Living The Dream... - Wednesday and Thursday, January 21 and 22, 2015 (La Posa South LTVA, Quartzsite, AZ)

From the site: Living The Dream... - Wednesday and Thursday, January 21 and 22, 2015 (La Posa South LTVA, Quartzsite, AZ)

Wednesday morning, Steve headed into town to get propane and fresh water. I cleaned up inside, vacuumed and then made the sauce for the lasagna I was planning for dinner tonight. We are having company stay with us for a couple of nights...yes, my brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Suzanne, are coming out from Indio, CA to visit.Once Steve got back, he decided to re-string the chair that broke the other day. It was about 12:30 when we received a phone call from Suzanne...they were just driving through Quartzsite, so I gave them directions to where Steve would meet them...and Steve headed off on his quad. I had a spectacular greeting from Dunkin (their little Yorkie)...and after big hugs, we all sat outside chatting. It was a particul ...Read more...

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It's about time. - Sugar Cane and Orange Juice Processing and A Turtle Rescue.

From the site: It's about time. - Sugar Cane and Orange Juice Processing and A Turtle Rescue.

Our Location today is Moore Haven, Florida, U.S.A.After going to bed with scratchy throats and stuffed sinuses last night we weren’t surprised when we woke up with heads that felt like bushel baskets this morning. We really would like to thank the idiots in the big box stores yesterday that were hacking and sneezing while making no attempts to cover their mouths. We both woke before the 7:00 alarm because we needed to be on the road bright and early because we’d already paid for the Sugarland Tour for today and we had to be at the Clewiston Museum before 9:00 this morning. The best we could do was take whatever over the counter meds we had and hope for the best. Our Guide Bob.Of course we arrived before the building was unl ...Read more...

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Wheeling It - Hiding Out, Rocky Sunsets, & Mexico – Yuma, AZ

From the site: Wheeling It - Hiding Out, Rocky Sunsets, & Mexico – Yuma, AZ

How’s that for a sunset?! It’s an awful, cruel place As you’ve probably all gathered we’ve been “hiding out” at our new boondocking spot for almost 2 weeks now. Only a few, select folks have known where we are and they’ve been kind enough to respect our privacy (thanks guys!). Part of our time here has been spent getting over a flu that Paul brought back from Florida (ugh! not fun), the other time has been spent recharging in the wilds we love so much as well as kicking around some flea markets and taking a quick trip to Mexico for the dentist. It’s been the perfect getaway, but we’re coming to the end of the road. We’re approaching our 14-day stay limit so we’ll be ...Read more...

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News from Travels with Dave and Elaine Violette - Rock Springs

From the site: News from Travels with Dave and Elaine Violette - Rock Springs

Rock Springs AZ We drove up to Rock Springs this afternoon. Now before our friends and family in Rock Springs WY get all huffed because we didn't tell them we were there, I'll tell you we went to Rock Springs ARIZONA. About 45 miles north of Phoenix, Rock Springs is a small community in the Black Canyon area, most notable for its famous old store and the pies they make and sell. We were amazed at all the changes that have been made there since our last visit maybe 3-4 years ago. The gravel parking lot has been paved and striped. The restaurant has been changed to a two-table snack area where you can buy pies both whole and by the slice and a gift shop. The eating area has moved to the north end of the building, and a saloon has opened in ...Read more...

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betterRVing! - Don’t Miss Alumafiesta This Year!

From the site: betterRVing! - Don’t Miss Alumafiesta This Year!

The anticipated Alumafiesta is one of the most exciting RV events of the snowbird season. This year’s event is guaranteed to be better than ever with the grand opening of our Lazydays Airstream store happening just before the kick off of the rally. Come see the latest and greatest Airstream RVs and accessories at our brand-new Airstream store while enjoying a fun and eventful rally in your very own RV. What Is Alumafiesta? Alumafiesta is an Airstream RV rally that’s geared to show you the best that Tucson has to offer. Multiple excursions will happen each day, including scenic drives, downtown walks, self-guided tours, roaming through gardens, special lunches and visits to other Tucson area favorites. The evenings are packed wit ...Read more...

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WatsonsWander - Exploring and working fulltime from our Airstream - Back in Big Pine

From the site: WatsonsWander - Exploring and working fulltime from our Airstream - Back in Big Pine

We’re back in Big Pine Key hanging in the driveway at my dad’s house for the week. Using Tim’s reservation website we managed to get a site at Bahia Honda State Park starting this Sunday. Looking forward to having a waterfront site yet again! Our teeny, tiny Key Deer friend Nothing too exciting going on this week. Took a bike ride over to the Blue Hole in search of alligators. Spotted two smallish ones near the observation deck. As the only fresh water lake (or hole) in the Keys, this spot is known to attract birds and wildlife, including the two resident gators who can often be seen lurking in the watery depths. Gators at the Blue Hole Found some more new-to-me plants. The giant silver palm is called a ...Read more...

