I was looking at the map the other day while planning our trip to Ottawa next month, and I was remembering the last time we drove across northern Ontario in the fall of 2007.
At that time, we had stopped in the towns of Kenora and Dryden, and noticed that there were "No RV Parking" signs at the Walmarts. No problem for us. Even back then, we were good at finding great free overnight spots!
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
A motorhome built for two
There is a common saying among RV'ers here in North America....
How many people fit in your RV?
6 for drinks, 4 for dinner, and 2 for sleeping!
But when we get to Spain in January and have the use of this nice little motorhome for two months, it's unlikely that we will be squeezing in six people for drinks. Even four for dinner is going to be tight!
How many people fit in your RV?
6 for drinks, 4 for dinner, and 2 for sleeping!
But when we get to Spain in January and have the use of this nice little motorhome for two months, it's unlikely that we will be squeezing in six people for drinks. Even four for dinner is going to be tight!
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Just about jumped out of my boots!
Every morning, I wander down to the water pump and the shoreline here at the park. Just to confirm that the pressure is right and there are no problems.
Beside the pump, there are a couple of old docks and the bleed off hose to relieve the system pressure. The constant supply of water from the bleed off hose has eroded the sand underneath one of the docks and there is a little bit of trench there.
Beside the pump, there are a couple of old docks and the bleed off hose to relieve the system pressure. The constant supply of water from the bleed off hose has eroded the sand underneath one of the docks and there is a little bit of trench there.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Happy National Toilet Paper Day
The funny things you come across reading the news. Yep, it's National Toilet Paper Day.
So, as you are sitting on the throne today, you can think of all the poor toilet paper that has sacrificed itself for your benefit. Too funny.
Pretty sure there aren't any parades or time off work associated with this particular celebration!
So, as you are sitting on the throne today, you can think of all the poor toilet paper that has sacrificed itself for your benefit. Too funny.
Pretty sure there aren't any parades or time off work associated with this particular celebration!
Thursday, August 25, 2016
It's that time of year
When we arrive here at the park at the beginning of May, we're enthusiastic about getting the campground ready for the season. And, it's actually nice to be settled in one place for a while with all of the amenities that we don't normally have when we're traveling. You know, like a steady supply of running water, hot showers, and an actual washer and dryer!
And then our busy season runs from mid June until mid August and there's not time to think about anything else.
But after mid August, time starts to drag and we get itchy to get on the road again. And it's that time of year right now.
And then our busy season runs from mid June until mid August and there's not time to think about anything else.
But after mid August, time starts to drag and we get itchy to get on the road again. And it's that time of year right now.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Workamping or Work Camping?
I saw a comment on a forum the other day about work camping...that is, staying at a campground in your RV, and putting in a few hours of work at the campground in order to get your site and services for free. And a big discussion ensued about the various forms of work camping and the remuneration involved, if any.
The term "Workamping" was actually coined by Workamper News, which (before the internet came along) was the go to monthly publication for those wanting to find a job work camping.
The term "Workamping" was actually coined by Workamper News, which (before the internet came along) was the go to monthly publication for those wanting to find a job work camping.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
The benefit goes directly to the park
Every weekend when the park is busy during the summer, campers drink a lot of liquids. Soft drinks, juice, water, and of course lots of beer, wine, and liquor.
In Saskatchewan, all of the containers that these liquids come in require you to pay a deposit when you purchase them. That means that every single empty container has some value. Some people don't care about that value, and even though we have recycling containers throughout the park, they toss their empties into the garbage. Others simply take their empties home with them. But, a lot of people donate the empties to the proper bins, and the benefit goes directly to the park.
In Saskatchewan, all of the containers that these liquids come in require you to pay a deposit when you purchase them. That means that every single empty container has some value. Some people don't care about that value, and even though we have recycling containers throughout the park, they toss their empties into the garbage. Others simply take their empties home with them. But, a lot of people donate the empties to the proper bins, and the benefit goes directly to the park.
Monday, August 22, 2016
Out for a ride in our new kayak!
Our new kayak arrived on Friday.
