R-pod Owners Forum : Kansas City-Labor Day https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Events and Campouts : Kansas City-Labor Day Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:35:39 +0000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:28:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1617 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Kansas City-Labor Day : Note the above was posted at 1:47... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19328#19328 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 7:28pm

Note the above was posted at 1:47 am. Well after quiet hours.
 
I will start a new post on the trip with a link to pictures and some observations. Link is below also.
 
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580827689bOQTOU
 
DocTom and Tina
]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:28:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19328#19328 Kansas City-Labor Day : I don't know why but it seems... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19312#19312 Author: Hawkeyes
Subject: 1617
Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 12:47am

I don't know why but it seems you can get into trouble making too much noise after 10:00 pm. Had a fun night cooking outside and visiting around campfire with new friends. Kansas City Irishfest was so much fun today too. ]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:47:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19312#19312 Kansas City-Labor Day : There are 5 families here. Really... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19302#19302 Author: Hawkeyes
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 11:46pm

There are 5 families here. Really enjoy meeting and visiting with new families. Two from Missouri, two from Omaha and we are from Iowa. Everyone loves their pods.   Taking some trips into town to the Irish pub and shopping in the fun shops. ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:46:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19302#19302 Kansas City-Labor Day : There are 6 or maybe 7 pods... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19289#19289 Author: Hawkeyes
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 Sep 2011 at 12:07am



There are 6 or maybe 7 pods here. Some came in after dark so not sure. Excited to meet everybody today!]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:07:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19289#19289 Kansas City-Labor Day : Thanks for putting all the information... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19116#19116 Author: Hawkeyes
Subject: 1617
Posted: 28 Aug 2011 at 12:45pm

Thanks for putting all the information on the weekend events.  We are definitely going to have to go to Irishfest.  Really looking forward to the weekend.]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:45:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19116#19116 Kansas City-Labor Day : For those coming on Labor Day,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19111#19111 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 27 Aug 2011 at 6:00pm

For those coming on Labor Day, to Weston Bend - and anyone else who visits the KC area - here are a few of the events happening over the holiday. We plan on staying in the park, hiking, biking, and going into Weston for dinner, but there is a lot of things fairly close to do:
 

Labor Day 2011

Weston, MO    http://westonmo.com/visit/main.html

 Antiques, gift shops, several good restaurants (Avalon  http://www.avaloncafeweston.com/ , Vinyards,  http://www.thevineyardsrestaurant.com/  CHARLEMAGNE'S BISTRO),  Winery (Pirtle  http://www.pirtlewinery.com/  ) Weston Brewing Company  http://www.westonirish.com/     1.5 mile walk, or short drive from the park to town.  Fall Festival at the Red Barn (16300 Wilkerson Rd, off Hwy 273  http://www.westonredbarnfarm.com/ )

Kansas City, MO

Shopping/Restaurants – Zona Rosa  http://www.zonarosa.com/  (I-29 and Barry Rd), Country Club Plaza   http://www.countryclubplaza.com/   (47th St and Broadway)

City Market (20 E. 5th St) http://www.thecitymarket.org/

Steamboat Arabia Museum (at City Market)  http://www.1856.com/

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (4525 Oak St) http://www.nelson-atkins.org/

Irish Festival (Crown Center, 2450 Grand) http://www.kcirishfest.com/

National WWI Museum and Liberty Memorial, Union Station (100 W 26th St – across street from Crown Center)  http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/new/index_community.aspx

Royals Baseball (I-70 and I-435)

Renaissance Festival  (628 N 126th St, Bonner Springs, KS) http://www.kcrenfest.com/

Kansas International Speedway – Hot Rod Show

Independence, MO   http://www.visitindependence.com/

Santi-Cali-Gon Festival, Independence Square, 112 W. Lexington (Other Museums on or near the Square – 1859 Jail, Three Trails Museum)  http://www.santacaligon.com/

Truman Presidential Library/Truman Home http://www.trumanlibrary.org/

Liberty, MO  http://www.historicdowntownliberty.org/

Small City Market on the Square

Jessie James Bank Robbery Museum (on the Square), James Farm in Kearney, MO

 

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:00:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19111#19111 Kansas City-Labor Day : Finally got the time to take... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19023#19023 Author: Goose
Subject: 1617
Posted: 22 Aug 2011 at 3:02pm

