WESTON BEND CENTRAL MIDWEST LABOR DAY MINI RALLY 3
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Topic: WESTON BEND CENTRAL MIDWEST LABOR DAY MINI RALLY 3
Posted By: DocTom
Subject: WESTON BEND CENTRAL MIDWEST LABOR DAY MINI RALLY 3
Date Posted: 02 Mar 2013 at 6:11pm
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For the past 2 years, several Central Midwest (MO, AR, IA, KS, NE) R-podders have met up for the Labor Day Weekend at Weston Bend State Park, just north of Kansas City, MO, just off I-29 a few miles, near Weston, MO. This is a lovely state park (biking, hiking, birding), less that a mile from a nifty town with lots of great restaurants, pubs, and interesting shops. The park is less than an hour from almost all the attractions of Kansas City, and there is always lots going on over the holiday. (See previous posts in this forum from last year for a list of the many possibilities.) Sites have electricity, water and a dump station are available at the entrance to the campground. RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN AT: http://mostateparks.com/ 8/30 - 9/2/2013 We are in Site 11, pretty much all the sites are nice and wooded. I hope there will be others who join us. Last year we shared several meals (not mandatory, of course) and it was great fun to meet everyone. If there are others interested, post here or in the other forum or on the facebook page. We can send more information as time approaches.
------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
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Posted By: EmptyNesters
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2013 at 11:19am
| We would love to make it, but need to check on the man cubs move'n date at the University of Minnesota. |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2013 at 12:56pm
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Hope it works out to make it! My dad graduated U of Minnesota (Go Gophers) and my son went to Macalister College in St. Paul, beautiful cities! We will be in MN in the Rpod later in September, on the North Shore. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2013 at 2:26pm
If I can get organized we will be there.  Goose------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2013 at 3:51pm
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Hope to see you before then, too! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2013 at 2:37pm
OK!!!!!!! I got organized and I guess that will make two so far. Took #10 because site #13 was not very lucky for us last year. Goose  ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2013 at 2:56pm
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I got a PM from another couple that was there last year, saying they planned to come, that makes three. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: EmptyNesters
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 9:04am
| We are in site 9, see you then. |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 9:15am
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Awesome! Looking forward to seeing you. I can hardly wait to get away from camp driveway. We were planning on Roaring River State Park soon, but predicted snow and sub freezing temps are causing a bit of re thinking on that one.
------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 11:11am
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New 177 owner here. Just joined the forum less than a month ago. We are thinking of joining you labor day weekend. We live on the eastern side of Missouri so it would be quite a trek for a weekend. Getting together with other "podders" would make the trip worth it, though. I'll let you know as soon as we decide. Would love to meet other podders!
------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 3:19pm
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We would love to meet you. It has been great fun in the past with some folks driving 4-5 hours. There are a lot of things to do in Weston and Kansas City, the park is nice, the campground small and usually quiet. One evening the Camp Host had to come and remind us R-podders that it was time to quiet down. My wife and I generally just hang out in the park, bicycle into Weston, or go for a hike. For us, meeting other podders has been the best! HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT! My wife is from St. Louis (South County), are you close to there at all?
