NE Roundup 2012
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Topic: NE Roundup 2012
Posted By: g4royce
Subject: NE Roundup 2012
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2012 at 4:15pm
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As it's never too early to start planning, here's the thread for ideas on where & when to do the 2012 NE Roundup. I'm going to reserve the following 2 posts for future easy reference on where & when we decide, who's attending and links to other Roundup relevant info such as activities & restaurants.
------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2012 at 4:16pm
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Here is the Summary for the NorthEast 2012 Roundup. (REVISION 9/21/2012) September 22-23, 2012 Sat & Sun CAMPGROUND INFO Pioneer Campground about 45 miles west near LaPorte PA on US 220
www.pioneercampground.com. 570-946-9971
ATTENDEES Podsible Dream #53* techntrek #51* Old Dingo #50- secretbard #2 rick350 #10- Paige #5 * indicates event organizers - indicates rpodnation attendees Additional Notes: 1) Podsible Dream has negotiated a group discount for us, so please tell the campground that you are with the group to get your discount and indicate if you would like a site near the group or not. 2) The Campground Chilli Cookout is also scheduled for that weekend, so bring your best Chilli recipe if you wish to participate. 3) I will update this list as more sign up. If you are not on the list after you have confirmed your reservation with the campground and it's been 2 days since you have posted your site # in this thread, please PM me your Site # so I can add you to the list. facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/477145278971761/?context=create - https://www.facebook.com/events/477145278971761/?context=create
See you all there!
------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2012 at 4:17pm
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Other Roundup Relevant Info: (Revision: 6/20/2012) Area Attractions
1) Eaglesmere is about 10 miles to the west. A cute little artsy town in the middle of the mountains. 2) There are also a number of close by state parks with terrific geologic character, including the 'Grand Canyon of PA'. 3) Podsible Dream found a neat road house close by the campground entrance called the Sullivan County Roadhouse that has tremendous character and obviously a lot of local characters! ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2012 at 4:31pm
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Our suggestions for the NE Roundup for 2012 are: July 28 & 29 VT, Harpoon Brewery New England BBQ Championships. Stay @ KOA Quechee Oct 6 & 7 VT, Harpoon Brewery, Oktoberfest Stay @ KOA Quechee There's also Lake Placid, the Berkshires to catch the Boston Symphony, Cape Cod, NH, Maine (Bar Harbor?) or even upstate NY if everyone's coming from south and west. Any ideas? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2012 at 8:39pm
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Tracey, we had contemplated someplace up near Lake George for a summer roundup, thinking about it before. There are some active folks up in upstate NY that should have some knowledge of campgrounds suitable for group get togethers. ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 10:35am
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Lake George sounds good. We had originally planned to stop by Lake George for a few days on our way from Watkins Glen to Windsor VT but had to cancel enroute due to a/c & fridge failure in that heatwave last summer. That was a brutal 2 weeks. We had never seen so many RVs and TVs pulled over on the side of the road due to overheating or in the process of being towed. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2012 at 9:52pm
| There is a nice campground just outside of Bar Harbor that we used a few years ago on the way back from Nova Scocia. That would be fun... |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 8:21pm
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Any other ideas? Some good speculation will help generate interest. We found some interesting touring in the Hudson Valley - from West Point to Albany on both sides of the river. We'd be happy to do some more exploring. It would be an easy side trip to Cooperstown, the Berkshires, and the Catskills.
