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Posted: 03 Sep 2012 at 5:55pm

Scary time for both of you! Jim and I pray that she will doing better-always stressful having loved ones sick and in the hospital.

And thanks so much for the terrific American Flag and holder for the RPod.

Hope you and your lovely wife can come another time

Betsy and Jim Conway
And Two Scotties
]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:55:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27399#27399 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : And here they are! http://outd... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27398#27398 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 03 Sep 2012 at 4:36pm

And here they are! http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/583340838wWueiF]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:36:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27398#27398 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : And thank you, Grant,for the great... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27397#27397 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 03 Sep 2012 at 3:41pm

And thank you, Grant, for the great flag bracket! I'll post some pictures from the weekend later today.
 
Tom
]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:41:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27397#27397 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Tried to send pictures of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27374#27374 Author: Goose
Subject: 2084
Posted: 02 Sep 2012 at 12:14pm

  Tried to send pictures of Tom, Tina, Barb and Julia and also the get well card that Tina made for Terri but there is a problem with the server the message said, maybe later.   Goose]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:14:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27374#27374 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Terri and I had only been... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27372#27372 Author: Goose
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Posted: 02 Sep 2012 at 11:28am

   Terri and I had only been to the campsite about 30 minutes when she said that see did not feel well and needed to go to the hospital, when she says she needs to go I know not to wait. Took her to Saint Lukes Northland which was 15 to 20 minutes down I-29 from the park. She was pretty sick and through a CT scan determined that she had another episode of blood flow being reduced or stopped to part of her intestine which is painfull. They are doing tests today and are talking surgery to fix this problem as this is the third time it has occurred.
   We decided that our camping weekend was over and went back to the park Saturday afternoon to pick up the POD and take it home. I can not thank Tom and Tina, Julia and Barb enough for their help in taking down the R-Dome and helping to hook-up as I had my own health problem with my right leg that has slowed me down. When it rains it pours.
    Terri has looked forward to this weekend since way before we made the resevations 6 months ago so she is really disappointed that we can't be there. I did get the chance to meet a few of the folks that were there before pulling out Saturday afternoon and hope that we can all get together again.    Goose
    
]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:28:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27372#27372 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : I've been following this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27327#27327 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 31 Aug 2012 at 7:42am

I've been following this closely also, and it seems most of the rain will be south and east, we may get a few showers, but no washout, at Weston according to this mornings forcast. See you all there for BBQ this evening. If is is raining we may have to use Gooses R-dome, please. Some forcasts show the rain holding off here until later this evening.]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:42:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27327#27327 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Latest track for the tropical... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27312#27312 Author: Goose
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Posted: 30 Aug 2012 at 7:04pm

  Latest track for the tropical storm has it swinging east and just brushing the southwest side of Kansas City. If that happens we will have a dry weekend.   Smile   On the other hand we really need all the moisture we can get, just not on this weekend.
    Open Fire Burn Ban is still in place at all state parks.   No campfires   Cry     Goose
]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:04:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27312#27312 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : We are site #34. Glad we got one!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27258#27258 Author: ModPod
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Posted: 28 Aug 2012 at 10:55pm

We are site #34. Glad we got one! ]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:55:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27258#27258 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Kathy and Dan what site did... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27153#27153 Author: Goose
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Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 11:00am

Kathy and Dan what site did you get???  Terri]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:00:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=27153#27153 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Welcome Kathy and Danny!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26950#26950 Author: Goose
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Posted: 20 Aug 2012 at 1:48pm

  Welcome Kathy and Danny!  We wil be in #13. Goose]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:48:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26950#26950 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Wohoo! Looking forward to meeting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26934#26934 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 5:04pm

Wohoo! Looking forward to meeting you both. We are in site 11 (come by for dinner Friday evening, we are bringing KC BBQ and great baked beans - everyone is invited). Is this your first trip? During the day everyone usually goes their own way, but we often get together in the evenings just to get acquainted better and enjoy the company.
Tom and Tina]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:04:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26934#26934 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Hello!We are Newbies Kathy and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26919#26919 Author: ModPod
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Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 12:26am

Hello! 

We are Newbies Kathy and Danny from Saint Joseph, not very far north of Weston Bend. We got our r-pod a couple of weeks ago, and we're signing up for this meet! I actually reserved the last non-handicap camping spot this morning. We're looking forward to it! Smile
]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:26:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26919#26919 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : OK http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26802#26802 Author: Goose
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Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 11:51am

   OK  Thumbs Up]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:51:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26802#26802 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Coming up SOON! We are thinking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26774#26774 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 7:26pm

Coming up SOON! We are thinking (since KC is known for BBQ) of changing the Friday Night Meal from Kabobs to Smokehouse BBQ. Really yummy! Our Treat!

]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:26:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=26774#26774 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Looking forward just to being... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=25980#25980 Author: Goose
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Posted: 11 Jul 2012 at 11:04am

  Looking forward just to being able to put my feet up for a few minutes and relax in the shade with some new and old friends.  Goose]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:04:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=25980#25980 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Here is a brief list of many possibilities... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=25946#25946 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 8:12pm

Here is a brief list of many possibilities for activities in and near Weston Bend State Park, along with just enjoying hiking, biking, camping, and good friends:

Labor Day 2012 Weston, MO    http://westonmo.com/visit/main.html   Just a few of many possibilities

 Antiques, gift shops, several good restaurants (Avalon  http://www.avaloncafeweston.com/  , Vinyards,  http://www.thevineyardsrestaurant.com/  CHARLEMAGNE'S BISTRO),  O’Malley’s Pub http://www.westonirish.com/OMALLEYS.html  ), Pirtle Winery  http://www.pirtlewinery.com/  ) Weston Brewing Company  http://www.westonirish.com/     1.5 mile walk/bike , or short drive from the park to town.  Fall Festival at the Red Barn (16300 Wilkerson Rd, off Hwy 273, http://westonredbarnfarm.com/weston-red-barn-farm-fall-festival.htm  )

