story…

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>New Brunswick campground owners say retail giant Wal-Mart is cutting into their business by allowing trailers and recreational vehicles to park overnight for free.

Wal-Mart stores have set up shop in virtually every city in the province, and many have invited summer travellers to make themselves at home in their parking lots. It’s not exactly a back-to-nature experience, but it’s free and many campers say it’s a convenient place to spend the night and stock up on necessities.

However, Liberal tourism critic Don Arsenault says that attitude is hurting New Brunswick campground owners. “You know, they are nickel and dime and it’s tough,” he said in the legislature Thursday. “When you lose potential tourists such as the ones who are parking at Wal-Mart, it makes it even harder.” Full Story…

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