We met Sharon's brother Mark and his wife Betty for lunch and then did a little necessary shopping at Walmart afterwards.
HH in the RV park with some fresh frozen Costco salmon on the grill with a nicely chilled Chard.
During the day I made arrangements to meet up with Safe Lite auto glass at the RV park on Tuesday to replace the damaged window.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
June 11, Sunday Travel to Topeka
No problems getting here, just a long day. We are staying at Deer Valley RV Park, just off I70 near the Capitol. We have stayed here before and it is again a very nice Park, lots of grass and level concrete pads. You do need reservations, which we have had for about a month. The people that came in behind us were turned away as the park was completely booked. Did another stupid, non thinking move. After parking and unhooking I started backing away with the tail gate still up. Fortunately I was not going at a high rated of speed, so the damage is barely noticeable. I plan on getting is taken care of a my favorite junk yard in Albuquerque when we return.
Departure Saturday June 10
We got away from the house at 8:30 headed for Chocktow Casino in Durant Oklahoma. On the way we stopped at the rest stop just out side Waco and I thought that I would give the RV park a call and make reservations. Boy was I surprised, sold out nothing available, bummer. So we diverted to Ardmore, OK. Not a big deal, made reservations at an RV park and took WI35 instead of EI35. Put the RV park in the GPS and off we went. Things went well until the GPS took us through down town Ardmore and out into the country down Gene Autry Road on a two lane road. I new I was in the wrong place and call for directions, I was only about 10 miles off course, seems that I should have turned at exit 24 six miles south of Ardmore. I tried to find a wide spot to make a U turn, but the spot I found was not wide enough and as I attempted my turn and wasn't paying close enough attention, I turned too sharp and the trailer went into the back window of the cab of the truck. Very nasty words and I was soo pissed that I was so stupid as to not avoid the crash, because it was avoidable. All that behind us we made it to By The Lake RV Park. It was a great park, built new last August with over 100 pull through sites all concrete and level with a dog park and a swimming pool. One of the best RV parks we have run on to on the road.
At the RV park a did a little dumpster diving to get some cardboard to cover the window. With some great engineering and plenty of duct tape I was able to fabricate a window cover that held up, for the most part, on the trip to Topeka the next day.
At the RV park a did a little dumpster diving to get some cardboard to cover the window. With some great engineering and plenty of duct tape I was able to fabricate a window cover that held up, for the most part, on the trip to Topeka the next day.
Off To A Good Start
Let's start out from the beginning.
Shake down.
Each year we do a shake down to see if there is anything going wrong with the RV. This year we went to the Leander KOA. Like to do it close to home in case we have any problems. This year we were joined by Sharon's friend Andi and her husband David. They are first time RV owners and have a really good looking Entegra coach.
When we hooked up at the house for some RV packing we noticed we had a leak in the kitchen sink faucet sprayer and all the water pressure was going to the leak, so I turned the water off to the kitchen sink. We then went looking for a replacement sprayer with no luck. Ours was a female fitting and the replacements were all male. Tried to make a cap for the sprayer but the threads would not match.
So we said we would do without the kitchen sink until we could get an RV guy, Rick, out to take a look at it. We also discovered that we did not have water to the water heater or the frig, for making ice. A bad situation getting worse. We went out on Friday and the RV man did not come until Monday. So we did some work arounds and a trip back home for a shower. RV man arrived and determined that the water I shut off to the kitchen sink also controlled the water to the water heater and the frig. He cut off the defective sprayer, kinked the sprayer hose twice tied clamped it down with and a couple of zip ties and problem solved. We know had water to the kitchen sink, to the water heater, so hot water was now available and water to the frig, so now ICE for HH.
We had good eats, good HHs and a good shake down with our aggie friends.
As soon as we got away from the RV park we went to Home Depot and bought a brand new non RV construction faucet and called Rick over to install it. We think the faulty sprayer, make of plastic, was caused by freeze damage. Now we are ready to go.
