tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119023702011-12-01T02:20:00.261-06:00CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.comBlogger1161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-29006718454554742132010-06-03T06:17:00.002-05:002010-06-03T06:31:27.443-05:00

This is my Asus Eee PC 900HD set up for use as my primary computer in the corner alcove familiar to many RVers. The computer, keyboard, and monitor set on a small movable table, while most other equipment is on the little alcove shelf. The Eee PC is behind the monitor at the right, where I can reach the mouse pad, as I do on occasion when its touch pad serves my need better than the external

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When we get this kind of snow in Texas... in my part of Texas, as least... we just go bananas.  News people can't talk about anything else, and kids of all ages are just besides themselves with joy. Even Matt the Cat is enjoying it. He asks to go outside, but then immediately taps on the window... his way of telling me he wants to come back in... but when I open the door, he bounces away from

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-78996837861947249602009-12-11T10:23:00.003-06:002009-12-11T10:47:03.808-06:00

I'm back from New Zealand... and it truly is that... a mystic land.I felt as if I'd been dropped into one of those movies where people land on a strange planet and walk along wide-eyed and open-mouthed at all the strange sights.It was my first visit to the Southern Hemisphere, and I was not prepared to see plants and wildlife so much different from anything I'd ever seen before.For those who

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 JWJarts - Art by JWJThis little cat, who later became known as "Matt Dillon", started hanging out around my motorhome a few months ago, but would run if I showed any interest in him.On this day, the first time I got close enough to take a photograph, he ran to hide under the motorhome, and, as you can see by the look in his eyes, expressed his distrust of humans. The drawing is by my friend,

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This post is in response to a heated conversation I heard recently between owners of "indoor/outdoor" pet cats, who think it's ok for cats to be outdoors in a country setting, and bird-loving "environmentalists" who believe that the nicest and sweetest of cats will revert to basic instincts and kill enough birds to upset the environment if they get the chance.This video shows Mr. Dillon

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Burro Amigo Photo Courtesy ANdReita QCA friend of mine, Seeker, just mentioned John Steinbeck's book, "Travels with Charley", which inspired so many of us to go RVing, and inspired my use of the user name TravelswCharlie".Did you know that the title, itself, was inspired by an earlier book, "Travels with a Donkey" by Robert Louis Stevenson?"Travels With a Donkey", being in the public domain, is

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That was one of my first questions when it came time to decide if I was going to take on the responsibility of a traveling companion.A cat is easier than a dog, other RVers said... cats are happy inside all the time, and you don't have to take them walking in the rain.But when I asked Matt Dillon, he looked at me with some disdain, and I thought I heard him say:"I can sit out here on this

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This story continued from: RVing With A PetWell, you can guess what happened next, can't you?I talked with some of the knowledgeable people on the Yahoo Group,Cats and Kittens Yahoo Group, and asked them what I should do to try to find out if this little cat was somebody's lost pet or was he truly on his own.Find them here: Cats and Kittens Yahoo GroupThey have a lot of experience with homeless

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I had read in a message from "D.F." of Dallas, on Howard Garrett's "The Dirt Doctor", that talcum powder, sprinkled on a window sill, will keep ants away.I got the opportunity to try it one day when I looked out to the porch in front of my RV, to see ants swarming all over my new hummingbird feeder.The feeder was perched on top of a large red vase, and, instead of hanging, set on the porch

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This was taken with the video feature of my still camera, a Canon Power Shot A720 IS. While the quality does not equal a "real" movie camera, this feature is quite remarkable.At first, you hear only the TV inside my RV, because I have scared away many of the Hummingbirds while setting up my tripod and camera. After I go inside and close the door, the birds return and start swarming around

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A lot of RVers travel with pets, but that requires a commitment that I wasn't yet sure I wanted to make.One day, I looked out and saw this half-grown kitten exploring the deck in front of my motorhome. He jumped up on the railing, and sat there for a while, watching the ground closely, then leaped to the ground, and chased something... probably his dinner, into the nearby bushes.A few days later,

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-5405377959323828532008-03-17T13:01:00.000-05:002008-11-12T23:55:17.346-06:00

Here are some tips to make it easier to keep bacon on board for those quick snacks, even if you eat out most of the time.Sam's Club carries a 3-pound package that I like to buy because it reduces the price to "affordable".But a 3-pound package of bacon in a small RV refrigerator or freezer is a bit unwieldy.Here's a way to solve the problem:First, I want to mention a really cool tip that makes it

