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On 9/30/14 4:10 PM, True North wrote:
F*O*A*D
On 9/30/14 1:31 PM, Poco Loco wrote:

We keep kicking around taking a couple months trip to Alaska. The
problem, from my perspective, is the house and lawn. I suppose the
thing to do would be to let the lawn go without watering. Now's when I
wished we lived in a condo.



" You can't hire a couple of neighborhood teenagers to mow and water your
lawn once a week? We do that and we also have a pair of pre-teen sisters
who come by every day to feed and water our pets. Everyone else with a
lawn and pets pretty much does the same thing in order to avoid sticking
their furry kids in some kennel.

I'm sure the Palins will welcome you and make space in their driveway
for your motel room on wheels.

The Traveling Herring-Joads...another dumb reality show in the making. "


There's a couple of unemployed right here in this newsgroup who might jump at the chance for honest work.
Either the MinnieMan or his SugarDaddy in Ontario could house sit for a week or two......heck, it might even be like a paid holiday for them.
Just lock up your valuables and warn the neighbours first.



Either one of those bozos would burn Herring's house down.

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On 9/30/14 12:12 PM, Califbill wrote:
F*O*A*D wrote:
On 9/30/14 10:24 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:32:59 -0400, Harrold wrote:

On 9/29/2014 2:30 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:52:21 -0400, Harrold wrote:

One of my favorite destinations is Cody Wyoming. The town itself is
charming but it's proximity to Yellowstone, The Beartooth Highway, The
Buffalo Bill Dam and several other attractions make it worthwhile
spending a week or more, there. All of the nearby campgrounds were
cramped and booked solid. Nicer spots could be found near and in
Yellowstone, but most had no sewer and some had no water or electric.

How far in advance should reservations be attempted at those nearby
campgrounds...any idea?


Not sure, but I would recommend at least a month for Cody if you want
full hookups. Due to a campground screwup, we had to spend our first
night at Walmart with about 30 other RVs. I don't know anything about
the federal campgrounds other than they looked pretty nice from the road.

We've 'almost' stayed at WalMart a couple times, but changed our
minds. We've stayed at Flying J's and Pilots several times. The RV's
stay out front, not back with the trucks, and we've never had a
problem. Usually the food is pretty good also.



Ma and Pa Herring Joad.

Nice thing about an RV. You can stay lots of places where there is no
hotel available. In 1986, I had a sabbatical from my company. We bought a
Class A motor home and towed a VW Rabbit. Did not have to worry if there
was a room available when we got to an area. Ate healthier, and the kids,
10 and 13 at the time could do crafts while traveling. Was not Walmart
parking in those days, but next to a lake in Georgia, nice camp ground in
E. Islip, NY and take the train in to Penn station. Nice way to take 2
months to see the country. Stayed in a campground somewhere near a Metro
stop for DC. Couple long days. One, for two tours of the White House.
8am for the East Wing tour, and a private west Wing tour in the evening.
Helps to have friends. Nice way to travel. Not cheaper than motels, but a
lot more convenient.



You have to like driving long distances, which I don't, and unless you
have a motorized RV, you're towing a huge windcatcher. No thanks. I'll
drive from here to Baltimore or Charlottesville or even to Virginia
Beach or the Outer Banks. I'll take a train to Philly, NYC, New Haven,
or even Boston.

Perhaps it is because the main North/South interstate hereabouts is
I-95, and I-95 just plain sucks a lot of the way.

On the other hand, I've driven long distances on the PCH a few times,
and we always enjoyed it, probably because of the terrific vistas and
interesting towns.

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Poco Loco wrote:
On Tue, 30 Sep 2014 11:12:38 -0500, Califbill
wrote:

F*O*A*D wrote:
On 9/30/14 10:24 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:32:59 -0400, Harrold wrote:

On 9/29/2014 2:30 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:52:21 -0400, Harrold wrote:

One of my favorite destinations is Cody Wyoming. The town itself is
charming but it's proximity to Yellowstone, The Beartooth Highway, The
Buffalo Bill Dam and several other attractions make it worthwhile
spending a week or more, there. All of the nearby campgrounds were
cramped and booked solid. Nicer spots could be found near and in
Yellowstone, but most had no sewer and some had no water or electric.

How far in advance should reservations be attempted at those nearby
campgrounds...any idea?


Not sure, but I would recommend at least a month for Cody if you want
full hookups. Due to a campground screwup, we had to spend our first
night at Walmart with about 30 other RVs. I don't know anything about
the federal campgrounds other than they looked pretty nice from the road.

