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Oct. 14, 2008 We are at Escapee Dream Catcher park in Deming, NM. Washed the coach and car as we
had drove in a lot of rain getting here.
Oct. 12, 2008 This evening at the Senior Center the community had a potluck with live music. Our
Boondocker group was invited and there was a great turnout. So if you ever get to Englewood, KS don't plan on losing any weight
while visiting. The people are great. Eldean, the Mayor of Englewood and Brenda joined us for all the happens at the
Senior Center. Charles rode his bicycle 30 miles at this rally.
Oct. 11, 2008 Down to the Senior Center and Brenda had made cinnamon rolls. So we had coffee and
rolls.
A guy bought by a 653 lb. pumpkin for us to see. He gave us some seeds and they a huge as well.
Oct. 10, 2008 Had coffee and cookies at the Senior Center. Drove out to Pat and Jerry's for
coffee and apple pie. They have a beautiful 2 story house.
Got back and Dee and Darrell had fixed Chili and Cornbread for the campers.
Oct. 9, 2008 Down to the Senior Center for coffee and monkey bread. First time for monkey bread
and it was great. Mary Lou made the bread.
Oct. 8, 2008 The group went out to Olis Goodnight ranch for a tour. The Goodnight's own over 18,000
acres. Most of it is grass land, but they do some dry land farming. Said it takes 20 acres for a cow-calf operation.
Oct. 6, 2008 Rita and Bill pulled in and joined the group. The group had a potluck down at the Senior
Center as it has been raining most of the day.
Oct. 4, 2008 Walked down to the Senior Center and Brenda, local lady, had made Cinnamon rolls. They
were great as the Center also had coffee.
We drove to Dodge City, KS and toured the place. Had a great time.
Oct. 3, 2008 Ernest's solar system wasn't charging his batteries. He had bought a new controller
system for $400 and the problem was just a blown fuse. This evening we had a potluck supper.
Oct. 2, 2008 Left Cottonwood Falls and drove to Englewood, KS for a Escapee Boondocker Rally.
There were already 3 couple here and it doesn't start until tomorrow. Pat and Jerry, Mary Lou and Ernest, and Loyal and Rose.
We all gathered at 4p for Happy Hour, but had to cut it short as it started raining.
Oct. 1, 2008 Drove over to the Tall Grass National Monument which is located north of Cottonwood
Falls.
Sep. 30, 2008 Left Minola Lake and drove to Cottonwood Falls, KS and parked in Swope Park, their
city park.
Sep. 29, 2008 Went to Springhill, KS and visited with Pearl and Del. We all went out and ate in
Olathe, KS. Had a very good visit. Clarene and Roger came out this evening for a short visit. Again enjoyed the visit.
Sep. 28, 2008 Went and saw Doris a cousin of Coralie's. Then drove out to Antioch and crashed the
Fruit Reunion. Saw a lot of people we knew and they made us feel great. Listen to Sam Christler play classical music on the
piano, was very good. He is a professional cellist. He also conducts Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Sep. 26, 2008 Visited with Clarene and Roger, then went to Tapatio's for supper. Really enjoyed
ourselves. If we ever get in their neck of the woods we will be sure and look them up.
Sep. 25, 2008 We pulled out of Jamoco cpgd this morning and are now at Miola Lake at Paola, Kansas.
Sep. 24, 2008 We to 18th and Vine in Kansas City, MO to visit the Negro Baseball League and the
Jazz Museum. There is a Civil Rights display that has very good information about the movement. We would grade this as just
average to see.
Sept. 23, 2008 We went to the Moon Marble Co. in Bonner Springs, KS this morning and watched
a guy make a glass marble that had colors that were swirled. The process was interesting and showed a lot of talent. Then
we went to the WWI Memorial. The equipment looks so out of date compared to the equipment use by the military now. We wanted
to visit Hallmark Card Co. but was not open to visitors until Oct. 1, 2008. Bummer. Called a Navy buddy but his phone number
has been given to someone else.
Sept. 22, 2008 Pulled out of Babler St. Park at 9:30a headed for Blue Springs, MO. We are at Jacomo
cpgd on site #53. We then went and did laundry at Lee Summit, MO. Ate supper at Long John Slivers for supper. Got back to
the coach at 7p.
Sept. 20, 2008 Grant's farm is owned by the Busch family. The farm was originally owned by Pres.
