johnb
Age: 65+
Member since March 2018
Retirees
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John; US Army Vietnam Veteran; IBM Retiree - served Airlines Industry
Karen; Metife Retiree - Coordinator Dental Consultant Unit (Contractor Dentists)
looking to meet interesting people and see the local / interesting places in the US (historical, geographical, cultural)
not looking to travel the interstates
2 children - one son - one daughter (in that order), 2 granddaughters living in Virginia
Skills & Expertise to Share
Know my way around computers.
johnb's Pets
We share our travels with our shy Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog) named Amelia. She is a small dog - two years old and while loving - is shy. She is leashed and has dogie poop bags attached to her leash.
Favorite Boondocking Locations
Florida - Keys, Maine, Cape Cod, Newport, North Carolina, Georgia
johnb's Hometown
John - grew up in and retired back to New Hartford NY (50 miles east of Syracuse NY in Upstate NY) - lived many places with IBM ( I've Been Moved)) to include Westchester/Putnam County New York, London England, Miami Florida. Karen - grew up in Jersey City worked in NY City until married to john then all the same localities
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johnb's Guest Details
johnb's Rig
Rig Type: Class B
18 feet long
Toyota Sienna Conversion with Roof Top Carrier ~ 7 1/2 ft tall
johnb's Travel Preferences
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Travels with pets
Travels with pets
johnb Has 1 Host Location
johnb's References (19)
References from Hosts (10)
Irv
Glad to share space
Nice folks to meet and share the space with. Would like have them stop again.
KevinA
Enjoyable visitors
We enjoyed our brief visit with jbackman as they were traveling through our area.
Although the weather did not cooperate, we were able to check out their rig and share some happy hour conversation.
We hope they are able to make it back to VT again when the weather allows them a visit to Shelburne Museum!
They were quiet and respectful guests that we would certainly invite back any time!
JimMaine
Fine guest
Communicated well, quick visit
2skiers
Another nice boondocker
Easy, quiet and nice guests. Had a nice chat when they arrived but beyond that, you wouldn’t know they were there!
SkidRowe
Great couple.
Super friendly folks. We would gladly welcome them again.
A former member
Nice folks
I'd welcome these folks again should they request a stay. They were very thoughtful and a pleasure to have overnight. Great Class B camper, too.
mattcolie
They were great guests
If they come your way, you will hardly know that they are there. But, if you do notice be sure to get to see the B-Van he built up.
WhiteEagle
Very nice, pleasant, and interesting visit.
Enjoyed these visitors..
Not supposed to use names... not supposed to provide info on location, not supposed to give any identifying info about members....
They came, we enjoyed some activities, they left. They would be welcome back.
mattcolie
Wonderful guests
A great couple, they must be tireless walkers. The said that they did most of HFGV in a single (long) day.
The vehicle he prepared is interesting too.
Would welcome them again.
ThomasTravels
Savy
All I can say is that John and Karen are savy travelers.... very enjoyable... thanks for giving us your basketball coach! and seriously though.... Thanks for your service to our country!
References from Guests (9)
SheSte1111
Friendly, generous hosts in a lovely spot
We were greeted immediately upon arrival. J and K were kind enough to walk into town with us to point out good places to eat. They made us feel right at home. They are a lovely couple with a cool little dog 🐶. We greatly appreciated their hospitality.
PutzandtheLibrarian
Great Hosts
Both are great hosts and have a comfortable overnight stop. Very friendly and helpful. Thanks
HootinTBoutin
Best Pizza
Nice place to stop for a good nights rest. Our hostess was very knowledgeable and accommodating
msw3113
Fine Boondockers Welcome ambassadors
Hosts are very engaging, helpful, and welcoming. Got in touch with us to advise of a favorable change in approach conditions to the site, guided us in, and even gave us flowers from their late-season garden! The short walk to the village was lovely.
We'll hope to stay again.
pokanoket
Welcoming host and hostess
Welcoming host and hostess
Thanks for sharing your location and information
Appreciate a peaceful night sleep Terrific location and nice folks.
Scott-n-Mary
Nice stopping point; welcoming hosts.
Friendly couple with a nice gravel pad. We enjoyed a walk and a chat with them. Another positive experience for us. Thank you!
T+B_wanderings
Boondocking stay in New Hartford, NY
Feel privledged to have stayed with our hosts. Wonderful folks who so help make travel in America such an amazing experience. Hope that they will visit us in the future.
Penn
Easy off the highway
Great quiet peaceful stay.
CWOSGT
Great Stay
We had a great stay at Spartan Hometown. The location was easy to find and get into.
Our hosts met us and made us feel welcome immediately. We had several great conversations about traveling. They are very knowledgeable about the area and made several good suggestions about things to see and where to get decent food.
We will request to stay with these hosts again when in the area, and highly recommend that others do the same.