R-pod Owners Forum : Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Events and Campouts : Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 15:05:39 +0000 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:38:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2100 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Mark,Cindy & I couldn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=27150#27150 Author: philstat
Subject: 2100
Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 10:38am

Mark,
Cindy & I couldn't agree more; it was a wonderful time. All five of the pod couples we met were fine folks, and thanks for hosting the Hot Dog/Cold Beer Campfire soiree Friday night.
Already looking forward to next year!

Regards,
Phil & Cindy Statz
Madison, WI
]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:38:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=27150#27150 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : What a great group of folks, and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=27138#27138 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 9:12am

What a great group of folks, and a great festival. It truly enjoyed meeting you all. ]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:12:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=27138#27138 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Only three weeks til the Porcupine... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=26528#26528 Author: KayakkrazyUP
Subject: 2100
Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 10:34pm

Only three weeks til the Porcupine Mountain Music Festival r-pod round-up. Apparently 5 podders will be in Union Bay campground, thanks to HuronSailor's sounding of the round-up horn. Any more going to be in the area at the other campgrounds? I'm sure looking forward to meeting you.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:34:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=26528#26528 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : New Porkies Roundup map:https:... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=24064#24064 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 07 May 2012 at 11:02am

New Porkies Roundup map:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/C04d7TAntgaySIfspFX2S9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

Five people attending now ...
]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 11:02:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=24064#24064 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : We reserved site 80 at the Union... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=24054#24054 Author: KayakkrazyUP
Subject: 2100
Posted: 06 May 2012 at 11:14pm

We reserved site 80 at the Union Bay campground. Just got the 2011 pod 177 last week but now have to find a dealer who can repair a bad leak in the back of the Thetford toilet, which I was aware of before we bought it. The previous owner did not properly winterize it last fall, so I fear even worse. A lesson for me. I'm just glad that everything else seems to work great. Can't begin to tell you how much this forum has helped, since I had no manual or anyone to tell me how things worked.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 23:14:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=24054#24054 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Originally posted by KayakkrazyUPWe'll... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=23995#23995 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 04 May 2012 at 8:55am

Originally posted by KayakkrazyUP

We'll be there!  We've been going to the Porkies Music Festival for years (never missed it).  Very laid back.  Eclectic music and lots of fun.  Lawn chairs, beer, great music and chit-chat---lots of fun.  

Great, congrats on your new pod! Let me know which site you're in and I'll add you to the map. I'll also post contact info for the other campgrounds, thanks for the info.
]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 08:55:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=23995#23995 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : We'll be there! We've... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=23993#23993 Author: KayakkrazyUP
Subject: 2100
Posted: 03 May 2012 at 10:43pm

We'll be there!  We've been going to the Porkies Music Festival for years (never missed it).  Very laid back.  Eclectic music and lots of fun.  Lawn chairs, beer, great music and chit-chat---lots of fun.  Rain or Shine.

Just bought a 2011 model 177 this week, but we reserved a campsite at Union Bay several weeks ago in anticipation.  Could be trouble getting a site now for the Music Festival weekend.

There is a very nice Township Park campground on Lake Superior in Ontonagon (15 miles east), and a private campground called River Pines is still operating in Ontonagon as well I believe.

We hope to see some podders there.  I'll be picking your brains on tips and techniques with this little wonder.

Roy, Deb (and Coco the Small Munsterlander Pointer)
]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 22:43:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=23993#23993 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Philstat, glad you had a good... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22744#22744 Author: UPWILD
Subject: 2100
Posted: 05 Mar 2012 at 8:45pm

Philstat, glad you had a good trip and made it back before all that wind down south. im sure mpg would be bad in 90mph winds. Another nice park on the way to the porkies is the one on Lake Gogebic. Check it out]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:45:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22744#22744 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Upwild, we just got back from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22702#22702 Author: philstat
Subject: 2100
Posted: 04 Mar 2012 at 4:22pm

Upwild,

we just got back from a 15 day journey to GA and FL with the pod. We were greeted with a blizzard back in Madison WI. Has snowed for three days since. What a way to come home!

The Pod did very well being towed behind our 11' Dodge caravan. We averaged 13mpg, the lows being 9.5 in heavy rains and headwinds, to a high of over 15 on the back roads. No "tail wagging" with a standard hitch setup. GA and FL have some really great State Parks, which is what we stayed in pretty much the whole trip.

Looking forward to meeting other Podders in the Porkies. 


Phil & Cindy

R Pod 177

11' Grand Caravan


]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:22:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22702#22702 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Hey Philstat hope the snow is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22699#22699 Author: UPWILD
Subject: 2100
Posted: 04 Mar 2012 at 1:19pm

Hey Philstat hope the snow is gone by then  About two feet plus there right now. See you there.]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:19:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22699#22699 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : We reserved site 96 yesterday;... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22696#22696 Author: philstat
Subject: 2100
Posted: 04 Mar 2012 at 8:39am

We reserved site 96 yesterday; it looks like there are only about 20 sites or so remaining. Looking forward to Poddin' in the Porkies Smile


Phil & Cindy

]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:39:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22696#22696 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Music festival passes received... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22642#22642 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 at 6:10pm

Music festival passes received today!]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:10:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22642#22642 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Excellent. I'll get an updated... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22611#22611 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 27 Feb 2012 at 11:43am

Excellent. I'll get an updated map online ASAP.]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:43:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22611#22611 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Just reserved site 61 for the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22610#22610 Author: UPWILD
Subject: 2100
Posted: 27 Feb 2012 at 11:27am