Ever since we got the motorhome, we've wanted some kind of a boat to go relax and explore on the water. We thought about a canoe, but it wouldn't be convenient trying to attach it to Sherman's roof. And we knew that we could get an inflatable kayak but the ones that other RV'ers talk about on the forums cost upwards of $500, and we didn't want to spend that much without knowing how much we'd use it.
So when I spotted this one on sale for $100, we both looked at each other and said "buy it"!
Ever since we got the motorhome, we've wanted some kind of a boat to go relax and explore on the water. We thought about a canoe, but it wouldn't be convenient trying to attach it to Sherman's roof. And we knew that we could get an inflatable kayak but the ones that other RV'ers talk about on the forums cost upwards of $500, and we didn't want to spend that much without knowing how much we'd use it.
So when I spotted this one on sale for $100, we both looked at each other and said "buy it"!
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Another thought on our motorhome windshield dilemma
Just to give you some background, the passenger side windshield of our motorhome has a crack about 18" long. The driver's side windshield has a huge stone chip right in the center, and two smaller ones a little lower down.
We don't have glass insurance, and the cost to replace the windshields is minimum $650 USD per side.
But for $90 USD on Amazon.com, or $114 here in Canada on Amazon.ca, I'm thinking this crack and chip repair kit might be worth a try.
We don't have glass insurance, and the cost to replace the windshields is minimum $650 USD per side.
But for $90 USD on Amazon.com, or $114 here in Canada on Amazon.ca, I'm thinking this crack and chip repair kit might be worth a try.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Where were you thirty years ago today?
Well we were at the hospital. But it was for a good thing!
Because today is our daughter Lindsey's 30th birthday. And she says she's having a bit of a tough time getting used to that fact that she's now starting her 30's. And I have to admit, it does sound a bit strange that our daughter is 30. But then again, none of us are getting any younger, are we??
Because today is our daughter Lindsey's 30th birthday. And she says she's having a bit of a tough time getting used to that fact that she's now starting her 30's. And I have to admit, it does sound a bit strange that our daughter is 30. But then again, none of us are getting any younger, are we??
Friday, August 19, 2016
The first day we met Sherman...
It was nine years ago today on August 19, 2007, that we did the five hour drive down from Ottawa, Ontario to the outskirts of Albany, New York.
We went there to look at a motorhome!
It was also the very first motorhome we had looked at. But, I knew what we were looking for and had scanned a lot of advertisements over the three weeks prior to that.
We went there to look at a motorhome!
It was also the very first motorhome we had looked at. But, I knew what we were looking for and had scanned a lot of advertisements over the three weeks prior to that.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Good news, and bad news...
We own two vehicles...Sherman the motorhome, and the little blue car. And they both have windshield problems! Not bad, but enough to be annoying. The motorhome windshield is two pieces...there is a left side and a right side. The left side has two small stone chips, and one large one. The right side has a crack about a foot and a half long
So yesterday I made some phone calls.
So yesterday I made some phone calls.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Better to repair than to replace
In some situations. In other situations, it's better to replace than to repair!
But I had to come to some kind of decision about these lower door latches on the motorhome, because if I was going to order new ones I had to give them enough lead time so that they would arrive here before we leave towards the end of next month.
But I had to come to some kind of decision about these lower door latches on the motorhome, because if I was going to order new ones I had to give them enough lead time so that they would arrive here before we leave towards the end of next month.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
It's just the two of us now...
Our seasonal employee Valine had her last day of work on Sunday. Things start to quiet down here around this time of year and so she was scheduled to be finished now.
We also had two different gate staff helping through the busier period, but neither one of them lasted very long. Let's just say they didn't need the money very badly. At $12.60 an hour, you'd think it would be easy to find a teenager committed to the job, but apparently that's not the case.
And so it's just the two of us now to run the park for the rest of the season. That's what we've done the last two years, so we know that it's not a problem.
We also had two different gate staff helping through the busier period, but neither one of them lasted very long. Let's just say they didn't need the money very badly. At $12.60 an hour, you'd think it would be easy to find a teenager committed to the job, but apparently that's not the case.
And so it's just the two of us now to run the park for the rest of the season. That's what we've done the last two years, so we know that it's not a problem.
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