tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.comments2022-07-12T23:44:23.242-07:00fpoole's Roam'n ROG Blogfpoolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-15768276430680407802022-03-30T16:44:05.395-07:002022-03-30T16:44:05.395-07:00Waay Kewl!..I'm enjoying looking at your pics ...Waay Kewl!..I'm enjoying looking at your pics and adventures..<br />Fuel prices really suck right now..I paid $5.88 for diesel yesterday.(Chelan)...<br />Hope you are well and able to still wonder around..Upriverdavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601944771241016039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-77003042672994737562017-04-02T16:30:45.061-07:002017-04-02T16:30:45.061-07:00Jeep, whoa... kewl, perfect match Didn't know...Jeep, whoa... kewl, perfect match Didn't know about the Audi, sorry also Peg... so sorry... but Great that you now have an "off road" rig... so much better on the dirt roads... Let me know what direction you'll be heading and we might be able to cross paths.. Happy trails... fun eh??<br />fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-69333188666799834662017-04-02T16:13:53.919-07:002017-04-02T16:13:53.919-07:00Frank,
I have now been to most of the places you w...Frank,<br />I have now been to most of the places you wrote about. I got a new Jeep to haul "LeDroppe" so I could go to places the Audi would not get to, plus my insurance company totaled it after hitting a rock on a road in Utah. I have almost gotten "The Silver Pullet" ready to roll. I will be doing a shake down cruise soon then off I go around May 1st. I plan on being gone Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048591609015695375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-46475122163059564592016-12-19T18:40:20.470-08:002016-12-19T18:40:20.470-08:00Avenza, yup to all of them and more... used it for...Avenza, yup to all of them and more... used it for Nav when I had the buggy... used a Table, Samsung II or something... works well if you have the maps... Google works too... sigh, so many maps, so little time... Orxy or something like that is good too..<br />But I have my Nefarious Arch Nemesis, Ms "Garmin" that keeps me on my toes... especially when "Dumped" out in the fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-64748829530226872392016-12-19T18:36:15.486-08:002016-12-19T18:36:15.486-08:00Thanks Rich, good idea, maybe I'll start a Blo...Thanks Rich, good idea, maybe I'll start a Blog... Oh wait.. time for a beer... I keep threatening to get out the Big Boy's camera for stars, so just might. Took some of the super moon over at Elephant's Butt.. err, Butte... some came out ok, most not.. we'll see... see ya on the trails, slowly making way back to PNW... will advise if you're up for camping.. cheers..fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-30347168868393090672016-12-19T18:34:10.389-08:002016-12-19T18:34:10.389-08:00Hey frank, do you use gps apps on your phone? Rece...Hey frank, do you use gps apps on your phone? Recently discovered avenza maps and Gaia gps. And to make maps caltopo . Be awesome to check out the spots around you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274694670172507965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-85348412417649448472016-12-19T18:31:14.615-08:002016-12-19T18:31:14.615-08:00Sure are a rolling stone dude. Seems like you'...Sure are a rolling stone dude. Seems like you're learning a lot about what the best and most economical way to go, an stay. Also all the mail stuff . You could write a book, or a blog, oh it is a blog. Never Mind. Hang some hummingbird feeders out in Death Valley an get the big lense out why don, cha? Happy trails Franco Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274694670172507965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-26848096180080363852016-12-16T15:50:20.864-08:002016-12-16T15:50:20.864-08:00Thanks Larry.
I understand there was a "Bett...Thanks Larry.<br /><br />I understand there was a "Better" campground further down the road, but it was full.. I just wanted to get a feel for it... Nice area. Long drive at 40mph. hehehh, see you on the trails...<br />cheers..fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-80945076245583077492016-12-16T15:43:27.131-08:002016-12-16T15:43:27.131-08:00Sorry to hear about Nel. Peg and I went to Big Ben...Sorry to hear about Nel. Peg and I went to Big Bend last year with le Droppe and camped in a beautiful place, a big bowl at the top of the park. Happy travels, LarryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048591609015695375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-15168977940303141972016-11-24T10:25:02.075-08:002016-11-24T10:25:02.075-08:00Heyya Larry, thanks and the best for All Y'all...Heyya Larry, thanks and the best for All Y'all too...<br />You cooking a turkey in the Drop?? heheh, fun...<br />Hope all is well.. see ya on the trails...fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-22795132710051822732016-11-24T09:41:36.670-08:002016-11-24T09:41:36.670-08:00Happy Thanksgiving Frank!Happy Thanksgiving Frank!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048591609015695375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-77318871803796975362016-04-19T19:18:45.323-07:002016-04-19T19:18:45.323-07:00Yah, I've been seeing those.. Polaris has one....Yah, I've been seeing those.. Polaris has one. My concern is the torque needed to climb up trails. I've been "looking at" the Yamaha 200 trail bike and someone suggested the Enduro Trail bikes... I wanted to get something street legal to cruise around in and also hit the trails if need be. I thought about the electrics, but wasn't sure they had enough "Umph!!" fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-80153642172155558332016-04-19T17:10:29.385-07:002016-04-19T17:10:29.385-07:00I rented a Pedego electric bike a couple of months...I rented a Pedego electric bike a couple of months ago while visiting family in S. California. It was a really nice way to get around. You can pedal some for exercise but easily travel 20 -25 mph or so with just the motor. A range of 30-35 miles on a charge is pretty typical. We went about 75 miles that day but swapped the battery out mid-day. These are much lighter than a motorcycle (55 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184565666842315140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-48667149379906166852016-04-18T11:54:01.747-07:002016-04-18T11:54:01.747-07:00Yah, while I luved the TD I had, it's good for...Yah, while I luved the TD I had, it's good for weekends and 3 seasons. I have had it in the snow/winter, believe 19F and it was fine, but I always had a "home" to go back to and restock/resupply. <br />Some are doing it full time in a TD, but I wanted something a little more "comfy" as I'm now Full time, no home to head back to. Were I to do it all over again, I fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-70602211659752621492016-04-17T17:55:24.670-07:002016-04-17T17:55:24.670-07:00Hi Frank, Have you thought about downsizing back ...Hi Frank, Have you thought about downsizing back to a Teardrop? No sense having such a big rig if no need to tow the buggy. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184565666842315140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-37430400808245990322016-03-23T10:15:41.341-07:002016-03-23T10:15:41.341-07:00ahh.. got it, thanks Shannon...
