2010 Western Roundup (Take Two)

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Ya know I’ve never even been to FaceBook, Twitter, or MySpace; just never got around to visiting those sites. But if you’re over there and see some podders invite them over here.
Kenn, I don’t suggest buying your reservation until maybe this summer because there are absolutely no refunds whatsoever. I reserved a spot for 3-days with full hookups for $80 and when I did that I received a confirmation letter saying that there were no refunds under any circumstances. 
Now in-between now and August if my plans change for whatever reason I am out of $80; still I usually make most of my camping reservations at least 6-months in advance so that I can get good campsites.
I have eight camping trips planned for 2010; starting in March and the last one is in December when I will camp for 10-days in the Mojave Desert. Most of the reservations for these 8 camping trips have already been made. But I would advise discretion for those who are planning to attend this 2010 Western Roundup, and I hope that there will still be spaces available come this summer if others who are unsure now decide to attend.
Let me know so that we can look for each other and also plan a barbecue or something. There are a number of events, hiking, etc., that we may want to do as a group if others attend.

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Larry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CA Status: Offline Points: 344	Post Options Post Reply Quote Larry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 5:14am
	Ya know I’ve never even been to FaceBook, Twitter, or MySpace; just never got around to visiting those sites. But if you’re over there and see some podders invite them over here. Kenn, I don’t suggest buying your reservation until maybe this summer because there are absolutely no refunds whatsoever. I reserved a spot for 3-days with full hookups for $80 and when I did that I received a confirmation letter saying that there were no refunds under any circumstances. Now in-between now and August if my plans change for whatever reason I am out of $80; still I usually make most of my camping reservations at least 6-months in advance so that I can get good campsites. I have eight camping trips planned for 2010; starting in March and the last one is in December when I will camp for 10-days in the Mojave Desert. Most of the reservations for these 8 camping trips have already been made. But I would advise discretion for those who are planning to attend this 2010 Western Roundup, and I hope that there will still be spaces available come this summer if others who are unsure now decide to attend. Let me know so that we can look for each other and also plan a barbecue or something. There are a number of events, hiking, etc., that we may want to do as a group if others attend.

HuronSailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Status: Offline Points: 860	Post Options Post Reply Quote HuronSailor Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 9:02am
	The caravan to the west coast is an awesome idea.
	.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: "arrrr"Pod 172 :: My Albums :: OurPod Blog ::

Bill-311 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Location: Mt. Vernon,Wa. Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill-311 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 3:42pm
	Would like to find this Valley of the Roge State park? From just below the border at north Washington. Sounds like a hoot. Been retired for about three years and need a way out of this rain. r-Pod name Yo-Yo and love to camp.
	Bill-311

singlegal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote singlegal Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Jun 2010 at 9:59pm
	Just saw this. Please do this again next year. I have a camping trip the week before and don't think I can make this in 2010. Otherwise, I'd go.
	Singlegal

Larry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CA Status: Offline Points: 344	Post Options Post Reply Quote Larry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 1:02am
	Hell-o Everyone, It’s been a couple months or so since I’ve posted; as many of you know I purchased my R-171 this past January and have been out here camping ever since. Right now I’m on my way back from a trip to Alaska, but the pictures will just have to wait as I had about 400 of them unsorted and yet to be reviewed. I expect to be back home in Fairfield, CA some time next week; right now I’m at the Sutton Campground in Oregon. Speaking of Oregon I do plan on being at Valley of the Rogue in August but don’t know if I’ll be doing a gathering next year as I’ve already made up my camping schedule for 2011. I’ve done a number of additional mods on my 171, besides the ones I posted here several months ago; got two batteries and two five gallon propane tanks, a new tongue jack, and put a 1200-watt inverter under one of the dinette benches; I‘m planning on getting some solar panels to go with the inverter. Like I said I’ll sort thru my pictures when I get home and post some later. Everywhere I go people really like my r-pod and ask me to give them a tour. Camp hosts, other campers, and even gas station attendants have nothing but good things to say. I have owned my r-pod 156-days and have camped in it about 68 and counting of those days, and the more time I spend in this pod the more I really, really, really, like it. I think that all of the mods that we do to our pods make them uniquely our own but I am also one of the few who have a square window in the door of their pod; very distinctive. Okay, so here’s one picture of my current campsite at Sutton Campground north of Florence, Oregon. Until next time, happy trails…and I hope to see some of you this August in Oregon.

Larry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CA Status: Offline Points: 344	Post Options Post Reply Quote Larry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 1:03am


pepperpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Location: Central KY Status: Offline Points: 1420	Post Options Post Reply Quote pepperpod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 7:12am
	We had our dealer install a square window in the door. We love it. We get so much more light. It is great that you are enjoying your Pod so much.
	Pepper,Coach,and Henry (a very brave little Maltese) R Pod 172 The rewards of the journey far outweigh the risk of leaving the harbor...unknown

yizit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wis. Dells, WI Status: Offline Points: 984	Post Options Post Reply Quote yizit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 9:43am
	Larry, your campsite looks beautiful. Can't wait to see your pictures of Alaska. Sounds like you are having a great time in your travels. Keep safe and happy traveling.
	Former owner of 2009 Rpod 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek 190P Conversion Van

Larry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CA Status: Offline Points: 344	Post Options Post Reply Quote Larry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 1:33pm
	Okay so I have some time to sort thru some of these pictures; thing is the wifi at this campground is a rather slow connection, but here are a few more… I think the first and second pictures are in Washington State; I stayed at the Fort Lewis Travel Camp for 6-days, it’s located just south of Tacoma. It was great staying there, full hookups, etc. The third photo shows my two propane tank cover and a new tongue jack. My tongue jack went out while I was camping, it would neither raise no lower. I took the cap off of the top but could not fix it. Called Forest River but they told me that the tongue jack was not covered in the warranty, so I just bought a new one at a nearby RV store for $40; it’s the screw-on type and I will be removing the old one when I get home. Luckily I was able to retract the old jack so that I could tow my pod. Adventures while camping in my pod huh…

Larry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CA Status: Offline Points: 344	Post Options Post Reply Quote Larry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 1:36pm