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Lazy L RV Park... High if not dry. One of the driest places for RVers in North Texas, during the rain storms and floods of July, 2007, was the Lazy L RV Park in Sherman.That's not to say it was "dry", but that, due to the slopes of the ground, was high above the worst of the flooding.The uninteresting-looking last photo, below (if you double-click on the photo you can read the logo on the side

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CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-67927987059759741372007-06-06T12:57:00.000-05:002007-06-06T14:57:35.425-05:00

When cooking outside, most RVers seem to use the grill for meat but still use the RV kitchen for side dishes.Here's expert advice on how to do both on your grill:How To Barbecue Vegetables And Have Great Results!By Jean-Louis VosgienThese days, using a grill to prepare food is very popular. As the oldest cooking method known to man, grilling can yield wonderful results. However, if unskilled

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Mission to Mars: "How do planetary geologists study rocks on a planet that no human has ever visited and that is as much as 50 million miles away? NASA uses robotic rovers to do this type of study on the surface of Mars. To observe a pristine (or fresh) sample of rock, geologists on Earth would break the rock open with a rock hammer. Instead of breaking the rock open with a hammer, the Mars

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One of the less pleasant aspects of RVing is the way cockroaches sometimes come in to investigate even the cleanest RV.Despite their reputation and the horror they strike to our hearts, they aren’t really as bad as they seem. They are, basically, an outside bug, and according to research found on The Dirt Doctor website, rarely, if ever, spread disease to humans.“Cockroaches” on The Dirt Doctor

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Indian Paintbrush in the Snow April 07, 2007, South of Dallas Texas. Copyright 2007, Matt and Sharron Davis.design by atfb

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Texas Bluebonnets in the Snow April 07, 2007, South of Dallas Texas.Copyright 2007, Matt and Sharron Davis.design by atfb

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Texas Bluebonnets March 31, 2007, South of Dallas Texas. Copyright 2007, Matt and Sharron Davis.design by atfb

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From columnist Mark Polk, of RV Education101There are lots of things to do and to see in the wintertime; beautiful winter scenery, snow skiing, hunting, riding snowmobiles and much more. It’s no wonder so many people enjoy using their RV’s year round. When winter approaches each year I get numerous e-mails requesting information about using RV’s in cold temperatures. One reason I haven’t written

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Bridgestone/Firestone has established a website, TireSafety.com with valuable information about tires and tire safety.The article quoted below, (Copyright Bridgestone/Firestone) is especially useful at this time of the year.Driving TipsSafe driving requires properly maintained tires and a properly maintained vehicle. Paying attention to the road conditions and weather can help ensure safe travels

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My bumper sticker may say "I'd rather be camping", but sometimes when I'm home, I step outside to a scene like this.

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WinterTexans says of the Alamo: "If you ever pass through the hallowed doors of this fabled shrine, you will sense you have entered a place of power. Be careful in your respectful vigilance that you make no effort to harm the hallowed hall, for here the spirit heroes still stand guard..."The story is told in San Antonio, that after the fall of the Alamo, Mexican General Santa Anna gathered most

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Colorado Bend State Park, courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.The Handbook of Texas defines the Hill Country as..."A region including all or part of twenty-five counties near the geographical center of Texas. In the geomorphological sense, the Hill Country represents in large part a dissected plateau surface.It is bordered on the east and south by the Balcones Escarpment, on the west by

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No, a passport is not yet required to pass into Texas, but soon will be required to travel back and forth across the US border with Mexico and the US border with Canada.To find the facts about the new passport requirements, go here:FAQs about New Passport RequirementsThe WinterTexans website describes Winter Texans this way:"What a rare breed of independent citizen - a truly remarkable group of

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Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Document Requirements (FAQs):* What is the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative?* Why is the U.S. government implementing the travel initiative?* When will the travel initiative be implemented?* Originally, the proposed date of implementation for the air phase was January 1, 2007. Why the change?* What impact does recent legislation have on the

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If you've been wondering about a toy-hauler RV, here is your chance to look at what Trailer Life calls "toy-hauler hottest choices".Quoting the Trailer Life website:"Whether you like riding ATVs in the desert, or cruising your Harley at Sturgis, there is a travel trailer, fifth-wheel or even a motorhome to fit your needs and your budget. To give you some ideas, we petitioned some of the leading

