tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26940417132463253392023-11-15T22:41:11.759-08:00"LIVING the DASH'' 1946 - 20??Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-3875099984377114262011-11-29T14:14:00.000-08:002011-11-29T14:14:53.240-08:00Entertainment in Slab City - Meet Builder Bill @ The Range<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Range - Music and Fun</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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MEET THE SLAB CITY DOG GANG! ........ A few of them!<br />
Sometimes Angel ran around with her 'twin' or followed the people riding mules down the street! Angel 'gets around'! .......in spite of her owners' efforts to keep her at home. She's a very well 'socialized' dog!<br />
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Maybe it's time to take a good look at some of the 'slab dogs' we met! The second dog we met was 'Angel'. Angel had lost her previous owner, but was quickly adopted by another 'friends of the owner' type of people who already knew "Angel was Special". Everyone had Angel well trained. Seems that Seann even came to Slab City 'armed' with a huge bag of bones! Angel loved everyone, but she knew where to find Seann! Angel also liked my CHAIR! "A Dog's Life"</div>
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Angel really DID prefer my 'Texas' chair for snuggling up around the fire after the sun goes down! </div>
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SPOILED SLAB DOG !!!</div>
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Obviously life in Slab City is pretty relaxed! Why can't 2 dogs have a good wrestling match on the floor in The Haven?? No one seemed to care, but just watched the immodest pup playing happily.</div>
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Some were 'guard dogs', but most dogs just needed guarded, so they could stay 'safe', because there could always be an unexpected accident happen to a sweet dog!</div>
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This lady tried hard to get her dog to cooperate and have his photo taken to be included in this blog, but the dog wasn't too sure of being close to me and my Jeep!<br />
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Sometimes, on the narrow roads, a dog can cause a traffic jam, especially when a large motor home encounters a mule, a man, a woman, and a dog, all going in different directions. Towns like Slab City rarely give much thought to traffic congestion :-) </div>
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Many little angels lie buried here after a life well-loved in Slab City!</div>
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Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-72325355312698665252011-11-29T09:12:00.000-08:002011-11-29T09:12:16.685-08:00MONDAY with Golfers, Dogs, Cats, and Good Friends!Chili Bob and Seann just left for Costco in El Centro because Pepsi is $0.88 a bottle, and our Canadian boy loves Pepsi! They left out early, driving quite a distance to Costco to stock up on 'goodies' to last a few more days and enable them to live and have fun in Slab City and have all the conveniences they chose!<br />
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Along came Julie, who had had a 'gold date' with Hiker Mike, the golfer, to play 18 holes today!<br />
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Karen has started the day with a 'clean all over' and a major decision about whether to wear Capri pants or jeans! It's only 8:00 a.m. here, but that's a big decision when you are on SLAB TIME! We both soon found out that you can't stay 'clean' if you are determined to see everything Slab City has to offer! <br />
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</div>During the past year, I learned of a lady, named "Cookie", who lives in Slab City, ............. a lady with a mission! I already knew from her Internet posts that she loved dogs and ran a 'rescue' shelter there in the desert to keep as many dogs off of 'death row' as possible. She also had recently learned about a friendly, lovable local dog that had been so violently abused by someone that it's leg must be amputated, but the veterinarian's fee was extremely high. The people of Slab City and 'friends' of Slab City have been determined to support 'Cookie' and all of her efforts to care for her rescued dogs and try and provide medical services for the dogs who were in pain or who needed medical attention. Please meet Cookie!<br />
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We loaded up with dog food to try and be supportive of Cookie and her mission to help 'the helpless'! God Bless you, Cookie!<br />
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If you want to help Cookie and her rescued dogs, there is a 'chip-in' fund that has raised about 1/3 of the cash needed to amputate the leg of the abused dog. Just contact Bob or Seann, or write me a note, and I will send Cookie's information to you! <br />
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THE DOG 'RESIDENTS' WHO LIVE IN SLAB CITY<br />
Many people who live, vacation, or visit Slab City have brought their pets with them. My personal veterinarian insisted that I have an extra supply of medicines for my dogs when they visited Slab City with me last time. He prescribed a medication for them "just in case" they get into a nest of fleas or other insect infestation, gave them their traditional inoculations, and added a 'rattlesnake' anti-venom shot. It was nice not to have to worry so much every time my pups would stick their nose into a scraggly bush, share kisses and play time with other dogs, and 'live' in Slab City without having the 'street smarts' the other dogs have!<br />
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The first dog you should meet is ''Bunny'', rescued by Chili Bob when he drove "Cookie, the doggies foster mom/rescue lady" into another town to save some puppies! Chili Bob tells the story of how all the dog crates were piled into the back of his car, and one little dog stood as 'sentinental', looking over his shoulder, all the way home. He sensed her presence behind his shoulder, and soon thereafter, ''Bunny'' went to live with Chili Bob forever!! Meet Chili Bob and Bunny!!<br />
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"Bunny" knows who saved her life, she has gained weight, has a new 'vest', and a new mission and a new outlook on life! <br />
She protects her master and her territory with a fervor evident only when someone she doesn't know too well enters into Bob's 'territory'! <br />
She barely lets him get seated before she has jumped up and firmly planted herself in his lap.<br />
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She has a purpose now! She has a home, and someone who loves her!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr942hAkxtGSHBj7wOr7QppXy6ACddi5N267I6ow9XrQhKs8ddZkjCqxJGyRK9f5K-6V6Vc7OT5Y4DLuMCiqci4UIBvJ49v4lIsjUa7gc_QDRnrNMoakGLRUaT0W0iJlJcH_o3Ju0AZ-jE/s1600/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr942hAkxtGSHBj7wOr7QppXy6ACddi5N267I6ow9XrQhKs8ddZkjCqxJGyRK9f5K-6V6Vc7OT5Y4DLuMCiqci4UIBvJ49v4lIsjUa7gc_QDRnrNMoakGLRUaT0W0iJlJcH_o3Ju0AZ-jE/s200/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+201.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Many people in Slab City probably don't know Bunny's 'starvation to satisfaction' story, and wonder why Bunny only wants her master to hold her and pet her! Such is the challenge! Food won't change her mind, but when you finally gain her trust and confidence, ........ she will let you hold her, or grace you with a brief visit in your lap! Seann got lucky after several months of gaining her trust. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">On the left is Chili Bob and his adopted angel, "Bunny", who protects him as if she were a grizzly bear with her fast snappy growl. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">On the right, is one proud "Uncle Seann" who has now gained Bunny's confidence and trust. Not many people could manage get Bunny to sit in their lap or accept a little bit of petting, but Seann has Bunny all relaxed and getting her belly rubbed, ......... in 'angel heaven'! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Everyone should give serious consideration to adopting a dog who will always love you once they know they will be safe with you. If you can't adopt a doomed, lonely, scared little puppy, please remember the ones who don't yet have a home, and consider a donation to help with their care. Happy Doggie Days, Bunny!!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Back at home in Texas, I have 5 rescued dogs, and a 'heat-stroke' kitten:<br />
Chessie, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix, <br />
Candy, the runt of a litter no one wanted, <br />
Rio, a greyhound doomed to death after he won his last race, <br />
Lilly, a mommy dog who was considered UN-adoptable, <br />
and Tripod, who had been thrown from a car window, breaking her hip and leg. <br />
All five dogs now are safe at m house. <br />
The kitten, dubbed "Spare Kitty" by my vet after she recovered from a heat stroke<br />
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</div>And I forgot to mention the 9 very wild outdoor kitties who come home every night knowing that I will have 'dinner' set out for them. <br />
