Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > iRV2.com COMMUNITY FORUMS > Just Conversation
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-10-2014, 05:56 PM   #18817
Senior Member
 
MartySQ's Avatar
 
Vintage RV Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kansas
Posts: 4,549
glad someone caught on!
__________________
Martha (AKA RVM45), Bob. 1994 Thor 4 Winds on a Ford Econoline chassis
Sometimes towing a powered Parachute, or a black 2007 Jeep Liberty.
MartySQ is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 07-10-2014, 05:58 PM   #18818
Senior Member
 
wingennis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 170
Quote:
Originally Posted by xctraveler View Post
Looking to declare I am a Mutant. My Phaeton does not have autopilot and since we both love to drive we do not miss it. I'm sure there are other things we don't have, but we don't miss them so can't even figure out what they might be.

Of course the journey is the destination! Why else get out on the road?

We are most timers with an apartment in Rochester NY that we visit from time to time so our doctors know where to find us. We claim TX domicile and the handle - xctraveler - defines what we do so we can visit grandchildren on both coasts.

Waiting now for my number.

Welcome #86!!!!


Nissa
99 Monaco Diplomat
RVM #61
wingennis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 06:34 PM   #18819
Senior Member
 
huntnski's Avatar
 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 12,122
Nissan, have you made any suggestions for the next GC? Where, when and what they got!
(Camp ground amenities)
Us young at heart need to help these old farts get their grove on, and oh yeah, back to their campers by 10 o'clock 9 for Marty!
__________________
Tim & Mary Discovery 40X. Jeep GCL RVM32
"I've been lost now, days uncounted..."GFR"
huntnski is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 06:40 PM   #18820
Senior Member
 
MartySQ's Avatar
 
Vintage RV Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kansas
Posts: 4,549
Hey Tim... I never see you posting as late as I do...
__________________
Martha (AKA RVM45), Bob. 1994 Thor 4 Winds on a Ford Econoline chassis
Sometimes towing a powered Parachute, or a black 2007 Jeep Liberty.
MartySQ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 06:45 PM   #18821
Senior Member
 
Sky_Boss's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Freightliner Owners Club
Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: ON THE ROAD...SOMEWHERE
Posts: 6,973
OH MAN...What a beautiful day!

Now THIS is what riding the rainbow seems to be about. Going places we never thought we would go 2 years ago. We have spent 3 days in the Mackinaw City, MI area. Morning temps in the upper 50s, by noon near 70.

Yesterday started a tad cloudy with a small bit of rain but by noon was sunny. A little breezy so we opted to do the boat ride to Mackinac Island today. Instead we toured Mackinaw City and all the fudge shops. MMMMMMMMM (this theme will repeat) We really enjoyed our tour of the USGC Mackinaw (Mighty Mac) ice breaker. WOW, what a boat! Decommissioned in 2006 but still intact. Mighty Mac NEVER failed to meet its mission...NEVER! Needless to say we left the boat impressed with it.

Today was FANTASTIC. It was sunny, very light breeze and we had a great ride to and from Mackinac Island. Yes, a bit touristy but we were amazed at the history of it all. And more freakin' much fudge that that you can swim in it. MMMMMMMMMM

I also got to re-aquaint myself with one of my favorite eats when I was stationed near Detroit. The...PASTY! (Not pasties you dirty minded old farts. LOL) A pasty is kinda like a pot pie filling folded into a crust pocket and just plain, ole, good eating. Heading into the UP we will be in pasty country for the next week.

Then there is the great lake white fish. Another dietary delight.

Tomorrow morning we leave for our Newmar Rally but this little taste of the north part of the LP really was our first, big surprise of what we hope is a long list of surprises as we meander our way on the rainbow.



