Moochdocking & Dry Camping Problems, Nashville, Cavern Waterfall, Summer Travel Vlog #2

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[@johanstrieter-bh2wq]

I can’t tell you how funny the two of you are every time I watch your show. I have a little chuckle and a good laugh. The two of you are really humorous. I think that’s a good word. Anyway enjoy your adventure. Have a great day. have fun. Have an awesome week.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Johan, love the word humorous. And I’m glad we made you laugh. It’s just the way we are. We are enjoying are travels. Hope you had a great weekend 🤗 Alice

[@SevenBears1]

I smiled through the entire video. I like CAATrip.. DMC is fun to hang out with.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

James, 😃 - I’m for trip or travel 😉 Awww ☺️ thanks, Alice

[@bookooc5605]

I am only 1:00 in, but you guys have made me laugh out loud already. I love you guys.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Awesome. But we want you laughing at 5 seconds 😁 Thanks so much 🤗 Alice

[@brianbarbarich1401]

Great stuff Alice and Larry. Thank you. Nice for me to see some of America. Have fun and stay safe. 🙏👏 Cheers from Durban.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Brian, we hope you enjoy the small part of it you will see in this series. And thanks. Always good to see your name Cheers - currently in Arkansas, Alice

[@me98gt]

We stayed at Seven Points across the lake in 2022 very nice.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

It’s that another COE? We want to find another spot next time we are in the area Alice

[@me98gt]

@@DownsizingMakesCents Yes it is. If you have a senior pass all COE parks are half price.

[@markshelhart8338]

You actually can get good over the air tv reception at that campground along with good cell service, you don't really have to use Starlink.It's right in my backyard and have been going there for a long time. Memorial Day used to be a big drunken party event there back in the day. The powered waterfront sites are hard to get but are really cool.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Mark, we were surprised that it wasn’t packed - and annoyed when we saw a power and or water site open 😁 We pay a monthly fee anyway for Starlink. So we try to use it first Alice

[@daviscrt]

Great video, thanks for sharing Don

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Don, we appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 🤗 Alice

[@rickgriffith1]

I’m thinking that Larry can make a 3D printed bump cap insert for your ballcaps. Put me in for an size XL please.👍🏼😎

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Rick, great 👍 idea- we need the softer filament, which we are almost out of Alice

[@ts_breezes486]

We vote for CAA TRIP 😀 Are you coming up I-81 into PA? Less crazy weather in the Northeast at the moment

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Maybe next year? Larry has a date with a plan in Colorado to fly back to Florida for his monthly IVIG treatment Alice

[@davelauraphillips8814]

The sound level from the cicadas in a small crabapple tree in our front yard was 92 decibels - hearing protection required!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Dave 😞 that’s crazy. When we first toured the house that became our home for 23 years, the sound was so loud, we couldn’t hear the realtor - we bought it anyway 😆 Alice

[@kevinherm3036]

We went to Margeritaville last December and had a blast. I was in line at 0530, #3, and we just formed a little group of the first 4 groups and hung out together until happy hour was over! Meeting Buzz was great!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Kevin, that’s awesome. Larry almost made it on air - before the “lightening round” after show, but a lady cut in front of him. He’s the kind of guy that wouldn’t make a fuss about that But he was still excited to meet and talk to Buzz. Glad you had that chance, too Alice

[@sherriweber7105]

How was Larry after he hit his head in the cavern. I thought he got knocked out. Just glad he’s ok!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks for asking, Sherri. Larry did stager for a bit. But ok just minutes after 🤗 Alice

[@sherriweber7105]

@@DownsizingMakesCents Oh ok thank goodness. I’m glad he’s ok! 👍 🤗😘

[@JonnyDIY]

4:05 🤣 omg Larry's hair! I love it! And wow professional windsurfing that's too cool, would love to live in Maui! 🌺 glad you guys are having a nice trip, the caves reminded me of old The Goonies movie 😆 Larry got to meet his radio heroes 💕 that's great. Safe travels. Have breakfast in the "Pagoda" for me today 😉👍

