Battery operated patio lights

[Rebecca Smith]

Does anyone know where to find battery operated patio lights? I'd like
to be able to use them when I don't have an electric hookup.

Thanks
Becky/Upstate NY

[RoseAl]

You can get these at Christmas--little 10 light strings that run on
batteries--slip over attractive plastic figures like flamingos, pigs, cactus
and sombraros, red and green chili peppers, Coca Cola bears and bottles--(you
name it we have it. We are THE beacon in the campground.)

We are always on the look out for unusual and tasteless light strings--What are
your most *extreme* light string figures?

the Gateway Mama
1997 Coleman Sea Pine
St. Louis MO

[Rebecca Smith]

Thanks. I was hoping to get them for next weekend. I don't have any
extreme ones. I'd like hot air ballon lights but I haven't seen them.

[MSTRCLNR]

Becky, try looking at the solar charged patio lights that you would use around
home. When we first began camping we used them for non-electric sites and they
worked nicely with no worry about having to have fresh batteries with us. They
don't come in shapes like hot air ballons :-( but they do have different
variesties depending on the type of light you want (flood, patterned, wash,
etc.)
Tom

[Rebecca Smith]

That is a great idea - thanks!!

[EdJ]

When we camp without electric hookup, we use one of those
'huricane lamps' for light outside. It is basically a kerosene
lamp. We fuel it with lamp oil. It does not stink like kerosene.
When it is dark, these lamps put out quite a bit of light.
Plenty to find your way around the campsite without a flashlight.

You can find these at most camping stores. They cost $10-15.

> MSTRCLNR wrote:
> >
> > >Does anyone know where to find battery operated patio lights? I'd like
> > >to be able to use them when I don't have an electric hookup.
> > >
> > >Thanks
> > >Becky/Upstate NY

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[MLJRose]

>What are
>your most *extreme* light string figures?
>
>

I searched and searched for the best "tacky lights". Ours are pink flamingos
with palm trees. My husband hooks them up to a battery some how on non electric
sites. They're great.
ML

[RoseAl]

Ooooohh! Pink Flamingos *and* palm trees--that sounds absolutely wonderful! I
would have to say our most tacky are T-bone steaks and little barbeque
grills....but I have a strong affection for our flamingos sans palm trees and
the sombreros with cactus come in a strong second.

The sad thing is years ago when my husband and I were first married we came
across some patio lights on the clearance rack at Sears. They were in the
shape of little RVs with slogan "Keep on Camping" printed on each one. My
husband wanted to buy them but I thought he was crazy and I used my veto power.
Fortunately after 15 years with this man my sense of whimsy had been
cultivated and I see the error of my former ways....if only I could find those
lights at a garage sale.......

"Keep on Camping"

the Gateway Mama
1997 Coleman SeaPine

St. Louis, MO

[Arnold & Jennifer Pomerance]

RoseAl wrote:
>
> You can get these at Christmas--little 10 light strings that run on
> batteries--slip over attractive plastic figures like flamingos, pigs, > cactus and sombraros, red and green chili peppers, Coca Cola bears and > bottles--(you name it we have it. We are THE beacon in the > campground.)
>

> We are always on the look out for unusual and tasteless light > strings--What are your most *extreme* light string figures?

While we have a string of horse-shaped patio lights, we still haven't
figured out how to hang them. :-( Any hints on what to use that won't
damage the awning?

(The most "extreme" lights I've seen were cows in bikinis reclining on
lounge chairs! I wonder where that catalog went?)

Jennifer Pomerance
owner of a Flagstaff 1706SD

[Hal Wright]

I like to string the tiny white Christmas tree lights all throughout the
campsite, and the trailer. It is great for lighting, because it is soft and
not glaring, but provides enough light to read by. They are inexpensive and
easy to string up.
+8-) Hal
Arnold & Jennifer Pomerance wrote in message
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>> We are always on the look out for unusual and tasteless light >
strings--What are your most *extreme* light string figures?

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In article <3608B1...@mindspring.com>,

Arnold & Jennifer Pomerance <an...@mindspring.com> wrote:
> RoseAl wrote:
> >
> > You can get these at Christmas--little 10 light strings that run on
> > batteries--slip over attractive plastic figures like flamingos, pigs, >
cactus and sombraros, red and green chili peppers, Coca Cola bears and >
bottles--(you name it we have it. We are THE beacon in the > campground.)
> >

> > We are always on the look out for unusual and tasteless light >
strings--What are your most *extreme* light string figures?
>

> While we have a string of horse-shaped patio lights, we still haven't
> figured out how to hang them. :-( Any hints on what to use that won't
> damage the awning?
>
> (The most "extreme" lights I've seen were cows in bikinis reclining on
> lounge chairs! I wonder where that catalog went?)
>

> Jennifer Pomerance
> owner of a Flagstaff 1706SD
>

I use velcro tabs wrapped around the wire at each light and stick them to the
same velcro strip on the awning bar for attaching the screen room.

regards

Steve Ball
Smithtown, LI

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[Sue]

Where can you find battery operated lites? I have a web site that has
plug ins, but no battery operated.
Sue

[Becky Smith]

I found battery operated(c) lights at Hewitts which is a garden store. I
was suprised. Some of the craft stores have them closer to Christmas.
Sue wrote in message <360BC9...@ewol.com>...

[Arnold & Jennifer Pomerance]

Hal Wright wrote:
>
> I like to string the tiny white Christmas tree lights all throughout > the campsite, and the trailer. It is great for lighting, because it is > soft and not glaring, but provides enough light to read by. They are > inexpensive and easy to string up.

I know what you mean by twinkle lights not glaring; we have several
continuous strings of multicolored twinkle lights hung near the ceiling
of our home's living room! Very soft lighting!

Jennifer