tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post28457220888228261..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Short Stay at Lithia SpringsSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2125269931487719582015-03-10T23:18:22.688-04:002015-03-10T23:18:22.688-04:00In our new Arctic Fox I have to stand on a step st...In our new Arctic Fox I have to stand on a step stool to reach the controls for the fans in the kitchen and bath. It's so annoying! <br />Your musings about Alaska sound just like mine. I'm reluctant to sell our 21' Bigfoot until we make the trek to Alaska. Even though our Arctic Fox is only 27', I'm wondering if it might be easier to travel with a smaller trailer. <br />I'm not interested in caravanning, either, unless it's with friends. But I have to admit, a caravan overseas is mighty interesting….although we still have so much to see in this country, even though we've been RV'ing for a dozen years! <br />Sigh…you're not alone -- I also wonder why this life seems so complicated at times. But it's still mighty wonderful! And you two know how to enjoy every beautiful moment, even in the midst of moments that aren't so beautiful. ;-) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40512764538446126752015-03-10T10:42:20.139-04:002015-03-10T10:42:20.139-04:00Sherry and David,
We loved spending time with the ...Sherry and David,<br />We loved spending time with the both of you here at Lithia Springs. You are right! It sure is beautiful here. Thank you for the heartfelt conversations, laughter and the hands on tortilla making demonstration. I still laugh at the "Tofu pie" story. :-)) And I can't wait to get Bill and Nancy's side too. The soup was delicious and the only thing that could have made the evening better woild have been if Bill and Nancy and Gin and Syl were sharing the experience with us all. I hope our travels brings us back together soon.Sharon Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873132193958169377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16500128330042399342015-03-08T23:14:32.057-04:002015-03-08T23:14:32.057-04:00At 4' 11.5", I have to use a stool each t... At 4' 11.5", I have to use a stool each time I cook.....Tis life of the wee (vertical) people. Love the idea of a retro motorhome. I wonder if the idea will catch on. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-16226271899881821332015-03-08T19:06:40.941-04:002015-03-08T19:06:40.941-04:00I suppose with the smaller footprint of the 24 foo...I suppose with the smaller footprint of the 24 foot RV, they have done like urban planners and gone vertical, giving you more space up high. What they don't seem to know is how many of the less tall people actually have the purse strings. ;)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51162409337920617012015-03-08T12:20:24.283-04:002015-03-08T12:20:24.283-04:00We have a guy who comes into the park here to wash...We have a guy who comes into the park here to wash and wax. He uses a steam cleaner, so there's no water mess, it's pretty incredible and does a fantastic job! I really want to get to Alaska at some point in the future. I'm with you, no caravan for me, however we would try to hook up with friends and make it a bit more fun.owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69682093016360633212015-03-08T11:31:30.814-04:002015-03-08T11:31:30.814-04:00Sherry, I do believe Life really is more complicat...Sherry, I do believe Life really is more complicated these days. There are so many more hoops to jump through just to get anything done and the overall work ethic seems to have become much more lax than when I was younger. Running into either or both of those factors can turn a one phone call/letter piece of personal business into a prolonged effort. I agree about the windows on those units; way too small. A little Class C would be nice if we were traveling more and working less. Haha! Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-80220060137989322192015-03-08T08:08:14.798-04:002015-03-08T08:08:14.798-04:00we are thinking we might like to RV Alaska. . .but...we are thinking we might like to RV Alaska. . .but we will just fly into Anchorage and rent an RV. . .we've seen all the villages along the coast on cruises, so we would concentrate on exploring the interior. . .especially Denali NP. . .it's a great dream.<br /><br />Had to chuckle at your last paragraph. . .I express that sentiment often . .how on earth did we ever get it all done. . .full time jobs, raising kids, baseball, ministry. . .whew. ..boggles the mind. . .LOL!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51210628095785580422015-03-08T07:51:17.878-04:002015-03-08T07:51:17.878-04:00Always fun to check out different options, both tr...Always fun to check out different options, both travel and rig. I do like the retro Brave, it's size and style really grabbed me. I can't reach the back of the top shelf in the frig or the dials on the dryer in our rig without a stool, and to work the slides I have to stand in the passenger seat.....but I have lots of room in the shower :-) Having to move would be harder if the river were good for kayaking right now; still it's a pain. Embrace your curmudgeon, we can't be sweetness and light all the damn time :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-3564920694338186422015-03-08T07:46:49.500-04:002015-03-08T07:46:49.500-04:00Wow...those Caravan trips are pretty pricey. Don&...Wow...those Caravan trips are pretty pricey. Don't see one in my future either.<br /><br />We always enjoy strolling around Lazy Days. There is no better place to tour Rv's, is there?Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61014948812566140032015-03-08T00:00:41.571-05:002015-03-08T00:00:41.571-05:00If we go back to Alaska we will be in a smaller ri...If we go back to Alaska we will be in a smaller rig like that one you just check out or even smaller than that. The price tag of the caravan is almost the same as what we spent for 77 days and we were on our own. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61093605599296049522015-03-07T16:42:11.791-05:002015-03-07T16:42:11.791-05:00You have had a lot of rain there, so it's not ...You have had a lot of rain there, so it's not surprising that the water levels did that.