Kate-just make sure you stop when you need to and stretch your muscles and go to the bathroom. Enjoy the trip and don't push yourself to hard!!
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Kate-just make sure you stop when you need to and stretch your muscles and go to the bathroom. Enjoy the trip and don't push yourself to hard!!
geez- thats a long drive for such a short stay! Take it easy-don't push yourself!
I know but I feel bad because my hubby has been avoiding this trip looonngg before we were even together. His SIL is the only one in his family that acknowledges Shannon, and she will always have a special place in my heart for doing that for me. I feel like I kind of owe it to her. I will be stopping . . . a lot!!
Chuck and I were talking about the camping trip this morning and are looking forward to it. It's something way different for us so it'll be interesting. He jokingly informed me that I have to sleep in the Olivarez RV cause he doesn't want any "baby influences" striking me. Ha ha!!!!
Chuck and I were talking about the camping trip this morning and are looking forward to it. It's something way different for us so it'll be interesting. He jokingly informed me that I have to sleep in the Olivarez RV cause he doesn't want any "baby influences" striking me. Ha ha!!!!
That's great news Kara!!!!
That's funny what Chuck said!!!!
Shane wants no "baby influences" either!!
I am just hoping that with all these Snow days, that the girls are not in school until JULY!!!!!
We're under a winter storm warning until Sunday and have so far gotten about 5 inches in the past 3 hours.
WINTER..WINTER...GO AWAY AND PLEASE DO NOT COME BACK EVER!!!!
See I am also a poet in my spare time!!!HA HA HA HA HA
I hope you have all the grocery's you need.
Looks like a cozy week-end spent at home...oh wait you and I do that ALL winter long!!!!
Will winter EVER END?????????????????
LOL Kara!! That is funny!
We are suppose to be having a winter storm warning alos, I think it is coming from you guys' way. All it is doing is raining though! Cold rain! I'd rather it snow, but would rather it all be over, be about 65-70 degrees and spring starting already!!
How we coming with the camping? Can we go ahead and call and reserve a spot?
The campground does not open until May 1st. When we go up to open up the camper, I am going to talk to the owner and see if we can get discounts, get a pavilion for the night. I would like us all to be close so we don't have to walk far. Plus where we are is close to the pool, lake and bath house My family has been camping there for years, so I can't imagine he'll say no :)
Me too!! That sounds like such a great weekend!! Good luck with it Kate!
We are getting a camper !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! Ok, we want a travel trailer pull behind, I dont know if we'll get one before this or not ! Dont know if finances will allow! LOL!
Anyone have any suggestions ?????? we know we want at least 26-29 ft, no longer than 30, slides, pull behind, we'll be pulling with toyota tundra, we are not wanting to spend a fortune but dont want a dump LOL I am high maintenance (sometimes) ''
any recommendations/help might get us there with you guys I sure hope it will !!!
Hmmm, I'll have to ask. I never really paid attention to types or anything. We used to pull ours with a tundra, our's is a 40ft 9 sleeper, let me find out. I'll get back to you :)
I a going to pip in here Kate and Penny----
The new one we just bought--is a driver one---we got it for a steal. Low miles and a great price.
What you are looking for the 26-29 feet pull along--you should be able to get one for a steal.
Around Indiana everyone is selling them becasue of gas prices.
We have this Rv book that comes out once a week- and the prices just keep dropping.
Look for a good deal and offer the people selling it $2 grand below the price and I bet you will get it.
Too bad you won't have it before the ride next week-end.
Really though----look around and I bet you find one you love, one you can hall and one at a GREAT price!!!
Let us know what you find.
Don't pay full price for any camper that you like----they mark them up I believe around 75% and that is WAY TO HIGH!!!!!!
Wheel and deal with them---so you get best value for what YOU want to spend.
I would like to hear what the prices are around your house Kate.
How are you feeling anyways Kate?
Trying to get ready for this ride and I think it is taking over!!!!!!!lol
see .. that is what I needed to know !!! THANK YOU
The prices here are pretty high.
Alot of the campgrounds we are looking at have 30Ft limit.
I cant wait, I hope we can find a nice/clean one.
I'll keep you guys posted...
STEPH .. what kind of RV mag is that ?? you get ??
Did you get my email about the not being able to remember how to post pics in my gallery? LOL>>>>>help
I will check my e-mails after this and will help!!!
It is a magazine of all the RV's that are for sale in Indiana, from individuals or dealers.
I bet you could go google your state in and something about RV's.
Do keep us posted and YOU WILL FIND ONE YOU LOVE!!!!!
Trailer Life is a great magazine. Steph answered better than me LOL! See we don't pull, ours sits at our campground so we have never had to worry much about gas. We have a Prowler, it was about rrr 16 or 17 thousand? It's a 2000 though so I am sure priced are higher. My boss just bough a nice tip out though for about 12, he knows how to look for good deals!! Like I said ours sleeps 9 and is nice because me, my 2 older sister plus their brudes and my parents all use the camper.
Hello everyone! I am getting very excited about a month and a half left until the weekend!
I would like to try to get a head count of members who intend to camp through the weekend. I would love to get discount prices for the sites. I would also like to try to make sure they are close! Please e-mail/PM/post by April 30th.