Traps will be set next week, and after making a deal with my vet, all that can be caught will be neutered or spayed, hopefully to help curb the multitudes of unwanted kittens born each year into a world where their survival rate is extremely low, and their chance of being a tame, loved pet is almost non-existent. The wild ones will be released again after surgery, because, at this stage in their life, living as a domestic cat would be considered almost impossible, but they will always have a good meal in my back yard, and a 'cat house' built for me by my dad, long ago, ..........for as long as they stick around! Please support your favorite non-profit organization that helps our helpless animals.<br />
Every day should end with friends around a campfire!!<br />
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</div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-47519940499519226602011-11-28T23:06:00.000-08:002011-11-28T23:06:04.280-08:00SUNDAY November 13, 2011 TOURING THE SLABS AREASScrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, ......... coffee & orange juice! Ready to go! **See the 'house'!**<br />
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'guide' today! His car has 4 doors, and it's easier for everyone when we are 'in and out' often! Everyone has a camera around their neck, so with full bellies, off we go!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The very first thing we SEE from our rig is this funny little house the man is building just a few feet from our windshield, and we had an excellent view! He brought a trailer/foundation down from some northern state (Washington?) all the way to Slab City, and is making steady progress to complete his 'home on wheels', and is planning on dragging it all the way back home when he finishes. Someone said his wife gives him money to stay away from home, but I didn't hear that for myself. He often leaves early in the morning and returns late in the afternoon, traveling wherever he finds wood or 'parts' to work on his little house. It looks like it's going to be really heavy! Sometimes he just sits a lawn chair on top and views every one's activities, or else puts a mattress up there. I have a few 'sneaky' photos I will try and find to show you! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQZsQloMTM8daxdeQBxRVDurEsEl9xtTNv1f6huzxT0TPI29xslQyqaKhNC18Urm2iwVmeQMPYQywWwX_n3cWHoTnUW3gRc9v2NkoF0LsORGYKf9ua4Ag-nhp3ZBV1RXIFuFP8Psrz7Ar-/s1600/FROM+MY+CELL+PHONE+DROID+2X+375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQZsQloMTM8daxdeQBxRVDurEsEl9xtTNv1f6huzxT0TPI29xslQyqaKhNC18Urm2iwVmeQMPYQywWwX_n3cWHoTnUW3gRc9v2NkoF0LsORGYKf9ua4Ag-nhp3ZBV1RXIFuFP8Psrz7Ar-/s200/FROM+MY+CELL+PHONE+DROID+2X+375.jpg" width="113" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAwQJD5xKEVZOhAqgZ2G_ERNEUmvJnKJFbuhu2TsZTyQe_h-QE9OH9mP-WpovJe_Wy1cZZ1yOiB6u6UNyNyDkZP3MS6v9aq12CZ_8XUYgxX_75myctqpez7f1pnxp3jN1Sz7I6BPP-WJa/s1600/FROM+MY+CELL+PHONE+DROID+2X+376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAwQJD5xKEVZOhAqgZ2G_ERNEUmvJnKJFbuhu2TsZTyQe_h-QE9OH9mP-WpovJe_Wy1cZZ1yOiB6u6UNyNyDkZP3MS6v9aq12CZ_8XUYgxX_75myctqpez7f1pnxp3jN1Sz7I6BPP-WJa/s200/FROM+MY+CELL+PHONE+DROID+2X+376.jpg" width="113" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIpFNU4wTDujt_xRU6E3RkXO21IJvReyZv0IkFT3Qk6tBKHnpENyKKWenQAlNUxoQ_ble_fNx0eSNiTeOEm28n3FXg_88zRPEh_XMJ0TGocMrgjKJEwjcDYInW7S_a9_iiPFGXHhUDe33/s1600/FROM+MY+CELL+PHONE+DROID+2X+374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIpFNU4wTDujt_xRU6E3RkXO21IJvReyZv0IkFT3Qk6tBKHnpENyKKWenQAlNUxoQ_ble_fNx0eSNiTeOEm28n3FXg_88zRPEh_XMJ0TGocMrgjKJEwjcDYInW7S_a9_iiPFGXHhUDe33/s200/FROM+MY+CELL+PHONE+DROID+2X+374.jpg" width="113" /></a>He was a quiet man, and went about his work with determination. It was interesting to see the first lady who approached his house 'project' find a way to get to see inside his house. I wondered what 'words' she knew to get 'entrance'. "house-in-progress". </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">He seemed to enjoy the view from his 'perch' but I felt rather obvious taking photos using the space between my rig & mirror, but once I realized he just didn't seem to mind, I took photos as he arranged his chair and mattress 'up there' for evening viewing. I'm waiting on Bob and Seann to explain how it looks and 'drives'/pulls when he is finished! I felt like a window peeker, peeking out, instead of 'in'! .......More Photos, please! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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A mom with a baby in a stroller. A teen with purple hair. ...... a teen not too far removed from television and what's 'hip' in the world of technology. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The waitresses were quite accommodating, but were often socially preoccupied, as everyone seemed to know each other when you go 'downtown' Niland! The food was good, and we were ready for adventure when we left!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Some of the photos I will post will have been from times we were in the car by our self, or in the car with others! Here are a few of the experiences we had that day!</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We saw some places in Niland when we toured with Bob, then saw a few more when we did 'girls lunch out'! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGNVK5EAALinyFnvNDs8UmAoz4IVM88RoKLAZqjL3GVnuY9swOleReuivIsN_GwaUqlxc1wS28GSGpKrqmYlOZ2TPMuQxUoNRqLJgaPc3a47u5HVkieHS-htj4-rR6eyh90HsPscDsyOi/s1600/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGNVK5EAALinyFnvNDs8UmAoz4IVM88RoKLAZqjL3GVnuY9swOleReuivIsN_GwaUqlxc1wS28GSGpKrqmYlOZ2TPMuQxUoNRqLJgaPc3a47u5HVkieHS-htj4-rR6eyh90HsPscDsyOi/s320/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+122.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>On our way back out to Slab City, our senses were keen to absorb the experience in broad daylight, so we watched, stopped, looked, and soaked up the quiet little main street in Niland. People quietly went about their daily life as if Slab City didn't even exist out in the desert about 4 miles away.</div> <br />
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The Niland School System below had a nice building for their <br />
children to attend, and a pretty little enclosed playground which was in use as we passed by! I wonder if the children are aware of the people staring at their town and it's amenities. I wonder if the local children are 'aware' of Slab City being so close, and what explanation and 'precautions' they may hear from their parents about the 'people who live in Slab City'. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhATd8sjj5Y51U4CNs3nN4wF9ONHQzYUexqJT7hddodxnzJ8e7ytgK_fYzBKmvtr19HnayR8E7ric6ZpHhIniOti_TYObOYXs75PPmB-0rVry0cZTfwo5HX5JL2DFUNO0jlQmxwV3E1vq/s1600/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhATd8sjj5Y51U4CNs3nN4wF9ONHQzYUexqJT7hddodxnzJ8e7ytgK_fYzBKmvtr19HnayR8E7ric6ZpHhIniOti_TYObOYXs75PPmB-0rVry0cZTfwo5HX5JL2DFUNO0jlQmxwV3E1vq/s200/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+041.JPG" style="cursor: move;" unselectable="on" width="200" /></a><img height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXumQu1b0obtnbac0Nf5XU3ShQtVAyOhE9EUJOaC8k-TipF6bjFHjFKALcxdvYHcge-0n32JPJBu0hu3rI_hIJZfW4ulgiGO6UEDKG9hR2o7ZRGxxb0IIBOuMvM-Gc-lMlJTmuWSX1hSIi/s200/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+145.JPG" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 705px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 2835px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" /> <div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-55581328452479066752011-11-28T20:00:00.000-08:002011-11-28T20:00:19.023-08:00SATURDAY November 12 2011 TOURING THE SLABS AREA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fLp6fxCnyqdWVmfjvlJ87kWXTUzhsYUU-1RODysLr2aV0foQfvbIM3PBR1clemw0vAb-slKnxbtf9R00bLByceDwyYncCUCwfdR4_Hm3g9l5EzLBT_qdrEM3IjQWGZ_HntIcF4q2vu_x/s1600/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fLp6fxCnyqdWVmfjvlJ87kWXTUzhsYUU-1RODysLr2aV0foQfvbIM3PBR1clemw0vAb-slKnxbtf9R00bLByceDwyYncCUCwfdR4_Hm3g9l5EzLBT_qdrEM3IjQWGZ_HntIcF4q2vu_x/s320/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+190.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Another beautiful sunrise! It's 6:30 a.m., .......but only 4:40 a.m. in Texas! I hope all those deer hunters realize I beat them up with no alarm! I'm on California time from now til dark! There's water all over my rig! Soap, too! At first I thought it was raining, but a quick check revealed that Seann was washing my rig! What a warm "Welcome" to get your RV washed and get all the snow, mud, and desert dirt off of your cozy little home on wheels! <br />
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Seann is from Canada, and has been on our RV-Singles list for a long time. He and I have similar political view points much of the time and enjoy the banter back and forth. As a Canadian, he is in 'fine tune' with what's happening in the U.S. political arena, and sends me great jokes! <br />
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I have a new "Motto" about our economy and my lifestyle, so I had a sign made and stuck it in the front window in front of Magee's seat, and put our <a href="mailto:RV-Singles@Yahoogroups.com">RV-Singles@Yahoogroups.com</a> 'sign' on the driver's side, just in case someone recognizes my rig and will stop by!<br />
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I am already wishing I could just turn around and go back! But when I get my credit card statement, I'm sure I'll work harder to contain my need for instant gratification! LOL<br />
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I was so proud to see my clean rig!<br />
THANK YOU, SEANN!<br />
