More Florida Newbies
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Topic: More Florida Newbies
Posted By: Cajunsoul
Subject: More Florida Newbies
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2013 at 3:21pm
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My wife, Melanie, and I live in St. Augustine. We purchased our new 171 back in June of this year. I had neck surgery a week later and we were unable to use the rpod until September. That was torture. We have since camped twice and have two more trips planned before year's end. We absolutely love our pod. Thanks to this forum I was able to learn so much about our new toy. We were tent campers for years and there was so much to learn. In fact, this site was one of the reasons we decided to purchase our pod. I am a confirmed forum "lurker." I read several internet forums almost daily and have never felt compelled to post until now. You guys have one of the most informative and helpful sites I have seen. No question is too silly and in these times where civility seems to be a thing of the past, kindness and respect are the norm here. Thanks to all for making our entrance into the world of podding so much easier. |
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2013 at 3:47pm
So glad to hear you love your Pod. Congratulations, and welcome to posting and no longer just lurking. We'll all be very excited to hear about your adventures and as you know, we love new questions!!! Oh and pics!! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2013 at 7:06pm
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Greeting from another Saint Augustine Pod owner! You make 3 of us now on here. A senior moment is beating me over the head so I can't remember who the other one is. Pictures and more pictures are required as proof of camping or it didn't happen.  Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: The Tweeners
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2013 at 8:07pm
We are in St. Augustine as well  and we love our 178! Looking forward to a Florida get together .------------- Tweeners |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 5:58am
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Welcome from the other coast! ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 8:55am
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Welcome to the group! Kari and I live down the coast from you, in Titusville, the center of the Space Coast. Florida is finally starting to have a concentration of R-Pods. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: The Tweeners
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 9:22am
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Sounds like someone needs to plan a Florida get together. I would do it but I would like to attend one first LOL. ------------- Tweeners |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 9:45am
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Welcome, Cajunsoul. It is very affirming for the admins (me, TerryM, and rpodcamper) to read posts like this. We work hard to do the stuff you mention in your post, with one addition that isn't very visible because we are so successful - keep the spammers out. You wouldn't believe how many we block compared to the rare few that get a post or two on here before we nuke them. We are here because we own pods, too. Less obvious but mentioned many times is we welcome ex-podders and those that haven't ever owned a pod.
We've mentioned before that there is one other person to thank, our silent benefactor who keeps this site online at his expense AND without ads. ------------- 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: Paige
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 6:19pm
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We are in Fort Myers! Not all the time, as we are snowbirds. Looking forward to some camping in the pod. But first, we have to head back to 25 degree nights so we can celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. Not looking forward to cold temperatures for six full weeks!!! ------------- Paige and Pete 2010 177 - RPug 2012 Rav (six cylinder) New York & Florida residents 
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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2013 at 8:10pm
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cold rocks; we need a blizzard in st louis, i tick everyone off in st louis cuz i predict a 30 incher; bummer on rodgers; i pray for snow; sorry i just had to speak; way off subject here ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2013 at 9:15pm
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You can satisfy your cravings just a bit if you get up to northern Michigan, we are currently getting a bit of snow, supposed to get 1", not much but enough to put the pod into storage until next spring.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2013 at 9:20pm
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Welcome to the world of podding !!! rex pHp stuart fla ------------- jrr |
Posted By: Beckster
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2013 at 9:35am
Welcome from the Panhandle!! You'll love it! 
------------- r&r-pod: Becky/Bob & Sophie & Coco |
Posted By: Ivinest
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2013 at 1:22pm
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To The Tweeners: Safe and happy camping. Tom & Gloria 2013 R177 W/Tacoma TV Port Charlotte, Florida.
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Posted By: The Tweeners
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2013 at 6:40pm
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It was fun running into you as well. Enjoy the rest of your trip. If you are looking for GREAT fish tacos while you are staying at Gamble Rogers this week head to the Golden Lion just north of SR 100 in Flagler Beach on A1A...one of our favorite spots on a beautiful day. Enjoy Mike & Jody ------------- Tweeners |
Posted By: rpodD2
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 1:13pm
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Some more Florida Newbies. My Wife and I just recently purchased an r.pod R177, 2014 used ? believe it or.used 1 time. We live in Sebastian Fl. and we transitioned from Scamp 5th, wheel to this due to knees and so forth, so by now you know we are not spring chickens, but cant give up the travel/camping, we have owned 10 RV's since 1994. Is there a r.pod group or gathering in Fl.? Regards, rpodD2 Our TV is a 1994 Chev k1500 ------------- Anita & Dan RP177/ TV 08 GMC P/U |
Posted By: Ivinest
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 2:05pm
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Mike, Jody: Thanks for the suggestion. The fish tacos were great and we loved the beach at Gamble-Rogers State Park except for the last day when we had a 40 mph gale, which blew sand everywhere including into our bed. But, we will go back again next year anyway. Had a great time and are looking forward to our next trip into the Florida Panhandle... going to Top Sail State Park, another beach type park. Tom & Gloria 2013 R177 W/77 Taco TV
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Posted By: Ivinest
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 2:13pm
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Hey Dan:
Welcome to the forum and don't worry about podders in Florida. My wife and I run into them everywhere and it's just like meeting old friends. We all seem to gravitate to each other when in the same parks and there are many in Florida - many podders and parks that is. Hope to catch you sometime. We are always easy to find with our three travelling shelties. Tom & Gloria Port Charlotte, FL 2013 R177 W/77 Taco TV |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 5:34pm
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Welcome rpodD2.
------------- 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 Tweeners
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2013 at 5:47pm
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Welcome rpodD2...we are new to the group as well and hoping for a Florida gathering at sometime. We have camped at Sebastian State Park many times in the past but not with the Pod yet. Would love to go back but the "bugs" were so bad the last time we couldn't hardly stand it! Glad to hear you enjoyed the fish tacos Tom & Gloria...and the wind has been crazy along the east coast this November! Jody & Mike ------------- Tweeners |