Sad Day
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Sad Day
by Flyer on 10/16/2010, 3:00 pm
Yup, that time of year for us here in NW Montana, had to get the 'Cat home and emptied today. All the goodies are out, water system drained and flushed with anti-freeze, parked in its spot on the driveway not to move until next spring.
We had a good year camping though, lots of nights out and fun doing the 4 wheelin' and having fun with our good friends.
Oh well, looking forward to next years camping allready!
We had a good year camping though, lots of nights out and fun doing the 4 wheelin' and having fun with our good friends.
Oh well, looking forward to next years camping allready!
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Re: Sad Day
by joelabq on 10/16/2010, 4:13 pm
We just put ours away after last weeks final trip. It's still warm enough here in NM, but kids have school and holidays usually don't yield camping due to other family functions.
It's always sad, makes me want to camp, but also is a nice break so that I have something to look forward to next year.
Joel
It's always sad, makes me want to camp, but also is a nice break so that I have something to look forward to next year.
Joel
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Re: Sad Day
by RichGeorge on 10/16/2010, 5:01 pm
Finished winterizing ours today as well, low temps getting close to freezing, so I couldn't wait much longer. Was on a mission and did some anti-mousizing too.
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Re: Sad Day
by schrowang on 10/16/2010, 5:08 pm
And they all settled down for a long winter's nap.
My Cat's down for the winter too. Did an overnight at an all season CG in Bellingham, MA. Cleaned, vacuumed and spruced up the inside. Outside was done just before we left NC. We'll do the anti-freeze tomorrow.
Nighty, night kitty!
My Cat's down for the winter too. Did an overnight at an all season CG in Bellingham, MA. Cleaned, vacuumed and spruced up the inside. Outside was done just before we left NC. We'll do the anti-freeze tomorrow.
Nighty, night kitty!
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Re: Sad Day
by Sean on 10/16/2010, 7:57 pm
Well I am alright I still have four trips booked for this year, the last one will be on 29 December untill the first of January, 
I hope it's not going to be too cold.
Sean
I hope it's not going to be too cold.
Sean
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Re: Sad Day
by AVid on 10/17/2010, 2:32 am
Always been jealous of those who can camp almost year round. Winterized ours a few weeks ago.
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Re: Sad Day
by Glen Schumann on 10/17/2010, 6:29 am
Will winterize 10/30 but hoping to use by early March.
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Re: Sad Day
by Rhino on 10/17/2010, 9:17 am
This is the best time of the year to travel in the South. Nice and warm in day and cool at night to sleep. Will do some serious traveling now until the middle of May.
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Re: Sad Day
by Tracker16 on 10/17/2010, 10:40 am
Gave mine a good dose of anti-freeze,washed, and the DW did the inside.Put the cat on the side drive under the lean-to... 
See ya next spring.
Sean I am very
that you get to camp until January.It will probly be -10F here,or-23.3C for our European and Canadian friends.
See ya next spring.Sean I am very
that you get to camp until January.It will probly be -10F here,or-23.3C for our European and Canadian friends.
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Re: Sad Day
by azandy700 on 10/17/2010, 1:39 pm
We envy all you people south. i winterized our Cat last weekend and will do my Dad's next weekend. Just seems like the year ended so soon. Can't wait to semi retire some day. We can't hardly start here till late April. Oh well, more time to post and learn more here. We have 50+ days already figured for next year. About the same as our 2010 season ended up.
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Re: Sad Day
by Stanford on 10/17/2010, 2:15 pm
No Sad Day for the Retired Folks. We are in Kinards,SC tonight on our way to Myrtle Beach, SC for a week, then in November will check out Asheville, NC again, and then head for Florida for the Winter. And Yes we down here in the South Do Have It GREAT. Hey Mike come on down the Weathers Great. Jim
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Re: Sad Day
by Carpe Diem on 10/17/2010, 3:15 pm
Took mine out for a end of year pheasant hunt this weekend too. Sad when we rolled in the driveway, knowing that we had to clean it out. Will get it winterized in the days to come
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Re: Sad Day
by riverrat on 10/17/2010, 3:26 pm
did ours last weekend. forgot a few things in it and had to untie a few strings to get under the cover. it only took a few minutes,but sad getting back in and knowing its over till spring
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Re: Sad Day
by Jim&Dianne73 on 10/17/2010, 3:42 pm
Camped this weekend with friends and hoping to get a few more times in before winter. We have alot of places close so try to push until the last minute . Jim
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Re: Sad Day
by TC on 10/17/2010, 3:47 pm
I refuse to give up!!
