Hopefully, last night was a low mark on the temperatures. Got down into the low 30's with a freeze warning. Warming up the rest of the weekend, which is welcomed.
Life is all about "the stories".
This is ours from our RV somewhere in the U.S.
Showing posts with label Indianapolis KOA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indianapolis KOA. Show all posts
Friday, November 4, 2011
Settling in to Big D
Hopefully, last night was a low mark on the temperatures. Got down into the low 30's with a freeze warning. Warming up the rest of the weekend, which is welcomed.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Cleaning Out the Truck
So it's the day before Tear Down Day (which is the day before Get Away Day), kind of cloudy and overcast here at the Indianapolis KOA. Perfect day to clean out the inside of the truck.
Been awhile since we vacuumed, put on the Formula 2001, etc. We're starting to see that all the people here for the weekend are kind of staring. Think about it. People come to these parks to get away from the mundane cleaning, etc. that they do at home. And here are these idiots (us!) that look like they come out for a weekend and clean the inside of their truck.
Funny.
Been awhile since we vacuumed, put on the Formula 2001, etc. We're starting to see that all the people here for the weekend are kind of staring. Think about it. People come to these parks to get away from the mundane cleaning, etc. that they do at home. And here are these idiots (us!) that look like they come out for a weekend and clean the inside of their truck.
Funny.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Roof Peaking
Maybe it's just me, (and I hope it's not!) but I find myself watching people as they leave and looking up on their roof. Here at the Indianapolis KOA, I've stopped people with their antenna up, their DirecTV dish (a big one, too!) up, but the topper was yesterday.
I'm staring across the lot and trying to figure out what this guy has on his roof. I'd love to know if it's some gadget that I need to have! I go outside and move to get a better angle. He comes outside. I ask him if he's worked on his roof lately that needed a drill driver. "No," was the reply,"but I haven't been able to find my drill driver for a couple of days." Sure enough, that's what was up there. "About 500 miles" was the reply for how long it's been up there!
I'm staring across the lot and trying to figure out what this guy has on his roof. I'd love to know if it's some gadget that I need to have! I go outside and move to get a better angle. He comes outside. I ask him if he's worked on his roof lately that needed a drill driver. "No," was the reply,"but I haven't been able to find my drill driver for a couple of days." Sure enough, that's what was up there. "About 500 miles" was the reply for how long it's been up there!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
How old is it not cute?
Took a few days off from blogging, will probably catch up today.
For the second time in our stay here at the Indianapolis KOA (and I don't think it's unique to here by any stretch), we've been walking Sloopy and lo and behold, look over there, it's a naked little boy. The first time got us to thinking, OK, that kid's too old to be out naked, and he was just a toddler. Yesterday, this kid was at least kindergarten if not older. And I mean, we're not peeping, this kid is standing out at the picnic table 10 yards from their door!
C'mon! Maybe a little toddler is cute. We know it's hot out, but please! Gird those loins. Put something on those kids!
For the second time in our stay here at the Indianapolis KOA (and I don't think it's unique to here by any stretch), we've been walking Sloopy and lo and behold, look over there, it's a naked little boy. The first time got us to thinking, OK, that kid's too old to be out naked, and he was just a toddler. Yesterday, this kid was at least kindergarten if not older. And I mean, we're not peeping, this kid is standing out at the picnic table 10 yards from their door!
C'mon! Maybe a little toddler is cute. We know it's hot out, but please! Gird those loins. Put something on those kids!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Honey.....the NASCAR folks are here!
We're proud alumni of THE Ohio State University and big Jimmy Buffett fans. Tailgating is nothing new to us.
This is, however, our first time being in a city where the NASCAR guys come to town. And with them, of course, their fans. We had some of the workers in early who detailed the cars, but now we're getting the true fans of the race coming in and decorating their rigs.
Flags are flying,
the DirecTV Blimp is flying overhead, 
there's a Jeff Gordon chair in a tree (his cardboard cut out used to be up there, but they burned it one time),
and the party is seeming to begin here at the Indianapolis KOA.
the DirecTV Blimp is flying overhead, 
there's a Jeff Gordon chair in a tree (his cardboard cut out used to be up there, but they burned it one time),
and the party is seeming to begin here at the Indianapolis KOA.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Another Great Day in Indy!
The hits just keep on coming! Yesterday wasn't much to talk about, Mondays are usually pretty busy at the business.
We did have a flyover by the DirecTV blimp, which I think is being housed at the Indianapolis Regional Airport just north of here. Will probably see her more this week with the NASCAR Brickyard 400 in town.
Worked this morning, then headed to David's Bridal and Men's Wearhouse (practically next door to each other) and Bob got sized for his tux and Connie get her dress. What a racket is all I'll say.
Then we headed for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of this weekend's Brickyard 400. Third time we've been there, but the first time since the late 80's when Bob's high school band played in the pre race parade for the Indy 500.
Took the $5pp tour around the track with a nice narration track (we were the only two in the coach). That straightaway feels so narrow, I can't imagine what it's like in one of those rockets on wheels, let alone the taxi cabs that will be there this weekend. Very cool to see the strip of bricks and the winner's circle, though.
We did have a flyover by the DirecTV blimp, which I think is being housed at the Indianapolis Regional Airport just north of here. Will probably see her more this week with the NASCAR Brickyard 400 in town.Worked this morning, then headed to David's Bridal and Men's Wearhouse (practically next door to each other) and Bob got sized for his tux and Connie get her dress. What a racket is all I'll say.
