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RE: I still read books, the kind without batteries!
I'm thinking I would really enjoy being able to read one of these things in the dark while in bed (or in the living room)--especially in the RV where we are pretty crowded with the dogs hogging space. I always hate to leave the light on while I read because it shines in the DW's eyes--plus it is hard to hold the book and turn pages. I might give one of these things a try.
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chuckster11
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05/23/12 08:49pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Pulling through Salt Lake City
If you don't want to pull thru SLC and up to Park City I agree with the detour north to Ogden. Just past the Salt Lake airport you can take a new road just built the last couple of years, the Legacy Parkway, which is restricted--no semi's--that drops you off on I-15 just south of Ogden. From there you can catch I-84 and then to I-80. The Legacy Parkway has never been crowded--especially going north and we have used it several times to avoid the congestion that builds up. Enjoy.
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chuckster11
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05/23/12 08:41pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: I Guess Camping Is Different Here....
Well, when a half acre is worth a million dollars, it is a little hard for a private entity or government agency to build great big RV campgrounds. I think I can understand, having visited Long Island (had a daughter in the Coast Guard Academy at King's Point), I can see why you are limited in options.
Really a neat area but it sure did look pricey!
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chuckster11
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05/23/12 08:31pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: I still read books, the kind without batteries!
...I also read a lot of Civil War stuff that requires me to refer to maps all the time and in hard books, I can bookmark those maps and simply flip back to the maps for reference quickly--not sure that is available on e-books...
Most e-book readers have the ability to bookmark pages. Many also have dictionaries for directly looking up any unfamiliar words you may encounter.
So my children tell me but given my total fail manipulating most electronic devices I wonder if bookmarking pages on an e-book would be as fast as a slip of toilet paper on the map page?
I'm still concerned about the cost of these books as compared to used book store prices.
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chuckster11
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05/23/12 04:13pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: I still read books, the kind without batteries!
I don't use an electronic book but I certainly can see the advantage--especially for someone like myself that likes to read in bed--it has to be nice to lay there and prop up a lightweight, illuminated screen and read! However, I am cheap and I can go down to the local used book store, yard sales, and what not and load up with 50 cent paperbacks and I do not like the prices of E-books. If I spend 50cents on a book I dislike and cannot finish, I can take it back for credit or sell in a yard sale--spend seven bucks for an e-book and your stuck with it!
That and I also read a lot of Civil War stuff that requires me to refer to maps all the time and in hard books, I can bookmark those maps and simply flip back to the maps for reference quickly--not sure that is available on e-books.
Other than those complaints that are unique to me, I think Ebooks are great.
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chuckster11
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05/23/12 12:29am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Ugly Encounter at Campground
About the only time I have experienced this is when my site has been adjacent to paths leading to the campground bathrooms and most of those "trespasses" have involved children or early teens--rarely adults. Because of the design and maintenance (rustic, lots of cover) of the particular campground, the access to the bathroom almost necessitates that anyone who camps beyond my site use these pathways and I find it really hard to criticize those who cross "my" site--it simply is what it is in that situation. Also I have had lake and river side camping sites that other campers have used to get access to the water and I don't get too excited about that either--I kinda think of those waterfront sites as "attractive nuisances"--something that simply creates a nuisance because it attracts people. Most every campground I have been in have some sites where there is little chance anyone will step foot on them--if privacy is my main concern, I will choose those sites.
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chuckster11
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05/23/12 12:21am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Please wash your hands
For some folks this "They must wear gloves!" is an obsession that I simply do not understand. I often wonder if they ever changed a diaper on their child or grandchild bare handed or did they break out the surgical gloves?
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chuckster11
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05/23/12 12:07am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Primary Liability Insurance - Which States Require It?
Yes liability insurance on your tow vehicle would cover you while it is attached.
In a park unattached the trailer liability would cover you if someone fell off your steps or walked into your slide or if your RV catches on fire and burns down your neighbors RV. Stuff like that.