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OUR NEWELL ADVENTURE - Enjoying the fruits of a nomadic life..........

From the site: OUR NEWELL ADVENTURE - Enjoying the fruits of a nomadic life..........

One of the bonuses to living a nomadic life is the people you meet along the way.....people you would probably never have met otherwise due to many reasons, primary among them being geography.  Living in a fixed location in a 'sticks 'n bricks' home most likely means most of your friends will come from that general geographical region.  When one becomes nomadic, which by definition means you are no longer living in a fixed location, you will meet new people from all over your area of travel and beyond.When we began our nomadic travels almost 3 years ago we planned to visit existing friends and family around the country, and we have done just that.  We have been able to reconnect with friends we made in college, as well as rel ...Read more...

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In the Direction of Our Dreams - Deep Quiet Wondrous Beauty

From the site: In the Direction of Our Dreams - Deep Quiet Wondrous Beauty

Wednesday January 21, 2015Highlands Hammock State ParkSebring, Florida     This morning when we went out we were greeted by a vulture high in one snag behind the rig and a hawk in the other, I admit, I didn’t give them equal picture time.  Vultures are VERY important to the eco system but not so photogenic. My goal today was the Fern Trail where I had been told, by someone I met on my morning walk to “my spot”, there was an 8’ alligator hanging out.   The most fun way to get there is to take the campground road to the connector trail to the the Hammock Inn which is sadly no longer service sour orange ice cream or anything else.  Upon asking what happened I am told that the concessionair ...Read more...

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SoloWomanRV - Keep an RV Reserve Fund

From the site: SoloWomanRV - Keep an RV Reserve Fund

copyright janet groene. To donate in support or producing this blog use your Paypal account to deposit to HosterPoster (at) live.comRV Costs: A Reality Check     Some RV owners coast for years before the roof caves in. Others recognize that things  wear out, rust, fade and break,  and they save for inevitable expenditures. As a rule of thumb, it’s wise to put aside 5-10 percent of the cost of the RV each year for replacements and upgrades.    If you’re a clever shopper, do most of your own work, take preventive measures  and are lucky, this should be more than enough. If you must hire everything done, are accident prone and have bad luck,  it may not stretch far enough. &nbs ...Read more...

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Winds of Destiny - RVLife - The Tombstone Epitaph - 1/20/15

From the site: Winds of Destiny - RVLife - The Tombstone Epitaph - 1/20/15

The Tombstone Epitaph, founded May 1, 1880, is the oldest, continuously published, newspaper in Arizona. It is famous for its coverage of the Gunfight at O.K. Corral that was published the day after the event on October 27, 1881, and the research they continued to conduct on Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and their cowboy adversaries.Located in the Tombstone Historic District, the building where the Tombstone Epitaph was printed is open to the public as a museum.The paper was started by John Clum who had relocated to Tombstone from Tucson.  He became mayor of Tombstone and was a supporter of the Earps, although the townspeople were on the side of the "outlaw cowboys." After the shootout was deemed justified after an inquest, the Earps and th ...Read more...

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Travel with Kevin and Ruth - You just have to give your head a shake

From the site: Travel with Kevin and Ruth - You just have to give your head a shake

We were up early yesterday. We wanted to do a load of laundry while at the RV Park, but although the laundry room was open at 6:00am, we didn't have any change! So we had to wait for the office to open at 8:30am.By the time we got it all done and were ready to leave, it was 10:30am!Click here to read more... ...Read more...

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Winds of Destiny - RVLife - Desert Trails RV Park - 11/19/14 to 1/19/15

From the site: Winds of Destiny - RVLife - Desert Trails RV Park - 11/19/14 to 1/19/15

Rating:  5 on a scale of 5Location: Desert Trails is located in the southeastern area of Tucson near Tucson Mountain State Park. Also, Saguaro National Park (East), Old Tucson Studios, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museums are also nearby. This was a great location for us to explore the Tucson, AZ and the surrounding area, Organ Pipe National Park, and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. We were here for two months and it proved to be a great home base for all that we wanted to do here. Additionally, there are actually, miles of desert trails that can be accessed directly from the park. We had many enjoyable hikes in the area and our dog, Sadie, just loved it. Trails are marked and there are chairs placed in various spots for the enjoyment o ...Read more...

