Wanderin Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Florida is more dollars than out west. After Jan. 1 it will get crowded. We have reservations made from Nov. through Feb. It is but using the Thousand Trails parks in November plus half of January and then, February we have our monthly average down under $500 a month and that even counts the time we'll be in the Keys the first part of January. We have reservations pretty much in place until mid-February now. Quote Just Wanderin' On a permanent vacation! http://blog.willywagon.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Ok, Brandon, I have that CRS disease you know! Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimi55 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Randy and Liz here Tom and Diane, would can you tell me about boondocking at borrego? Boondocking is fairly new to us. Thanks Hope to see u at Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyduke Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 the best time to visit Texas is in the springtime when the wildflowers burst out... Lockhart Texas is a must stop if you are a smoked BBQ fan as they host 4 top tier BBQ joints that are often listed in the top 10 of all of Texas. February will still be pretty dang cold in most of Texas so you may want to stay in Mission a bit longer... You will love the tamales down there though! Quote entered the RV fulltime class of 2011 - March! On the Road to Retirement...zeetraveler.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Liz, Borrego is one place we've never been. Don't know why, but whenever we were in the area we were in a hurry to get somewhere else. Maybe this year. Steve Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytoride Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Liz, Borrego is one place we've never been. Don't know why, but whenever we were in the area we were in a hurry to get somewhere else. Maybe this year. Steve You took the words right outta my mouth...lolWe want to ck out the area too...maybe this winter I know Tom and Diane and Dave and Nancy like it Not sure but I think Toni and Doug like it there too. Edited October 29, 2015 by readytoride Quote Julie Happiness is a voyage, not a destination, There is no better time to be happy than... NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soos Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 You took the words right outta my mouth...lol We want to ck out the area too...maybe this winter I know Tom and Diane and Dave and Nancy like it Not sure but I think Toni and Doug like it there too. We have also driven by many times and never had the time to stop and explore.... Road Trip!!! Quote Sue and Paul- fulltimed 2009 -2015 with Dozer, our Gray Tuxedo cat 2012 DRV Mobile Suites 36TKSB4 pulled by a 2020 F350 Platinum Our "vacation home" : 2018 Arctic Fox 1150 truck camper RIP Dozey http://soos-ontheroad.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
td12class Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) As for Borrego Springs... we have spent time there the past two winters and really enjoy the area. Tasty oranges and grapefruit, and nice farmers market each Friday. Some good info on the Wheelingit blog if you search Borrego Springs and Rockhouse Road area. We will probably be there around mid-December into the new year. Sounds like we may have a gathering in Borrego Springs in the making Also like the Ogilby Road area, west of Yuma but still in CA... were there last year with Tina & Jeff and Carol & Steve, and Nancy & Dave stopped by for a night. Lots of good boondocking in the desert southwest! Be well, everyone! Dianne & Tom Edited October 29, 2015 by tdhomestead Quote Tom & Dianne WartmanClass of 2012, and happy members of the Classless Class2004 Newmar Mountain Aire MH2005 Chevy Trailblazer www.tdhomestead.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Ok, the menu for tonight is "Chateaugay spaghetti"! For the uninitiated, it's an old recipe from an upstate NY hotel that I got from my mother! The only trick is getting to Arlington Washington by 7:00 this evening. Quote 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IYQ Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) We have been having fairly heavy rain most of the day. I got my walk in early this morning with no problem. Now at 4:30 PM it has stopped raining but lots of puddles. The temperature only got to 60 degrees today. I've been to Borrego Springs many times while staying at the Slabs in past winters. I really like the place. The town took over a BLM area about 5 miles East of town and did away with the 14 day limit. I have not stayed in that old BLM but have visited others who were staying there. They loved it. The area has a lot to keep you exploring. They even have a slot canyon and a Badlands but don't attempt the road to the badlands overlook unless you have 4 wheel drive. It's about 5 miles of deep sand up a wash. There is a 4 wheeler BLM South of town that is very popular and the area in the state park, practically in town, has