Ohio Forum GLPUC Ohio Forum http://www.glpuc.org/index.php Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:13:26 -0600 10 I knew it was only a matter of time.... http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16701 http://www.agri.ohio.gov/public_docs/eab_m...-quarantine.pdf this morning, before I saw this article: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local...de.html?sid=101

Just a few weeks ago, it showed South East Ohio still non-quarantined. They decided to add those last 19 counties even though the EAB wasn't found in all of them.

Now we can move firewood throughout the state of Ohio without any restrictions.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:01:07 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16701 Enjoy your labor day weekend http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16662 ]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:02:22 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16662 Caesar Creek Potluck http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16614
sarahale: spaghetti with a side of shredded cheese, vegetarian chili
buckeyefansRus: corn on the cob, brownies,]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:01:35 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16614 Defected to the gray side http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16611
Picked up a 2003 Dutchmen Sport 19T today.

Are we now shunned? LOL]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:51:39 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16611 Mens Outing 2010 ? http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16596 i tried to see if there was a date set. If there was a placed selected. If I am missing it please let me know the when and where thanks Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:37:21 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16596 New Camper http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16560 We have had to change campers again due to fuel mileage and handling. We are picking up our 21 ft. Fun Finder today. It is 1200 lbs lighter than the North Country, lower and more aerodynamic. We want to get back to the east coast and this was our only option. Hope to see you all soon. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:59:11 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16560 Punderson Full Hook Up Sites http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16487 Has anyone been on a full hook up site at Punderson? I am wondering how they are? The descriptions say slope. How bad is the slope? Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:47:39 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16487 Algae Water alert http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16477
Algae Advisory Update


Cyanobacteria, often referred to as blue-green algae are bacteria that are naturally found in Ohio lakes, ponds and slow-moving streams. While not harmful by itself, blue-green algae has the potential to grow toxins that could be harmful to both human and pet health.

If ODNR recognizes an algal bloom in a state body of water, cautionary signs will be posted indicating that harmful algae may be present and individuals and their pets should avoid contact with the algae and the water until the state can confirm that blue-green algae bloom is present.

If you notice blue-green algae, please be advised to avoid direct contact with it and the water that it is in. Also, similar to any other untreated open water body, avoid ingesting any water.

Blue-green algae grows into “blooms” through photosynthesis when the weather is hot and there is enough sunlight. Hotter weather and more sunlight allow the “blooms” to grow larger and more rapidly. These “blooms” are of highest concern because they can produce neurotoxins (which affect the nervous system) and hepatotoxins (which affect the liver).

If it is confirmed as a blue-green algal bloom, the body of water will be tested for the presence of toxins. If toxins are present, ODNR will post stricter signs advising users not to contact the water for various activities, including swimming, fishing, and boating.

Here are the current advisory levels for state owned bodies of water:

No Contact Advisory
Grand Lake St. Marys An algae bloom has made this area unsafe for recreational activities. You are strongly advised to avoid any & all contact with or ingestion of the lake water. This includes the launching of any watercraft on the lake.
Cutler Lake (at Blue Rock State Park)

Toxin Advisory
Burr Oak State Park An algae bloom has made this area potentially unsafe for water contact. Avoid direct contact with the water.

Bloom Advisory
Deer Creek State Park An algae bloom has made this area potentially unsafe for water contact. Avoid direct contact with visible surface scum.
** Lake Erie Bloom

Dillon State Park
East Harbor**
Lake Hope
Lake Loramie
Maumee Bay State Park
Shawnee State Park (golf course pond)
West Branch State Park



Not surprisingly, given that this summer has been hot with many sunny days, blue-green algae has grown at a number of waterbodies throughout the state. Regardless of the body of water you are considering using for recreation, everyone is encouraged to avoid blue-green algae if you see it on the water. If you do see blue-green algae, or what you think may be blue-green algae, Ohio EPA has a harmful algae bloom report form that can be submitted on where and when the algae was witnessed so that further investigation can be taken.



Aditional information and data on Harmful Algal Blooms is online at:



]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:55:05 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16477 Ohio SE August Outing Potluck http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16304

Daystrom - cheesy hashbrowns and indoor smores
Marine - drumstick dessert
Luv2Camp - Chicken Fajitas
sarahale - Vegetable Stir Fry and Rice
TheSullivans - bowtie pasta with ground beef, spaghetti sauce and cheese
philandlori - BBQ meatballs and Nutella pie
marine - kielbasa and pierogi's]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:22:03 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16304 First time at Harrison Lake State Park - http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16284 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:29:48 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16284 Camping at Lake Loramie SP in Ohio http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16259

My sister called on Monday, she decided to fly to Michigan tuesday night, and she's going caming with me this weekend. We found a site on the channel at Lake Loramie. I'm happy to be able to go camping this weekend !!!

Any recommendations? It says the site has a boat tie up. There will be three of us. I'd love to have have a boat for the weekend. Any place around there that rents them? Any do it again sports that would sell me a cheap blow up boat?]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:40:59 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16259 Cuyahoga Valley National Park http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16198 http://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/uplo...0%20SOE_web.pdf

Preserving Series
Learn to preserve summer’s bounty. Classes includes several pints to
take home. Fee: $50. Basket of Life Farm. To register contact
eric@basketoflifefarm.com.
Saturday, July 17
Pickles
3 - 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 14
Tomato Sauce 3 - 6p.m.

