Kunena Site Syndication http://www.militarycampgrounds.us Sun, 26 May 2013 03:01:31 +0000 Kunena 1.6 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/components/com_kunena/template/default/images/icons/rss.png http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/ en-gb http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/13-humor/11673-memorial-day-tips#11673 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/13-humor/11673-memorial-day-tips#11673 This was posted in the latest Hensley Newsletter:

Memorial Day Tips

Hensley-Hitch-Memorial-Day Welcome to the First Annual Memorial Day Tips Newsletter. Whether you're a newbie trying out your travel trailer or 5th wheel for the first time or a seasoned (or seasonal) veteran who tends to forget those lessons learned, I think you'll find some nuggets of wisdom here.

1) All gas stations are not trailer friendly. Just because you can squeeze in doesn't mean you can squeeze out. Gas station owners take great pains in placing their building at a specific distance from the pumps to give you the illusion of turning space. Sit out in the road and block traffic for as long as necessary to determine the likelihood of a damage-free exit.

2) Map out the nearest Wal-Mart and RV Dealer from your campsite. Remember what you forgot last year? Me neither. You'll forget it again. So will I.

3) If you are camping with a brother-in-law, he will proclaim himself the "campfire expert." This will certainly involve a gas can. Keep the kids at a safe distance. Preferably, another state.

4) If you have full-hookups, upon arrival immediately inspect your neighbor's black water valve. If it is the Open position, kindly inform the rookie that full-hookups does not equate a free flowing sewage system. If he doesn't believe you, invite him for a beer and strategically place his chair directly downwind of his faux pax. He'll get the message.

5) There will be a 30 degree difference in temperature between Saturday and Monday. This is a scientific law, not a theory. Every Memorial Day. Yes, Canadians, it's also 30 degrees for you, because you're in Canada. And it's cold. Or hot. Pack accordingly.

6) RV parks and state campgrounds advertise the campsite length according to your trailer length. They assume you will be towing the trailer by hand and are in no need of a place for the vehicle. You will be forced to park on the road. Always leave someone in the campsite who can reach the gas pedals so that you can move the vehicle for the people around you who are trying to park their trailers.

7) The check-in line at the park entrance will stretch out to Labor Day. Be patient and remember the sixteen year-old checking you in is busy juggling his job with an active social media life. A display of violence will only land you on his facebook page and Youtube account. By Saturday afternoon you'll be a headline on The Drudge Report.

8) However, it is acceptable to practice your "off my meds" glare for the half dozen guys who want to help you park your rig. You're better off flying solo. Just make sure you ask the ten-year old across from you to move his Suburban so you can squeeze in.]]> Humor Sat, 25 May 2013 14:11:55 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/13-humor/11673-memorial-day-tips#11673 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11671-i-10-washboard-and-other-bad-roads#11671 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11671-i-10-washboard-and-other-bad-roads#11671
My question is there an alternative route...or a suggested speed to tow a 39 ft 5'ver to lessen the impact?]]> Pot Pourri Fri, 24 May 2013 08:36:17 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11671-i-10-washboard-and-other-bad-roads#11671 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/2-announcements/11669-pelican-point-rv-park-information-added#11669 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/2-announcements/11669-pelican-point-rv-park-information-added#11669
Information can be found here.]]> Announcements Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:39 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/2-announcements/11669-pelican-point-rv-park-information-added#11669 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/3-directory-software-discussion-and-questions/11651-added-registration-code-now-cant-access-the-file#11651 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/3-directory-software-discussion-and-questions/11651-added-registration-code-now-cant-access-the-file#11651 Directory Software Discussion and Questions Sat, 18 May 2013 21:49:59 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/3-directory-software-discussion-and-questions/11651-added-registration-code-now-cant-access-the-file#11651 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/23-military-campground-camp-host-positions/11650-seeking-camp-host-position#11650 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/23-military-campground-camp-host-positions/11650-seeking-camp-host-position#11650 Resume attached:
Al & Wanda Murray
163 Old Corinth Road
Mt. Olivet, KY 41064
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606-842-1031 (cell) 606-724-5693 (home)


Resume Objective/Goal:
Kentucky husband and wife team seeking camp host position for the winter months in warm climate.

Qualifications:
Al Murray:
Retired USN with 28 years of service
Owner/Operator Lawn Care for 10 years
School Bus Driver & Mechanic for 16 years
Farm owner
Ordained Minister
Concealed Weapons Instructor
Capable of repairing/maintaining most equipment and property
Excellent communication skills and fun-loving personality

Wanda Murray:
Retired Office Manager (17 yrs.) for School District
Semi-Professional Entertainer with Karaoke Equipment/Speakers (Country/Gospel/Oldies/Patriotic)
Farm owner
Excellent communication skills and fun-loving personality

Education:
Al & Wanda are both HS graduates.