Grant. We enjoyed our day with many different animals and watching the children interact with everything. We stopped and got
a Ted Drewes concrete ice cream.
Sept. 19, 2008 Visited the Butterfly house in Chesterfield, MO. We wore our shorts as it is very
humid in the butterfly building. Many plants were in the building from many parts of the world.
Sept. 18, 2008 Toured the Anheuser-Bush Brewery. Man, do they make a lot of beer in one day. They
have more different beers than we thought was possible. We saw the Clydesdales & the barn where some of them are
kept. The barn is out of this world. The tour was over an hour but very interesting. If you get to St. Louis go see this company.
We then was taken to the dinning area where everyone was offered 2 beers of their choice. We both drink a soda & had pretzels.
We then stopped at Ted Drewes Custard place on old US66 & had a concrete sundae. To die for.
Another place to be sure to stop. It was voted the best custard in the west.
Sept. 17, 2008 Went to Purina Research farms. Was totally surprised with all the products that they
have & are still producing. We watched 3 dogs do some active tricks. Saw a variety of animals.
Sept. 16, 2008 Pulled out of Walmart & drove to Babler St. Park west of St. Louis. Where we will
be spending a few days.
Sept. 15, 2008 Pulled out of Ceraland, Columbus, IN, at 1p & pulled into Vincennes, IN Walmart
for the night. Drove our Geo to Hustonville, IL to visit with some friends. We all went our for supper & had a great time.
Really enjoyed the visit.
Sept. 12, 2008 Went down to Seymour, IN & met the Shepard's, Charles's cousin, for an early
supper. Visited with Charles's 98 year old Mother in Reddington. She is doing great for her age.
September 7, 2008 A Carr Reunion was held in Gary Etter's place out south and west of Martinsville,
IN. There were over 25 present as it is hard to count the youngn's as they move around quickly. Food to galore and plenty
was left for another 40 people. Everyone had a very great time. Some enjoyed fishing in the lake and some caught a few fish.
August 30, 2008 Claudia and Charles went into Attica for breakfast at Mr. B's. Had a skillet breakfast.
Charles ate all of it and was stuff. Claudia took some home. Charles came back to Ceraland.
Coralie and Charles got around and went to mass at St. Bartholomew. We then picked up a bucket of
KFC with 3 sides and headed for Therese and Jeff's home. We then went to Mill Race park in Columbus, IN for an excellent concert.
The concert was Ricky Nelson's son and most of the songs were of the 50's era. The next group was of the Beach Boys
era. This our 3rd year. One great thing it's all "FREE".
August 29, 2008 Left Ceraland Park and went to Crawfordsville and picked up a radiator for the Ford
farm tractor then headed for Rob Roy. Got to Claudia's place and put the radiator on the tractor. Claudia and Charles went
to Robie's in Attica for supper. She got a movie and we watched it but the movie was just an average movie. We were glad that
we hadn't paid to see it at the movie. Claudia has a truck slide in camper so Charles spent the night in the camper.
August 28, 2008 Went to Reddington, IN and took a small cake and some ice cream to celebrate Charles's
sister Carolyn's birthday and visit with his 98 year old Mother.
August 27, 2008 Got a call and the radiator is in for the Ford tractor.
August 25, 2008 We pulled out of Rob Roy, IN and came to Columbus, IN. We are staying at Ceraland
for a couple of weeks.
August 22, 2008 Still waiting for the radiator for the Ford tractor. Called this morning and said
it should be in today. About the 5th time we have heard this same statement. We are wanting to get out of here and head down
to Columbus, IN to visit with our older daughter before heading for Yuma, AZ.
Woke up to a nice rain and it was needed. It is still raining lightly.
August 20, 2008 Fabricated a battery box that will hold 2 group 29 batteries. Installed the box
and only had 1 24 group battery for the box. Oh, well that's life. When it is set up the way we want should easy be able to
go a week without sun.
August 14, 2008 Mowed the pasture with the Ford tractor and was done when the radiator started
leaking so came in and removed the radiator. Took radiator over to get a new core as the old core was over 50 years
old and was very rotten.
August 13, 2008 Headed for Rob Roy, IN. Our daughter lives on the out skirts. Today is the 18th
and this is the first time we have had a little time as we have had things to do. One thing getting the coach ready to
head west. Oil, oil filters, fuel filters changed and other odd jobs. Installed a spare tire on the front of the
coach finally.