  Finally got the time to take the cover off the POD and start to get it going.  Mama can't wait for Labor Day.]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:02:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=19023#19023 Kansas City-Labor Day : We have been out 6 times so... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=18993#18993 Author: pwrlift
Subject: 1617
Posted: 21 Aug 2011 at 4:47pm

We have been out 6 times so far this year, including a week in Lake McConaughy (very hot week) with the family unit.  Had a lot of fun and still more camping weather left.  See everyone there.]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:47:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=18993#18993 Kansas City-Labor Day : Time is getting close! We are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=18988#18988 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 21 Aug 2011 at 1:09pm

Time is getting close! We are still experiencing warm (not too hot) days, but the evenings and mornings have been quite nice.  Looking forward to meeting all who can still make it!]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:09:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=18988#18988 Kansas City-Labor Day : Weston, the town, sits a bit... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16903#16903 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 22 Jun 2011 at 12:27pm

Weston, the town, sits a bit back from the river since it changed course several years ago, It also mostly sits on a hill, except for the lower part of downtown. Should be OK. Weston Bend, the state park, also sits on a bluff. The lower part of the park, right on the river bank will be underwater I think, but the bluffs, main hiking/biking trails, and campground are well above the river and will be untouched.

It certainly is a mess along the river a little further north, and they are predicting the high water to reach here this weekend. In spite of all preparations, parts of Parkville, and other riverfront areas will be under water. It happens every few years, and people here are pretty well prepared.
]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:27:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16903#16903 Kansas City-Labor Day : The state park sits high on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16902#16902 Author: Goose
Subject: 1617
Posted: 22 Jun 2011 at 12:23pm

The state park sits high on the river bluff so that will not flood, but the town of Weston sits low so there could be a problem. Right now all the flooding is north of St Joe but all that water has to come south at some point in time. Every day on the news they have shown how towns down stream from St. Joe have been getting ready for the high water. I have not seen anything on what Weston is doing.   Goose]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:23:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16902#16902 Kansas City-Labor Day : How is the flooding situation... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16900#16900 Author: pwrlift
Subject: 1617
Posted: 22 Jun 2011 at 11:51am

How is the flooding situation there at Weston?  or is there any flooding at all?]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:51:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16900#16900 Kansas City-Labor Day : How fun! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16802#16802 Author: Hawkeyes
Subject: 1617
Posted: 19 Jun 2011 at 3:49pm

How fun!  ]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:49:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16802#16802 Kansas City-Labor Day : The more, the better. It will... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16768#16768 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 18 Jun 2011 at 7:32am

The more, the better. It will be fun to meet you all!]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:32:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16768#16768 Kansas City-Labor Day : We are in too! Site #4. Had... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16761#16761 Author: Goose
Subject: 1617
Posted: 18 Jun 2011 at 3:23am

  We are in too! Site #4. Had a change of plans that allows us to join in the fun.   Goose]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:23:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16761#16761 Kansas City-Labor Day : How fun! I am so looking forward... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16284#16284 Author: Hawkeyes
Subject: 1617
Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 10:51pm

How fun!  I am so looking forward to the park!
]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:51:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16284#16284 Kansas City-Labor Day : Fantastic, just a short drive... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16275#16275 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 11:18am

Fantastic, just a short drive down I-29. Really looking forward to meeting you. We will be on the right side of the road, shortly after you pull into the campground (easy to find, there is only one entrance to the park), near the camp host trailer . Of course, it isn't hard to spot an R-pod. It is a nice park, and we will anticipate a great fall weekend. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about Weston Bend, or other things to do in the area.

