Great thread IG!
Some things we have learned:
There are never any leftover potato chips to freeze.
(Good to know, just in case.)
If there’s a power failure and you have a
running electric toilet - get the ash pan out of the house A.S.A.P.!!!
Plastic storage totes that stack are a great way to get things to the lake.
(10 or 18 gallon size? – just larger than a laundry basket, about $4 - $5 at Wal-Mart. Sterilite or Rubbermaid Roughneck.)Keeps things dry in case of waves or rain. Be sure to latch them! The covers are hard to find in the water.
Bread items can be packed at the top and doesn’t get squashed.
They can be stacked into each other after unloading.
Stacking two with the covers on doubles as extra counter space and it’s handy to pack things for the return trip.
A grill with a burner is fantastic.
When it’s hot you can still have spaghetti and meatballs etc. without heating up the camp.
Installing a thermometer on the grill enables you to bake on the grill with ease.
Foil bags are great – no pots and pans to wash!
Before using grill, clean with brush then spray with canola or vegetable oil to keep things from sticking. (Pam or the like.)
When making Good Seasons dressing, don’t use olive oil. It will get too thick after refrigeration.
Italian is great to put on burgers while cooking, or after for that matter.
Ultra thirsty cloths are great for the boat. Usually found in the car-wash section.
They’re good for drying hair too.
Check your hose clamps prior to your first launch in the spring.
They just might not be secure even though they look it.
Water meant to cool the engine will fill up your boat!
Diluting heavy cream with water for milk recipes result in not having to carry larger milk containers.
Cream also has a longer shelf life.
Installing a UV and carbon water filter should eliminate hauling water.
(Now if they would just install it!)
A can crusher is a necessity, line the bag with a newspaper to catch any drips.
Be sure to rinse out any sugar drinks or you will draw ants.
Everything is better at the lake.
And refrigerators don’t make good boats.