tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post9216942417430435966..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Strategic planningTravels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-14775707716545615802014-05-03T09:59:23.639-05:002014-05-03T09:59:23.639-05:00I hate those sardine can 'campgrounds'. T...I hate those sardine can 'campgrounds'. They make me very cranky. We've occasionally had to stay in one because there was nothing else in the area we wanted to be. Boy was I glad to leave. They're kind of stretching the word "resort"!Carole https://www.blogger.com/profile/16668009262154537025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-34095805647436429852014-05-02T19:03:37.309-05:002014-05-02T19:03:37.309-05:00I've often thought about taking the Indian Nat...I've often thought about taking the Indian Nation Tpk but never did. Maybe if I ever go that way again I'll try it. I hope the rest of your trip is smooth and uneventful.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-38797452014573828382014-05-02T18:52:06.547-05:002014-05-02T18:52:06.547-05:00It sounds like you're getting there!! It is n...It sounds like you're getting there!! It is nice to have a few cushion days so that you don't have to drive in the wind or crappy weather. We sat out a couple of terrible windy days on our way to Idaho, and I'm so glad that we did. It does seem like many of the campgrounds are filled with oilfield, utility, or construction workers this year!Mark & Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410651360395422840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-22634702396642965102014-05-02T18:22:49.239-05:002014-05-02T18:22:49.239-05:00We won't be freezing at night next week and hi...We won't be freezing at night next week and highs are supposed to be in the 50's. So things are looking up! Hopefully spring is really here. Travel safe! Hope the rest of your campground stops are not like sardines in a can:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-41326251823962193972014-05-02T15:38:24.017-05:002014-05-02T15:38:24.017-05:00We only use the large truck stops like Flying J, L...We only use the large truck stops like Flying J, Loves and others! No problem getting into and out of them. Get their cards and save some money per gallon.Sheila at WolfSongBlog.Comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794935906093826368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-83019782662700662852014-05-02T15:36:04.561-05:002014-05-02T15:36:04.561-05:00Glad you are safe and will have good weather, at l...Glad you are safe and will have good weather, at least for the next ten days. Have fun and drive safe!!!Sheila at WolfSongBlog.Comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794935906093826368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-56538073681034904392014-05-02T14:47:42.814-05:002014-05-02T14:47:42.814-05:00hi emma, wish we can travel together :) Discount ...hi emma, wish we can travel together :) <a href="http://www.newoldshades.com" rel="nofollow">Discount Retro Sunglasses</a> <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307186351010301240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-73847318560517935432014-05-02T13:31:12.938-05:002014-05-02T13:31:12.938-05:00Yes, gassing up can be nerve-racking in many stati...Yes, gassing up can be nerve-racking in many stations. I've been making a point to start looking when my tank is at the half-way point. It's not comfortable looking for the best place to pull in; but, it's much worse if the tank is getting really low.<br />I'm not a good "travel long distances every day" sort of RVer. I've told myself that the travel is supposed to be part of the enjoyment of the RV lifestyle. If I get too tired it becomes a real chore. Nice that you have some wiggle room. Hope the weather behaves for your journey.mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-1876299068495424352014-05-02T12:50:13.148-05:002014-05-02T12:50:13.148-05:00No window of opportunity here in Ohio. Rain, rain ...No window of opportunity here in Ohio. Rain, rain and more rain until next week. Yuck! Safe travels.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67734681048389948872014-05-02T11:51:17.103-05:002014-05-02T11:51:17.103-05:00Aren't there truck stop gas stations like Pilo...Aren't there truck stop gas stations like Pilot and Loves? They are used by the big truckers and you could easily fit into the trucker side - I guess that would be okay? I like the big gas stations, but I fit into the automobile/RV side easily - I've seen many big rigs towing cars do the same. They usually have enough room for a wide turn into the pump areas. Once in Quartzsite I was at a gas station that had three pumps on each island. Some people were in front of me taking up the whole island because they were so long. I just got behind them and waited for them to finish and drive out before I could get my gas. That's just the way it is and people have to be patient. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-19140192428784051042014-05-02T10:55:08.264-05:002014-05-02T10:55:08.264-05:00May 2, 2014
