tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post336164347132757817..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: First Rally - First BoondockingJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-53524225955964151552018-04-08T19:06:15.046-07:002018-04-08T19:06:15.046-07:00They're great peeps!
Until we get out of the ...They're great peeps!<br /><br />Until we get out of the hotter temps we'll probably wait to boondock again. And we're saving up for those AGMs to make sure we're successful on our own! Glad to know your Honda works well for backup!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9088208982504507722018-04-08T04:59:50.313-07:002018-04-08T04:59:50.313-07:00So fun, Jodee! Glad you were able to finally meet...So fun, Jodee! Glad you were able to finally meet Kelly and Bill! <br /><br />We just did our longest boondocking stint yet...4 days. Our flooded battery didn't make it, but our new Honda stepped up and helped us through. exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-8430793053833397762018-03-31T16:36:38.258-07:002018-03-31T16:36:38.258-07:00It really was great fun!! Even better getting to s...It really was great fun!! Even better getting to share more great times with guys.<br /><br />Hers missing you already :-) Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-6984676323780878752018-03-31T11:32:23.728-07:002018-03-31T11:32:23.728-07:00Finally catching up on blog reading! We need to be...Finally catching up on blog reading! We need to be done with rallies so we can get back to having a life! It was great fun spending time with you guys and being neighbors in the desert. We always look forward to our paths crossing and glad we have another opportunity in the fall. Stay safe and happy travels! Lurvs to the Fluffy One!lindagraydaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357592624367907095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-833839878373100762018-03-18T19:39:38.661-07:002018-03-18T19:39:38.661-07:00March is definitely the time to go without the cro...March is definitely the time to go without the crowds!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-81413605103367455152018-03-17T17:01:50.192-07:002018-03-17T17:01:50.192-07:00Great rally full of info. This is a huge group bu...Great rally full of info. This is a huge group but thankfully this late in the season the BLM was as busy as January. Guess I should have been there to learn about watts, amps, and volts. Algadones is always a fun time.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-16973001253162937652018-03-15T13:07:32.903-07:002018-03-15T13:07:32.903-07:00Oh no, not again! Glad you checked in.
The tequi...Oh no, not again! Glad you checked in. <br /><br />The tequila with the ridges in the bottle - recommended by our liquor specialist Bill who was with us. Can't confirm the taste yet. Soon though :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9213817383464954502018-03-15T05:47:45.604-07:002018-03-15T05:47:45.604-07:00I haven't been getting notifications of your p...I haven't been getting notifications of your posts. :-( But I checked in on you and see that you've been having a grand time! I can imagine how much fun you had with Steven and Linda. And now you're all set for boondocking adventures. So which bottle did you choose as your souvenier from Mexico, haha? Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-39830669673629669052018-03-14T16:33:28.613-07:002018-03-14T16:33:28.613-07:00For people who had zero social life before we hit ...For people who had zero social life before we hit the road, it's been a huge surprise! There is a system called See-Level Monitor that several people at the rally swear gives them the more accurate tank readings. We could have done some dry camping in the east if we'd had this knowledge, but I've heard there's very little boondocking :-(Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-65066791639393893802018-03-14T16:24:12.330-07:002018-03-14T16:24:12.330-07:00We're excited to have more options now!We're excited to have more options now!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-23673020518062574882018-03-14T16:23:26.687-07:002018-03-14T16:23:26.687-07:00It was great for us!It was great for us!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-76842952802441827962018-03-14T12:12:33.204-07:002018-03-14T12:12:33.204-07:00Not sure how in the world you keep up with all the...Not sure how in the world you keep up with all these people. You have an amazing number of friends everywhere you go. We did the Eastcoast boondocking rally with Howard and Linda and signed up to have solar installed as RV Solar Solutions first customer. WOW 39 other rigs. That is huge! Better hold on to that knowledge of watts, amps, volts, load. I learned it to and have totally forgotten it. Love your dune hike and sunsets. Great place for a boondocking rally. If you guys can manage to get reads on your gray and black tanks, let me know how. Having solar, tanks are our issue. We can go two weeks but we’re never “absolutely” sure. I lOVE boondocking and it's one of the things I hate the very most about being east of the Mississippi, that there are so few places to get away from all these people.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-64701955835824936602018-03-14T06:33:20.033-07:002018-03-14T06:33:20.033-07:00Boondocking is definitely different than being hoo...Boondocking is definitely different than being hooked up. There are benefits to being off grid and also benefits to being on. It's good that we can enjoy both.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-42433187248095327212018-03-13T21:11:25.019-07:002018-03-13T21:11:25.019-07:00Rallies are the best places to learn real answers....Rallies are the best places to learn real answers. I'm glad you got to experience that.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-74950354587324206102018-03-13T12:33:27.785-07:002018-03-13T12:33:27.785-07:00Good deal :-) We already know we'd like to try...Good deal :-) We already know we'd like to try boondocking one day. Years ago I signed up for their forum but never really participated much. I did think of another question for you. How do you handle your residential fridge? Doesn't it need shore power? Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-44728330059996683972018-03-13T09:09:00.830-07:002018-03-13T09:09:00.830-07:00We're looking forward to applying what we lear...We're looking forward to applying what we learned and adding a few dry camping spots into our itineraries! Linda said to tell you guys hi :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-21126709869663174652018-03-13T08:12:25.358-07:002018-03-13T08:12:25.358-07:00Sounds like just what you needed to get ready for ...Sounds like just what you needed to get ready for some off grind living:) While we've never attended one of their rallies, we have spent time camping and going on a 10 day cruise with Howard and Linda. They are wonderful people. Glad you had a good time. See you Thursday!!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-34992151823744148042018-03-13T08:00:03.571-07:002018-03-13T08:00:03.571-07:00Everyone was so anxious to help and answer questio...Everyone was so anxious to help and answer questions from those of us who were new to boondocking. I highly recommend attending if you decide to do that type of camping down the road!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-6689563504251827272018-03-13T07:58:34.344-07:002018-03-13T07:58:34.344-07:00Being an outdoor rally I think it was more somethi...Being an outdoor rally I think it was more something we're comfortable with than the big ones held in resorts where there are more structured activities. This one was really fun!<br />Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-73442679856252051872018-03-13T06:42:30.479-07:002018-03-13T06:42:30.479-07:00Glad you guys enjoyed the rally! We've never a...Glad you guys enjoyed the rally! We've never attended a rally I don't think!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-1836925109092527352018-03-12T23:10:40.637-07:002018-03-12T23:10:40.637-07:00Nice recap of your time there. And even better to ...Nice recap of your time there. And even better to learn about your specific systems from a knowledgeable group. Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.com