I'll start looking into campgrounds. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Iteach5th
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 10:11pm
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Interlake RV park in Rhinebeck, NY was nice
http://interlakervpark.com/ - http://interlakervpark.com/ Rip van Winkle in the Catskills http://www.ripvanwinklecampgrounds.com/ - http://www.ripvanwinklecampgrounds.com/ Birchwood acres in Ellenville,NY http://www.nyjellystone.com/ - http://www.nyjellystone.com/ Late summer works for us ------------- "Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right"- Henry Ford 2011 RP-177 2009 Jeep Cherokee 1982 Coleman Redwood pup |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2012 at 2:55pm
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While we loved Watkins Glen State Park, we don't recommend it for July/August because it's too hot (both for people & the TV). It's also dry-camping as there are no hookups and generators are only permitted for a few hours a day just to refresh a battery. The Fingerlakes area is really pretty and there are lots of wineries, breweries and artisan cheese places to try. The only thing is that we'd need to tow on a highway as the area is really hilly and not TV-friendly. There's the Fingerlakes Wine festival in July (at the Watkins Glen Racetrack) that we'd NOT recommend bc it's too crowded both at the event and camping on site. Plus, it was stressful as there were lots of drunk people that brought their own fireworks and were setting them off over their own trailers all day and all night.  (Fire hazard anyone?)We liked Herkimer KOA (for the campground flyfishing  ) and the proximity to the Heidelburg bakery. But there doesn't seem to be any other major attractions nearby.We also heard good things about the Newburg KOA but haven't tried it yet. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: rudyunknown
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2012 at 5:12pm
| newbie here, would love to join u guys, given i dont have a dual sport ride that same weekend of the ride :) |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 9:47pm
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Any more suggestions for places or dates? ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 11:19pm
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There's always Cape Cod :) ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2012 at 7:42am
LOL, we would prefer something a little farther south this year.  Any suggestions for northern PA?------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2012 at 8:22pm
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OK R-Pod campers, we have a suggestion. In Northern Pennsylvania; in the Endless Mountains; near the Grand Canyon (of Pennsylvania). Check out www.pioneercampground.com. We stayed there twice as tent campers, really enjoyed it, felt comfortable and welcome. The area is very rural, a number of state parks around for sightseeing and the Grand Canyon of PA is truly impressive. We remember it as a popular spot, so it would be good to plan reservations early. We like late spring or early fall for the mountains- and as we are anxious to get out there again, the earlier the better. We can always plan another venture for later in the fall! Comments?
Walt and Chris. ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2012 at 9:57pm
| I'm game to go there ( http://www.pioneercampground.com - www.pioneercampground.com ) would need to be Fall as spring is getting to be pretty solid already. I do need to plan some trips down to codorus state park pa |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2012 at 4:10am
I'd be game for that as well.  I'm only a hop skip and jump from where that is... well almost. It would be interesting to put a face on some of your names. To meet you that is. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2012 at 9:59pm
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We're all a lot better looking than our names sound.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: PodSquad
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2012 at 9:12am
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We would be *very* interested in meeting for a roundup! Will be following the thread to see any updated posts - last post was in January - so it's time to make our plans, podders!
------------- The PodSquad - Drew, Deb and Marsh |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2012 at 6:26pm
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We would be delighted to have you join us for a roundup! We suggested a campground in NE Pa for a get together, heard from one of our locals that later in the summer or early fall would fit best for them , so it will probably be at that time. We are going to Francis Slocum SP in NE PA over Memorial day Weekend and plan to check out the suggested campground as well as others in the area. We will provide a report when we get back to let folks know what we find.
Anyone want to suggest a weekend? We can check the campground, or the state park for availability. Thanks for the tweak, PodSquad! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 30 May 2012 at 8:39pm
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OK R-Pod campers, we spent the Memorial Day weekend at Frances Slocum State Park in the Poconos. Very nice park, quiet, verrryy clean!, and pleasant. PAparks are great, but adult beverages are a no-no.
