tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post8034132242410007752..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Time for a plan B?Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-57971483880763194642013-11-05T17:38:43.906-06:002013-11-05T17:38:43.906-06:00I have learned to trust Jo's premonitions, gla...I have learned to trust Jo's premonitions, glad that you trusted yours.<br />Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-79015451124640721212013-10-30T12:57:28.760-05:002013-10-30T12:57:28.760-05:00Wow. It sounds like you dodged a bullet there. G...Wow. It sounds like you dodged a bullet there. Good thing you went exploring in your car first!<br /><br />When we arrived at Alamosa NWR in 2012 we were told that we'd be the first to use the new RV pad. We pulled in to find a large concrete pad at the edge of the maintenance yard, but it was about 10" up from the surrounding ground. We couldn't drive up onto it without some type of ramp. And that was it. No electric, water, or sewer. When I asked about hookups I got "I thought that RV's were self contained."!!<br /><br />Luckily they had a complete RV pad at the nearby Monte Vista NWR and we've stayed there the past two summers.Mark & Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410651360395422840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-16358119712510939192013-10-29T20:43:27.627-05:002013-10-29T20:43:27.627-05:00You must have had a gut feeling about the place. ...You must have had a gut feeling about the place. Making an unpleasant decision can be hard, but saves a lpt pf problems later.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-30154210490974934902013-10-29T14:30:31.741-05:002013-10-29T14:30:31.741-05:00Our "little voices" will tell is things,...Our "little voices" will tell is things, if we will only listen. Sorry your volunteer gig didn't pan out, but glad you checked on it before taking the rig there. Sounds like it would have been a total mess and maneuvering nightmare. Wasn't meant to be, so there must be some really groovy adventures awaiting you elsewhere!Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-26349372958868103812013-10-29T13:43:55.973-05:002013-10-29T13:43:55.973-05:00When ever I see a title of plan B I think, "U...When ever I see a title of plan B I think, "Uh oh. But this one sounds like it may work out just fine. It is good to listen to premonitions.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-57631990288373390812013-10-29T12:52:38.043-05:002013-10-29T12:52:38.043-05:00I am a firm believer in "vibes"..those f...I am a firm believer in "vibes"..those feelings that take over for no reason and end up working for the better...Like driving through the place first. Some kind of "vibe" in the back of your brain told you to..and there you have it!! Let's go to Florida..I've got the wine!Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-57947782329977257302013-10-29T10:39:25.122-05:002013-10-29T10:39:25.122-05:00Glad you checked out the place before your drove y...Glad you checked out the place before your drove your rig there. Two Greyhound Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121726016336858051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-45576647536250352942013-10-29T09:42:41.458-05:002013-10-29T09:42:41.458-05:00Well that is the pits. Good thing you scouted it ...Well that is the pits. Good thing you scouted it out first! I hope things work out for you to go to Texas early:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-128223403030798972013-10-29T09:37:35.350-05:002013-10-29T09:37:35.350-05:00Uf-Dah! Sounds like this is going to be a lemonad...Uf-Dah! Sounds like this is going to be a lemonade out of lemons situation. Look at the bright side, by checking out the site in advance, you defeated Murphy. That's a major victory. :c)<br /><br />Good luck on volunteering at Anahuac, they know they're getting excellent help with bringing you on. Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-68225459276344082442013-10-29T09:18:03.269-05:002013-10-29T09:18:03.269-05:00Once again the experience of a long time blogger m...Once again the experience of a long time blogger may save someone else trouble in the future. Thank goodness you decided to check it out before pulling in. I know I will not forget this.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-21600168994717566602013-10-29T08:57:17.223-05:002013-10-29T08:57:17.223-05:00Thanks so much for sharing all this with us! Many...Thanks so much for sharing all this with us! Many of us would not have had your foresight and would have been miserable!Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418668511495166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-85991533697466556502013-10-29T08:55:00.149-05:002013-10-29T08:55:00.149-05:00Aiy Yai Yai..... I don't blame you at all for ...Aiy Yai Yai..... I don't blame you at all for changing your mind and it's too bad that the brown shirts didn't do a better job of preparing for their first ever volunteers seeing as now their first ever volunteer has had a negative experience, has shared it with other volunteers and the sort of help they'd love to get will be harder for them to find.<br /> <br />Best laid plans and all that.<br /><br />We had talked with Stephanie at Anahuac ourselves and at the time she had been set for the winter. After that another couple we know mentioned possibly helping out there. In any event I hope you get sussed and settled.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Peter<br />A retired photographer looks at life from behind an RV steering wheel.<br /><a href="http://ppazucha.