August 12, 2008 Pulled into Charlotte, MI for a night at Spartan Chassis. Finally some warm weather.
August 11, 2008 We went to see an Octagon barn near Gagetown, MI. Quite an elaborate building. The
house was great for when it was built. Drove to Port Austin, Port Hope, and Harbor Beach to look at more lighthouses.
Was very disappointed as our information was that one could climb some of them. None could be climbed. So we headed back to
Evergreen, Sanilac County park where we had the coach parked the last 3 days. We have been running our furnace most of the
days and night while in MI as it got down in the low 50's during the night and stayed in the 60's some days.
August 9, 2008 Went to mass in Cass City, MI. A baby was baptised and it was something we had never
seen. They took all the clothes off of the baby and then put her into the water about half way. There she was in nothing but
her birthday suit. Then the priest anointed her head with oil and boy did he put the oil on her head. We were both just in
awe.
August 4, 2008 Left Kalkaska RV park around 11:30a and drove to Indian River, MI. Got to Indian
River RV park around 12:30p. We then drove over to Cheboygan and saw 2 lighthouses. Then to 40 Mile lighthouse. It was closed
but got some great pictures. Talked with a couple from Ohio. Told them about where we stayed in Yuma, AZ and they became very
interested. We then went to Presque Isle and saw the new and old lighthouses. Charles climbed to the top of the new lighthouse.
The old lighthouse was very impressive we both climbed to the top and looked at the 4th order Fresnel lens. There were many
things in this lighthouse that had things we had never seen.
August 3, 2008 Left Sleeping Bear cpgd around 11a and drove to Kalkaska RV Park east of Kalkaska,
MI about 3 miles. Took the Geo and went and saw a lighthouse. It is located on the Old Mission Peninsula, MI. It was completed
in 1870 and is sitting halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, 45th parallel. We chatted with the volunteer keepers
for a good while and got a lot of information. On the way back we stopped at a road side stand and bought 3 quarts of MI cherries.
We can't get enough of the cherries. Cost $10. Got back to the cpgd around 6p. The weather was beautiful.
August 2, 2008 Coralie was up before 6a and Charles was up at 7a as we are heading for Leland, MI.
Historic Fishtown is located within Leland. We picked up our tickets for the boat. Got under way at 10a heading for South
Manitou Island. It took a 1 1/2 hours to arrive. We ate our dinner. Then everyone loaded up in a 1971 Ford pickup that had
no top on the cab with a modified bed which would hold 11 people, setting very close. The tour took us to 2 old farmsteads.
A school house which was located in the center of the island so that the children that walked to school would be closest to
them. Then a cemetery. A natural pond that had a beaver dam which they believed 3 beavers were in the dam.
We then came back to our starting point. We then walked to the lighthouse. Charles climbed to the
top of the 10 story lighthouse. This lighthouse had some features in it that Charles had not seen in any other ones he
had seen, which is probably 60. The view was fabulous at the top. John the park ranger that gave the presentation
was very knowledgeable.
We got back to Fishtown at 5:30p. Had an ice cream cone and then headed back to Sleeping Bear cpgd.
Ate supper and then Charles started his computer rituals.
July 31, 2008 Went sight seeing of the dunes area. Took the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Walked
to an overlook that is 450 feet above Lake Michigan. The hill is sand and pretty much straight down. How that sand stays there
without going into the lake is a mystery to us. From the overlook we could see South Manitou island and the lighthouse. The
Maitime Museum was our next stop, then to the Cannery where they had many old boats on display. The General Store bought back
many memories. We drove to Leland, MI and checked on boat tours to South Manitou. We made reservations to spend
most of a day on the island.
July 30, 2008 Moved to Empire, MI to take in Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore. The parks
cpgds were full and we are staying in Sleeping Bear cpgd and it is $36/night. Will be here 4 nights.
July 28, 2008 Pulled out of Charlotte, MI a went to Pines Point NF cpgd for 2 nights. While here
we toured and saw some lighthouses on Lake Michigan's west shore.
July 26, 2008 We never got up until 9:30a as we were still tired and hurting from sleeping
on the motel mattress. Sure love our Select Comfort Air mattress.