We've 'almost' stayed at WalMart a couple times, but changed our
minds. We've stayed at Flying J's and Pilots several times. The RV's
stay out front, not back with the trucks, and we've never had a
problem. Usually the food is pretty good also.



Ma and Pa Herring Joad.

Nice thing about an RV. You can stay lots of places where there is no
hotel available. In 1986, I had a sabbatical from my company. We bought a
Class A motor home and towed a VW Rabbit. Did not have to worry if there
was a room available when we got to an area. Ate healthier, and the kids,
10 and 13 at the time could do crafts while traveling. Was not Walmart
parking in those days, but next to a lake in Georgia, nice camp ground in
E. Islip, NY and take the train in to Penn station. Nice way to take 2
months to see the country. Stayed in a campground somewhere near a Metro
stop for DC. Couple long days. One, for two tours of the White House.
8am for the East Wing tour, and a private west Wing tour in the evening.
Helps to have friends. Nice way to travel. Not cheaper than motels, but a
lot more convenient.

We keep kicking around taking a couple months trip to Alaska. The
problem, from my perspective, is the house and lawn. I suppose the
thing to do would be to let the lawn go without watering. Now's when I
wished we lived in a condo.

Hire a mow and blow for the yard. Get the neighbor kid to bring in the
mail. I auto pay all of by recurring bills, so not a problem there.

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F*O*A*D wrote:
On 9/30/14 12:12 PM, Califbill wrote:
F*O*A*D wrote:
On 9/30/14 10:24 AM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:32:59 -0400, Harrold wrote:

On 9/29/2014 2:30 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:52:21 -0400, Harrold wrote:

One of my favorite destinations is Cody Wyoming. The town itself is
charming but it's proximity to Yellowstone, The Beartooth Highway, The
Buffalo Bill Dam and several other attractions make it worthwhile
spending a week or more, there. All of the nearby campgrounds were
cramped and booked solid. Nicer spots could be found near and in
Yellowstone, but most had no sewer and some had no water or electric.

How far in advance should reservations be attempted at those nearby
campgrounds...any idea?


Not sure, but I would recommend at least a month for Cody if you want
full hookups. Due to a campground screwup, we had to spend our first
night at Walmart with about 30 other RVs. I don't know anything about
the federal campgrounds other than they looked pretty nice from the road.

We've 'almost' stayed at WalMart a couple times, but changed our
minds. We've stayed at Flying J's and Pilots several times. The RV's
stay out front, not back with the trucks, and we've never had a
problem. Usually the food is pretty good also.



Ma and Pa Herring Joad.

Nice thing about an RV. You can stay lots of places where there is no
hotel available. In 1986, I had a sabbatical from my company. We bought a
Class A motor home and towed a VW Rabbit. Did not have to worry if there
was a room available when we got to an area. Ate healthier, and the kids,
10 and 13 at the time could do crafts while traveling. Was not Walmart
parking in those days, but next to a lake in Georgia, nice camp ground in
E. Islip, NY and take the train in to Penn station. Nice way to take 2
months to see the country. Stayed in a campground somewhere near a Metro
stop for DC. Couple long days. One, for two tours of the White House.
8am for the East Wing tour, and a private west Wing tour in the evening.
Helps to have friends. Nice way to travel. Not cheaper than motels, but a
lot more convenient.



You have to like driving long distances, which I don't, and unless you
have a motorized RV, you're towing a huge windcatcher. No thanks. I'll
drive from here to Baltimore or Charlottesville or even to Virginia Beach
or the Outer Banks. I'll take a train to Philly, NYC, New Haven, or even Boston.

Perhaps it is because the main North/South interstate hereabouts is I-95,
and I-95 just plain sucks a lot of the way.

On the other hand, I've driven long distances on the PCH a few times, and
we always enjoyed it, probably because of the terrific vistas and interesting towns.

Long distance driving, not. 2 months for a 9000 mile drip is less than 200
miles a day. And can be interesting country. Long day may be a 350 mile
drive, but not every day. Hell commuters around here do 60-90 mile round
trip each work day, and still have to spend at least 8.5-9 hours at work.

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wrote:
On Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:05:47 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:

I'm sure the Palins will welcome you and make space in their driveway
for your motel room on wheels.

Wasilla was the first place my wife was willing to stop and pee south
of Denali.

There is a big truck stop, mini mart and whatever complex right out
there on the highway.

