2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest
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Topic: 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest
Posted By: DocTom
Subject: 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet - Central Midwest
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 7:51pm
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Reservations are now open for 2012, 8/31/12-9/3/12
. (3/1/12) Go to Weston Bend State Park, Missouri to make reservations) Weston Bend State Park, just north of Kansas City, was the location of the 1st Annual Labor Day Mini Meet of the Central Midwest with 5 R-pods attending. And I know Tina and I had a great time.
Pictures are Posted here: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580827689bOQTOU - http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/580827689bOQTOU
Hawkpod (Beth and Tim), DocTom (Tina and Tom), Moose (Terri and Grant) , PowerLift (Linda, Mike, Colette and Brendt), and Dori and Todd were present.
Friday was 101* and humid, but Monday morning was around 50* and just perfect weather, rain on Saturday (minimal) helped bring down the temps and humidity. The campground at Weston Bend is great, heavily treed with good space between units. It is a beautiful place for camping, hiking, biking, shopping, eating, and making new friends.
I don't think anyone had seen this many R-pods together (other than at a dealership). Forest River should give us comissions for the number of questions answered and tours given! The camp host wondered if we were a club, some stopped and wondered if r-pods were new "rental" units, but everyone was interested in why we were all there and the strange and interesting trailers we had. R-pods and r-podders received thumbs up from everyone I talked to.
Many of the area attractions were visited, from O'Mally's Irish Restaurant and Pub, and other stores and restaurants in the Town of Weston, to the Irish Fest at Kansas City's Crown Center, to meditation with Tibetian Buddhist Monks on the Country Club Plaza, to the Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
A very friendly and some what rowdy crew needed to be reminded by the campground host that quiet time was observed from 10 pm to 6 am. All I can say is that Tina and I had a wonderful time meeting everyone, what a nice group of people have R-pods! We are looking forward to doing this again next Labor Day . . . it would really be fun if we could fill the park with R-pods. Hope even more can come next year.
Tina and Tom
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2011 at 10:35pm
Sure was great fun, had a little trouble coming home but made it home safe. Really can't wait until next year. Goose  ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 5:32pm
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Wonderful pics, so glad you all met up and had a great time! Louie seems to be a very healthy dog, ours spent the holiday weekend eating popcorn and no bake cookies. I'm not sure ours would like a V8.  ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2011 at 7:55pm
A Pod dog! And a pretty lady flirting with Kaw-Liga! For those that don't know it that was a song by Hank Williams, Sr. in 1952. Here are some of the words:
Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2011 at 7:32am
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Louie will eat just about anything, so we have to limit him so he keeps his young figure (he is approaching 11, and still pretty spry, except when he isn't. I thought once about connecting the dots to see if I could make some Pod graphics on his back!
The Wooden Statue was in a new shop in Weston. I felt quite safe with her flirting!
TT ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2012 at 4:02pm
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It is almost time to put in site requests for the 2nd Annual Labor Day Mini-Meet for the Central Midwest. Last year we were at Weston Bend State Park just outside of Weston, MO. which is about 20 miles north of Kansas City. We had 5 POD's and a lot of fun. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2012 at 6:48am
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I've got it on my calander, and looking forward to it. Weston is such a nice, peaceful park unless us rowdy podders get to partying after the 10PM quiet hours. I will also be there for the Weston Bluegrass Festival, and the Audubon "Wings over Weston" celebration.
See you Memorial Day at Branson!
TT ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 9:31am
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Reservations are now open for 2012, 8/31/12-9/312 . (Go to Weston Bend State Park, Missouri website to make reservations) I've got my spot, site #11. Hope to see some of you there!! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 11:06am
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We are in! I took site #13 right next door. It is now going to be a long 6 months, I can not wait. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 11:31am
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Looking forward to seeing you then, as well as in Branson in a couple of months. HAPPY SPRING!!! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2012 at 3:29pm
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I think we are up to five trailers attending now!! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 10 Jul 2012 at 8:12pm
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Here is a brief list of many possibilities for activities in and near Weston Bend State Park, along with just enjoying hiking, biking, camping, and good friends: Labor Day 2012 Weston, MO http://westonmo.com/visit/main.html - http://westonmo.com/visit/main.html Just a few of many possibilities Antiques, gift shops, several good restaurants (Avalon http://www.avaloncafeweston.com/ , Vinyards, http://www.thevineyardsrestaurant.com/ CHARLEMAGNE'S BISTRO), O’Malley’s Pub http://www.westonirish.com/OMALLEYS.html - http://www.westonirish.com/OMALLEYS.html ), Pirtle Winery http://www.pirtlewinery.com/ ) Weston Brewing Company http://www.westonirish.com/ 1.5 mile walk/bike , or short drive from the park to town. Fall Festival at the Red Barn (16300 Wilkerson Rd, off Hwy 273, http://westonredbarnfarm.com/weston-red-barn-farm-fall-festival.htm - http://westonredbarnfarm.com/weston-red-barn-farm-fall-festival.htm ) Kansas City, MO Shopping/Restaurants – Zona Rosa http://www.zonarosa.com/ (I-29 and Barry Rd), Country Club Plaza http://www.countryclubplaza.com/ (47th St and Broadway) City Market (20 E. 5th St) http://www.thecitymarket.org/ Steamboat Arabia Museum (at City Market) http://www.1856.com/ Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (4525 Oak St) http://www.nelson-atkins.org/ Irish Festival (Crown Center, 2450 