tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post6136990134466658781..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Boondocking night #1 complete...into the U.S....Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78541663043277293612015-10-13T13:00:10.456-04:002015-10-13T13:00:10.456-04:00Daryl that is a good point and it is well worth th...Daryl that is a good point and it is well worth the money. We find that Ultimate Campgrounds is our main go to source so far.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88361449479748257512015-10-13T03:16:43.102-04:002015-10-13T03:16:43.102-04:00There's also a third option, you can pay for a...There's also a third option, you can pay for a download of a POI file from their web site. This file contains all the waypoints for the campgrounds which can be imported into Garmin Basecamp for offline route planning. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587964275524435365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82938000866244242182015-10-08T14:55:26.391-04:002015-10-08T14:55:26.391-04:00This is a really quiet border crossing at least at...This is a really quiet border crossing at least at the time that we went through so that may have helped. The odd time we have issues crossing but most of the time it is a fairly good experience on both sides of the border.<br /><br />If you go to Ultimate Campgrounds from the computer it should be free and you shouldn't have any problems but if you go through your phone then you need their app and yes that will cost some money.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4186265348483418252015-10-08T14:51:09.609-04:002015-10-08T14:51:09.609-04:00Yes, you really have to do the calculations to fin...Yes, you really have to do the calculations to find out which is best and always remember to use www.gasbuddy.com to find the best prices in the area that you will be.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57172853202347824262015-10-08T13:37:03.726-04:002015-10-08T13:37:03.726-04:00Surprised that you had no trouble at the border. ...Surprised that you had no trouble at the border. Every time we've gone into Canada, the Canadians are lovely and when we come back the American border folks are crabby and nasty and just plain mean. Tried to take a look at ultimate campgrounds but got a "not authorized" page. I was surprised since I didn't think you guys would use something that you had to pay for. Can't figure out why else I would be rejected.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51843361312041995062015-10-08T10:30:45.917-04:002015-10-08T10:30:45.917-04:00The Canada Dollar has climbed several cents in the...The Canada Dollar has climbed several cents in the past few days to 0.77 USD. That currently places NY just a half cent per liter more than Ottawa. So recalculate just before you leave with the latest rate and fuel prices.<br /><br />Here in Yuma diesel is just $2.149 = 73.7¢ a liter ;)Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50308490325843238752015-10-08T07:55:43.047-04:002015-10-08T07:55:43.047-04:00I just recently found that Diesel in the US in pla...I just recently found that Diesel in the US in places is more expensive than Canada. Planning on going to New York State this weekend. Diesel here in east Ottawa where I live is 95.5 a litre. In upper NY state it is 2.79 a US gallon. Doing the calculations with the exchange then I am looking at 99.6 a litre if I get it in the US. I will fill up here before I leave. Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346664966272697768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86249094816737065622015-10-07T11:41:12.532-04:002015-10-07T11:41:12.532-04:00That's why there is so many options we do have...That's why there is so many options we do have a lot of choices and options thats for sure.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52801998942980048982015-10-07T10:56:16.607-04:002015-10-07T10:56:16.607-04:00He will love it!
Thanks for following along with...He will love it! <br /><br />Thanks for following along with us.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79299509537272449352015-10-07T10:54:46.953-04:002015-10-07T10:54:46.953-04:00I think you are right Chris!I think you are right Chris!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27079206336828984772015-10-07T10:53:31.512-04:002015-10-07T10:53:31.512-04:00Thanks Grace! It wasn't a bad spot but a littl...Thanks Grace! It wasn't a bad spot but a little close to the highway for our liking and not as scenic as the one that we would like to have stayed at just down the road but it served us well and we were happy.<br /><br />That rocket launcher is a great little toy and really such a basic concept, no batteries or electronics involved.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48070662609078776982015-10-07T10:47:51.467-04:002015-10-07T10:47:51.467-04:00Thanks, we hope you enjoy the ride. :-)Thanks, we hope you enjoy the ride. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52548644665460473652015-10-07T10:45:31.124-04:002015-10-07T10:45:31.124-04:00Not only is the exchange rate hurting us but we ha...Not only is the exchange rate hurting us but we have noticed that the prices without the exchange are about the same as Canada if not more on some items. I can't believe how much eggs have gone up! We were able to buy eggs in Saskatchewan at $2.29 to $2.49 CAN most times and here I am not sure if I saw eggs under $3 US when we were in Walmart yesterday.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48607503350833999922015-10-07T10:41:39.262-04:002015-10-07T10:41:39.262-04:00Your head is spinning, imagine what ours is doing,...Your head is spinning, imagine what ours is doing, especially with all the time changes! :-) We can now finally start to relax a little bit, although the real relaxation won't start until we get into Mexico where we can take a little time to rest rather than travel every day. Thankfully our driving days aren't too long each day.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21609079999237687642015-10-07T10:37:55.229-04:002015-10-07T10:37:55.229-04:00Yep, it sure is! We will be spending as little as ...Yep, it sure is! We will be spending as little as possible going through the States this time round.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63410586806136434932015-10-07T10:35:25.899-04:002015-10-07T10:35:25.899-04:00Couldn't really have asked to have it go any b...Couldn't really have asked to have it go any better other than the fact that the road down to the original boondocking spot was not accessible for us so we had to gone with another spot that wasn't as nice as that one would have been.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35857792393808009272015-10-07T10:32:49.260-04:002015-10-07T10:32:49.260-04:00Everyone has their own level on comfort so you hav...Everyone has their own level on comfort so you have to do what is best for you. For us it isn't just about the money, we just don't like being in regular campgrounds for the most part, so the membership that you have just wouldn't work for us but we are happy that this works for you and for many others.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61053583637917775802015-10-07T10:28:10.840-04:002015-10-07T10:28:10.840-04:00Thank you Daryl, we will definitely keep you in mi...Thank you Daryl, we will definitely keep you in mind if we have any questions.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86463555457153213392015-10-07T10:25:45.233-04:002015-10-07T10:25:45.233-04:00Yes, we do the same. Only answered the questions w...Yes, we do the same. Only answered the questions we were asked.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35783610229312291562015-10-06T22:41:23.678-04:002015-10-06T22:41:23.678-04:00You just gave me an idea for a birthday gift for m...You just gave me an idea for a birthday gift for my six year old great-grandson, thanks! Following along on your border to border marathon, be safe and have fun!<br />KLOUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390027637709502394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84428018459980957862015-10-06T20:51:03.373-04:002015-10-06T20:51:03.373-04:00I don't think there are but a handful of count...I don't think there are but a handful of countries that aren't suffering with the dollar. Americans seem to be happy though going to Canada and Mexico.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-92027627124975960622015-10-06T18:59:41.345-04:002015-10-06T18:59:41.345-04:00One US dollar is costing us Canadians $1.35 :((One US dollar is costing us Canadians $1.35 :((Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21217328593984900192015-10-06T18:31:16.835-04:002015-10-06T18:31:16.835-04:00I have learned to offer the minimal amount of info...I have learned to offer the minimal amount of info at the border:) They probaly made a note that you will be returning to Canada from Columbia:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42591041580433817382015-10-06T18:12:43.499-04:002015-10-06T18:12:43.499-04:00Congrats on making it across the border with no ha...Congrats on making it across the border with no hassles. I think that's a great little overnight boondocking spots. You did good! Love the rocket launcher... great exercise! Cameron is such a cutie!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26294617681653296832015-10-06T17:56:52.753-04:002015-10-06T17:56:52.753-04:00I'll be following you along your journey. Tha...I'll be following you along your journey. Thanks for the info.<br />Bonnie Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469428197389846414noreply@blogger.com