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    Death of a dear friend and member

    I am very sorry to hear about this.  I’m struggling for better words. I’ll just second what Queen wrote as I think she is on the mark. Damian
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    2018 RTR?

    It will be 11-21 January 2018 in Quartzsite, Arizona. Bob announced it in this video he posted on 26 April (at 3:30): Damian
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    Where to get water in the city?

    Glacier Water has vending machines all over the US: http://glacierwater.com/refill-station-finder/ Just enter the name of your town or zip code.  You need to use your own jugs (1 or 5 gal.). The cost is between $0.25 and $0.35 per gallon.   Damian
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    A informal summer gathering in Flagstaff

    I am still camped near the site of the 2016 summer RTR (N 35.218454, W 111.723365) and this area is not affected by either fire. A ranger drove past me a short time ago, but did not stop. I expect if the fire was a concern he would have said something. Kendrick Mountain is about 15 miles north...
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    A informal summer gathering in Flagstaff

    Tomorrow I will arrive at the summer RTR site and plan to stay in that general area until the end of the month. Damian White high-top Sprinter
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    The Average Nightly Cost of RV Camping in the U.S.

    I found an informative article in Wand’rly Magazine from March 2017 titled, “The Average Nightly Cost of RV Camping in the United States.” It has a lot of data and figures about the current cost of campgrounds broken down by private, public, region, and individual states.   Some things are not...
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    A informal summer gathering in Flagstaff

    Okay, the photos did it - I am on my way! I’m in eastern Iowa right now and it will take me a few days to travel.  I will follow the directions Bob posted for the 2015 gathering unless someone suggests otherwise. Damian
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    CANCELLED Summer 2017 RTR in Flagstaff CANCELLED!!!

    When I attended Descend on Bend in October, a couple of volunteers were checking-in people as they arrived to the campsite. All they asked was whether or not I had signed their liability waiver. I told them I had and they waved me by. They never verified I signed the waiver did not even ask my...
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    CANCELLED Summer 2017 RTR in Flagstaff CANCELLED!!!

    I will attend and I am happy to make a donation. Damian
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    Cheap Drinking Water in Blythe

    For those who resupply in Blythe I found water machines that cost $0.25 per gallon or $1.00 for five (nearby Glacier machines are $0.30/$1.50). These machines are a half block west of the Smart & Final Grocery Store on Hobsonway in a parking lot next to Salinas Pharmacy (E. Hobsonway at S. 4th St.)
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    Christmas Eve Gathering - Ehrenberg Mesa

    Thank you, Erin for organizing this!  I will be by and will bring some wood. I'm not sure what else I'm bringing, but I'll be at the store tomorrow and will think of something. Damian
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    Nearly Ready on East Coast

    Hello and welcome! I use Glacier Water vending machines and have never had trouble finding one. The the cost varies by location, but between $0.25 and $0.40 per gallon. You need to have your own jugs (1 or 5 gallon). The locator on their website is...
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    Laws against car dwelling? NY State

    My mistake - the thread title clear says "NY State." Regardless, maybe the information is of some use. Damian
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    Laws against car dwelling? NY State

    I take it you mean New York City (it would not be a state matter).     I found a couple of dated articles about the legality of living in in a vehicle. This one from 2013 says there does not appear to be laws about it in NYC...
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    Washington DC

    You are right: parking regulations in DC are stringent (and enforcement is tight).  I suggest staying in Northern Virginia - specifically, along Route 1 south of I-495 - and taking public transportation into the city.  That stretch of Route 1 (known as the Hybla Valley) has a lot of strip...
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    Marijuana Votes

    I never got a medical marijuana card even though I am eligible for it to treat two health conditions. Amnesia is one. I can’t remember the other.
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    Meeting up

    A bit red from the hot asphalt, but I was too happy to notice. As for the inspectors, they looked concerned but lost interest as soon as I crossed into Arizona.
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    Meeting up

    I will be in Ehrenburg tomorrow and plan to camp somewhere east of town where people went after the January RTR. I’m not sure how long I will be there. As for tonight, I stopped to get a hotel room in Blythe to watch the World Series. As someone who grew up on the North Side of Chicago I CANNOT...
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    Tall Vans and Low Bridges

    AllStays Camp & RV app has a filter that will identify clearances as low as 7 feet. My van is just under 10 feet and only once have I encountered a clearance that low (on a side street in a small town in Indiana). Usually there are extra signs warning of a low clearance (less than 12 feet) to...
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    Descend on Bend gathering/ VanagonLife

    I attended the “Descend on Bend” event last month and really enjoyed it. While it is mainly about Vanagons, there were plenty of other vehicle types. Everyone was welcomed and people were very friendly. At the bottom I’ve included a couple of links to YouTube videos posted by other attendees...
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