We promised to visit the Pioneer Campground about 45 miles west near LaPorte PA on US 220. So we did, and introduced ourselves as reps of a group of R-Podders interested in finding a place where we could all be close together in a pleasant place. The campground has been revamped since we were last there. New gravel roads and sites. very clean, pool (salt water), entertainment, and at 2000 feet on top of a ridge, it is cooler than valley sites. It is also at the east end of the "Endless Mountains" an area of PA that includes a number of neat state parks and small towns in the northern half of PA, including the Grand Canyon of PA - a 1500 foot deep river gorge with access on both sides. the camp owner was delighted to help us figure out which weekend would be the best in terms of open sites. We told her late August or September would fit best into schedules at theis time. Her main openings for 6-8 sites together are the last weekend in August 24-26 or in September 7-9, 21-23 or 28-30. Labor Day already has a group in place. There is no reason that the days before and after a weekend couldn't be reserved as well. We will be in contact with her as the summer progresses. But once we agree on a good (or better) weekend for us all, then we can start doing reservations. She is willing to assist by moving a couple of reservations around so we can be together. Current open areas with water and electric are around the STOP sign in the center of the park. all electric sites have cable TV. If you visit www.pioneercampground.com, there is a map, photos, list of activities and rates. I have a number of brochures, maps and the like i can mail if someone wants them. For information about the region visit www.endlessmountains.org, and www.sullivanpachamber.com. From central NJ (Princeton area) it was 150 miles up the Northeast Extension of the PA TPK and then about 45 miles across county/state highways - one hour or so. total about 4-4.5 hours. From east or west the easiest access is I80 to I180 to US 220. From the south or north, I81 takes you to the region. A number of good grades on in the area, but we had no real problems with our rig. Please check the campground out. We have found that area to be very pleasant and 'out of the way'! It is also in one of the darker areas of the NorthEast for sky watching. I will have my small reflector scope with us for folks who want to take a tour of the heavens. I will also post this on the nation forum, as I note a number of other Philly , NY and CT, NJ area podders have joined the forums to learn more about our passion! What is your choice for the best week end? Cheers, the newly retired Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 31 May 2012 at 2:34am
| Way to go on retiring! Boy this means you get to camp even more now. I will look into our schedule but sept 22 or 29th works better for us |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 31 May 2012 at 7:56am
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Looks like a decent campground. What do you like about the commercial campground vs. the state park you were in? About a 3 hour drive for us so doable for a weekend w/o taking any extra time off, which is always a problem for my wife during the school year.
Early September is probably better for us. Late August my wife is back to work so she probably won't want to go anywhere, and the weekend of 9/28 we already have a camping trip planned with my wife's girl scout troop. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 31 May 2012 at 8:29pm
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We liked the warm and friendly feeling at Pioneer. There is a pool too. The other thing is that many of the PA Parks in that area seem to be suburban, whereas the Pioneer is on top of a ridge line (2000 ft)in an area surrounded by large parks, conservation areas and wildlife management areas (don't be fooled by the entry road- there is a large fracking depot yard at the corner.) Once one is in the camp it is quiet and calm. The owner was very helpful and imitmated that she would move other campers around to get a group as close together as she could - the SP is first come, first served. Pioneer has a stocked store, where the SP doesn't. In the SP there is also the large number of posted signs for alcohol prohibition, which puts a damper on group get-togethers.
We are thinking that we would set up for the first weekend that at least three Pods can be together, and hope that the rest can free up that time to join us. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 6:38pm
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Our schedule is firming up for September. The best weekend for us is 22-23 September. If we can get some others on that weekend I will go back to Kathy, the campground owner, and tell her to expect a pod of Pods (just what is the collective form of R-Pod, anyway?) that weekend.
That should be a good weekend- warm days-cool nights! Maybe even some color on the trees in the highlands. Let us know. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 8:12pm
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Poda? Podi? Podii (like plural Prius - Prii)? Ped (like goose - geese)? Poden (ox - oxen)?
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 4:27pm
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I dunno Doug, some of those don't sound too clean (or easy to say)!!
I like a pod of Pods. I have two affirmatives from the [other] forum for the weekend of the 22nd of September. That makes four I think. So I will write to Kathy at Pioneer and let he know to expect a pod of us that weekend. I will try to convince Chris to make it a long weekend (easy to say now that I am retired  .
We will all have to make own own reservations at www.pioneercampground.com. See you in September (when the summer's through)! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2012 at 6:26pm
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Just talked to my wife, and we will be there! It will be two camping trips in two weekends, but what the heck.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 4:11pm
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We can't be sure about the dates until end of June :( How many pods will we have for this PA roundup? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2012 at 5:45pm
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Hi Tracy. If you folks can make it, we wil have six. I hope more will sign on as time goes on! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 9:44am
Hi. Just joined the group. Picking up our first camper - the 176T - this weekend. We can't wait!
