4th annual winter campout - French Creek St. Pk PA
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Topic: 4th annual winter campout - French Creek St. Pk PA
Posted By: techntrek
Subject: 4th annual winter campout - French Creek St. Pk PA
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2014 at 9:21am
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Here is a link to last year's thread: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&KW=french+creek&PN=1&title=annual-winter-campout-french-creek-pa - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&KW=french+creek&PN=1&title=annual-winter-campout-french-creek-pa January 16-18, 2015 http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek/ - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek/ http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ucmprd2/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004691.pdf - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ucmprd2/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004691.pdf We've braved cold (8 and 10 F lows), a blizzard (very heavy snow 2 years ago), good 'shine, and expensive wineries, and the time has come again. Last year we did a joint campout with canvascampers.com, here is a link to their forum posting for this year's get-together: http://canvascampers.com/index.php?topic=3180.0 - http://canvascampers.com/index.php?topic=3180.0 Unfortunately I had to miss last year's campout at the last minute due to illness (thought it was cat scratch fever, turned out to be an odd case of shingles), but I'm ready for this year. It will be my first winter trip w/o the pod, though. I'm not sure where in the loop the Canvas group plans to book, the podders have always taken the spots right across from, or next to, the bath house. Looks like several takers on the canvas forum, so who else is in here? Edit: new links here for reservations and campground map: http://www.pa.reserveworld.com/SelectCampArea.aspx?PK_ID=6406 - http://www.pa.reserveworld.com/SelectCampArea.aspx?PK_ID=6406 http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004688.pdf - http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004688.pdf ------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2014 at 9:31am
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Would love to.. but alas, to far and a couple snowy passes to be expected between here and there..
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Posted By: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2014 at 9:46am
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Nobody has booked yet, we'll probably aim to be near the bathrooms as well since all the campers will be winterized. Last year I was in 39 I think. There are 3 Camping Cottages at the end of the loop with electric heat and beds that are only $45 per night. |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 07 Dec 2014 at 10:56pm
| I put in for a vacation day |
Posted By: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2014 at 7:36am
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Awesome Yak!!! TMMULL on CanvasCampers has booked one of the camping cottages for 3 nights Friday through Monday.
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2014 at 9:10pm
Donna said she is ready for a Winter Camp out in Key West Fla.  ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2014 at 10:12pm
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That's cheating! ------------- 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: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2014 at 7:30am
| We'll put some Jimmy Buffett on the radio and serve Margarita's. Same thing right? |
Posted By: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2014 at 10:05am
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http://canvascampers.com/index.php?topic=3208.0 - http://canvascampers.com/index.php?topic=3208.0 Here is a link to a thread on Canvascampers about a buy one night get one night coupon at PA state parks....for campsites only. How awesome is that?????? This weekend just got awesomer  Terms and conditions:
This coupon is good for one free night, with the purchase of the first night at a PA State Park campground with an arrival date between Sept 06, 2014 and May 20, 2015. A two night minimum stay is required. This coupon is good on walk-in registrations and reservations made through the State Park reservation center only. It cannot be applies to existing reservations made via the State Parks reservation center or online. blah blah blah |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2014 at 1:52pm
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Ah, bonus! ------------- 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: 22 Dec 2014 at 2:07pm
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Matt, how long does your system usually take to send out the registration confirmation? JoeCamper said he needed a PM to get the code, so I registered, but so far no confirmation. ------------- 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: 22 Dec 2014 at 3:24pm
Never mind, it arrived in about an hour.  ------------- 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: 22 Dec 2014 at 11:05pm
| Cool about the BOGO Offer. Just signed up over there to get a code. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Dec 2014 at 10:05am
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Got a message from Joe Camper with the offer code. I also updated the first post with additional links for reservations and the campground map. The original links I posted were just for the park overview and the overview map. I booked the night of the 16th and 17th. Had to do it over the phone, can't do the promo online. The guy I talked to couldn't apply the promo code, he had to transfer me to the "problem resolution staff", which he implied was PA staff and not one of the phone center contractors like him. Then the new guy couldn't book the site I wanted at first, since the 1st guy still had it in his shopping cart. Oh, and he never asked me for the promo code when he made the refund for the 2nd night. Which is why I've always booked online...
