Bebe, new pic

Here is a picture of our puppy with her Miniature Schauzer puppy cut.

Dakotah Meadows RV Park @ Mystic Lake Casino

We spend a week at this park. We were very impressed overall. Very clean and well kept park. No pool, but the bathrooms and laundries were very clean. Everyone that worked there was pleasant and helpfull. They have fuel on site at better prices that elsewhere nearby. Location is almost in the Metro MSP/St Paul area. Therefore there is much shopping etc in the area. I didn't use it, but they have a fully enclosed self service car and RV wash. It would accomadate even the largest rigs. I would expect it to cosy 15-20 buck for a largish motorhome. You buy tokens, but unused ones will be refunded. Nice set up with a catwalk to reach the top etc. We are going back in early July for another week when Mary has to work in the city. The only possible downside is that your neighbor is parked right next door on a shared hookup island. We didn't find that to be a issue though.

I think it was about 28 bucks a day. Has WIFI, but no cable TV. It's so close to the city that it isn't needed, you can get all the local on air stuff easy.

FMCA Rally at Albert Lee, MN

We arrived on the first day we could, Tuesday. It then turned into a wet mess. Tons of rain turned much of the fairgrounds into a mud bog. We had to stay put until Wednesday morning when it dried up a bit But no more people were allowed to park on the grounds. They were redirected to the high school parking lot for the duration. Sort of spoiled the event for many I'd guess. We drove cart to move handicapped folks around on Thursday and Wednesday evenings. That was nice and we met many of the Badger charpter folks. Great time and great folks. Can't say the same for the rally itself. I'd have to say much of it was poorly ran. No food on the grounds or even soft drinks or coffee. The seminars were ok in about half the cases, but many were just sales pitches not educational really. Due to the weather the evening entertainment was moved into the horse barn. Ok for wenesday, but not after that. Hot, and generally unpleasant surroundings. Spend a bit and get a covered stage. I know they were concerned about weather, but....

Many folks I talked to felt the same way and especially those put out of the fairgrounds. Didn't seem like the city did much either. No listing of churhes/locations/service times or other events..

Not sure I'd attend agin. But many stated this was the exception, not the rule, so I guess we'll see.

No photos, nothing remarkable to show. Only Winnies and Newmars on display. No one from Tiffin or their dealers.

Meet Bebe

We have a new traveling companion. Bebe the Minature Schunazer pup. What a delightful little creature. She was 10 weeks when we got her, now is just under 14 weeks. Very smart girl, but very spoiled as well of course. She has taken to life with us very well, she is a bundle of energy as expected and love to chew most anything including toes, shoes and socks. She has been very easy to train and gives us very obvious clues when she needs to go out etc. We have taken her on many tripos in the car and Jeep and she does well. She'll nap in her crate without any issues as well.

Back home...what's been happening?

A week after we got back from our trip to the Southeast, we took our Bay into Shorewood RV for some follow up warranty work and a engine, gen and chassis service. It wasn't due yet, but I thought it would be agood idea.

The windshield wipers failed again the first time I used them after having them fixed in Red Bay. Very frustrating, just a poor design in my opinion. If it happens agin, Bob T will be getting a call and some other actions will be taken. I am very displeased about this. The saving grace is that is really the only issue we have had with ethe motorhome.

We bought a new Jeep Unlimited Sahara to use as a toad on future trips. We ended up spending more on rentals while gone that we expected. That's what drove that decision. I had Shorewood put the Blue Ox baseplate on the Jeep when we went back to pick up the Bay. They also wired the Brake Buddy, failsafe, etc. We had a problem where the Jeep front tires locked in a slight right turn while driving back home. I had given Shorewood detailed instructions on how to hookup the brake buddy and they chose to ignore them and give us instruction that said to not keep the key in the car in the Acc position. Since they were the experts we followed their advice. We ended up completely ruining the two front tires. Nope I wasn't happy.

I though Shorewood should pay for the tires and any damage to the Jeep. Of course they didn't. Ended up that they did pay for the tires, installation and a 4 wheel alignment. They are also responsible for any future issues related to the front end of the Jeep. Warranty or not. I had to get tough and threaten further action, but they did agree. Bottom line: follow you owners manual and don't deviate.

Just been cleaning and waxing the motorhome getting ready for the FMCA convention in Albert Lee mid June. Can't wait to tour the Spam factory.

Signed up for the Fall TRVN Rally in tennessee in october and the next spring Rally in Alabame near Perdidio Key. That'll be fun.

All for now.