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1154287731164213162006-08-01T14:28:00.000-05:002006-08-01T16:25:46.080-05:00

Website FindDynamic DestinationsMost websites you find here are strongly slanted to Camping and RVing. Dynamic Destinations is more like a traditional travel agency website, but it's a travel agency campers and RVers can love.Full-timer RVers and even those just on a long trip, often like to take time off for a different kind of tour. They will find some great ideas at Dynamic Destinations.They

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1154395500399623682006-07-31T20:22:00.000-05:002006-07-31T20:40:30.883-05:00

John Steinbeck, American novelist, story writer, playwright, and essayist. is best remembered for The Grapes Of Wrath and Of Mice And Men, but it was his last major work, Travels with Charley, that introduced millions to the RV lifestyle.In early 1960, Steinbeck realized that, while he had been writing about America, he no longer knew America, and, how, he asked, could he write about that which

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Website FindFishing LinksFor all you fisher people... or is it "fisher persons"?... here's a website for you!"Fishing Charters, Fishing Guides, Marinas, Lodges, Fishing Equipment, Boats, Outfitters, Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing...By State/Lake/City/Area"To give you an idea of what you'll find, here is a list of Categories: * Fishing Art, Models * Fishing Boats o Fishing Boats For

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From Albertson's website, here's an excellent recipe that works well to prepare ahead and take along for the family or prepare for the campground potluck.Use the servings calculator on the website to re-calculate ingredients for any number of servings.Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes6 cloves garlic, peeled1/4 cup olive oil7 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup milk1/4 cup grated Parmesan

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RV Tech GuruMark NemethIf you’re an Escapee, and, perhaps, even if you aren’t… you know about Mark Nemeth, his full-time RV adventures, and his writing.Until 1997, Mark was a Network Systems Engineer working for Computer Sciences Corp. at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. When the contract ended, he retired at the ripe old age of 40-something, and moved into his RV.For the next four

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Campground List FindCampCanada• wilderness campsites • full facility campgrounds for RVs • quiet scenic sites • trailerparks with all amenities for families • camping resorts • RV parksSEARCH BY PROVINCEBritish ColumbiaAlbertaSaskatchewanManitobaOntarioQuébecNew BrunswickNewfoundland & LabradorNova ScotiaPrince Edward IslandFor more, go here:Campgrounds Campings Canada: Go Camping Across

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Website DiscoveryCanadian Canoe RoutesBelow are a few selected quotes and a link to this website:"Canadian Canoe Routes is an online meeting place for those who enjoy exploring the lakes and rivers of Canada by canoe.""Visit our ever-growing database of over 500 canoe trips in all areas of Canada.""With over 4000 registered users and 150,000 articles, our forums are a vast repository of knowledge

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Have a technical question and don't where to ask?About dot com may already have the answer, and if not, you can ask your question and get an answer from one of their expert volunteers.To give you an idea of what they do, here are some of the subjects discussed recently:12v Electrical problem 1978 class C Itasca - sewage holding tank 5th Wheel Floor AC Unit Not cooling Camper

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Novelist John Steinbeck, at a rest stop outside New Orleans with his truck camper, RocinanteI went into my house and set coffee to cooking, and remembering how Roark Bradford liked it, I doubled the dosage, two heaping tablespoons for each cup and two heaping for the pot. I cracked an egg and cupped out the yolk and dropped shells and white into the pot, for I know nothing that polishes coffee

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Here is a good opportunity to get together with other outdoors lovers to help maintain those hiking and nature trails we all enjoy so much.Events take place in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Check their website for an event near you.From their website:Now in its 14th year, National Trails Day (NTD) has grown to inspire nearly a million

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Here, from their website, is the very interesting story about how the Escapees RV Club started:Joe and Kay Peterson had been full-timing for eight years before they started the Escapees RV Club on July 4, 1978. There was no grand idea of what the club would become; it was started through Kay’s column in Woodall’s Trailer Travel magazine. She asked the question that if a club was started to help

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How often, as you go RVing around America, do you wish for those bird identifcation books you left behind?Rare is the campground without at least one new bird to puzzle and entertain us.Birding is a favorite activity among RVers, and finding new species as we travel is a constant source of enjoyment.My nephew Billy, found this excellent website that deserves a spot in the RV Travel Favorites of

