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Old 05-12-2018, 07:21 PM   #21
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As posted on the Nk'Mip RV Park Facebook page:

Everything north of the store has no water or sewer services due to flooding. sites 120-125. cabin. 140-243 f1-f-19
both washrooms. no power f 11-f15 161-212. if this affects your reservation contact front desk. no time frame known as to when these services will return.
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Old 05-12-2018, 07:32 PM   #22
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I wouldn't expect the lake level to go down for some time. Monashee Mountains are full of snow ( still over 100 per cent of normal ) and the next week calls for temps of 30C. Snow has to melt and rivers deliver that water to the lakes. Seems to me last year there was an issue that they couldn't open the drain on Lake Osoyoos without causing flooding south of the border.

Reporter on Global National is in Osoyoos and said, "it's a fluid situation".
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Hmmm without knowing what site through reservation one has been assigned, it’s going to be difficult to realize whether potential Rally attendees have a problem or not. Guess all a person can do is call and hope. We won’t be there this year but hope it all works out for everybody who’s on their way or getting ready to go.
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Hope this doesn't impact your route to the rally:

https://www.king5.com/article/news/f.../281-551554112
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Hope this doesn't impact your route to the rally:

https://www.king5.com/article/news/f.../281-551554112

I was wondering about that.
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Hope this doesn't impact your route to the rally:

https://www.king5.com/article/news/f.../281-551554112
It does if the roads are closed. We already have changed our routing once so I guess I'll add this to the roads to watch in case I need to change again.

I've been watching this site.
https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/tra...Northeast.aspx
Along with the drive BC site.
This article from king5.com says water is on both sides of 97 at Tonasket which is on our route.
So far the road is still open.

I emailed the campground yesterday afternoon to see if they had any plans if the lake continues to rise but did not get a reply. So I'll hold off leaving this morning until they open at 8am PDT and call them.
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Hmmm without knowing what site through reservation one has been assigned, it’s going to be difficult to realize whether potential Rally attendees have a problem or not. Guess all a person can do is call and hope. We won’t be there this year but hope it all works out for everybody who’s on their way or getting ready to go.
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This year they insisted we reserve a specific site, saying they were doing it differently. We'll see how that turns our. We should be their by Tuesday anyway.

What I have learned after the devastating flood here in Calgary in 2013 is that things carry on. Spirits were surprisingly high during and afterwards, even while cleaning up the terrible mess left behind in lots of homes along the rivers.

My plan is to just carry on as though things will go off as planned, and if ever a plan B should be needed, we will adjust. Plenty of great camping around if an alternate possibly be needed. The good news is the wineries are all on high ground.
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Old 05-13-2018, 07:55 AM   #28
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Camping, any kind of camping 'requires' being adaptable. Whether the roads you travel or what you find in a campground. The only big issue y'all may have is IF the infrastructure is compromised. Maybe the campground showers don't work, or the sewer system is down, or potable water from the hose bib isn't. Knowing your trailers water pump works, you have the ability to fill the fresh water tank and have plenty of toilet chemicals can go a long way when being 'adaptable.' Have fun!
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A set of knee high rubber chore boots maybe an appropriate precaution .
We were camping in Gordon Wisconsin when one evening we got 6 to 8” of rain , the rubber boots were very helpful
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This year they insisted we reserve a specific site, saying they were doing it differently. We'll see how that turns our. We should be their by Tuesday anyway.

What I have learned after the devastating flood here in Calgary in 2013 is that things carry on. Spirits were surprisingly high during and afterwards, even while cleaning up the terrible mess left behind in lots of homes along the rivers.

My plan is to just carry on as though things will go off as planned, and if ever a plan B should be needed, we will adjust. Plenty of great camping around if an alternate possibly be needed. The good news is the wineries are all on high ground.

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Since we weren’t going to be able to attend this year, I did not watch the proceedings too closely. I did not realize that specific site reservations had been implemented and offered. Hopefully a high percentage of the Escape campers chose sites on the upper deck. Which would be logical with respect to the activities at the rally. Rubber shoes are always good to have in reserve in whatever form. What’s the Motto?
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Rubber shoes are always good to have in reserve in whatever form.
I will have both rubber boots (that are always in my truck) and a pair of chest waders, so I should be fine.
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Style show

Another opportunity for a rally activity. And all you need is a sponsor to back it to get a catchy name.
Frogg Toggs High Water Pants and Deep
Puddle Footwear Parade and Style Show.
Winner gets a bailing bucket.
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Another opportunity for a rally activity. And all you need is a sponsor to back it to get a catchy name.
Frogg Toggs High Water Pants and Deep
Puddle Footwear Parade and Style Show.
Winner gets a bailing bucket.
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Hi : Iowa Dave... I'll enter in the low rise catagory in my ankle boots. I like lots of leg with my trunks on LoL Alf
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Old 05-13-2018, 11:58 AM   #34
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This year they insisted we reserve a specific site, saying they were doing it differently. We'll see how that turns out.
Interesting. When we reserved in February, we were told we could NOT pick a site. Hopefully we will have something when we arrive. We'll have the Escape 19 Flotation Kit ready just in case Or is it "floatation"??

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I was surprised because in the past I always booked the first or second day after opening up to do so, in hopes of getting a site I wanted. More often than not it worked for me, but last year it did not at all. That is why this year I waited to book as all I wanted to do is reserve a spot yet they told me I had to book a specific site and all the ones wanted we're already booked. At this point I don't really have any faith in their booking capacity, so I'm just going to show up and see what I get.
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so I'm just going to show up and see what I get.
Oh man, oh man..... Coffee pot might be close by after all?
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If the water keeps rising, campsites are definitely going to be at a premium. Oh well, If there aren't any sites left, maybe we can find another cool spot that can take a few trailers.....Escapes only, no land yachts
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I was surprised because in the past I always booked the first or second day after opening up to do so, in hopes of getting a site I wanted. More often than not it worked for me, but last year it did not at all. That is why this year I waited to book as all I wanted to do is reserve a spot yet they told me I had to book a specific site and all the ones wanted we're already booked. At this point I don't really have any faith in their booking capacity, so I'm just going to show up and see what I get.


We booked in February and we were told we couldn’t book a specific site. I have since had to change our dates twice. Will be interesting to see where we end up!
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We booked in February and we were told we couldn’t book a specific site. I have since had to change our dates twice. Will be interesting to see where we end up!
Same here. I think it depends on who answered the phone there as far as how sites are done.
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We booked in February and we were told we couldn’t book a specific site. I have since had to change our dates twice. Will be interesting to see where we end up!
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