Wednesday, August 11
Cats on Holiday
This hard-rockin’, swamp-poppin’ band serves up a healthy dose of American-influenced roots, country, Cajun, and blues tunes. Armed with
an arsenal of well-crafted original
tunes and an eclectic blend of
well-known songs, band members
will have you dancing on the lawn. In lieu of a night hike, a 45-minute program celebrating the Year of
the Bat will be held immediately following tonight’s concert.

Camp-In
Saturdays and Sundays, July 31 - August 1, and August 14 - 15
Bring family and friends for a free Camp-In in the park! Join a park ranger for a relaxing evening of free play and stories around the campfire, followed by a night under the stars. Bring your own camping equipment. Howe Meadow, Saturday 6 p.m. to Sunday 11 a.m. To register call
(330) 657-2752. Additional information will be e-mailed to participants upon registration.]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:34:05 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16198 Ohio #6 Central Outing Location Poll http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16197 From your Central Ohio Regional Coordinator:

Alum Creek State Park - 286 electric sites, $28. per night. Most people know it (or of it).
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/alu...11/Default.aspx

Deer Creek State Park - 227 sites, $27 per night. Again - most people are familiar.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/dee...25/Default.aspx

Mohican Adventures - private campground with 65 full hook-up sites, lake and cabins. Also has an indoor pool. The Loudonville Street Fair is going on at the time. If this is chosen - they can put us all in an area. Pricing - $10. per site PLUS - $10. per adult and $5. per child. So if it is a family of 4 - it would be $40. for the night.
http://www.mohicancanoe.com/index.html

Dogwood Valley - private campground with 200 sites. 139 choices are Water and Electric. They have an area we could get together. It is $36. per night for 2 adults and 4 children. It is their Halloween in the Woods weekend.... we would want to book quickly.
http://www.dogwoodvalleycampground.com/

Smith's Family Campground - has 170 sites - $35. for on the river, $30 for right across the road. This is the area we would want to be. This is regardless of the number of people. It is also their Halloween Weekend AND Chili Cook-off weekend Sounded like fun - but again we would want to book quickly. BOOKING ODDITY (if you ask me) - they want you to pre-pay by sending a check, not using a credit card. They also have only 1 shower house - but Stephanie Camp Happy 1999 -said this has never been an issue.
http://www.3smiths.com/page.php?page_id=25

So all of these private campgrounds seem nice and look to be beautiful. - Mohican and Smith's are in Ashland County and Dogwood is a bit further south in Morrow County. Alum Creek is in Delaware and Deer Creek is in Mt. Sterling. SO - you guys give any input and VOTE. And remember - we will have fun wherever we go Check out the websites and make an informed vote!!!

This poll ends 07/21/2010 23:59 (11:59 PM)]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:01:47 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16197 Thank You Sara (and Thank you from Sara) http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16157 Thank you Sara
You did a great job as Ohio's coordinator for the rally at Maumee Bay. The names tags on the sites and the waterproof cheat sheets were great. You are a natural introducing everyone to each other, especially the new people.

Thanks again - Missy and Jason (Marine)]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:38:15 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16157 <![CDATA[Home from Ohio's Meet and Greet!]]> http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16023
It was nice meeting new people (Happy Camper 1999, eyerfire1, and Blondie) and seeing familiar friends (didn't want to say old blush.gif ).

Thank you to BuckeyeFansRUs for the cheet sheets with peoples names on them, all your help with the potluck, and for the extra site for the potluck and campfire. cheers.gif

We did find the owner of the extra chair before we left the campground woohoo.gif

I can't wait to see many of you again in a couple weeks for the rally at Maumme Bay State Park!

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:55:40 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=16023 Maine here we come http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15941 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:01:42 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15941 Not too early to think about Labor Day http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15899
Lori]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:27:58 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15899 <![CDATA[Ohio #3 - 5th Annual Meet & Greet - June 25- 27th, Activities]]> http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15883 Last year we had a few activities to liven things up and give new folks a chance to meet other members. Are you willing to sponsor an activity? The Meet N Greet is less than two weeks away! Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:34:01 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15883 Ohio #5 Southwest Outing Location Poll http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15882
Caesar's Creek State Park

Ceadarbrook Campground

Buck Creek State Park

Olive Branch Campgound

Poor Farmer's RV Sales, Service and Campground

This poll closes 6/20/2010 at 11:59 PM]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:13:44 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15882 Ohio #4 Southeast Outing Location Poll http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15881
QUOTE (Luv2Camp @ Jun 12 2010, 12:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK, looks like our choices will be slightly limited... I looked at the Logan/Hocking KOA and for our outing, as of today,they only have 3 pop up sites and 4 rv sites. Not enough open for us to consider this campground. Paint Creek State Park is also almost filled. They are down to 6 pet sites and 7 non pet sites as of today. I am afraid we will need to exclude these from the vote. I also called several other private campgrounds and they are also either limited or no sites.

The good news is that Hocking Hills State Park has over 40 sites open in the pet area, Shawnee State Park also has over 40 pet sites open and Salt Fork has over 50. I am throwing in Longs Family Retreat as my suggestion. They do not take reservations so as long as you get there early there are no concerns on getting a site. Their website states they have "modern" restrooms. Vince has said that the restrooms are pretty bad. I just called and they told me that the restrooms have been updated within the last 1.5 years. Not sure if to them modern means no hole in the ground or if they really have updated. Check out the link with their website and decide for yourself if this may be a place to go to.

Soooo, unless we have any other suggestions by tomorrow, the voting will be for

Longs Family Retreat

Salt Fork State Park

Shawnee State Park

Hocking Hills State Park


This poll closes 6/20/2010 at 11:59 PM]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:56:21 -0600 http://www.glpuc.org/index.php?showtopic=15881