------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: EmptyNesters
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 6:14pm
Camp driveway even sounds good right now. Our Rpod won't be delivered until mid April
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 7:54pm
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I hope we are thawed out by then. Snow today and again Monday.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 10:06pm
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Rain/Snow mix predicted here tonight. It was 84 yesterday. Spring is close though. The spring birds are back in the neighborhood. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2013 at 10:49pm
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The sandhill cranes are back in numbers so spring has to be close. I think as soon as it thaws enough to get to the pod camp driveway will get a workout! ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2013 at 7:01pm
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EmptyNesters glad that you can make it. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 4:18pm
Glad they are back up there.. we had a million of them spend most of the winter in the bean field north of us.. They are noisy.. and other things. ------------- |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 5:15pm
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I'm going to say that they are like the Snow Geese that parked for a week in the field of winter wheat that was about 3 inches tall, they left big green blobs over all the cars and trucks. You really had to worry about getting out of the car to walk to the truck as you could get bombed. Goose Very pretty to watch from the safety of the cab. ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 6:21pm
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We have a unique chance to see one of the rarest birds in North America in the Whooping Cranes that have started migrating on their own from here to Florida with the sandhills. After a number of attempts to guide them with aircraft etc. the scientists have a few released with wild sandhills. We saw them in the fall when they were getting ready to go, and I think I saw two of them in a flock of sandhills Friday. I hope they are successful getting some numbers again.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2013 at 6:42pm
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Awesome!!!! Hope to do some birding when we are in Door County this fall. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 9:41am
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Doc Tom, We live about an hour south of St. Louis. Just figured the mileage for the trip and it's right at 650 round trip. That's a lot of miles for a weekend trip. I would love to get together with other podders and get to know some of you, but I'm not sure it will be this Labor Day. :(
------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 11:02am
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Sorry to hear that but there will be another day. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 12:01pm
Oh come on.. What did you buy it for? to look at?? LOL.. what we do on those is to add a couple extra days on our own, in order to justify "the tow". ------------- |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 7:11pm
You will see lots of birds in Door County! Not likely the Whoopers though. Last time up we saw lots of swans and Pileated Woodpeckers, ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2013 at 7:19pm
Yes it is a long way. It takes us about 4 hours to get to my wife's mother' place in S. County (without towing). It would be a long trip, but lots of fun. If you ever do come through KC, PM me and perhaps we can meet up to say hi. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: francoisfrogpod
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2013 at 7:35pm
Thanks, Doc Tom. We'll take you up on that some day. So, it's the second day of spring and I'm leaving for work this morning. The temperature was 16 degrees. Our maiden voyage is supposed to be in two weeks. I'd better pack a winter coat. This is unusual for us this time of year and it's getting old. Just sayin'...
------------- Denny and Linda 2013 Pod 177 '08 Santa Fe |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2013 at 7:15am
I understand, light snow and freezing rain coming down right now with a promise of 3-7 inches of snow tomorrow and Sunday. We were supposed to be leaving on our first outing in about 4 hours . . . ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2013 at 8:40am
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Yeah, I was hoping to get out this weekend.. it's 18 out right now and I just put a load in the wood stove..
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2013 at 3:29pm
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Love Midwestern Springtime! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: betsypgarmy@yahoo.co
Date Posted: 15 May 2013 at 12:57pm
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Tom and Tina Looking forward to it! Thanks for the reminder Jim and Betsy and the Two Scotties
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Posted By: EmptyNesters
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 8:50pm
| We had to cancel our reservation, it turns out our son will be moving into the dorms at the UofM on that weekend. Maybe another time, I sure would like to meet other podders. We all have such good taste in camping trailers. |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 12:38am
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We will miss your company, hopefully another time. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: Poddie
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2013 at 6:39pm
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We plan to be there! Had fun last year! Audrey
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2013 at 9:44pm
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!!!! Great !!!! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: kaleidoscopegirl
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 10:12am
 My daughter will be stoked. I just made reservations for campsite #8! (please let me know if there is anything wrong with that site so I can change!) We just picked up our pod on July 9th - so we are pretty stoked to begin wearing that baby out! What is the count up to now? ------------- Erin - TV 2010 Buick Enclave - 2014 RP182G - Equalizer hitch 
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 6:12pm
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Site 8 is a fine site, pretty much in line with the rest of us. You will be right across the street from the camp host. One year he had to tell us to quiet down at 10 PM as we were keeping the children awake! Rowdy R-podders! The count is 5 for certain and another 2 possibles at this point. I have often been nicely surprised when one or two extras show up without having ever said a thing. The more the better. We just love our Rpod, as I think everyone who has one does. It just gets better every time we go out. We have a week in Colorado coming up soon, and then two weeks in Wisconsin and Minnesota after Labor Day. The pod is in the drive right now, did a few small mods yesterday getting ready for Colorado. You will probably find that every time you see another pod you will discover something you can add to yours. We often have at least our first meal together on Friday evening (sometimes other evenings also). Last year I treated to KC BBQ on evening one. If you are bicyclists there is an easy bike (or walking) trail into the town of Weston from one end of the park and it is a quaint little river town with lots of shops and good restaurants, a winery and a pub or two also. I don't remember where I posted it, but on this forum, or the Nation or on the Facebook page there is a list of other things to do nearby, but we usually just hang out in the park as we love to hike, bike and bird watch. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: betsypgarmy@yahoo.co
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 6:39pm
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The Conway's are reserved for three days over Labor Day at Weston for our Pod Retreat. We will bring games, food to share and of course, our two Scotties. Looking forward to seeing all of you! Betsy and Jim Conway
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Posted By: betsypgarmy@yahoo.co
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2013 at 6:45pm
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Hey neighbor We will be your neighbor in site #9 at Weston State Park Jim and Betsy Conway And the Two Scotties
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Posted By: kaleidoscopegirl
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 9:56am
Hey Neighbor! Looking forward to the rally! 