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Jonny, ever see Lost Boys, the vampire movie? Larry looked like Jason Patrick - same hair and sunglasses 😁 Love Goonies - would love to discover a pirate ship 😆 Larry was like a little kid with the guys from The Highway - makes up for whacking his head. A vote for pagoda 😉 And thanks. It was a great experience- except for the scary weather Alice

[@JonnyDIY]

@@DownsizingMakesCents haha omg you're right he does look exactly like Jason Patric in Lost Boys! 🤣 Ohh yeah we loved that movie growing up because they filmed a lot of it not far from where we grew up in Santa Cruz California

[@debyarger3084]

The caves and waterfall. We've been to Ruby Falls and it was amazing! I'm so happy you two are out and enjoying life.

[@Markpatrickrich]

Fun episode it’s crazy when campers don’t pay attention to generator hours. I was watching that guy Todd from the NRVTC his tech tip Tuesday he you don’t need a surge protector when hooked to a generator what are your thoughts

[@kencotton4645]

If it was a dry camping spot, how did you know you would be able to fill your water tanks there?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Ken, we research every campground before we go Alice

[@kencotton4645]

@@DownsizingMakesCents I guess I was just surprised that a place labeled as a dry camping spot, would not have access to water. But then I don't have your experience at RV camping.

[@goldfinger180024]

Love watching you two!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Patrick - you are beyond sweet 🤗 Is this for a helmet for Larry? 😆 Email me - I’ll send you at Larry3D designed RVDMC magnet Alice

[@larkendelvie]

Larry is Awesome, Alice is Lovely. Maybe turn old T-shirts into patchwork blanket? dog bed? dog blanket?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Delvie, you are so sweet. And great idea - my daughter has a sewing machine so maybe when we get back Alice

[@gregoryjordan6522]

The unofficial nickname of Knoxville is Scruffy City. Back when Knoxville was awarded the World's Fair in 1982, a New York Times reporter said they couldn't believe a "scruffy little city" got the World's Fair. It is also the headquarters of Pet Safe and a very dog friendly city with dog parks everywhere. Hopefully Scruffy enjoyed his stay in Scruffy City.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Gregory, I can’t believe I didn’t know that. So cool. We didn’t do much research because in Scruffy City, we were spending most of our time with our old friend - I just found the Cavern Waterfall that was close by. I need to find a plaque or sign there next time and take a pic with Scruffy under it. Scruffy did have a great time. Thanks for the great info 🤗 Alice

[@raoulroberts2024]

This episode was chocked full of DMC goodies - Alice's penchant for collecting t-shirts and visiting standout landmarks, and Larry's funny antics like shaking the bridge and bugging out about bugs. I loved the Sirius XM and driving simulator experiences. Thank God you dodged the worst of the tornado - I empathize with the people whose lives have been upended by the spate of storms in that part of the country. Sending you three much love and safe, fun travels ahead. Crank up the AC!❤👍🏾🙏🏾

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Raoul, it’s always great seeing you - I can tell you actually watch the video 😆 It’s devastating what nature can do and we always count ourselves lucky and feel for those affected. Alice

[@raoulroberts2024]

The Tuckaleechee Caverns were figuratively and literally cool! What's the price of admission?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Raoul, it’s a family owned business since it first opened - it’s about $24 a person. I normally don’t put prices because it could change by the time someone sees the video. Here’s the link to their website tuckaleecheecaverns.com/ Alice

[@Pupcatmom]

Do you guys have any suggestions for ticks when staying at wooded campgrounds? Love y’all’s channel :)

[@wingsfan233]

Bring chickens, they love eating ticks

[@davesnothere3495]

I was going to ask the same. we were in Clarksville 3-4 weeks ago.( an hour away from Nashville, give or take ) and our Scruffy ( yes we have a Scruffy too) was picking up 5-8 ticks a day. I was getting 1-3 a day. on me not given time to set up shop. but poor puppy had a few make it in and had to be pulled out. wondering how your Scruffy did? any tips on tick prevention?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

That’s tricky. We often do a tick check when we get back. There are sprays and pills for dogs. But we don’t do that Alice

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@wingsfan233 😆

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@davesnothere3495 you definitely have to message or email a picture of your Scruffy 🐾 ❤️ We have no solution - just check for ticks often. There are sprays for people and pills for dogs - but we don’t do that Alice

[@BillMcDougall-p3j]

Interesting. Saw you wearing a Windy Lake T shirt. Worked at that park for 2 summers, 56 years ago. Brings back great memories. Also worked a summer at Algonquin. Glad to see us Canucks getting some recognition.

