Sisters on the Fly: Caravans, Campfires, and Tales from the Road

This book is delightful. It's filled with stories about camping, fishing, restoring old campers, recipes, etc. But all the stories tell about amazing women who lead ordinary lives and come together when they can to have fun. Who doesn't want to do that? Be warned - most of the recipes involve charcoal and a cast iron dutch oven. But all could easily be converted to a real oven. My husband and I, who have never been camping in our 50+ years, decided to purchase a travel trailer/camper this year and try it. We have both enjoyed reading the advice in this book, looking at the photos for camper decor ideas, and learning there are ladies who look forward to "roughing it" (which we do not plan to do, but it's fun to read about). The book's advice about feather beds and quality linens is spot on. I hesitated on this book purchase because another reviewer stated there were not many interior photos. In my opinion, there are alot of photos, both interior and exterior of all the cute darling little campers. If you love campers or camping, you should buy this book. It would make a great gift too. We plan to keep it in our camper and share with others while camping.

I enjoyed the stories and the ladies. Always been fascinated with vintage trailers. These Gals share their lives and show ya how to live it up in a tiny space.

A few years ago, when I was watching a television program about a bunch of women who camped in funky trailers together, little did I know that one day? I'd be one of them. Words alone are not enough to describe what this group has done for me. Apparently tho, not to worry. Irene Rawlings has done it for me. Through beautiful photographs and personal accounts, as well as useful tips and fabulous recipes, Rawlings has successfully captured what the Sisters on the Fly are all about. While our life as wives, mothers, partners and employees keep us busy, it is not all that we are. This group enables us to decompress and share with each other, who we are at our core. Women from all over the country (and a few outside) gather together and enjoy their differences as well as similarities. We don't all fish or have trailers, and there are some who will admit that the closest they get to camping is tardy room service, but make no mistake. This is a group of women who love the outdoors, laughing and learning. This book gives a glimpse into how we started, and what keeps us growing. The photography is extrordinary, and the writing inviting. Irene herself is a fellow Sister! I would recommend this book to any woman who has wondered if 'that's all there is' to life. There's more out there, I promise you. This book will bring smiles, make you nostalgic, and perhaps encourage you to think outside your comfort zone. Join a woman's group. Check out Sisters on the Fly.

If you read this and aren't ready to go forward, you'll just be morose over all the fun you are missing.Bought this for my dear friend who already has a darling little 'tinned can ham' vintage camper. Not only did she enjoy it, but after i sat up reading it one night, I wanted my very own camper! The next week, after a ton of work on the Internet, I became the proud owner of a vinage camper that had just been completely redone - except for the decor which the part I want to do anyhow! It is perfect. Sleeps four and has a bathroom! Hurrah!!!!!!!Now, on to my first glamping trip and time spent with wonderful women that I don't even know yet!

This was a fun read, an introduction, really, to this group of ladies who buy vintage trailers, fix them up and hit the road. I didn't know they existed until I read this book. There are different chapters about different things. Beginning is about getting a trailer and some do's and don't's. There's chapters about fishing, since it started as a fly fishing group originally. Chapter with recipes, which I skipped . Unless you are already cooking outdoors, I didn't see a point in that. Chapter about antiquing and crafts.It made me dream a little--would I want to do this? At first I thought maybe yes, but I would have to buy a newer trailer. Wouldn't feel safe with something 50 or 60 years old.Not quite sure why everyone had numbers-- a way to keep track of sisters??? They didn't really say but reading those numbers constantly was a bit annoying and I didn't see the point of putting that in the book.I had the kindle edition and the photos were very small, even after you zoomed most of them. Near the end, the photos didn't match up with the paragraphs and also many of the paragraphs were repeated. Not sure if this was intended or an error of the kindle format.Overall, I did enjoy the book and may look into it a little further, mostly just arm chair dreaming.........it's a good place to start if you are inclined to something like this.

I read the various reviews on this type of book and thought I was getting a winner. the book has a lot of recipes, which I didn't expect. As for fixing a vintage camper, I guess if you have a lot of money to spend you might get some glints of information from the book. The stories are entertaining. The campers are wonderful to look at. I will likely read it and pass it on to a book sale.

Well "Glamping" is catching on right now. Glamour-camping. Women all over are getting small, vintage trailersand refurbishing and re-decorating in different, personal styles. What fun they are just to see. And I haven't beento one of the get-togethers yet but sure plan on doing so when I can afford to get and can find a trailer like these.Just plain fun to look at the photos and read the book. Look through it again and again. And keep. Aloha.

This book makes you want to buy your own little trailer, personalise it to the extreme and take to the road with a group of amazing women.

Arrived quickly and in great shape. This is the fourth copy of this amazing book that I have purchased because I keep giving my copy away to special girl friends!