------------- Erin - TV 2010 Buick Enclave - 2014 RP182G - Equalizer hitch
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 4:18pm
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We are in site #11, Can't wait!!!!! We will be bringing our Brussel Griffon Brandi... We were just camping at Smithville lake and she did great... It was her first time...We saw another Pod there also and stopped to talk and meet...Told them about Labor Day... They were from Kansas City area...See you all soon!!!! Terri ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 4:58pm
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Terri, Glad the puppy did well. Looking forward to meeting her at Weston! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 5:11pm
opppps we are in site #10  ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 7:05pm
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Julia and Barbara from Arkansas just called and are making reservations for the event also. That makes 6 (if they can get the computer res system to work for them). It will be great to see them again! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 7:06pm
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There are still a few sites left at the park according to the computer res system! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 7:18am
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One more confirmed, "And then there were seven". That's about 20% of the park!!
------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 1:41pm
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Barb says that her and Julia will be in sit #18. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: Poddie
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2013 at 1:44pm
| Can't wait to see all the heads turn when we all pull in and set up. LOL |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 8:51am
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Ok Fellow 2013 Weston Bend Rpod Mini Rally attendees. There
is a lot to see and do in Kansas City and the surrounding area. Here are a few
things to consider if you get tired of just sitting around the park! Friday night we usually have dinner together, I will bring KC BBQ and baked beans. Feel free to add whatever you like. Last year most of us ended up spending evening meals and campfire time together, but that is not a requirement. http://mostateparks.com/park/weston-bend-state-park - http://mostateparks.com/park/weston-bend-state-park for information, maps, etc., on the park itself. http://westonmo.com/visit/main.html - http://westonmo.com/visit/main.html City of Weston, about ½ mile by foot or 1.5
by car, with information on all restaurants, shops, pubs, wineries, etc. http://www.stjomo.com/ - http://www.stjomo.com/ St. Joseph, MO, about 30 minutes north of the
park has museums, lots of Jesse James, and Pony Express things. http://www.zonarosa.com/ - http://www.zonarosa.com/ Zona Rosa is an moderate to upscale
restaurant and shopping district on I-29 just south of the park about 20-25
minutes. http://www.visitkc.com/events/labor-day/index.aspx - http://www.visitkc.com/events/labor-day/index.aspx A list of special events going on in Kansas
City over the holiday. https://www.claycountymo.gov/Historic_Sites/Jesse_James_Farm - https://www.claycountymo.gov/Historic_Sites/Jesse_James_Farm If you have an interest in Jesse James and
Civil War History, this is an interesting museum and site. http://www.visitkc.com/this-is-kansas-city/the-civil-war-kc/index.aspx - http://www.visitkc.com/this-is-kansas-city/the-civil-war-kc/index.aspx Other Civil War sites in and around Kansas
City http://www.visitindependence.com/ - http://www.visitindependence.com/ HJarry Trumans Home and Library and other sites
of interest in Independence, MO, about an hour’s drive http://www.countryclubplaza.com/ - http://www.countryclubplaza.com/ Country Club Plaza, upscale shopping and
dining just south of downtown Kansas City http://www.theroasterie.com/ - http://www.theroasterie.com/
If you are a coffee lover, sign up for a tour of this artisan coffee roaster,
fun and interesting. http://www.crowncenter.com/ - http://www.crowncenter.com/
Crown Center has an Irish Fest Labor Day Weekend, as well as an aquarium and
Legoland. A pirate exhibit is going on at Union Station, just across the street
from Crown Center. http://www.kcrenfest.com/ - http://www.kcrenfest.com/ The Kansas City Renaissance Festival is going
on also, about an hour from the park and is an interesting step into the past. http://www.santacaligon.com/ - http://www.santacaligon.com/ The Festival of all festivals in the KC area
over Labor Day, In Independence, Celebrating the trail head of three trails
west. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 9:11am
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Isn't there a Hallmark Card museum there as well? I was in KC for business a few years ago and recall going there. Seems to me some great barbecue restaurants also.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 9:46am
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You are right, there is a Hallmark museum. It is in the Crown Center , around 20th and Grand. I don't know the hours or days that they are open but it is a great place to see. The Irish Fest is also right there at Crown Center over Labor Day weekend. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 10:00am
