2014 Shivaree

[bobhenry]

Bobhenry - that was my thought as I left for work this morning! So I will heat up the camper Saturday, head out for a few hours, then return to the wilds of my bed once nature makes the camper unbearable!

With the gentle hum of a small fan assisted ceramic heater you just might surprise yourself how good you will sleep. You might wake up with the sun in your eyes.

Hell I have the barn in the yard maybe I ought to try the same thing.

[Jst83]

And the best part you just have to stay till after midnight to make it legal !

Sounds Familiar I seem to remeber waking up Sunday to -1 and someone slipping away in the middle of the night. I was so warm in the camper that year I had to sleep on top of the cover in my undies

[GerryS]

I've slept in 27 degree with a heater it was reasonably comfortable. I did try to make it through the night with nothing, that wasn't going to happen. I would imagine if you pre heat with a ceramic though it would be pretty comfortable.

The only problem I can see is condensation....the perpetual foe in RVs an TTs. If stinks when it starts raining inside...

[Verna]

It got down to 19* at last year's Shiveree. I kept one window cracked about 1", and the vent open just a bit. A small space heater and a fan near the ceiling pushing the heated air down kept me warm. No condensation. I had to keep a pillow in front of the window to keep the breeze off of my back, but that was fine. I love my down alternative comforters.

[Billy K]

Nope not this weekend... re-learning to walk, bad roads, and TOO cold temps...

I been camping "Big Truck Style" since early November up north of St. Paul/Minneapolis
places like Hillsboro,ND and Crookston.MN.wake ups have been as low as -34 F
It's a sweet deal....
hauling 50,000 pounds of sugar behind ya...!!!
Ya just don't know how much of that stuff goes into the things we eat and drink !!

Like; 1,000,000 pounds a day; JUST for Kool-Aid !!! That's 5 rail cars !

I wasn't gonna have time to TD it this weekend; just a visit on Saturday..gotta be back at it Sunday..
off to Virginia to haul some whole wheat and white flour to bakeries and such...

Everyone stay home; safe and warm...C you in the spring !!!

[Nansplace]

I know this decision has been a disappointment for you die hard shivaree campers, but it is best to be safe than sorry. Back yard camping is a great idea, just knowing you can run inside out of the cold if you need to. From the looks of the weather reports, staying in and staying warm sounds like a great weekend. Sorry everyone, better luck nextt time.

[Blotto Bros]

This was 100% the right call….BUT… we could call it postponed not canceled!!

[GerryS]

I like postponed as well. Even if we go as late as march it's still pretty hard core. Nights in the 20s aren't uncommon, it's still shiveree...

[Verna]

As soon as I get rid of this bronchitis, I'll be ready for The Postponed 2014 Shiveree.

[Nansplace]

Sorry to hear you're sick Verna. I guess you wouldn't have been going anyway. Take care of yourself and I hope you feel better soon.

[indycamper]

Never did make it to the backyard! The idea of wrestling the storage cover off Gertrude in the cold did not appeal to me, and the more I thought about sleeping out there without the ability to open the vent, the more I decide my kids did not need to become orphans yet! So I really like the idea of a postponed Shivaree!

[Kurt (Indiana)]

This was 100% the right call….BUT… we could call it postponed not canceled!!

I'm sure those who really want to go will find an alternative date. (like Miami in February)

Just kiddin'. I never go anyway but a new date is still not out of the question.

[Verna]

I'm up for a new date for the 2014 Shiveree. Of course, it would be so nice if it were in Florida or somewhere south right now!!!! But, I'm ready for some camping.

Verna

[Ben]

Where is this going to happen and any dates in mind? I've got cabin fever and want to go campin!!!

[Jst83]

Where is this going to happen and any dates in mind? I've got cabin fever and want to go campin!!!

Me too hopefully after the 18th and hopefully I can drive again oh and I get the truck back from the shop my wife had a run in with the slush Sunday and it and the post won. If this snow doesn't stop there's no telling.