This weekend is open to all members. Please do not think you *have* to camp. You don't! If you don't have the money to stay the weekend, please do not feel pressured. Our tenative schedule for activities is:
June 6: Marshmellow Roast at Kate's site
June 7: Fishing Tournament (afternoon) Dance/Get together (late evening)
June 8: All day Pool Party
All of the activities are free!! Please come spend the day with us!! Please do not feel pressured about the money issue. I understand gas is getting outrageous. I am sure, if you want to come, you can hitch a ride with someone coming, if you want to stay, but can't afford a site, I know I have space to share and I am sure other's would too! So anyone who would like to come spend a day with us, please let me know!
The camping retreat is just a get together, anything we can do for members to meet! Let me know how I can help you! I am really looking forward to the relaxing weekend!!
On a medical note - Latrobe Hospital is 17.5 miles from the campground (maybe even less) about a 30 minutes drive. My husband and I are both state certified Emergency Medical Techinicians and will have a first aid kit on hand. I will definitely try to borrow (wink, wink) some more supplies from work so that I can assure I have adequate medical supplies.
If there are any questions/comments/concerns, please let me know!
We're planning on attending and camping for all nights. Well, the boys will do the tent thing. Lil ole me will be bunking with either the Olivarez crew or you, Kate. Hmmmm, camper with 4 girls or camper with pregnant lady who will be up tinkling all night. Tough choice.
We are planning on coming also!!!!
I think we may bring a tent for the girls to sleep in.
They will want to do what Adam and Aaron are doing.
Hmmm, don't you think we should put the men out in the tents with the kids while us women take the camper and play beauty parlor. We could do practice runs on our hair for the Angel Ball!
I definetly think we should put the men and kids in the tents and we can play whatever we want.
Hey Kara, right now, I am only tinkling once a night!! LOL
Kate!!!!!! I think I am coming!!!! I have been reading you guys talk about this and longing to come.... I love camping! The only thing that was really holding me back is Nate wouldn't be able to get the time off of work and $, but I talked with my sister today and she wants to make the trip with me!
So how does this work. Can I share a site with someone since we will just be in a small tent? I'm like 90% sure I will be able to come.
AHHHHH!! NOW I AM REALLY EXCITED!!
Mmmm, I still have to talk to this guy. I don't think you can share tent sites. I am praying he goes for a flat out chariatble donation and will just eat the cost and turn it in when he does his taxes. I am not real sure on that though, like I said we are going up not this weekend but next to open up and speak with him. And don't worry Steve won't really be around either, he has class most of the weekend. Who needs men? LOL!
OK, just let me know the details when you find out! I am sooo excited!!!!
Hurray! Hip Hip Hurray, Corin! I didn't think I could get anymore excited about the camping, but now I am!
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I am also TOTALLY excited!!!
Were are going to have such a great time!!!!
Kate-do you know if there is somewhere close to the camp ground that we would be able to ride our ATV's?
Shane is on this kick about bringing them? I am like NO!!! Let's bring the golf cart and leave it at that Shane!!!
I am smiling!!!!!!we are going to have SO SO much fun!!!!!!
You can ride them around camp, but not like "ride, ride". Like fun ride.
Hmmmm . . . . I believe there is a place to ride about 15 minutes away. I will tell the hubby to place close attention the next time he goes through town. We do not have an ATV so I have never been to this place. I have just heard of people going there. Let me ask around for an exact location.
Penny - Were you still planning on coming?
So who is coming so far?
I wish that we could come, but somehow I don't think the parents of my student's would appreciate; "I am going to take the last week of school off to go camping, your kids not going to learn anything anyways!" I know you will all have a great time. I work at a state park doing educational programs and hikes for families who camp there. ENJOY!
Oh and Corin I love your new picture of Makayla! She is changing so fast!
Let's see: correct me if I am wrong:
Stephanie and family - RV 30 ft
Kara and family - Tent
Corin and sister - Tent
Penny?
Sarah had posted about maybe hitching a ride?
I'll PM them.
Was anyone else wanting to come? Even maybe to hang out for the day??
Any more news on the camping event? Less than an month away!
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Were planning on coming!
Are you staying with is Kara? We have told the girls that you are OK~!!!!\
Even though they have seen some of you GREAT pictures. They ask, "Momma, is she your sister???????' CLOSE I tell them~~~~~~
Sure, I'll stay with you, Steph AND girls (I don't know what we're gonna do with the men). There is something that I would like to say here, first . . . . . . . .
Kate, you have been such a gem to plan this event. However, you have a lot on your plate right now and its so very important that you take care of yourself and those little sweet girls. If you feel that organizing this campout is too much for you right now, please let us know. Nobody will have hard feelings. Your health and the health of your children are top priority. Ok!?!?!?
Kara--I agree!!!!
Kate-you do need to take care of yourself and those sweet girls.
We all want to come and camp--but their is always after the babies are born.
You just let us know if it is too much and we will totally understand.
I am wondering if you still having problems getting on to the site??
I am back! LOL
I spoke to the camp manager and since there is only three actually camping the weekend, he said he cannot afford discounts, but if it would have been a larger group, then he would have been able to help out. He said he has so many families that come with just three or four and he cannot do anything for them. I see where he comes from. But it still stinks.
No I am good! A relaxing weekend camping is what I am looking forward to. I really think seeing you all will help me relax also. This whole e-mail thing is stressing me out more LOL! I just do not understand why it is not working!! Anyway, when I get up there because I'll probably go up Thursday, I am going to try and butter him up more :) Thanks for thinking of me!!
We're totally cool with not having a discount. But, are we still on for that weekend? Should we go ahead and call to get a spot reservred?