wayne77590

Holy smackerel.

She needs to send you outside to potty.

Nice place.

Dang! Cool spell comin' through. Right now at 11:33 a.m. it is 66 degrees. Hope it goes up some.

Going up to 83˚ here today. DBenoit - come on down!

Going up to 83˚ around these parts tomorrow.

Well, I can tell you how to lock it. The 7 and 9 keys pressed at the same time. Call the manufacturer with the VIN and see if they can help.

Richard, I would be extremely happy if all States performed in that manner. I am not against that technology but there are other states than NY that do not follow that regimen. It is also good that the DMV is so vigilant but again not all states follow that example. Until that process is followed, and more, then the potential to fake an ID is still there.

I'd like to see one of those new fangeled certificates. Mine, DW's and kids are just pieces of notarized papers. When I was working I did forensic analysis on computers that were misused. On of such computers had several driver licenses on it, all with different names. The individual involved was just trying to show they were over 21 so they could get into establishments that sold liquor. No granted, those types of ID's are basically just scanned by eye and a wave through. However, I can tell you that those DL's would have passed any persons eye. I'm glad to see that they have made them more difficult to duplicate. However, if one thinks that the technology is so great then the technology for forgeries are just as great.

Yes, I do understand that Bill. Not much conversation on the subject. Like I said, when I called last year they said "Go ahead." Just so we all understand that at any time they CAN pull us over and cite us. Personally I'd be more concerned about weight than length. the length of a vehicle doesn't damage roads, but weight can if the road is ot constructed correctly or is very old.

Ah! The good ol' days of remembering 100's of phone numbers. Here, for you old timers: Pennsylvania 6-5000

Birth certificates should not be allowed for ID purposes. Now-a-days home computers can make a copy look like an original.

Don't y'all shoot the messenger, and I'm just the messenger. I have seen signs "No commercial vehicles," but I have not seen a sign stating longer than 55' excluded. They assume a lot thinking people read the rules on their web site.

Sucks big time. The laws were written when motorhomes and toads were well under 55 feet. Strange is that the weight limitations are for commercial vehicles and commercial vehicles are not allowed on the Parkway. Go figure.

Reply to my question. Read it and weep. " Thank you for your interest in the Natchez Trace Parkway. Hopefully I can clarify this. 1) The 40,000 pound limit only applies to commercial vehicles, which are not allowed anyway. RVs do not have a weight limit. We have removed this from our website. 2) The Natchez Trace Parkway is a national park and adheres to federal regulations. According to the Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR Title 36-Chapter 1-Part 4- §4.11 Load, weight and size limits. (a) Vehicle load, weight and size limits established by State law apply to a vehicle operated on a park road. However, the superintendent may designate more restrictive limits when appropriate for traffic safety or protection of the road surface. The superintendent may require a permit and establish conditions for the operation of a vehicle exceeding designated limits. You can access the entire CFR here: https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/ECFR In our Superintendent's Compendium, you will see where our superintendent designated more restrictive limits because our roads are only 11 feet wide, and the 55 foot length was determined to be the maximum safe length. We do not charge recreational vehicles with a weight restriction. I have copied and pasted the pertinent information from the compendium for you. (a)(1) Recreational and non-recreational hauling regulations: Hauling associated with recreational activities is intended to include activities such as camping, boating, horseback riding, and ATV use. Hauling of multiple pieces of recreational equipment on a single trailer is permitted provided the total vehicle and trailer length does not exceed 55 feet. You can download the entire compendium here - https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/management/superintendents-compendium.htm Jane Allen Farmer Park Ranger, Interpretation 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 662-680-4015 or 4027 Work Cell 662-401-7208 FAX 662-680-4041 www.nps.gov/natr & www.facebook.com/NatchezTraceParkwayNPS"

Erniee is going to tell you that you can't afford it.

Here is a tip for anyone that makes something that may be "to" spicy (not for me, but DW) Add a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter (creamy) to the pot and blend in by stirring. Give it the taste test and if still spicy do it again. Trust me, it works. My pot of gumbo:

Here is the recipe I use for Gumbo (with a few modifications on spices) Instant Pot Gumbo

My latest is Pasta Bolognese: Following the recipe off of pressureluckcooking.com (great info on IP) it was good but I made it better the next day by adding some spaghetti sauce when I warmed it up. Turned out delicious. Keep this thread going with recipes or pictures of things you have done in the IP. Clam Chowder has been my favorite if anyone is interested.

That's what I said, or close to it.

My 2008 Winnebago Destination with a 340 cummins and a 2500 transmission with fly-by-wire controller towed my 2007 Saturn and then my 2013 Lincoln MKX with no problems. Destination was GVW or 27,400 with GCVW of around 32,000 I think. I asked Cummins about increasing the HP to 350 and they said they could not do it because the transmission would not take it.

Did you miss my point Joe: "Drinks for 6, dinner for 4 and sleeps 2. Definition: no overnight sleepers.

Might just have to make a stop up in that area some day. I can stay home to have some really good food. My creation of Pasta Bolognese in the Instant Pot.

There have been RV forum threads dedicated to part timers who want to beat the system, as Jim stated, and register in States without taxes, and other items. Many states are cracking down on those types of activities. Some states will even compute the difference in the tax rates between states and if you come up short in the new state you may end up paying the difference. Best advice was what you gave yourself. Call Fl and ask.

Wow! My MH is considerably different then yours. Mine has drinks for 6, dinner for 4 and sleeps 2. With that said, the extra tent is the way to go. Kids love sleeping in tents. Many campgrounds, especially KOA's have tenting areas. Just get a big tent or two and let the kids have fun tenting. Is there anything close like that? Biggest problem is transportation to the campground. DW could drive the TOAD with kids in it and a couple could be in the RV. Just make sure everyone has a seat belt.