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Gasoline & Marshmallows Podcast
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Our Premiere episode of our podcast.
Gasoline & Marshmallows takes a leap to podcasting. We are first time RV'ers and now we're talking about it. We review rv parks that we stay at and talk about our experiences.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Kieslers Campground and Rv park
We head to Weseka Mn to Keislers on clear lake. We were a little rerouted due to some construction and made our way to the campground. We pulled in and noticed it was busy there and there was a line of RV's and trailers waiting to get in. Jennifer went to go check in and when she got back we followed the guy on a golf cart to our site. He guided me in as I backed in and done, again lucked out being level. (Great feeling to just back in and SET) We were on a wide site plenty of room from the next site next to you.
The site in the rear of ours seemed close but the firepit was a good distance away. Lots of mature trees again at this park,it looks like they take good care to get the trees trimmed for the RV's and trailers. We went to the arcade for a little fun then hit the two parks they have close by the pool & shuffle board.
Jenn heard from a lady that at least 100 campers were coming in on this Friday WOW!
We walked across the street to take a look at the lake, it's a good size lake for jet skies and fishing. We walked to the big dock to get a different view of the rv park really nice area and had socks to park your boat.
Then I turned on the geocaching app and saw a few close by. We found one that had coordinates on it, but we skipped it to find a little easier one We were getting hungry and need to head back. After dinner we started a campfire and relaxed. We tried something new we used a roasted marshmallow and two fudge striped cookies and made a different s'more. We loved these, they were amazing, fantastic and delicious! Ok they were great.
We woke up the next day to beautiful weather we made a favorite for breakfast which Jennifer made some changes on egg bake in the Dutch Oven.
We use extra heat and used no hash browns this time man it made a huge difference. It didn't seem to take as long time. We even had some left overs for Sundays breakfast. 
After the walk we headed to the pool, which was I would say medium and it was busy which made it feel small. They have two water slides one big one and one for little kids. (Just a quick not if you have kids or your in the pool yourself please get away from the end of slide people can get hurt.) There's a also a dolphin that shoots water on you. There is a shallow pool for the little ones to splash in. We were there about an hour and decided it go back and relax and have lunch. After we had lunch I took a nap and Jennifer and the kids hit a coloring activity. When they came back I woke up it was time to trick or treat it was trick or treat weekend at the park. They went out and trick or treated and I handed out candy. It was pretty neat I saw a Crest Toothpaste bottle thought that was creative. When they were done we had dinner. We grilled some small steaks and relaxed.
On Sunday this was the last day and we got to stay a little longer it was a 2:00
check out. We headed to the pool and after about 45 min we decided to clean the rv and get ready to go. We still had about two hours befor check out so the kids and I headed to one of the parks. Jenn stayed back to finish cleaning. While I was taking my seat I said howdy to a fellow with his son..he didn't say anything back, I was wondering what's up with this guy. Then he walks over to me, I'm looking but not looking. He says hello Mr. Felten and to my surprise it was an old buddy from work who I haven't seen in about 3-4 years. It was great they just bought a trailer and it was their first time to. He came over and saw our rig and I went over and saw theirs. We decided next year we'll get together for a weekend which will be fun. Two hours away and I meet my old buddy so awesome. I had to leave cause it was 1:00 and we had to dump and roll. This is a good park, pool with slides, two playgrounds, shuffle board, mini golf and a rc track if that not enough a lake you can dock at and a walking trail that goes all around the lake. If you want a fun filled weekend check out Kieslers
Safe Travels everyone.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Yea Boo Boo!