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This "Special Interest Campground List" is from the Winter Texans website and covers the Hill Country of Texas.Some descriptions from the parks include:>Between Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park providing excellent motorcycling, vacationing and hunting of exotic and native game. Private and secure location neighborhood setting. Restaurants, laundry and shopping located within 4 miles>

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Geocashing -- a high-tech treasure hunt -- is becoming more and more popular among RVers.It's a world-wide game, and the world-wide guide is the Geocaching web site.To find out more, read these questions and answers at the Geocaching website:"What is Geocaching?Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1146501954241216192006-05-01T11:45:00.000-05:002006-05-01T16:38:48.293-05:00

I just ran across this blog and story of how one RVer replaced the engine in his 1996 motorhome. He goes through the various options he considered, and describes the installation and final results.From the blog:"Our tired old 454 finally bit the dust. On the way back to Florida it started backfiring under load, and losing power climbing hills. Fuel economy dropped and oil consumption went up.

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A recent issue of the Go RVing newsletter, addresses the questions many new or prospective RVers have about driving an RV.Here is a quote fron the Go RVing website:"If you're an experienced car driver, you already have the skills necessary to drive an RV. RVs don’t require a commercial driver’s license for personal use. The automatic transmission, power brakes and steering you're accustomed to

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From this website:"FreeCampgrounds.com MISSION STATEMENTRVers have different camping needs at different times. Our mission is not to promote free places to spend a night at the expense of RV parks or public campgrounds. We acknowledge, however, that there are times when a free stay makes sense — when an RVer is too tired to go on, and/or there is no official campground nearby — or when a small

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1145212050237878382006-04-16T13:27:00.000-05:002006-04-16T13:57:06.406-05:00

Here's another "Special Campground List" that should be in your Bookmarks or Favorites.They call it "The Premier Campground Review Website on the Internet", and I believe it.They currently have 13,813 reviews on-line.These are actual reviews of RV Parks and Campground users.They don't take reviews from campground owners, and they don't take advertisements that could raise ratings.For more, go

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Attention, RVing Pet owners... did you know there is a special-interest campground list just for your pet?From their website:"So you want to hit the great outdoors with your pet. Great Idea! Don't worry that your pet will look at you like you're out of your supposedly superior mind. (After all, why should they give up Scooby Doo reruns, a comfy sofa, and the poodle next door to swelter in a tent

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I've been searching the net, looking for examples of families who RV full-time and home-school their children. I found this interesting story from Shelley Zoellick, who tells why she and her husband, Jeff, made the decision to full-time early in their marriage.Read her story here:"By Shelley Zoellick (1996)My husband and I decided to try full-time RVing in 1988. Jeff's job in

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Here is a useful directory:From their website:"This directory was created to enable RV owners across North America to connect with qualified and trained RV repair technicians. The RVDA-RVIA certification demonstrates not only a proven ability and knowledge base, but also shows that the RV service technician is committed to keeping his/her skill sets up-to-date in an ever-changing industry. "For

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1144514950613823672006-04-08T11:49:00.000-05:002006-04-09T13:21:01.973-05:00

One of the things about RVing that I think is most appreciated, is the way it allows handicapped kids and adults to join right in.Here is a custom van from Sportsmobile. Look how beautiful it is... and that's in addition to being so well designed!From their website:"Most disabled parking spaces will accommodate vans with side lifts. Bifold and trifold models leave the van's right side door clear

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1144513678369748042006-04-08T11:27:00.000-05:002006-04-09T13:05:16.983-05:00

Can you imagine a 4-wheel drive vehicle with all the features, and even many of the luxuries of a motorhome?Look at this "Ultimate Adventure Vehicle: from Sportsmobile:"For everyone who loves the outdoors but would still like to enjoy all the comforts of home on their adventures, we bring you Sportsmobile’s Ultimate Adventure Vehicle.Uniquely suited to a wide variety of outdoor activities from

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1144427870275130892006-04-07T11:37:00.000-05:002006-04-07T12:05:17.413-05:00

If you are planning this year's travel, consider the "All-American" roads described in "National Scenic Byways""Traveling along America's growing network of Scenic Byways takes you off crowded highways and through areas of breathtaking beauty. The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes over 100 outstanding byways that celebrate the pride and diversity of our communities as well as the stunning

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1144195795591514222006-04-04T19:09:00.000-05:002006-04-04T19:12:26.646-05:00

