tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post6327074808788280007..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: I’ve got Georgia on My Mind…Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-80498384880350980172012-10-25T16:36:46.263-05:002012-10-25T16:36:46.263-05:00Love that header pic today...
Glad you posted abou...Love that header pic today...<br />Glad you posted about Pearl's<br />that looks like some place I would<br />like to check out...<br />DonnaGEOCACHING WITH GRAMMY AND THE PAPILLON PRINCESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318355690220894430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-73449089322675767612012-10-25T11:44:28.879-05:002012-10-25T11:44:28.879-05:00I, too, can relate to the awful feeling that comes...I, too, can relate to the awful feeling that comes over us when we have to get in/out of a gas station with the bigger rv set ups. Interestingly, after pulling into more than a few stations that turned out to be tighter than I would have liked, I got a little more comfortable with maneuvering out of those tight situations and gained a little more confidence. Still. . . . I always felt much better/calmer leaving the gas station than I did when approaching. <br /><br />I've thoroughly enjoyed reading about your volunteer time up in the Outer Banks area -- it's one of the places that was on my list to spend time at -- I still hope to get there for a visit even though it won't be in an RV!! Now looking forward to reading about your stay in GA. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744840704231565963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-53658759039439048262012-10-25T10:02:16.185-05:002012-10-25T10:02:16.185-05:00Pulling into get fuel with a 5'er is a bit dic...Pulling into get fuel with a 5'er is a bit dicey most times as well. I learned pretty fast that I have to check the exit as well not just the entrance to the pumps. Backing up in a gas station is not my idea of fun.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-24806439899971140722012-10-25T07:58:56.832-05:002012-10-25T07:58:56.832-05:00Pearls gardens are so amazing. I'm glad you&#...Pearls gardens are so amazing. I'm glad you're sharing more photos. How wise of you to check everything out first before you go off to another campsite. I'm so glad to hear the next campsite is better than you anticipated. Can't wait to hear about your new adventures. Safe Travels to you and Emma!!<br />Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-59382104815516357382012-10-25T07:31:34.549-05:002012-10-25T07:31:34.549-05:00We also get heartburn trying to find a place to fu...We also get heartburn trying to find a place to fuel up too. Since we have a diesel now, we try to stick with truck stops only. I don't care if they are more expensive, it's worth it not to have the extra stress of trying to get in and out. When we go to Flying J, we have learned to to the truck side verses the Rv side. Checking them out ahead of time is a good idea. Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-71830592947541863312012-10-25T07:28:03.448-05:002012-10-25T07:28:03.448-05:00I get heartburn at the fueling pumps too...and I&#...I get heartburn at the fueling pumps too...and I'm not driving..Especially Murphy USA pumps..We need diesel and those pumps are set up for little Volkswagens, I swear..If I were you I would have switched to a smaller rig years ago...Kudos, girlfriend, you're a better woman than I :-)).Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-61680049094798653942012-10-25T07:20:56.404-05:002012-10-25T07:20:56.404-05:00How well we know from experience the hazards of fu...How well we know from experience the hazards of fueling. Len separated the back wall from the rig a few years ago when he got too close to a diesel pump barrier. I can only imagine your situation needing to get your MH into the gas pump islands.<br /><br />Sounds like you are getting lots of good suggestions on where to visit during your next stay.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-44844118800959192272012-10-25T06:27:26.113-05:002012-10-25T06:27:26.113-05:00If you like trains, check out the Folkston "f...If you like trains, check out the Folkston "funnel". I've camped near it...trains all night long.<br /><br />There are lots of different areas in the Oke. The east side has more prairies, the west more forest, at least before the fires of the last couple of years. It is a magical swamp.Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662354194885905183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-65506785091638248852012-10-25T06:12:46.717-05:002012-10-25T06:12:46.717-05:00Believe me, sometimes trying to find an easy in an...Believe me, sometimes trying to find an easy in and out gas station with a diesel is not a joyful adventure. Many of the Flying J's are so busy and congested that we look for a regular gas station we can get into.<br />The photos are so nice. I hope we can to back to that area. I would love that garden.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-49313438492894650502012-10-25T02:43:25.194-05:002012-10-25T02:43:25.194-05:00Besides Google Map street views, I like Google Ear...Besides Google Map street views, I like Google Earth for scouting driveway approaches, zooming in and out as needed. If traveling the Interstates, I constantly use the Next Exit guidebook. It highlights stations and services in red if they can accommodate big rigs.Judy Rinehimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053392745521488816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67211619256748126802012-10-25T02:42:47.800-05:002012-10-25T02:42:47.800-05:00Besides Google Map street views, I like Google Ear...Besides Google Map street views, I like Google Earth for scouting driveway approaches, zooming in and out as needed. If traveling the Interstates, I constantly use the Next Exit guidebook. It highlights stations and services in red if they can accommodate big rigs.Judy Rinehimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053392745521488816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-11853552515126601702012-10-24T23:37:04.066-05:002012-10-24T23:37:04.066-05:00I am very vigilant about the height of the top ove...I am very vigilant about the height of the top over. The Alfa is 13' 3" and many overheads are not that high. Craig is always looking for the best price, I'm looking for a safe fill. On our Oregon trip he almost pulled into a station that we couldn't read the posted height of the overhang. Fortunately he listened to me and we didn't turn in until I could find the number. It was 13' 1". Could have scraped our top. Tunnels scare us a little.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-46056644309131502632012-10-24T23:11:01.760-05:002012-10-24T23:11:01.760-05:00Glad to hear that the campground turned out to be ...Glad to hear that the campground turned out to be okay for you. Know what you mean about the gas stations. The truck stops really rake you across the coals in gas prices though.TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-88764215996375889392012-10-24T22:43:56.528-05:002012-10-24T22:43:56.528-05:00Loved seeing more photos of Paul's work.