about every kind of Cactus you can think of. It's very pretty especially in spring when everything is in bloom. And don't forget all the Iron sculptures (statues). Edited October 29, 2015 by IYQ Quote Lee (IYQ)<p>Moving from Campground to Campground so the Grim Reaper can't find me.http://www.flickr.com/photos/iyq/2013 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel pulling a 2008 Hornet TT with Hensley Arrow Hitch. Plus a 2015 Itasca Navion iQ 24v to run around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 We spent some time in Borrego Springs for the first time last winter and really enjoyed it. In fact we plan to revisit again this winter. Quote Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderin Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Haven't been to Borrego Springs. We keep talking about it but we talk about going a lot of places we never get to. Map updates -- Liz and Randy are now on the map but need an email from them. In order to be fair and consistent regarding posting on the forum, we will be removing a few off the map within the next day or two but we'll certainly miss them and hope they'll change their mind and decide to remain part of our RVfamily by starting to actively post again. If you know them, give them a poke. We want to hear from them ... November 1st is rolling around. Pa and D Linda and Ron Shadowtracks Edited October 30, 2015 by Wanderin' Quote Just Wanderin' On a permanent vacation! http://blog.willywagon.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcf308 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Borrego Springs is a great area. The visitor center is very nice and interesting. I believe they said the mountain sheep some times come to the center at night for water. The sculptures are great and scattered over a large area, Also some orange, lemon and grapefruit groves that have been abandoned around to pick some fruit. There is a real nice RV park with a golf course in town, kinda pricey thou but nice. There is a lot of BLM land to boon dock as you come in from the Salton sea side. Quote http://www.toadswildadventures.blogspot.com/ Just travelin' down life's highway-toot-toot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striper Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Well I think J & J along with J & T teamed up to send their rain from Florida to Oregon last night. Dang wind is howling here and the rain is coming down sideways. Oh well, the Maritime Museum in Astoria will be dry and warm today. And the food will be good at the Rogue Ale Brew Pub also. Joe Quote Joe The "Doghouse" 04 Tiffin Phaeton 40TGH TOAD--2008 Dodge Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Did I mention they compted us our weeks stay as well??!! Now THAT makes it a sweet deal. How did you pull that one off? Do you have to own a Phaeton to get it? LOL We have a Granddaughter graduating high school this May in Phoenix, might be the place to stay. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IYQ Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 It looks like the moon and the clouds are going to cooperate and give me clear dark skies at the Cosmic Campground Sunday night. So I'm leaving here tomorrow morning for Deming to reload and pick up my friend who wants my telescope. I'll probably only stay Sunday night at Cosmic Campground because the weatherman says it will be in the low 30's at night up there. I don't have enough battery to run the furnace all night. I had Jimmy's RV run a load test on it when I came back from City of Rocks and it showed right on the line between green and red. That's about as boarderline as you can get. It may just be sulphated but I don't have any way to Equalize it in this rig until I get solar and a big inverter/Charger. The sun came out here this morning after raining during the night. So, I put the awning out to get it dry then got piddling around with something alse and didn't notice right away when it started raining again. I have it out again trying to get it dry but the humidity is so high I don't think I'll be successful. Oh well I'll try again tomorrow. Quote Lee (IYQ)<p>Moving from Campground to Campground so the Grim Reaper can't find me.http://www.flickr.com/photos/iyq/2013 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel pulling a 2008 Hornet TT with Hensley Arrow Hitch. Plus a 2015 Itasca Navion iQ 24v to run around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 How did you pull that one off? Do you have to own a Phaeton to get it? LOL We have a Granddaughter graduating high school this May in Phoenix, might be the place to stay. Jeff We simply showed interest in the RV Port homes and let a salesman give us a tour. I since have read that they offer 3 days pretty much off the get go for looking but because we already had a week reserved he gave us the entire week. We even paid a deposit because we didn't intend to stay free and he even had the deposit refunded. Can't beat that with a stick. Heck I know they would let Tina look and MAYBE EVEN YOU!!! Quote Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palamine Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Unbelievable. We are doing the Natchez Trace. The first stop coming south is Merriweather Lewis boondocking area. It is just gorgeous. Sites are huge, many are pull throughs. Paved roads and sites. Each has a table, a camp fire and it's own garbage can. The park host and the park ranger came to greet us within a couple of hours. We may be here the whole allowable 14 days. The internet is a bit spotty but I can deal with that. There are 9 tv channels and all the networks are included. Quote Doug and Toni Laird 2008 Gulfstream BT Cruiser 30' 2014 Nissan Versa Our newest furfriend - Zoe - a beautiful black and white cat Our blog - http://stixandbrix.blogspot.