If you are interested in adding solar power to your RV, here is a website that has some good, easy to understand information:"Do you 'dry camp', 'boondock', 'WallyMart', camp in unimproved national forest campgrounds, layover at rest areas, or simply need to keep your RV batteries charged while in storage? Consider an RV solar electric system."Read more here:RV Solar Power

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1143774803301648012006-03-30T21:13:00.000-06:002006-03-30T21:13:23.350-06:00

This is from the very popular "Gypsy Journal"""As a service to our traveling readers, every issue we will list some of the many places where RVers can park overnight for free or almost free. These are not intended to be campgrounds where RVers will make extended stays, just safe places to pull off the highway and get some rest. The listings included here are from our Free Parking list, and come

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1142571118688129652006-03-20T22:51:00.000-06:002006-03-27T11:42:10.160-06:00

Here is another good Florida campgrounds site. This one covers campgrounds, tips, and other travel information in the St. Augustine, Florida area.Be sure to read the section about the Google satellite photos, and take particular note of the tips about how to use this very exciting Google feature."Almost 5 miles of sandy beaches - bird sanctuary. Many facilities including hiking, Bath House,

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1142877656946958322006-03-20T12:00:00.000-06:002006-03-21T09:03:27.893-06:00

If you are coming to Texas to view the wildflowers -- and you'll be glad you did -- you will want to plan your route with the help of this website and toll-free wildflower hotline, provided by the Texas Department of Transportation.From the website, explaining how the search works:"This seasonal site provides information about areas of interest for wildflower and fall foliage viewing on roads of

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"Introducing NatureWatchVarious studies have shown that more than half of the American public enjoys observing, studying, or photographing the vast varieties of fish, wildflowers, wildlife, and scenery. This trend is predicted to more than double by the year 2040."Did you know there is a President's Commission on Americas Outdoors?In 1986, the President's Commission on Americas Outdoors

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1142197737731180742006-03-12T15:08:00.000-06:002006-03-12T15:28:07.606-06:00

From the Official Florida Online Parks Guide:"Spring Fever?Why don’t you spring into a Florida State Park this year to satisfy your “spring fever?!”From the moment you enter a Florida State Park, you literally leave the stresses of our modern society behind. The Florida State Park System includes world class beaches, underwater parks, recreational areas, rivers, crystal clear cool springs, trails

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1141582985678485882006-03-05T12:23:00.000-06:002006-03-05T14:21:49.443-06:00

Arizona campgrounds are, as often as not, more correctly called "Arizona RV Resorts", and, almost as often, are crowded and busy with many activities during the winter season.The "Universal Ranch RV Park", which "meets all your RV Park and Camping needs", in scenic and remote Arivaca, offers plenty of activities, but of the more restful, such as bird watching, fishing, and hiking.Arivaca is so

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1141498646152947982006-03-04T12:57:00.000-06:002006-03-04T13:49:28.156-06:00

I just discovered this very interesting websiteDART, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, sold some of their retired busses today via a live Internet auction. You can watch auctions live at this website, and even bid on line if you have signed up by the deadline.The auction is over for today, but if you go to the website now, you may still be able to see the list of busses they had for auction,

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-26083518649911371132006-02-24T11:48:00.000-06:002007-02-24T11:49:31.606-06:00

delorie page for testing

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1140473228787667272006-02-20T15:34:00.000-06:002006-02-20T16:07:08.800-06:00

Photo Copyright Ron Marabito The CompuServe RV Forum Group has been meeting at Quartzsite, Arizona, each January for almost 10 years.This year, about 50 rigs joined the group for fun, festivities, flea markets, and friendly conversation.

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1139765700050270182006-02-12T11:10:00.000-06:002006-02-12T11:35:00.070-06:00

My big brother is an expert on water and what it may contain. He tells stories I don't want to hear.The following article is from Royal Doulton, makers of fine china, and, since 1835, ceramic water filters.Note that this article calls for the use of "liquid soap" to clean the tank. The amount mentioned was too much in my case. It made a LOT of suds, and took forever to wash out.They are in

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1139593882757429582006-02-10T11:51:00.000-06:002006-02-10T12:40:36.720-06:00

While this Farmer's Market may not "along the way" for many of my readers, I think you will enjoy this article from a gardener in Australia.If you are a gardener, be sure to check out her other pages:Sustainable Gardening Tips "There is nothing quite like wandering around a genuine Farmers Market being surrounding by the sights, sounds, colors and particularly the aromatic smells of fresh food.

