manholt Report post Posted January 29, 2019 6 days? I thought you meant August. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted January 29, 2019 I know. I wish it were a month. Have to wait a few more years for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 29, 2019 We'll be there in beginning of August, NS is our end of Tour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted January 30, 2019 You only pay one fee to enter and exit PEI.https://confederationbridge.com/tolls-fees/tolls-fees.html View the NS (the Royal Tattoo is a must see) and PEI visitors guides for a wealth of things to do and see. IMO they are the most friendly people in North America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted January 30, 2019 We are going the last week of August 18 hours ago, manholt said: We'll be there in beginning of August, NS is our end of Tour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted February 11, 2019 Just booked at Cove Oceanfront Campground 8/25 to 8/31. Decided not to camp on PEI. Maybe take a road trip there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 11, 2019 That is across the bay from Eastport Maine. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted February 11, 2019 I see a Walmart we can stop at for the night on Rt1 in Calais,ME just before the border. DW gets pissed when I try and drive the distance. We are not taking the ferry. Going the scenic route, I think, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 11, 2019 You'll have to excuse my Texas ignorance, I will also apologize to all other None New Englanders who might have the same problem as me! Would one of you, PLEASE explain the meaning of all the Acronyms? Much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted February 12, 2019 18 hours ago, manholt said: You'll have to excuse my Texas ignorance, I will also apologize to all other None New Englanders who might have the same problem as me! Would one of you, PLEASE explain the meaning of all the Acronyms? Much appreciated. I never knew anyone from Texas that was ignorant, although I only spent 2 years there and you all here aren't that way, now up here is another story..... What acronyms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, DBenoit said: What acronyms? PEI? I'm stumped on that one and I travel to New England often for work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 12, 2019 Prince Edward Island. Ain't goggle great. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 12, 2019 34 minutes ago, hermanmullins said: Prince Edward Island. Ain't goggle great. Herman Darn young whipper snappers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted February 13, 2019 Any comments out there bout crossing the border at Calais ME? Like if its a nice ride from there to NS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted February 14, 2019 That's where our caravan crossed, both directions, there were few others besides our caravan there during the time(I''d estimate 1 hr) it took our 17 rigs to pass security. Our staging RV park was Pumpkin Patch RV park prior to entering CA, and and also the caravan ending point. Calais was where a California couple learned it wasn't nice to lie about how much liquor you had onboard to CA border authorities. I had to go inside and pay taxes on 3 bottles myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 14, 2019 Yep! Leave the liquor or drink it, before crossing. I think we will be coming back thru Calais, our staging is in Montreal, Canada! Still trying to find the best way to cross into Canada. Been in Montreal once in 1996, for a LCIF International Convention & I crossed after Watertown, NY. Is there a better way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted February 15, 2019 We used to go to the jazz festival every year in Montreal and went via Rt 91 cut over to Rt 89 or Rt 87 from Albany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 15, 2019 DB. We are coming from Gladewater, Texas...I-30 is 50 miles North, then we will head to Cleveland, Ohio. Albany, NY would be going South, South East. We don't do 600+ miles a day, our speed is more in the 300 and less. Also, stop for a couple of days, here and there to sightsee! We figure 17 days to cover the 1,800+ miles up there (I like a cushion for any unforeseen incidences)! Murphy's Law. On the return trip, we have a month to get to LA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 15, 2019 5 hours ago, manholt said: we will head to Cleveland, Ohio. Albany, NY would be going South, South East. I-90 is the road East out of Cleveland, Ohio. I-90 is pretty much a straight shot East to Albany. Yes it dips south a little just before it gets to Albany. That is more because the roads follow the river valleys and stay out of the mountains. I suppose you could go north on I-81 but once you get near the border the roads are not as good going North to Montreal on both sides of the border. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Btw...goofy question on grocery shopping there, is it like here? Is the milk good?....I like milk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, DBenoit said: Btw...goofy question on grocery shopping there, is it like here? Is the milk good?....I like milk. Mostly you won't be able to tell the difference. Ok the weight and measures is in metric and you do speak French right. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 16, 2019 I suspect it's more like European milk, higher cream content. In Norway & Sweden, I drink milk, because it's Pasteurized not Homogenized. Also, 6% ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Milk is exactly the same as in the U.S. Whole, 2%, skim, etc. Sold by the liter. Just pricier. All dairy including cheese and eggs are regulated products and artificially priced to supposedly make sure the farmers make a decent living. Like the fairtrade concept. Same for chicken. More like the cartel concept if you ask me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Ian, you burst my bubble...I was so, hoping for some good milk and cheese! Oh well, back to Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese and 1/2 & 1/2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianbullock Report post Posted February 16, 2019 Yup, sorry about that! If you grocery shop at Walmart you'll find the experience very similar to the U.S., just a slightly different selection. And likely cheaper for most items once you you factor in the U.S. to Canadian exchange on the dollar, except chicken and dairy, of course,,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