Al Murray:
1964 US Navy Jet Engine Theory and Maintenance School, Certificate
1974 State Tech Institute, Memphis, TN AA degree
1985 Southern New Hampshire University, BS in Technical Business
2003 KY School Bus Inspector Certification
2010 Conceal Weapons Carry Instructor Certification

Wanda Murray:
1965-68 Bible College – did not graduate, Studied Missions and Music

Accomplishments:
Al retired as Command Master Chief of Oceana Naval Air Base, VA Beach, Virginia receiving awards too numerous to mention during his Naval career.
Wanda was “Employee of the Year” when retiring in 2009 from the Robertson County School District, Mt. Olivet, KY.

Work Experience:
Al Murray:
Court Security Officer, Robertson County Court System 2009 to Current (Al is part time in security.)
Mechanic & School Bus Driver, Robertson County Board of Education 1993 to 2009 (Retired)
USN 1964 to 1992 (Retired CMC of Oceana Naval Air Base)

Wanda Murray:
Office/HR Manager, Robertson County Board of Education 1992 to 2009
Trainer/Part Owner, Leads Telemarketing, 1981 to 1991

References:

*Randy Insko, Sheriff 606-724-5511
Mt. Olivet, KY 41064
*Chuck Brown, Supt. of Schools 606-724-5431
Robertson County Schools
Mt. Olivet
*Diane & Bill Mulkins, Kentucky Good Sam Directors 270-945-6857
200 Finch Ct.
Vine Grove, KY 40175

Personal Info: We have a 2011 38 ft. Montana 5th Wheel. Al is also skilled as minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical.
We have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.]]> Military Campground Camp Host Positions Sat, 18 May 2013 16:11:59 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/23-military-campground-camp-host-positions/11650-seeking-camp-host-position#11650 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11645-reservations#11645 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11645-reservations#11645 General Military Campgrounds Topics Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:35 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11645-reservations#11645 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11641-fulltime-rving#11641 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11641-fulltime-rving#11641 Pot Pourri Fri, 17 May 2013 00:25:26 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11641-fulltime-rving#11641 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11634-walmart#11634 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11634-walmart#11634 Pot Pourri Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:57 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/16-pot-pourri/11634-walmart#11634 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11614-discounts-at-fort-george-meade-md-rv-park#11614 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11614-discounts-at-fort-george-meade-md-rv-park#11614
Check out Fort George G. Meade on facebook under others post.

www.facebook.com/FtMeade?fref=ts]]> General Military Campgrounds Topics Mon, 13 May 2013 19:07:04 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11614-discounts-at-fort-george-meade-md-rv-park#11614 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11602-use-of-campgrounds#11602 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11602-use-of-campgrounds#11602 General Military Campgrounds Topics Sun, 12 May 2013 14:49:30 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11602-use-of-campgrounds#11602 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11596-question-about-motor-home-size-limits#11596 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11596-question-about-motor-home-size-limits#11596
First, great site! New to all of this and looking forward to seeing the country at my pace. I've looked through the southeastern parks and was wondering where I can find what/where the size limits are. We just bought a 39' motor home and some of my friends have told me that I will not be allowed in quite a few parks because of lot size availability. Is calling each facility the only way to find out in advance or did I miss a previous topic on this. Thanks in advance, and again, great site.

JJ]]> General Military Campgrounds Topics Sun, 12 May 2013 00:01:17 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11596-question-about-motor-home-size-limits#11596 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11592-campgound-price#11592 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11592-campgound-price#11592
SO, here's what I wrote to ICE and the response, and my response to it back again.

COPY BEGINS:
NOTE TO ICE:

We are retired military and travel extensively with our RV and stay often in Military campgrounds, a benefit I earned through service - am also a 100% Disabled vet.
Must say we're completely disappointed with the price for a single night of camping $60 - this is camping - not a hotel. Although it's great to see new MCG's it's not so great when the price is this outrageous. You do sit in first place in one category - probably the highest price of any campground in the country, and we've been from border to border and coast to coast.
You say in one response to another retired brother that you did research. I believe you should have done research to compare your price to other military campgrounds in the nation, not to find the highest price of any. You're even above the "resort" style private campgrounds.
SO, first, can you explain why this price is so high? And, can you explain why we should consider this a "benefit" and not a cash cow for the MRW ... seems that's what it may be, at least that is, if you can find anyone retired that can afford it.
What if you open, and no one comes? That would certainly teach a lesson in pricing. Well, maybe campers will come, but we won't be in the group, that's for sure.
Do we sound a little annoyed, yes, we certainly are. You exist on our military base with no overhead, no profit, no advertising, and mostly volunteers to run it - and we consider this an insult to the AD and retired military community that spent our careers defending the land you sit on right now.

