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RE: DW won't drive
Wife here: Because of DH's work schedule, I usually do the driving, setup and takedown with our MH, and he comes on the weekend with the car. I much prefer driving to being a passenger. Prior to the MH I had only driven cars and pickups.
I started driving the MH in a factory parking lot on the weekends, then went to quiet back roads, then through town with traffic. Scared shaking at first, honestly, but one does get over that kind of quickly. One complaint: the driver's seat is built for someone larger than me in every way. The seat is too deep so I have a pillow behind my back. Also the seat is too high so my heel doesn't touch the floor when my foot is on the gas pedal. That really strains the knee hour after hour.
DH tried to teach me to back a trailer once -- it was down a ramp to a loading point. After about thirty tries, I got out cussing and walked away. He's smart enough to never have asked me to back a trailer again. Best wishes!
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rolling_rhoda
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05/08/13 07:01pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: My wife can't decide, Please Help
dinette for us
We find chairs more comfortable than booth seating. And the kids are 6' tall, so no one left to sleep in a converted booth.
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rolling_rhoda
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05/08/13 06:03pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: THINGS TO DO IN ST LOUIS
City Museum is unique and fun.
The Old Courthouse is a reasonable stroll from the Arch. It has nice museum exhibits about the city's history, and an excellent short film about the Dredd Scott trial, which took place there.
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rolling_rhoda
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04/18/13 09:41am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Please tell me about Iowa
Can't believe that no one has yet mentioned John Deere! They are headquartered in the Quad Cities with factory tours at various sites. They have an interesting museum, too.
Two other items stand out to me. Really enjoyed touring Terrace Hill, the Governor's mansion in Des Moines and the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend. Nearby is the Winnebago factory in Forest City, by the way.
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rolling_rhoda
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04/18/13 09:23am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: What do you do in a tornado warning when in the RV?
I, too, ask where to find the storm shelter when we check in. If severe weather is forecast soon we keep an eye on it, and I have things ready to go if needed (lawn chairs stowed, awning in, phones charged). The one time the sirens went off we were ready. DS13 and I high-tailed it and had slides in, jacks up, utilities unhooked, windows shut and were on our way to the shelter in under two minutes. In the RV we are in the habit of keeping things we may need in a hurry in a basket so there's no searching for them. It contains cell phones, a charger, small flashlight, car keys, RV keys and a $20 bill.
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rolling_rhoda
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04/18/13 08:41am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Meat Loaf Recipes
Love meatloaf! This one is a bit different, and we love it.
Saute in 2 tbsp oil for 8 mins:
2 grated carrots, 2 grated stalks of celery, 1 finely chopped medium onion
Let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl combine:
1/2 c dry breadcrumbs (or oatmeal)
1/3 c milk
1 egg
1/4 c ketchup
1 tsp ground cumin
1 scant tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic granules
Mix in the vegetables. Then, with clean hands gently add in
2 pounds ground beef
When well combined, shape into two loaves and squirt the tops with ketchup. Bake in a greased pan at 375 degrees for 40 minutes plus or minus five.
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rolling_rhoda
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04/18/13 08:05am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Campers who leave dog poop on their site
My elderly mom had a neigbor who let his terrier out twice a day to poop by mom's mailbox. In winter it was just a sheet of icy frozen turds. Mom was too meek to give him heck. When she was in the hospital I caught the guy while his dog was mid-squat. I gave him two days to clean up the mess or he'd find my pets'******all over his driveway. My pets are cows.
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rolling_rhoda
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04/13/13 07:06am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Quick and Easy meals while at the race track
When I cook at home and there are leftovers, I usually freeze a serving or two. Very handy to grab for the RV, and a good variety of food. Pack some salad fixings and fruit to serve with it.
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rolling_rhoda
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04/10/13 04:58pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Something besides banana bread......
Banana pudding, with from-scratch custard. Heaven!
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rolling_rhoda
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04/09/13 11:28am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Imported Foods
I was kinda miffed buying olive oil lately. In two different store chains in two different cities all I could find was shipped from the other side of the planet. California has lots of great olive oils! So does Mexico. Are they keeping all the good stuff for themselves? :)
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rolling_rhoda
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04/09/13 10:32am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Help I am gagging
X2 on great marinade for chicken! Marinate for four to 24 hours.
