Re: I've been offline for a little while, but I'm back now- camping

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Back in 1993 when I got my Golden Access Passport, I had to have the

disability award letter to show proof. I made copies for each vehicle I

might use for 'camping'. I've found that many states have agreements where

they will honor the pass, and give similar discounts. Arkansas will give

half price, but Oklahoma gives half price plus utilities, which used to be

$3.00, to cover electric and water. The last I heard, Virginia charges

$2.00, no matter what you do in their parks. In primative National Parks

where there is no service, there is no charge or half charge, and is on the

honor system. Of course, the great state of Texas gives no discounts, and

are increasing prices and other charges as soon as they can be found.

Welcome back, , it's been a while. And I'm sure you will love the

weather you've bought into. You should have done this in the summer, it can

get awfully cold this time of year. BTDT... And you're going to need the

<Warm Wishes> LOL

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

[ ] I've been offline for a little while, but I'm back now

>I was offline while I changed locations! Yes, I'm probably crazy, but I've

> rented a furnished house here, near St. , MN, for the next 4 months.

> I

> have missed my grandchildren so much that I decided I have to be near them

> for birthdays, Christmas, etc. If this works out, we will look into

> buying

> a small place here, probably a condo, and splitting our time between

> California and Minnesota since our other two children, both still single

> and

> undecided about where to live permanently, are still in California.

>

> We packed up what we think we'll needed and spent most of last week making

> the drive, with a stop at Arches National Park in Utah along the way. The

> weather has been great so far, but the weatherman says it's going to

> change. I'll try to get the Arches pictures up soon!

>

> And for my RA friends, I made a great discovery at Arches. I knew that

> there was a free lifetime pass for the National Parks for those over 62,

> but

> there is also one they call the Golden Access Pass, that is for the

> disabled! No charge to get it, it's good for your lifetime for all entry

> fees for yourself and anyone in the car with you, and a 50% discount on

> all

> other park fees, like camping. As if I'm going to camp . . . If you

> don't have some kind of documentation with you showing that you're

> disabled,

> you can sign an affadavit to that effect. It took about 5 minutes to get

> it.

>

> So, as it gets colder here, please send warm thoughts my way! It's been a

> long time since I lived anywhere that had snow, we'll have to see if I can

> handle it.

>

> Gentle hugs to all my RA friends,

>

>

> Shoreview, MN, until April! brrrr!

> South Pasadena, CA

> You can see my galleries at http://www.pbase.com/arenared986