 We'll go to the Roundup, too. Are folks getting sites near each other, or just random sites in the campground?
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 1:04pm
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Welcome! From what I understand the campground manager will try to put us together.
Walt - I assume you need each of us to call and make a reservation and identify ourselves as part of the pod gathering? ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 5:14pm
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Hello, E Train, and welcome aboard!!
------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 5:15pm
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Everyone --
I heard back from the Campground owner last evening. She has recommended that we start with sites 11 thru 14 and 8,9, 10, or 1-5 and 50, 51, 54, 54. I sent her an email and asked if we could mix and match, because some of those sites are on the common entry drive area. So I suggested 11-14 and 50-54. They are now aware of our intentions and we should each go ahead and make our reservations. Chris and I have asked for 53 (shows as a seasonal, but is now open.) I will alk with her tonite or tomorrow. That weekend is their Chili Cook-off, so if that is one of your passions, bring the makin's along!! I currently count six pods with the intent of being there. AS folks register, we can set up a list and decide what group activities we want to pursue. I did make a cornhole set this winter, so that will be along with us. The campground is www.pioneercampground.com. The phone is 570-946-9971. The website has an abundance of information with clear maps and info on all the amenities. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2012 at 8:48am
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Hi everyone,
Here is the latest as of Tuesday night, 12 June. The following is from an email from Kathy, the manager: "What I will do in the meantime is set sites 11, 12, 13, 14, 50, 51 and 53 aside for your group and I will set you up in site #53. I think I will also set aside sites 64 and 65 for now. Your R Pod colleagues can send us reservation requests by email through our website www.pioneercampground.com or via telephone. Please ask them to mention they are part of the group. I will try to hold all of the sites until July 15th. If for some reason I reach the point that I need sites for the dates you are coming before July 15th, I'll give you a call so that you can give your members a heads up that we need to finalize your reservations, otherwise their sites may not be as close together. Since you are bringing at least 6 or 7 units, we will offer all of your members our discounted rate regardless of whether they are AAA auto club or Good Sam members, so the cost per night is $37.80 ($75.60 for the weekend)." The rate includes electric, water hookups and cable. PLease let me know on here when you make your reservation and which site you have chosen. Looking forward to a fun round-up.
Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2012 at 4:06pm
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I just submitted my request using their form. I only asked to be near 53, I didn't specify one of the sites listed above. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 1:05pm
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I just talked with them on the phone and firmed up my reservation. I'll be on site 51. She said she's had multiple inquiries just today from our group and that we've all been very prompt in taking care of business. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 4:30pm
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All right , Doug! Are the girls coming this trip?
------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 5:37pm
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We'll all be there. I'll have to wait for my wife to get home from work, and its a 3-hour trip, so I doubt we would arrive before 8 on that Friday. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 6:19pm
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Have Amber bring her meanest chili recipe for the cook-off!
Enjoy your trip this weekend. Our next outing is the weekend after 4th of july, down near the Jersey shore. ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2012 at 5:06pm
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The E Train (and E-Pod??) are all set... We are in Site 4. Not on the original reserved list, but Kathy recommended it for me, the camping newbie, and it is adjacent to the other sites. |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2012 at 5:31pm
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Very good, E-train! We're glad you can join us. I believe you make four confirmed pods. If you can let us know a little more about you, we can be a bit less formally anonymous!
Looking forward to it! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2012 at 7:37pm
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I have started to fill in the Event Summary in the space I reserved in post #2. It is meant to be a quick reference to reduce reading through the entire multi-page thread in case there are any last minute changes of venue or schedule. Please PM me your Site # once you have confirmed your reservation and I will add you to the list of attendees. If I have not added you in 2 days, please send me another nice PM reminder. See you all there! ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2012 at 8:15pm
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Thanks, Tracy!
Add to post #3 that Eaglesmere is about 10 miles to the west. A cute little artsy town in the middle of the mountains. There are also a number of close by state parks with terrific geologic character, including the 'Grand Canyon of PA'. We found a neat road house close by the campground entrance called the Sullivan County Roadhouse that has tremendous character and obviously a lot of local characters! 