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Unbelievable. We are doing the Natchez Trace. The first stop coming south is Merriweather Lewis boondocking area. It is just gorgeous. Sites are huge, many are pull throughs. Paved roads and sites. Each has a table, a camp fire and it's own garbage can. The park host and the park ranger came to greet us within a couple of hours. We may be here the whole allowable 14 days. The internet is a bit spotty but I can deal with that. There are 9 tv channels and all the networks are included. We stayed there. And at the Jeff Busby campground. In case you want our feedback, my blog about the Trace starts here: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/2009/10/natchez-trace/ Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthego Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 We simply showed interest in the RV Port homes and let a salesman give us a tour. I since have read that they offer 3 days pretty much off the get go for looking but because we already had a week reserved he gave us the entire week. We even paid a deposit because we didn't intend to stay free and he even had the deposit refunded. Can't beat that with a stick. Heck I know they would let Tina look and MAYBE EVEN YOU!!! LOL!!! Was it the Cal-Am park? We went to the Grand Opening back in 1/2012. We were only 2 months into this adventure and had no interest. One day we will land somewhere and I'm pretty sure it will be west of the Mississippi. Jeff Quote Tina and Jeff Class of 2011 "RV there yet?" 2005 Gulfstream Endura and a 1987 Jeep Wrangler http://rvtravelswith...a.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 LOL!!! Was it the Cal-Am park? We went to the Grand Opening back in 1/2012. We were only 2 months into this adventure and had no interest. One day we will land somewhere and I'm pretty sure it will be west of the Mississippi. Jeff Yup,,,, the Cal-Am park. Quote Dave & Diane 2020 New Horizon Majestic 5th wheel 2018 Ram 5500 2014 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH (SOLD) 2012 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited (SOLD)http://daveanddiane.wordpress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqRmO1rO4cu3rFANF1iG6Q http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10752;80/st/20120701/e/Went+fulltime/dt/-2/k/271f/event.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynlou Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Not sure what kind of refridge you have. We have a Norcold and you can't just replace the seals. We checked into it a couple of years ago. You need to replace the whole door. That is not what I wanted to hear. We have the Dometic. So guess I will have to check into it further. We have been talking about coming to Quartsite this Jan. but not sure at this time. Will know when it gets closer. We would love to see everyone again. We had solar put on so have been wanting to try it out. Quote Lyn and Ed 2004 Phaeton 2006 Jeep Liberty Polaris Ranger http://EdandLynSojourning.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyduke Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 we loved Borrego Springs... we are now in the middle of Florida near the Big "O" or Lake Okeechobee and move again tomorrow for a three month gig in Bonita Springs... Quote entered the RV fulltime class of 2011 - March! On the Road to Retirement...zeetraveler.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palamine Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 We stayed there. And at the Jeff Busby campground. In case you want our feedback, my blog about the Trace starts here: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/2009/10/natchez-trace/ Linda Thanks Linda. Quote Doug and Toni Laird 2008 Gulfstream BT Cruiser 30' 2014 Nissan Versa Our newest furfriend - Zoe - a beautiful black and white cat Our blog - http://stixandbrix.blogspot.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striper Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Hey Jeri, have you and Janice been doing your RAIN DANCE again. Seaside, OR looks almost like Mexico Beach did a few years ago. Joe Quote Joe The "Doghouse" 04 Tiffin Phaeton 40TGH TOAD--2008 Dodge Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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