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RE: Moose and Bear in British Columbia on the Alaska Hwy
On my trip in 2006, coming into Whitehorse, in a half mile stretch I saw a buffalo, a black bear and a deer, all next to the road and apparently unaware of each other. I was surprised by the number of wild animals along the AlCan, considering the amount of open space and the lack of roads.
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Jim Shoe
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05/25/12 05:36am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: KOA Rewards Card
No intention of bashing KOA, but why stay at one? ... We've tried a few, they are the most expensive, and sites are crammed close together. Just askin'
Of course you're bashing KOA. Join the crowd. But since you asked so nicely, I stay at them because they all offer FHUs which I prefer and the spacing is sufficient for my style of camping since I'm gone all day and only sleep there at night. I've paid more and gotten less at non-KOA FHU campgrounds.
I understand that many on these forums prefer a more rustic environment and for them, the campground is the destination. They are truly "campers" and they enjoy it. I realize that their aim is to escape civilization and enjoy the outdoor experience. That's why there are so many different choices for all of us. I'm a "traveler" and I'm there to see the sights. I like to have my "stuff" with me and I don't like motels.
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Jim Shoe
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05/24/12 04:29pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Forums For Locals Campers?
Start a "Long Island" thread in one of the forums that Beemer listed. If we had a forum for every small section of the country, it would take four days to page thru the list.
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Jim Shoe
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05/24/12 03:43pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Rewards and pride of taking education seriously
Certainly a reason for community pride, because the entire community has to be involved. But the playing field isn't totally level on the list. My Alma Mater ranked 97th nationwide and number one in Ohio, but ours was a special public school that drew 600 students each year from a city of over 100,000 population and required passage of a test to be admitted. All of our students went on to college every year. That's a far cry from having to educate everyone in a particular school district from a much smaller population.
It takes a community to raise a child, and it sounds like your community has the "Right Stuff". Congratulations.
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Jim Shoe
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05/24/12 03:30pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Sights to see between Sioux Falls and Rapid City, SD
Lots to see and do. Check out the SD Tourism site.
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 05:11pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Man tries to climb Mt Rushmore
It was once a permitted activity.
They should allow it again. It'll help sanitize the gene pool. :)
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 05:01pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Beer & wine in Canada & Alaska
You can bring all the beer and wine you want into Canada - you just have to pay duty on everything above a certain amount. Here's a site that tells you what your free allowance is, but I'd check the official Canadian Customs site since things change from time to time.
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 04:46pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Another WWII Vet is gone
My condolences to you and his entire family. I've known several veterans of Viet Nam and a few from WWII. Most never talk about their experiences, or think of themselves as heroes - but they are.
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 04:24pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: 30 amp and 50 amp electric question
I carry a 50M to 30F and a 20M to 30F. I've used the 50/30 pigtail a couple of times. Once when the 30A socket was chipped and loose, and once when the site only had 50A and 20A (in Canada). Not very expensive, and when you need one, nothing else will do.
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 02:28pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Driving in Big Cities
Early in my RVing experience, I decided to overnight at a casino RV park in downtown St. Louis.
Things I learned:
Big city downtown areas are poorly signed for out of towners.
Don't drive thru St. Louis on a Sunday afternoon on the same street as the Ball Park, when the Cards are playing at home and in the pennant race.
Folks in regular cars didn't want my 'C' with toad in the mix any more than I did, and all their horns worked. Several made a gesture indicating that their team was number 1.
When I finally got thru the mess, I kept driving until I found the nearest expressway and kept on driving until I got well out of town.
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 10:13am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Man tries to climb Mt Rushmore
They walk among us. :R
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 09:36am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: South bound I-75 at mile maker 141
Here's the latest.
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 09:16am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: GPS warning
Nothing like a paper map, a street address and common sense. All the mapping programs use the same government supplied horizontal and vertical coordinates for locations. In successive yearly updates of Streets and Trips, a big commercial campground that I frequent in the Sarasota area has "moved" twice. On S&T, it is now 16 miles NW of its actual location. One more typo and it will be in the Gulf of Mexico. :)
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 04:58am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: campgrounds in Columbus Ohio area- need advice
The Ohio State Fair is July 25th thru August 8th this year. Lots of visitors at that time. Plan accordingly.
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 03:42am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Rt 60 Bridges
Here's a picture and info about the bridge. Note that the total width of the bridge deck is 20 feet. You might want to tuck your mirrors in, in case you meet a semi going the other way.
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Jim Shoe
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05/23/12 03:29am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Just want to say thanks!
You're very welcome, but the least you could do is send me the deposit that I lost. :)
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Jim Shoe
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05/22/12 08:26am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Branson Mo.
It doesn't look like there's any Interstates close to Branson and I'm not familiar with the US highways in the area, but I'd check to see if Branson has been rebuilt since the Tornado that heavily damaged the theatre strip the end of February. Maybe call some of the CGs in the area for an update.
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Jim Shoe
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05/21/12 12:50pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Yellowstone in September
I recommend Grizzly in West Yellowstone. After Labor Day is a great time to go since school has started, so crowds are down. Also, breeding season for many of the critters and its cooler, so they're more active during the day.
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Jim Shoe
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05/21/12 12:17pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Extended Warranty
Strictly my opinion, but if its a good deal for them (and it must be or they wouldn't offer it), then its a bad deal for me. I bet they know the odds of actually having to honor one a lot better than we do.
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Jim Shoe
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05/21/12 06:52am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: First long trip. Two old Gramma's. need lots of help
I'm not trying to be critical, I'm just curious. You have Gillette, WY listed for 5 days. I've driven I-90 thru that area several times and even I-90 bypasses Gillette. What am I missing? :)
Being a Gramma myself, this is perfectly clear to me...
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bc5RhpxL1bc/SxAqdcu3kJI/AAAAAAAACAA/E9M6F7Ix_OQ/s1600/1880s.jpg width=400\\
All those cowboys...need I say more? :B
(Sound of hand slapping my forehead) What was I thinking?
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Jim Shoe
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05/20/12 06:08pm |
Beginning RVing
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