{"id":49761,"date":"2022-08-15T13:08:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T03:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=49761"},"modified":"2023-01-10T11:05:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T00:35:22","slug":"podcast-groundsheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-groundsheets\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep69 &#8211; From the Ground Up: Talking Groundsheets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-11137709\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/11137709.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-11137709&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/mz5q92KXTWY?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Or watch the video version here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 69 - From the Ground Up: Talking Groundsheets\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mz5q92KXTWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ben and Lauren\u2019s friendship is built on a solid foundation of understanding, patience, and compassion. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Put it this way: if their friendship was a tent, some may say their tough PVC flooring is robust enough to not require the added protection of a groundsheet\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, our gear gurus discuss the necessity \u2013 or lack thereof \u2013 of groundsheets in both camping and hiking tents. From mesh that defies the dust and debris to tarps that double as wind breaks, Ben and Lauren stay grounded in their disagreements and tackle this dialogue from the ground up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-wind-rain-when-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep8 &#8211; Unexpected Wind &amp; Rain When Camping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R6CFG5x7PFk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep38 &#8211; Awnings, Shelters &amp; Shades for Summer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-shelters-for-rain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep59 &#8211; Shelters for Rainy Days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dome Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Touring Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/instant-swagger-3p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coleman Instant Swagger 3P Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tarps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tarps and Matting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/foam-annex-matting?c=Grey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supex Caravan Annex Floor Matting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/multi-camp-mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C-Gear Multi Camp Mat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultra-blue-poly-tarp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Ultra Blue Poly Tarp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultramesh-tarp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail Ultramesh Tarp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=footprint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Footprints<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-accessories#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rope &amp; Cord<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-accessories#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tent Pegs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gazebos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gazebos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping Mats<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking Tents<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hubba-hubba-2-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSR Hubba Hubba 2 Hiking Tent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/universal-2p-footprint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSR Universal 2P Footprint<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/eva-foam-floor-mat?c=Green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OZtrail EVA Foam Floor Mat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shortcuts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02:11 \u2013 Lauren\u2019s Opinion\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:39 \u2013 Do You Need a Groundsheet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:14 \u2013 Groundsheet Types<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:20 \u2013 What Size of Groundsheet is Best?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:02 \u2013 Groundsheets for Hiking Tents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lauren\u2019s Opinion\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having camped in many adverse environments and weather conditions, she maintains that she\u2019s yet to require a groundsheet. In Lauren\u2019s view, a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tarps\" target=\"_blank\">groundsheet<\/a> is yet another expense for an unnecessary addition to your camp kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, Ben points out that covering the ground beneath the awning is still a good idea, where a groundsheet is often necessary. In her camping career, Lauren has owned a number of standard <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=154\" target=\"_blank\">dome tents<\/a>, the Coleman Montana 12 CV Family tent, and a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camping-tents#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=86\" target=\"_blank\">canvas touring tent<\/a>; each featured heavy-duty PVC flooring, and \u2013 aside from the odd patch \u2013 she is yet to experience issues or identify damage after 30 years. Likewise, the floor of the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/instant-swagger-3p\" target=\"_blank\">Coleman Instant Swagger tent<\/a> also boasts sufficient strength and durability, though instead a woven, tarp-like material construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"A large grey groundsheet is covering a large space of bright orange dirt. In the background is a pitched tent and a 4WD with an awning. The sky is a vivid blue. \" class=\"wp-image-49768\" title=\"The need for a groundsheet depends on the set-up.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The need for a groundsheet depends on the set-up.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do You Need a Groundsheet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary objective of a groundsheet is to protect the tent floor. In some instances though, a tent\u2019s flysheet exposed to UV can become more damaged than many of its flooring components. That said, Ben clarifies that a groundsheet is best used in areas of high foot traffic, such as inside the door where campers are consistently stepping and applying body weight. On harder grounds such as the solid, sunbaked soil of outback Australia, or gravelly terrain, a groundsheet is also beneficial for protecting against wear and tear. Nonetheless, most tent floors are still likely to see a long life without a groundsheet given their high durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of a groundsheet is how it assists with pack-up, ensuring the tent floor isn\u2019t wet or dusty when it comes time to disassemble. That said, Lauren maintains that this can be avoided simply by using a trusty dustpan and brush. As well as being only a minor inconvenience, she appreciates the ritual associated with monitoring the state of the tent floor and keeping it under control. Plus, a groundsheet is just another piece to pack up \u2013 and just as unclean as your tent floor would have been without it anyway. Even so, Ben has never fussed with cleaning his groundsheet \u2013 he simply folds it as is and slides it into this wheel bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauren admits there could be a stronger argument for use of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/foam-annex-matting?c=Grey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">annex mat<\/a> within an annex, given its handiness as a non-permeable layer limiting the build-up of moisture. This can go both between the tent floor and the ground, and on top of the tent floor itself; the caveat being the style of camping you\u2019re partaking in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s wise to note too that some campgrounds and sites necessitate the use of a groundsheet, to protect their grass and aid in maintaining their terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Groundsheet Types<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Available in various shapes, sizes, and options depending on setup, the two groundsheet types are those of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultramesh-tarp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mesh<\/a> or shade cloth, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ultra-blue-poly-tarp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solid tarp<\/a>. The most common has a mesh construction, ideally fitted beneath the doorway and extended to under the awning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben owns an Oztent groundsheet specific to the Oztent RV which, while durable and visually appealing, has been cut to the same footprint as the tent itself and isn\u2019t entirely necessary for all set-ups. Instead, the same effect can be achieved with material measuring only two-thirds of that length to simply cover the doorway, allowing the pre-existing heavy-duty PVC tent flooring to protect the inside. This eradicates the excess, unnecessary fabric of a fitted groundsheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ben wears grey shorts and a black polo shirt as he positions a pole into an eyelet of a groundsheet in assembling the awning of the Oztent RV4 tent. The grass is dry and patchy, and the sky is cloudy. \" class=\"wp-image-49769\" title=\"Ben's groundsheet is cut to suit the footprint of the Oztent RV.