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Occupation: Range Support Specialist
City: Ft Eustis
State: Va
Country: USA

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Military Affiliation: Retired
Retirement Year (if applicable): 2001
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Assignments: 7th Group FEVA
Lamberths Point Norfolk VA
81st ARCOM Atlanta Ga
143rd Orlando Fl
Waycross Ga
2nd Inf Division Camp Red Cloud South Korea
Other Military Career Info: All Heavy Equipment Operator
Instructor
Hagglund Crane Operator
Master Consultant 88 Hotel

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grayling drummond updated review for Fort Belvoir Travel Camp.
- Did that say $60 per night, are they serving breakfast and lunch???, this is a misprint right??? (Editors note: No misprint. Currently $60 per night).
17 hours ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Military Base Storage Lots in the forums.

I store my hauler and 5th wheel on post and the rates are great and the lot is fensed with a hard top surface, and who could ask for better than that, I would rather have it on post than at my home because today theves will monitor your home and when the RV is gone the house is empty and you come back to a robbed home, but on post everything looks normal except only 1 vehicle is missing and no one even in my neighborhood knows when we leave.
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20 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Sigsbee help in the forums.

Ok it has been 3 years so how was the trip to Sigbee, and did you enjoy yourself, feedback is needed
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20 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Am I eligible? in the forums.

Yes you must be 100% disabled but nowadays call the local CG and they may bend the rules to allow you for a weekend, because I have seen them let civilians come along as a eligible member sponcer them.
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20 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Military Camp Grounds pushing out tents in the forums.

Tents are family recreation as well and the new tents they make now are like moble cabins, and with the stnad up AC units this has brought the tents to a new level of camping and therefore they should not be excluded from campgrounds.
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20 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: What is your Status? in the forums.

Retired Army of 22.6 years and working on civil Service retirement and things work out for short campouts and long up to 2 week travels and we always schedule to go the military CG which most of all are easily accessable and convient.
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20 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Number of pets allowed in the forums.

If the inside cats never go outside I feel they should not count, but the dogs are another issue, 2 dogs is enough in an RV, gosh, and due to the ones who don't pickup fater their dogs ruin for those who don't like the number of pets, so clean up after your dogs.
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20 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Military Campgroungs Standards in the forums.

Standards I agree on yes, They have a regulation for the Homesteaders, so there must be one for normal operation standards.
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22 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Vehicle Searches by MPs or Rental Guards. in the forums.

The choice is simple, either I come on post and be subject to be searched or stay off post and not worry about it, but those should remember the posted sign at the entrance of all vehicles are subject to be searched at any time, aaaa because you are on Federal Government property.
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22 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: FamCamp Nazis in the forums.

Anyone who works for anyone should have common courtesy and respect but some folks are give .5% of power and they add their own 99.5% of their own authority and the CG Mgr has no idea. But what fixes these problems is the ICE card or the IG, or email the National MWR.
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22 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: online reservations in the forums.

I recommend calling because you can get a direct confirmation number and a person you spoke with.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: bringing weapons on base in the forums.

Call the base ahead of arriving to understand their guidelines and inform the MP of your weapon right away or you are asking for trouble if they find it during the inspection.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Military Campground Regulations in the forums.

MWR should fall under 1 main Department for all services with one regulation.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Carrying a weapon in my RV to stay in park in the forums.

Check the websites for each state rules and call the base before you arrive and once there let the MPs know right away you have a weapon or you will find 5 MP cars around you.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Vehicle entry onto installations in the forums.

Call the local bases in your area and inquiry your need for one.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Cheatham Annex Near Williamsburg VA in the forums.

The new site is open and they are great, the main office is still 2 miles away from either the old or new sites, but go by and check them out again you won't be disappointed.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Where can I get ID for entry into these campground in the forums.

Unless you are 100% disabled you qualify
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: ICE ????? in the forums.

Click on the link and the card will appear, and fill in the info whether good or bad service, this comment helps everyone.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: WHAT IS THE RULE ON TANDEM ? in the forums.

Hey larry that would be good info to add to the website.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Next year its RVing! (Newbie) in the forums.

Well it is good to always have a RN out there to assist other RVers who may become ill and also an Electrical Engineer, so come on in the water is fine.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Pull Throughs vs Back Ins in the forums.

I recommend using the facilitate info that Larry has provided for us on base campgrounds hope it helps
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: DoD Sticker in the forums.

You can get a DOD sticker from any installation no matter what branch of service, they will tell you they are no longer required but for our sake some bases require a DOD sticker for Access, so be direct on getting one.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Why so many Canadian plates at our Military Camps in the forums.

Some vets have retired to Canada, but I understand what you see because they hog all the sites of most CGs from S.C. to Florida
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: military star credit card acceptance in the forums.

COntact the Base Campground directly to see if they take the Star Card.
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23 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: charcoal grills in the forums.

I prefer charcoal over gas grills because I love to get the smoke flavor in the meats, but like someone said the gas grill is more handy and also smaller and quick to get going, but who is in a hurry when you are RVing right.
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30 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Article - Homesteading in the forums.

You tell'em Frank
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30 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Campers Choice Best Military Campground in the forums.

We love Sea Mist in VA Beach, aaaa did I say the beach, well it's the beach and the campground along with Butch a wonderful Host.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Where Are You Now !! in the forums.

At home base in VA, watching the diesel fuel drop for the memorial Holiday run prior to our R & R trip to South Of the Border, Dillion SC.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Military and $, lot less of it in the forums.

I agree MWR is MWR and should continue to support soldiers and veterns as they do now but under one regulation under the Department of Defense.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Tent Camping in the forums.

