R-pod Owners Forum : Washington Island, Wisconsin https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Washington Island, Wisconsin Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:56:35 +0000 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:25:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2661 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Washington Island, Wisconsin : Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar We... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25409#25409 Author: Seanl
Subject: 2661
Posted: 18 Jun 2012 at 8:25pm

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

We got home tonight after a great trip and I found that somewhere between breaking camp this morning and getting home I bent one of the jacks.  I will take a look in the morning and see what I have to do.  I guess risers are in my future...

Sorry to hear that I have bent both of my rear jacks. That is why I put the risers on. It is great that the pod is so low to the ground but it's about as practical as a Ferrari to drive on regular roads.
]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:25:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25409#25409 Washington Island, Wisconsin : We got home tonight after... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25345#25345 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2661
Posted: 17 Jun 2012 at 8:23pm

We got home tonight after a great trip and I found that somewhere between breaking camp this morning and getting home I bent one of the jacks.  I will take a look in the morning and see what I have to do.  I guess risers are in my future...]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:23:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25345#25345 Washington Island, Wisconsin : Door County is a beautiful place.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25295#25295 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2661
Posted: 15 Jun 2012 at 6:51am

Door County is a beautiful place.  The east side is along Green Bay and is full of neat villages with shops and interesting restaurants.  By the time you get here they will be filling with tourists as well.  The west side is less populated. 

Door County was known for cherries but now is becoming a wine producing area.  There are several wineries to tour.  Shops all over the county sell wine along with other door county food like fruit, cheese, maple syrup, honey and other things.

Door County looks lots like coastal New England, with harbors, boats, lots of fishing things around.  One of the things to try is a Fish Boil, where chunks of Whitefish are boiled with potatoes and vegetables in a large cast iron pot over an open fire.  Kerosene is thrown on the fire at the end and the pot boils over and puts out the fire.  The fish and vegitables are removed ftom the pot and served.  Normally accompanied by beer, it is a faovorite.

We started coming to Washington Island years ago when we didn't need things to keep the kids busy.  One of my friends from work asked why we like it because there is "nothing to do."  That is one of the attractions for me.  This is one of the spots on earth where time stands still.  I like this camp ground with  its wooded sites and nice owners.  We were nearly alone until last night and now it is starting to fill for the weekend.  Lake Michigan is known for smallmouth bass and walleye fishing around the island and there are charter boats available if you wish to fish,  There are nice resorts and restaurants all over the island if intrested.  And the year round population (around 800 folks, are great, friendly people.  Everyone waves, and soon you will be waving back.

When you get to Coor County pick up some of the literature and visit this things you see.  Relax, and have a good time!  ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:51:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25295#25295 Washington Island, Wisconsin : Keith and Dar,We are headed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25294#25294 Author: PodSquad
Subject: 2661
Posted: 15 Jun 2012 at 6:14am

Keith and Dar,
We are headed to Door County in exactly one week!  Got any suggestions for "must do" things to do or places to see?  Can't wait for our trip!
]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:14:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25294#25294 Washington Island, Wisconsin : That speed really does make a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25184#25184 Author: DocTom
Subject: 2661
Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 8:14pm

That speed really does make a difference. What's the temperature up ther now?]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:14:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25184#25184 Washington Island, Wisconsin : The very northern tip of Door... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25181#25181 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2661
Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 7:03pm

The very northern tip of Door County.  The Ferry leaves Northport and Washington Island is half hour away.  From here half he radio is from Wisconsin, half from da youpee of Michigan.]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:03:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25181#25181 Washington Island, Wisconsin : Is this Door County? https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25179#25179 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 2661
Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 6:29pm

Is this Door County?
]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:29:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25179#25179 Washington Island, Wisconsin : Any pics? https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25173#25173 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2661
Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 5:20pm

Any pics?]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:20:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25173#25173 Washington Island, Wisconsin : We are half way through our second... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2661&PID=25169#25169 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2661
Posted: 12 Jun 2012 at 4:24pm

We are half way through our second outing of the season.  This one is at Washington Island Camping Resort, and it is great.  This is our second trip up here and across Death's Door on the ferry with the Pod, and maybe our sixth or seventh time on the island.

This campground is nice with wooded sites.  We have a water and electric site but primitive sites are available also.  The owners are great and the lodge is well stocked and clean.

Dar is here for a quilting week at a fiber arts school, and the dogs and I are enjoying the quiet of the island.

The 200 mile trip up here was done at less than 60 mph all way, and I got 15 mpg.  On our last trip to Paducah, KY done at 75 mph I averaged 10mpg.  I guess it pays not to rush.




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