HooDoo Who Don't

Well As a fun thing I thought it would be fun to work for Hoodoo Recreation for the summer of 2013.

I would be a campground host in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Forest. sounds like fun right.

I got my package and was assigned to Douglas fir campground in the north on the nooksack river. it was perfect for my 36 ft motorhome and I was didligent to collect fees and payments.

Then I was told by my manager that I was to be moved to Silver fir and a couple was taking douglas fir because douglas also handles Excellisor Group camp. so I siad ok, What the heck one campground is good as the other. Right.

On May 15th, I Loaded up my stuff and was told to move into site #1 by the Hoodoo supervisor,, so I drive the extra 13 miles and pulled into the site, at first I noticed the site had not been cleared. but I entered anyeway, the gate was broken and hard to open, then the road was full of limbs I kept gwetting out to move. I made the turn and went to site #1 which made no sense to me but it was my first year and I was doing as I was told.

But Site #1 is a group site. Large site, so I called and was told to pull into the first site on the property.

In the process of the confusion my RV received over $9,000.00 in damage including the roof.  I was following directions from my imediate manager and as a result my RV was damaged. 

I contacted The Manager he said contact the President of Hoodoo so I did, and here is what he told me

Dear John Worley,

 

I am sorry to hear that you damaged your motorhome when moving into a site. I know this things can be costly and frustrating, and that is unfortunate. However, Hoodoo cannot be held responsible for these damages, when you were operating your own vehicle under your own free will and choice. We do appreciate that you were trying to move into a site to begin you camp host assignment, but leaning trees are common place inside campgrounds and are visible. I do hope you are able to get your motorhome repaired, but Hoodoo will not be covering any of your costs.

 

Please accept this decision as final, I have conversed with Chuck Shepard and Kaly Harward and we are all in agreement. This week is orientation, and we will have no time to discuss this matter at the training meetings. I hope that you will be able to move forward and fulfill your assignment and enjoy the summer at Silver Fir. If not, please let us know right away so we can fill that position.

 

Sincerely,

Ryan Thompson

President

Hoodoo Recreation Services

Seems to me all Hoodoo whats is a free line of people who for nothing.  they take no responsibility for what their managers tell the host.

I contacted the Ranger station and they said they would look into the situation and was at least willing to discuss help with the repairs..

I love this country, I use the National Foreszxt Campgrounds and have for years. I support our forest.  Hoodoo  is a Not so Do. when it come to supporting their employees.

I promised I would do the job this year, I will be there as a host.  and do my best. BUT IF YOU GO TO NATIONAL FOREST AND SEE A HOODOO TRUCK OR IN WASHINGTON OR OREGON THAT IS HOSTED BY HOODOO. JUST REMEMBER IF YOUR RV IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. YOUR ON YOUR OWN. EVEN IF IT IS CAUSED BY THEM.

 

New Year New Adventure

Hello My Friends and Travelers
Well it has been a while since my last post, but alot of things have been happening.  Have not been on the road a lot, and this summer has some outlook that We will not be traveling much.

1.  I got the wonderful opportunity to be a campground Host Up at Mt. Baker.  Drop in and say hi.

I start in the middle of May and I am so looking forward to this adventure.

2.  I do not know how many of you have been reading about our past adventures, But as a recap, we were given a one year membership to Birch Bay K&M Resort last August and so we went up in September to spend a weekend, (Ended up to be one night)  we were treated like it did not matter we were there, Our 36ft motor home was squeezed in a tight space not even big enough for a travel trailer.  and when we went to the sales pitch, as it were, they did not wish to hear from us, they jsut want us to buy their product and go our way.
Well we got another call from Birch Bay, (Under new management, I wonder why) and they want us to return. BUT, we are thinking about it. maybe in April, they want to give us a membership, BUT why be a member of something I would never use, unless they change their ways.

3. We are leaving the 8th of march for a three days trip out on the Olympic peninsula, and down to Seaside Oregon, by way of hwy 101, then back up hwy 12 and thru Rainier park and back home. Really looking forward to this time away. 

I will try and be more deligent on my writting up until May. not internet up at the campground.  sorry. but will post when I can .

Wishing you all a great Spring and summer, have fun and drive safely.

John "Dusty" Worley 

HAPPY NEW YEAR....

January Adventure

Well sorry I have not posted in a while, but as December Santa for AJDA and other things in life approached this past year we got so busy.

January brings new adventures, as we start a new business and head down the road of challenge.  We will be posting our adventures and items again...

We wish you all a wonder filled new year, and look forward to hearing from you all on your travels

 

Our Fall Colors Drive in Washington State

Hello My Friends

Well another year and we, once again, enjoyed our fall colors drive, we drive over I-90 to Ellensberg and then up to Wenatchee and ending in Winthrop "Lake Pearryagin state park" We then drove to Leavenworth and then back to everett, what an adventure on the motorhome this year.
Here are some photos of the trip, I think you will agree it was beautiful this year.