Pogoil.
Do not depend on "trailer liability" being in force when the trailer is unattached! Check with your insurance coverage and ask that specific question--"Is there liability or medical coverage on my towable if my to vehicle is not attached?" You will be surprised with the answers you get. Most importantly, make sure you KNOW.
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chuckster11
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05/21/12 04:56pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Primary Liability Insurance - Which States Require It?
Idaho, and I suspect all states where liability insurance is mandated, requires that the towing vehicle carry the liability portion of the coverages. Matter of fact, I don't believe you can buy "liability" (Bodily injury and Property Damage) separately on a trailer. All the liability coverage plus the medical extends from the tow vehicle.
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chuckster11
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05/21/12 03:37pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Gun shows???
Just a suggestion that has sometimes worked for me--try to time your visit to the gun show near the end of the last day of the show. Dealers seem to be more willing to make a "deal" during those hours, particularly if they have had a slow weekend. Doesn't always work but worth a try.
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chuckster11
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05/21/12 09:19am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Jackson Hole, WY Stuff to Do
"The Snake is rarely dangerous in that stretch because the water flow is primarily managed for tourism (commercial rafting) and not irrigation."
NOT!
The water in the river is controled for the irrigators of the State of Idaho, who own the water rights to it. Commercial rafters have to use whatever water comes down the river.
The irrigation need STARTS with Palisades Reservior, the water for irrigation is stored there and below Palisades dam is where you see fluctuation of water on the Snake. Above Palisades there is minimal use of or need for irrigation water so the flow from Jackson Lake is fairly constant and does conveniently serve the needs of commercial recreation in the form of rafting in most normal water years from Jackson to Alpine. The Snake river from it's start to where it enters the Columbia can hardly be called a "wild river" at any point--too many dams, too many spillways, too much use of the water for irrigation and power generation. I doubt that there is a river in America that is as controlled in terms of flow as much as the Snake. However, if you think that the commercial rafting out of Jackson is "dangerous" then the OP should pay attention and might want to check up on the number of deaths and injuries that result from those commercial rafting trips annually. I'm sure he will find most customers are hurt getting into and out of the buses and boats more often than when on the river rafting.
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chuckster11
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05/19/12 02:16pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Jackson Hole, WY Stuff to Do
The last time we were in Jackson we went white water rafting. My nephew still thinks it was one of the best parts of the trip.
Be very careful on the whitewater rafting. People get drowned on these trips every year on the Snake River.
Hope your comments don't scare people! The rafting trips that originate in the national parks are very safe. You might be thinking about the river in different areas or through canyons. In the park the trips are slow meandering in gorgeous surroundings.
My post says whitewater rafting. I am not aware of any sort of commercial rafting inside of Yellowstone Park. There are many outside of the park. I am specifically talking about the Snake River Canyon south of Jackson. If that is where they are thinking of going, they ought to be scared. This year will not be as dangerous as most years as there is less water run off.
Not to belabor this more but the majority of river "rafting" around Jackson is in the Snake River canyon south of town and most of that is run by commercial outfitters who safely provide the "whitewater" experience for thousands of tourists a year. I have no idea how many tourists are transported a year but in traveling up the road all you see are rafts in the River. The Snake is rarely dangerous in that stretch because the water flow is primarily managed for tourism (commercial rafting) and not irrigation.
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chuckster11
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05/19/12 09:35am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: towing a 5200# jeep with a gas motorhome; 8.1 l wrkhrs
I tow an '02 GC behind my b230 Cummings pusher and frankly, I wish I had chosen a different toad--I think the GC is just too heavy for my unit. Love the Cherokee for it's bullet proof nature and its comfort but we find that we just don't need the size or the poor MPG of the Jeep when we travel. I use a Ready Brute braking system and it certainly handles the toad well but it is a massive tow bar system.
