We Learned The Hard Way! Mistakes Made While Visiting Florida's Newest State Park
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- We are not perfect, we run out of toilet paper, we feed our dog table scraps and the list goes on. We share these moments with you because we are real people making mistakes. But like Ben said, we are RVers. And RVers push past the mistakes and focus on making memories and someday we will all be sitting around the Thanksgiving table laughing about the time we fed Alaska Mac and Cheese. Oh, and Alaska says he looks forward to seeing you in the Video, it is guaranteed to make you feel "bacon crunchin' good".
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0:00 Intro
3:40 On the road
4:30 Fuel Tips
7:00 Dump Station
9:45 State Park Arrival
16:00 The Spring
27:00 Cooking & Ginnie
34:15 A Surprise Meeting
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A question on Arvie. Can you have it search specific spots within a park? WI state park system asks how long the RV is but doesn’t narrow the site options by length. Is there a way to either eliminate sites that I know won’t work or request sites that I know do work? I hope that makes sense
“We always call these “mishaps” our remember the time” moments…… remember the time that (fill in the blank) ….Now as they happen that’s what we all call them….welp, there’s another remember the time moment….. beautiful video!!!
You are such a fun family! Don and Eileen LaMarque
I live in Central Florida. A while back, I was driving somewhere local, looked up, and in front of me was an RV with a "Grateful Glamper" decal on the back.
Awesome!
Alaska says, People Food Forever, LOL
Yes he does, lol.
Crazy - me and the hubby are watching your video. We had literally just said camping isn't the same without the 2 grand babies going. They are all grown up now. Believe it or not they camped with us until one was 21 and the other was 23. Like you said - after it's over its just the memories. So be sure to eat up every second with them ❤
I'm glad you had such wonderful experiences and memories together. They did too! ❤ Just enjoy each day and trip together now too, because when you lose your partner, you can never make any more. And you're the keeper of the memories all alone. 😢
Thanks for sharing your RV life. Just the music, memories and a Dad’s realization his little girl is prime to leave the nest - - was emotional. What a great family … what great adventures.
Thanks so much 💙
I’ve been following y’all for over 2 years now and this was hands-down my favorite video from your channel. We will be taking our first camping trip for the 2024 season in about 3 weeks. This video makes me SO excited to make more memories!
Awesome! Thank you!
Dogs love human food they don't normally get; it's a treat! My Corgi thought that anything that hit the floor was hers; almost got a cactus.
As you reflect on your kids growing up and the memories you all will make together. Just remember that once they grow up and have kids then that adventure begins for more memories. With 3 kids that are adults now. Plus 2 grandkids life is never dull. 😊
Thank you so much for this video! I loved how you spoke about pushing through difficulties, figuring things out and making it work. I especially loved how you talked about spending time with kids/family while you can. Our kids are 19 and 17 and we may be coming into our LAST summer this year. Gotta enjoy these moments while you can! THANK YOU for being so real and genuine in your videos, especially this one! You guys rock!
Thanks so much for the kind words and yes, spend as much time as you can (while you can) with family!
Prefer videos like this one. The hacks and suggestion vids are good but would prefer more travel episodes. Thanks for sharing with us!
You are so blessed to have & Do exactly what I wished I could do as a single mom with my babies. Due to my life changing for the worst over night I sit here watching & Envying this video that came across my feed 🤷♀️ ♥️ But as of now you have another subscriber 😃 Thanks for sharing what my dreams would look like! Now time to binge watch 😃 ✌️ ♥️
Thanks for subscribing and best wishes for better days
@@GratefulGlamper 😊 Thank you very much.
You barely scratched surface there . Put in of of 27 and do a down river paddle hitting all the springs . Arrange a shuttle back from Bowman 's Landing . O'Leno State Park where the Santa Fe River disappears underground and reappears three miles away . Beautiful heavily wooded park with all kinds of trails . Ichetucknee State Park , one of the most beautiful spring runs in state of Florida . If that is not enough , the Suwannee River Stare Park a short distance away . All iconic Florida , just highlights
When working for a summer camp as a Tripper took some campers to an island not even an acre in size. Discovered that I forgot the can opener and opened the spaghetti with a hatchet; ended up wearing some of the spaghetti! Always carry one of those teensy folding can openers!