Hope to hear from more podders soon! Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2012 at 3:22am
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This might conflict with my NY state fishing trip on Saranac Lake. I'll have to touch base with my father and brother and find out for sure. If it doesn't, then I will be there. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2012 at 1:32pm
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Is anyone interested in getting t'shirts (or similar) made up? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=42&KW=graphic+shirt&PID=829&title=r-pod-annual-group-campout#829 - Here is a link to something that I found in the forum from 2009..... [I may have some connections.]  ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2012 at 5:13pm
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Good news. I've reserved a spot and I'm coming. I requested number 50, if it is still available or any of the 50s if it isn't. I plan on coming on Friday (21st) and staying through Monday (24th). I figure since I am going to be driving two and a half hours, I am going to enjoy a little extra relax time there. I actually plan on doing this every year since I've gotten to know all of you. If you guys wanted to do this twice a year, I would be down for it. Either way, I look forward to meeting all of you. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2012 at 5:10pm
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Great news, Secretbard,! Looking forward to being with you.
Send a PM to g4royce (Tracy) so your name can be added to the list. We'll start an activities scruple soon. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2012 at 5:12pm
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Pretty neat sHirt ETrain. Can we do these reasonably for about thirty shirts? ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2012 at 5:22pm
Thanks Walt. I look forward to seeing you and the rest of the gang as well.  We'll have to have a camp fire, roast marshmallows and tell scary stories.  Gary ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2012 at 7:06pm
I am sure we can figure something out! ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2012 at 11:31pm
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Looks like I will be in site number 2 which backs up to site 51. I just wanted all of us to be close together. Sounds like it will work for me. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2012 at 9:21am
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That'll be fine.... We are in site #4 .... ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 5:44pm
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I just wanted to add that I will also try and update the other forum when we are closer to the event date in case of site outages. just so everyone has the most updated info :) ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2012 at 6:37pm
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Hi Tracy ,
There are probably two more that have indicated an interest in being with us. I will send out personal notes to them and others in the north east this week. Will also contact Kathy at Pioneer. How 'bout yy'all? Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Gloggles
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2012 at 7:35am
We are new to podding and would love to join you all however, the site URL to the campground is not working so I cannot get locations and pricing. Is it correct? Possibly the site is just down..... ------------- James and Deana Myers 2013 RP-181G 'EscapePod' 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Classic http://goo.gl/maps/D08VA - EscapePod Landings |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2012 at 8:27am
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Hi Gloggles! We' love to have you join us. I just tried the website, www.pioneercampground.com, and it opened just fine.
Give it another try. Give Kathy a call and tell her you are with us, if you firm your plans. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2012 at 9:09am
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Yay! The more the merrier. Can't wait. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2012 at 10:18am
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Just a friendly reminder to PM your confirmations and site #s if you haven't already so I can add you to the list in Post #2. On the same note, be sure to check Post #2 and Post #3 for more details on the meet-up closer to the date. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2012 at 9:10am
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Goggles, any luck contacting the Pioneer Campground? ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: rudyunknown
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 11:54am
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we are interested in joining u guys out there....will double check with the lord and supreme commander ------------- 2011 Rpod 171 Tundra Rudy Reshmi n big Omkar n lil Arjun |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2012 at 3:38pm
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Should be a big-and-happy group.
A little over one month away! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2012 at 11:13am
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Hi rudyunknown! We'll be excited to have you with us in LaPorte. If you get the appropriate sign-offs from the commander, and make reservations, please send a private message to "g4royce" so she can add you to the tally sheet.
Everyone else: I will be doing more planning in the coming week, so look for more information. If you haven't fully decided, please consider joining us. Give Kathy a call and make a reservation!! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2012 at 4:36pm
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Yay! ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2012 at 8:10pm
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Hello everyone,
We have a couple questions for those that are coming to the Sept. 22-23 event.
We are considering staying over Sunday night at Pioneer Campground. Is anyone else is planning on staying over Sunday night?
Next question, we have decided to use an awning instead of the R-dome that came with our 2011 181G R-pod. Is there anyone coming to the roundup that would like to purchase our R-dome? Cost is $200. It is brand new, never used. Set it up once at home, and attempted to set it up at a campground, but decided to take it back down.