We thought. I went to go pick up the trailer and bring it to the house on Thursday evening, but I couldn't get the front left jack to retract to get the trailer on the truck. Tried everything I could think of, but nothing. Called Mr. RV to come and take a look at it the next day. A really easy fix. Two wires had come off of the solenoid and Mr. RV reconnected then and everything worked. The jack solenoid is located in the front storage compartment and with all the stuff I have stored there something must have disconnected the wires. So hooked up the truck and got it to the house on late Friday morning so we could get it packed up and ready to go on Saturday morning.
Shake down.
Each year we do a shake down to see if there is anything going wrong with the RV. This year we went to the Leander KOA. Like to do it close to home in case we have any problems. This year we were joined by Sharon's friend Andi and her husband David. They are first time RV owners and have a really good looking Entegra coach.
When we hooked up at the house for some RV packing we noticed we had a leak in the kitchen sink faucet sprayer and all the water pressure was going to the leak, so I turned the water off to the kitchen sink. We then went looking for a replacement sprayer with no luck. Ours was a female fitting and the replacements were all male. Tried to make a cap for the sprayer but the threads would not match.
So we said we would do without the kitchen sink until we could get an RV guy, Rick, out to take a look at it. We also discovered that we did not have water to the water heater or the frig, for making ice. A bad situation getting worse. We went out on Friday and the RV man did not come until Monday. So we did some work arounds and a trip back home for a shower. RV man arrived and determined that the water I shut off to the kitchen sink also controlled the water to the water heater and the frig. He cut off the defective sprayer, kinked the sprayer hose twice tied clamped it down with and a couple of zip ties and problem solved. We know had water to the kitchen sink, to the water heater, so hot water was now available and water to the frig, so now ICE for HH.
We had good eats, good HHs and a good shake down with our aggie friends.
As soon as we got away from the RV park we went to Home Depot and bought a brand new non RV construction faucet and called Rick over to install it. We think the faulty sprayer, make of plastic, was caused by freeze damage. Now we are ready to go.
We thought. I went to go pick up the trailer and bring it to the house on Thursday evening, but I couldn't get the front left jack to retract to get the trailer on the truck. Tried everything I could think of, but nothing. Called Mr. RV to come and take a look at it the next day. A really easy fix. Two wires had come off of the solenoid and Mr. RV reconnected then and everything worked. The jack solenoid is located in the front storage compartment and with all the stuff I have stored there something must have disconnected the wires. So hooked up the truck and got it to the house on late Friday morning so we could get it packed up and ready to go on Saturday morning.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Blog Final for 2016
Putting a lot of stuff into this one so if it gets too boring just turn it off.
September 1, Thursday
The last Jug scramble and we tied for second with 6 under. Something went wrong. Lost #15 on number 2. I would have thought that I wouldn't have lost that many balls, except for Tony hitting the wrong ball, my ball, into the water at McCall.
And it was Sharon's day for the last laundry, we thought before we were to break camp.
September 2, Friday
The Jug Labor Day Sale, time to spend the winnings, I ended up with $74 to spend in the pro shop and at the sale. Spent nothing today, sale merchandise was not out, maybe tomorrow.
HH inside, evenings are getting cooler.
September 3, Saturday
Better get started packing up some stuff and D day is sneaking up on us.
Went to Jug again today, look at all the loot.
September 4, Sunday
We had lunch at the McCall Golf Club, everyting else in town was over crowded with all of the Boise people and Labor Day.
Rain in the afternoon, just before the park Labor Day Party. They moved it inside so everyone would keep dry and warm.
Texas football today, in the late afternoon and into the evening, and Texas prevailed and beat the Fighting Irish of ND.
September 5, Monday
Labor Day
Packed up, Fueled up
Dinner at Home Town Pizza with everyone and we welcomed Eddie P to the group.
September 6, Tuesday
The day after Labor Day and the highways were almost empty. On the road at 9 and made it to Snowville at 4. Dinner at the Ranch Diner and filled up with fuel at The Flying J.
Stayed at Earp's campground, simple, easy in easy out. Put your money in the envelope, cash money and drop it in the slop. They even offered an AARP discount.
September 7, Wednesday
Snowville to Green River.
