tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post8229087417350177222..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Will I ever get there?Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-19876880779815189152013-05-12T14:47:55.536-05:002013-05-12T14:47:55.536-05:00We tie ours also with a small, short bungee cord e...We tie ours also with a small, short bungee cord every time we move.<br />Sending safe thoughts your way for today! You get there when you get there!James and Brigittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347648400966386457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-60840097593905629202013-05-12T11:10:17.350-05:002013-05-12T11:10:17.350-05:00I know just what you are talking about. Our trip ...I know just what you are talking about. Our trip to Maine was the same way...rain, fog, and bad roads. We are now here at Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge and need the refuge just like the animals!!! I hope you are at your destination now, safe and sound...Happy Mother's Day to you.Wallace and Carolyn Sternberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629747576918839009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-75621863431451708752013-05-12T10:55:12.351-05:002013-05-12T10:55:12.351-05:00I hope you make it there safely. I'll tell yo...I hope you make it there safely. I'll tell you, Judy, I'm still taping a cut down popsicle stick (thanks for that tip!)on my thumb because I drove in those high winds in February. I still can't bend my thumb, and I'll never drive in high winds again. I'll probably need surgery. So... It it were me, I'd make the phone call - they will understand. But you're probably already on the road. :)<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day to you! Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31345654408075652502013-05-12T10:35:10.179-05:002013-05-12T10:35:10.179-05:00I am commenting this morning (Sunday..Happy Mother...I am commenting this morning (Sunday..Happy Mother's Day) at 10:30AM...Hope this finds you and Emma on the road with the awning tied up somehow and soon safe at your destination...Numero Uno, get that damn awning fixed! You're making me very nervous!!!! ;-)Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-75310612591306539152013-05-12T10:23:50.463-05:002013-05-12T10:23:50.463-05:00Whatever you decide to do, please do it safely. I...Whatever you decide to do, please do it safely. It sounds like that awning needs a permanent type fix of some kind but the idea of bungee cords or rope as a temporary measure might be worthwhile. 320 miles is a lot of driving in a MH for one day but if the weather's good, it is doable. Good luck.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-22080265047146084362013-05-12T10:02:34.517-05:002013-05-12T10:02:34.517-05:00I have to agree with everybody else - get there a ...I have to agree with everybody else - get there a day later. PDD can be hazardous to your health you know. We want you to be safe. And please vent whenever you want to or need to. That's what friends are for.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-36977641359621539642013-05-12T07:56:02.709-05:002013-05-12T07:56:02.709-05:00Vent away! You have such courage! I am so thankful...Vent away! You have such courage! I am so thankful the service station had a campground there! <br /><br />Hope you get lots of miles in today!<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day!<br /><br />Hugs to Emma...Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-63255736475576518802013-05-12T07:38:30.192-05:002013-05-12T07:38:30.192-05:00I cringe thinking of you standing on that ladder w...I cringe thinking of you standing on that ladder with no one to steady it for you. 320 miles to go, sounds like a two day trip at best. If you fall and break your neck, you won't make it anyway, so you might as well stay safe.<br /><br />How about calling a mobile Rv tech out. If he can't fix the awning properly, maybe he can make a temporary repair to keep you safe on the road. If that thing unfurled while you were driving on the interstate, things could get ugly. The NWR can wait. I'm sure you aren't the first person that had issues and had to come a little later than scheduled.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-24920700426946256332013-05-12T07:20:34.499-05:002013-05-12T07:20:34.499-05:00What everybody else said! I hope the weather and ...What everybody else said! I hope the weather and your awning and the highways conspire today to get you much farther down the road, if not to your destination. We have not yet experienced awning troubles - something to look forward to, I guess! Ha!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-40843129777827065112013-05-12T06:15:27.197-05:002013-05-12T06:15:27.197-05:00Vent away. I would never get up on that roof...win...Vent away. I would never get up on that roof...wind or no wind! <br /><br />As I write this, I am praying that you are on the road and arrive safely at Tamarac NWR.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-23655750626212019172013-05-11T23:05:06.891-05:002013-05-11T23:05:06.891-05:00Awnings are a pain in the ..... Hope you get it r...Awnings are a pain in the ..... Hope you get it resolved soon, I drove through Oklahoma in the wind and hope to never have to drive in that kind of wind again. