2024 Spring Branch TX RV Mutant Official Mooning #2 Apr 1-11, 2024

[bokobird]

Come one, come all, and sign-up early for another great mooning (aka the full eclipse of the sun by the moon).

Please provide your dates of arrival and departure and I'll find some temps to update this thread if they can type.

*****Spring Branch RV Park*****
10950 Hwy 281 North
Spring Branch, Texas 78070

April 1st, 2024 through April 11th, 2024
It is NOT an Aprils' Fools joke!

SIGN-UP LIST

Carl & Birds, Apr 1st - Leave Apr 11th
Wayne & Earlene, Apr 1st - Leave Apr 11th
Kevan & Rebecca BTW, Apr 1st - Leave Apr 11th
Tim & Mary, Apr 2nd - Leave Apr 9th
Ed & Jackie, Apr 1st - Leave Apr 11th
Marty & Bob, Apr 5th - Leave Apr 10th
Chris & Nadine, Apr 4th - Leave Apr 11th
Jeff & Marcie, TBD
Diane (DianeNirVANa), Apr 7th - Leave Apr 9th
Perhaps another surprise guest?
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Eclipse totality starts at 13:33:45 (1:33pm)

Eclipse totality ends at 13:36:45 (1:36pm).

DO NOT VIEW THE ECLIPSE AT ANY OTHER TIMES OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!

[Wayne M]

Thanks Carl. Our schedule still stands.

[huntnski]

You can add Marty 4th thru 11th!

[Wayne M]

Well now, is Marty going here or going to Shipshewana.

[okmunky]

Geez, I wanna go, I wanna experience another RVMooning, but I don’t think I can be gone from here long enough. By then I’ll have 23 chickens. 2 cats, 2 dogs and large garden, hopefully an aquaponic garden and that means fish, too.

Maybe I can just hop over for a few days. Anyone want to loan me a coach or recliner to sleep on?

[MartySQ]

Originally Posted by okmunky

Geez, I wanna go, I wanna experience another RVMooning, but I don’t think I can be gone from here long enough. By then I’ll have 23 chickens. 2 cats, 2 dogs and large garden, hopefully an aquaponic garden and that means fish, too.

Maybe I can just hop over for a few days. Anyone want to loan me a coach or recliner to sleep on?

How tall are you Barb? our couch makes into a bed but it isn't tall enough for some folks, I recall us being close in height. Man, If I weren't going to this Mooning thing, I'd probably come farm sit for you...LOL! Of course, you'd need to pay the gas and food costs there and back, or if you are financially able, airfare...but then I'd be sad you weren't there to visit with. Fish don't talk, Dogs talk, but I only understand some of their language, cats talk, I understand more of that... chickens only talk to each other.

[MartySQ]

Originally Posted by Wayne M

Well now, is Marty going here or going to Shipshewana.

Would love to go to Shipshewanna, but with babysitting duties, there is not enough time for the 2 of us to be gone. I don't want to drive myself that far in the RV solo. Learned my lesson going to Texas solo...

[okmunky]

Originally Posted by MartySQ

How tall are you Barb? our couch makes into a bed but it isn't tall enough for some folks, I recall us being close in height. Man, If I weren't going to this Mooning thing, I'd probably come farm sit for you...LOL! Of course, you'd need to pay the gas and food costs there and back, or if you are financially able, airfare...but then I'd be sad you weren't there to visit with. Fish don't talk, Dogs talk, but I only understand some of their language, cats talk, I understand more of that... chickens only talk to each other.

I'm 5’3” and shrinking. Yeah, it wouldn’t be as much fun if we didn’t spend the time together.

I hope every Mutant knows they are welcome to come visit anytime. Soon I’ll even have enough solar power to share. I am adding 2000 watts of panels and 1,800 amp hours of batteries. But I recommend the months of October - December and March for the best experience.

[Rhody_Chris]

Thinking long and hard about this one. Have a reason for a west coast (WA) trip next year and this may be a good way to start that adventure. I know the sooner the better to reserve, but I have a lot of other planning and considerations to work through before we can commit.

[huntnski]

Originally Posted by Rhody_Chris

Thinking long and hard about this one. Have a reason for a west coast (WA) trip next year and this may be a good way to start that adventure. I know the sooner the better to reserve, but I have a lot of other planning and considerations to work through before we can commit.

Don’t delay to long, campgrounds here in AR are booked up and hotels are doubling their prices around the eclipse dates.

[Wayne M]

Originally Posted by Rhody_Chris

Thinking long and hard about this one. Have a reason for a west coast (WA) trip next year and this may be a good way to start that adventure. I know the sooner the better to reserve, but I have a lot of other planning and considerations to work through before we can commit.

Reserve now, cancel if you can't make it.

[huntnski]

I’ve been working on a program that will help the mutants better understand what is exactly happening during the eclipse.

Picture me setting in a lawn chair with Wayne and Kevin walking in circles around me. Then on April the 8 Wayne aka The Moon, walks between me and Kevin aka The Sun, blocking out any sign of Kevin.

I got this idea when we were all eating at a buffet last. I was in lead, Kevin behind me then Wayne stepped in an Shazam, no Kevin. Seeing this play out should be very educational.

[Wayne M]

Pay backs are the Devil!

[Rhody_Chris]

I just had a lovely conversation with Paige and have paid a non-refundable "two nights" deposit for our visit. Our plans are to arrive on April 4th and depart on the 11th.

This will be the start (after 6 nights to get there) of a west coast trip culminating in Shelton, WA in early May before heading home via many National/Historic sites.

Two months on the road in a 22 foot trailer...that should be a good test of our relationship.

Now to figure out what to do about that dang cat while we are gone (no, she can't come with us).