tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post6780519549539634257..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: Moving to Long KeySherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-52314763267162588312015-12-22T21:32:39.426-05:002015-12-22T21:32:39.426-05:00I too think it is a solenoid that went bad...happe...I too think it is a solenoid that went bad...happen on our class C earlier this year, cost less than $25 to fix, easy install (but that depends on where it is located). David should be able to tell if the batteries are being charged or not fairly easy. We also carry a battery charger for the car or the RV, David should be able to find one down there if you decide to get one. Good luck, these problems are never fun, but part of the lifestyle. Dave Burdick (GoingRvWay.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10706797381982584920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53788344614361428542015-12-20T21:18:17.814-05:002015-12-20T21:18:17.814-05:00You certainly have had your share of annoying crit...You certainly have had your share of annoying critters! Hope that's all behind you now, and that you can relax and enjoy your waterfront site at Long Key. Your view is gorgeous, and how terrific to be able to paddle right from your site! Winnona looks so festive for the holidays. :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-81504072068268184842015-12-20T19:36:08.590-05:002015-12-20T19:36:08.590-05:00Glad you were able to get a new camera quickly fro...Glad you were able to get a new camera quickly from good ole' Amazon :) Hopefully this ends your streak of bad luck!owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-57150029306710589122015-12-20T17:54:21.913-05:002015-12-20T17:54:21.913-05:00I'm looking forward to the days when we can sp...I'm looking forward to the days when we can spend weeks in the Keys :-). I have to go back and read what happened to your camera...been just too exhausted to do anything besides work eat and sleep!Al and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991509802471213755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-677608799127545052015-12-20T17:11:34.074-05:002015-12-20T17:11:34.074-05:00Wow, you sure have had some critter issues, as if ...Wow, you sure have had some critter issues, as if the bugs weren't bad enough in Florida!<br /><br />Just some thoughts as to what I do. I always have my engine running before running my slides in and out. Once the slides are in I bring up the jacks. When I'm extending the jacks, I also do so with the engine running. Because these items are so electrical dependent, the extra charging from the engine is helpful.<br /><br />I've had a few instances where I've used the dash switch that ties the engine batteries and the house batteries together when one set was too discharged instead of using jumper cables.<br /><br />On my previous MH, a WB Adventurer, I had an issue where the solenoid that sends voltage to the house batteries went bad, I was able to jump the house batteries from the engine battery that was also located under the step with jumper cables. Maybe your engine battery is located in a different spot?<br /><br />Another time, my engine alternator failed and it was about 100 miles to the Freightliner service center, so I started my generator and wedged a piece of cardboard under the dash switch that ties the batteries together and kept the engine battery charging through it so we were able to safely reach the service center while still being able to use the headlights, heat, etc.<br /><br />Just some thoughts as to some possible work arounds for dead batteries. Of course, your solution worked just fine, too. I also carry jumper cables just in case. :c) Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-20319449274842090252015-12-20T16:37:53.821-05:002015-12-20T16:37:53.821-05:00Annoyances do seem to come in bunches...glad to kn...Annoyances do seem to come in bunches...glad to know you're working them out and that you made it to Long Key for a nice paddle. The new camera takes great pictures!! :)Carrie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07904027116034931818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-40869410421757245932015-12-20T14:19:11.201-05:002015-12-20T14:19:11.201-05:00The man of war is an interesting critter... I don&...The man of war is an interesting critter... I don't think I'll ever see one myself.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51989763281654461852015-12-20T11:50:38.595-05:002015-12-20T11:50:38.595-05:00Well the critters certainly messed with you guys t...Well the critters certainly messed with you guys this time! I think the pecking bird was sent as a distraction so the others could wreak havoc upon you - hopefully they aren't following you :-) If it is a lifetime warranty then what would the receipt tell them? That you didn't steal it from someone else? Geeeez! Love the variety of pretty snails, but that man-o-war looks a bit scary. Your decorations are looking wonderful. I finally get to do ours today! Solstice blessings if I don't get the chance before it slips by :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15447774858962228352015-12-20T11:42:10.492-05:002015-12-20T11:42:10.492-05:00That looks like a nice site. So close to the wate...That looks like a nice site. So close to the water...Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31403559305080527952015-12-20T11:05:11.271-05:002015-12-20T11:05:11.271-05:00I love the subtle colors of the tree snails - so c...I love the subtle colors of the tree snails - so cool!