Grand) http://www.kcirishfest.com/ National WWI Museum and Liberty Memorial, (100 W 26th St – across street from Crown Center) http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/new/index_community.aspx - http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/new/index_community.aspx Union Station, Titanic Exhibit http://www.unionstation.org/exhibitsevents.html - http://www.unionstation.org/exhibitsevents.html Royals Baseball (I-70 and I-435) (In town against Minnesota Twins) Renaissance Festival (628 N 126th St, Bonner Springs, KS) http://www.kcrenfest.com/ Independence, MO http://www.visitindependence.com/ Santi-Cali-Gon Festival, Independence Square, 112 W. Lexington (Other Museums on or near the Square – 1859 Jail, Three Trails Museum) http://www.santacaligon.com/ Truman Presidential Library/Truman Home http://www.trumanlibrary.org/ - http://www.trumanlibrary.org/ National Frontier Trails Museum http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm/ - http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm/ 1859 Jail Museum (Frank James spent a lot of time here) http://www.jchs.org/jail/museum.html - http://www.jchs.org/jail/museum.html Liberty, MO http://www.historicdowntownliberty.org/ Small City Market on the Square Jessie James Bank Robbery Museum (on the Square), James Farm in Kearney, MO ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2012 at 11:04am
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Looking forward just to being able to put my feet up for a few minutes and relax in the shade with some new and old friends. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 7:26pm
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Coming up SOON! We are thinking (since KC is known for BBQ) of changing the Friday Night Meal from Kabobs to Smokehouse BBQ. Really yummy! Our Treat! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 11:51am
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OK ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: ModPod
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 12:26am
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Hello! We are Newbies Kathy and Danny from Saint Joseph, not very far north of Weston Bend. We got our r-pod a couple of weeks ago, and we're signing up for this meet! I actually reserved the last non-handicap camping spot this morning. We're looking forward to it!
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2012 at 5:04pm
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Wohoo! Looking forward to meeting you both. We are in site 11 (come by for dinner Friday evening, we are bringing KC BBQ and great baked beans - everyone is invited). Is this your first trip? During the day everyone usually goes their own way, but we often get together in the evenings just to get acquainted better and enjoy the company.
Tom and Tina ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2012 at 1:48pm
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Welcome Kathy and Danny! We wil be in #13. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 27 Aug 2012 at 11:00am
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Kathy and Dan what site did you get??? Terri ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: ModPod
Date Posted: 28 Aug 2012 at 10:55pm
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2012 at 7:04pm
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Latest track for the tropical storm has it swinging east and just brushing the southwest side of Kansas City. If that happens we will have a dry weekend. On the other hand we really need all the moisture we can get, just not on this weekend. Open Fire Burn Ban is still in place at all state parks. No campfires  Goose------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2012 at 7:42am
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I've been following this closely also, and it seems most of the rain will be south and east, we may get a few showers, but no washout, at Weston according to this mornings forcast. See you all there for BBQ this evening. If is is raining we may have to use Gooses R-dome, please. Some forcasts show the rain holding off here until later this evening. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2012 at 11:28am
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Terri and I had only been to the campsite about 30 minutes when she said that see did not feel well and needed to go to the hospital, when she says she needs to go I know not to wait. Took her to Saint Lukes Northland which was 15 to 20 minutes down I-29 from the park. She was pretty sick and through a CT scan determined that she had another episode of blood flow being reduced or stopped to part of her intestine which is painfull. They are doing tests today and are talking surgery to fix this problem as this is the third time it has occurred. We decided that our camping weekend was over and went back to the park Saturday afternoon to pick up the POD and take it home. I can not thank Tom and Tina, Julia and Barb enough for their help in taking down the R-Dome and helping to hook-up as I had my own health problem with my right leg that has slowed me down. When it rains it pours. Terri has looked forward to this weekend since way before we made the resevations 6 months ago so she is really disappointed that we can't be there. I did get the chance to meet a few of the folks that were there before pulling out Saturday afternoon and hope that we can all get together again. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2012 at 12:14pm
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Tried to send pictures of Tom, Tina, Barb and Julia and also the get well card that Tina made for Terri but there is a problem with the server the message said, maybe later. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2012 at 3:41pm
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And thank you, Grant, for the great flag bracket! I'll post some pictures from the weekend later today.
Tom ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2012 at 4:36pm
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And here they are! http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/583340838wWueiF - http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/583340838wWueiF ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: betsypgarmy@yahoo.co
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2012 at 5:55pm
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Scary time for both of you! Jim and I pray that she will doing better-always stressful having loved ones sick and in the hospital. And thanks so much for the terrific American Flag and holder for the RPod. Hope you and your lovely wife can come another time Betsy and Jim Conway And Two Scotties
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