R-pod Owners Forum : Vacation Starts Monday! https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Vacation Starts Monday! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:28:34 +0000 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:56:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1079 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Vacation Starts Monday! : Good to know about Cracker Barrel,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9784#9784 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1079
Posted: 28 Feb 2010 at 9:56pm

Good to know about Cracker Barrel, I would rather dry camp there than at Wal-Mart.  Enjoyed keeping up with your trek.  Thanks for the link on your blog, too.]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:56:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9784#9784 Vacation Starts Monday! : Arrived back home today about... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9782#9782 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 28 Feb 2010 at 4:13pm

Arrived back home today about 1:00 PM.

Thanks for following along in the blog. Hope to do it again soon.
 
The back window still leaks, so I guess I'll be contacting the dealership later in the week.
]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:13:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9782#9782 Vacation Starts Monday! : New blog entries, with a photo... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9779#9779 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 26 Feb 2010 at 8:48pm

New blog entries, with a photo of SWMBO, and a warning about navigating Jacksonville FL.
 
http://ourpodblog.spaces.live.com/
]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:48:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9779#9779 Vacation Starts Monday! : New entry today, with lots of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9741#9741 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 22 Feb 2010 at 8:28pm

New entry today, with lots of photos of St. Augustine.
 
http://ourpodblog.spaces.live.com/
]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:28:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9741#9741 Vacation Starts Monday! : Enjoying your blog. Well done! ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9737#9737 Author: sylviablue
Subject: 1079
Posted: 21 Feb 2010 at 12:05pm

Enjoying your blog.  Well done!]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:05:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9737#9737 Vacation Starts Monday! : New entry today with photos of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9735#9735 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 21 Feb 2010 at 8:56am

New entry today with photos of Lake Okeechobee.]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:56:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9735#9735 Vacation Starts Monday! : We've added short impressions... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9719#9719 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 19 Feb 2010 at 10:16am

We've added short impressions of all the campgrounds we've stayed at so far, and will continue to add to it.

http://ourpodblog.spaces.live.com/
]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:16:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9719#9719 Vacation Starts Monday! : Hey guys- Great following your... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9663#9663 Author: Tusten Traveler
Subject: 1079
Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 9:27am

Hey guys-
Great following your adventures on your blog and can't wait to meet at the roundup and talk about some things in common....
1. I see you FINALLY saw the light and had a real NY Nathan's hot dog!!Thumbs Up
2. We were also JUST at Manatee Park during our trip to Fort Myers area in January. The kids took a kayak trip, and we almost took the war canoe you have pictured. You are right, it was pretty cool seeing those slugs of sea cows at rest near the utility plant. Nice little walking trails in the park too.
3. Geocaching- now that is something John will definitely want to talk about. We have strong ties to the huge Boy Scout camp in our town (the largest one in the country) and John is trying to bring geocaching to the program here- working with some local experts. It's his latest "thing" and he will look forward to talking to anyone knowedgable about it.
 
Keep the posts coming....the pics are keeping us all warm. Looking out my window now and the snow is picking up again. Counting the weeks to our second winter trek to Florida during spring break at the college- March 13-20 we'll be back in Fort Myers too but, alas, no time to take the Pod.
 
]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:27:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9663#9663 Vacation Starts Monday! : Just wanted to add a quick note... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9661#9661 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 7:42am

Just wanted to add a quick note to let everyone know we appreciate all the suggestions for sights to see while we're on vacation. We also appreciate all the invitations to meet while traveling. We're traveling with some friends, and Beth and I both have relatives in FL this time of year who we've promised to visit. Between our relatives, and our friend's and our "wish list" of things to see, we're running out of time, believe it or not. So please don't be offended if we don't take advantage of your generous invitations to meet. Hopefully we'll meet each other at the roundup in June.
 
There's lots of new photos in the blog for those of you who are interested at:
http://ourpodblog.spaces.live.com/
 
Today we're heading down to the everglades so hopefully we'll have more photos to post after that trip.
 
]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:42:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9661#9661 Vacation Starts Monday! : For the record "ralph the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9528#9528 Author: sylviablue
Subject: 1079
Posted: 06 Feb 2010 at 2:44pm

For the record "ralph the pod hole" is how i refer to our 171.  Big smile

Can't say as I've had to shovel snow in years but I am covered in maddeningly insanely itchy chigger bites from a hike a few days ago.  I must have 80-100 bites and from experience I know it will be around ten days or more until the itching stops. Looks like i have a pox!Unhappy

Yeah, I know I should have taken precautions.  Too late now!
]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:44:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9528#9528 Vacation Starts Monday! : techntrek - Good luck to youfolks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9509#9509 Author: Guests
Subject: 1079
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 7:38pm

techntrek - Good luck to you folks a little farther East!  It sounds like you are going to get a bunch.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:38:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9509#9509 Vacation Starts Monday! : David, I'm thinking I may... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9506#9506 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1079
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 6:19pm

David, I'm thinking I may need to make my first run down my driveway with my tractor (w/snowblower) before I go to bed.  Not quite the same as Huron's weather!

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:19:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9506#9506 Vacation Starts Monday! : Huron - Thanks for the updates.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9500#9500 Author: Guests
Subject: 1079
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 3:54pm

Huron - Thanks for the updates.  I don't have a Windows account, so I have not signed the guest book.  I have been following along - "cybercamping".  Did I mention that 15 minutes ago I was out shoveling snow!  I'm sure the bugs down there are just terrible and you're fighting sunburn constantly....but do your best to have a good time, in spite of it.  LOL
 
By the way, did I mention that 15 minutes ago I was shoveling snow?!!  At the rate it is comming down, I'll probably be out there again in about an hour.  It's not as much fun as, say, camping in Florida...but it's OK.  Good exercise.  Yes, that's it....it's good exercise! 
 
