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[FarmerChick]

I was surprised the campground WAS NOT full. Usually it is packed beyond packed. every site taken. NOT this time. there were prime beach front sites available.
We had a nice site, water was super duper cold, but Nicole and I braved it for about 15 mins. . weather nice. good trip.

but the economy I believe is reeking havoc on people and their vacations. It is the first time I could actually see some real affect of it.

because truly, never in all my 15yrs of camping has the beachfront cgs had available prime spots on easter/kids spring break weekend.

I have to say the gas cost was OUCH on this trip also. geez, I gotta be camping closer to home. Diesel at $4.19 and a long trip makes for a screaming wallet.

 

[SSDreamin]

I heard the same things about the cgs around here! I guess, when gas hits a certain level, people just stay home, don't even take closeby camping trips! I read in our local paper that our State parks are dropping their prices. Obviously they are anticipating lower turnout but, seriously, a $2 reduction in camping fees is NOT going to be the deciding factor for me!

 

[Denim Deb]

Gas prices are getting horrible! I'm so glad I have the bike. I hate to think what it would cost me to drive the truck all summer.

 

[FarmerChick]

SS, I didn't hear that about the parks dropping fees. very interesting. that is a sure sign vacationing is down, but you are right. $2 isn't going to help...not me at all

 

[FarmerChick]

yea my new mega monster diesel didn't thrill me one bit on towing mileage. I am seriously thinking of getting rid of this new truck and finding something else...but right now that is in the 'beginning' stages of deciding what to do.

 

[snapshot]

Right now we don't have much income but we figured out that we are spending 25% of monthly income on gas and about the same on rv park rent. Sure will be a blessing to get moved!