July 25 2008 Back to Spartan Chassis and they got the hose and the job finished afternoon. We decided
to stayed in overnight parking for the weekend. Judee and Tom got the coach finished late and left sometime after 5p. They
came by to say "Goodbye." Will be looking for them on the road.
July 24, 2008 Paid the repair bill $3206.90 and headed for Meijers to stock up on supplies and filled
with fuel. Checked for coolant leaks and there is a leak. While we were in the store the price of diesel fuel went down $.20.
Back to Spartan. They found a loose hose. Told them to put all new hoses on the cooling system as these hoses were 14 years
old. They didn't have one of the formed hoses and couldn't get it until in the morning. We had to stay in the Super 8 Motel
for the night. $76.31 which we thought was outrageous. They did furnish a do it your self breakfast. Waffles, bagels with
sour cream, jelly and butter, coffee & orange juice.
July 23, 2008 Up at 5:30a. Had a new radiator installed as the old one showed deterioration
in a corner at the bottom. Checked fan speed & it was excellent. Hopes this takes care of the over heating problem. Dave,
the guy that did the work said the coach should run much cooler now. It was late when they got the coach done so haven't got
the bill. Back to the overnight parking. Went out and ate dinner & supper. Met a couple of Escapees Judee and Tom and
taught us the basics of hand and foot which is a card game. We enjoyed them. They are fulltimers. 2 years on
a boat and then 2 years in a coach. Got back to overnight parking and checked for coolant leaks and there appears to be some
coolant on the bottom of the radiator.
July 22, 2008 Up at 5:30a, took the coach to the garage. Put all new brake lines, pads &
new Air Dryer filter, checked sway bars & steering parts for wear. Back to the over night parking. Went out and ate
dinner and supper.
July 21, 2008 Pulled out of Rob Roy, IN at 10:30a & headed for Charloette, MI & arrived
at Spartan Chassis at 4p. We are having some work done. Stayed at Spartan where they have a place to stay at no cost
with electric & a place to get water. You can dumped at the Eaton County Fairgrounds if you need. Went out & ate supper
July 14, 2008 Unloaded things. Pressured washed the horse trailer on the inside & the floor
mats. Took most of stuff out of the slide in camper. For supper went to the Fountain County Fair for a pork chop supper.
Walked around some & picked up the much needed "FREE" items.
July 11,12,13 2008 Claudia rode Myyadah around 25 miles & Charles rode Dixie around 15 miles.
Claudia rode all 3 days. Charles rode Friday morning & evening & Saturday morning. Dixie's front feet were
getting ouchy from all the rocks so on Saturday morning we put boots on her front feet & about 3/4 way through
the ride her left front boot came off. Claudia & Charles rode back & found the boot on dry level ground. We figured
she caught it with her back foot. Went a short distance & she pulled the other boot. Claudia & Charles finally made
it back to the campground after getting lost a couple of times. Dixie got to stay & rest & never went out again. Every
time Myyadah went out she thought she should go.
We left O'Bannon Woods State Park, IN around 5p Sunday. Stopped in Reddington, IN to visit
Charles's 98 year old Mother. We then went to Therese & Jeff's & dropped off Therese's horse Dixie, then had
KFC for supper. After eating we loaded Baskenel, Claudia's horse & got into Rob Roy, IN at 11:15p. Unloaded the horses,
took showers & headed for bed.
July 10, 2008 Left Rob Roy, IN at 2:45p & arrived at O'Bannon Woods State Park 8:45p. Did
get set up before dark. Ran the AC all night. The weather was on the warm side. Arrived for 3 days of horseback riding.
July 7 Charles washed & waxed Claudia's 90 Dodge Diesel sure looks great. Then washed the front
of the slid in camper.
July 5 Claudia, Coralie, & Charles & went horse back riding at Middle Fork Wildlife Area,
IL. The weather was great.
July 3 We have been working on Claudia's entrance to her basement garage & late this evening
we got a load of #8 limestone hauled in & the guy spread most of it. Charles took the Ford tractor a blade & leveled
it off somewhat. Sure looks much better & we hope this keeps the mud out of her basement.
July 2, 2008 We never went horseback riding last weekend as the rain was coming down until noon.
Claudia sleep hard & never got up until 3:30p. Coralie & Charles went to mass, called the Pizza Hut for a Pineapple
Deep Pan pizza. We went to the grocery & the Dollar Store. Went & picked up our pizza & it was ready. After we
got done eating we watched a video "The Crew".