Tradeing in and up/down

Greeting my friends

Well, we are getting ready to head out over the road again.  Timing is everything we were going to go next week to Eastern Washington But it seems the smoke from the fires will keep us home. we are going over in October and we will post the results of that trip then.

In the mean time we have been looking to trade our 2007 Nitro for another car.  We once again approached several dealers and here are the results of our search.

we went to Monroe Washington, looked around could not get any real information, We will not and I repeat NOT, purchase a car from any dealership that has the name Lane or Rairdon in it.. We have been there and the service stinks, and Rairdon in Monroe sold us a stolen vehicle with a bad title on it.  so we were left with Seaview in Lynnwood, which we love and have always has good experience with and the old faithful Roy Robinson,  We thought about Blade Chev in Mt Vernon but a little far for our needs.  we did check out their web link and could not find any car we were interested in.  Though I have heard nothing BUT GOOD things about Blade.  

We did eventually go for a 2002 Chev Trailsblazer from Roy Robinson, Even though we were hesitant at first, the difference they were offering was not in our wheel house a being fair. they were offing us a lot less than the Nitro was worth.  I contacted Mark King and am waiting to hear if they honestly will do what is right and make us a great deal.  I am sure they will  I will keep in contact here to let you know what happens.

I want to thank all of your for taking your time to read my post. it means alot to me that you actually are doing some research and wanting to know more about what is going on.  

Have a great trip, enjoy the journey, and may the God of peace be ever with you.

RV and Towable list of Autos

Greeting from the road my friends;

Let me begin by saying that I have searched and searched for a tow-able vehicle list.  Ones you can tow 4-wheels down. Because U-haul does not wish to rent just heir trailer for vehicle towing without their truck, and the trailers cost way to much just to buy one for seasonal use.  Motor home Magazine has what is supposed to be a list but when I went there they just had a bunch of blogs and writers giving advice and not really a good list of vehicles... I went to other sites like GMC, Saturn, Kia, and others and got the same run around...  There are no list of vehicles that are 4-wheel down tow-able types.  the one on Motor-home Mag. went into "it depends on what you want to use it for, how your traveling alone, two people or family, BUT, never gave the list for either.

If you got a list please let me know.

I also want to add that I had to take the motor-home we purchased back to Roy Robinson because of a furnace problem. They fixed the problem NO CHARGE, they just keep getting customer service right.

Anyway. Keep safe out there. watch out for 4-wheelers and Big rigs, share the road and watch for bugs..

RV's and More

Greetings from the road my fellow RVers

I know this Blog is about RVing and traveling across the country. BUT, a big part of RVing is also sightseeing and for those with Motorhomes they have a few options.
1. Driving the motorhome down town and everywhere else....Not a safe or realistic option for most RVers.  some of the sites you want to go to do not have RV Parking or the parking is a long way from the actual sight or attraction.
2. You park the motorhome and  and get a scooter or a Segway or a scooter and run around the park.. the problem here is if the camp site you are at is a ways from the actual place you want to see you may have problems getting there.

3. This way is you will be towing a vehicle. either flat tow or on a trailer or some way to tow.  and this is a great way to travel. the problem is parking the motorhome in some parks towing a vehicle is hard to do..

BUT, this is what my article this week is about.  Purchasing a tow vehicle.

There is alot of vehicles that you can tow. BUT, if your flat towing you have to make sure of three things
1. The vehicle has to be tow-able. Some are not.
2. You have to make sure the vehicle has a neutral transmission
3. You have to be aware your RV just got longer.
4. I am finding a to out about the difference between Flat Towing, Dolly or Trailer towing.   either way your Motorhome or camper just got longer,   and if your not careful you can tear the tranny out of a car your towing.

LET ME ADD HERE IN OUR SHOPPING AROUND FOR A TOW-ABLE CAR. WE WENT TO A COUPLE OF PLACES. REIRDON DODGE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THEY TRIED TO SELL US A STOLEN VEHICLE AND IT WAS NOT TIL WE SAW THE CAR FAX THAT WE FOUND OUT IT HAD BEEN STOLEN.
ALSO DUWAYNE LANE IS NOT A GOOD PLACE EITHER, THEY SAY THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU BUT THAT OLD LINE HAS WORN OUT AND THEY DO NOT TAKE CARE OF YOU.
WE WENT BACK TO ROY ROBINSON AND SO FAR SO GOOD, WE HAVE A DEAL IN THE WORKS BUT WE WILL SEE.  STAY TUNED FOR THIS ONE.

DRIVE CAREFUL OUT THERE MY FRIENDS, REMEMBER THE 4-WHEELERS DO NOT LIKE YOU BEING IN THEIR WAY AND DO NOT NOTICE YOU AND WILL DRIVE DANGEROUSLY.