R-pod Owners Forum : Annual winter campout, French Creek PA http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Events and Campouts : Annual winter campout, French Creek PA Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:04:59 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:28:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4143 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Hmm ok Dave thanks, electricity... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=50368#50368 Author: ron_whitt
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Posted: 19 Aug 2014 at 8:28pm

Hmm ok Dave thanks, electricity is good but not likely water at the dump stations? Just bring what water you want to cook with I guess? Hoping to see you next June 5th at the frog rally in Ferris Prov. park.]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:28:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=50368#50368 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Hi Ron, My information from the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=50323#50323 Author: DavidW
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Posted: 19 Aug 2014 at 8:50am

Hi Ron,

My information from the Park Staff and the Ontario Parks website is that there is still electricity in the winter at Mew Lake.

Cheers,

David]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2014 08:50:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=50323#50323 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Ok you's guys... not to say... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=50292#50292 Author: ron_whitt
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Posted: 18 Aug 2014 at 8:25pm

Ok you's guys... not to say that those aren't winter camping pictures.. But Jan 21st up here is like -30c and about 4.5 feet of snow... Just say'en...   But would like to try winter camping, they keep Mew Lake campground open year round in Algonquin park... No electric or water but the showers/bathrooms are open from what I hear... Maybe someday we'll get brave and try it....]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:25:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=50292#50292 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : we are newbies in north carolina... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=50289#50289 Author: Pat & Bill whitaker
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Posted: 18 Aug 2014 at 8:09pm

we are newbies in north carolina and woud love to talk to, or meet up with other pod owners in our area.  you can email us at loxandgrits@windstream.net ]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:09:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=50289#50289 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : I was in C40. They had the utilities... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=42006#42006 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 21 Jan 2014 at 5:41pm

I was in C40.  They had the utilities marked and white lines painted.  It looks like they are going to do the top of the loop.  1-10 and 42-30 (don't hold me to those site numbers) and leave the bottom of the loop alone (which has more non electric sites).  I hope they make B a pet loop now.  Why should I be forced to camp with no electric or pay for full hookups when I only want electric and a pet.  ]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:41:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=42006#42006 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Very nice trip report. So wish... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=42005#42005 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 21 Jan 2014 at 5:12pm

Very nice trip report.  So wish I could have been there.  Anyone else make any trips out on Saturday?  Which area of the loop did you stay?  Any evidence of this "construction" they are doing?

We spent about 7 hours on Sunday and another 3 hours today wrapping up our plans for this summer so we did make good use of our time at home.  Will post about that later. 

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:12:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=42005#42005 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : We had a great time. John and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41997#41997 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 21 Jan 2014 at 11:23am

We had a great time.  John and Lynn represented the R-Pods and it was their first trip in their 2 month old R-Pod.  It was 20 Friday night and 17 Saturday night and 30something during the day on Saturday.  Cindy, my nephew, and myself went geocaching Saturday morning and started a fire Saturday afternoon to start making pizza mountain pied in the mountain pie maker my nephew got for Christmas.  They came out good.  So good we were just going to keep making them for dinner but John and Lynn made an awesome lasagna and corn bread to share with us.  We sat around the fire chit chatting Saturday night and then turned in early.  

Here are a few pictures.  John and Lynn were in the Rpod, I had the Class C, Cindy stayed in her van, and Busdriver was 2 sites over from us.

Made some pizza mountain pies

Cindy has this "thing" about climbing on logs and getting her picture taken

We brought and burned most of this wood
And left with this much
And what camping picture montage is complete without the obligatory picture of the campfire....and the gatorade bottle perfectly balanced on a log
]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:23:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41997#41997 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Represent! Wish I was there,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41945#41945 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 18 Jan 2014 at 2:28pm

Represent!

Wish I was there, but a side benefit of me staying home is my wife and I are going to get some planning done for our big trip this summer.  

]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:28:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41945#41945 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : We're here having fun. One... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41931#41931 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 18 Jan 2014 at 9:22am

We're here having fun. One rpod showed up with John and Lynn ]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:22:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41931#41931 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Unfortunately I'm bowing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41890#41890 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 8:00pm

Unfortunately I'm bowing out.  I've been looking forward to getting together with the Canvas Camper group and the podders, but I don't want to push my limits.  It's too bad I'm not closer or I would come up for the evening on Saturday.