I have my space heater, electric mattress warmer, mittens, wool socks, thermal long johns, stocking cap and hot cocoa. I also have...extra wood for the fire, and brand new bottles of 12 year old Scotch and Irish Whiskey.
Winter camping can be awesome!!
TC
I have my space heater, electric mattress warmer, mittens, wool socks, thermal long johns, stocking cap and hot cocoa. I also have...extra wood for the fire, and brand new bottles of 12 year old Scotch and Irish Whiskey.
Winter camping can be awesome!!
TC
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Re: Sad Day
by jakomom53 on 10/18/2010, 2:52 am
We try to camp all year long, weather permitting! We just re-winterize after each use!
I wish we were retired and could go all the time... love it!
I wish we were retired and could go all the time... love it!
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Re: Sad Day
by dragynj on 10/18/2010, 3:31 am
Winterized last week, but still holding out hope for one more trip! Looking to take it tailgating for a weekend at a WSU football game in a couple weeks!! GO COUGS!
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Re: Sad Day
by kwf904 on 10/18/2010, 8:03 am
We have one more weekend (this coming weekend) planned and then she goes to sleep for the winter.
Jim
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not sad here
by this old guy rules on 10/18/2010, 10:49 am
im in south texas no snow here or ice the only snow ive seen was a freak storm in 2005 we enjoy our kittycat all year round
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Re: Sad Day
by mattebury on 10/25/2010, 2:14 pm
Interesting, for me in SoCal, I'm just getting ready to take it out of storage to get ready for winter camping in our deserts.
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Re: Sad Day
by pioneerman on 10/25/2010, 3:29 pm
i just put my cat up for the winter. waxed and winterized it. i swear it grows 2 foot everytime i wax it.
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Re: Sad Day
by f150k on 10/25/2010, 3:43 pm
Got home today from camping this weekend at 4:30 PM had it ready for winter by 6:00, its just sad to think that it will be 6 or 7 months before she will be on the road again.
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Re: Sad Day
by ScottandGrace on 10/25/2010, 4:20 pm
f150k wrote:Got home today from camping this weekend at 4:30 PM had it ready for winter by 6:00, its just sad to think that it will be 6 or 7 months before she will be on the road again.
We're in the same boat er, trailer. We only get 4-5 mos of use from the Cat a year because of our lousy weather and state CG reservation policy. During the winter the Cat's under a cover which at least seems to stop the aging process (the trailers, not mine).
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Re: Sad Day
by jeepingjason on 10/26/2010, 2:08 am
Y`all are making me feel a little guilty here, Being I am packing the cat today for a five day trip. hope to get in the fall colors and enjoy a campfire
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Re: Sad Day
by BobnPi on 10/26/2010, 2:42 am
This is the beginning of my serious camping time. I don't expect to have to worry about freezing until some time in December. Probably won't miss more than a few weeks total due to the cold. I hate camping when it's 100°+ during the day and in the high 80's and above at night. July - August are my least favorite times to camp. That's ok since I"m going to hit the lottery this weekend and go full time north in the summer and south in the winter.
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Re: Sad Day
by dragynj on 10/26/2010, 3:49 am
The Cat is getting a stay of execution!! Lined up a tailgating trip in a couple weeks. Heading to Pullman, WA to tailgate the WSU/Cal football game with some new friends. Should be a great last trip of the season for us, can't wait!
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Re: Sad Day
by TeamPlumlee on 11/1/2010, 10:36 am
this old guy rules wrote:im in south texas no snow here or ice the only snow ive seen was a freak storm in 2005 we enjoy our kittycat all year round
Feel guilty since we use ours year round also . Currently at the deer lease for the winter then back home this spring to be used during the summer!!
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Re: Sad Day
by retired2 on 11/1/2010, 2:14 pm
We just brought our Cat home from the shop. Had a few details to take care of (and wanted it ready in case we decide to go again). Have drained water lines and will blow air through them tomorrow and put antifreeze in the traps. That should hold us in case we don't get out again until spring. I know the Cat will be used for sleeping quarters for grandchildren at Christmas! An electric heater and all is well.
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