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On our first full day, we spent time getting a (little) bit organized, although there's little time for such trivia when there are other (more important) things to do! We took 'tours' and considered our options every day, trying our best to decide exactly how to dedicate our precious time! <br />
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Chili Bob took us on a 'tour' of the area ........ the 1st trip to go 'see' what's happening! He has a 'toad' (towed car behind his motor home) that worked great because it will go anywhere, ..... and we did! <br />
Chili Bob took us down roads we had never seen before!<br />
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He also took us places ....... up hills where you couldn't 'see' where 'down' was going to begin when you reached the top!<br />
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He took us through gullies where we wondered if we would be able to climb back out again!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">By now, I hope to have shared a sense of how much camaraderie there is between the people I knew I would be meeting, and that Magee and I knew we would be in a group of people who could be trusted and would be truly dependable friends! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">In the interest of privacy, I will only use first names or nicknames for the people you will be meeting in the my future posts on this blog. I will also try and cover just one or two subjects in each post, so that our adventures will make more sense. Tomorrow you will meet Julie and see some of our specific adventures!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">In the following days and future posts, I am going to try and post some photos that will give you a sense of how people live, share, thrive, and survive in Slab City, about 4 miles out into the desert outside of Niland, California! .........and extra photos to share a sense of 'life' in Slab City!</div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-74647842008225002011-11-28T00:17:00.000-08:002011-11-28T00:17:29.250-08:00THE COP WHO STOPPED ME!I had been in CA at 'the Slabs' camping for over 2 weeks, then returned to Texas in my RV and Jeep toad, arrived home in Texas at my house, parked the RV & Jeep, and jumped into my Yukon Denali to run a fast errand to get groceries for my 'stick home'.<br />
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While I was gone on vacation, the end of October had arrived and left my Denali with an out-of-date inspection sticker. <br />
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The officer stopped me, and I immediately knew 'why', as I quickly scanned my brain for a probably cause. Then, I glanced at the sticker and realized why.<br />
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The officer approached my window, I rolled it down, and he asked for my D.L. I told him, "My DL and my Concealed Carry License are in my billfold, in my purse, just inside the back window where I sat my purse when I loaded in the groceries. There is also a Lady Smith in each of the 2 end pockets of my purse." <br />
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He asked me to step out of the car. I did. I had my keys in my hand, so I hit the button on my remote that unlocked the back window. He reached in and took out my purse, handed me my billfold, then I took my DL and CCL licenses to him, and he placed both licenses on the hood of his patrol car, which was 'dotted with water from recent rains'. Then, he reached into each end of my purse, and pulled out both guns still in their zippered pouches.<br />
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He asked me 'why I was carrying 2 guns'. I told him I had just driven back into town, and switched vehicles, and I had removed both of the guns from the RV (one by my bed, one under the driver seat) and transferred them to my purse so I could change vehicles in my driveway.<br />
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He proceeded to remove each revolver from it's pouch, and one-at-a-time, he opened the barrel and shook the ammo out into the pouches, laying each revolver on the partially wet hood of his patrol car. <br />
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He then got on his radio again and called in the serial numbers on each of my guns. THEN, he turned around to me and said, "Neither one of your guns are stolen." HUH?? I told him I already knew 'that' because I had bought them myself. ROFLOL<br />
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Meanwhile, two other patrol cars had arrived, since he had announced on his radio that he had "stopped a yet unidentified female in possession of multiple weapons"!!<br />
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He then wrote me a 'warning ticket', and left. <br />
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I just wonder if he had ever met a woman with a gun before. <br />
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Had he noticed the sticker on my rear window that said I had donated to my local law enforcement agency? <br />
Did he not see that I had a clear driving record? Hmmm. <br />
Didn't he have anything better to do, after he knew that I had a license proving that I had no criminal history, that my finger prints were on file, and that I had been licensed to carry snce permits were first issued?<br />
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I really didn't feel 'good' about my experience, and I felt like I was being required to go through an extended examination when the officer could have been putting his time to better use!!<br />
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I'm VERY uncomfortable with his possible motives, since it definitely wasn't my 'looks' because I had not taken any special care with hair, make-up, or clothing, and I was old enough to be his grandmother!<br />
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It's the very 1st time I have felt like an officer might have resented that I could carry a gun(s) just like he could. Just my humble opinion!<br />
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I haven't dismissed the option of checking with the chief of police here to see if what happened was SOP or if it was 'beyond' reasonable expectations! <br />
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As we pulled into the 2nd guard house last night, Chili Bob blinked his lights at us, and we followed him to the group's campsite. How GREAT to see Bob, and know that we were "at the beginning of the great 'guide service' to help renew my memories of previous visits to the Slabs, and to introduce Magee, aka Tonto, to a lifestyle she had only 'heard about' on the Internet! Bob led us over the bumpy roads and little 'gulches' .......through the bushes to our new 'home' for the next few days! <br />
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In a matter of moments, we were parked ....... haphazardly the first night, to let the formal "organizational part" wait until morning! Who cared if we were parked in an 'orderly fashion'??? It was "HUG TIME"!! Seann immediately emerged from his RV, and we passed around the hugs generously!! Magee got her share, too. They knew immediately she had to be a fantastic person to have been putting up with me for 3 days already! <br />
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We didn't unhook the jeep that night, ... just crawled into bed with the satisfaction that we 'had arrived', FINALLY! Before I finally fell asleep, I kept thinking about the last time I had been at the Slabs, about all the great talks, side trips, and meals I had shared with Chili Bob when Chef Roger and Rayhound had been busy with projects of their own!! Had it really been that long since I had been to the Slabs? <br />
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At first glance, we saw that 'Da Slabs', as the locals call it was going to be great fun! We introduced ourselves to the people around us, and, as usual, everyone started pitching in to help us get situated!<br />
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Someone unhooked the jeep for us, another helped us situate the motor home so that we would be within the 'circle the wagons' compound of friends we already knew! ( I have always been able to drive a tractor on the farm, and back up a cattle trailer, and since I began RVing, I've done fairly well, except when someone is watching or helping, but considering the 'audience', I did fairly well. <<GRIN>><br />
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We cooked our first 'real homemade breakfast' of orange juice, scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast! We didn't know if anyone else was awake yet that first morning, because we were still 'on Texas time', and had not reset our watches! ( I left my watch on Texas time, and referred to my cell phone for Slab time :-) <br />
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Then, we set about toting all the groceries we had piled into the jeep into the rig. NOW we have a mess to straighten out, ......but we are surrounded with nourishment to keep us going!! In preparation for 'arriving' at the Slabs, we had gone to a big Walmart's right before we left Arizona. Things that had to go into the refrigerator were taken into the rig, but everything else, wine, beer, Crown, crackers, bread, and non-perishables had been thrown (in sacks) into the Jeep for the ride on into California. <br />