I enjoy your videos and love it when Alaska talks.
Yes 👍🇺🇲
He has a lot to say 😁
moor hooman fud
It was great meeting you guys!!
Likewise!
The kids are growing up! I love this channel.
You are so kind
Great episode! We all make mistakes and camping is no exception. Florida has some great camping and the app. you shared looks like it can help campers find a campsite. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Gilchrist Blue Springs is awesome! I live locally and have been many times!
We loved it and definitely plan on going back sometime!
I so wish I would have thought to do this when my girls were younger. I think a lot of bad things that happened to my oldest daughter possibly wouldn't have happened. I never thought of living full-time in an RV until the last couple of years. Now, I can't wait to retire and get an RV and get on the road. Thank you for all of your informative videos. I know more of what we will need when we start.
Thanks for watching and best wishes
My dogs got ground beef and rice for a day ... they loved it ....
I’ll bet!
The TSD card allows us to use the truck pump. This is so much better than the automobile pump with all diesel big rigs or towing. This makes the card invaluable when filling. As far as the price, it saves money, but when not towing there are more options available and with cash back from the credit card sometimes just as cheap or cheaper.
What an awesome adventure! I love your real life videos! Such great memories you are making for Trinity and Dakota! Many blessings to all of you. 💛
Thanks for watching 💙
Feed my pup table scraps this winter on our southern trip and she wound up having diarrhea on the cab rug. Last time I’ll do that. Traveled with lots of dog food after that. 😂😂😂
It did cross our mind....but thankfully no doggie bowel issues!
I like to fry up big batches ot ground beef and freeze some and keep some in the fridge, its great mixed with mac and cheese, rice a roni, zatarans etc.. any kind of rice really.. makes a quick meal super easy
Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us. Can't believe how big the kids are getting. Dakota is going to sing BASS. Beautiful trip. Glad we are not the only ones that make mistakes. LOL
Thanks for watching
Great video. Found myself smiling at the end. I like how you have added the product bubbles. Thank you for sharing your family with us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this video. Very peaceful and love the music that played in between. Love how funny the father was when he was drying off with the towel, that was cute and made me laugh.
Yeah, when you're a pet owner S* happens on a rare occasion, better to give leftovers than to let Him be hungry, been there done a few times throughout my journey and funny thing is my dog never seems to mind.... That park looks Beautiful, It's on my list!
It’s a great park! Thanks for watching
If you ever forget dog food again, scrambled eggs and meat like chicken, with maybe some rice if you have it (instant is fine) is less likely to lead to upset tummies.
Good to know, thanks for watching
We stayed in the same site back in January - Talk about cold.... We enjoyed the park. Very nice Spring. Good to see that you had a nice visit.
U guys are awesome team work is important in life thank you for sharing your RV lifestyle I live in Florida and I'm in the process of living in an Rv ❤
If you dump a bag of ice or two on the way to the dump station it will work as an agitator while in motion to help clean out the tank.
Myth lol
Ichetucknee springs is near where you are, it's a beautiful spring and ichetucknee springs campground is amazing. Enjoy 😊
Thank you!
We forgot dog food once before. So you are not alone.
I enjoyed you having fun with your family this video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ok you made me cry 😢. My kids are 31 and 26 so yes savor every second. We did as much as possible although we didn’t full time our best trips were in the RV. ❤
Love this video! What are little mistakes compared to the amazing memories that came from the trip!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely love your videos! Thank you for sharing your 'experiences' ❣️
Thanks for watching
Thanks for watching
We just booked a mini vacation at Blue Spring State Park based on your recommendation. Thanks for all your helpful information!!
This is the second video of yours I've seen, and can I see again how much I LOVE your channel and how you explain biology . Well done!
Thank you!
Hey Guys! Black and Gold Bandit here. Met you at the RV Unplugged Rally.
Can't believe how big the kids are getting. It happens fast. Mine ate 36 and 33. They grow up m before you know it.