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Bill, we went to Canada 3 summers in a row. Algonquin is amazing. Larry is a dual citizen- grew up in Ontario - and we got married there 🇨🇦 ❤️ Alice

[@glendalab7567]

Most of the COEs we stay in are difficult to get into. I think it's because they were built back when RVs were smaller. Once in Arkansas we had a pull through site and even that was rough to get to. Looks like you're havin' fun! Hope things go smoothly!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glenda, 💯 Same with many state parks - built when RVs were smaller. Yes. This COE was a pull through that was tough. We had a pull through in a Louisiana State Park that we had to back in - it was too tight to pull through 😁 We are getting back in the groove of traveling - thanks 🤗 Alice

[@raoulroberts2024]

It's the Crazy Across America Tour. It's a world tour when you're hitting multiple global destinations, so yours is an RV tour across America. Trip infers a single destination, and travel is more of a verb than a noun.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Thanks. You really thought this through 😉

[@chhook949]

Hot Flashes 😳 TMI Alice 😂 we love ya!! Hope your head is ok Larry! The central states are having crazy weather eye to the sky ear to he radio pay attention to warnings! The adventures so far incredible Happy Travels! All The Best! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

😆 We tend to reveal too much. Larry hits his head about once a week - I swear he should wear a helmet 24/7 The weather is a bit scary right now. I told Larry no going on errands for hours on bad weather days 😁 Thanks for all well wishes 🤗 Alice

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Larry and Alice! I loved this video you are so funny! I needed that laughter. Glad you mooched docked with old friends hopefully you are welcomed there again. Nice you got to see the guys from Sirius Radio. I feel the same way Alice hate storms because I was in a tornado in Michigan and I was in high school and I ran home turned on the tv and they said take cover now. So I called my mom at worked left a message about the storm and took my dog and went into the bathroom tub. And it by passed our house. My sister lives 45 min away from Nashville and we called her about the storm and they were fine. Thank goodness. Glad you survived the storm you both and Scruffy. Can’t wait until your next video. Safe travels love you and have a great week.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Love hearing we made you laugh, Sherri. We have talked to our friends since we left so I don’t think we messed up too much 😆 Larry had a blast with Buzz and Nick. The tornado and lightning warnings are so scary in an RV - your story really “hits home”. Glad your sister made it through ok. See you next week 😉 Alice

[@amycorder8673]

We were camping in Nashville the same weekend. We actually ate at Margaritaville on that Saturday. Too bad we didn't run across you that weekend. We would have loved to meet you guys.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Amy, that’s crazy. Wish you did see us - but hard to find us in that huge crowd 😁 If you do spot us somewhere, make sure to flag us down 🤗 Alice

[@raoulroberts2024]

Larry, you're awesome, you broke the Solitude, and you're Ensurely in trouble.😂

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

😆 thanks for the giggle

[@trisavvyshe5431]

Such a beautiful lil couple. Some of us can only dream of this. Safe travels, guys!!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Awww. Thanks. But it wasn’t that long again we were the ones dreaming and watching other KZbinrs. You never know Alice

[@jf1a8x1]

Ensure is so gross! You can find way better nutritional energy/Protien drink than that!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

I drink the clear, flavored kind. It’s not bad. It’s just a bit of an extra boost. Alice

[@jjones5424]

Camp close to that cave next time......that could be your storm shelter!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

The cavern was near our mooching site - so house was our shelter. But every campground we go to usually has some sort of solid bathhouse we could use. Alice

[@traveltrailerlife]

Larry do you have a part 107 from the FAA to fly your drone and post it's video on youtube ?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Yes. Follows procedures - uses air control app from ALOFT and LAANC authorization.