Days like the last few are just what makes the journey such a remarkable destination.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1598.jpg
Views:	111
Size:	405.0 KB
ID:	67469   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC00797.jpg
Views:	65
Size:	363.6 KB
ID:	67470  

Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC00832.jpg
Views:	62
Size:	324.6 KB
ID:	67471   Click image for larger version

Name:	DSC00713.jpg
Views:	80
Size:	245.0 KB
ID:	67472  

__________________
Don, Sandee & GSD Zeus. Guardian GSDs Gunny (7/11/15) & Thor (5/5/15)
2006 2015 DSDP 4320 4369, FL Chassis, 2013 CR-V 2020 Jeep Overland, Blue Ox Avail, SMI AF1.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Sky_Boss is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 07:00 PM   #18822
RV Mutant #14
 
Wayne M's Avatar


 
Winnebago Owners Club
Texas Boomers Club
Freightliner Owners Club
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 17,184
Quote:
Originally Posted by MartySQ View Post
Doesn't mean you can't keep looking!
It's not like getting MARRIED!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Possum View Post
Hey, that's right, Steve loses gawking privileges in the next week or so.
Steve, pay them no never-mind. In the vows it says "To love, honor, and cherish." It doesn't say a darn thing about going blind. Just make sure that when you are driving down bikini beach to tell Annie to hold the wheel before you swivel your head.
__________________
Wayne MSGT USMC (Ret) & Earlene (CinCHouse) RVM14 (ARS: KE5QG)
Lexi - Goldendoodle
2015 Winnebago Tour 42QD - 2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve
It is what it is, and then it is what you make of it.
Wayne M is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 08:01 PM   #18823
Senior Member
 
Diwizi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,815
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky_Boss View Post
OH MAN...What a beautiful day!

Now THIS is what riding the rainbow seems to be about. Going places we never thought we would go 2 years ago. We have spent 3 days in the Mackinaw City, MI area. Morning temps in the upper 50s, by noon near 70.

Yesterday started a tad cloudy with a small bit of rain but by noon was sunny. A little breezy so we opted to do the boat ride to Mackinac Island today. Instead we toured Mackinaw City and all the fudge shops. MMMMMMMMM (this theme will repeat) We really enjoyed our tour of the USGC Mackinaw (Mighty Mac) ice breaker. WOW, what a boat! Decommissioned in 2006 but still intact. Mighty Mac NEVER failed to meet its mission...NEVER! Needless to say we left the boat impressed with it.

Today was FANTASTIC. It was sunny, very light breeze and we had a great ride to and from Mackinac Island. Yes, a bit touristy but we were amazed at the history of it all. And more freakin' much fudge that that you can swim in it. MMMMMMMMMM

I also got to re-aquaint myself with one of my favorite eats when I was stationed near Detroit. The...PASTY! (Not pasties you dirty minded old farts. LOL) A pasty is kinda like a pot pie filling folded into a crust pocket and just plain, ole, good eating. Heading into the UP we will be in pasty country for the next week.

Then there is the great lake white fish. Another dietary delight.

Tomorrow morning we leave for our Newmar Rally but this little taste of the north part of the LP really was our first, big surprise of what we hope is a long list of surprises as we meander our way on the rainbow.



Days like the last few are just what makes the journey such a remarkable destination.

Hmmmmm.. Have you found a place up there for a GC? Near the fudge store?


Diane is the original SFM........... ( Sliding Finger Mutant, #64) and is retired, duh!
__________________
Diane & Larry, (RVM64) our Westies LitaBit & QTπ
(Diwizi)retired educator,watercolor artist / (Zeelarry)ARMY ret
2023 Thor Vegas 24.1
Diwizi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 08:14 PM   #18824
Senior Member
 
huntnski's Avatar
 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 12,122
Quote:
Originally Posted by MartySQ View Post
Hey Tim... I never see you posting as late as I do...
He he he, I'm still a growing boy and need my rest!
__________________
Tim & Mary Discovery 40X. Jeep GCL RVM32
"I've been lost now, days uncounted..."GFR"
huntnski is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 08:17 PM   #18825
Senior Member
 
huntnski's Avatar
 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 12,122
Ha Don, I second Di's suggestion, check out a place near the fudge shop for a GC!

Did you cross the Mackinac Bridge?