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Click on the link below to display Rest Area locations on an interactive Texas mapTexas Safety Rest Area Program - Texas Map:Or, click here for a listing of Texas Rest Area locations in tabular format.

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"On NASCAR weekends, Memphis Motorsports Park offers a limited number of exclusive Trackside RV locations, putting you and your rig in the middle of the action in Turn 4.On NHRA weekends, Memphis Motorsports Park offers a limited number of exclusive Trackside RV locations, putting you and your rig in the middle of the action close to the finish line for this National event.Memphis Motorsports

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1138887560015701122006-02-02T07:39:00.000-06:002006-02-06T20:24:19.153-06:00

"They call them Public Safety Rest Stop Areas, but years past they were simply known as roadside parks, or rest areas. Somewhere back in the 70s or early 80s, they had evolved into 'comfort stations'.You call them what you will, but motorists headed down the long highways of the Lone Star State simply call them 'relief.'Regardless what you call them, if you've been down select Interstates of

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1138817844258858272006-02-01T12:17:00.000-06:002006-02-01T12:57:34.183-06:00

By Mark J. PolkIf you don't know what the voltage is coming into your RV, you risk damaging thousands of dollars' worth of electrical appliances and electronic equipment. I have always recommended that RVers use some type of portable digital meter to measure AC line voltage, frequency and test polarity.You should test the AC voltage at the campground to make sure it is in an acceptable range

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1138029282923513622006-01-25T09:14:00.000-06:002006-01-28T08:55:13.906-06:00

From NASCAR, here is news of the next Las Vegas event:"It's the fastest growing sports in the United States and where else does the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas fit better than NASCAR? When the Las Vegas Motor Speedway opened, it immediately became one of the best facilities in the country, and got a NASCAR event, which is a hot ticket. NASCAR Las Vegas style is exciting, and is one of the best

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1138031100770381352006-01-23T09:45:00.000-06:002006-01-25T10:39:01.713-06:00

In my research of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, a popular winter destination for RVers, I discovered this website by birder Mary Scott.She displays some of the most beautiful bird photos I've ever seen, and her photo essays provide an excellent guide to the area.The wildlife areas she mentions are scattered along the Valley among the many RV parks. Almost anywhere you park, you will be within

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World Birding Center | Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley:The crown jewel of Rio Grande Valley parks, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park well deserves its status as headquarters of the World Birding Center.Birders across the nation know “Bentsen” as a treasure trove of “Valley specialties” – those birds found nowhere else in the United States but deepest South Texas – and “Mexican vagrants” – rare

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1137873096959874442006-01-21T12:55:00.000-06:002006-01-21T16:51:08.563-06:00

When I started thinking about this article, I realized that it's actually impossible to name the 10 best things about RVing. There are so many "best" things, and the list will be different for each of us, but here is a start:RVing Makes Almost Any Vacation More FunWhat, you may ask, can an RV do for a Caribbean vacation? Hmmm... How about this... If you've got kids, an RVing vacation is almost

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1136219252234038972006-01-02T10:23:00.000-06:002006-01-20T10:19:53.410-06:00

* 2005 will be the 22nd Annual Show. * Kenny King and Mal Mallory are the promoters. * The show site is 20 acres. * The actual showgrounds is approximately 4 acres. * There are 15 acres of FREE public and exhibitor parking. * There will be over 350 individual companies represented at the show in 2005. * There are 252 10x10, draped, trade show style booths located inside the main

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1136142270213575632006-01-01T13:03:00.000-06:002006-01-20T12:50:13.016-06:00

We've talked before about one of the most valuable perks of RVing, the way an RV can make any event so much easier and more fun.GoRVing reminds us of these points:· Take your guests in style–by RV–to both home and away games. RVs come in a variety of sizes and styles for every taste and budget. Renting one is an attractive option for many football fans who go tailgating. Attend an RV retail show

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1136073007577404272005-12-31T17:29:00.000-06:002006-01-18T21:49:33.413-06:00

Here’s a website especially for “Winter Texans”, RVers, who, each winter, come by the thousands from all over the US and Canada to enjoy the warmer climate of Texas.Featured is an easy-to-read calendar of current events in many regions of Texas. * A sample of their January events includes: * South Padre Island Market Days/ Jan. 7-9 * Rockport's 10th Annual Gospel Music Festival/Rockport/ Jan.

