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01-28-2016, 12:46 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Catching up. We were in Las Vegas from October 13-27, 2015. We had a good time, but were just talking tonight that we have no interest in returning to the city or strip itself. Though, there are more things in the surrounding areas that I wish we had gotten to (specifically, Valley of Fire State Park).
Vegas recap
Following Vegas, we went back to our hometowns in Maryland and Pennsylvania to visit with family and friends. It was a great visit, but at the end of the day- it was good to go home to our camper.
2 Weeks in PA/MD
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01-28-2016, 07:02 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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What turned you off to Vegas? It is on the bucket list if you will of places to go. I do not drink or gamble, I just simply want to see it.
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01-28-2016, 07:22 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
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Originally Posted by doc73
What turned you off to Vegas? It is on the bucket list if you will of places to go. I do not drink or gamble, I just simply want to see it.
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He can't tell us that! 
Remember, What happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas!!!! 
Joking of course!!! 
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01-28-2016, 07:25 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
What turned you off to Vegas? It is on the bucket list if you will of places to go. I do not drink or gamble, I just simply want to see it.
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Just the Gardens/landscaping at the Rear of The Strip is worth the Trip to Vegas and this is all FREE!  Youroo!!
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01-28-2016, 07:43 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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I agree with Youroo. I don't gamble much, but the nightlife and seeing the sights of Vegas are worth a trip if you've never been. I had stayed at the Sands before it was demolished and spent the wee hours of a morning playing $2 blackjack with a dealer that dealt to the Rat Pack. The stories were worth the price of gambling. Those days are now gone though.
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01-28-2016, 08:10 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
What turned you off to Vegas? It is on the bucket list if you will of places to go. I do not drink or gamble, I just simply want to see it.
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I'm glad that we went. We did enjoy it while we were there. We went to Vegas off of the heels of amazing beauty of Colorado Springs and Moab- they were a hard act to follow. And, experiencing Vegas with 2 kids in tow just changed the whole vibe of the trip.
One thing that I can put my finger on was a disdain for the constant assault of cigarette smoke. It was unrelenting and you couldn't get away from it- inside, outside, in eateries, you name it.
But, other than that- I really can't say what it was specifically. I encourage you to go. I'm glad that we did. But, been there, done that. 
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01-28-2016, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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I've been there twice once by choice and 2nd time due to work Not impressed either. I guess I watched to many TV programs that showed it more impressive than in real life. Boring. Yep not a gambler either. Later RJD
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01-28-2016, 08:39 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Edad, how was Moab, and where did you stay? This is one of our stops while out west this summer.
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01-28-2016, 10:12 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Edad, how was Moab, and where did you stay? This is one of our stops while out west this summer.
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Moab was actually the surprise highlight of our trip and is the answer when people ask, "what has been your favorite stop so far?"
We stayed at Archview campground because I'm a slave to hookups. They have some great sites in a "front row". I think they call them "deluxe" sites or something. From them, you have a view of mountains and once you know what you're looking at, of Arches NP.
However, if you can go without hookups- there are some amazing dry camping spots along the river. I drove past them, looking at them longingly.
Pictures and blog post here:
http://nowornever.learntorv.com/2016...o-go-back.html
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01-28-2016, 01:42 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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Blog was a good read! Thanks. I can't recall where we are staying at the moment, I'll have to dig through the reservations. Leaning more on towing the Jeep instead of the Civic now.
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01-28-2016, 01:43 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Originally Posted by AquaMan
Blog was a good read! Thanks. I can't recall where we are staying at the moment, I'll have to dig through the reservations. Leaning more on towing the Jeep instead of the Civic now.
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Absolutely! We drove the truck around some of the trails and really enjoyed it. I would have loved to rent a jeep and hire a guide for some more technical driving. I have a buddy back east who I'd love to take out there.
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01-28-2016, 02:03 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Making good use of multi-tasking, I was able to bust out another blog entry over a 2-hour long conference call and wrote out our time in Pahrump where we explored Death Valley.
Now Or Never - an RV Tale: Exploring Death Valley from Pahrump, NV
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01-28-2016, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaMan
Blog was a good read! .
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01-28-2016, 06:07 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Thank you.. I am sadly missing my Jeep. Sold it when I got this newest truck as it was rotting away.. I was not a family car, 5" lift 35" tires, only 2 seat since the back was a full bed tool box.. Oh well, Moab will be another addition to the list. Have not gotten to read the blog, busy at work.
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01-28-2016, 06:08 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
Thank you.. I am sadly missing my Jeep. Sold it when I got this newest truck as it was rotting away.. I was not a family car, 5" lift 35" tires, only 2 seat since the back was a full bed tool box.. Oh well, Moab will be another addition to the list. Have not gotten to read the blog, busy at work.
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Moab has rentals! Bust up someone else's Jeep than your own. 
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01-28-2016, 06:11 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Forget that.. When I was in AZ I took a jeep tour and occasionally a white Civic would pass us on some of the easier trails... It became the running joke, "It's a rental... IT CAN GO ANYWHERE!"
Seriously though, I would be all for the Jeep rental and touring Moab and going back to the Red Rocks!
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01-28-2016, 06:14 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
Forget that.. When I was in AZ I took a jeep tour and occasionally a white Civic would pass us on some of the easier trails... It became the running joke, "It's a rental... IT CAN GO ANYWHERE!"
Seriously though, I would be all for the Jeep rental and touring Moab and going back to the Red Rocks!
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Not a tour- a rental. It seems that they literally give you the keys, a pat on the back, and add "lol, have fun".
I wanted to rent a Jeep or ATVs but my wife has back issues and we were afraid of how it would effect that. Plus, I can see my dumbass getting in over my head due to my cocksure stupidity.
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01-28-2016, 06:27 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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Originally Posted by ependydad
Not a tour- a rental. It seems that they literally give you the keys, a pat on the back, and add "lol, have fun".
I wanted to rent a Jeep or ATVs but my wife has back issues and we were afraid of how it would effect that. Plus, I can see my dumbass getting in over my head due to my cocksure stupidity.
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Hey, they don't call it the Phat PHrog Stunt Team for nothing! We would be more than happy to cheer you on! You Can DO it!
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01-30-2016, 12:22 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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So, maybe it's time to change the thread title as we aren't stopping after a year. We found what we expected (and were warned about by veteran fulltimers)- the weekly move schedule was too exhausting but more importantly, we were missing too many awesome sites.
We decided and are finally making it official that the road life is for us. We are filing the papers to become Florida residents and fulltimers for realz.
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01-30-2016, 12:50 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester County, PA
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Congratulations I hope you keep up the blog, I and many others {my guess) find it very cool.
I guess you do not need an actual "home" to be a resident?
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