IF someone is interested in purchasing it, we will bring it with us and save you the cost of shipping, if no one is interested, we will definitely NOT bring it, saving space for other stuff in our R-pod and TV. Please advise if anyone interested.
We are planning on arriving Friday, hopefully before dark.
We are looking forward to meeting all of you and seeing your R-Pod.
This will be our first Roundup, and we are so excited about it.
Bob and Sylvia ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2012 at 9:28pm
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Welcome! You can also post your dome for sale in the flea market sub-forum. Personally we'll be there from Friday evening to Sunday mid-day.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2012 at 2:51am
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I'll be staying Sunday night and leaving Monday. It's my first time too. I am very excited. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2012 at 2:03pm
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We have not booked the extra day, but are considering it. ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2012 at 9:52pm
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Hi everyone!
I got a call today from Kathy, the manager of Pioneer Campground. She confirmed seven reservations. She would like to offer sites 13and14 to a couple of large trailers. So.... If you would like to join our hearty band, please register with the campground ASAP! She would lik to know if more folks are bringing their R-pods and be in with us. We have thought that we could participate in the chili cook off on Saturday and then join together for s'mores and a nightcap around our campfire. Then get together for a potluck breakfast on Sunday AM before folks decide to leave. How does that sound? Tracy, can you post this to the Facebook page? See you in three weeks!! Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2012 at 12:24am
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Done! Here's the link to the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/477145278971761/ - https://www.facebook.com/events/477145278971761/
------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2012 at 8:56am
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Those plans sound great to me! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2012 at 7:46pm
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It looks like (from the Forest River forum) there is going to be a small FROG meetup at Ive's Run in PA the following weekend (Sept 28/29/30). We are thinking about it - looking to squeeze a few extra outings in before the big chill. Any other Podders going? ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2012 at 8:14pm
We had the misfortune last year (on a regular trip, not a rally) of being on a narrow lot between a Class A and a 5th wheel and it was not very enjoyable. Luckily it only lasted for a day and the Class A left. For this reason, we're not particularly interested in a rally that will most likely have rigs much bigger than ours. If there could be some way that smaller rigs could be grouped together we would definitely consider a larger all-inclusive rally. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 9:54am
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One week to go! Looks like my wife is working on something chilli-related for the campground cookoff. I think she's looking at roasted chilis (one L) as a base for the chilli (two Ls) to kick it up a notch. I'm working on omlettes to order for Sunday's breakfast. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2012 at 2:09pm
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Looks like we're seven pods confirmed as of Thursday Sept 13, for the Round-up:
Podsible Dream #53 techntrek #51 The E Train #4 Old Dingo #50 secretbard #2 rick350 #10 Paige #5 I talked to Kathy on Thursday, she will release the other sites she had available for us, but if someone else shows up will try to get them close by our area. Sounds like most are trying to arrive on Friday afternoon or evening. There is a large sign at the top of the hill on the left from the south on US 220 - hard to miss. Just past the Sullivan County Roadhouse - looks like it might be a swinging place, actually --- good food, we can vouch for that! Plan is to meet as we get together on Friday and Saturday; check out the area, play games or lounge around on Saturday; there is a chili cook off on Saturday afternoon/evening - everyone is welcome to participate - chili must be cooked on site!; happy hour(s) at our place or other designated site; Sunday Pot Luck breakfast/brunch at site 53, bring something to share, we'll have coffee and juice. Sunday - time to go or more local sightseeing for those sticking around another night! Rick350 has been volunteered to guarantee good weather - temps in high 60s, sunshine, lows in the 40's around the fire. The organizers suggest that you take up any complaints about the weather with him - I'm sure compliments would be accepted as well. I will have my small telescope set up for star and planet viewing, so let's hope for good weather!! See you next weekend! Walt and Chris ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 7:07am
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All packed and ready to go! See you in La Porte! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 8:25am
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I'm leaving tomorrow morning (Friday). When are you guys leaving? ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 9:34am
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We can not leave till tomorrow afternoon. How long does it take you to get there? Our ride will be at least 4.5 hours.
