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Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It? [message #116542 is a reply to message #116540] Fri, 25 February 2011 16:16 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Larry,

Good point! I never thought about it as noted below.

Helen and I can attest to the fact that you will find Larry and Lucy
gracious hosts, that's for sure!

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426


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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 9:09 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Gas Prices- At What Point Do You Park It?

What we have found is that we spend less money per month when we are on the
road than we do if we stay home. I know this because our CC bill drops
significantly during the months we are gone with the MH. Why...well we are
not making home improvements or doing other projects that cost money at
home. Can't buy anything accept food, cuz we don't have a place to store it
and don't want to carry it for the remainder of the 4 mo tour.
Example...went to Chirichaua National monument for 3 days.
Cost...$6.00/night camping. (National Parks senior pass) Stopped at Gila
National Monument for 2 nights...Free camping...no fee to enter park.
Stayed at Friends home for multiple days...cost dinner out. Stayed at Son's
Golf Course...Free camping. Stayed in many small town RV
parks...cost...free to $15/night. Finally in an RV park in Arrey NM tonight
because of other troubles, and fee for full hookups is $15. Our biggest
cost is fuel, and it does not come close to equaling the amount
spent if we stay home. So, for me, I'm better off on the road, and lov'in
every minute of it. JMHO

BTW...to help others, we are happy to host other GMC'rs at our home in
Menomonie Wisconsin anytime we are in Menomonie. We live on a dead end
street in the country, 10 miles off of the interstate and have water, 20amp,
and access to dump. Free!! Just call ahead to make sure we are here.
--
Larry :)
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
 
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