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Magee had been wanting 'brocolli' for 2 days! (Don't ask me, ask her!! :-) We really hadn't had any fresh veggies for 3 days, except for the casino buffet, the pears we had bought at a roadside stand, and one left-over banana, so we loaded up on all kinds of things we wanted to 'cook at the Slabs'!! Somehow, I had a 'nagging little feeling' that something wasn't right, then remembered that we couldn't take that stuff across the state line!! Ooops! NO BROCCOLI FOR MAGEE!! We went around to all the different places in the fruit and veggie department and put all of our fresh foods back!! So most of our food was in the jeep, and only some milk, etc. in the RV with us! <br />
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THEN we saw the ''Inspection Station''!!! We did a quick assessment of what we had 'on board' that might get confiscated! One pear. One banana. Magee had already eaten all she thought she could digest, so I longingly stared at the banana and pear, knowing that ONE of them were going into the trash! I chose the banana, and started peeling and eating it as we sat in line, waiting to be 'inspected'!!!<br />
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As we drove around looking at all the rigs, I remembered that I still had my solar oven in the basement of my rig from my last visit! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_9rUlvy4P86FB1pdPE_6Yg99kOgtgrEd7uR8nhYKuocrdB5QmOvOJEHfqVVHDHvbtXW1bdOSA2nWZEPHB4ZmHuEnHNT0axLF8v2pQOgF8cfKgBMUd9Apk3Zwe3QB__enYS_UYqihRYUV/s1600/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_9rUlvy4P86FB1pdPE_6Yg99kOgtgrEd7uR8nhYKuocrdB5QmOvOJEHfqVVHDHvbtXW1bdOSA2nWZEPHB4ZmHuEnHNT0axLF8v2pQOgF8cfKgBMUd9Apk3Zwe3QB__enYS_UYqihRYUV/s200/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+161.JPG" width="200" /></a>It's not unusual to pass by Solar Mike's business and see people busily installing the solar panels on top of new expensive rigs, old school buses, and every time of other vehicle that can be used to camp without electricity! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here you see Chili Bob's solar oven in action! Bob's former name was Bob Cress, but once he cooked a rib-sticking bowl of chili for an unexpected crowd of people who smelled it cooking, he ingeniously enlarged the recipe and fed the crowd! Now, he's known as ''Chili bob'', or so the story is told!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhX64KKtmGxtJlLQdrZXTs0ed4Oao_wZkfmmlQ6eOOyYm64U2pU0hijw8VP6pN-0dSzLHweXgpAGZXLEvvZ2B5q8p7_f_zswaOZV_qh9YR48GrO_YYQoN5jEAJ8vYCt1fJ8uZJJQj1SG05/s1600/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhX64KKtmGxtJlLQdrZXTs0ed4Oao_wZkfmmlQ6eOOyYm64U2pU0hijw8VP6pN-0dSzLHweXgpAGZXLEvvZ2B5q8p7_f_zswaOZV_qh9YR48GrO_YYQoN5jEAJ8vYCt1fJ8uZJJQj1SG05/s200/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+178.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course there IS a shortage of clean water among most people at the Slabs, so people tend to like to shower in a deep hole fed by the hot springs! "The Shower" .... or the 'bath' as some may call it. People usually park, shed their clothes, and climb down a steep ladder into a mossy-covered 'walled in' area where they seem to feel 'cleaner' than before! Of course no one wants to be bothered in their unclothed condition, so there is a sign at the entrance saying to 'Stay Away if there is a Vehicle Here!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I personally thought someone should go over and peer down into the well, but the weeds dripping over the edges made us decide to go elsewhere and see something else! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XNhdm8BpteV3baJPxV6wzgSl4ePWOZHrZ0p9w9pVpt6ATsdcv1JZq5HuxR3XTD2AciTJMJpEsbJNtVqZ9EgT3kGqcakjZ8ylgIuomriYHTNLKXaOI2fWalOZHAr98u67R-fPi7H6UoBk/s1600/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XNhdm8BpteV3baJPxV6wzgSl4ePWOZHrZ0p9w9pVpt6ATsdcv1JZq5HuxR3XTD2AciTJMJpEsbJNtVqZ9EgT3kGqcakjZ8ylgIuomriYHTNLKXaOI2fWalOZHAr98u67R-fPi7H6UoBk/s200/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+112.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnL4ycBen_R1p7FeNfR3eKPxGlgyg6gmDXxxIL15P5Bf6YKaa-bRNIGdiEY3gTzlvwCgKYy7VLFMjSuUsrvNa-jQkwvRwgSvSWXb_qcF-REcAaLoEoR7nV8OJPd1bcyoRz9xLQw2QJwL09/s1600/Slabs+before+tucson+and+benson+from+Karen+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnL4ycBen_R1p7FeNfR3eKPxGlgyg6gmDXxxIL15P5Bf6YKaa-bRNIGdiEY3gTzlvwCgKYy7VLFMjSuUsrvNa-jQkwvRwgSvSWXb_qcF-REcAaLoEoR7nV8OJPd1bcyoRz9xLQw2QJwL09/s200/Slabs+before+tucson+and+benson+from+Karen+014.JPG" width="200" /></a>If you look closely behind the sign, you will see a clump of bushes beneath which is the ladder and 'the hole' where people who wish to be 'cleaner than the day before' like to go shower!</div><br />
We had a late lunch/early dinner at a local cafe! Canadian Seann stayed behind to take a nap in his RV, but Chili Bob, Julie, Karen, and I loaded up of a great meal in 'downtown' Niland, CA about 4 miles away! We took a look around Niland to update our self on where things are located! Here are some of the signs we found!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQswbCcNiIRu3DpNx7v8KjW79bg-8SHKQgo883z_1BSHajL3DpMK_fW7gXgU2BYdVbOwWutzanQafQzd_FEz7Gby1IAebpzQpSdKbeJOhlcfrivdULCkc-vjPvAEoYPJhnBa6H8z_mErk/s1600/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQswbCcNiIRu3DpNx7v8KjW79bg-8SHKQgo883z_1BSHajL3DpMK_fW7gXgU2BYdVbOwWutzanQafQzd_FEz7Gby1IAebpzQpSdKbeJOhlcfrivdULCkc-vjPvAEoYPJhnBa6H8z_mErk/s200/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+039.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">"THE JAIL"</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Now by the looks of the sign, this guy was awfully busy filling all these jobs. We hadn't seen much of these 3-in-1 person on this sign, but we hadn't needed a sheriff, a Marshall, and we certainly weren't looking for a coroner! That's not the end of that story either! Stay tuned for more information on "Niland's Finest Public Servants". (later edition)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflcFzii_pOYV5S8V4d0gfuQn-TNUlJeI46UYavgvIF4jVFmzsCSmhxQL-Yhx1wbtR8l4ace_5kedMnMXJqwZFDLzNeemtcRcBLMvtVGTds8dNVIVq0TfJpXqvmfSlCKF6ckrmEVUty6oT/s1600/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflcFzii_pOYV5S8V4d0gfuQn-TNUlJeI46UYavgvIF4jVFmzsCSmhxQL-Yhx1wbtR8l4ace_5kedMnMXJqwZFDLzNeemtcRcBLMvtVGTds8dNVIVq0TfJpXqvmfSlCKF6ckrmEVUty6oT/s200/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+042.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"DUMPING" is one of the most important things to RVing citizens and visitors to Niland City because of all those people who come to visit the "Slabs". Located about 4 miles behind the little town of Niland, CA, the slabs have no ''facilities" so an RV, trailer, or any type of camper must have some supply of fuel, food, water, and some way of disposal of <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1dB1AT9SYpbwr-u1zKZtrgWB1XBKSdOJQ8ZqBviCJWfg-UKyHtw9tGEDohxD6POpnjLxawgBbb0N2W1Go9sBhMJ4Nlq9KrFV0FkwYWzKqtCBYQlHqdrYIYrvQT-4Yl_Ei0kQOCa5neTI/s1600/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1dB1AT9SYpbwr-u1zKZtrgWB1XBKSdOJQ8ZqBviCJWfg-UKyHtw9tGEDohxD6POpnjLxawgBbb0N2W1Go9sBhMJ4Nlq9KrFV0FkwYWzKqtCBYQlHqdrYIYrvQT-4Yl_Ei0kQOCa5neTI/s200/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+121.JPG" width="200" /></a>the by-products afterwards. While some campers just trash out their campsites and aren't very 'nice' in their disposal of litter, the responsible people in motor homes, trailers, and other 'homes on wheels' have a sewer problem after a few days. Thankfully, Niland has provided a location for those 'environmentally responsible' people to dump the tanks of used 'resources' in a suitable and safe location!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The residents of Niland have cute little homes in the more 'affluent' neighborhoods and plant beautiful flowers, tall impressive trees, surround their homes with fences and enjoy the services provided by the small city, including the 2+ little grocery stores and various vendors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here you see TOM TURKEY proudly perched on top of a private home's entry way to greet the hometown folks and the visitors who pass through the street!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We met up with another lone traveler, Julie, from our RV-Singles group, who had brought all the 'fixins' with her to 'The Slabs" for making S'mores around a campfire, but only needed the campfire! Julie grew up in Silicone Valley, and is traveling in her new Winnebago with a beautiful black 'tuxedo' cat who keeps her company while working 'on the road'! Meet Julie!!</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">What a long and wonderful FIRST DAY at 'Da Slabs'!</div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFI8F4dx0NlKaPONFZsRQbn2osLfi9hzmVagm-AXeGNYUrnFVaKEcoRf09p8F4IhHNzrGPlxY3HXqAv5XBmfU9EnFq5nouQuio892pPQWEW_pS3TqaY4X_Nggi1VTIojuR0HECyRj9v_C5/s1600/Slabs+Before+Benson+after+Tucson+160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-71283207800293612872011-11-11T08:02:00.000-08:002011-11-28T00:19:07.178-08:00FRIDAY "ELEVEN ELEVEN ELEVEN" HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY! "Thank You" to our Heroes!<div style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The most important thing today is our Veterans! I hope Americans everywhere have the type of heart to stop and think about how important our Veterans are to America's history! Thank You, too, Chili Bob! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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"Thank You for serving our country!"</td></tr>