The difference in RPM for my MH between flat towing the GC at 60MPH and when not attached (and I just checked this) is 250RPM--about 1700 without the toad and just at 200RPM with it. Have no idea what fuel mileage difference this makes.
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chuckster11
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05/18/12 06:28pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: I am thinking about becoming a teacher--looking for opinions
I taught at the college level part time for many, many years and it is really hard to beat a small college campus environment as a place to have a working career. Most of the students that enroll are there because they want to be, most are goal oriented, and most are mature enough to understand the roll of the college teacher and the curriculum in that goal orientation. Nothing I know of is as exciting or rewarding as facing a classroom full of wary, curious, and bright college freshmen on a beautiful Fall morning. Then comes the grading!!!
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chuckster11
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05/18/12 06:15pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Jackson Hole, WY Stuff to Do
The last time we were in Jackson we went white water rafting. My nephew still thinks it was one of the best parts of the trip.
Be very careful on the whitewater rafting. People get drowned on these trips every year on the Snake River.
Hope your comments don't scare people! The rafting trips that originate in the national parks are very safe. You might be thinking about the river in different areas or through canyons. In the park the trips are slow meandering in gorgeous surroundings.
My post says whitewater rafting. I am not aware of any sort of commercial rafting inside of Yellowstone Park. There are many outside of the park. I am specifically talking about the Snake River Canyon south of Jackson. If that is where they are thinking of going, they ought to be scared. This year will not be as dangerous as most years as there is less water run off.
You know I have been around this area for over 40 years and I believe the unfortunate death last year was the only one I recall that occurred during a COMMERCIAL rafting excursion. There may have been more but I sure don't remember one and considering the number of people these folks take down the Snake every year, their record seems to be excellent. Now, the non-commercial, amateur rafters and kayak bunch always seem to have accidents regularly on all the rivers in this part of the west but the commercial outfits have an enviable record of safety.
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chuckster11
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05/18/12 06:07pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: whats your career?
Insurance Agent
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chuckster11
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05/15/12 09:37pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Jackson Hole, WY Stuff to Do
Walk around town like everyone else does, buy overpriced "art" for yourself and rubber tomahawks for the kids.
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chuckster11
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05/14/12 08:30pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Funeral Edict?
Interesting insight into what is a no-brainer for me. Where I was raised, you STOPPED for all funeral processions--at an intersection, when you met one, anytime--the respect for the deceased and family was the rule and we all willingly adhered to the rule--or suffered the consequences
Now I hear, "I'm irritated when I have to pull over when meeting a procession but actually I saw a military procession stop all four lanes and it was solemn and impressive!", meaning, I guess, that somehow if it is a military funeral the deceased and family deserved more respect than the average corpse. I hear "Hey, we are too busy now, there is too much traffic now to even consider being considerate to the deceased and family!" which I think about sums it up--typical of so much these days, our need to be at the store, office, kid's event, whatever, is more important to us than those grieving people in the other lane. Who cares?
Well, I do and if you are following me and I meet a funeral procession be prepared to stop, because I will--every time. I owe my fellow humans, known to me or not, at least that much respect.
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chuckster11
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05/13/12 11:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: West Yellowstone to Dubois Wy.
You will have a beautiful drive and any alternative route will only be longer and just as slow--the Park traffic is slow, going over Teton Pass and thru Jackson is slow so I would simply drive thru the Park, exit the south end and go over Togwotee Pass, which is not as steep as Teton Pass. Be aware there is still construction going on over Togwotee Pass which may cause some delays.
I don't know of a "fast" way from West to Dubois so just be prepared for a nice scenic drive of a few hours.
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chuckster11
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05/12/12 01:05pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Vanity plates
No one is confused by my vanity plate---"CHUCK SR". I'm sure, as slow as I drive anymore the drivers behind me agree with the "SR" part.
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chuckster11
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05/12/12 12:59pm |
Around the Campfire
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