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-41994082893521923702013-05-11T22:48:02.727-05:002013-05-11T22:48:02.727-05:00I agree with Chuck. Falling off the ladder would b...I agree with Chuck. Falling off the ladder would be no fun and the no fun would be a lasting reminder of being no fun. Wise traveler that you are, get there later.Emjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082133928312864426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-6791843694819150652013-05-11T22:41:10.929-05:002013-05-11T22:41:10.929-05:00I would get someone to work on the awnimg for you!...I would get someone to work on the awnimg for you! Falling off the ladder eould not be good;( I have been there and done that :( Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-62921143026563670222013-05-11T22:03:51.892-05:002013-05-11T22:03:51.892-05:00Joe uses a short bungie chord to keep our awning a...Joe uses a short bungie chord to keep our awning arm tightly secured when ever we are moving. don't know if that helps any but thought I'd throw my 2cents worth in too. And like you, I wouldn't want to be climbing around up on that roof either windy or not. I don't like heights.Betty Graffishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18046446675394381066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-55251052481685220772013-05-11T21:47:30.950-05:002013-05-11T21:47:30.950-05:00I'm glad you were able to find a gas station w...I'm glad you were able to find a gas station with campground when you needed it, even if it was 10:30 in the morning. I would be so frustrated, and I know you were as well.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-83621683755500274542013-05-11T21:44:29.406-05:002013-05-11T21:44:29.406-05:00Can you use a broom to push the arm closed instead...Can you use a broom to push the arm closed instead of your ladder? Can you strap the arm in place with some Velcro or even rope or string wrapped around many times? I'd hate to see you stopping that often to secure it again and again. <br /><br />Good luck, so wish I was nearby to help you. :c( Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-57093613498682112582013-05-11T21:31:19.963-05:002013-05-11T21:31:19.963-05:00Venting is no problem. Otherwise we'd all wond...Venting is no problem. Otherwise we'd all wonder why we have all the troubles. If the winds quit, could you do 320 in a day? That sounds like PDD. Would you want to do 320?? Especially IF you have to stop every 75 miles for the awning? I know I wouldn't but you are more of a trooper than I. Hope you get a good night's sleep. I do think it was a gift that the gas station had a campground. How often does that happen?Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-36165348601682191922013-05-11T21:27:39.488-05:002013-05-11T21:27:39.488-05:00Take your time...Awning is the first thing that ne...Take your time...Awning is the first thing that needs addressing...Get there and find someone to help you out.Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-58370732893586441832013-05-11T21:13:44.098-05:002013-05-11T21:13:44.098-05:00Jimmy sez tying the awning at the top would be a g...Jimmy sez tying the awning at the top would be a good thing. Duck tape maybe. You need something that will hold it together. Your ladder looks too short to get the "fix" high on the arm, and we'd worry about you climbing up too high. We think you should go to a repair place and get 'er fixed permanently. Dangerous (and danged frustrating!!!) the way it is now. Feel yer pain... sigh...!Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-28801968710151169462013-05-11T21:13:00.410-05:002013-05-11T21:13:00.410-05:00That is frustrating! All of it - the awning, the ...That is frustrating! All of it - the awning, the wind, the delays. <br /><br />I've been in Missouri for a couple of days and the wind here has been hellacious as well. Kimbopolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702789278570839179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-60912889159705293632013-05-11T21:07:39.678-05:002013-05-11T21:07:39.678-05:00You rarely vent so I guess it's your turn. I ...You rarely vent so I guess it's your turn. I would be more concerned about the awning than arrival time. Maybe duct tape if you can't get a strap or belt up there to secure it. Try to keep the tape on the arm so it doesn't damage the fiberglass.TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-54673145985131818012013-05-11T20:57:46.959-05:002013-05-11T20:57:46.959-05:00Man can I relate to your frustration. A couple ye...Man can I relate to your frustration. A couple years back we had major awning problems. Opened 2X on the highway and we finally duck taped it til we got home. Those things can drive you to drink. Speaking of which, go pour yourself a good one and sit down and chill!!!!!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838311859054693066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-69767867580116572982013-05-11T20:51:29.715-05:002013-05-11T20:51:29.715-05:00Relax, the world won't end if you don't ma...Relax, the world won't end if you don't make it tomorrow. Calm your nerves relax and then take things a step at a time. Be safe.John Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775467781360772348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-46938106391350560712013-05-11T20:48:43.466-05:002013-05-11T20:48:43.466-05:00Sorry the awning is giving you grief----soooo frus...Sorry the awning is giving you grief----soooo frustrating. Just take your time and be careful.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076523638471888155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-38574125186554494482013-05-11T20:47:25.940-05:002013-05-11T20:47:25.940-05:00Everyone needs to vent once in a while. If the awn...Everyone needs to vent once in a while. If the awning issue is an ongoing problem it might be wise to tie it near the top of the arm for the remainder of the trip. Then you can have looked after once you're set up. Be Safe and Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.com