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2014 20:00:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41890#41890 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : From CanvasCampers there will... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41889#41889 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 16 Jan 2014 at 7:57pm

From CanvasCampers there will be 3 sites.

Me, Matt with my 8yo nephew Evan in my class C.  My sister Karen is going to visit on Saturday.
Cindy in her van
Suzanne and Chris in their HTT

I'll have a fire Friday night, all are welcome.  Cindy, my nephew, and my Sister are going to geocache on Sat morning.  Sat afternoon I'm going to be cooking in my Dutch Oven and having a few cold ones.  

What Rpods are thinking of coming?  How are you feeling Doug?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaQFC0h91zQ
]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:57:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41889#41889 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : It looks like it will be good... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41859#41859 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 15 Jan 2014 at 9:18am

It looks like it will be good weather for the weekend.    I don't know how or why this sentence is bold.

FriJan 17

Partly Cloudy

44° 26° Partly Cloudy Chance of rain: 0%

Wind: SSW at 9 mph

SatJan 18

Partly Cloudy

35° 23° Partly Cloudy Chance of precip: 20%

Wind: W at 17 mph

SunJan 19

AM Clouds / PM Sun

39° 27°  AM Clouds / PM Sun Chance of precip: 10%

Wind: WNW at 18 mph

 

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:18:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41859#41859 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Pretty neat shot, all our kids... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41849#41849 Author: jato
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Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 9:25pm

Pretty neat shot, all our kids enjoyed doing that in their younger days, actually they still enjoy it now in their twenties and thirties.  Never too old for that!

May have a hard time doing that in our neck of the woods tonight.  In the last 7 hours we have gotten 11 inches of snow and it is still coming down in boatloads.
]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:25:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41849#41849 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Ah yes, Mayoring. Here is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41826#41826 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 14 Jan 2014 at 8:57am

Ah yes, Mayoring.  Here is a link to our thread on MAYORING .  We tend to have large fires at some of our rallies.  The guy who runs our website is called the Mayor.  When he adds wood to the fire he has this stance.....one hand over his eyes with the other hand on the wood and he inches forward every now and then moving the hand from the eyes to check his position.  We call it mayoring.  Like Tebowing or Planking or some of the other goofy poses people do. 
 
After we noticed it at a few trips we started taking pictures and inviting others to do the pose.  Here is my son doing the pose (he was safe the whole time, don't worry).  We welcome anyone to pose for the camera. 
 
]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:57:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41826#41826 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Matt, make sure you show everyone... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41821#41821 Author: Yak
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Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 10:22pm

Matt, make sure you show everyone how to properly shield your face when adding firewood to the fireWink]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:22:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41821#41821 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Sorry, y'all. Don't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41811#41811 Author: Podsible Dream
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Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 6:21pm

Sorry, y'all. Don't think we can make it.  We have a bunch of church stuff this weekend.  Looks like the weather won't be too bad, tho.  We'll be thinkin' of ya!

Walt and Chris
]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:21:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41811#41811 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Ha! Now that song will be in my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41807#41807 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 4:53pm

Ha!  Now that song will be in my head for an hour.  :-)

Usually it is whatever anyone brings, from food to hooch.  Personally I like throwing something into a crock pot for the day.

We do a big Halloween bash every year at Codorus State Park near Hanover - usually fun except for that big snow a couple of years ago.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:53:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41807#41807 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Did the Doctor have Ted Nugent... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41803#41803 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 2:41pm

Did the Doctor have Ted Nugent playing when he gave you the diagnosis? 
 
How do you guys work your pot lucks?  Do you post what people are bringing or is it a surprise?  I threw a 6 foot table on my trailer to keep the tarp from flapping that I can bring over to the gathering site.
 
One of the nice things about a Class C is I can bring my utility trailer with me when I need more "stuff".  I went to a Halloween Rally in October and had it loaded with decorations for a site decoration contest.   
]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:41:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41803#41803 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : No worries about a bonfire with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41800#41800 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 1:38pm

No worries about a bonfire with that load!  Potluck & fire Saturday night is usual, yes.