What are you doing for the Eclipse? I'll be in Texas with Less Junk More Journey.
Glad to see you are still enjoying yourselves especially with the kiddos.
Thanks for watching! We will be in Florida for Sun and Fun during the time of the Eclipse.
Great vid! Always love watching ya all.
Thanks for watching!
I have been going to this spring sinse I was a kid. So 40 years. Cheaper now to get in but I actually preferred it when it was privately owned. It was better maintained then. There was a beautiful elevated walk way that you could walk down to the river on an more. The biggest difference now, you wont get yelled at if you are a paddleing down the river and need to pull in off the river just to use the bathroom while you are 6 months pregnant and too scared to pee in the river 😅. True story 😂
lol, sounds like an interesting story! Thanks for watching
The water is so clear❤❤❤
It's super amazing! Thanks for watching.
I didn’t make it to Florida this year and I sure missed it, but didn’t want to leave my cat 🐈⬛ and 🐕.
Enjoyed the video. Good family having good times. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Gosh what a fun video you guys look like you had such a good time🎉❤
Thanks for watching
In 1974 Dad bought a used Fan trailer that had a freezer fire. It had the kitchen in the middle with the table in front. The bunks were next and then the bathroom. Our first camping trip we went to the Chesapeake Bay somewhere in VA. My sister who was 7 and I was 10 were sent with Dad to go fishing. It was Thanksgiving 1974 and my Mom made an entire turkey dinner in that trailer. Fast forward 50 years and Mom and Dad and my sister have all passed but the memories I pass on to the next two generations are priceless. The kids cannot believe all the mishaps along the way. (Like replacing 3 tires on the truck and 3 on the trailer....in within 2 days. Or going to Niagra Falls, we stayed there when I was a teen. Fast forward 30 years, we go back to the same campground. My dad's truck on both trips lost the water pump. Two different trucks, 30 years apart and the guy at the garage remembered my Dad! Or one last one he had a trailer where the lights kept grounding out and then he lost the alternator in his truck. Sailed right through a red light-thank goodness he was clear-and into a truck stop. My sister and I were following in my truck and were astonished he did. He drove truck his entire career and we could not understand why he would have done that! Oh the stories were great conversations at the Holiday dinners. Especially now there is a new generation to teach about camping. And stories to witness. Love your channel and my Dad would have as well. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to share your memories! 💙
What a beautiful snake!
I love the morning routine, as soon as I'm done I'm feel now I'm ready for anything. Making the bed is what starts the good feeling off.
Evening routine is harder to be consistent. Room for improvement
So true!
Loved this video. Putting this park on our To See List! I just checked and the water access is closed until November as they work on it. Can’t wait to visit though!
Hope you enjoy it!
Loved your video. We are heading down there in a couple of weeks.
Hope you enjoy it!
Dakota, my man you are starting to look like Don King with that hairdo, its all good!!
🤭
Great video!! Hey my dog gets scraps every once in a while. It’s a treat just like I have chocolate 🍫 and wine 🍷. 😊 Loved the music as you were walking Alaska in the early morning. Alaska and I are kindred spirits when it comes to Bacon. 🥓 don’t ever deny him Bacon 😂 I think I need a couple of paddle boards? In a Class B though millimeters matter lol 😆. Adventure On!❤
That was a fun and beautiful trip! When are we going to do that again?!?!?!👍👍👍🥂❤️
Soon!
Dam is the word! Running out of dog food, cause now every time mac n cheese is cooking you'll get the sad eyes of "ooooh come on! Pleeease!", 😂. Btw, Kleenex is fine for a back up toilet paper, paper towel would be a concern. It's a holding tank not a septic tank. Use more water! Lol 🍻
Fun video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching
I think you need a check list to load RV before trip: dog food, toilet paper, ECT.
This is awesome 😎💞
beautiful video, beautiful place and you are a beautiful family.
Thank you!
Thanks for the Arvie referral. I've been trying to get a spot in Arkansas for the Eclipse. Within 36hrs Arvie had me booked!
Awesome!
