In seiner Rede anlässlich der Verleihung des Nobelpreises für Literatur gibt Bob Dylan erstmals umfassend Einblick in seine literarischen Einflüsse und die Ursprünge seines Songwritings. Woher stammen die mythologischen Anspielungen in seinen Texten, woher die manchmal fast biblischen Gleichnisse? Welche Bücher haben seine Einstellung zum Leben geprägt? Und wo hat er die speziellen Ausdrucksweisen, Jargons, Kunstgriffe und Techniken gelernt? Neben dem prägenden Einfluss von Buddy Holly sowie der Country-, Blues- und Folkmusik der späten 50er und frühen 60er Jahre mit ihrer von spezieller Mundart geprägten Lyrics fliessen vielfältige literarische Motive in seine Texte ein: die biblische Symbolik in Moby Dick, die Drastik eines Kriegsromans wie Im Westen nichts Neues, aber vor allem das Motiv der Reise aus der Odyssee als universeller, menschlicher Grundverfassung. Aus diesem Bodensatz heraus schuf Bob Dylan, wie er selber sagt, Lyrics, wie sie noch niemand zuvor gehört hatte.

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click on image for a HI-rez view tip number 93 The traditional camper doesn’t need to worry about finding a nice flat spot to sleep. They just hike to a heavily impacted designated site that’s already pounded flat. Then (after they set up their tent) they just unroll their porky full length inflatable pad, fill a stuff sack with all the clothes they take off and use this as their pillow. Then they climb into their beefy sleeping bag. If there is something lumpy under them, no worries, they can pad it with extra gear in their tent, like their bulky pile vest. The UL camper needs to think before sleeping. I am 6 feet tall, and about 18 inches wide, so I need a flat spot that matches those specifications, and NOTHING more. That’s pretty easy to find even in the lumpiest parts of our planet. This means you are essentially able to sleep pretty much ANYWHERE. You are no longer burdened by the traditional needs of a porky tent. Please be aware, there are regulations in place in most popular camping areas, know these rules before you set out. Also, it is considered a courtesy to camp well away from trails, away from lakes and streams and out of other camper’s majestic views. There is an uncomplicated methodology that can be employed to test flatness of any potential sleeping zone. Simply lie down in the desired spot, you’ll know right away if it’s lumpy or tilted. This is a foolproof technique and I advocate it emphatically. Alas, this overtly simple trick is unknown to most campers. If you are with partner, both of you should lie down side by side. If you want a little extra comfort, find a spot with a very slight dip at your hips, so your tired butt can get cradled by the loving embrace of mother Earth. And if you are using just a really thin pad, add a simple little doughnut made from closed-cell sleeping pad foam. This can be positioned under your hip bone if you are a side sleeper. Okay, you’ve picked your spot, tested it for flatness by lying down. While you are still on the ground, fastidiously mark out the four corners of your rectangle with some sticks or rocks. This way you can still visualize it when you stand up, and you can erect your tarp to precisely cover that zone.

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Every summer we go camping. We have a camper, so I can't really claim to be a "hard-core" camper I guess. We try to go out a couple of weekends, and then we have an annual 10 day trip with my husband's family. It is truly one of the highlights of our summer, with long days playing games and going for bike rides, and long nights BBQ'ing and sitting around the campfire. The kids and the adults have a great time. However, if you're used to certain comforts, I do have some tips to surviving the whole camping experience. I'm not a chicken - I'm not afraid of snakes, or spiders, or toads. But I do like a certain level of comfort, and I feel that in any event, one should be prepared. And camping certainly requires one to be prepared. You may be saying to yourself "Oh, no. Not me, I'll never camp". But you should! If for no other reason, you should go camping so that you can make the following recipe around the campfire - it's from the Chiquita Banana website, and is possibly one of the cutest camping ideas I have ever seen! Leaving the peel on the banana, slice the fruit twice lengthwise to create a 1/4-inch wedge. Remove the wedge. Fill each banana with half of the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and marshmallows. Fold peel over top and wrap tightly with 2 pieces of foil. Lay bananas in coals, and cook for 10 minutes, turning once half way through. Remove from fire and let them cool before eating. So, now that you're in the mood for camping and sitting around the campfire, let me impart some advice. (Disclaimer: this isn't going to be a list of essential items to take with you, or survival skills you may need, or