June 21, 2008 Went into Attic, IN on the 20th & a station had diesel for $3.65, while the other
stations were asking $4.65. Filled the diesel truck & came back & got the other diesel & filled it. Today Claudia
& Charles were off to Middle Fork, IL for a 12.5 mile ride. It was a overcast day & when we came back to eat &
take a break it rained while we were setting at the picnic table. Finally moved in out of the rain. Wouldn't have gotten very
wet even if we stayed out. We got back to Rob Roy, IN at 7p. Coralie said that there was a hard short rain here at Claudia's
place.
June 7, 2008 Claudia & Charles off to Middle Fork Wildlife Area, IL. Boy it was hot & humid.
The horse were tired after about 8 miles & so was Charles. Have been doing a lot of errands & working with jobs using
the Ford tractor.
June 3, 2008 Started raining about 3am this morning & rained all day. Easily got over an inch.
Have been working on Claudia's horse trailer & getting it set up the way she wants. So was in the rain most of the day
with wet feet. Quit at 4pm & here came the sun. Are we not living right.
June 1, 2008 Was a beautiful day until 5pm & in a 1/2 hour we got .6" rain plus hail the size
of peas. We were heading for the vehicle when it started pouring. Went into Mr. B's for supper & it was still raining
when we got to the restaurant. Got inside & set down, the sun came out & stayed out until we went to Pamida's &
again on the way to the vehicle here come the rain. We have been getting our share of rain.
May 31, 2008 Claudia & Charles went over to Middle Fork Wildlife Area & rode horses for
a little over 3 hours. Rode a little over 10 miles. The riding trails were sloppy muddy. At one place there was a steep hill
& both of our horses slid clear to the bottom. No one had ridden this trail this year & we both knew why. All the
branches were flowing very strong so we went through a lot of water. Mud going into the streams & mud coming out. We were
both covered with mud on our legs. We had gotten an all night rain Friday night & it stopped this morning. Got over an
inch.
May 30, 2008 Beddles called & said the radiator was repaired. Cost $45 but gave the guy $5 for
doing it right away. Went to Case-IH & picked up some Fleetguard filters for our coach & our daughter's engines.
We both have Cummins engines & Fleetguard is the only filter that is superior to all others. Put the radiator back on
the tractor. We had the cowling off to paint it & it wasn't on at this time. Took it off to paint about 5 years ago. Don't
want to rush things. Now we are going to paint the cowling & reinstall.
May 29, 2008 Was stacking brush on our daughter's place with the 860 Ford tractor & ran a limb
into the radiator & the antifrreze started spraying everywhere. Most of it sprayed on the driver & boy is that antifreeze
sticky. Took the radiator into Williamsport, IN & they thought it could be repaired. Was glad to hear it might be repairable.
May 27, 2008 Unleaded $4.00, Diesel $4.90. Greed is the game. We had a great Memorial Weekend. We
did some horseback riding. Which is on our blogspot. Coralie & Charles have been on the very cool side most of the time
since we got here in Rob Roy, IN. We have a north wind & the chill factor is 47 degrees. Should have stayed in Yuma, AZ.
Most of the days have been overcast.
May 19, 2008 Mowed Claudia's yard, something that is not in our job duties very often, only when
we are in IN.
May 17, 2008 Moved the coach over where we will now have plugins for electricty for awhile. Something
we have to retrain for as we can now be a little wasteful. The price for Diesel fuel in Attica, IN $4.60. Unleaded gas
$3.85.
May 16, 2008 Got an early start & the weather was great. We made good time & pulled into
our daugther Claudia's place in Rob Roy, IN around 7p. Pulled in front of her barn & shut the coach down for the
night. Our price for diesel fuel went from $3.94 AZ, $4.24 & $4.28 TX, $4.40 MO, $4.60 IL, Never bought in IN, but
the price was $4.28.
May,15, 2008 Left Amarillo, TX & again was in the rain until we got into OK, but it was still
overcast. Stopped at a Flying J at Joplin, MO. Went in & chowed down. Spent the night here.
May 14, 2008 Left Deming, NM. Went by White Sands National Mounment. Got in some rain in the
mountains. Stopped in Amarillo, TX & spent the night in a rest stop with wifi.