Dinner at Tamereck, I had a Navajo Taco.
September 8, Thursday
Made it to Durango, dropped the RV in an RV park, suffered a trailer break failure. Then we were off to Ouray to see Dick and Jan. HH and a spaghetti dinner. They had rented a house there for a month and a half and were were there for two nights at the end of their stay.
September 9, Friday
Up early for me, 7, but not for them. They like to get started for the Jeep trails by 8. Breakfast at Roast and Toast and then a Jeep trip to Imagine Pass. Good trip, very rough in spots, be the scenery was excellent.
Back in town we had lunch at Ouray Brewery, dinner at Outlaws and desert at Mouses.
September 10, Saturday
Watched the start of the foot race from Ouray up over the pass were were on yesterday and then on into Teluride. We were then off to Durango to get started on the end of our trip.
We had dinner at an Italian restaurant Mumus, it was great.
September 11, Sunday
Willard's birthday, it's one you can't forget.
And off to Albuquerque to get the trailer brakes fixed.
September 12, Monday
Had an appoint with Droop's friend Dave and a person that knows and employs people that know all about motor vehicles, and a Junk Yard. They were able to analyze the problem and we ordered a part from the manufacturer, under warranty. They also took the opportunity to fix my tail gate, sort of.
We also used the day for Beauty day and a Costco liquor run. Great prices on Costco brand liquor and some discounts on major brands. Stock up and Save?
September 13, Tuesday
While we were waiting for the part to come in we thought we would go see a movie, but we got lost and settled for lunch at Chik-fil-a.
All was not lost, we had droop over for HH.
September 14, Wednesday
Part was still not in so I occupied my time with a round of golf with Droop while Sharon shopped for and purchased a wedding dress.
We also hooked up with Woody and Robin for dinner at the Range Cafe while they were on a trip to Vegas.
September 15, Thursday
Got the part installed and had dinner with Droop and Lisa at Cocina Azul. Great food and very warm green Chili.
September 1, Thursday
The last Jug scramble and we tied for second with 6 under. Something went wrong. Lost #15 on number 2. I would have thought that I wouldn't have lost that many balls, except for Tony hitting the wrong ball, my ball, into the water at McCall.
And it was Sharon's day for the last laundry, we thought before we were to break camp.
September 2, Friday
The Jug Labor Day Sale, time to spend the winnings, I ended up with $74 to spend in the pro shop and at the sale. Spent nothing today, sale merchandise was not out, maybe tomorrow.
HH inside, evenings are getting cooler.
September 3, Saturday
Better get started packing up some stuff and D day is sneaking up on us.
Went to Jug again today, look at all the loot.
September 4, Sunday
We had lunch at the McCall Golf Club, everyting else in town was over crowded with all of the Boise people and Labor Day.
Rain in the afternoon, just before the park Labor Day Party. They moved it inside so everyone would keep dry and warm.
Texas football today, in the late afternoon and into the evening, and Texas prevailed and beat the Fighting Irish of ND.
September 5, Monday
Labor Day
Packed up, Fueled up
Dinner at Home Town Pizza with everyone and we welcomed Eddie P to the group.
September 6, Tuesday
The day after Labor Day and the highways were almost empty. On the road at 9 and made it to Snowville at 4. Dinner at the Ranch Diner and filled up with fuel at The Flying J.
Stayed at Earp's campground, simple, easy in easy out. Put your money in the envelope, cash money and drop it in the slop. They even offered an AARP discount.
September 7, Wednesday
Snowville to Green River.
Dinner at Tamereck, I had a Navajo Taco.
September 8, Thursday
Made it to Durango, dropped the RV in an RV park, suffered a trailer break failure. Then we were off to Ouray to see Dick and Jan. HH and a spaghetti dinner. They had rented a house there for a month and a half and were were there for two nights at the end of their stay.
September 9, Friday
Up early for me, 7, but not for them. They like to get started for the Jeep trails by 8. Breakfast at Roast and Toast and then a Jeep trip to Imagine Pass. Good trip, very rough in spots, be the scenery was excellent.