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83195438930973672522015-03-07T15:43:59.098-05:002015-03-07T15:43:59.098-05:00I don't know why so many people disparage cara...I don't know why so many people disparage caravans. There is a time and a place for everything. My experience was quite positive. Never say never. ;)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56418715512821212112015-03-07T15:32:23.283-05:002015-03-07T15:32:23.283-05:00WOW... can't get in to E.G and have to leave L...WOW... can't get in to E.G and have to leave Lithia...what a PIA:o(( Hope you landed in a good spot to get Winnona all beautiful!!! We loved the born free 24ft without the slide. Much more room than our Pleasureway but of course it is 4 feet longer. If we ever get to go to Alaska, we will figure it out then;o))) Glad to got to spend some time with Sharon and David...great couple!!Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-54076668325351584452015-03-07T14:40:48.730-05:002015-03-07T14:40:48.730-05:00I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I would never b...I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I would never be part of a caravan. Way too many people for me. But it was interesting to find out where they go if only to go somewhere else at that time. And interesting to see how much it costs. I'd never rent an RV to do it either. I'd buy used and sell it when I got back. At least those are my dreams.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-23896469951116200982015-03-07T12:40:50.193-05:002015-03-07T12:40:50.193-05:00When we were at the WB factory last year we saw 80...When we were at the WB factory last year we saw 800 Minnie Winnies that were built for an Alaskan rental company, so you'd get a great rental if you so chose to do an AK trip. Unfortunately, I don't think any of them included a step stool as standard equipment so you'd have to fight with TSA to bring one along on your flight there... ;c)<br /><br />I miss the slide out pantry we had on our 03 WB Adventurer. We don't have one on our Journey and the cabinet we use as a pantry is covered by the slide when we are on the road. We have to plan meals ahead when we travel. Obviously our floorplan was designed by a non-rver.<br /><br />I've been very impressed with the quality of the wood work in Born Frees and scared off by their price tag. :cOPaul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-1142942228688152032015-03-07T11:47:31.182-05:002015-03-07T11:47:31.182-05:00Hope Winona gets her spa treatment!
xxxoooHope Winona gets her spa treatment!<br />xxxoooRazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-44283202939357694292015-03-07T11:25:23.668-05:002015-03-07T11:25:23.668-05:00So much water there in Lithia! Nice day to see the...So much water there in Lithia! Nice day to see the cute RVs! You're right - whoever built that smaller Minnie Winnie must not have been mini - Lol!! I am amazed how much we did when I was younger-seems the realities of life follow you wherever you go! No pictures of David and Sharon? Always nice to see guest stars on the blog ;) P.S. I like Winnona better than the red retro Brave :)Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-10064266711270761762015-03-07T11:04:57.568-05:002015-03-07T11:04:57.568-05:00I have read several blogs from full-timers who hav...I have read several blogs from full-timers who have traveled to Alaska. Every single one griped about the caravans, coming into the campgrounds late and making lots of noise, and leaving early in the morning making lots of noise. i don't think I've ever read anything from someone who has been part of a caravan, but haven't heard a good word from one who has been an observer either. I don't think the controlled and guided life would be for me, and you would constantly be in trouble lagging behind to look at something! (Lol, I am teasing you, of course.)<br /><br />I think I would like to find a dealership with a very large inventory of RVs just to look. I can't see myself ever going back to the life however.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-48152841056117149762015-03-07T10:20:58.868-05:002015-03-07T10:20:58.868-05:00Absolutely love the idea of going to Alaska but wi...Absolutely love the idea of going to Alaska but will have to wait until I'm fully retired. I'll take you on a South African RV trip for less than that. Don't like the lack of windows on that Brave or the Mini either. The Guys who design these things never use or live in them clearly. What a hassle. Hope you solved that problem. I think the big difference between S&B and RV maintenance can be the problem of finding the right repair persons on the road.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-45064850048582264582015-03-07T10:03:59.446-05:002015-03-07T10:03:59.446-05:00Sorry, Sherry, but with all that other stuff at th...Sorry, Sherry, but with all that other stuff at the farm, you didn't have all the medical appointments. You know what a stress that is. Hugs to you and hoping that you got Winona all cleaned up the way you wanted and found a place to be. Next: We loved our trip to Alaska in our 26 footer. We were gone from July 4 through August 15. Here are the stats: <br />We traveled 7,243 total miles in 41 days, 1,265 miles in the US getting to and from Canada, 3,991 miles in Canada, and only 1,987 miles actually in Alaska.<br /><br />The total cost of the trip was $6,168, with $4,659 spent on fuel, with an average of 5.14 per gallon since so much of our mileage was in high priced Canada.<br /><br />We stayed in campgrounds, either dry camping or with hookups 30 nights, with an average cost per night of $23. Our 11 nights boondocking brought that average down to $17 per night.<br /><br />We spent very little on excursions, with the Discovery River Trip and the Columbia Glacier Trip costing just $360.<br /><br />We didn’t eat out very often, and actually managed to cook from our grocery stash for a very large part of the trip.<br /><br />Total cost per day including food, fuel, camping and all incidentals came to $150.44. 75 bucks per day per person is a darn good price for a fabulous, incredible, life time vacation like this one. <br /><br />So don't let go of that dream. Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-65380753983946822472015-03-07T09:58:48.410-05:002015-03-07T09:58:48.410-05:00No, it's not just you. We feel the same way. M...No, it's not just you. We feel the same way. Maybe it's something that comes with age, or maybe we just feel like like life should be easy now that we're retired, and want every day to be filled with pleasurable things.<br /><br />When we bought our Lazy Daze, Born Free was the only other Class C rated as highly. Although the quality looked excellent, the lack of windows ruled it out for us. Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.com