A beautiful park.❤
It really is!
Love your dog! We have a daisy!
What a fun adventure. I'm thankful y'all are still making some adventure videos. I know they don't do as well as How To Videos, or Top 10 product videos, but these are more enjoyable to watch. How do you like that smaller lid on the Blackstone? Do you ever close that down over something that is cooking? I've got the bigger lid, but it's such a space waster.
We like our smaller Blackstone much better! The lid really isn’t meant to be used as a lid for cooking. But we do still occasionally use it that way anyway.
Loved this one. Have been to Gilchrist Springs, but before I had an RV. Now I can’t wait to go back. I am just not getting in that water. Sorry, but I’ve seen way too many alligators here in central FL.
Thanks for watching
Love your videos!
Thank you
Florida is a great state 👍🇺🇲
Fun fun fun! Life is always an adventure IF you are open to it!
We learned long ago, you really only have 18 summers with our kids…. And it’s far too short.😞
Blessings to you all.
Thanks so much and thanks for watching
@@GratefulGlamperThanks for sharing, and letting us all in on it.
One of our favorite camping memories with our 4 kids (14-4y/o) … we had a 36’ TT then.
Hubby had to get back to work when we drove from s/e NM to Bay area CA, so the kids & I spent 6 weeks all over Northern CA. (In 2000)
We met along the way;
1) A man who lived through Nazi Germany during WW2, and how he (11-13y/o) helped his uncle with the underground! He helped save Americans, English & Jews by the hundreds!
2) and 1 man who was Navy in Pearl Harbor. The Japanese Zeros flew right over his hut, since he was at the top of the mountain he was the first one to see them! He took over a stray Jeep and rescued the injured all during the attack! He and many others, lived on the beach for two weeks thinking the Japanese were coming back!
Both men sat down with our kids & I, telling us a lot of stories and their life.
Homeschooling & traveling bring history to life!
We have had lots of adventures & mis-adventures since starting RV’ing in ‘92…and we continue to do so!!
Alaska is NOT complaining that you forgot nasty dry kibble. Lol
Not at all! 😂🐾
You haven't been coming up on my feed til this one. We are in the panhandle 1hr north of PCB. Been stuck here for the past year, d/t a significant accident I had. But am getting the rig ready to head out near the 3rd week of June.
Our very 1st trip in the camper, found out the TV cable in the camper doesn't work and has to be wired direct bringing the staff out. Then the hot water didn't ignite having to call the tech that was in the park. Charged me $150 for the call and another $50 to clean cobwebs from the propane tube and another $10 for the fuse that blew. I now take that tube apart every time before starting. Did find bugs in there a few times.
We have a screen over our water heater vent for that very reason. Thanks for watching and for the comment
This spring isn't new though. The only difference is before they use to have a platform to jump off that they removed a couple years ago. Yall should look into Suwannee River Rendezvous
Can you use regular Scotty toilet paper from Walmarts
Yes it won't be long until you are empty-nesters. Enjoy the time you have with them to the fullest. I fly my daughter in during summer break for a few weeks wherever I'm staying. This summer it is Seaview, Washington. Razor clams, Dungeness crabs and serious mushroom hunting. 🍄. Take care and buy another paddle. Lol.
Sounds like a great time! Thanks for watching and yep, we already bought another paddle 🚣♂️
Recommend masking of any vehicle tags.
“Almost perfect” 😂 (😉) 👋🏼😘
This was an awesome video. I guess no alligators in springs.
Not usually…🐊
Those are small ones. Camping Thanksgiving I thought I could stretch the propane to last until the end of the trip. Nope! I ran out of propane at 3am in the morning in 28-degree weather. And no other back up for heat. My Frist Officer has accrued a ceramic heater. Our first trip out will be the third week of April and YES, the propane tanks will be full.
Yikes! That would have made for a very cold camping trip! Thanks for sharing and watching
Vet says I can give my dog chicken, rice, pumpkin, etc. Good idea to have some food items on hand that are dog friendly.
Very true!