[@michelephillips9706]

Tuckaleechee Caverns is pretty neat and Townsend is a cute little town. Hope you got time to see Cades Cove

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Michelle, not this trip. Maybe next time Alice

[@bradlangley7815]

85 is hot?? Even Mary laughed!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Brad, we travel to try to avoid hot, but we keep heading towards it 😆. 85 is hot. I like around 70-75 🤗 Alice

[@MackenzieWingfield]

Awesome hair Larry! Haha (80’s baby!) yea! 😆

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Mackenzie, Gotta’ love the 80s 😁 Alice

[@ralphp3057]

Thanks for the views on your travels! Mooch docking is the best ! Just can’t stay long I’ve found . I love checking out the caverns ! Very cool! Thanks Larry & Alice !👍😁

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Ralph, there’s a “fine line” between mooching and squatting 😆 The cavern waterfall & suspension bridge were so cool - so close to our friends house. And they are close to the Smokies but we already explored there years before so we didn’t go. Maybe next time - if we are allowed back 😁 And thank you for supporting us all this time 🤗 Alice

[@ralphp3057]

@@DownsizingMakesCents 👍😁

[@JamesHolland-mo7ct]

Had the exact same cabinet issue happen on our first trip in our new 337RLS. We stored a gallon of water in both the left nd right cabinets. The same side that failed on yours collapsed in ours. We rebuilt it with sub-frame supports so no more issues. Agreed it was cheaply made at the factory with staples holding it together. The other thing we discovered was the rear sofa had already broke free of the hold down straps so we added a few more of them.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

James, when we have more time, Larry will probably add more supports. Yikes - now I have to look at our couch 😳 Alice

[@JamesHolland-mo7ct]

@@DownsizingMakesCents Good time to add a USB combo outlet since the shelf is removed.

[@Floatdude86]

Going caving around Knoxville and Downtown Nashville Music Row look fun. It has been one storm after another lately in Tennessee. You guys should have stopped by Sevierville, TN the hometown of Dollywood- Splash Country and lots of go carts and pancake restaurants and a really big Buc ee's. Check out the new Camp Margaritaville RV resort to recharge.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Ron, it was a lot of fun. We have stayed in Sevierville before - we have a campground tour for Riverside. Maybe next time we are through that way, we will hike Dollywood. We hardly do private campgrounds because of cost and amenities we don’t use. But thanks for the info Alice

[@Floatdude86]

@@DownsizingMakesCents Most of the time my family RV camp next lakes and rivers, beaches if we can. But when in Rome, do what the Romans do. Waterpark and go carts !!!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@Floatdude86 😆

[@RogerCogar]

Lol ...cracked me up...

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Roger, glad to hear it. “Laughter is the best medicine” Alice

[@walterrafolski5662]

Another great video, you guy’s are funny and serious at the same time. Alice you have your hands full with Larry for sure cavern was beautiful don’t forget the magnets! Scruffy doesn’t like being left alone, and let’s y’all know it. You both are awesome! We live in southeast Georgia, I’ll take hurricanes over tornadoes any day not much warning from tornadoes.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Walter, Glad to hear we coming across like that - serious and funny 😉 Larry hasn’t changed much since I met him in the 80s 😆 Scruffy is still “puppyish” - and she definitely lets us know she’d rather be with us 🐾 ❤️ Yes. Hurricanes you have time to prepare ( and we had a brick house for 23 years). It’s a scary part of living full time in an RV for sure. Thanks for visiting with us again, Alice

[@walterrafolski5662]

@@DownsizingMakesCents keep up the good videos

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@walterrafolski5662 🤗

[@raoulroberts2024]

5:28 SCP is so cuuuute!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Raoul, She’s such a sweetie, too - except for the chewing of expensive chords 😆 Alice

[@BarbMMH]

Trip!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Barb 👍 Alice

[@bobabooie6389]

👍🏻🇺🇲

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

🤗 🥾 Alice

[@timf6916]

Hehehehe FUNNY, yes we lister to the Highway also, YOU THE MAN LARRY.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Tim, Larry loves The Highway 🤗 Alice

[@lisamcgrath3132]

Great friends to moochdock with and lots of fun so far!!🤗

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Yes, Lisa. They were amazing hosts and we had a blast 🤗 Alice