Oh What a Night!!

I have had a very interesting night. 

Tornadic activity, nickel-size hail, 70 mph wind gusts, and heavy rain have managed to knock out all of the electricity and several tree limbs are now on the ground around the camper.  So, I am sitting in complete darkness, with the exception of the glow from the computer screen.  No radio, no phone so that the battery doesn't run out, no lights outside whatsoever, no lights in the shower house.  The only thing happening in my world right now is the rain is pounding the side of my camper like a drummer beating a drum.

So, this makes me think about what I may be trying in the next few weeks.  I am up for a new challenge and I am trying to sell the camper and live in a tent.  A couple that I know is hauling the camper to their mother's house this weekend, and there is a possibility that she will purchase the camper.  If she does, I am determined to go even more minimalist than I have the last three years and live out of a tent.  I really don't anticipate too much of a problem in the spring, summer, and fall.  However, winter may be a completely different story altogether. 

And I know to the "normal" person this may sound totally crazy, but just like tonight, I like the quiet and the challenge of being without all of the modern-day conveniences.  For me, there is something soothing and relaxing and "normal" about going to bed when it gets dark outside and waking up when the sun comes up.  There is something normal about not having constant TV chatter on in the background, or the convenience of air conditioning. 

So, I will keep you posted on whether or not this happens.  By the way, anyone know of a really good four-seasons tent?