Wish it were today! We too are almost completely packed and ready to go.
Bob and Sylvia
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 11:32am
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We will leave around 9ish. The map app says just under 4 hrs from here at hi way speed. At 55-60 mph, I figure about 5 hours with a lunch break. Gotta get over a few of those Appalachian ridges...puff, puff, puff...
Secretbard, are you one or two? Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 11:38am
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I was checking my GPS and I'm about 2 hours and 47 minutes away (144 miles), so I'm probably closer than many of you. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 11:53am
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I'm packing up and hitching up tonight. I'm hoping to get on the road at 3 tomorrow. Google says it will take us 3 hours but I anticipate hitting some rush hour traffic, too. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2012 at 3:42pm
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Hope all have a fun time. |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 7:03pm
Bummer! I am sad to report that the E-Train has pneumonia. We won't be joining you guys as planned.  Luckily, though, no hospital stay, just a round of antibiotics (hopefully) and he'll be back on the trail. Have fun, and take/post lots of pics.P.S. - I am leaving the camper packed, and as soon as I get the Dr. Mom clearance, we are going somewhere! ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 8:06pm
 removed The E Train from the list in post #2------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2012 at 10:31pm
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Sorry to hear about your malady, E train! We all hope you will get better soon!
Tracy, we'll miss you and Greg too! So we have six pods- two 171's, two 177's - one older one new, one 172' and a 181G that makes the rest of us feel smaller! We all arrived and set up by about 7:00, and then gathered at our site around the campfire for conversation and s'mores. Lots of common experiences, faiths, and camping tales. Looks like some showers tonite. Hope for blue skies tomorrow. .  ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2012 at 8:51pm
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A great weekend, concluded! Technically the 3rd NE Roundup in the last year. We really lucked out and the heavy rain that was forecast for Saturday stayed to the west and north. We loved taste-testing at the chilli cookoff (I believe half of the podders entered), and hanging out with a great crowd of campers. Several of us gave pod tours - as usual, and unsurprising since they put us right in the middle of the campground where everyone would see us. The campground owners were great to work with before and during the weekend, going the extra mile to keep us together and help out when we needed it (I got my LP tank refilled and they drove me back to my campsite so I wouldn't have to carry it). Looking forward to pics of the great sunset and campfires.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2012 at 10:06pm
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Hi everyone. Indeed we all had a great time this weekend. Unfortunately, Chris and I shared that cold I was fighting all weekend, so we spent today just napping and recovering. Getting better tonight, so I will get some photos posted tomorrow.
Thanks to the rest of the pod passel for making our round up so enjoyable! More tomorrow! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 5:35pm
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Our round-up last weekend (21-23 Sept '12) at Pioneer Campground in Sullivan County, NE Pennsylvania was a great sucess. By about 7:30-8:00 PM Friday evening everyone had arrived, set up and joined the circle around the campfire at site 4 - Podsible Dream's pod and camp - which was volunteered for the purpose. The earlier arrivals had already visited each other's pods to pass judgment on the pod mods and other accessories. There were six pods – Secretbard (Gary) in his 172, Paige (Joanne and Pete and the two old pugs) in their 177, Rick 350 (Pam and Rick) in their new 177, techntrek (Amber, Doug, Hailey and Harley the wonder Chug) in their 171, Podsible dream (Walt and Chris) in their 171, and the 181G of the Big Dingo and Mrs. Dingo (Sylvia and Bob) which was the hit of the day. After several hours of introductory chat and many s'mores, we all headed in for the night. Saturday dawned partly cloudy and cool (we were at 2000 feet in the forest). After late breakfasts, more visits and the like, some went exploring the local area and historic sites, others made their chili for the campground chili cook off that afternoon, and others just hung out and read or chatted. At three o'clock the chili pots were due in the activity center and the judging began at 3:30. There were 23 different chilis in the cook-off - the r-pods entered three of them (Chris, Bob and Pete). All of us attending were the Judges. After the votes were tallied and we all had a chance to cool off our palates, the winners were announced. Although we were not first or second prize winners, our youngest podder drew the consolation prize winner, and Old Dingo (Bob) went home with a brand new cast iron dutch oven for his next culinary venture! We all adjourned to site 4 and the firepit for another round of pleasant conversation and adult beverages