After our sugar rush in Jordan Minnesota to the Largest Candy Store in Minnesota we headed to Beaver Trails Jellystone park in Austin Minnesota. We were on some very nice roads on they way smooth and not bumpy which always makes for an enjoyable ride. We would've taken interstate 35E down to Interstate I90 but our sugar tooths took over. When we arrived at the park at about 3:00 in the afternoon Thursday, it's right off the interstate you come off Exit 187 off of I 90 and boom you're there. We went down a long road to the ranger station and checked in while Jennifer was checking us in a lady in a pink golf cart took us to our site who was very pleasent . B1 a nice and level spot with plenty of room and right next to the park so we could watch the kids from under our own canopy. There was plenty of room between RV's and the stagger them so the the hook ups are between the sites and tour campfire ring and picnic table are not looking at the sewer hook up. Big plus in out book.
The hook ups are in between RV's.
The site
We had rented a golf cart to ride around in so we decided to take a tour of the grounds. With mini golf,pool, pool with slides, inflatable water slides, paddle boats,arcade,petting zoo,an rc track and 4 playgrounds the kids were going to be busy. We decided to have a little dinner and roast hot dogs over a campfire and the kids hit the jumping pillow & the playground.
The playground/a view from my seat.
It was nice to have the playground right across from the site the kids could feel a little more freedom, and the site was in eye site of the jumping pillow to. The only down side to having the site so close and open to the road and playground is it's very busy & a lot of traffic however we'd take the site again. We decided to break out the RC car and try the track out, we had a ton if fun out there the car isn't the fastest car and the batteries don't last long but it was fun to run it. We all took turns till the batteries wore out and we headed back. We decided to call it a night from all the traveling and went to bed.
Day 2We all slept in and after breakfast the kids wanted hit the pools. The 3 slide pool had a height limit 48 inches which my son didn't make and he was bummed. My daughter got to go down it and had a lot of fun.
My son and I went on the inflatable water slide which they said if he can climb to the top he could go on it.
It was a great Friday we even rode the train. With not a lot of people the kids got to use everything with no lines. Later in the evening Jenns sister came to join us for the weekend. I went over and met my neibours Bill & Melissa who I found out don't live that far from our house. It's funny when you meet people and find out they live just down the road. Small world. We had a Dutch Oven meat loaf that was awesome for dinner. I had some of the root beer soda I picked up at the candy store, which was fabulous. After dinner the kids played and played. This is the first time I remember our son going to sleep right after we put him to bed and he slept in till 8:30. He was tuckered out.
Day3
I woke up and decided to do my rv park walk. I walk on the park roads all over the park just to see how big it is. The park is 2.21 miles estimated.
After that we relaxed and listened to the music.
Day 4
Dump and Runn this was the last day of the trip. The night before we cleaned up the site outside and got stuff out away so we had time to be lazy in the morning. We let the kids hit the park and we took one last tour on the golf cart and brought it back to the ranger station. We dumped the tanks and cleaned up the rv and headed home.
We absolutely loved this trip. The park was clean there was plenty to do, the staff was excellent. The weather was fantastic! If you want a fun filled weekend go check out Beaver Trails Jellystone Park in Austin Mn.
Safe Travels Everyone.
The Pond
Mini Golf
Friday, August 1, 2014
Sugar Rush in Minnesota
They have many varieties of cotton candy, licorice,chips,candy bars,soda, bubble gum and bubble gum machines and candy cigarettes.... WHAAAT!! Yes candy cigarettes.
Candy Cigarette Table
This table took me back to my parents store. Just so cool and no I don't smoke and I use to have these all the time pretending I was cool or a gunfighter or my dad for that matter. I bought one box for my western room.
HoneyWall
Maple Syrup Wall
They have a Bacon wall with everything toothpaste to tooth picks. It was actually really interesting.
Bacon Wall
Cotton Candy Wall
Licorice Table
British Candy
This is a small sampling of what they have at this store. When you visit don't forget to get the homade stuff, pies fudge and more. This will be a stop from now on our way to a site. Well worth the rerouteing of the trip. We actually got out cheap. I got a few bottles of soda with western themes on them and a weird soda flavor Bacon!! We'll see how that goes. We got fudge some candy for the kids and chocolate covered chips. Man are they tastey!!