May 10, 2008 Didn't get up until 9a. Scrubbed the roof on the coach. It was really dirty. Dust was
the problem. After being in the desert with no rain, mostly just sprinkles the dirt just stacks up. Now the windows and the
sides of the coach are dirty.
May 9, 2008 Pulled out of Southeast Diesel at 6:30a for a very, very, early start for us. The coach
performed great and the transmission shifted better than it has from the day we bought the coach. Got to Tucson and there
was an accident on the freeway so it was stop and go for at least a hour. Got to Deming, NM at 5p. We were both tired and
hit the hay at 9p.
May 8, 2008 The computer came in and it was installed by Slick. Took the coach for a test drive
and everything was working great. Paid the bill $3902.13.
We then went back to Southeast Diesel and dumped our holding tanks and filled with water. Talked
with David and told him the problem so he will know when that happens again. He said we could sped the night at his place.
what a great guy.
May 1, 2008 We are at Ramco in Yuma, AZ & they have determined the Computer for the Alison
transmission has gone bad. This is not a stock item so they have to build the computer. $3000. The part won't be here
until the middle of next week. We are parked in their lot with 50 amp service & water available. Sure hope this
fixes everything.
April 24, 2008 Installed a new ground wire according to where Mike O'Neal told us as the coach wouldn't
start this morning. Went to YPG for pizza & the movie "Juno". Cute but not anything great. Checked the coach & it
is looking more promising at 9:30p. Will know more tomorrow morning. Keeping our fingers crossed.
April 23, 2008 Called Spartan & talked with Mike O'Neal & he suggested checking the ohms
on the starter relay wire & also for voltage drop when trying to start. Southeast Diesel don't get to excited about things
& were are just laying back & taking it easy. Went to YPG to the movie "The Great Debaters". A great movie & took
place around 1935. Took place in TX. A true story about Blacks during that time.
April 22, 2008 Southeast Diesel figured how to make it start by bypassing & going direct. We
went to YPG to the movie & saw P.S. I Love You & thought the movie was great. We had a private showing as we were
the only ones in the theather.
April 19, 2008 Still at Southeast Diesel in Yuma. Still working on problem. Found a battery Thursday
that was not taking charge. Got a new battery. Charged up the system & it started Friday. This morning again the batteries
wouldn't start the engine. Checked & another battery had 2 bad cells. Isolated this battery & recharged for a couple
of hours. Engine started. Hope it starts tomorrow. Wal-Mart batteries.
While the batteries were charging we removed our slider valve stool & installed a ball
valve stool. It is a SeaLand 210. We had a stool like this years ago & really like the way it operated.
April 17, 2008 Coralie had to run into town and pickup some film we forgot to get yesterday. Got
ready to start the coach and no go. Thought it was the starter. Called for help and it turned out it was the batteries, were
very low. Got a jump start and went to Southeast Diesel for another problem. So now we are in the town of Yuma.
April 16 2008 Went into Yuma as Coralie had a Dr's. appointment. Everything was great at the Dr's.
We got all packed up and went and got water plus dumped holding tanks. We didn't park back in Kripple Kreek but went to Cozy
Cove instead for the night.
April 12, 2008 Went to 4 movies & walked out on 2 & watched 2. 27 Dresses was great comedy.
National Treasure, Book of Secrets was an action movie & had an excellent story. There are 2 units left in Kripple Kreek.
The weather has been outstanding, but has been on the windy side which helps keep it cool during the day & especially
at night.
Mad Money was hilarious, we laughed a lot. Saw it last Saturday.
April 5, 2008 We have been in town doing doctor's appointments. Been going to the movies at YPG,
saw Golden Compass, The Kite Runners, Sweeney Todd & why we set through these 3 movies one can only guess other than they
are FREE & the lounge chairs are very comfortable. The last movie was very good Charlie Wilson's War, but very foul mouthed
& some nudity. Going to see Mad Money this afternoon.
There 3 units left at Kripple Kreek. The weather is great, in the upper 80's to lower 90's with
nights in the 60's. We still are sleeping with many covers, but no heat for a good while. Our windows are open & we have
been having good breezes day & night.
March 30, 2008 A cool spell moved in this afternoon with wind. At 9:30p 64 degrees. We had our last
campfire this evening as there is no more wood. The 6 that were at the last fire were there plus Grace & Raymond from
Lonesome Ridge joined us. The wind was on the cool side while at the fire. Everything was burnt by 9p so we headed back
to our units. There are 6 units left here at Kripple Kreek.