I'm still a maybe at this point.  I ended up spending half the day yesterday at the doctor's office because I was feeling worse, and I now have a diagnosis of cat scratch fever.  Heard of it many times but never knew anyone with it.  If they are right it can take a month to clear so we'll see how I'm doing later this week.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:38:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41800#41800 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : It looks like CanvasCampers... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41799#41799 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 12:02pm

It looks like CanvasCampers are going to have 3 sites, 4 people.  How many R-Pods are going to be there?  Do you guys normally do a pot luck on Saturday night?]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:02:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41799#41799 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : I have 3/4 of my trailer full... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41795#41795 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 13 Jan 2014 at 8:58am

I have 3/4 of my trailer full of pallet wood for a fire.  I'm not going to be cold  Thumbs Up

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:58:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41795#41795 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : I don't have an issue with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41775#41775 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 12 Jan 2014 at 8:36am

I don't have an issue with poison ivy so I can't glance at a plant and say "that's poison ivy".  I know the C loop is very over camped (due to it being the only pet loop) so there usually isn't foliage right around the campsite.  The other loops have foliage up close.  Below is a link to our CanvasCampers pictures of the campsites in the C loop.  Don't know if this will help you remember the site you were in.  

 http://canvascampers.com/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=2;nw;start=0 


]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2014 08:36:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41775#41775 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Was at French Creek back in September... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41754#41754 Author: jato
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Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 4:53pm

Was at French Creek back in September 2012; what I'll never forget was the sight we were in (don't remember the number) had about an 18" clearance from poison ivy on 3 sides of the pod SO  we moved to a different spot (had reserved this spot earlier w/o know about the infamous "toxicodendron radicans" for you latin majors).   Am sure this won't be an issue this time of the year but am curious for those who frequent this park in the summer, have they cut back, or are in the process of killing this stuff ?- it's not that hard to control.  I am not a fan of it - i can nearly get it by looking at the stuff.
]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:53:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41754#41754 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : Too funny, I'm watching the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41752#41752 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 1:45pm

Too funny, I'm watching the scene in Cast Aways right now, where he's figuring out how to make fire.  We should also have the wood remnant dump at the top of the loop, and I usually bring split wood (sourced from within PA).

Hopefully I'm still in, but I've been fighting a low-level something for the last week that isn't going away.  We'll see later this week...

]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 13:45:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41752#41752 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : PA lifted the ban on in-state... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41749#41749 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 9:30am

PA lifted the ban on in-state transportation of wood in 2012.  The inter-state ban is still in effect.  Besides, this is pallet wood which is exempt since it has been processed.  

Also I live 20 minutes from French Creek so I am local.  Smile
]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 09:30:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41749#41749 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : They let you bring your own wood?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41748#41748 Author: Keith-N-Dar
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Posted: 11 Jan 2014 at 8:29am

They let you bring your own wood?  We have Emerald Ash Borer here and have to locally source camp fire wood.
]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2014 08:29:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41748#41748 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : I just picked up some wood for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41745#41745 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 10 Jan 2014 at 10:03pm

I just picked up some wood for the camping trip.  I'll take another picture once I cut it up tomorrow to see how much wood there really is.

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:03:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41745#41745 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : I can say there will be at... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41722#41722 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 09 Jan 2014 at 11:09am

I can say there will be at least 2 sites of CanvasCampers.  I will be there with possibly my 4yo son Friday night.  He has a birthday party Saturday afternoon so my wife will pick him up around lunch time.  The other site will probably be Phil and Cindy in a popup unless Cindy brings her own camper.  I know one of our people now has plans so there are 2 other possible CanvasCampers.
 
 
]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:09:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41722#41722 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : OK just got off the Phone with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41721#41721 Author: rpodcamper.com
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Posted: 09 Jan 2014 at 10:24am

OK just got off the Phone with Chris at French Creek State Park. You are not able to make reservations but can show up at the Camp Ground and pay using the honor system. The weekend of Jan 17th through Jan 19th we can get into the Camp Sites. You will just need to pick a site once you get there.

Who all is thinking of coming? Right now I'm trying to push items around on my schedule.


843 Park Rd, Elverson, PA 19520
(610) 582-9680

www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/frenchcreek]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:24:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41721#41721 Annual winter campout, French Creek PA : I just called and spoke to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41720#41720 Author: CanvasCamperMatt
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Posted: 09 Jan 2014 at 10:24am

I just called and spoke to Chris in the office at the campground.  Everything is on a First Come First Serve Basis.  There is a box and self registration form at the kiosk when you enter the campground.  We are to fill out the form and then put cash or check in the envelope and put it into the box.  ]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:24:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4143&PID=41720#41720