I don't think it's the facility, it the RVers there, some folks don't want a tent near their $100K motorcoach and that is their problem that should not include your benefits as a Veteran, stay the course and keep getting whats yours.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Mil Campground Reservations...? in the forums.

One main reason for that is look at all AF bases and they were smart AF bases are near great tourist or great vacation locations and then you will see why. The Army they put them in any H--- hole mud included, I know I did 22 years with them and have seen a many mudholes.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: use of campgrounds in the forums.

Also Kendra are you 100% disabled from your discharge, if so you have access, and also some military campgrounds will allow a active, Ret, member spouncer you for a weekend stay, check with the base MWR near you for details.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Vechicle Registration in the forums.

The canceling of isuing Decals is a base to base issue and yes money is a issue, but you can request one anyway because some bases like Dam neck in Va Beach has a sign that says "No decal No Access". I still get one for all my vehicles.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: CIVILIANS ALLOWED TO OCCUPY RV PARKS! in the forums.

I have heard of some bases which will allow a ID card person sponsor a civilian but not one that can come in on their own, the risks of liability on the Government is too great such as stealing, fighting, accidents, trips and falls etc.... and that is why a ID card holder can sponsor them only for those reasons.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: DD 2765 MWR campground usage? in the forums.

Again if you are 100% you have MWR access and also check with a ID card section and ask for additional access, and also do an inquiry with a VA Representative but your knowledgeable person to see is the ID card section.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Military Installation Access in the forums.

The main thing which will determine whether you will either need a pictured ID or the Whole nine yards is the sensitivity of the bases capability, ie weapons, secret stuff etc, some bases don't even require the military or civilians to even have a post decal but as for me, I want one to be on the safe side and have access wherever we go.
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34 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Sea Mist in Virginia Beach in the forums.

Yes the old and the new area is open for stays, again you need a decal to get in "No decal No Access". there are no shuttles that I know of that takes you to VA Beach downtown. but you have a great beach there all to yourself.
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: First come first serve? in the forums.

The old call first before spending the fuel for a No Vacancy sign is best
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Sea mist campground VA in the forums.

After that Hurricane it was closed for reconstruction, they have built a new CG Area up the street from the old CG area and is on a hill for flooding purposes I assume, the access road is Asphalt and sites are concrete, new Club house and pavillion, the old CGarea was redone and is open again with very close access to the beach, they also have added some more sites all with FHUs and oncrete pads, this is a 5 star MCG and is a Super hidden jewel and if you don't enjoy your stay, then you need to sell your RV, and Butch is great he sponsor a cookout every Friday night and campfire. We love going there and the beach is mostly all to yourself. 1 thing you need is a post decal the Naval base is strict on that "No decal No Access".
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: KINGS BAY GA. in the forums.

I agree with Monkey it is a great stop over and the facility is ran very nicely abd well kept, and in Ga in that are a beach would not be wise because you will be swimming with the gators.
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Television at Trumbo.. in the forums.

Have they cleaned up Trumbo, it gave me a bad feeling of neglect and disarray especially the area by the bridge, I think they all are Homesteaders.
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Kings Creek Campground Cheatem Annex Williamsburg in the forums.

We stay near Cheateam Annex and the new CG is wonderful, except the check-in is 2 miles up the road, I recommend they take haldf of the Club house and use it as a temp check-in until they build a check-in facility. All sites are FHUs and with concrete pads 90% are very level 10% are sloping a bit, The cabins are new and on the backside of the CG sites and the access road is asphalt thru-out the CG. Access from I-64 to 199 is excellent but the 4 lanes go into 1 lane each way and is somwhat narrow for RVs and a sharp curve after you go under a spooky low bridge well it looked that way the AC is still there. Access at the gate is great no weaving in and out.
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Where to stay in Homestead on the way to Key West in the forums.

Great info, we had reservations at the Lion country safari KOA but for some reason they lost our reservation and they said they were full and would not let me dry camp and referred me to try a CG outside the park, all were full and it is getting dark, we just kept driving straight thru because I was pissed and missed the daytime drive to the Keys and yes as I think back on it I am now pissed again, but thanks for the Homestead info.
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Sigsbee RV Park - Now NASKW Campground in the forums.

Thanks for the info, is Loretta still there?? she was a perfect host.
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Pelican Roost! Shame on You! in the forums.

Hey Frank next time for Pelican Rost have them send you a email or a Text to your phone as a confirmation proof, a digital paper trail always work and keeps things legal.
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Truck stolen while at Pelican Roost in the forums.

I thought the Patriot Act locked things down to restrict those without access IDs to come on post, but now some installations don't even require you to have a post decals and all you have to do is show a pictured ID and you are on the installation (bad idea), but I guess this guy has a nice looking truck and with discipline be slacken in the military maybe some young buck said lets go for it, but neither the less where you are it is best to lock your vehicle, I do and I don't think anyone is crazy to steal a large Volvo and try to joy ride, well anyway the security system I have won't let it start without the right stuff and a hidden camera records you inside the truck. but trust nowhere you go, these are the things you pay for to enjoy so don't take chances, I don't.
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36 days ago
grayling drummond replied to the topic Re: Guns in your RV in the forums.

Well to keep from having 4-5 MP cars with the lights on around your RV at the Inspection station now since the Patriot Act is in place, so it is best to inform the MP at the inspection station of what weapon you have and ensure you are complying with that states laws of concealed or unconcelaed view and loaded or unloaded and etc before going to the gate, and let the MPs know you are going to the MP station for securement during your stay, guidelines my be different from post to post but get these facts out front or you will be surrounded by Blue lights and everyone coming in the gate will remember you from then on, so eliminate the attention and be upfront about what weapon you have.
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36 days ago