Just reserved site 61 for the roundup in Aug. Sites are going fast. See you there. UPWILD]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:27:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22610#22610 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Just bought two Saturday passes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22587#22587 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 at 9:44am

Just  bought two Saturday passes to the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival. It's 3/4 mile from the campground and easy to get to by bike. Hope to see you there!
]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:44:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22587#22587 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Site 48 has now been reserved... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22581#22581 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 at 8:02am

Site 48 has now been reserved by friends of ours.]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:02:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22581#22581 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : You guys know how to make one... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22563#22563 Author: jato
Subject: 2100
Posted: 25 Feb 2012 at 10:48am

You guys know how to make one feel jealous!  Looking forward to when I can officially "retire" and do some serious podding throughout the summer months.  Being a golf course superintendent doesn't allow me that privilege although I will get to meet some of you at the Lake Huron gathering.  My wife and I look forward to that.  Otherwise we normally dry camp and and go if the off seasons like September and October.  Weather is a bit cooler BUT we never have to worry about getting a reservation or finding a campground "full" to capacity.
]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:48:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22563#22563 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Time to get those reservations... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22559#22559 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 25 Feb 2012 at 9:40am

Time to get those reservations in! This is the weekend of the nearby music festival so don't wait too long. We just reserved site 49 for Thursday through Saturday night. Map here:

https://picasaweb.google.com/108238307239786011296/UnionBay#5713081475978808482
]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:40:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22559#22559 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : We can't reserve a block... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22430#22430 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 17 Feb 2012 at 5:11pm

We can't reserve a block of sites, so all reservations have to be made on an individual basis, and no more than 6 months in advance. We're planning on trying for a spot along the lake side as soon as the reservation window opens up. 

We're planning on staying a few days in the  Presque Isle primitive campground on the other end of the park before the actual roundup.

I'll put together a map as people start getting their reservations so we can see who's where.
]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:11:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22430#22430 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : We are planning on coming to the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22427#22427 Author: UPWILD
Subject: 2100
Posted: 17 Feb 2012 at 1:04pm

We  are planning on coming to the festival and staying at union bay with the rest of the r-pods    Do you have sites picked out yet?  Our favorites are 36-63  (check union bay campground map).
Sounds like a good time, we will be watching the forum for more info.  UPWILDLOL]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:04:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22427#22427 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Originally posted by philstatWe'd... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22171#22171 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 8:10am

Originally posted by philstat

We'd be happy to join you at the roundup. I posted this so I will get an email reminding me to get the reservation early.

If you're "following" this thread in the member control panel you'll get emails.
]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:10:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22171#22171 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Originally posted by Swift-PodNow... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22170#22170 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 2100
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 at 8:03am

Originally posted by Swift-Pod

Now that it's real (picked up our Pod on Friday) we're in! Really looking forward to it. Lived less than 100 miles from the Festival for 8 years and this will be our first visit to it. First a trip to LA-MS-AL in April. Hoping to get everything figured out in the Pod by then. Lots to remember.

Duane and Ann,
Congrats on the new pod.  And have lots of fun!  
Diane
]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:03:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22170#22170 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : We'd be happy to join you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22137#22137 Author: philstat
Subject: 2100
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 at 5:08pm

We'd be happy to join you at the roundup. I posted this so I will get an email reminding me to get the reservation early.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:08:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22137#22137 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Originally posted by Swift-PodNow... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22126#22126 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 at 1:54pm

Originally posted by Swift-Pod

Now that it's real (picked up our Pod on Friday) we're in!

Cool! I'll start making my reservations week after next when the 6 month window opens up. We plan to spend a couple of days in the primitive campground (Presque Isle) before the roundup and then move to the modern campground (Union Bay).

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:54:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22126#22126 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Now that it's real (picked... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22122#22122 Author: Swift-Pod
Subject: 2100
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 at 1:09pm

Now that it's real (picked up our Pod on Friday) we're in! Really looking forward to it. Lived less than 100 miles from the Festival for 8 years and this will be our first visit to it. First a trip to LA-MS-AL in April. Hoping to get everything figured out in the Pod by then. Lots to remember.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:09:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=22122#22122 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Thanks. I will get vacation set... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=21683#21683 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2100
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 at 7:30pm

Thanks.  I will get vacation set up at work tomorrow, then wait until February.  We like the UP, and are going to enjoy this!]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:30:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=21683#21683 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Unfortunately reservations must... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=21678#21678 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 at 4:35pm

Unfortunately reservations must be done on an individual basis, and no more than 6 months in advance. That's the way the MI State Parks do it.

The earliest you can make a reservation for this roundup would be Feb 26. I'll send out a heads up on both forums and the Facebook pages when the time gets closer. When I make my reservation I'll post the info.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:35:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=21678#21678 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : I would like to make the reservations... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=21677#21677 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2100
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 at 4:24pm

I would like to make the reservations so Dar and I can attend.  Is there a block of sites reserved?]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:24:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=21677#21677 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : Very interested in attending.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=21409#21409 Author: ksteig
Subject: 2100
Posted: 18 Dec 2011 at 12:31am

Very interested in attending.  We love the Porcupine Mountains! It is a very beautiful park.

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:31:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=21409#21409 Porcupine Mountains rPod Roundup 2012 : So far more folks have shown interest... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=19473#19473 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2100
Posted: 18 Sep 2011 at 9:57am

So far more folks have shown interest in this roundup than the Lake Huron roundup. Right now we've got 3 podders that say they plant to attend. I'll send out reminders when the reservation window opens up for the roundup dates. Keep "liking" that FB page.

If you have ideas for activities or things to see please don't be bashful, post it here or on FB.
]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:57:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2100&PID=19473#19473