Steve and Deb Try to Stay Warm - January 15 - February ?

[Steve Morris]

Deb and I are trying wintering in Florida this year for a few weeks. We couldn't get into state or federal parks in the southern half, due to all the snowbirds who've planned further ahead than us.

 

If you're near where we're staying, drop us a message and maybe we can meet up!

 

Eggs 'N S'mores Rally at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park near Live Oak January 15-20

Blackwater River State Park January 20-26

Fort Pickens January 26-31

A couple of nights at Best Western in Tallahassee to stretch out January 31-February 2

Salt Springs Recreation Area February 2-12

Retro Reno in Jacksonville February 12-13

A four night Carnival Bahamas Cruise for a change of pace February 13-17

 

After that, we'll wander north, with possible stops in Savannah GA and/or Columbia SC, depending on the weather.

 

[SeaDawg]

Where are you leaving your trailer during your cruise? 

We get this question every year.

[Steve Morris]

13 hours ago, SeaDawg said:

Where are you leaving your trailer during your cruise? 

We are cruising out of Jacksonville. This past January, we made arrangements with Retro Reno there in Jacksonville to work with CGI as a spot to do our ceramic coating and they'd told us to stop in if we passed that way again. So we contacted them late this summer to see if we could rent a spot.

Since we were last there, they've become Escape and Casita dealers, and built a new shop, so I was concerned that they might not have room. Daniel called me, looked at their schedule, and said they would have room for us. He also offered to have us camp there the night before departure, and he will drive us to and from the ship port to avoid parking at the dock. All at a price I was comfortable with, and only a bit more than the RV/oversized spots at the port.

I was dreading leaving the trailer at the port with the e-bikes on the back and valuables inside! So this was a huge relief for us.

Edited December 18, 2024 by Steve Morris

[shhQuiet]

On 12/14/2024 at 12:36 PM, Steve Morris said:

Blackwater River State Park January 20-26

Fort Pickens January 26-31

Love Blackwater River.  I'm heading down to Mobile for the holiday and was thinking of staying a few nights there on the way home.  Looks like there are some sites at Ft. Pickens between Christmas and New Year as well...  🤔

Jealous of your cruise, a warm beach would be nice right about now!

[Steve Morris]

10 days to go. 

4-6"  of new snowovernight in the driveway, and 8" near the house and on the sidewalk. This is our first real accumulation of the year here in northern Ohio (only 0-1" prior.)

The bad news is that it will not get above freezing before we leave next Monday, so I won't be able to de-winterize and fill the fresh tank before leaving. And we'll also probably be at a motel the two nights coming down instead of at Cracker Barrel. I'm sure glad we got a full hook up at the Eggs 'N S'mores Rally this year, so I can flush the lines and fill the tanks when we arrive at the rally!

I'm going to have to find a truck wash to get the salt off of everything before getting to the rally.

 

[Shawna and Scott]

Safe travels !!  We didn't get that much here in southern Ohio but winter looks to be long and cold this year.

Getting closer to be able to escape Ohio in winter. Looking forward to meeting up again at the Rally.

[topgun2]

All of you have fun but be very careful out there on those roads - brrrrr 🥶

Bill

[jd1923]

Yeah @Steve Morris, you need to get south and get warm!

67F and partly cloudy today, here a mile high in the great SW! Too warm today to wear a sweatshirt in my garage while installing new struts on my ‘92 Lexus SC400!

Love the people of the Midwest and the ethnic foods in the city, but... We left the Windy City a full 25 years ago and not looking back. Too cold!

[SeaDawg]

January in Florida is unpredictable.  Today, it was in rhe 40s when I got up at 630. By noon, somewhere in the low 70s, clear and lovely. We will see what tomorrow brings.

For sure, I've never had to shovel snow, since I left the Midwest. 

Be careful towing in the snow. Safe travels.

Edited January 4 by SeaDawg

[Ollie-Haus]

Safe travels Steve and Deb! Pretty good amount of snow overnight in your path south through Ohio and Kentucky. Take your time and plan for an overnight. 😎

[John Dorrer]

On 1/3/2025 at 2:19 PM, Steve Morris said:

10 days to go. 

4-6"  of new snowovernight in the driveway, and 8" near the house and on the sidewalk. This is our first real accumulation of the year here in northern Ohio (only 0-1" prior.)

The bad news is that it will not get above freezing before we leave next Monday, so I won't be able to de-winterize and fill the fresh tank before leaving. And we'll also probably be at a motel the two nights coming down instead of at Cracker Barrel. I'm sure glad we got a full hook up at the Eggs 'N S'mores Rally this year, so I can flush the lines and fill the tanks when we arrive at the rally!

I'm going to have to find a truck wash to get the salt off of everything before getting to the rally.

 

We just got 5-8" and drifting. That time of year. Not sure we have had this much in one snow the past 3 years, let alone for a total winter snow amount.

[Patriot]

Safe travels Steve, I once had the unique opportunity to meet Dale Earnhardt senior during my former career. I asked him how he was doing? He said just “I am just keeping it between the ditches”. 😄

So I will pass it forward, stay safe and keep it between the ditches and have fun!

 

Edited January 6 by Patriot

[Steve Morris]

4 hours ago, John Dorrer said:

We just got 5-8" and drifting. That time of year. Not sure we have had this much in one snow the past 3 years, let alone for a total winter snow amount.

Yep, we got a few more inches, but a week for it to be plowed away. It won't be above freezing before we leave next Monday morning, so no melting other than from salt.

[Steve Morris]

2 hours ago, Patriot said:

So I will pass it forward, stay safe and keep it between the ditches and have fun!

We have some friends nearby that we camp with a couple of times a year. They have a YouTube channel of Ohio's parks, and always end the video with "Keep it between the mustard and the mayo!" Being dense, he had to explain to me that it was between the yellow centerline (mustard) and the white edge line (mayo).

[John Dorrer]

Is Fiona standing or laying down?

[topgun2]

[MAX Burner]

M & O squeaking out their last cold "husky" nap in what's left of the snowfall...

 

[Teaney Hull 292]

On 1/3/2025 at 2:50 PM, Shawna and Scott said:

Safe travels !!  We didn't get that much here in southern Ohio but winter looks to be long and cold this year.

Getting closer to be able to escape Ohio in winter. Looking forward to meeting up again at the Rally.

Anita and I will be at site 252 Jan 17th to 20th. Hull 292 

[Steve Morris]

Yea, so much for staying warm in Florida. 3.25 inches of snow already on the ground here at Blackwater River State Park NE of Pensacola, with another 3-4” in the next 24 hours. Over night low is forecasted to be 16*F…

 

[Steve Morris]

Doing what it takes to stay warm. 😁

[mossemi]

@Steve Morris

On behalf of all Floridian's, I will say "we do all we can to make our visiting Snowbirds feel right at home".

Mossey

[John Dorrer]

3 minutes ago, Steve Morris said:

Doing what it takes to stay warm. 😁

High Octane 😊

 

[topgun2]

If it makes you feel any warmer - the forecast low for tonight in Asheville, NC is 8 degrees.🥶

Bill

[John Dorrer]

3 hours ago, topgun2 said:

If it makes you feel any warmer - the forecast low for tonight in Asheville, NC is 8 degrees.🥶

Bill

 

[jd1923]

High 52F and sunny today, 40F at 7PM, 29F now at 10PM, near the forecasted of 24F at sunrise as late as7AM, to start the new day!

Tomorrow will be another sunny day in Arizona, high of 57F when I take my afternoon walk, sun always on my face. Another sunny day in Arizona, you can count on it!