Of course we couldn't help getting a carmel apple pie & a carmel apple. If you're ever on HWY 169 in Minnesota near Jordon MN be sure to stop at Minnesotas Largest Candy Store.
Since there's no website I found a Facebook page.
Thanks again and Safe Travels everyone.
Made me laugh
A Candy Neckless
Syrup. Should've bought some
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Driveway RVing
DRIVEWAY RVING
This weekend we decided to stay home and do some driveway camping. We had a friend over and her two kids they have never stayed in camper before. It was fun they came over about 7:00pm and we got the fire going for s'mores and just relaxed. We are having some construction done so the driveway is a little cluttered but we made the best of it. The campfire was actually the second we had this year at our home.
The moms stayed up and the kids fell to bed during a movie I headed in to watch a movie and unwind from a busy day.
In the morning we made monkey bread again which is really becoming a tradition at our sites.
What so great about driveway camping?
First no fuel, you don't have to drive anywhere so you save on the expense of fuel.
Second if you forgot something it's just up the drive way.
Now I know we don't buy campers & RV's to stay home and driveway camp but sometimes you don't want to go far so what's closer than your driveway. We do love traving and seeing different places. Next time we'll all head to a park somewhere where the kids can swim and have even more fun.
Safe Travels everyone
Sunday, July 20, 2014
A little birthday gamble.
So we headed back to Grand Casino Hinckley this weekend. It was Jennifer's birthday earlier in the week and we also have fun with the kids at the arcade. Well it's a reason to go right? Ha
Day 1
This time we left early to miss the after work traffic. We decide to take the same route as last time just so we can say we tried. That hwy through Mora is terrible I don't like it and I'll try to stay off it from now on. It's bumpy and wavy and it makes for a terrible ride. We decided we're going to try a different route on the way home. We decided to stop at Tobies Restaurant & Bakery and this will become a stop from now on even if we are just passing through. We bought corn bread which was fantastic and a big even a more fantastic cinnamon roll.
This place was busy but worth the stop.
We recommend stopping by.
We got to the site and really just laid low, the weather was nice enough to open all the windows. We headed to the park for the kids to play and wear off some energy before bed. Jennifer decided she was going to head up to the casino for some night gambling. It's really nice that they pick you up in front of your site ad drop you off at the front door of the casino, also pick you up at the front foot and drop you off at your site. She got back late and no we won't be buying a new RV soon nor did she lose the on we have. Ha!
Day 2
My parents were coming up my dad loves to hit the slots just like Jennifer, my mom and I, eh doesn't really matter. In the morning the kids and Jennifer got up I got to sleep in alittle and we decided to get breakfast and hit the arcade before grandma & grandpa arrived we went for breakfast and I tried Bananna Fosters French toast which I'll have over and over again! It was amazing! Then we headed to the arcade. Tickets! Tickets! Tickets! was the sound I heard. Why some arcades are getting away from tickets and going to a card I'll never know. Kids hold them up with pride it's awesome! They played and picked out their toys and we headed back to the camper to rest before my parents got there. I fell asleep probably because of a food coma. It was 12:45 and we needed to head back to meet my parents. The last time we were here the shuttles were plenty and quick it seemed this time it almost took 20-30 min for one. It just seemed long this time. When we met my parent my dad and Jennifer headed into the casino and my mom and I and kids went to back to the site. My mom always brings treats, sugars my kids up and leaves but that's what grandparents are for. While we were hanging out on the picnic table getting our sugar on we heard the sound check for the Hank Williams Jr concert that was going on the outside stage. It was going to be a great campfire tonight. We met Jen and my dad back at the casino for dinner.
After dinner the kids wanted to hit the arcade and during that time my parents needed to leave. We said our good byes and they were on their way. We stayed at the arcade for a little longer and the kids had a ton of tickets!
This is one game!!
