tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post6219663385334413089..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Border to border boondocking challengeKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87991656789700528702015-10-10T16:14:55.388-04:002015-10-10T16:14:55.388-04:00No worries! :-)No worries! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10379406561281052812015-10-09T14:42:21.998-04:002015-10-09T14:42:21.998-04:00Yes, I didn't think of border to border. That&...Yes, I didn't think of border to border. That's definitely a better description. Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57689186891666896382015-10-06T19:05:06.860-04:002015-10-06T19:05:06.860-04:00The other thing is that we are close to 60 feet lo...The other thing is that we are close to 60 feet long when towing. As we travel we always keep and eye out for new sites for another year.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65749071728479733122015-10-06T13:42:35.947-04:002015-10-06T13:42:35.947-04:00That's generally why we don't stay at them...That's generally why we don't stay at them, just too noisy for us, what with the street cleaner going around in the middle of the night and trucks running all the time and other RVers running their generators, it just isn't for us. It doesn't always take a lot more time finding other good locations, at least it doesn't seem to take Kevin very long to find something. I guess we will find out as we venture further on.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82648617050185883702015-10-06T13:37:41.940-04:002015-10-06T13:37:41.940-04:00We don't normally spend very much time searchi...We don't normally spend very much time searching for our spots, Kevin has a couple of sites that he will use and then he checks them out on google street view to make sure they look suitable for us and then just plugs the co-ordinates into the GPS. The odd time it doesn't work out and then we will just happen to spot a something along the way. We don't waste time or money driving around looking that is for sure. It is always nice though to stock up while at the Walmart. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56913938622830726912015-10-06T13:32:58.537-04:002015-10-06T13:32:58.537-04:00Sorry Kay but we won't be headed that far east...Sorry Kay but we won't be headed that far east but thank you for the offer. And, you you said that just fine. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17501739747535242892015-10-06T13:29:11.214-04:002015-10-06T13:29:11.214-04:00Yes, Walmarts are a last resort to us as well and ...Yes, Walmarts are a last resort to us as well and places that we have stayed at several years ago but have since found that there are even better places.<br /><br />Have a great time on your overseas trip!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45903702102513742732015-10-06T13:19:00.128-04:002015-10-06T13:19:00.128-04:00Doesn't matter that you are hoteling it, just ...Doesn't matter that you are hoteling it, just the fact that you are out there traveling is good enough. Hope you have a great time Ryshia, and the weather will improve as you head south. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40734721783642058002015-10-06T13:16:36.473-04:002015-10-06T13:16:36.473-04:00We are so looking forward to it! :-)We are so looking forward to it! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22149375390692997772015-10-06T13:16:04.361-04:002015-10-06T13:16:04.361-04:00I think that is probably why so many people stay a...I think that is probably why so many people stay at Walmarts because they know that they have the security. We just don't like the crowds or the noise that goes with them and we have found so many other great places and we have never had a problem or felt unsecure. Everyone has to do what they feel is best for them though.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66868297154271257612015-10-06T13:12:48.365-04:002015-10-06T13:12:48.365-04:00American sounds more like Air Canada, although we ...American sounds more like Air Canada, although we had no problems with them on our two flights to Ottawa and they very pleasant and big smiles.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20312246610439664862015-10-06T13:11:26.425-04:002015-10-06T13:11:26.425-04:00I know a lot of people like Flying J's and oth...I know a lot of people like Flying J's and other truck stops but that is one place we will never boondock at, just way to noisy for us. We would take a Walmart over that, I'm afraid. Our whole challenge though it to show people that there are much nicer places to park overnight than, truck stops, Walmarts.<br /><br />We don't normally have any problems finding unsecured WiFi especially with our WiFi extender. Normally we don't even have to go in to buy anything because we have our motorhome with us, we just stop and sit down at the table to have a snack. We usually find the best place to get internet is at the public library.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88446421467455028232015-10-06T13:06:02.293-04:002015-10-06T13:06:02.293-04:00Not coast to coast but border to border, Grace, th...Not coast to coast but border to border, Grace, there's no coasts around here. ;-)<br /><br />So far the weather is looking promising. Yesterday was pretty dreary though.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39159520716847346872015-10-06T13:04:25.137-04:002015-10-06T13:04:25.137-04:00We hope that it will! ;-)We hope that it will! ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76296398107739906192015-10-06T13:03:11.981-04:002015-10-06T13:03:11.981-04:00So far we really like the Ultimate CG app. There a...So far we really like the Ultimate CG app. There are also a couple of other sites that seem fairly useful too.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28561862923018650282015-10-06T12:52:13.938-04:002015-10-06T12:52:13.938-04:00Thanks Paul and Marsha. We are looking forward to ...Thanks Paul and Marsha. We are looking forward to seeing where we end up each day too. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82425854081687629792015-10-06T12:51:13.293-04:002015-10-06T12:51:13.293-04:00I am pretty sure that we won't have any proble...I am pretty sure that we won't have any problems finding spots, we have never had any issues in the past so this shouldn't be that much different other than we will be on the move more often.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61428378634623837952015-10-06T12:49:40.012-04:002015-10-06T12:49:40.012-04:00Thanks for the suggestions Hans but we won't b...Thanks for the suggestions Hans but we won't be going through Wyoming on our way done. It is possible that we may come back up through that area in April so we will try to remember that and check out some of those spots if they are on our route back.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70545636165253875332015-10-06T12:24:19.941-04:002015-10-06T12:24:19.941-04:00I stayed at three Walmarts this summer and all thr...I stayed at three Walmarts this summer and all three stays were miserable experiences, thanks to trucks parking way too close and making noise all night. Although finding good boondocking sites takes MUCH more time, a good sleep is worth it. Looking forward to your publishing of the Kevin&Ruth CanMex Boondocking Corridor!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48556151524797476782015-10-06T12:01:08.492-04:002015-10-06T12:01:08.492-04:00Rather than spend the time looking for a place, be...Rather than spend the time looking for a place, because we travel long distances each day as we head south, we choose to spend the first few nights at a Walmart along the way. That way I get to purchase the only able to buy in the USA items at the same time. It's a win/win for us. However we do switch to boondocking as we get into Nevada.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28554008664163614752015-10-06T08:15:37.812-04:002015-10-06T08:15:37.812-04:00I'm sure you won't be coming through Kansa...I'm sure you won't be coming through Kansas City MO but if you do, you're welcome to dock on our acreage! (Did I say that right?)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850331113386504863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61581300178280368452015-10-06T06:57:05.979-04:002015-10-06T06:57:05.979-04:00Agree! Agree! Chili's Triphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014818195891873025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80081361959707614162015-10-05T21:48:07.151-04:002015-10-05T21:48:07.151-04:00Wal-mart is an absolute last option for us ... we&...Wal-mart is an absolute last option for us ... we've only overnighted there twice, once in Bozeman MT and once in Nova Scotia. Like you, we know there are far better places to stop for the night without spending a bucket o' bucks! That being said, good luck to you! I'll check with you when we get back from our overseas trip!!!!Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56129930545913563432015-10-05T21:46:32.878-04:002015-10-05T21:46:32.878-04:00Love following your adventure. We're heading ...Love following your adventure. We're heading South right now too, Arizona hoteling as opposed to boon docking lol. Saw our first snow south of the border - go figure. Ryshia Kenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950150149473063859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48421566079366964902015-10-05T21:01:25.620-04:002015-10-05T21:01:25.620-04:00Should be an interesting two weeks. I'll be r...Should be an interesting two weeks. I'll be reading.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.com