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On the right is a photo of my Uncle Pat, my dad's younger brother. Uncle Pat was a pilot and flew jets! He was recently interviewed for an article on Veterans for our local hometown paper. When I was a little girl, he took his jet 'off course' and flew over my grandparent's house during one of his trips. He flew so low that the wires on the telephone poles were shaking! I was always 'his girl', too, and he made my childhood as special as it could ever be! I didn't realize then that he had been serving our country when he was 'gone flying'! Now, he has a great collection of model airplanes he enjoys showing to his grandkids! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Slab City truly is a real community and many people are deeply involved with their own mission(s) to make Slab City a better place for the people who live there fulltime, all the time, some of the time, and those who have no where else to go through the worst of the hot summers! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Others work hard to make Slab City a better place for those who come there on their vacations each year. Some people join forces and work together to open and provide meeting places for people to hold organizational meetings, have church services, provide entertainment, and even provide some necessities for those who have had a streak of bad luck. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Many clubs and organizations have built some type of 'sub-division' within Slab City where they can come together and meet when possible. Many of the clubs and organizations don't operate fully during the extreme heat of the summers, but hundreds will drift 'back to Slab City' when the daytime grows tolerable and the nights are beginning to be chilly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Slab City is land no one else wants to care for, ..... no organizations or responsible people! I was told that (some type of) a teacher's organization owns part of the land, but has shown no interest, and the other is BLM land (Bureau of Land Management) where people can (pretty much) do as they please without any problems. There are no 'street lights', electricity, running water, no public toilets, and no ammenities provided in the area by any legal organization, so each person is responsible for their own welfare and personal hygiene. Yep! THAT'S RIGHT! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzdLxNCxNtpeETuyOigUMPMUiuUNtYkXdr7QpwWynEYu0BoEPDEuP2zN_D5LU9jjWXxlarBdXwbjIYV5sTeb2ptDQJ3IglnpkUWWGtJ46frZTPwDdP5JLIG4UzElcKUI5H4U7Z4TRiD5HG/s1600/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzdLxNCxNtpeETuyOigUMPMUiuUNtYkXdr7QpwWynEYu0BoEPDEuP2zN_D5LU9jjWXxlarBdXwbjIYV5sTeb2ptDQJ3IglnpkUWWGtJ46frZTPwDdP5JLIG4UzElcKUI5H4U7Z4TRiD5HG/s320/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+208.JPG" width="320" /></a>Each person is responsible for their own needs, and except for the helpfulness or generosity of others, it could/would be a lonely and desolate place for many to survive here in the desert. Some don't survive, but such is true in the cities, also. Some people in motorhomes or large travel trailers let their dirty grey water (bath & sinks) drain into the parched desert. Some dig deep holes to drain their black (potty) water, into the desert, too ..... but I only 'heard' about that, and didn't see any evidence. Other's keep all of their waste waters, both black and grey, in their tanks until they are again in an area where they can dump and clean their waste water tanks "properly". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, some will have no respect for the land, dumping any and all refuse either onto the desert dirt right where they sit, or else throw it into one of the many piles of refuse found in various places. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The person who owns this trailer (above) has some examples of how people provide for themselves when living at Slab City. The trailer in the photo is obviously partially unpacked, probably having already unloaded a 4-wheeler, bikes, outdoor grills, firewood, tents for shade, building supplies, outdoor furniture, and other 'outdoor toys'. They may have a tow vehicle they use to take the trailer back and forth into Niland to get fresh water, dump waste water, and run errands, but you can see the fuel cans, two blue plastic 'tanks' to hold fresh water, or to tote waste water to a better location for disposal, and the large container possibly used as a tool box, or some other purpose to enable them to survive for longer periods alone in the desert. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">People in the larger motor homes and trailers can go for several weeks without needing fuel, fresh water, or having to 'dump' their black water (potty) or their grey water (bath, kitchen, sinks) if they are frugal in their habits. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes people from Niland or surrounding areas will 'show up' in Slab City with 'fresh water' firewood, or propane for purchase, but I was told it was mostly only in the busiest season when there was more chances for making money. Also, there is sometimes a person with a 'honey wagon' who will take your sewage and waste water away for you. Things may have changed for this up-coming season, but only the coming months will reveal what will be available! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Some people, (most of the ones I know personally, but not all) have some type of RV (recreational vehicle) with them, where they have most, if not all, of the basic ammenities of a 'stick house' in a city, and sometimes they have a few more ammenities than they might have had at home, even some fancy things in their trailer, such as chandeliers, fireplaces, and ice-makers! Most have sufficient propane to run their refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, and furnace for a long period of time. Most use very little gas/diesel to run their generators, so a 'trip to town' isn't necessary very often. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYcjCOefk9pHh9ca_0uEqG5h0gqEmfyOP0Wa6Yxpma6B0PFXyZDHAfu7yTfqka2BEFRjDqsnG4x1hgm6aRTEyjzDj7T-4Vn0u3vE-ytoW_VBQje3N9CjWnN2ohlsuUUo6ECYhaTGL54ao/s1600/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYcjCOefk9pHh9ca_0uEqG5h0gqEmfyOP0Wa6Yxpma6B0PFXyZDHAfu7yTfqka2BEFRjDqsnG4x1hgm6aRTEyjzDj7T-4Vn0u3vE-ytoW_VBQje3N9CjWnN2ohlsuUUo6ECYhaTGL54ao/s320/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+176.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCYYYTp8x5uGX7nP76zdrFn3tD6EiZH_KDO_QGvBlmrPg5gfet63E5k8i-ewZgcFrDmB-fue0EnR790ahiUkU4NMLRiGwUEAAFoFpkiY9YIicJw113uzfhNl7V1xzUAIk8sGzjwpH-NaA/s1600/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCYYYTp8x5uGX7nP76zdrFn3tD6EiZH_KDO_QGvBlmrPg5gfet63E5k8i-ewZgcFrDmB-fue0EnR790ahiUkU4NMLRiGwUEAAFoFpkiY9YIicJw113uzfhNl7V1xzUAIk8sGzjwpH-NaA/s320/Slab+photos+during+the+week+ONE+216.JPG" width="320" /></a>I photographed the two motor home set-ups above because I was fascinated by the multiple solar panels, extra "toy hauler" trailer covered with 'tilted' solar panels to follow the sun, the TV antennas, 'other' antennas, and the windmills to generate power on the two rigs above. Hopefully some photos in my future posts will let you see some of the ways people have found to help them create the power and resources they need while boon docking in the desert!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Others have less elaborate set-ups, such as truck campers or small trailers originally meant for the week-end camp-out, the fisherman or hunter, but is now being used by someone who, for reasons of their own, want to be 'at the Slabs', possibly for a season, or a lifetime. Some people have only the most basic of needs, a portable toilet, an ice chest, and possibly a bicicyle or a small generator. It would be really hard to know by the expression on their face what type of bed they will be sleeping in tonight. "Happiness" or "creature comforts" are not evident in the faces of those who gather around your campfire in the evening, or those you meet while wandering through the 'sand streets' and bushes of Slab City! You may never know where they are camped or any details about their life unless you ask, or they offer. <br />
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Sometimes it's fun to guess what brought the various people in their assortment of 'living quarters' have in mind when they come to Slab City. Living/visiting Slab City is, by it's very nature, an education in humanity and human interaction, a collage of lifestyles, a small peek into the lifestyle choices of another, and sometimes a huge test of your patience, tolerance, and compassion for other people. In my opinion, living at Slab City is a big 'equalizer' among the residents. No matter if you live in an expensive big rig, an inexpensive rig, a school bus, or a van, or a tent, ........when you live among a big variety of people, everyone has to adapt to environment, other residents, and be happy with their own company!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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YES, you can find 'danger' in Slab City, too. (I suspect that's true, but I haven't experienced it.) I have never seen any danger, only heard about it. I've heard that you shouldn't leave anything valuable outside, but I don't do that at my home in Texas, either. I've heard that you should keep your doors locked, but I do that at my stick home, also! I've heard that there is sometimes violence at Slab City, but I've read about it in the newspaper in my home town, also. I am careful when dealing with strangers in my own hometown, and would behave the same way in any other situation. <br />