SO, maybe to assist with your research, in coast to coast military campgrounds - and deleting California and a few in the DC area - the prices run between $12 and $20 a night, generally. SO, $60 a night it more than double, we expected benefits for our service, not a milking of our retired pay.

NOTE TO Forum: In her reply below, she calls me “sir” instead of a name, implies a ‘canned response’ … and similar if not identical to the others so far. We’re probably beating a dead horse, generally figuring this will soon enough fill with DOD using our taxpayer Per Diem to pay for it because housing is so expensive in that area – stick the rest in the wallet - another screw the taxpayer coup for abusers of the system.

MWR Reply:

Sir,
Thank you for your comment card, all comments and concerns are how we evaluate improve our services. DFMWR at Fort Belvoir spent a lot of time doing research and time developing the plan for our Travel Camp. The price is $60.00 per night and we are sorry that is not within your travel budget.

We hope that you considered giving us an opportunity to show you our Travel Camp even if you are not an overnight guest. The Travel Camp has 52 sites each are fully loaded with water, electric, sewer, cable TV, wifi, a picnic table and fire ring. Each site has a great view of the Potomac River and is located between two fishing piers that turn out great catches year round. The site of your choice will be 40 foot in length and 20 feet wide with a 10 foot by 10 foot extension where your picnic table will sit. There is also extra space for RVs longer than 40ft on both ends of the pull thru sites of about 12ft, the back in sites have an extra space of just 12ft. The Travel Camp also has a community pavilion and fire pit for group gatherings.
We hope that you will make time to give us a try or visit and let us know how your experience compares to other comparable campgrounds. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Again thank you for your comment and sorry for the disappointment in our pricing but we hope you see the value in our Travel Camp when you visit us.

Hope you have a great day and safe travels!
Brianna
Brianna M. Kipper
Outdoor Recreation Director
Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation

My reply to her note: I notice in her response, nothing in that MCG that others don’t have too, so nothing extra for the ‘supposed’ higher price we spend. Bragging about concrete pad, water, sewer, and power?? For $60 ?? Give us a break!!

MY REPLY TO HER RESPONSE:

ICE system is designed to communicate between the users of MWR and staff, not simply to accept compliments you can copy and stick on the walk for a job well done.

Looks like your sending out a 'canned reply' to anyone that asks about this pricing - it's not about "within our travel budget", our travel budget it fine and healthy on it's own, it's about overpricing a benefit we earned as US military veterans defending this country.

IF you truly did research, you'd have asked the people that use military campgrounds, not the people that want to milk the RV guys for an overpriced campground.

If we take the time to write you a comment, we deserve the respect of a reply that answers our questions, not a 'canned comment' that shows us how much you all care, or maybe don't care.

Tell you the truth, I sincerely hope all my military brothers skip your campground altogether ...
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END REPLY

RV Forum Guys: I sure hope this is not a harbinger of things to come in the RV world of MCGs … just when we got old enough to enjoy the RV lifestyle, the price climbs out of reach. And the trouble is, once one does it, all do it – we really need to ICE this one, all of us, and a note to our Congressman is probably a good thing too. OMG, Monkey is freaking out !!! Calm him down with a nice can of Coors, maybe we can buy one at Ft Belvoir for $20 to go with our $60 site. Might even get a 16 oz instead of a 12 oz for that price ...]]> General Military Campgrounds Topics Sat, 11 May 2013 02:26:16 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/4-general-military-campgrounds-topics/11592-campgound-price#11592 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/10-south-and-southeast/11585-new-campground-at-whiting-field-fl-opening-soon#11585 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/10-south-and-southeast/11585-new-campground-at-whiting-field-fl-opening-soon#11585
The expected grand opening is August 1st, 2013. This RV Park will have 10 FHU sites, a bath house and laundry. WiFi will be installed at a later time. It
s located near the West Gate off of Langley Street.

I'll be adding more information about this new Military Campground to the website and Directory software soon.]]> South and Southeast Thu, 09 May 2013 14:55:10 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/10-south-and-southeast/11585-new-campground-at-whiting-field-fl-opening-soon#11585 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/23-military-campground-camp-host-positions/11583-seeking-camp-host-position-in-florida#11583 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/23-military-campground-camp-host-positions/11583-seeking-camp-host-position-in-florida#11583 Military Campground Camp Host Positions Wed, 08 May 2013 00:56:04 +0000 http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/forum/23-military-campground-camp-host-positions/11583-seeking-camp-host-position-in-florida#11583