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One of the most appreciated benefits of RV ownership is realized at Holiday time when families gather and overflow the house.If you are among those who are thinking about RVing, but have not yet tried it, this could be a great time to rent an RV and see how it works for you.Whether you and your immediate family will be guests at another home, or whether you will be at home and need another guest

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1133098278674476812005-12-11T07:31:00.000-06:002005-12-15T11:30:01.270-06:00

If you are among the many Boomers wondering if RVing is for you, and especially if you have children, here’s a group you will surely enjoy... the Family Campers and RVers. They refer to themselves as the “Friendliest People in the World”, and, likely enough, their motto is "Where Strangers Become Friends & Friends Become Family”. They are member owned, have programs and activities for young

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1132599463221356572005-11-21T12:57:00.000-06:002005-12-02T22:06:58.746-06:00

Wal-Mart New Store Hi-Tech ConstructionWal-Mart welcomes RVers at new store in Auora, Colorado, according to a recent press release."There will even be a tall grass prairie on site and a place to welcome our RV visitors as they stop off I-70."Wal-Mart Opens 2nd Experimental SupercenterRecycled Runway; Heat from Used Vegetable and Motor Oils; Tall Grass Prairie Mark Wal-Mart’s Continued Move

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Here's a good list of campgrounds for your fall foliage tours. Notice that several of them have their own websites, where you will find more information about the areas. Campground Guide for Southern Vermont Listing includes Town, Phone and Closing date. Vermont Area Code is 802. For more, go here: Vermont Fall Foliage Campground Listings

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Camping and enjoying racing at Texas Motor Speedway go hand in hand.A limited number of reserved campground spaces in the Workhorse Custom Chassis Victory Circle Campgrounds are still available for Dickies 500 race week. Spaces are approximately 20' by 40'.Reserved camp spaces are just $150 for up to nine nights of camping. The campgrounds open Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. and campers can stay the

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1129647362770696052005-10-18T09:56:00.000-05:002005-10-18T10:33:31.400-05:00

The new Sportsmobile Class C motorhome built on the Dodge Sprinter cab chassis with the turbo-charged Mercedes-Benz diesel engine.More of my readers come to this site looking for Sportsmobile than for any other manufacturer, so when I heard about this new Sportsmobile, a Class C with a Mercedes-Benz diesel engine, I knew there would be a lot of interest.Here's the information from the

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1129495693450328832005-10-16T15:48:00.000-05:002005-10-16T16:33:15.343-05:00

The Meltzers, full-time RVers who travel with two german shepherds, wrote the book because there was no similar reference available. “Even though other pet guides cover things to see and do with a dog, they're aimed at travelers who stay in hotels and motels,” said Julee Meltzer, who spent a year researching campgrounds where dogs are not only allowed but welcomed.The Meltzer’s claim that 30

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1129136858978456092005-10-12T12:07:00.000-05:002005-10-12T12:19:57.933-05:00

The Desert Bluegrass Association presents the 6th Annual Tucson Bluegrass Festival on October 29 & 30, 2005. This year the Tohono O'odham Nation is hosting the festival at their Desert Diamond Casino. As usual, the festival is outdoors and will be staged in the beautiful plaza between the Casino and the Diamond Center. This spacious plaza features two rows of young trees, a fountain with running

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1129070841600971352005-10-11T17:47:00.000-05:002005-10-19T21:39:49.776-05:00

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports:AUSTIN, Texas — The cool front that blew through Texas this week brought the leading edge of the annual migration of millions of monarch butterflies traveling south to their Mexico wintering grounds, and early indications are the monarch population has finally recovered from the severe snow storm that struck overwintering colonies in 2004.Scientists

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Beginning in late-October thousands of Monarch butterflies arrive to spend the winter in 'Butterfly Town, U.S.A.', Pacific Grove, California. Clustering together in pines and eucalyptus on a few select acres in Pacific Grove, the Monarchs attract Butterfyl Watchers from all over the globe. On the second Saturday of every October, the Pacific Grove School District holds the annual 'Butterfly

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1128116988934494172005-09-30T16:49:00.000-05:002005-09-30T17:03:26.173-05:00