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I saw that the sheriff from Niland drives through, fire trucks respond, and emergency services respond when asked for help, just as it would in my home town. So, it's been my experience that if you stay in the proximity of your friends, social groups, and other known areas, you will be fine! If you tuck away your expensive items from your outside area and lock up your rig when you leave, it's probable that everything will be fine when you return. <br />
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If you are offended by people who are, in some way, 'different' from you, it's best if you mind your own business and stay away from anyone who makes you uncomfortable. One thing to remember about the residents of Slab City is that a person's living conditions, clothing, actions, and attitude are probably just a result of some bad luck, poor retirement planning, a small retirement income/pension, or their own way of dealing with some of life's unexpected situations However, if you take the time to get to know them, you will most likely hear how some unfortunate circumstance has landed them in a place where they can find a place to lay their head at night, and a kind soul that will feed them a decent meal when it's been a long day and ++<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Because this post began discussing our Veterans, let me be sure and assure everyone that there are many Veterans camping, living, or somehow just 'existing' here in Slabs City, so many of those who have honored us with their service in our country's armed forces, are still struggling to have a good life. I hope God will bless and keep each one of them safe. </div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-36486786905343064302011-11-09T21:34:00.000-08:002011-11-11T08:09:24.254-08:00WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9 2011 DAY SIX - CHOCOLATE MOUNTAINSKaren slept later than usual after finding 'her forest' named "Tonto"! She had coffee, while I slept late, and I had OJ! Then we shared pears and bananas as a 'brunch' because everyone warned us we couldn't take them 'into' California (fruits & veggies)! We just couldn't eat all of them. Maybe a bit later, we would finish them off!<br />
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We departed our little RV Park that had enabled us to fill up with fresh water, dump, and have a pull-through space. <br />
We had loaded up on goodies from a great Walmart in Phoenix, so we were trying to eat the veggies and fruits before we had them 'confiscated' at the California state line!<br />
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We ambled our way down I-10, then took 'the scenic drive to Quartszite! We had been told that Quartzsite was already beginning to 'be typical' because the bookstore run by the naked man was open, rugs were on display, trinket markets were open, and the flags were flying! <br />
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In Quartzsite, we first located an Arby's and filled up on McRibs!! I posted a note to several groups, hoping to meet up with other friends who had arrived early. <br />
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About 30 minutes later, we went 'exploring' to check out what activities and 'flea market' types of shops were already in business, getting ready for the winter. As we had traveled, I had realized that the exhaust pipe under the generator was hanging dangerously low to the ground, and had feared it might fall off. We spotted a perfect 'fix-it' shop, and in 10 minutes, the whole mess was stable and ready to go! i asked him 'How Much', and he said "Whatever you think it's worth". How lucky can I get? Finally he said "Would $20 be fair?" I paid him $25, bought some light bulbs that I couldn't find at Camping World, and some sun/solar reflectant material to replace my old front window reflectant that was no longer usable! <br />
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I'm going to post his information and location, as he is most professional, courteous, and has very, very acceptable prices!! My exhaust from my generator is now 8" off the ground, probably saving me lots of headache, heartache, and money!! <br />
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We didn't locate anyone in "Q" - Quartzsite, as it is still early in the year for the big tent shows and crowds, but we did see where everything was beginning to happen!! <br />
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Tonight we took the 'scenic drive' through the Chocolate Mountains, Mecca, and landed at 'the Slabs', an old place where there was once a military base, but now has mostly people on a budget wanting to join others for fun and pleasure while escaping the cold of the northern states!!<br />
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We found others from our RV & travel groups, were met with plenty of folks to say welcome, and now we settle in to see what tomorrow will bring!! There's an almost full moon, a sky full of stars, and a gentle peace in the desert!!<br />
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........on a quiet night in November!!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-84619170509997659602011-11-09T13:34:00.000-08:002011-11-09T13:34:59.817-08:00Tuesday November 8 2011 DAY FIVETuesday morning, we woke up in Globe, Arizona to a bright sunny day, with no water, no ice, nothing but clean dry road and a beautiful ride 'on through' that treacherous mountain we had maneuvered the night before! McDonald's must have seen adventurous RVers before, because they were extremely accommodating and obviously KNEW there was no place for us to have gone! <br />
We saw absolutely beautiful scenery, high mountains, sharp drop-offs and neat tunnels, too! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Magee knows more about cacti than I do, so she was great in helping to identify some of these varieties!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidm2CJLmiQLp27gpwuEjuAwdHrrrv1cwkY_oqzmGzU48rrmsAgxxFjoA0aWhgAq5yIn7Ru0v_gYcruHP8TRRAwzvg5fjdk8A5HmGjDWkqlN2O5T7n7l8O4XrXmm2tZmYUtaHDuB5gCzSWu/s1600/Days+4+and+5+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidm2CJLmiQLp27gpwuEjuAwdHrrrv1cwkY_oqzmGzU48rrmsAgxxFjoA0aWhgAq5yIn7Ru0v_gYcruHP8TRRAwzvg5fjdk8A5HmGjDWkqlN2O5T7n7l8O4XrXmm2tZmYUtaHDuB5gCzSWu/s200/Days+4+and+5+012.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpEUisg6Yw7Z_q7q_-Zcvorqhxawo6KKlkhHYgiXToXrJuMPujy3AjPYByuDhDtSdFYI59BxnK-QUp46W_vj4W-5gig7z4hFsohz61iiiKqKI4iRYlFMUgmMnBBaYWDVIbX6MeFdtpVmX/s1600/Days+4+and+5+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpEUisg6Yw7Z_q7q_-Zcvorqhxawo6KKlkhHYgiXToXrJuMPujy3AjPYByuDhDtSdFYI59BxnK-QUp46W_vj4W-5gig7z4hFsohz61iiiKqKI4iRYlFMUgmMnBBaYWDVIbX6MeFdtpVmX/s200/Days+4+and+5+004.JPG" width="200" /></a>Leaving the hail, snow, and 7% mountain grades behind was both exciting and sad. It's nice to see our nation's beauty! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday I had renamed Magee, and referred to her as "Tonto" because traveling with her has been such a tremendous pleasure! Little did I know that she had an ENTIRE FOREST named after her! See, I have an important 'traveling companion'!! SEE HER FOREST ? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22AEQBd6VOA2Ys0zZS7JeU88Yb_c0KpL5sTT2wlLEzFpbovxaIAU-bZKyn8Mite2FQ4ZPsQ1-Fd3IoYTwev86WSE_YWsMt2xILHW0jjx2RNIhoAj7umFGcc5sBlpzUdC2qjfQbs5n6BTp/s1600/Days+4+and+5+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22AEQBd6VOA2Ys0zZS7JeU88Yb_c0KpL5sTT2wlLEzFpbovxaIAU-bZKyn8Mite2FQ4ZPsQ1-Fd3IoYTwev86WSE_YWsMt2xILHW0jjx2RNIhoAj7umFGcc5sBlpzUdC2qjfQbs5n6BTp/s320/Days+4+and+5+014.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We found Saddle Mountain RV Park in the middle of the freeway, in Tonopah, Arizona and decided that we would splurge and get some electricity and other not-so-special luxuries, especially since we were OUT OF WATER on board the rig!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tomorrow we visit Quartzsite to look for friends and to SHOP!! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-5166697092448801552011-11-08T10:01:00.000-08:002011-11-16T21:46:05.448-08:00MONDAY November 7, 2011 WEST TO ARIZONA - The Scary Part<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPqVqc5v9KHUQy66BiZD2kk5GhfSe3jjHhGBNM19SoTRRiCO_ZSMx5D5ZcrLroKOCFC9fLgJmKDwJLO-5tG4tdGJl2QgKheRVlPj4A_MaH3KIWt5gLRg9MnhQR23hlMlRTJFw8Nn2gZTl/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPqVqc5v9KHUQy66BiZD2kk5GhfSe3jjHhGBNM19SoTRRiCO_ZSMx5D5ZcrLroKOCFC9fLgJmKDwJLO-5tG4tdGJl2QgKheRVlPj4A_MaH3KIWt5gLRg9MnhQR23hlMlRTJFw8Nn2gZTl/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+008.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>As "STRONG WOMEN", we forged forward and FOUND our next destination! Leaving the casino, we easily dumped the $20.00 in Casino Coupons into the tank, not quite topping off both the rig and the jeep, but it paid for the 'casino buffet' the night before! While waiting for our tanks to fill, we noticed this funny little rig at the next pump. We hit I-40 and continued westward toward Flagstaff.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We hit the Arizona border! They lock up their TP, and have more 'animal warning' signs, we noticed! We also head what sounded like HAIL!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Heading back to the RV, we noticed the JEEP! .....and the CLOUDS!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRM-1zAWiVm5iXcL76NfaXFlDInIH4_Rh_XaZBdkDM5bB94SCDjqPa8Bll844GY2L9WZQpiXFN0OYbbus5dWae9rmbmk14YUA7DQFsWK1l1uwXKlltOlRuZ6-x_NCL3qd_Gr-yQBfpD6o/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRM-1zAWiVm5iXcL76NfaXFlDInIH4_Rh_XaZBdkDM5bB94SCDjqPa8Bll844GY2L9WZQpiXFN0OYbbus5dWae9rmbmk14YUA7DQFsWK1l1uwXKlltOlRuZ6-x_NCL3qd_Gr-yQBfpD6o/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+028.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We went back inside the "Welcome to Arizona" station and asked the kind people for a weather report about the roads going west on I-40, questioned some fellow RVers, a trucker, who all had varying accounts of 'the forecast', etc. We definitely wanted Magee to see the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest, so we continued to Sanders, AZ, where we filled 'to the brim' with gas and propane, again asking the attendants and the travelers about the weather going 'west'. <br />