Tom
]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:18:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16275#16275 Kansas City-Labor Day : I made reservations yesterday... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16273#16273 Author: pwrlift
Subject: 1617
Posted: 02 Jun 2011 at 10:34am

I made reservations yesterday for this park.  My family and I will be there.  We are from Omaha, nice little drive.  See ya'll there.]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:34:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=16273#16273 Kansas City-Labor Day : http://outdoors.webshots.com/a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15640#15640 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 17 May 2011 at 11:57am

http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580207372EUnjFZ

Seems right drdrew. If it still doesn't work, just go to webshots.com, look for doctomdds, and my albums should come up, they are all public.
]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 11:57:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15640#15640 Kansas City-Labor Day : Works for me. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15639#15639 Author: Goose
Subject: 1617
Posted: 17 May 2011 at 11:51am

Works for me.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 11:51:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15639#15639 Kansas City-Labor Day : hey tom the link doesnt work for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15636#15636 Author: drdrew
Subject: 1617
Posted: 17 May 2011 at 10:28am

hey tom the link doesnt work for me :(]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 10:28:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15636#15636 Kansas City-Labor Day : We spent the weekend at Weston... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15625#15625 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 16 May 2011 at 10:10pm

We spent the weekend at Weston Bend State Park, north of Kansas City, at the Audubon Society's "Wings over Weston" festival. Marvelous park, good hiking and biking, and during the migratory times of spring and fall, there is an amazing variety of birds not usually seen in this area. Every time I visit this park I am more impressed. It is not a park to just drive through, one would see nothing of interest, but when one gets out and walks the trails and watches the forest canopy, it is simply amazing.
 
There is also a paved trail that we took to walk to the main street of Weston, MO (a pre-Civil War town, and a campsite of the Corps of Discovery in July, 1804), about 1.5 miles, pretty flat and nice, as opposed to the biking trail which has some very steep hills (a strenuous, but healthy walk).
 
I am really looking forward to the Labor Day get together, every site in the campground is wooded and beautiful, some are quite secluded.
 
Here is a link to pictures of the pod, the park and the festival:
 
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580207372EUnjFZ
 
Tom
 
 
 
 
]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 22:10:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15625#15625 Kansas City-Labor Day : Thanks guys! Appreciate the kind... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15260#15260 Author: drdrew
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 9:35pm

Thanks guys! Appreciate the kind words. I REALLY need to update some 2011 work on there soon!]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 21:35:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15260#15260 Kansas City-Labor Day : drdrew, beautiful photos. Wow,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15258#15258 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 6:44pm

drdrew, beautiful photos.  Wow, you revealed what an absolutely AWESOME planet we live on!]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 18:44:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15258#15258 Kansas City-Labor Day : Thanks for sharing, beautiful... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15256#15256 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 3:57pm

Thanks for sharing, beautiful work!]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 15:57:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15256#15256 Kansas City-Labor Day : I love the beautiful photos on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15252#15252 Author: pmjensen
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 2:11pm

I love the beautiful photos on your website I only wish I were that good.


]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 14:11:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15252#15252 Kansas City-Labor Day : oh you should plan at least a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15249#15249 Author: drdrew
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 1:39pm

oh you should plan at least a few days if not more in eminence!..i go maybe twice a year for the last 5-6 years!

need to update with more recent photos, but have my work at www.lakesidestudiophoto.com]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 13:39:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15249#15249 Kansas City-Labor Day : I had friends that were supposed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15248#15248 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 12:43pm

I had friends that were supposed to spend 2 weeks at Bennett starting last weekend, I haven't heard what they did instead. They are one of those lucky couples whose address is their trailer. They follow springtime around the country. Tough life! Love to see your photographs, do you use webshots, or some other online sharing site? Eminence is a beautiful area, driven through, but never stopped more than a brief while. Sad about the dike destruction along the Mississippi last night, but I understand the need.]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 12:43:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15248#15248 Kansas City-Labor Day : agreed tom. i spend much of my... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15241#15241 Author: drdrew
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 9:44am

agreed tom.  i spend much of my time in the southern ozarks, i absolutely love it.  unfortunately camps were flooded all the way up to the I44 state parks this weekend (meramec, bennett) so i had to go north to be somewhere dry.  i spent the weekend before in eminence photographing the extraordinary high water.]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 09:44:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15241#15241 Kansas City-Labor Day : Thanks for the tip, Long Branch... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15240#15240 Author: DocTom
Subject: 1617
Posted: 03 May 2011 at 9:23am

Thanks for the tip, Long Branch State Parks looks quite nice, with some long hiking trails. I'll put it on my list to check out. MO has some nice state parks, located all throughout the state. The ones north don't have the dramatic scenery as those in the Ozarks and Bootheel areas, but, again, are very nice.]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 09:23:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1617&PID=15240#15240