New Englands's narrow roads were a challenge to me and my 30-foot Class A Motorhome, but the scenery made it all worthwhile.This article from the Boston Insider describes nearby Leaf-Peeping opportunities."Walden Pond is where Henry David Thoreau lived in solitude, reflected on the beauty of nature and wrote the famous series of essays in the book Walden. A furnished replica of Thoreau's cabin

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1128016968779207242005-09-29T13:02:00.000-05:002005-10-11T23:34:12.446-05:00

Some Texas state parks this year will take advantage of Halloween falling on a Sunday just few days after the Oct. 28 full moon by offering a variety of "tricks and treats" for families in the great outdoors.On Oct. 23, Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site in northeast Texas will host quilting activities and a quilt exhibition in conjunction with the City of Paris’ annual Festival of Pumpkins

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1127820060680987572005-09-27T06:21:00.000-05:002005-10-10T22:36:33.656-05:00

I've found a good website to find fall color reports for California.Here's a sample of what you'll find there: Rock Creek: First 5 miles more green than yellow. A couple of nice yellow slopes. Starting at Iris Meadow Campground a beautiful bright yellow mountain slope with a hint of orange. Past Big Meadow campground more and more color. The road all the way to Mosquito Flat has yellow and orange

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TPWD: News ReleasesSept. 23, 2005More Texas State Parks Close, Others Hosting Rita EvacueesAUSTIN, Texas — Since Hurricane Rita has changed course, more Texas state parks in East Texas are now closing temporarily, while others are hosting hundreds of hurricane evacuees free of charge. (See state park closure list below.)For the latest information on state park temporary closures and state parks

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RITA's path Thursday noon.National Hurricane Center

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One of the advantages of owning an RV is that we can always be prepared in the case of an emergency.However, being prepared is more than just stocking our RVs with food, water, and fuel, it's having the facts about emergency response agencies.For numbers to call, and information about the services they provide, check here:USACE Services for the PublicFrom the website:Throughout the Nation's

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California Department of Parks and Recreation manages more than 270 park units, including underwater preserves, reserves, and parks; redwood, rhododendron, and wildlife reserves; state beaches, recreation areas, wilderness areas, and reservoirs; state historic parks, historic homes, Spanish era adobe buildings, including museums, visitor centers, cultural reserves, and preserves; as well as

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Guadalupe River State Park Texas Parks and Wildlife Department© 2005, Earl NottinghamWhen RVers talk about favorite destinations, Texas is sure to be near the top of the list, and the Texas State Parks system is likely to be high on the list of reasons why.With 120 parks and more than 600,000 acres of Texas parklands and historic sites, there's something for everyone, from Camping Families to

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1126290515679954872005-09-09T12:47:00.000-05:002005-09-22T12:04:05.956-05:00

When fall foliage viewing is mentioned, you probably don’t think first of Texas, but if you haven’t seen the Lost Maples State Natural Area in Southwest Texas, you’ve missed some of the best in the country.The area is ablaze in color from approximately the last two weeks of October through early November, thanks to a large, isolated stand of the uncommon Uvalde Bigtooth Maple.The park is an

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1126116615919273062005-09-07T11:56:00.000-05:002005-09-07T13:36:32.226-05:00

I've found a fall foliage web site I like a lot.Mountain-Fall-Foliage-VacationsIt's by a husband and wife team who have spent some 30 years traveling the New England area, searching for the best in fall foliage viewings,Their website is loaded with great photos -- some of which you can legally download -- to help you select areas you most want to visit.They cover trails to avoid -- as not worth

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Spencer Hall's 1972 Winnebago, all decked out in Navy colors, is ready for tailgating at Navy football games at Annapolis.

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The Corny Dog was invented in 1941 by Neil Fletcher at the State Fair of Texas.Your RV can make day-long events, such as State Fairs, a lot more fun.Even if you live nearby, having your RV close enough for lunch, naps, and bathroom breaks, can make the difference between a wonderful family time, and one where no one saw everything they wanted to see, and the whole family goes home tired and

CJ's Easy As Pienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11902370.post-1124573255466344982005-08-20T16:10:00.000-05:002005-09-22T20:36:12.240-05:00

Come Touch the SkyA lot of RVers never miss the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in October. I have friends who go every year and simply plan the rest of their travel year around it.One reason it holds so much facination for RVers may be that they have something in common with the lifestyle typified by the Ballooner's motto, "Come Touch the Sky".Then, of course, there's the on-site campground that

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