Took the $5pp tour around the track with a nice narration track (we were the only two in the coach). That straightaway feels so narrow, I can't imagine what it's like in one of those rockets on wheels, let alone the taxi cabs that will be there this weekend. Very cool to see the strip of bricks and the winner's circle, though.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Laundry
Laundry - what a dirty word! No matter how hard we try to keep up, it just never seems to go away. Since it is such a recurring item, we have added it to our monthly budget. This has become a little bit of a challenge with all the various rates that are charged. We have found everything from $1.25/wash to our current rate of $2.00/wash. Dryers have been ranging anywhere from .25 for 5 minutes to $1.75 for 45 minutes.
The washing cycle is what it is. Not sure why there is such a difference in the price from area to area. May be that there utility rates vary that much. Or, they just want us to pay for the convenience. I certainly haven't seen that much of a difference in the facilities or the equipment.
My biggest issue is with the charges for the dryers. The previous stop at the Oklahoma City KOA had the most expensive/least efficient dryers at $1.75. They did run 45-50 minutes, but I almost always had to run them twice! We are currently paying the same rate here at the Indianapolis KOA, but after 45 minutes, everything was completely dry. (Sure they were also super washed with the $2.00 wash cycle!)
Would like to hear how others take care of dirty laundry. What are some of your experiences? Do you use the campground facilities?
Please share your comments.
See ya down the road....
The washing cycle is what it is. Not sure why there is such a difference in the price from area to area. May be that there utility rates vary that much. Or, they just want us to pay for the convenience. I certainly haven't seen that much of a difference in the facilities or the equipment.
My biggest issue is with the charges for the dryers. The previous stop at the Oklahoma City KOA had the most expensive/least efficient dryers at $1.75. They did run 45-50 minutes, but I almost always had to run them twice! We are currently paying the same rate here at the Indianapolis KOA, but after 45 minutes, everything was completely dry. (Sure they were also super washed with the $2.00 wash cycle!)
Would like to hear how others take care of dirty laundry. What are some of your experiences? Do you use the campground facilities?
Please share your comments.
See ya down the road....
Familiarity
One of the things we think we're going to like is the familiarity of a return to an area.
We were here at the Indy KOA last year for about 10 days. As we return this year, all the things from last year are flooding back: where the grocery is, Indiana only sells warm beer, the construction that was here last year (and is still here this year), the back way for the scooter to the Wal Mart, even the fact that they don't have mail service that comes to the office, the office has to go to the box and pick up.
We were here at the Indy KOA last year for about 10 days. As we return this year, all the things from last year are flooding back: where the grocery is, Indiana only sells warm beer, the construction that was here last year (and is still here this year), the back way for the scooter to the Wal Mart, even the fact that they don't have mail service that comes to the office, the office has to go to the box and pick up.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Here in Springfield, MO
When we stayed overnight at the Amarillo Elks Lodge going from Albuquerque to Oklahoma City, we said the next time we did this, we should unhook and stay two nights, leaving the day in between as a drive around the area day.
Because I can't count days making our upcoming reservations (for some reason thought it would take us 3 nights instead of two to go from OKC KOA to Indianapolis KOA), that turned out to be the case today as we unhooked last night at the Springfield MO Elks Lodge, and drove today down to Branson, MO.
Having been to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg Tennessee before that was kind of what I was expecting. About what we got, although the theaters are everywhere. Very spread out.
Table Rock Lake was a nice bonus, we also enjoyed driving around the State Park.
Because I can't count days making our upcoming reservations (for some reason thought it would take us 3 nights instead of two to go from OKC KOA to Indianapolis KOA), that turned out to be the case today as we unhooked last night at the Springfield MO Elks Lodge, and drove today down to Branson, MO.
Having been to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg Tennessee before that was kind of what I was expecting. About what we got, although the theaters are everywhere. Very spread out.
Table Rock Lake was a nice bonus, we also enjoyed driving around the State Park.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Tear Down Day
Today is the day before "Get Away Day" which is "Tear Down Day". Each place we go, we like to have a familiarity of our setup -- two tables outside, solar ground lights, X pen for the dog, raft under the rig, etc. Just makes us feel more at home.
Whereas we used to tear down the morning of Get Away Day, now we seem to do things a bit more leisurely. Of course, another record breaking heat day slowed us a bit, also.
Biggest thing is getting the scooter in the truck, which starts the whole process of loading. Not sure if everyone has a packing list, but I need one for the order of everything that goes into the truck (to give us that Beverly Hillbillies look as we travel) and to make sure I don't forget anything.
We've never been one to be all hooked up and roll out of the park at the crack of dawn. Our traditional time to be on the road is 10 a.m. We'll do breakfast, finish packing inside and out, take our showers when we're finished and dump the sewage last thing before we pull out. Just makes us feel good on the road.
Will be blogging from the road the next two days. Staying at the Springfield (MO) Elks tomorrow night, a Wal Mart to be determined, then pull into the Indianapolis KOA on Sunday.
Whereas we used to tear down the morning of Get Away Day, now we seem to do things a bit more leisurely. Of course, another record breaking heat day slowed us a bit, also.
Biggest thing is getting the scooter in the truck, which starts the whole process of loading. Not sure if everyone has a packing list, but I need one for the order of everything that goes into the truck (to give us that Beverly Hillbillies look as we travel) and to make sure I don't forget anything.
We've never been one to be all hooked up and roll out of the park at the crack of dawn. Our traditional time to be on the road is 10 a.m. We'll do breakfast, finish packing inside and out, take our showers when we're finished and dump the sewage last thing before we pull out. Just makes us feel good on the road.
Will be blogging from the road the next two days. Staying at the Springfield (MO) Elks tomorrow night, a Wal Mart to be determined, then pull into the Indianapolis KOA on Sunday.
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