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All opinions differed, so we decided to see the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest leaving I-40 at the NORTHERN entrance to the parks, opting for more opinions. We asked the temperatures, forecast, and advice from all the same types of people who supposedly would know. The attendant at the entrance to the Painted Desert, and the storekeeper said the parks were just cloudy, but fine. We started the beginning of a beautiful trip through the parks! It was Magee's first time ever to see them! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GpBuv5zQc8ye55xs6ZMchc2d_d4gPDxExVc-W1ULopBNVKhW_dEbyojfGa0WSQvpzhPLX9uJUjTMGgbnFC5el5CTd0E3mWBt66WrsiTpNptBjOZoDAniRizyqw8qNxCvVT0xMucOzo-u/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GpBuv5zQc8ye55xs6ZMchc2d_d4gPDxExVc-W1ULopBNVKhW_dEbyojfGa0WSQvpzhPLX9uJUjTMGgbnFC5el5CTd0E3mWBt66WrsiTpNptBjOZoDAniRizyqw8qNxCvVT0xMucOzo-u/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+037.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcx88z1NKTV1OWKW_9WGsLcdz3tPv6NA_8xFsLm1Qtbd9uHqPb7m1Wq7tca4pp0z7Gz3YYoY4NnsFJrMm854t6MPOLAu05sK9SfPAclnnY00QoSDtZ5mx8xMLdaS_RGMtUK07mZszXLmh/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcx88z1NKTV1OWKW_9WGsLcdz3tPv6NA_8xFsLm1Qtbd9uHqPb7m1Wq7tca4pp0z7Gz3YYoY4NnsFJrMm854t6MPOLAu05sK9SfPAclnnY00QoSDtZ5mx8xMLdaS_RGMtUK07mZszXLmh/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+065.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBR4ziG6cXLyjeg4oJHimoALAFm_8cv_j1O3dSxUUUYwoDl9ejErb3yLR4U9sYCx8_WP0lprpWBDIn83u_t64l-u_rEfvobjVEeYx8Q83AL28bxidewJuoknfp4TGktVysoaQx1hVbdC4/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBR4ziG6cXLyjeg4oJHimoALAFm_8cv_j1O3dSxUUUYwoDl9ejErb3yLR4U9sYCx8_WP0lprpWBDIn83u_t64l-u_rEfvobjVEeYx8Q83AL28bxidewJuoknfp4TGktVysoaQx1hVbdC4/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+038.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It was the first day of this season that clouds had rolled across the parks, and quite unexpected! The ranger suggested that we might want to continue through the park to the southern end, and head south via Highways 180 & 60 toward Mesa. He should know, RIGHT?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Having been through the parks several times and trying to protect my knee from 'irritation' and a possible 'replacement' in the near future, I stayed in the RV while Magee hiked off down some of the trails. I looked around trying to find something to occupy my time. Remember those Peanut Butter Stuffed Pretzels Magee had bought at Camping World?? There were a few left !!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_zsPuqO1kEtG_88PQNUMQqf-ZaofVlXYljweSpnd2p2csT9tnkQlj5fS5BIEn1LtyditNfeZ3CYjaD6ID2muXePe3D56VqPV48IXIlRIi-xe2rnUVWU26bj0igl-hY7qUXj-MgPMhGkf/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_zsPuqO1kEtG_88PQNUMQqf-ZaofVlXYljweSpnd2p2csT9tnkQlj5fS5BIEn1LtyditNfeZ3CYjaD6ID2muXePe3D56VqPV48IXIlRIi-xe2rnUVWU26bj0igl-hY7qUXj-MgPMhGkf/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+061.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQcdOqcfEkmLmANGtlbvpidHse-S5gPo0MwQMu9SmIPMchyphenhyphenb-DxFbe7YCgfkyqTe3CykbGJXWKLR9CA_C5HYQy-wq2CRP-Vo89gN2viy9MQXgni-Nb6zZsbkD5w_KBCxcvlCMLL3OvBoN/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQcdOqcfEkmLmANGtlbvpidHse-S5gPo0MwQMu9SmIPMchyphenhyphenb-DxFbe7YCgfkyqTe3CykbGJXWKLR9CA_C5HYQy-wq2CRP-Vo89gN2viy9MQXgni-Nb6zZsbkD5w_KBCxcvlCMLL3OvBoN/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+055.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">There were a few of 'those birds' outside, too! Rooks, ravens, or what? About the size of a chicken!! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCI7yMv-UQTvvUdIwbr_LXEDmeKHk15_SKJU_JTTbxG5YWdlqOZ6BbkBXG2wUUJd8oGLT8M7wb6mXM8GRxTLDgfYsS3TfY5WhYadsqWC21hbZsByLZmPg9VQAseoXKzcy-oyJlftcZ0L8p/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCI7yMv-UQTvvUdIwbr_LXEDmeKHk15_SKJU_JTTbxG5YWdlqOZ6BbkBXG2wUUJd8oGLT8M7wb6mXM8GRxTLDgfYsS3TfY5WhYadsqWC21hbZsByLZmPg9VQAseoXKzcy-oyJlftcZ0L8p/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+054.JPG" style="cursor: move;" unselectable="on" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">As we exited the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest, we AGAIN asked for weather alerts and advice from officials, desk attendants, and travelers coming from 'the west'! They also said we might want to consider dropping 'on down to Phoenix just to be safe! So, with plenty of daylight, gas, and propane, we began our trip!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix47uzR3Zav37GM5PK8rvGA73NmgJ2tl9V9QzzI4Yob3M8HQtEvvpJT7WOwOcfBlos7dbLeB1HOUUxByDEmsUQUhisZ7BtYL8b1y8T7hyphenhyphen2aEMTUAG77qQ17vFc8ZCGUokCmu_u2_yiGIwA/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix47uzR3Zav37GM5PK8rvGA73NmgJ2tl9V9QzzI4Yob3M8HQtEvvpJT7WOwOcfBlos7dbLeB1HOUUxByDEmsUQUhisZ7BtYL8b1y8T7hyphenhyphen2aEMTUAG77qQ17vFc8ZCGUokCmu_u2_yiGIwA/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+069.JPG" width="200" /></a>The sun would break through, the sky was beautiful. The clouds would blow over, leaving only a trace of the burden they carried.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The colors were magnificent and the drive was beautiful. It's always fun to see things through another person's first view! We chatted, thinking we had made the right decision to head south!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboaT8vDr-Nq3mMrW3P31MctqHvLWJpMm7h6LZCVc9ZifMfegGOoX92iz1Ns769842r6jR7-_9DlUPzw3eYt-V89MoTGIELJhS-762rSp8BxxWU4rpDAhHTrTJRt9nDkvjBNQk4HuPKfQv/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboaT8vDr-Nq3mMrW3P31MctqHvLWJpMm7h6LZCVc9ZifMfegGOoX92iz1Ns769842r6jR7-_9DlUPzw3eYt-V89MoTGIELJhS-762rSp8BxxWU4rpDAhHTrTJRt9nDkvjBNQk4HuPKfQv/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+041.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuL-qb3zs9PE2nrFWm5ZMWvX6RNcYBqBRG44GZ91-U8hl-o4E9kN1ipGEDWi4nP_b1Ygby8lMTsM_9GGvAaFUUMfZtrHWmE3JES-62AgBBpZrhqTiitHkWgFiCTz0pbQItn3GEZWJT9biL/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuL-qb3zs9PE2nrFWm5ZMWvX6RNcYBqBRG44GZ91-U8hl-o4E9kN1ipGEDWi4nP_b1Ygby8lMTsM_9GGvAaFUUMfZtrHWmE3JES-62AgBBpZrhqTiitHkWgFiCTz0pbQItn3GEZWJT9biL/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+064.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDV_QUIk56AzCZnXK_PrLayWKR0Os9j3FFWZz3n3E8Eadc0FDzajHY06iwC83ct5u_jj-NZqtc0cdv8VHSyAUoO5rKaLAIOUaNh_KqLKGGneEW3qjPK4lcqmwAxQocs3yBIobBRl7Y6Dk/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDV_QUIk56AzCZnXK_PrLayWKR0Os9j3FFWZz3n3E8Eadc0FDzajHY06iwC83ct5u_jj-NZqtc0cdv8VHSyAUoO5rKaLAIOUaNh_KqLKGGneEW3qjPK4lcqmwAxQocs3yBIobBRl7Y6Dk/s640/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+071.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik08QYIE2zQlGhp2nPPBJQCBJeCR7iF75ptTwVVozuZOLZ2WTM7za3vi5Pc08vxMUZQX59HdV1-6pBBpPuOf1w7cARX5mjvk2SIQ_asroHdj47bQJLrazUn8db4HQor_W3xyeY_oLkrBPp/s1600/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik08QYIE2zQlGhp2nPPBJQCBJeCR7iF75ptTwVVozuZOLZ2WTM7za3vi5Pc08vxMUZQX59HdV1-6pBBpPuOf1w7cARX5mjvk2SIQ_asroHdj47bQJLrazUn8db4HQor_W3xyeY_oLkrBPp/s200/Day+4+November+7+2011+Tuesday+and+Wednesday+062.JPG" width="200" /></a>The roads eventually turned to deep freshly fallen snow, and the sky continually darkened. The hail, sleet, rain, and thick feathery BLINDING snow graciously took turns pelting us as we realized there were no places to turn around when towing a jeep behind your RV, as the roads ascended through the mountains to over 6,000 feet, revealing 7% grades, 90% turns, falling rocks onto the roadway, and absolutely no 'turnaround spots' as we were certain that the road we had traveled had only worsened. With my sidekick, 'Tonto', in the passenger seat we negotiated every single bit of those mountains with 'grace'. My knuckles were white, stiff, and painful. "Tonto" was an awesome trooper! Everyone should have had the privilege of traveling with someone who was so encouraging, positive, and brave! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">We reached Globe, NM, ..not quite out of the mountains, but McDonalds had a "Welcome Parking for RVs and Truckers" sign in our line of vision! We went inside and requested permission, bought refreshments, and fell into bed!! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">We are headed to Quartzsite ......... somewhere down the road! </div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-24172025913025140512011-11-08T07:07:00.000-08:002011-11-08T07:07:09.307-08:00Meet "Magee"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kDxOsIoTFXh2-jGa1FhMgWKdfYChzvwpFbNUM1TYjlBbefhObkYHoXX5KnBjl0LEwa97gHnrgXQVG55gT83nuZ4-DsfcukIdAWKL_eRWEOYg7FjpjZMlVB0OO42jOjXM9Nli7CAZNqpj/s1600/MageeOct2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kDxOsIoTFXh2-jGa1FhMgWKdfYChzvwpFbNUM1TYjlBbefhObkYHoXX5KnBjl0LEwa97gHnrgXQVG55gT83nuZ4-DsfcukIdAWKL_eRWEOYg7FjpjZMlVB0OO42jOjXM9Nli7CAZNqpj/s320/MageeOct2011.