That's on my bucket list, dosnt matter if in toad or MH.
__________________
Tim & Mary Discovery 40X. Jeep GCL RVM32
"I've been lost now, days uncounted..."GFR"
huntnski is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 08:19 PM   #18826
Senior Member
 
flaggship1's Avatar


 
Fleetwood Owners Club
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rainbow Riding
Posts: 18,574
Quote:
Originally Posted by huntnski View Post
Nissan, have you made any suggestions for the next GC? Where, when and what they got!
(Camp ground amenities)
Us young at heart need to help these old farts get their grove on, and oh yeah, back to their campers by 10 o'clock 9 for Marty!
Tim when you come in from standing out in the grove - ya will realize - nobody gets their groove on any more... LOL
__________________
Steve & Annie (RVM2)
2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38F ~ 325 ISB Turbo ~ Freightliner XC 2014 CR-V ~ Invisibrake / Sterling All Terrain
Sioux Falls, SD (FullTime Since Nov 5th 2014)
flaggship1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 08:25 PM   #18827
Senior Member
 
flaggship1's Avatar


 
Fleetwood Owners Club
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rainbow Riding
Posts: 18,574
Quote:
Originally Posted by Possum View Post
Hey, that's right, Steve loses gawking privileges in the next week or so.
I lost my desire to look / gawk when Annie and I met. And - she doesn't even read this thread.
__________________
Steve & Annie (RVM2)
2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38F ~ 325 ISB Turbo ~ Freightliner XC 2014 CR-V ~ Invisibrake / Sterling All Terrain
Sioux Falls, SD (FullTime Since Nov 5th 2014)
flaggship1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 08:30 PM   #18828
Senior Member
 
MartySQ's Avatar
 
Vintage RV Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kansas
Posts: 4,549
Quote:
Originally Posted by flaggship1 View Post
Tim when you come in from standing out in the grove - ya will realize - nobody gets their groove on any more... LOL

Miss that groove...
__________________
Martha (AKA RVM45), Bob. 1994 Thor 4 Winds on a Ford Econoline chassis
Sometimes towing a powered Parachute, or a black 2007 Jeep Liberty.
MartySQ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 08:43 PM   #18829
Senior Member
 
huntnski's Avatar
 
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 12,122
I don't quit remember those years. Oh I was there, just don't remember them. Huh!
__________________
Tim & Mary Discovery 40X. Jeep GCL RVM32
"I've been lost now, days uncounted..."GFR"
huntnski is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2014, 08:43 PM   #18830
Senior Member
 
Sky_Boss's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Freightliner Owners Club
Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: ON THE ROAD...SOMEWHERE
Posts: 6,973
Quote:
Originally Posted by huntnski View Post
Ha Don, I second Di's suggestion, check out a place near the fudge shop for a GC!

Did you cross the Mackinac Bridge?

That's on my bucket list, dosnt matter if in toad or MH.
We are SURROUNDED by fudge shops! They have even had great fudge wars in both Mackinaw City and on the Island.

We cross the Mackinac bridge tomorrow. $5 and axle.

BTW...no matter how you spell it, Mackinaw or Mackinac it is pronounced Mackinaw. The "C" in Mackinac is the French version as is silent.

As far as a GC up here, Mackinaw Mille Creek Campground, is HUGE. It isn't as polished as CL and is also much more packed in. It is a popular place for folks from all directions.

Mackinaw City is certainly a "touristy" kind of place. If anyone has been to the The Dells in WI, they might feel this is a close cousin. Still, it has captured our attention and we would like to come back in a couple years.

I haven't asked the locals if this cool weather is common. I have enjoyed the coolness. I would think anything before June would be asking for cold weather to be prevalent. But according to this, it is unusually cool.

I've heard great things about places west of here along Lake Michigan too. Petosky is often mentioned.
__________________
Don, Sandee & GSD Zeus. Guardian GSDs Gunny (7/11/15) & Thor (5/5/15)
2006 2015 DSDP 4320 4369, FL Chassis, 2013 CR-V 2020 Jeep Overland, Blue Ox Avail, SMI AF1.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Sky_Boss is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 9 (0 members and 9 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:10 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.