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I use Microsoft streets and trips...May 2, 2014<br /><br />HI<br /><br />I use Microsoft streets and trips for my trip plans. With that there is a download from <br />Discovery owners mega file, that can be used to show things like fuel and passport America locations. I am only mentioning a couple as there over one hundred items on the list. These are individually turned on or off, it is slow to reposition the map with them all turned on.<br /><br />http://www.discoveryowners.com/cginfo.htm<br /><br />George <br /><br /> http://busterstravelsgeo-bon.blogspot.comGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293217933289386039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35708104922160127922014-05-02T10:37:47.964-05:002014-05-02T10:37:47.964-05:00Sometimes those PA parks can be a little daunting ...Sometimes those PA parks can be a little daunting and a bit out of the way, especially when you get one way out in the woods and you hear banjo music playing. ;c)<br /><br />Good idea to follow those 18 wheelers through the low bridge areas, let them go first and clear the way!<br /><br />Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-17538449692342904552014-05-02T10:26:33.522-05:002014-05-02T10:26:33.522-05:00"...and took in more information about Will R..."...and took in more information about Will Rogers than I ever wanted to know."<br /><br />Are saying that you are not a big fan and don't read his Weekly Articles that I have been providing a link to in my blog postings every Friday? I have been fascinated by how much of what he said 88 years ago is true today. The more things change the more they stay the same is proved week by week by what he says in his articles. edlfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859730659143852274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-12490056573791652342014-05-02T10:23:45.023-05:002014-05-02T10:23:45.023-05:00I get a stomach ache when getting fuel and I'm...I get a stomach ache when getting fuel and I'm not the one driving! We find that on the way to and from Texas, we plan exactly where we will be. We prefer Army Corps parks, but in some states, they are few and far between...Illinois being ONE of the them!! Take your time and pick your way to Minnesota...It is going to warm up here in Northern Illinois next week, so it should be warming up waaaay up there!Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-55264566823061188972014-05-02T09:17:56.811-05:002014-05-02T09:17:56.811-05:00We've also traveled on the Indian Nation Turnp...We've also traveled on the Indian Nation Turnpike and were impressed. Don't mind paying a toll on a nice road like that.The PA Turnpike was so bad we thought they should have given us our money back and more!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-20103470564284957682014-05-02T09:00:19.537-05:002014-05-02T09:00:19.537-05:00I've always wondered how big rigs complete wit...I've always wondered how big rigs complete with toads get gas. I have enough trouble sometimes getting in there with a SUV!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-56080645683552960202014-05-02T08:42:04.999-05:002014-05-02T08:42:04.999-05:00We have found that a lot of PA campgrounds are tha...We have found that a lot of PA campgrounds are that way...I would just as soon stay in a Wal-mart parking lot!!! We look for Flying J's or Pilots for fuel...there is an rv island you can always count on getting in and out without a problem.Wallace and Carolyn Sternberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629747576918839009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-40781994172350691422014-05-02T08:24:55.401-05:002014-05-02T08:24:55.401-05:00Sounds as if you are making tracks--hope all conti...Sounds as if you are making tracks--hope all continues to be easy and uneventful!!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-18147444333068452772014-05-02T07:22:55.773-05:002014-05-02T07:22:55.773-05:00We always to try to check the reviews on rvparkrev...We always to try to check the reviews on rvparkreviews.com, and even Google Earth, but sometimes you still get a bad campground. <br /><br />I hope you have a safe and easy trip north and find more easy fuel stations.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-66811713443132556272014-05-01T23:43:31.524-05:002014-05-01T23:43:31.524-05:00We don't usually make long range plans either....We don't usually make long range plans either. Once we were in a park and couldn't even open our sofa slide! We didn't stay but one night.<br /><br />Safe travels Judy! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-25968756686622377782014-05-01T23:39:48.426-05:002014-05-01T23:39:48.426-05:00We are point a to point b travelers so we understa...We are point a to point b travelers so we understand. We also make reservations during the summer.<br />Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-32011648757349030902014-05-01T23:04:38.272-05:002014-05-01T23:04:38.272-05:00We've been in some really "interesting&qu...We've been in some really "interesting" PA parks. But for a night or two we can handle just about anything. I wonder why there are so many folks on the road or do you think it's workers using the campgrounds. We usually don't make reservations when we're traveling unless it's over the week-end.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-61711847013893221922014-05-01T22:58:36.312-05:002014-05-01T22:58:36.312-05:00It's wise to pay attention to the weather, esp...It's wise to pay attention to the weather, especially when you are driving a motorhome! Judy, thank you for the birthday wishes!Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-81537342325386843322014-05-01T21:27:35.654-05:002014-05-01T21:27:35.654-05:00When we lived in a motorhome I always dreaded fill...When we lived in a motorhome I always dreaded fill ups. Fortunately, our motorhome had a 196 gallon fuel tank. We tried to find a fill up whenever we got to half empty. You can image what a 100 gallon fill up costs. Yikes. George & Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781167543303198930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-62031274394620985762014-05-01T21:22:10.468-05:002014-05-01T21:22:10.468-05:00I'm trying to find some Passport America parks...I'm trying to find some Passport America parks for my trip north, there is only one near Amarillo and someone who is there tonight told me it is "rough" - not so sure I want to stay just to save $15. I'll drive by and maybe end up in a different park. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.com