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Life Unscripted</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-86860109303166464162013-10-29T08:42:21.262-05:002013-10-29T08:42:21.262-05:00They certainly didn't do their research. Imag...They certainly didn't do their research. Imagine them being proud of those sites? Glad you drove the car in first. It could have been a disaster. Good luck with plan b.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-91844112908650026972013-10-29T07:43:25.376-05:002013-10-29T07:43:25.376-05:00Well, I for one am so glad you took the toad in fi...Well, I for one am so glad you took the toad in first. Otherwise, we may have never heard from you again. Stranded in the swamp!! Glad, you have Plan B in your pocket. Hope everything works out well for you!! Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-33008913855780073752013-10-29T07:20:39.294-05:002013-10-29T07:20:39.294-05:00Very wise decision to drive just your car to Bayou...Very wise decision to drive just your car to Bayou Cocodrie. You saved yourself from a world of hurt. That approach road is the highway from hell and the "pad" sounds more like an afterthought than anything else. You would not have been appreciated there. You are doing the correct thing. My bet is that Stephanie will welcome you with open arms. George & Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781167543303198930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-49175459509163787252013-10-29T06:58:00.028-05:002013-10-29T06:58:00.028-05:00Oh, dear, you probably are feeling at loose ends a...Oh, dear, you probably are feeling at loose ends about now! Hope it works out at the other refuge!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-61103419836429281302013-10-29T06:43:30.018-05:002013-10-29T06:43:30.018-05:00Sorry that didn't work out.... hope you find ...Sorry that didn't work out.... hope you find the right place for you soon.The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-10530319581430998712013-10-29T00:35:29.250-05:002013-10-29T00:35:29.250-05:00Good thing you trusted your intuition. Don't ...Good thing you trusted your intuition. Don't understand why the refuge did not consult some other refuges about installing the RV pads. I had applied at an Organic Farm for a workamping job and asked for pictures of the site. It was just a strip of dirt on the farm for 5 RV's to be lined up in a row very close together. Would have liked all of the free organic vege's, but don't think the owners realize that the RV is our house and we would like a nice backyard to sit and relax outside when not working. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-55047033270111173502013-10-29T00:06:02.528-05:002013-10-29T00:06:02.528-05:00Sorry things didn't work out Judy, but SO glad...Sorry things didn't work out Judy, but SO glad you had the presence of mind to go investigate the park first...bet you'll now be doing that EVERY time you volunteer at a new park! (and I bet your volunteering readers will now do the same as well!).. Might as well head on towards Anahuac, somehow I bet Stephanie will move heaven and earth to make a place for you!Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-60078886543193318082013-10-28T22:18:39.554-05:002013-10-28T22:18:39.554-05:00You are one smart lady. First of all, you didn...You are one smart lady. First of all, you didn't drive your rig this first time into the refuge - very smart and I'll bet there will be several of us who will think twice before heading into an unknown area in our rigs with our toads. I am certainly taking your experience as a nice warning. Secondly, you know that you would never feel right working there after what you learned today. Cut your losses and find another place / situation in which you can function at you regularly high level. I'm happy you found out BEFORE you actually started - and then got STUCK!mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-28061713662861681562013-10-28T22:18:01.618-05:002013-10-28T22:18:01.618-05:00
It is always a good thing to follow our feelings....<br />It is always a good thing to follow our feelings. I hope you hear from Stephanie and it is good news.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-55776159906362445342013-10-28T22:04:49.687-05:002013-10-28T22:04:49.687-05:00Sorry things did not work out. We're going to...Sorry things did not work out. We're going to be at Bayou Cocodrie tomorrow or Thurs and I was going to keep an eye out for you. Not too likely now I suppose.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341059933055722684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-61257480071442249862013-10-28T21:45:37.556-05:002013-10-28T21:45:37.556-05:00I have to agree - somebody was telling you to chec...I have to agree - somebody was telling you to check it out because you're needed elsewhere. I do hope they ask you for your input so you can explain to them the problems they have. I'm sure Anahuac will be glad to get you whenever they can.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-6514017520484254322013-10-28T21:20:25.524-05:002013-10-28T21:20:25.524-05:00Sounds like Plan B is the way to go. Good luck wi...Sounds like Plan B is the way to go. Good luck with your contact at the Anahuac NWR, I'm sure they'll love to have you back early.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-68181787625801854192013-10-28T21:17:24.760-05:002013-10-28T21:17:24.760-05:00Oh and congratulations on your big win! Don't...Oh and congratulations on your big win! Don't spend it all in one place. You could tell Daniel you'll take him out to dinner on your winnings!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.com