figured out how to...ahh.. got it, thanks Shannon...<br />figured out how to tell who the "Unknowns" are.. heheh, nice to have a name eh?? thanks..fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-81176750663256878322016-03-23T10:12:58.414-07:002016-03-23T10:12:58.414-07:00?? heheh, Unknown, haven't been to the Oregon ...?? heheh, Unknown, haven't been to the Oregon Caves yet, did the Ape Caves in WA, that was kewl... I'll be heading up the coast from San Fran and suspect I'll be able to do the Oregon ones at that time.. sigh, so many caves, so little time... I'm trying to hit an "Ice Cave" NW New Mexico. One thing I have learned and of course will not remember next time is when the fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-48844552514587905972016-03-23T10:06:16.376-07:002016-03-23T10:06:16.376-07:00Great post Frank. Have always wanted to do to the ...Great post Frank. Have always wanted to do to the Grand Canyon.<br />Have you been to the Oregon Caves? I remember going there with my Dad when I was about 11 years old and thought it was amazing. Not sure what I would think now, but want to get my kids over there soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851049453122811993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-36434821245061668712016-03-01T09:28:25.977-08:002016-03-01T09:28:25.977-08:00Thanks Ben, email sent... Let me know if you have ...Thanks Ben, email sent... Let me know if you have any questions on the Tear Drop.. heheh They are a kick, luv'em.... and for Dive Campouts, perfect...<br />till the next one..... Trip that is, not clots...<br />cheers..<br />fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-31554517296821241782016-03-01T03:34:10.029-08:002016-03-01T03:34:10.029-08:00Hi Frank, I am a fellow diver and hope to soon be...Hi Frank, I am a fellow diver and hope to soon be a teardrop owner as well (waiting for my youngest to leave the nest next year). When I'm not out enjoying the outdoors (which unfortunately is the majority of the time), I work as a family physician in Baltimore. I've been quietly following your blog for a while as a way to vicariously enjoy some beautiful places but was saddened to Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14184565666842315140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-74351608066562790042016-02-18T16:34:29.332-08:002016-02-18T16:34:29.332-08:00Heheh, thanks Larry for clarifying it, I thought i...Heheh, thanks Larry for clarifying it, I thought it might be, but I usually get it wrong... I enjoy reading about your trips on the Camp Inn forum, keep'er going... fun... we'll cross trails I'm sure, eventually... cheers..<br />fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-30124977532736452422016-02-18T15:26:24.638-08:002016-02-18T15:26:24.638-08:00Unknown is Peg and Larry that bought your droppe. ...Unknown is Peg and Larry that bought your droppe. Hopefully I have fixed the unknown. Wishing you well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16048591609015695375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-714466986494904642016-02-18T12:38:13.689-08:002016-02-18T12:38:13.689-08:00Thanks Ben, yep, apparently it was. I always figu...Thanks Ben, yep, apparently it was. I always figured it would happen while diving, so surprise it happened on dry land..heheh, dry as in AZ area... making a come back... hope all is well..<br />fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-33022076020392700852016-02-18T12:34:35.675-08:002016-02-18T12:34:35.675-08:00Woah! That was a really close call. Stay well!
-...Woah! That was a really close call. Stay well!<br />-Ben SlossBen Slosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514229063230645582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085089394571961196.post-42107467942371968852016-02-18T12:30:36.130-08:002016-02-18T12:30:36.130-08:00Thanks, heheh, to "Unknown"... yep, lear...Thanks, heheh, to "Unknown"... yep, learning not to count on anything...fpoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432793376738814371noreply@blogger.com