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Padlin

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Posted: 08/21/08 05:10am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Best I can do is guess, maybe 15-20 nights so far, but another 3 weeks coming up between Sept and Oct which are our favorite months. If it weren't for the trailer we would probably only get away for 2 weeks a year (which is what we got away before we got it) and probably 0 weekends.


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Posted: 08/21/08 07:10am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

97 nights so far! Seassonal site on Kentucky lake. We spend two to three weeks at a time then come home.

Don't know how I ended up on page two? I was on page 4 when I replied


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We both work, bought the MH last year. Only got out on weekends last year...at least 3 a month.
This year have been out to state parks, farthest being 3 hours away...and are taking our first week long trip after Labor Day!
Can't wait. We throw $$$ in a box all winter (don't RV at all in winter) and have our RV fund for the summer! Folks ALWAYS want to know "How much does it cost you?" And my response is always that it is worth it just to bring my PETS, sleep in my own bed - have my own stuff - ...so if a 8 hour trip round trip costs $190.00 in fuel, $60.00 on food I just don't think you can beat that!

Flyfisherman128

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Up until this year we went every other weekend from Memorial Day to Thanksgiving. This year we have been out three times. Might get out three more.

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We both work and average between 70 and 75 nights a year. Got to reduce the work related stress somehow LOL


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This yr has been rough because of illness but we usually go 3 weekends out of each month plus a 10-day or so trip.


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Camping season is May thru to beginning of October for us. Last year (our first) we were out 60 nights (and we had a hobby farm at home with horses etc!). This year, no horses but not many more nights - 63 for this year (we have reservations till Canada's Thanksgiving. I can't wait till we are retired and can spend more time on the road!


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We've been camping every weekend since April some 2 day some 3 day a few 4 day and a couple 5 days weekends.


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Lets see:

So far this year only 14 nights (busy summer). Have labor day weekend plans and weekend after. Gonna try to get at least 10-15 more nights in before time to winterize.


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I'm not retired, or I'd have more days than this:

2006 40 nights, 2007 46 nights, 2008 51 nights. (I do keep a log so to track costs.) It's mostly weekends with a couple 5 - 7 day trips thrown in as holiday weekends provide opportunites.

I did 51 days in 10 months this year, so I'm taking two months off to reacquaint myself with chores around the house and accumulate some more vacation time.


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