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EP69-Body-Image-2-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Ben&#8217;s groundsheet is cut to suit the footprint of the Oztent RV. Credit: Snowys Outdoors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking tents tend to require a more solid groundsheet, given the harder nature of the grounds encountered. However, most camping tents suit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/multi-camp-mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mesh groundsheets<\/a>, which both allow for dust to fall through to keep the area tidy, and provide a more comfortable surface to walk on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, a &#8216;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=footprint\" target=\"_blank\">footprint<\/a>&#8216; is placed beneath the tent itself and usually matched to its shape (including the vestibule areas). This is the case for the BlackWolf Turbo tents, Oztent RV \/ RX series, and Coleman varieties. Footprints for the latter are small, though adequate to cover the front door area where campers more often place their feet. Fit to the size of your tent, a benefit of a footprint is how it eradicates the concern of securing the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-accessories#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=118\" target=\"_blank\">guy rope<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/tent-accessories#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=52\">pegs<\/a>. Their edges also tend not to protrude from beneath the tent base, conveniently allowing for rain to run down and underneath the tent as opposed to catching on the footprint and ponding in the centre. In some cases, customers simply pay extra to have the footprint custom-cut to their tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Size of Groundsheet is Best?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is different for every adventurer, as it depends on the area you aim to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben and Lauren first suggest asking yourself why you may want or need a groundsheet. If it\u2019s solely to protect the tent floor, simply measure the floor (e.g. the living area) and buy as close to those dimensions as what\u2019s available. Depending on how large or tedious the space, another idea is to buy two footprints, attach them to each other, and tailor them both to cover your space. For example, between one and two long sheets is often enough to cover the space beneath a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/gazebos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gazebo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also wise to consider where you <em>don\u2019t<\/em> need a groundsheet. For example, the tent floor won\u2019t need protection from foot traffic in the areas where there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sleeping mat<\/a>, or in areas where campers are mostly stationary or asleep. Plus, in determining the size of your groundsheet, consider whether there may be a dual use for it \u2013 for example, a tarp shelter or a wind break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both mesh and tarp are suitable, mesh material as a wind break allows a slight breeze, lessens the wind pressure, and prevents the billowing sail often typical of a solid tarp. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-wind-rain-when-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In Ep8 \u2013 Unexpected Wind &amp; Rain When Camping<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R6CFG5x7PFk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep38 \u2013 Awnings, Shelters &amp; Shades for Summer<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-shelters-for-rain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep59 \u2013 Shelters for Rainy Days<\/a>, Ben and Lauren discuss various methods in which shelters can be applied, including the use of groundsheets and tarps. Ultimately, keeping more than one groundsheet in the camp kit allows more versatility and room to move with how each can be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A large groundsheet with a moat surrounding a tent for the annex can often require pegging through the groundsheet itself. While the position of the holes may vary based on how your groundsheet is placed each time, frequently puncturing holes can nonetheless damage and deteriorate it over time. To prevent this, Ben and Lauren recommend fitting the groundsheet with eyelets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Groundsheets for Hiking Tents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Commonly referred to as a \u2018footprint\u2019, these are more beneficial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hiking-tents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiking tents<\/a> due to their lighter-weight structure. In turn, the groundsheet itself is lighter in construction, which keeps pack weight to a minimum. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/universal-2p-footprint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">footprints<\/a>, such as that for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/hubba-hubba-2-tent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSR Hubba Hubba<\/a>, can be set up in various ways \u2013 including as a groundsheet with the flysheet over the tent\u2019s inner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most groundsheets, a hiking tent groundsheet is ideally used in the high-traffic areas of hiking tents. When hiking, Ben utilises his insulative, multi-use, silver space blanket as a groundsheet, emergency shelter, windbreak, and a surface to sleep on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, hiking tent or not, interlocking <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/eva-foam-floor-mat?c=Green\" target=\"_blank\">EVA foam mats<\/a> are another option \u2013 though in wetter conditions, these can become sodden and difficult to maintain. Alternatively, non-stick mesh <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/foam-annex-matting?c=Green\" target=\"_blank\">annex mats<\/a> are soft on the foot; Lauren admits she is now considering this as a flooring component of her camp set-up. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a groundsheet user? If so, what size is yours, and what\u2019s your set-up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgpO6k-UyaYgwyLg0ESceCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0wy9b822eekXe00bAIqPbX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/snowys-camping-show\/id1527530990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iTunes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/db56692e-96e7-418d-929d-88c5fde70b1a\/Snowys-Camping-Show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Music<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-snowys-camping-show-79675943\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iHeartRadio<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pca.st\/z1mx2k64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pocket Casts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcastaddict.com\/podcast\/3281467\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast Addict<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=618483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stitcher<\/a>&nbsp;so you never miss an upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-087cbd57-77e9-4533-b8fc-12f45f86e371\">If you have any questions for Ben and Lauren, make sure you head over to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/snowys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook group<\/a>&nbsp;and let us know as we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-78e4097f-2fbd-446d-a99b-9a3d09f52d17\">Catch you out there!<\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-49761 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='49761' data-nonce='991e9a00de' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-49761 lc'>1<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-49761 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to the full episode here: Or watch the video version here: Ben and Lauren\u2019s friendship is built on a solid foundation of understanding, patience, and compassion. 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