A cup or so of plain yogurt
1/4 cup oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
Tbsp lemon juice
Black pepper
For more flavor add one or more of the following: half a chopped onion, half tsp of red pepper flakes, a tsp of ground cumin, handful of fresh cilantro chopped.
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rolling_rhoda
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04/09/13 10:19am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: KUNG PAO CHICKEN
Holy smokes that looks good...and easy! Thanks for posting!
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rolling_rhoda
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03/21/13 03:35am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Historic Columbia River Highway
We drove that in a car on vacation. Pretty drive. However, there were several people bicycling on the road, and in many places there is a trench where a shoulder might be. Toad only for me.
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rolling_rhoda
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03/18/13 07:26am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: cupcakes or ???
JM2cents - A good pan of bars x3 or 4 serves 60, doesn't take up much space, needs no refrigeration, and is easy to serve.
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rolling_rhoda
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03/18/13 07:00am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Bought it for the camper but can't live without it.
Wipes for cleaning/disinfecting bathroom, for dusting and for glass. No worries about spills or freezing in rv. Decided they'd be so handy in the house for quick touch ups. Sent them with son to make cleaning up dorm room easier, and he uses them!! Now we have Clorox wipes in our travel kits for hotel room light switches, door knobs, remote control, phone, etc.
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rolling_rhoda
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03/07/13 11:03am |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: The Villages, FL
Southern Oaks is a short drive to the Spanish Springs Town Square. Holiday Travel Resort in Leesburg to the south is a few minutes further away, and is closer to Sumter Landing. There are some nice places in Bushnell (SW of Villages), too, but that's about a 25 minute drive or so. Recreation Plantation is the closest (E of Villages) though we did not drive through that one.
LOVE the Villages!!
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rolling_rhoda
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03/04/13 03:16pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Movies To Add To Camper Collection
Something for the whole family? "Hook" with Dustin Hoffman, the first "Home Alone", "Babe", "Shrek", the Star Wars movies, the Harry Potter movies, the TV shows "Malcolm in the Middle" and the first two seasons of "Chuck". Have they seen "Monsters, Inc." and "Ice Age", which my kids loved 10 years ago? Our family (teens) really likes "Boston Legal" and we only see it when RVing.
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rolling_rhoda
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03/04/13 02:58pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: RV sharing agreement
Years ago my family of four borrowed my BIL's TT for a week. It was well-used and we weren't going to hurt it any (BIL's words). Before returning it, I gave it a thorough cleaning, something it apparently hadn't received in years. And we paid them cash as agreed. They were happy to have it back spiffy and shiny. We were both happy, but it was a once a year deal.
Sharing toys works until it doesn't, and it typically doesn't take long to stop working.
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rolling_rhoda
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03/04/13 02:22pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Looking For A Bedcap For A Queen Bed?
We have the same size bed, standard queen. When shopping for a new spread, I checked the dimensions for a 10-14" drop on each side of the bed and found many. Full/queen was often the right size, but queen/king would have been down to the floor on both sides.
That said, I suggest just using what you have if you like them. The next owners will most likely replace the bedding and toss pillows anyway. A lot of us don't like the idea of using bedspread/pillows that belonged to someone else...and their dogs and cats. Or, we redecorate to suit our tastes.
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rolling_rhoda
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02/28/13 08:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Custer State Park, South Dakota (Itinerary)
When my kids were that age, they liked Rushmore Cave better than Wind Cave. Shorter tour, more variety of things to see. Wind Cave was excellent but the six year old was bored. The Presidential Alpine Slide is a hoot. Definitely do the Mammoth Site. Sylvan Lake is a pretty spot for a picnic, for scrambling on boulders, or renting a canoe. It's hot in August so a mid-day hike might not be a lot of laughs. Perhaps eliminate one hike or some time at Mt Rushmore in favor of the unique items on your list. Besides, you will have beautiful hikes at Badlands N P too...and a good night sky program. The park rangers there will tell you where to find the herds.
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rolling_rhoda
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02/22/13 04:20pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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