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And there are probably around 100 other things of interest . . . Tina started mentioning them as soon as I posted the above. This list is just a start, several of the links will lead to other sites too. I left off a great nature center in St. Joseph, with mastodon fossils found in the area, right along side the MO River, and across the street from a Casino. There are several other casinos, great restaurants, a beautiful, state of the art, performing arts center (Kaufman Center), the Agricultural Hall of Fame, the National World War I Museum (fascinating), a NASCAR race track, great golf courses, other state, county and city parks, a brewery, Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, really just a ton of things. Living here, I often forget that KC is a place people come for their vacations. If you have a special interest or want to know about anything special, just ask. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 10:03am
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And the Kansas City Zoo. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 12:20pm
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I got some great seats at a Royals game there just by walking up. Fun town to visit. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 12:37pm
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There is a great little "side trip" on the west side to a marble factory, really neat if you are there when they are making marbles, and TONS of small toys and games.. Lots of old school stuff. http://www.moonmarble.com/ - Marbles.. ------------- |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2013 at 12:50pm
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Furpod, nice link, and it is an interesting place. Thanks for adding it to the list. It looks like they would be open on Saturday. The Royals are out of town until Monday when they have a home game. If you like sports, Sporting KC (Soccer/Football) has a game on the 31st (I think, it is on the KC link) and they are often sold out, check ahead. They are quite popular and the stadium is right next to a Cabela's.
------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 10:31pm
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I just received a note from Kristin at Forest River indicating they will be sending brochures, Lazy Frog Decals, Owners Group information and an R-pod cover for which to have a drawing. She also said there is a new R-pod dealer in St Joseph, MO, just a few miles north of Weston Bend, Beacon RV. ( http://www.campingfriend.com/BeaconRVPark/default.asp?file=Home - http://www.campingfriend.com/BeaconRVPark/default.asp?file=Home ) Another place to add to the list to visit while here. B ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2013 at 10:54am
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I met an interested party at Smithville Lake that said he had seen the POD's at a dealership in ST. Joe. He and his wife were thinking of getting out of the tent and off the ground by way of a POD.
Thank you in advance for all the time and energy that you have put into the get together. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 1:06pm
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I think we are up to 10 now! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: betsypgarmy@yahoo.co
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 2:14pm
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Dear Tom and Tina Thank you for all the hard work you are doing for the Weston PodFest! Jim and Betsy Conway Omaha, NE ------------- Betsy and Jim Conway Two Scotties 2012 Highlander 2012 R177 |
Posted By: ModPod
Date Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 8:43pm
| we're in 23, can't wait to see everybody and their pod! |
Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2013 at 7:55am
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I could be wrong, with additions and cancellations and some folks using more than one name, but we are at 10 or 11 at the moment. The weather forecast looks very warm, kind of like last year, but so far no major rain predicted. It has been hot here in the city. Weston Bend, under the trees will be cooler, and evenings and mornings have been pleasant!. Really looking forward to it. The pod is in the driveway all clean and ready, BBQ is on order, and we are READY!!! See you all on Friday!!!
------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2013 at 12:40pm
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Just have to get through the week. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee
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Posted By: DocTom
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2013 at 5:58pm
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7 pods and a good time was had by all!!! See you all next year or sooner! ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: Poddie
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2013 at 9:31pm
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Oh yes, this was so much fun!! I only wish I could have visited with everyone a little more. I am always so very tired but enjoy everyone so much! Thanks so much for all the wonderful food, fun conversation, helpful tips, and good times! Audrey
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