2016 Winter Campout - French Creek SP MLK weekend
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Topic: 2016 Winter Campout - French Creek SP MLK weekend
Posted By: Yak
Subject: 2016 Winter Campout - French Creek SP MLK weekend
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2015 at 8:46pm
| Anyone up for it?? |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Nov 2015 at 8:59pm
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You read my mind. I meant to hop on to the Canvas forum last week to firm up the date. ------------- 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: 22 Nov 2015 at 9:29pm
| I posted there, only Matt replied |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2015 at 9:32pm
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I've chimed in over there.
Edit: I've tweaked the thread title a bit so it is like the prior year's threads. I have booked for the March campout but not this one yet. ------------- 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: 30 Nov 2015 at 9:34pm
| I won't book till a few days before |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2015 at 10:05pm
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Exactly, I don't want to book and then get 3 feet of snow. No worries about getting a spot. ------------- 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: 04 Jan 2016 at 8:59am
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Sorry I'm late to the game over here. I'm in and like others, I won't book until that week. I upgraded to a 27 foot TT with Bunks. Doug's TT last year inspired me. I wish I had the slide he does but I'm happy.
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Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2016 at 8:39pm
| Still in!! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2016 at 9:19pm
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Hey Matt! No slide means less air to warm up next week, a bonus. I'm still in. Placed my order for a large Mr. Buddy heater yesterday. ------------- 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: 06 Jan 2016 at 8:38am
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That is a plus to NOT having a slide.....but for the one crazy winter trip a year I take I'll bring an extra heater :)
My wife and I have made this Fiesta Chicken a few times. I'm thinking of making it on this trip. http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/CamperDude/media/fiesta%20chicken_zpsfvyksjxg.jpg.html"> 
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Posted By: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2016 at 8:40am
| Any other podders (is that the correct term) going to join us at French Creek? |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2016 at 5:53pm
Watch out with that Mr. Buddy...unless you like sweat lodges!!  Mine kicks butt. Love it in the dome but it's almost too much in the pod. Sure glad I got it though. Right now I got it out in my garage keeping a 30x16x9 cbs space @ 60+ when it's 32 outside. 20 lb tank hooked up to it. I got work to do. Love it! Wish I could join you guys.  fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2016 at 8:52pm
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Podders is correct. We need someone to represent, I don't think there were any pods the last 2 years. Fred, in the garage will be one of its many uses. Need to start attacking my kitchen remodel starting next fall. Got the 10 foot hose for that very reason. Primary use will be keeping my wife warm around the campfire when it is cool. Yes, she is always cold even around the campfire.
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2016 at 8:59pm
You got thermostat wars at your house/rv too? I thought it was just me.  fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Yak
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2016 at 12:21pm
| Let's keep an eye on the 10 day, I'm not a fan of ice. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2016 at 10:18pm
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Ah, things have changed slightly since I checked the weather last week. At least the freezing rain is for Saturday. ------------- 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: 11 Jan 2016 at 9:32pm
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Now it's just rain. IT'S ON!!!! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2016 at 9:31am
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Looking pretty good, considering we've often had lows around 10 F.
Friday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Friday Night Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 33. ------------- 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: 12 Jan 2016 at 8:09pm
| Booked site 35 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2016 at 7:27am
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Site 33. I see a few others will be joining from the Canvas forum. ------------- 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: 17 Jan 2016 at 5:36pm
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Had a great time! Had to cut short the Friday night campfire due to rain, but we spent all day Saturday hanging out around the fire. Even had to get a little extra wood when the pickup bed (that was full) got a little low. Occupied 4 sites, with a pup, two large TTs and one hybrid. People filtered in and out on Saturday and a few people shared a camper. It was relatively warm all weekend unlike most winter campouts but I did run into snow on the way home. Next up, the March Canvas Campers "opener" at French Creek. They always have 40-50-60 people with a ton of fun. ------------- 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: 17 Jan 2016 at 10:26pm
Tho a tad under the weather, I enjoyed myself. I took no photos in the campground bit I like thisone from the lake on Saturday morning |
Posted By: CanvasCamperMatt
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 8:29am
| Yak, I think you take a picture of the lake every year.....usually of people walking on it :) Not this year. |