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, (100 W 26th St – across street from Crown Center)  http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/new/index_community.aspx

Union Station, Titanic Exhibit http://www.unionstation.org/exhibitsevents.html

Royals Baseball (I-70 and I-435) (In town against Minnesota Twins)

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

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/

National  Frontier Trails Museum http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm/

1859 Jail Museum (Frank James spent a lot of time here) http://www.jchs.org/jail/museum.html

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

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Posted: 04 Jun 2012 at 3:29pm

I think we are up to five trailers attending now!!]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:29:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=24847#24847 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Looking forward to seeing you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22651#22651 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 11:31am

Looking forward to seeing you then, as well as in Branson in a couple of months. HAPPY SPRING!!!]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:31:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22651#22651 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : We are in! I took site #13... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22650#22650 Author: Goose
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Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 11:06am

   We are in!  I took site #13 right next door.
    It is now going to be a long 6 months, I can not wait.   Goose  Thumbs Up]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:06:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22650#22650 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Reservationsare now open for 2012,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22648#22648 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 9:31am

Reservations are now open for 2012, 8/31/12-9/312 .  (Go to Weston Bend State Park, Missouri website to make reservations) I've got my spot, site #11. Hope to see some of you there!!]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:31:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22648#22648 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : I've got it on my calander,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22579#22579 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 26 Feb 2012 at 6:48am

I've got it on my calander, and looking forward to it. Weston is such a nice, peaceful park unless us rowdy podders get to partying after the 10PM quiet hours. I will also be there for the Weston Bluegrass Festival, and the Audubon "Wings over Weston" celebration.
 
See you Memorial Day at Branson!
 
TT
]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:48:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22579#22579 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : It is almost time to put... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22567#22567 Author: Goose
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Posted: 25 Feb 2012 at 4:02pm

  It is almost time to put in site requests for the 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet for the Central Midwest.
   Last year we were at Weston Bend State Park just outside of Weston, MO. which is about 20 miles north of Kansas City.  We had 5 POD's and a lot of fun. Goose
]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:02:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=22567#22567 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Louie will eat just about anything,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19373#19373 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 07 Sep 2011 at 7:32am

Louie will eat just about anything, so we have to limit him so he keeps his young figure (he is approaching 11, and still pretty spry, except when he isn't. I thought once about connecting the dots to see if I could make some Pod graphics on his back!
 
The Wooden Statue was in a new shop in Weston. I felt quite safe with her flirting!
 
TT
]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:32:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19373#19373 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : A Pod dog! And a pretty lady flirting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19360#19360 Author: TerryM
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Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 7:55pm

A Pod dog!  And a pretty lady flirting with Kaw-Liga!    For those that don't know it that was a song by Hank Williams, Sr. in 1952.  Here are some of the words:
Poor ol Kaw-liga, he never got a kiss,
Poor ol Kaw-liga, he don't know what he missed,
Is it any wonder that his face is red?
Kaw-liga, that poor ol' wooden head.
Terry
]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:55:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19360#19360 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Wonderful pics, so glad you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19348#19348 Author: kymooses
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Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 5:32pm

Wonderful pics, so glad you all met up and had a great time!
 
Louie seems to be a very healthy dog, ours spent the holiday weekend eating popcorn and no bake cookies.  I'm not sure ours would like a V8.  LOL
 
 
]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:32:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19348#19348 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Sure was great fun, had a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19333#19333 Author: Goose
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Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 10:35pm

  Sure was great fun, had a little trouble coming home but made it home safe. Really can't wait until next year.    Goose   Thumbs Up]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:35:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19333#19333 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest : Reservationsare now open for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2084&PID=19329#19329 Author: DocTom
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Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 7:51pm

Reservations are now open for 2012, 8/31/12-9/3/12. (3/1/12) Go to Weston Bend State Park, Missouri to make reservations)

Weston Bend State Park, just north of Kansas City, was the location of the 1st Annual Labor Day Mini Meet of the Central Midwest with 5 R-pods attending. And I know Tina and I had a great time.
 
 
Hawkpod (Beth and Tim), DocTom (Tina and Tom), Moose (Terri and Grant) , PowerLift (Linda, Mike, Colette and Brendt), and Dori and Todd were present.
 
 Friday was 101* and humid, but Monday morning was around 50* and just perfect weather, rain on Saturday (minimal) helped bring down the temps and humidity. The campground at Weston Bend is great, heavily treed with good space between units. It is a beautiful place for camping, hiking, biking, shopping, eating, and making new friends.
 
I don't think anyone had seen this many R-pods together (other than at a dealership). Forest River should give us comissions for the number of questions answered and tours given! The camp host wondered if we were a club, some stopped and wondered if r-pods were new "rental" units, but everyone was interested in why we were all there and the strange and interesting trailers we had. R-pods and r-podders received thumbs up from everyone I talked to.
 
Many of the area attractions were visited, from O'Mally's Irish Restaurant and Pub, and other stores and restaurants in the Town of Weston, to the Irish Fest at Kansas City's Crown Center, to meditation with Tibetian Buddhist Monks on the Country Club Plaza, to the Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
 
A very friendly and some what rowdy crew needed to be reminded by the campground host that quiet time was observed from 10 pm to 6 am. All I can say is that Tina and I had a wonderful time meeting everyone, what a nice group of people have R-pods! We are looking forward to doing this again next Labor Day . . . it would really be fun if we could fill the park with R-pods. Hope even more can come next year.
 
Tina and Tom
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