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739352885582343624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-56652210497195610972015-12-20T09:31:08.728-05:002015-12-20T09:31:08.728-05:00We've only had them enforce the 3:00 check in ...We've only had them enforce the 3:00 check in rule once and we found it annoying when no one was in the site anyway. In the parks in the Keys they really should reconsider, especially at Bahia Honda because those waiting RV's take up space in the marina, and then the boaters who pay extra to launch at the marina, have no place to park their trailers. That has happened to us more than once.<br /><br />Glad you got the MH jumped and set up. We've looked for those horse pads but never have found them. Maybe now that we're in a big town, we can find some. They worked out well for you there.<br /><br />I agree about the road noise. It does kind of spoil ambiance, doesn't it? Unfortunately, most places in the Keys are close to the road. We had the problem when we used to stay at Sunshine Key, but thankfully no road noise on our lot at Venture Out.<br /><br />Progressive has replaced two units for us without asking for our receipt. Your post made me start to wonder if we have our receipt. I guess I need to check my receipt file, but I'm thinking I don't have one. We bought ours from a mobile tech and I have some emails corresponding back and forth about it but I'm not sure I have a receipt. I have been meaning to photograph my receipts and put them in a folder in my emails, but of course, I haven't done it yet. :) <br /><br />Your motorhome looks very festive. I guess you won't be moving again until you leave the Keys. I hope the weather is nice, the seas are calm and the vis good!<br /><br />Glad you found a replacement camera. That is a hard thing to be without, isn't it?<br />Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-36237263641907377112015-12-20T08:02:05.864-05:002015-12-20T08:02:05.864-05:00Here's hoping all the crap is behind you. Lon...Here's hoping all the crap is behind you. Long Key looks like a place you will enjoy and since Carrie is coming...there is no doubt you will have fun the rest of your stay!!!Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-54896108485807804062015-12-20T07:00:27.134-05:002015-12-20T07:00:27.134-05:00When it rains, it pours ... and it's not alway...When it rains, it pours ... and it's not always liquid from the sky either. Glad it all worked out in the end.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6547864667488605332015-12-20T06:41:08.153-05:002015-12-20T06:41:08.153-05:00Geesh! When it rains, it pours! But glad things ar...Geesh! When it rains, it pours! But glad things are smoothing out... :-)Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-25193386630486526142015-12-20T01:41:03.567-05:002015-12-20T01:41:03.567-05:00Interesting, I can use your comments tonight with ...Interesting, I can use your comments tonight with IE, so go figure, you change anything?Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394448654943170481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-75182846928105280312015-12-20T01:40:12.227-05:002015-12-20T01:40:12.227-05:00Good to see you got a nice paddle in. I think we a...Good to see you got a nice paddle in. I think we are even on wet cameras. I lost my second one about a month ago. It's just part of the game taking pictures on the water. :O)<br />BobBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394448654943170481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-63189420547591522922015-12-20T00:55:34.724-05:002015-12-20T00:55:34.724-05:00Sure make me glad I have an old 1994 camper which ...Sure make me glad I have an old 1994 camper which has nothing needing a surge protector. Amazon was quick getting you back into the photo business, enjoying all your animal pics. ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-2424762863832354242015-12-19T23:47:59.704-05:002015-12-19T23:47:59.704-05:00Long Key SP is great for being so close to the bea...Long Key SP is great for being so close to the beach, but that is where we had a horrible problem with no-see-ums. You've had enough other issues so hope bugs aren't one of them.<br />Winona sure looks cozy and Christmasy!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-62375071457204914142015-12-19T23:41:37.020-05:002015-12-19T23:41:37.020-05:00Dang if it's not one thing it's another. ...Dang if it's not one thing it's another. I'm still waiting to install the hot water tank and had to get the truck jumped two days ago. But I'd trade all that and more for that beach side view and lovely neighbors. Assume the new camera didn't go kayaking. Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-59201697471485698282015-12-19T23:23:29.457-05:002015-12-19T23:23:29.457-05:00I am still waiting for someone to invent better ba...I am still waiting for someone to invent better batteries and now I will add bug prove to my wish list. Over the years I have become slightly obsessive about using a surge protector. So mush so, that I now carry a backup-just in case.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-11872176780979364222015-12-19T22:29:52.798-05:002015-12-19T22:29:52.798-05:00Gee, that was quite a 12 mile move! So glad all w...Gee, that was quite a 12 mile move! So glad all worked out for you. State Parks are beautiful but they do bring unwelcome guests with all that nature surrounding you. Hope you don't have any new unwelcome visitors:) Nice kayaking adventure. The tree snails are so cute! Too bad something so pretty is so dangerous! Good luck tomorrow with the Key West visit:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-74552530207469810492015-12-19T21:48:18.529-05:002015-12-19T21:48:18.529-05:00sometimes a routine feels nice doesn't it. . ....sometimes a routine feels nice doesn't it. . .we are enjoying one as well at our Thousand Trails Park in Columbus. . .<br /><br />Sorry for all your trials. . .they do seem to come in little bunches, don't they?Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.com