Glad...Loved seeing more photos of Paul's work.<br /><br />Glad the fueling was non-stressful today. Looking forward to following you on your next assignment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-84989461785594244382012-10-24T22:38:04.431-05:002012-10-24T22:38:04.431-05:00Hope the new refuge is all you want it to be.Hope the new refuge is all you want it to be.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-44500176682226172222012-10-24T22:18:02.245-05:002012-10-24T22:18:02.245-05:00So with you on the fueling up situation. . .and I&...So with you on the fueling up situation. . .and I'd almost rather pack a lunch than try to get in and out of a parking lot for eats. . .except at Cracker Barrel of course. . they're always great.<br /><br />Glad you are having a good trip,<br /><br />Janice<br />ReadyToGoFullTimeRVing.blogspot.com<br />Facebook.com/janice.w.evansJanice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67307359455628379082012-10-24T21:52:51.418-05:002012-10-24T21:52:51.418-05:00Easy in and easy out gas stations can be hard to f...Easy in and easy out gas stations can be hard to find..glad your fill up was uneventful!!<br />Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-876994500403173912012-10-24T21:42:52.676-05:002012-10-24T21:42:52.676-05:00We learned our lesson a long time ago about what s...We learned our lesson a long time ago about what stations we can and can't fit into! Now we only use truck stops, but we are diesel. You are pretty darn big for a gas rig! Scouting it out ahead of time is something we do too unless it's an easy off/easy on while traveling down the interstate. Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-59994914821949869742012-10-24T21:39:40.922-05:002012-10-24T21:39:40.922-05:00Wow, somebody does a lot of clipping and pruning o...Wow, somebody does a lot of clipping and pruning on those bushes (hedges, trees?). Enjoyed the pictures. Looking for ward to your pictures and stories from Okefenokee NWR. Travel safe.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31058918062264855382012-10-24T21:31:53.024-05:002012-10-24T21:31:53.024-05:00I don't know how you do it, Judy, with the gas...I don't know how you do it, Judy, with the gas stations..BOTH of us get nervous and jumpy and crabby about getting in and getting out. You think you can tell from outside the station, but it doesn't always work out well....as you know for sure! Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-65973261385697149092012-10-24T21:21:15.334-05:002012-10-24T21:21:15.334-05:00Gosh a lucky penny and a quarter to start your jou...Gosh a lucky penny and a quarter to start your journey off to a good start. I'm looking forward to reading all about your experience at Okefenokee. Safe travels tomorrow. John and Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10358936538485648978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-86311480689575273852012-10-24T20:58:34.931-05:002012-10-24T20:58:34.931-05:00I know Brunswick, GA very well, I stayed there oft...I know Brunswick, GA very well, I stayed there often on instructor assignments at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) just up the highway. In fact I was at the Golden Isles CG for several months a couple of years ago. <br /><br />hen you go out and about you need to check out the Coastal Georgia RV Resort about a mile away. It's behind the motels and the Waffle House, across from the Flying J. It is about $40/night but it is beautiful. We stay there whenever we're in the area.<br /><br />Also, just up the road from where you are (turn left out of the campground) is Blythe Island SP and campground, which is much more of what you enjoy in a campground.<br /><br />We are just outside of Tallahassee, FL tonight, we are going to cut North and head to SC, not going on I-95 this time. We'll be coming down I-95 after Thanksgiving.<br /><br />How long will you be at Okefenokee?Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-47916922968518183862012-10-24T19:59:43.075-05:002012-10-24T19:59:43.075-05:00You sure do have experience on your side! Knowing...You sure do have experience on your side! Knowing to do a pre-check is something I have never thought of. Sure hope you are going to be warm enough this winter. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-19332226022281380162012-10-24T19:46:36.821-05:002012-10-24T19:46:36.821-05:00A lot of times if I'm unsure of approaches to ...A lot of times if I'm unsure of approaches to gas stations I'll check them out on Google maps. No always perfect, but with street view it can help.John Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775467781360772348noreply@blogger.com