Camping in the Rain. Trangia Cooking. Zempire Tent. Misery Camping.

[@JetLagRecords]

OAP Adventures, you're on a roll with your videos

[@OAPAdventures]

Thanks for saying so, and for watching. Much appreciated.

[@TheCampingKiwi]

Really enjoyed the video. I love the term misery Camping. I really hope all goes will with the knee. Stay safe bud.

[@OAPAdventures]

I wish I had coined the phrase misery camping. But I can't claim it. Thanks for watching... again!

[@lesballard9959]

Good to see you out and about again.

[@OAPAdventures]

Thanks for stopping buy. Good to see you again.

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

You could’ve called it “Black Swan Down” 🙃 but “misery camping” for the winning views. 🌧️ We lost a 56yr old cousin yesterday to cancer, so live YOUR best life now and all the best with your operation 👋

[@OAPAdventures]

Love it. Outdoorsman Daves secret life of a copywriter. Yep, Im getting on and I realise if I dont do it now, Im unlikely to do it later.

[@TaupoTroutSlayer]

Nice video

[@OAPAdventures]

Cheers, Cam. Thanks.

[@wendingourway]

Amazing...I've never heard of swan stew. I'm thinking that there isn't a swan season here in Canada. I'm thinking that I have to look into one of them tents. A wonderful breakfast as well!!

[@OAPAdventures]

There are a dozen or so game birds that are managed by Fish and Game with bag limits, seasons etc. Interestingly, the Canada Goose is no longer a game bird here and protections such as season, bag limits etc have all been removed.

[@wendingourway]

@@OAPAdventures The Canadian geese are one messy bird and will soon take over any bit of waterway. In certain parts of Canada, they have become truly invasive!

[@OAPAdventures]

@@wendingourway They have done the same here.

[@joehiker8114]

Nice, we stay at Catleys a lot, might have to give Wainora a go next time.

[@OAPAdventures]

There were some restrictions because of winter and Catleys was closed, so I didn't have much choice. I do plan to try some of the other areas in future. Thanks for watching.

[@BdoubleBrad]

Hi Mate, what type of knee surgery are you having? If its a total knee replacement, go for it. I am 64 and had both knees replaced about four years ago and haven't looked back. If it is a total replacement you will still be able to go camping and even backpacking. I waited for ages to make my mind up and suffered pain for about ten years before I had it done. Make sure you insist on a pain blocker after surgery. I had zero pain through the whole thing. Good luck anyway. Brad. PS: I wish we could hunt swans in OZ.

[@OAPAdventures]

Yep, Im deffo having the op. Just waiting for it to be scheduled. Lifes too short to delay. Thanks for the encouragement and having a watch. Its much appreciated.

[@sarahs784]

Do you have Bourbon biscuits in New Zealand? Tamtams look a lot like them, I'm wondering if they're the same as the UK ones, a chocolate version of a custard cream. I didn't realise that black swans are invasive and edible! We have mute swans in Britain and they're owned by the crown, ie Charles, so I guess you'd be stealing from the king if you ate one! It looked a hearty meal. Hope you get your knee sorted soon.

[@OAPAdventures]

No, we don't have Bourbon biscuits here, at least I haven't seen them. We have a Cameo Creme, which is very similar in terms of 2 x malt bikkies with a creme filling. I like a custard cream, or 2. Yep, the Black Swan is everywhere and is often hunted. I do remember seeing the white Swans when I was first in the UK and told they were the property of the Crown. Thanks for watching.