I spent the last two nights at Pokagon State Park in the northeastern corner of Indiana. Although the camp sites themselves only offer basic electricity, the rest of the park has plenty of activities and facilities (e.g. bike trails, fishing, hiking, horses, toboggan run, etc.). Who doesn’t like a good ol’ toboggan run? For state parks in the Midwest, this is a good one. I spent many, many hours at the Potawatomi Inn because of the free Wi-Fi. AT&T and Sprint aren’t doing so well out here.
I learned another valuable lesson on the first night here – don’t be an idiot. I got in late, somehow found my camp site, and tried repeatedly to find a half-way level patch of ground. During this process, I put one stabilizer down at some point, forgot about it, moved forward a few feet, and ripped the front stabilizer right off the bottom of the Airstream. So, I had to go “shave big monkeys” at Menard’s [listen to the commercial in your head] and get some more tools to patch things up temporarily. Fun, fun!
Luckily, the rest of the stay went much better. I cooked some steaks and burgers for the first time on the new grill and got to work from a scenic location! Here are some photos:
- Just Me
- Where is Everyone?
- My Work View Today
- My Work View Today
Bummer about the stabilizer.
We’re headed up to the cottage today for the long weekend. Stop by if you’re still in the area!
Maybe that lady on the cell phone liked you. Was she cute? Maybe she was trying to get your attention. Or maybe she heard about that blue cheese burger and wanted one herself.
kyle, i just found out about your super mega awesome new life. you are by far the coolest person i know and i admire you for living the life many of us dream of.
i know nyc is not a big airstream destination but please let me know if you ever get here. i also have a house up in woodstock ny so let me know if you pass by the catskills.
Max, I will definitely let you know when I pass by the Catskills this fall. I will stop by and “borrow” your water and electricity! Thanks for the note.
Kyle, Don told me all about your new adventure. All I can say is “Way To Go! I wish I were smart like you, your hillbilly cousin,Dennis
Try out Lake James Country Club for a nice round of golf. Lots of hills and trees make this an interesting round. Tell the owner of the restaurant you know me or Tom Chebowski and that should get you a free drink (or be forced to settle my tab)
Also, great fishing right off the sand beds on Lake James. Get out there around 5ish and bring a net
Hey! Saw you were in Oswego 3 days ago…what the hell? Stop by next time! Hope life in the Airstream is good!
I am the Sand’s across the street neighbour and you parked in front of our house (which is cool). I am wondering what your M.P.G. on your car is and how many cylinders it has. Thanks.
Hey Patrick! When I am not towing the 3 tons of Airstream behind me, I get around 22 m.p.g. With the Airstream, it drops down to around 14 m.p.g. So far, the V6 in the Touareg has been handling everything just fine.
Kyle, where are you going now? I just noticed you are not in front of my house. It was nice to see your Airstream. Thanks
I think I may head up to Wisconsin and head back down through Michigan.
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