Comments on: The Full-Timer’s Uniform http://www.liveworkdream.com/2007/08/23/the-full-timers-uniform/ Working to find the dream life. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:58:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Rene http://www.liveworkdream.com/2007/08/23/the-full-timers-uniform/#comment-316 Rene Sat, 25 Aug 2007 01:32:57 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2007/08/23/the-full-timers-uniform/#comment-316 Ranger Mike & Ranger Cindi, Huh, not sure what gives a reader that impression, because really it's about 50/50. In fact, we're in a state forest right now in Michigan. No hookups, but that's OK, it's why we invested in solar and the super quiet generator. I've been tracking who we're paying rent to, and so far we've spent just over $1400 at private parks, and $640 in public ones, for about an equal number of nights. We do usually stay away from state parks, because they tend to be almost as expensive as private ones, and with fewer amenities. Did you know that in WI and MN the state parks charge an extra $10 a day if you're from out of state? Unreal! Gotta give CA State Parks bonus points for not ripping off tourists that way. So we look for Nat. Forest, State Forest, or City Parks. We do stay at private c.g.s more often during hotter weather. Can't run the AC while boondocking in the woods. Usually we'll boondock for 3 to 5 nights, then spend the big bucks at a private c.g. to do laundry, vaccuum, use the AC, etc. One thing I've found is that there are some great "city parks" in the midwest, with full amenities, usually for slightly less than private ones. They're a great buy. Eureka could sure use one, they look like moneymakers for cities. Ranger Mike & Ranger Cindi,

Huh, not sure what gives a reader that impression, because really it’s about 50/50. In fact, we’re in a state forest right now in Michigan. No hookups, but that’s OK, it’s why we invested in solar and the super quiet generator.

I’ve been tracking who we’re paying rent to, and so far we’ve spent just over $1400 at private parks, and $640 in public ones, for about an equal number of nights. We do usually stay away from state parks, because they tend to be almost as expensive as private ones, and with fewer amenities. Did you know that in WI and MN the state parks charge an extra $10 a day if you’re from out of state? Unreal! Gotta give CA State Parks bonus points for not ripping off tourists that way. So we look for Nat. Forest, State Forest, or City Parks.

We do stay at private c.g.s more often during hotter weather. Can’t run the AC while boondocking in the woods. Usually we’ll boondock for 3 to 5 nights, then spend the big bucks at a private c.g. to do laundry, vaccuum, use the AC, etc.

One thing I’ve found is that there are some great “city parks” in the midwest, with full amenities, usually for slightly less than private ones. They’re a great buy. Eureka could sure use one, they look like moneymakers for cities.

]]> By: Mike and Cindi http://www.liveworkdream.com/2007/08/23/the-full-timers-uniform/#comment-313 Mike and Cindi Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:12:11 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2007/08/23/the-full-timers-uniform/#comment-313 Hi guys, I'm curious as to your o/n location camping choices..I read that you seem to stop mostly in commercial RV parks and wonder why not public (National, State or County -maybe city for the Carson guy!) parks more often? If you desire hookups and/or other amenities, I can understand..just curious..sounds like all is well and fun with you all...hey to Jerry! Mike, ret-Ca StPkRngr Hi guys, I’m curious as to your o/n location camping choices..I read that you seem to stop mostly in commercial RV parks and wonder why not public (National, State or County -maybe city for the Carson guy!) parks more often? If you desire hookups and/or other amenities, I can understand..just curious..sounds like all is well and fun with you all…hey to Jerry!

Mike, ret-Ca StPkRngr

]]> By: Hardley Ableson http://www.liveworkdream.com/2007/08/23/the-full-timers-uniform/#comment-309 Hardley Ableson Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:40:08 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2007/08/23/the-full-timers-uniform/#comment-309 I can't wait for them to crank up the generator and turn the flood lights on! I can’t wait for them to crank up the generator and turn the flood lights on!

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