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>"Karen" aka "Magee" is from north central Missouri, and drove 507 miles to Mt. Pleasant, ..... and I would travel with her ANYWHERE! She is an excellent navigator, efficient and funny, too! Our next update will be a bit 'interesting' I hope!!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-29334349543965148942011-11-07T07:51:00.000-08:002011-11-07T07:53:37.054-08:00MONDAY November 7, 2011 WEST TO ARIZONAWe are pulling out of the casino, each with a $10.00 free gas coupon given us when we got our 'Rewards Card'. It was close to 40 degrees last night, and the weather report is 'iffy', so as STRONG WOMEN, we are forging westward to find our next destination, watching the weather, and anticipating what we will find around the bend! This blog will be up-dated when we have another good Verizon signal or free Internet! We are finally up-to-date on posting from the beginning of our trip! Please stay tuned!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-9814076703089109822011-11-07T07:45:00.000-08:002011-11-07T07:45:18.941-08:00Sunday November 6, 2011 "Day Three" NEW MEXICO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9b9ojkfUSz4qWo4w4jdr4gv-oW2WtKnFrjill7D0GMZaKa7HFw1vZVJdsT3a2kGiu5YoEvMWzt5heI99ot7rnSxbjhW0SuLHiTURqTvijS8BbwFKPg1Tamut9qJeLBNem09avajsC3-Jm/s1600/DAY+TWO+WICHATA+FALLS+TO+SAN+JON+027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9b9ojkfUSz4qWo4w4jdr4gv-oW2WtKnFrjill7D0GMZaKa7HFw1vZVJdsT3a2kGiu5YoEvMWzt5heI99ot7rnSxbjhW0SuLHiTURqTvijS8BbwFKPg1Tamut9qJeLBNem09avajsC3-Jm/s200/DAY+TWO+WICHATA+FALLS+TO+SAN+JON+027.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Computer connections in San Jon were nil (Verizon), so we had had coffee and eagerly headed westward! Magee had announced on 'Day One' that McDonalds once again offered their 'McRib', and we decided on something different for our 3rd day because there was no way any of the parking lots would accomodate our rig. Subway had a breakfast flatbread, we ate that, but Magee was hungary again within a short while. Remember those Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels she had bought at Camping World? She broke the seal and the smell took us away. We turned up the country music on the radio and mingled with the truckers fighting the 'winds' feeling like road warriors! <br />
We made a roadside stop for pecans, walnuts, peanuts, and pickled okra, hit a souvenier place for post cards, and went to Clines Corners for memories! Clines Corners has 'remodeled' since I was last there, so the absence of the 'old familiar atmosphere' shortened our visit! After picking up a couple of small things for the folks back home (drink coasters and a t-shirt), it didn't take long for us to hit the road, again looking for cheap gas!<br />
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We finally got this blog started using the bare minimum of 'the offerings' available to make it look great, so all suggestions are welcome! We are settling in at the casino with all these wonderful amenities looking forward to the next leg of our adventures on 'Day Four'!<br />
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If you are just joining us on our adventure, please go back and read from 'the beginning'! All 'advice for blogging' and help will be most appreciated! This is our FIRST BLOG and we need help!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-46872458100804912452011-11-07T06:52:00.000-08:002011-11-07T06:52:19.160-08:00Saturday, November 5, 2011 "Day Two"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We woke up early in anticipation of our first 'full day' adventure, and hit the road. We had real coffee and bananas, then headed for Amarillo and the New Mexico border. Gas in Wichita Falls, TX was 'only' $3.09 causing us to totally 'top off' the tank ($115)! <br />
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</tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were surprised at the quaint welcoming park with picnic tables and shelters, and quickly chose our 'spot', feeling quite smug with having the whole park to ourselves, the convenience, and the glorious sunset!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1IEjMPJsbof_YzXVFyI1rihOjUkFbEZunZiL9M0yKpsRyuiHH8Kflmd9gjsFJRqGF_E8VH07FIFmEzuzInkaAaknpsqVeJq0-lrME00jheO1ORlpRQMxn_TvCRbX8mTYudIc7qNKHmWR/s1600/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1IEjMPJsbof_YzXVFyI1rihOjUkFbEZunZiL9M0yKpsRyuiHH8Kflmd9gjsFJRqGF_E8VH07FIFmEzuzInkaAaknpsqVeJq0-lrME00jheO1ORlpRQMxn_TvCRbX8mTYudIc7qNKHmWR/s200/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+012.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not only were we 'settled in', but we were on Route 66 and the small original town was special.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_RcM2ET412g-yhA0R0NnOGhMVuNf0hpqmCCQNEdP7zmd8duh1ACjm9wTwvesN_NbwPj8gDscgPv6Pc41RIbYHRcV11eC9f1ChydOqIh8ZAbzzEkkYUJEBorDxbpA6qoKUK9hywcNX9Qhl/s1600/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_RcM2ET412g-yhA0R0NnOGhMVuNf0hpqmCCQNEdP7zmd8duh1ACjm9wTwvesN_NbwPj8gDscgPv6Pc41RIbYHRcV11eC9f1ChydOqIh8ZAbzzEkkYUJEBorDxbpA6qoKUK9hywcNX9Qhl/s200/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+016.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGnGqdqW2JgpEBUzjI3J3E14XJCSIAjXtZjl8FPE_41JVbE0GUMsFV_tibgpa0dDofIpVF8d4OhcrF1FGH3qRlAAPeRii8nhZ-b0qrZWg8jVqFJvQNYOIbvhK1jMmUXwJfu1RZdY0CSgQ/s1600/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGnGqdqW2JgpEBUzjI3J3E14XJCSIAjXtZjl8FPE_41JVbE0GUMsFV_tibgpa0dDofIpVF8d4OhcrF1FGH3qRlAAPeRii8nhZ-b0qrZWg8jVqFJvQNYOIbvhK1jMmUXwJfu1RZdY0CSgQ/s200/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+015.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Magee and I were tired and munched on peanut butter crackers, rearranged some of our 'stuff' and quickly settled down for a long deep sleep.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjos-ZA0uh_hsLrsoKU7lcOKdkhw17pdngEGCCu6me7OXAiNKndh_Htj6xFnr5Xy0D-uDgMWnFM42JmVpPB9WjJio_s4gkEKQ1bOdjE-NbfaOqTP1NZQ-urVzVYpa80QYBhyphenhyphenl_RZD-G4pQk/s1600/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjos-ZA0uh_hsLrsoKU7lcOKdkhw17pdngEGCCu6me7OXAiNKndh_Htj6xFnr5Xy0D-uDgMWnFM42JmVpPB9WjJio_s4gkEKQ1bOdjE-NbfaOqTP1NZQ-urVzVYpa80QYBhyphenhyphenl_RZD-G4pQk/s200/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+018.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
The rig was running well, the jeep was towing well, and Magee had quickly mastered every button and switch in the rig, so we felt we were definitely 'in control' of our trip. Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2694041713246325339.post-22186715135634122952011-11-06T20:41:00.000-08:002011-11-06T22:26:08.141-08:00Friday November 4, 2011 "THE BEGINNING"RV-Singles group is all about being 'single' and a desire to 'travel', but sometimes it's much more fun and inviting if there is someone to share the 'trip' with you! I had posted on RV-Singles a rather lengthy 'list' of all the things that would 'seem to be splendid qualities' in a travel partner, thinking that the message would inspire others to give their personal opinions, too. Instead, I received an unexpected email from a long-time member of my RV-Singles' group! <br />
It was a message from Magee sharing the 'specifics' of a 5th Wheel she would like to sell. <br />
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In the last paragraph, she mentioned that she thought our 'lists' of requirements for a travel partner might match up pretty well if I was serious about wanting to go to California! I immediately responded, we exchanged a couple of emails and phone calls, and set the 'date of departure' for November 4, 2011.<br />
Not believing it could really be true and not having ever met Magee personally, my anxiety level rose a bit as the departure date approached, and I sent an email to Magee saying: "Magee, Are you SURE sure?? <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeXixCFM4Y9oObdjpKGkBaQj4_4Y9Hya_ObNo7I2Ojj5Fop8T5zgaQbfv2TTf_FK8MW-TT6Cjsf9qtMxjnCR7jYXzlNU2RhQR994Q4Xa-2XAOYGHnV8bv173MeMAx1fu4dUviKPGZaGD3/s1600/Magee%2527s+new+wheels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeXixCFM4Y9oObdjpKGkBaQj4_4Y9Hya_ObNo7I2Ojj5Fop8T5zgaQbfv2TTf_FK8MW-TT6Cjsf9qtMxjnCR7jYXzlNU2RhQR994Q4Xa-2XAOYGHnV8bv173MeMAx1fu4dUviKPGZaGD3/s1600/Magee%2527s+new+wheels.jpg" /></a>Magee was SURE sure! She drove over 507 miles from Missouri to Texas. She is real, and her big red truck is sitting in my driveway! She loaded her 'stuff' into my 'stuffed' RV and we left town!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>We landed at ''Camping World'' outside Denton, TX with only 15 minutes to 'shop' before they closed! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDD6ArWEG3Uh498lPfYQiHgRMQ2qJa_ol04-cgYrQDiWHQNRgnKsfjMQDM334gcaWEfabUtNvLAlU4u2WWi4i-tO8P_Q-JTSZkJbLrcZklTSL3OyPZbfW1XkIGeBvTIjzYagYf11JkdTR/s1600/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDD6ArWEG3Uh498lPfYQiHgRMQ2qJa_ol04-cgYrQDiWHQNRgnKsfjMQDM334gcaWEfabUtNvLAlU4u2WWi4i-tO8P_Q-JTSZkJbLrcZklTSL3OyPZbfW1XkIGeBvTIjzYagYf11JkdTR/s320/SLABS+Day+One+and+Two+005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I bought a couple of things, Magee bought some Peanut Butter Pretzel Nuggets, and the manager gave us his blessing to spend the night! How could he refuse after our purchase? We had a hard time finding a place for everything, and we labeled our day as 'Successful'!!</div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We reorganized and went to sleep!</div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731535316720065130noreply@blogger.com1