and some great cheese and cracker snacks topped off with even more s'mores (of course!). At that discussion we discovered that four out of six of the families were of the same church affiliation (Presbyterian) - quite a coincidence. The evening promised to bring showers and thundershowers overnight, so we adjourned to our pods to straighten up our sites and batten down for inclement weather. When we had completed that task, we looked up and noted brilliant stars, no clouds and a crescent moon setting in the west - so much for prognostication!! A late Sunday morning, with brisk temps in the mid-40's and a fire going in the pit and lots of hot coffee in the pot. We put together a pot luck brunch with more than enough to eat for all. Your able admin and moderator, Techntrek, acted as chef and provided yummy omelets for all. After a bit, the time came to part our ways and we all reluctantly drifted off to our pods to prep for the ride home. The lone holdouts were the Dingos and Secretbard, who decided to stay over till Monday. As we left the campground they were setting some burgers on the Coleman grill for lunch. We all found the Pioneer Campground to be very welcoming and friendly, and excited to have a group of R-pods at their campground. the facility has electric, water and cable service to all sites, nice flat and smooth stone parking areas, tables and large piled-stone firepits. There was a well equipped store, clean restrooms and showers, ample firewood at reasonable costs, and, as Doug pointed out, propane refills if needed. Kathy, the manager and her team run a clean and well maintained campground and the service was cheerful and impeccable. Here are a bunch of photos: The pod passel - tough to get us all in one photo - techntrek was in the woods behind the upper pod, rick350 was around the corner to the right- but here are four of us. 
Our group: Rick and Pam 
Bob and Sylvia 
Doug, Amber and Hailey 
Joanne and Pete 
Gary 
The group together after the chili cook off. The family with the two kids in the uppper left are not ours - the two parents were winners in the cook off and apparently thought this was a winners picture! Chris and Walt are in the lower right - the only photo of us together - we were usually taking the pictures! 
Saturday Sunset - lovely pink and orange clouds portend not so nice overnight weather - that didn't materialize! 
The hangout at site 4: 
Chili tasting in the activity center a lovely log cabin style building with a kitchen, bar, tables and a big deck. The ower is the woman in the green golf shirt. 
Sunday - your admin cooks a mean omelet - one for everyone!! 
And here we are at brunch - feeding our faces of course! 
We are all looking forward to a gathering next year or perhaps sooner....!! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 5:50pm
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Excellent write-up! I'll have to pull our own pics together if I can find the time. Between meetings over the next 3 nights and another camping trip this weekend I may not find it... ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 6:40pm
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Good Job Walt
You captured it very well.
Thanks for all your working in putting this event together.
Sylvia and Bob ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 8:31pm
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SOUNDS LIKE UALL HAD A GREAT TIME,GOOD WEATHER AND ALL,WISH I COULD HAVE MADE IT BUT MY BETTER HALF HAD A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT,AND COULD NOT MAKE THE TRIP,MAYBE NEXT TIME I WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT.HAPPY TRAILS TO ALL OF YOU rex pHp stuart fla. ------------- jrr |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 9:30pm
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Looks like a good get together, I can almost smell the food in southern Indiana. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 10:45pm
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I had a good time for my first Pod get-together. Thank you all for the tours and conversation. I absorbed the conversations and elder experiences like a sponge. I really look forward to our next group outing. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 8:26am
Here is a photo of just Podders. We had a great time at the round up. Thank you for all the organizing! ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 1:48pm
A couple more photos of the NE Roundup.
  ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 7:51pm
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Thanks for the photo cleanup! What happened to Hailey?
Them pugs look especially menacing!!! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Paige
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 8:09pm
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Hailey took the photo. ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 01 Oct 2012 at 8:21pm
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That's right! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 9:08am
Glad to see everyone had a great time & again we apologize for not being able to make it at the last minute  ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2012 at 5:44pm
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We hereby punish you and sentence you to a weekend of camping.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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