Back in town we had lunch at Ouray Brewery, dinner at Outlaws and desert at Mouses.
September 10, Saturday
Watched the start of the foot race from Ouray up over the pass were were on yesterday and then on into Teluride. We were then off to Durango to get started on the end of our trip.
We had dinner at an Italian restaurant Mumus, it was great.
September 11, Sunday
Willard's birthday, it's one you can't forget.
And off to Albuquerque to get the trailer brakes fixed.
September 12, Monday
Had an appoint with Droop's friend Dave and a person that knows and employs people that know all about motor vehicles, and a Junk Yard. They were able to analyze the problem and we ordered a part from the manufacturer, under warranty. They also took the opportunity to fix my tail gate, sort of.
We also used the day for Beauty day and a Costco liquor run. Great prices on Costco brand liquor and some discounts on major brands. Stock up and Save?
September 13, Tuesday
While we were waiting for the part to come in we thought we would go see a movie, but we got lost and settled for lunch at Chik-fil-a.
All was not lost, we had droop over for HH.
September 14, Wednesday
Part was still not in so I occupied my time with a round of golf with Droop while Sharon shopped for and purchased a wedding dress.
We also hooked up with Woody and Robin for dinner at the Range Cafe while they were on a trip to Vegas.
September 15, Thursday
Got the part installed and had dinner with Droop and Lisa at Cocina Azul. Great food and very warm green Chili.
September 16, Friday
Left this morning for Lubbock and had dinner at Triple J's.
September 17, Saturday
Made it to Sun City and unloaded with the help from Gretchen, Steven and Nikita.
We celebrated Matthew's new job with a shot of Pappy.
Then dinner at Masfijitas.
September 18, Sunday
Finished unpacking and delivered the RV to storage. Some minor repairs are needed and I will tend to then in the near future.
We then had a much needed and deserved Whataburger.
I calculated the round trip was about 7,500 miles, not including the distance we traveled on the cruise to Alaska.
Glad you could join us and we look forward to it again next year.
Friday, September 2, 2016
Selfie Stick Evening
August 31, Wednesday
Great Breakfast at TPH, thanks to our waitress and my inability to communicate clearly. I had a four eggs and two bowls of fruit. I ordered what I normally do, the #8 with 2 eggs over easy and substituted fruit for hash browns. When the eggs arrived they were scrambled so she said I will get you some over easy, fine. She had said the fruit would be cantaloupe and watermelon, when it came it was only cantaloupe, she said the watermelon was not cut up yet. When she brought the over easy eggs she asked it I wanted to keep the scrambled, I said yes. Then she brought our a bowl of watermelon cut up. Thus, the four egg breakfast and two bowls of fruit.
Golfed McCall this afternoon, 9 holes on Aspen, shot okay, but lost #14 on Number 6, hit a tree and went into the water.
Tonight we celebrated the last night of all of us together with HH and The Last Supper.
It was also Selfie Stick night. Sharon bought me a selfie stick for Christmas and this was my first time to use it. I declared it Selfie Stick Night and passed it around. Below are the results.
Great Breakfast at TPH, thanks to our waitress and my inability to communicate clearly. I had a four eggs and two bowls of fruit. I ordered what I normally do, the #8 with 2 eggs over easy and substituted fruit for hash browns. When the eggs arrived they were scrambled so she said I will get you some over easy, fine. She had said the fruit would be cantaloupe and watermelon, when it came it was only cantaloupe, she said the watermelon was not cut up yet. When she brought the over easy eggs she asked it I wanted to keep the scrambled, I said yes. Then she brought our a bowl of watermelon cut up. Thus, the four egg breakfast and two bowls of fruit.
Golfed McCall this afternoon, 9 holes on Aspen, shot okay, but lost #14 on Number 6, hit a tree and went into the water.
Tonight we celebrated the last night of all of us together with HH and The Last Supper.
It was also Selfie Stick night. Sharon bought me a selfie stick for Christmas and this was my first time to use it. I declared it Selfie Stick Night and passed it around. Below are the results.
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