Bill and Nancy

Eli is getting used to the Ollie. Hopefully he will be a traveler. Thanks for all the great ideas!

Sorry in the delay getting back we have been crazy busy and haven’t had a chance to reply. We were also thinking of using the basement for the litter box. We plan to do a one night camping trip soon and bring him along he is only 7 weeks and is just starting to use his litter box with less accidents. We have been driving him around in the car to get him used to it and so far he seems to like going for a ride. Thanks for all you help. Bill Nancy and Eli

Thanks for the reply. We were thinking of possibly removing the black tank plumbing from under the front dinette seat and cutting a port hole next to the co2 detector. There is quite a bit of usable space under the seat with the black water plumbing gone. But your idea is simpler. Bill

We just got a new Kitten. We retired in January of 2025 and shortly after our old cat passed away. It was the first time in over 30 years we didn’t have a pet and we thought we would do some traveling. It’s been 9 months and our house feels empty without out our old cat. so we decided to get a Kitten. He will be coming home as soon as he is weaned, about 2 more weeks. Is anyone traveling with a cat and how do you deal with his litter box? Thanks Bill, Nancy

God willing we will be at F56 on the 29th. We also will be going birding a few mornings for anyone who wants to join us just look us up.

I didn't it just sits on the lip where the table would sits if it were used as a bed. The back is tapered to ft the angle of the wall. I covered the back with felt so the wood doesn't rub against against the wall. It's a work in progress so I will see how it works on a long trip. We are heading to Guntersville 1,000 + miles so that will be a good test. If it moves around too much I will put a couple of rare earth magnets on the back and stick it to the wall. I can take more pictures if your interested . Bill

I quickly threw together a little shelf for travel books and maps that fits under the dinette table. I didn't put a whole lot of thought or effort into it. I just made it out of scrap wood as a prototype, but it seems to work better than I thought it would. Im sure its been done before but I thought I would mention it. IMG_0248.HEIC

We are in F56 please introduce yourself we should be there. My Wife and I chased a Northern Lapwing in Jamestown RI this past Saturday and we got it ,Life'er!! But we missed the Tundra Bean-Goose 😿 We must have looked at 3,000+ Geese and ducks in the wind and cold for hours but no luck. Hope to see you in April. BIll

Steve we are in site # F56 we will keep an eye out for you. We should have an extra pair of binoculars and our spotting scope with us. Hope to see you in April Bill and Nancy

This would be a very informal bird walk around the camp ground. Nancy and I have owned The bird store and more in MA (www.thebirdstoreandmore.com ) for over 30 years and have been leading bird walk in new england for longer than that. Now that we are semi retired and Dezeree has taken over our business we are starting to travel. But we still like to bird so with that said we will be birding around the country looking for birds we haven’t seen. So If any one is interested look us up and you are welcome to join us before breakfast if you want to tag along to see what we can find. Hope to see you at the rally. Bill and Nancy Cormier

Does anyone know where to find an event calendar for the 2025 rally? Nancy my Wife and I plan on attending the rally in April and are wondering if anyone would like to join us for a bird walk one or two of the mornings. We attended the rally in Maine back in 2023 and led a couple of beginner bird walks and they were a big hit. We were asked to do it again this year but we are planing to attend the 2025 rally this year. If anyone is interested let me know and maybe we can have the walks listed on the schedule of events, if there is one. The other option is to contact us directly and we can pencil something in. The birds should be in peak spring migration so the birding should be great. God willing we plan to arrive on April 29th and stay through the 2nd of May on site #F56. However there is one glitch. I was summoned to Grand Jury duty for 3 days a week for 3 months starting April 7th. I was told because I am self employed, I can get out of it for financial hardship but I need to appear in court on April 7th and tell it to the judge as they say. Wish me luck Bill

We have a set of brand new still in the plastic mattresses for the twin bed side by side floor plan. When we purchased our trailer we purchased two of the thicker mattresses from southern mattress and installed them before we took delivery of our trailer. So they have been sitting in our spare room ever since and its time to do something with them. We plan to be at the rally in April and we will haul them down with us if someone is interested. I would like to get $100.00 for the two of them, but feel free to make me an offer. They are doing no one any good sitting in my spare room. Bill

It looks like this thread was started in 2023 but I will put in my two bits. I know people disagree with me but we tow with a 2022 diesel GMC canyon. it has a tow capacity of 7700 pounds. I have loaded the truck and trailer many different ways and have taken it to the cat scales more than you care to know. Ive come close to maxing out the trucks GVW but was still under by 400 lbs. Thats including full fuel me my wife 2 kayaks, tent, 5 gallons extra water a full cooler of ice and food, cooking stove, fire pit,IMG_3990.HEIC one e bike and a regular bike. The trailer weighs in at about 5,600. The truck has no problem towing as far as power and so far braking hasn't been an issue. If I had a bigger garage I might consider a bigger truck but so far we have been very happy. Good luck Bill and Nancy

we have a 2022 with Dometic heat and we have camped in the high teens a few times but keep it around 58 and leave the bathroom door open. So fare so good Bill

The guy forgot to mention that my truck is a diesel and also has Jake brakes. It tows 7,700.00 pounds compared to a gas Canyon with a 5,500 lb tow capacity. I’ve weighed the truck and trailer several times on cat scales fully loaded and with full water, extra water, bikes and Kayaks and I come in more than 300 lbs under gross for the truck and the trailer weighs in at 5,600 lbs and the tongue weight is right where it should be. It’s almost light on the tongue with the e-bikes on the back but is ok. we’ve towed about 10,000 miles so far and it seems fine. Been through the smokies, Catskills and the white mountains with out a problem. Would a bigger truck be better ? maybe we are at its limit, but still within the manufacturers specifications. But getting 20mpg towing and 24 not towing and the truck fits in my garage is worth something. Plus my truck is my everyday vehicle and pulling the trailer is only about 5% of its use. Sometimes you need to make some calculated decisions to make it work. Bill