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Uploads by rollinontv - Rollin' On TV Show #2015-02 Louisville RVIA, Jayco, Thetford, Gulf Stream

From the site: Uploads by rollinontv - Rollin' On TV Show #2015-02 Louisville RVIA, Jayco, Thetford, Gulf Stream

Rollin' On TV Show #2015-02 Louisville RVIA, Jayco, Thetford, Gulf Stream On this week's show we continue our visit to the RVIA Industry Show in Louisville, Kentucky with a look at Toy Haulers from small entry level models to large, luxurious 5th wheels. We also visit the Thetford booth and see what's new for 2015, #rviashow #louisvillervshow #gulfstreamrv #jayco #thetford #aquachem From: rollinontv Views: 804 8 ratingsTime: 25:33 More in Autos & Vehicles ...Read more...

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Oh, the Places They Go! - Sandstone Canyon Hike — Anza-Borrego

From the site: Oh, the Places They Go! - Sandstone Canyon Hike â€" Anza-Borrego

Borrego Springs, CA After our brief stay out in the desert, we are now parked in Palm Canyon Campground, which is part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.  The park has full hook-ups and pull-through sites about sixty feet long.  If you go on-line to make a reservation it will tell you the maximum length RV is 35 feet, so if your unit is longer than that just put in 35 feet and you are good to go.  Do try to stay away from sites 11-19 because they are quite sloped. One of our first adventures here was a visit to Sandstone Canyon.  From Borrego Springs it is a drive of about twenty miles to the little community of Ocotillo Wells.   There you turn right on to Split Mountain Road and drive about five miles until t ...Read more...

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Boondock or Bust! - Chillin’ in Charleston

From the site: Boondock or Bust! - Chillin’ in Charleston

We are currently hanging out in the Charleston area while awaiting the finalization of Mark’s workers comp case. We have an end in site (yea!!) but not much can be said until all is final. Workers comp cases are complicated … Continue reading → ...Read more...

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Aluminarium - Plaster City

From the site: Aluminarium - Plaster City

Cell service at Clark Dry Lake can be a little unreliable, so when Brian discovered boondocking with blazing fast Verizon and AT&T an hour to the south, we couldn’t resist. This week we’re camping with Seth, Drea and Van Tramp’s van (he will join us today) in Plaster City. In the photo above, you can kind of see the gypsum plant for which this place was named. 2015 Cost of Camping: 1 night paid camping 19 nights free camping 20 days this year Total spent: $5 Daily average cost: $0.25 The post Plaster City appeared first on Aluminarium. ...Read more...

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Travel with Kevin and Ruth - Hello Arizona!

From the site: Travel with Kevin and Ruth - Hello Arizona!

Yep, we crossed the border yesterday afternoon. Sherman has never been to Arizona before! Can you imagine, we've been traveling in a motorhome on and off for eight years now, and we've never explored Arizona...the winter RV'ing destination of the world.So, that's why we're here...to explore Arizona (and maybe some of California and Nevada) over the next couple of months.Click here to read more... ...Read more...

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Everywhere Once - How We Saved for Travel, and Everything Else Too

From the site: Everywhere Once - How We Saved for Travel, and Everything Else Too

With New Year’s celebrations now over it’s time for the hard work of resolution honoring to begin in earnest. Many of us will start the year resolving to spend less money and save more. If you’re like Shannon and me, the objective may be to accumulate enough to travel the world; or maybe you’re trying to build a college fund or pad a retirement nest egg. All worthy goals. Unfortunately our good intentions are typically doomed to failure right from the start. By mid-year most of us will have fallen back into the same bad habits we resolve each year to end. We do that not because we lack the necessary willpower, but because we lack the correct perspective. To change our financial behavior we need to fundamentally chan ...Read more...

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live. work. dream. - How to Rewire MotoSat D3 9-pin Control Cable Plug

From the site: live. work. dream. - How to Rewire MotoSat D3 9-pin Control Cable Plug

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Ray and Cindy's RV Travels - Chili Cook-Off

From the site: Ray and Cindy's RV Travels - Chili Cook-Off

Quartzsite, Arizona                  High 73 Low 45Yesterday we had a Chili cook-off at Boomerville. One thing about this place, if you go hungry it’s your own fault.There were 13 entries with chili and all the side dishes you could want. The voting was by the whole group, with each person getting 3 votes. As always, there was way too much to eat. Other people must have liked the same one I did, because it got the most votes.There are different seminars throughout the day and into the evening. Last night we watched a slide presentation on the balloon fest at Albuquerque. It is almost two week with the Boomers helping various balloon crews. There are l ...Read more...

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blog.goodsam.com - Prepping For Spring Camping

From the site: blog.goodsam.com - Prepping For Spring Camping

Your Spring roll out check list may appear endless, but the following ten tips should insure that the most basic and important checks will find problems before they spoil your first of the season camping trip—or worse, cause more damage to undetected problems.  You can add your own favorite check list items to this list. Batteries. You probably haven’t been diligent about keeping your batteries charged through the winter, so also check the water level and the voltage. Clean connections of corrosion and recharge. Tires. Tires can lose 2 psi or more per month while in storage. Check the pressure and bring up to the manufacturer’s suggested inflation based on the RV’s load. Don’t forget the spare. Inspect for ...Read more...