even what kind of tent to buy - it's some common-sense, "been there, done that" kind of advice.) Before you go: There are a few things you should do long before you even go camping. A little preparation will help you in the long run. - Fox Urine. Before you go out on any adventures, be sure to spray Fox Urine around your camper. Mice will not set up camp if they smell Fox Urine. (It smells delightful to humans, so be sure to put a dab behind your ears.) - Bounce Dryer Sheets. Nothing says "comfort", like a camper full of spiders. Avoid them by placing dryer sheets liberally throughout the camper when it isn't in use. - Packing. Bring LOTS of clothes. Clothes you don't mind never throwing away. Cuz you will never wear your camping clothes again. They will be impregnated with campfire smoke and bug spray for life. To bring: - Pull ups for potty trained toddlers. No matter how long your child has gone without wetting the bed, inevitably they will pee in their sleeping bag, and you won't have a washing machine. Don't be a Pee Hero, bring pull ups. - Dog. To make your camping trip complete bring your dog. They generally have to be on a leash and/or tied up in campgrounds. Hours of amusement can be had, endlessly untangling your dog from around trees or the picnic tables. - And don't forget your plastic grocery bags. Picking up dog poop is always kind of a chore - but why not turn it into a treasure hunt! Fun! - Clorox wipes. Trust me, you're gonna want to disinfect the public bathrooms if you're staying at a campground. - Hair straightener. Just joking!!! It will either be so hot and humid, or so cold and damp, you will NEVER be able to straighten your hair. - Tweezers. After several days, your eyebrows will look like giant caterpillars on your forehead. Regardless, you're going to need the tweezers to remove ticks. I don't care how many layers you wear, ticks will find a way to nestle right up! It's quite sweet really. - Hot dogs. They are the easiest thing to cook over a campfire. Don't try to expand your cooking repertoire for the kids while camping... There's no need, because your kids will love you when you serve them hot dogs for 10 straight days. - Bug spray. Why is it that no matter how much bug spray you have on, or how careful you are to shut the door, you always end up with that pitched "ZzzzzzZzzzzz" in your bedroom (or camper) at 3 a.m. ? When you get home: - Apply Calamine Lotion. Works on poison ivy and bug bites. It's always fun to spot who just got back from camping! Their whole body will be covered in pink splotches from the calamine application. - Eat. By the time you arrive home, you will have had nothing but hot dogs, marshmallows, and beer. You're going to need some healthy food and vitamins. (Now, go google "camping tips" and find some camping information that might actually be useful to you!) Even with the mention of fox urine and dog poop, this talk of camping is making me hungry for camp food. So here are a couple more quick snacks to make when you're camping. Camp Fire Nachos (source) Ingredients: Tortilla Chips Can of beans or chili Cheese - Use bagged Mexican style grated cheese for ease Any other nacho topping you may want to add after heated - salsa, sour cream, black olives, shredded lettuce, chopped fresh tomatoes. The best way to fix nachos on the grill is to use aluminum foil. Pull off a long piece of foil. Fold up the edges on all sides so that the nachos will stay in place. If you are going to use beans or chili, you may want to heat them in a pot first. If you don’t have a pot, the beans will warm up when you melt the nachos. Spread the chips on the foil. Pour the beans or chili on top. Sprinkle on the cheese. Add any other ingredients you desire on top. Remember to bring a can opener for the beans and a knife to cut any toppings. Place the nachos on the grill. When the cheese is melted and the other ingredients are warm, remove the nachos. Allow them to cool a few minutes before eating. Add any of your cold ingredients (salsa, etc.) Hot Dog Octopus (source) Simply cut 8 "legs" in your hot dog as above. Cut a large piece of tin foil and put it on the grill over a medium flame. Put your dogs on the foil, and the legs will curl up as the hot dog heats. A quick reminder: Father's Day is almost here! Camping "stuff" always makes a good present. Here are a couple of great camping gift ideas: Camping Hat (mostly just to embarrass your kids). Big A keeps one of these sun/camping hats in the camper and breaks it out every year, to much eye-rolling and groaning from the kids. Portable Grill. You can find them free-standing or for the table top. Camping chair. Not only do we all have our own chairs for camping, we use them all year round. Most guys like the version that comes with the small cooler built into one of the arms. No need to get up and go to the big cooler, just store a few in your chair! 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