This arcade is not short on tickets which is awesome for the kids. The kids were picking out their treasures and a guy walks up with a ticket of 50 & someone else gave a 100 in tickets these kids made out like bandits. They got their stuff and Jenn decided she wasn't done with the casino. The kids and I decided to walk back to the site which wasn't really far it was a great night fora walk. The kids and I snacked and just watched television. I noticed that the wind was down so I was going to start a campfire since we couldn't get one going on Friday night. I got this bad boy a blazing and just as I did Jennifer came back from the casino and we decided to make s'mores and listen to the Hank Willams Jr concert. It was great. The kids went to bed and we just hung out by the campfire listening to live music. The fire went down to coals, the music was over and we headed in for the night.
DAY 3
Well it's the basic Dump & Roll. We decided to take a different way home it seemed a little longer but we avoided that terrible road in Mora. We took Interstate 35w to Hwy 95 home which was way more smooth for our trip home. We all had a great time the weekend just goes so quick I now know why people don't like Mondays and love Fridays.
Safe Travels Everyone.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
One heck of a good Fourth of July
Then Saturday I got up and wanted to go find the other cache that was at the park. My son and his uncle Derrick went with. We went through the tall grass and woods to find this one. Derrick found it this was his first cache find. It was cool to go out and hunt this one down.
Deep in this woods is a cache.
After that we headed back to relax a bit I passed out on someone's chair and when I woke up it was time to head to my parents for a BBQ. Great steaks and chicken and a float. We took separate cars because I was planning to go home and do some stuff. I'm really glad I didn't I stopped by the old site where my childhood home/ parents grocery store was. Kind of a weird feeling to stand where your house use to sit.
Then I headed back to the cabin my son fell asleep on they way to the cabin and stayed sleeping till Sunday, he runs 100 mph and he was out. I hung out with the younger crowd and had some great laughs. Then it was about midnight before I left.
MIDNIGHT MOON
Watched a thunderstorm on its way in which is always awesome to see.The kids and Jennifer stayed at the cabin on Sunday the kids road the jet skies with their cousins. I stayed back and took it easy and got caught up on sleep. Well now back to work on Monday. It was a fantastic weekend always great to see everyone.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
App Attack
It seems that everyone owns a smart phone and along with a smart phone comes a bunch of apps and RVing has plenty of apps that you can use either for outdoor activities birdwatching,nature trails even check lists for your RV and these are just a few of the ones that I use on on a pretty frequent basis RVing.
My first app is the Good Sam app.
Let's you know the parks around you and gives you insite on the parks amenities.
Same with the RVparking.com app
We like checking the reviews on parks that we would like to stay at.
Any weather app is good to have. I like the Weather Channel because it gives you alerts to weather and pollen. I like the radar to gives you a past view & future view, I've actually use that more than anything on my phone checking it to see where the weather is headed and if we have to close it all in.
This is a great app it will tell you the amount of briquettes to add to the top and bottom for the temperature you need and for the oven size and why type of cooking are you doing. It the dial type so you select the size of oven, the temp you need and the type of baking you are doing. It's great for the novice.
I gotta walk off all that good dutch oven food don't I? I use Map My Walk to see how far and how fast I'm going. It also will track you which helps cause I can get lost in a parking lot.
The RV Companion has come in handy especially as a first time rv'er. It has
checklists, maintence logs, rv specifics,
Lists for the store and more. I really like this app.
These are our outside apps. Instead of all those Audoboun books to carry in my backpack it's on my phone. Great to use with the kids. ibird has the sounds of the birds which is helpful. That's some of the apps we use of course we also use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The two apps I'm in the process of trying. Track My Tour & Pin Drop. Stay tuned for these reviews.
Remember to try to put your phone down and take in the surroundings. The smartphone is great for video and photos and instantly sharing. Just stop, set the phone down stare at the campfire, look at the creek or clouds and enjoy even if for ten minutes then share away. Just my advice.
Safe Travels
C
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