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RVing & Sailing the Roads Less Traveled - Quartzsite Arizona – RV Madness in the Desert!

From the site: RVing & Sailing the Roads Less Traveled - Quartzsite Arizona â€" RV Madness in the Desert!

January, 2015 – For the past few days, we’ve been boondocking in the heart of snowbird RV madness in Quartzsite, Arizona, alongside tens of thousands of other RVs. This is a wild and crazy place full of wacky seniors soaking up the warm sun and living it up in the desert. Quartzsite is such a small blip on the map on I-10, between Phoenix and LA, that few motorists on the interstate give it the time of day, unless they need gas. However, flocks of RVs descend on it every winter, because of the massive tracts of BLM land (and free camping) that surround the town. Quartzsite is a haven for RVers in January Continue reading: Quartzsite Arizona – RV Madness in the Desert! Share this!* * * * * * * * This is a new post from Roa ...Read more...

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Joe and Betty's Adventures - It Was A Sunset Kind Of Evening

From the site: Joe and Betty's Adventures - It Was A Sunset Kind Of Evening

Our day started with Bocci ball. We had fully intended to head for Quartzite early in the morning, but forgot we  said we would get things set up because our "fearless leaders, Barb and Gordon, had to be out of town"  It was a good morning. Twelve people showed up, the most we've had so far since we have been here.As soon as we could, we headed for Quartzite and PLEASE don't let that parking area fool you!!! It looks empty because it was. It was 5:15 PM and everyone was done for the day.  When we got there about 1:00PM we drove a good 10 minutes looking for a parking spot and then there it was.... almost in the front row. Patience paid off.Please enlarge to see the details of Angelica's workThis is Angelica and she is the own ...Read more...

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Aluminarium - Badminton

From the site: Aluminarium - Badminton

Last night after work Seth & Drea broke out the badminton rackets. Their dog Emma likes to run back and forth between the two chasing the shuttlecock. We’re definitely going to pick up our own rackets, hopefully while we’re all together so we can play doubles. 2015 Cost of Camping: 1 night paid camping 18 nights free camping 19 days this year Total spent: $5 Daily average cost: $0.26 The post Badminton appeared first on Aluminarium. ...Read more...

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Turn When the Road Does - The Big Show at Quartzite & We went to see the Blythe Intaglios

From the site: Turn When the Road Does - The Big Show at Quartzite & We went to see the Blythe Intaglios

The Quartzite RV Show was a real fun time.The BIG tent RV Show and ?? VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL It is the Woodstock of RV Shows.  RVs parked everywhere in the desert for miles in every direction outside of the little town of Quartzite.  Virtually every street in town has vendors selling stuff.  There are huge RV dealers selling all kinds of RVs from million dollar Motor Homes to Super Light Toy Haulers.  One of the largest dealers has a temporary lot and said they are here for 6 weeks period.  The place has a population of around 3,000 then swells to ?? 500,000 + and then back to 3,000 all within a few weeks every year. When you go into the BIG TENT, it is like a mega state fair with an emphasis on everyt ...Read more...

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Roadtreking | The small motorhome lifestyle - As Soon As I Leave My Driveway, I’m Here

From the site: Roadtreking | The small motorhome lifestyle - As Soon As I Leave My Driveway, I’m Here

As Soon As I Leave My Driveway, I’m Here I’m here! It’s been a while, but I am back on the road for a couple of months. I left yesterday. The last few weeks at home have been hectic,... Roadtreking : The RV Lifestyle Blog - Traveling North America in a small motorhome ...Read more...

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RV Wheel Life - Stunning desert sculptures, all free for the looking–perfect RV Short Stop for Snowbirds

From the site: RV Wheel Life - Stunning desert sculptures, all free for the lookingâ€"perfect RV Short Stop for Snowbirds

RV friends, Jane and Kevin Justis of Susanville, Calif., shared a photo of Jane (right) standing under a section of the 350-foot serpent created by artist/welder Ricardo Breceda. “We were very impressed with this piece of art,” said Kevin.  “We have seen many of his pieces in the area and this is our new favorite.  It has a rattle on the end like a rattlesnake that makes an ideal inhabitant of that desert environment.” The serpent is one of more than 140 stunning sculptures scattered across the southern California desert near Borrego Springs. Known as the Galleta Meadows Sculptures, the menagerie are said to have roamed this same landscape from prehistoric to present times. The collection includes mastodons ...Read more...

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Island Girl Walkabout - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

From the site: Island Girl Walkabout - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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