------------- 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: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2014 at 8:56am
We have 2 people booked for the rally, techntrek and 1 CanvasCamper member and 4 other CanvasCamper members who haven't booked yet but will probably go. I have started gathering some firewood.....cut up pallets and some old pine wood I have..... so we can have a nice big fire on Saturday. I hope to have the trailer full by the time the rally comes around. I just drove past my pallet place and saw a few out for pickup Anyone thinking about coming? http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/CamperDude/media/10885164_871280202892901_5283456501794186153_n_zps835761c1.jpg.html">
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Posted By: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 10:55am
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Two Weeks Away!! I am sooo excited. I can't wait!!!
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2015 at 9:07pm
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I was just thinking about this today, I need to pull the camper onto the driveway soon so I can give it a once-over. ------------- 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: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2015 at 9:31am
| Doug, did you get your camper out? Find any surprises? |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 9:27am
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Haven't moved the Salem from its winter parking spot yet, but probably should have before today's snow. I may not be able to move it until that melts and with the deep cold over the next few days that won't be until at least Monday or Tuesday. I did plug it in 2 days ago to top off the battery. Worst case my pod is right next to the driveway and would be easy to hitch up ...  ------------- 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: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2015 at 1:02pm
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The 10 day forecast now covers Saturday!!!! Fri and Saturday are Mid 30's with a low of 20 and Sunny
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2015 at 1:23pm
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Not too bad, warmer than some prior years. I just checked in with the trip thread on the Canvas forum, looks like a nice-sized group. ------------- 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: Yak
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2015 at 10:10pm
| 95% in!! |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2015 at 11:21pm
| i was hoping to be able to attend but now something has conflicted for the 17th so I will not be there. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2015 at 4:48pm
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Glad to hear that Yak, sorry to hear that rpodcamper. Hey rpodcamper, is that mom and pop burger joint open again - the one up the street from the dealer? Last time we were up there it was closed due to a fire. ------------- 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: 10 Jan 2015 at 3:07pm
| Nope they are closed for the winter I think. they did get rebuilt from the fire |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2015 at 2:44pm
I will be bringing homemade Apple Pie
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2015 at 5:04pm
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OOooooooh boy! ------------- 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: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2015 at 7:44pm
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Homemade apple pie....I'll have a piece of that. Just finished loading up the trailer. I think we'll have enough wood for a small fire http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/CamperDude/media/10502529_881074378580150_6236845083167988465_n_zps4525c092.jpg.html">  http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/CamperDude/media/10410722_881074345246820_500489590551262295_n_zps33f228c7.jpg.html">
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2015 at 8:30pm
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Need more wood! Let's say Yak's Apple Pie isn't the type you eat with a fork. ------------- 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: 14 Jan 2015 at 7:33pm
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Any mid-Atlantic podders interested in joining? ------------- 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: Yak
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2015 at 9:28pm
| Booked site c33 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2015 at 7:48pm
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Over on the Canvas site I think they are saying 12 adults and 2 kids total. For a January trip! ------------- 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: Yak
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 3:12pm
| You just had to be there!!! |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 3:18pm
| https://picasaweb.google.com/117628741478183991320/WinterRally - https://picasaweb.google.com/117628741478183991320/WinterRally |
Posted By: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 7:51pm
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I WAS there. Had a great time. Awesome meeting Doug......didn't scare him away, he's joining us for our March Rally. Good fire Friday night, Had a good Mountain Man Breakfast in the DO (OK, it was more of mountain man Brunch at 11am), Geocaching to find 2 caches and hid a gadget cache that we need to register to make it active, Fire Saturday night with Stew. A couple of jokes were played on people (all willing participants and in good fun). Sunday morning it was freezing rain. Some left early and others Techntrek and Yak waited until after lunch/salt trucks/warmer weather to leave. I Love Camping. Doesn't matter the weather or who it is with.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 9:18pm
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Had an awesome time, looking forward to March. I booked C35 if I remember right. We'll have to get some pods up there. Mental note - keep the fire OFF of the concrete! I was glad I waited to leave, all the roads were salted so no problem getting home.
------------- 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: Yak
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 9:25pm
| I went the opposite way on 345, it was hairy |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2015 at 8:23pm
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7lDUlxNJDU&list=UUYh2wI4W-dc4Z4Ruduk7yLw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7lDUlxNJDU&list=UUYh2wI4W-dc4Z4Ruduk7yLw |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 22 Jan 2015 at 11:01pm
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The journey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4HO7bVP-hk&list=UUYh2wI4W-dc4Z4Ruduk7yLw - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4HO7bVP-hk&list=UUYh2wI4W-dc4Z4Ruduk7yLw |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2015 at 11:21am
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Love the journey video. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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