I'll let you go for now.  You probably need to put on sunscreen, or something.  By the way, did I mention....
]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:54:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9500#9500 Vacation Starts Monday! : We normally get 16.5 MPG with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9497#9497 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 2:32pm

We normally get 16.5 MPG with no pod.

We are reading your posts and seeing your comments on the blog, but our internet conneciton seems to be a bit sporadic at the park. We do appreciate your comments.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:32:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9497#9497 Vacation Starts Monday! : 12 mpg with the 'pod, huh.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9496#9496 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1079
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 2:22pm

12 mpg with the 'pod, huh.  Now we need to find out what the normal mpg is w/o the 'pod.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:22:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9496#9496 Vacation Starts Monday! : Hope you are reading this from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9494#9494 Author: sylviablue
Subject: 1079
Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 12:25pm

Hope you are reading this from time to time.  I am watching your blog and enjoying your reports.
Be safe and keep on truckin'
]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:25:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9494#9494 Vacation Starts Monday! : Nice web site you have there!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9394#9394 Author: TerryM
Subject: 1079
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 4:28am

Nice web site you have there!  When you get to Saint Augustine lets get together!

Terry
]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:28:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9394#9394 Vacation Starts Monday! : Have fun and keep us posted. Can't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9392#9392 Author: yizit
Subject: 1079
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 12:31am

Have fun and keep us posted.  Can't wait to hear about your adventure.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:31:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9392#9392 Vacation Starts Monday! : Originally posted by BrinRoads... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9383#9383 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 31 Jan 2010 at 8:16am

Originally posted by Brin

Roads are iffy but since it is not the 22 inches we got last month, I am not intimidated.
 
By the power vested in me, I hereby proclaim you to be an honorary Michi-gander.
 
Yes, that's what we call ourselves. Michiganders.
]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:16:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9383#9383 Vacation Starts Monday! : We got about 5 or 6 inches here... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9378#9378 Author: Brin
Subject: 1079
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 6:25pm

We got about 5 or 6 inches here in Prince William county.  Roads are iffy but since it is not the 22 inches we got last month, I am not intimidated.  I want warm weather though.  Enough with the snow.  ]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:25:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9378#9378 Vacation Starts Monday! : Will check it out, enjoy your... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9375#9375 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1079
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 5:26pm

Will check it out, enjoy your trip.

We're basically iced/snowed in right now.  I was out with my kids earlier and getting home was iffy.  We ended up walking the last half mile and left the car with a neighbor.  And they were calling for only an inch at most last night...

]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:26:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9375#9375 Vacation Starts Monday! : Not much snow here right now,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9372#9372 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 12:21pm

Not much snow here right now, and I-75 is usually well maintained so hopefully there shouldn't be too many problems due to weather.
 
Driving on ice and snow isn't that bad, you get used to it. Last time I lost it was no big deal;  I actually heard a Tchaikovsky waltz in my head as I was spiraling in circles. Kidding!
 
We like our skiing and snowshoeing, but we're looking forward to that 80 degree weather. Save it for us!
 
 
]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:21:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9372#9372 Vacation Starts Monday! : Huron Sailor, hope you have a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9371#9371 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 1079
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 11:58am

     Huron Sailor, hope you have a safe trip. Never drove on ice or snow sounds dangerous to me. The weather is beautful down here near 80 degrees, with low humidity! Will follow along on your blog. Happy Camping!       David and Danette]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:58:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9371#9371 Vacation Starts Monday! : Originally posted by sylviablue...visit... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9370#9370 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 11:54am

Originally posted by sylviablue

...visit (to family and to Ralph the Pod Hole) ...
 
Say what?
 
You just can't put that out there and not expect anyone to ask about it ...
]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:54:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9370#9370 Vacation Starts Monday! : Sounds fantastic. I'll check... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9369#9369 Author: sylviablue
Subject: 1079
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 11:14am

Approve  Sounds fantastic.  I'll check your blog and see how it goes.  You're making me even itchier to get on the road!  We're going to Florida in March for a visit (to family and to Ralph the Pod Hole).  Will also look into buying a truck while we're there so we are ready. 
Be safe out there and have fun!
]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:14:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9369#9369 Vacation Starts Monday! : Good luck. I hope you have a safe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9368#9368 Author: Guests
Subject: 1079
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 11:01am

Good luck.  I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip!  Smile]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:01:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9368#9368 Vacation Starts Monday! : We're heading down I-75 to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1079&PID=9367#9367 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1079
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 10:57am

We're heading down I-75 to FL Monday, with a stop in KY and GA along the way. This will be our longest trip with the rPod and the first time out of state. Hopefully the big storm going through there will be mostly over by the time we pass through. We spent the last couple of days making sure all rPod and truck systems were "go", and vacuuming up all the ladybugs that expired inside the pod after it was shut up last fall (how do they get in there, anyway?)
 
We always maintained a blog on our boating vacations, so we're doing the same for the rPod. This way nobody's inbox is clogged up with my photos and drivel, and they can go look at their leisure.   Although mostly meant for family members, the link is below if you are interested.  Right now there's a few things there from a quick trip last fall, but we'll be adding entries and photos as we go. You can add comments to the blog entries and photos if you want, and there's also a guestbook to sign. There's also a list of links and future trips we have planned.
 
http://ourpodblog.spaces.live.com/
 
The return trip is via I-65 as far as Savannah. We were in Savannah a couple of years ago in October and just did not get enough of it, so we hope to spend a few days there on the return, weather permitting. After that it's I-69 to home around the first of March.
 
We'd be mighty pleased if you'd follow along with us on our trip.
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