I imagine Sarah was mayor then but I didn't ask if we could use her
bathroom ;-)

We stopped at a truck stop south of Denali, before Telkitna. Run by a
Sioux from ND. Fantastic lunch. Flat bread taco. We still comment on
that meal 9 years later. We actually saw the peak of Denali, and were
still underwhelmed by the park. Did have good animal sightings, but
limited access to the park hinders exploration. We were in our truck
camper and one of the things you would of missed in the motels was the
middle of the night wolf pack howling.

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On 9/30/14 7:50 PM, wrote:
On Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:05:19 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:



You have to like driving long distances, which I don't, and unless you
have a motorized RV, you're towing a huge windcatcher. No thanks. I'll
drive from here to Baltimore or Charlottesville or even to Virginia
Beach or the Outer Banks. I'll take a train to Philly, NYC, New Haven,
or even Boston.

Perhaps it is because the main North/South interstate hereabouts is
I-95, and I-95 just plain sucks a lot of the way.

On the other hand, I've driven long distances on the PCH a few times,
and we always enjoyed it, probably because of the terrific vistas and
interesting towns.

Motor homes and travel trailers are pretty popular in Alaska because
there are miles and miles of nothing. Unless you are in a big town or
at a Carnival resort, the pickings are pretty slim in the hotel
business.
BTW do not trust Carnival if you are not on the boat. They can take a
reservation but they can't keep one. We had confirmed reservations at
Denali and Cooper Landing but they did not honor either one.
They book the whole resort and bump everyone displaced by a ship
passenger who signs up for the bus ride.

There are lots of places like this
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/alaska/Fine%20Dining.jpg

In Cooper Landing we ended up staying at this B&B. It really wasn't
that bad. They were fairly spartan private cabins but it was clean and
the people were great. Willie even married us again in a fairly
authentic Eskimo ceremony

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/alaska/lovi...d%20willie.jpg



I wouldn't trust Carnival if I were on the boat.

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On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:10:39 PM UTC-4, True North The Asswipe wrote:

There's a couple of unemployed right here in this newsgroup who might jump at the chance for honest work.

Either the MinnieMan or his SugarDaddy in Ontario could house sit for a week or two......heck, it might even be like a paid holiday for them.

Just lock up your valuables and warn the neighbours first.

Your Mop and Toilets are calling, failure.

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On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:32:56 PM UTC-4, F*O*A*D The Narcissistic Asswipe wrote:

Either one of those bozos would burn Herring's house down.

krause cant let his dick out of donnies mouth for too long...it gets cold.

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On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:49:53 PM UTC-4, F*O*A*D The Slug wrote:

I wouldn't trust Carnival if I were on the boat.

They wont let those with pustules on their bodies like you on them anyway.

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On Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:50:24 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:05:19 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:



You have to like driving long distances, which I don't, and unless you
have a motorized RV, you're towing a huge windcatcher. No thanks. I'll
drive from here to Baltimore or Charlottesville or even to Virginia
Beach or the Outer Banks. I'll take a train to Philly, NYC, New Haven,
or even Boston.

Perhaps it is because the main North/South interstate hereabouts is
I-95, and I-95 just plain sucks a lot of the way.

On the other hand, I've driven long distances on the PCH a few times,
and we always enjoyed it, probably because of the terrific vistas and
interesting towns.

Motor homes and travel trailers are pretty popular in Alaska because
there are miles and miles of nothing. Unless you are in a big town or
at a Carnival resort, the pickings are pretty slim in the hotel
business.
BTW do not trust Carnival if you are not on the boat. They can take a
reservation but they can't keep one. We had confirmed reservations at
Denali and Cooper Landing but they did not honor either one.
They book the whole resort and bump everyone displaced by a ship
passenger who signs up for the bus ride.

There are lots of places like this
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/alaska/Fine%20Dining.jpg

In Cooper Landing we ended up staying at this B&B. It really wasn't
that bad. They were fairly spartan private cabins but it was clean and
the people were great. Willie even married us again in a fairly
authentic Eskimo ceremony

http://gfretwell.com/ftp/alaska/lovi...d%20willie.jpg

Love it. I'll bet the food was pretty damn good. I wouldn't trust
Carnival lines for anything.

I'd have to buy a generator if we took the trip. I understand, from
others who've done it, that spending the night by the side of the road
is pretty common. Although, now that I've got most of my bulbs
replaced with LED's (Thanks, Harold!) the drain on the batteries is
much less.