I cant believe u😂😂😂😂just kidding...so what. Dogs fine mac n cheese is like a snow day for your pup❤❤❤❤ 🎉
😂
How were the bugs? You get the dog food okay? Definitely on my list when we get rolling again. Thank you.
We got some dog food and the bugs were not bad at all - thanks for watching.
🍊 FLORIDA NATIVE 🐊 just wanted to say the Springs are the most beautiful place I have ever seen! I have traveled the world and nothing but the CO rivers and Smoky Mountains compare! It is a spiritual feeling of awe of God and nature when you see them. I Love you guys and your video. Wish your family blessings and success to keep on keeping it simple with your children. You as parents both seem to really “get” what’s important in life … positive experiences with your kids! If everyone lived this way America would be a better place❤ 🇺🇸 Thank you, DR. P.S. Mac n Chz hasn’t killed my kids yet so what’s good for the kids 🤷🏻♀️ good for sweet doggies! 😂. Also, we forget TP every time and we’re packing to go camping and I thought of you 🧻 😂😂
In the video you hooked up your Blackstone how long is your propane hose?
It’s this one on Amazon: 20 feet long amzn.to/43RlJzX
I have never met a dog to turn down mac and cheese with bacon lol.
Alaska now wants Mac and cheese and bacon every meal 😂
I love the video, but how could you forget your baby's food😂😂 We've been bad parents some times we forgot our baby's food also. It's all good gives you another excuse to explore the area.
So true!
Which Garmin RV GPS model did you buy ?
Does that seat come with the paddleboard you have in the links? I am disabled and definitely need a seat and a strong board. 😊❤
Yes, the paddle board links are the one with seat - here is the link again also: amzn.to/3TQynKW
I have never heard of Floridas 72 degrees spring water called warm unless you are a manatee in the winter time.
😂
What tank flush do you use? How often do you use it? Do you fill half way or almost full?
We have a built in tank flush and we use Clear It (from Unique Camping + Marine) 2x per year for a “deep” tank clean
@@GratefulGlamperthank you!
How do you pull the ford behind your RV? I pull a car behind mine , but it’s a manual transmission. Everyone says you can’t pull an automatic.
Our Ford Expedition has a neutral tow mode.
What the artist name singing at end, maybe "home again"
How do you tow your car with your camper??? I would love to know!
We explain some in this video - although then we towed a Jeep - now we have a Ford Expedition. czcams.com/video/nkj19jN-hOk/video.htmlsi=1FOJj3xnnpGWalyb
What do you do for the 🐈 cat litter box problem?
Very Warm and Friendly Videos! Makes me feel like I'm going with you guys! You have an inclusive way about you that includes the audience as if one of the family! ☺️ Best Travel Wishes
If I saw a snake in the water in that area, I would just assume it is poisonous
Ben are you a part 107 pilot?
Beautiful park; however, after living in central Florida for six years, and south Florida for two, I'd never go into lakes, ponds, rivers, unless absolutely clear, and no sign of gators, snakes. And the ocean, not unless heavily monitored for sharks and jellyfish! Otherwise, it's the pool for me.
As a 42y/o Florida born and raised, I am the exact say way
Don't worry 'bout the big guys. "Brain eating bacteria" can flourish unseen in warm fresh water, and migrate up through the eye sockets and nasal passages to attack the brsin. Unless you catch this very quickly, it actually crosses into the brain and kills you. Yes, this ha happened last year in Florida. They're spreading as the temperatures go up.
As a 57 yo Arizonan.....I am the same way! lol (except for the ocean - I run right in.
I seen one your videos of anyone could tell me what she puts in her black tank top help with break down and order
Yes! It’s this product from Unique Camping + Marine amzn.to/4aur4iM
Do you strain your pasta water in your tanks?
Yes, we put strained pasta water down the sink which goes into the gray tank
I try to always run water at the same time the pasta water because the starches can clog pipes.
What RV app are you using?
We used several apps in this video - level mate pro, victron, etc
Bravo Zulu
Ya won’t get any hate messages from me about giving Alaska table scraps. I can’t get my dog to eat dog food so she always gets table scraps. 😱I know I’m bad
😂