March 26, 2008 Frank bought in more firewood that he picked up in Kripple Kreek. Had a campfire
& Frank, Carol, Keith, Gale, Coralie & Charles was at the fire. Started the fire around 7p & it broke up around
9:30p. The weather was great as some of us set around in our shorts & shirts.
March 23, 2008 Had a campfire & the weather was really great. The fire went from 7p to 9p. There
were 8 of us. Gale, Keith, Carol, Frank, Coralie, Charles & a couple from Zurich, Switzerland Fred & Sizzy. They are
on a 9 week tour of the west. They have a rented RV. Told us they rental company charged them $3/hour to run their generator.
So Fred is charging the batteries by running the motorhome engine. Smart thinking. This is the 5th year that they have come
to the southwest. Charles received an Easter card from his cousin in Germany that was written in German & he took it up
to Fred & he translated for him. Fred was walking around in a pair of shorts with a wet towel around head. Charles asked
what the towel was for & Fred said it was to keep his brain from frying. It was rather hot in the sun. The high for the
day 91 degrees.
March 20, 2008 Went into Yuma & did laundry. Coralie had a Dr's appointment with an ear, nose
& throat. There is lump in the throat & they are going to do a needle biospy. We then did some grocery shopping &
headed to Chili Verde Mexician Restaurant for an early supper.
Great food & service. Hung up some clothes on the line
after we got home.
March 19, 2008 Charles built a campfire around 6:30p this evening & a good crowd showed up
& we finally closed things up at 9:30p. The weather was really nice. We solved a lot of world problems.
March 17, 2008 We went to the Gravel Pit shelter for a potluck Polish Sausage Feast which is
sausage & sourkraut which was furnished. There were around 70 of us there. Visited with Ray & Marylin from Rochester,
IN. They are leaving & heading for a Geocaching rally in Apache Junction, AZ on the 27th. We are putting on some weight
after all this food, so will need to lighten up for a few days.
March 16, 2008 Went to the Potluck at the church fellowship hall at YPG, again plenty of food. about
50 of us were there. We have this every 3rd Sunday.
This evening at 4p Charles started a campfire for our potato bake & weenie roast with
finger food. We all had a good time, again with plenty of food & the party broke up around 8:30p
March 12, 2008 We had a campfire this evening and 20 people were present. The BIG topic was a Diamondback
rattlesnake that appeared at Karen and Jim's trailer. Jim told us the snake was very agressive. He tried to take it to another
location but the snake wouldn't have nothing to do with being moved. No more snake. There are 15 units left at Kripple Kreek.
Arnett and Mic from Topeka, KS pullout tomorrow morning. We plan on moving to their spot after dumping our holding tanks and
filling up with fresh water.
Feb. 28, 2008 Coralie got up this morning and said that she was still groggy. She didn't
remember most of what happened yesterday afternoon. Coralie is finally back to her self this evening.
Feb. 27, 2008 We went into Yuma, AZ so Coralie could have an MRI of her head to see if they can
find some reason for her dizziness. Coralie took some drugs to make her drowsy as she doesn't like to be in close places.
Charles stayed in the room with her and boy are those MRI's noisey. It took a good half hour for the test. When they were
done she was so out of it that Charles took her out to the car in a wheelchair. She sleep on the way home. Put her in her
recliner at 3p and she was out until 6p. She ate some icecream and headed to bed at 7p.
Feb. 26, 2008 Went and picked our mail up at the Christian Center. Then over to YPG & got drinking
water for Coralie. Took a blueboy of gray water to the dump. Got water for the coach and filled the water tank. This evening
after supper we went to a campfire that George and Lydia from BC were having and there was a nice group. We talked about places
we have been and places we are planning on going. We left a 10p. Got up to 80 degrees with a light north wind.
Feb 25, 2008 We called Charles's Mother and sang her Happy Birthday as this is her 98th. She said
there was snow in IN and it was cold. She said She will be glad when spring gets here.
Feb. 22, 2008 Was a lousy day, only got to 67 degrees & was overcast with a slight wind. This
afternoon there was an "ALL DESSERT POTLUCK" at the Gravel Pit here at Imperial Dam. Charles went and ate over 3000 calories.
Hard to believe but there was not one pie. There were 40 people present. Bought back some choclate candy for Coralie.
Feb. 21, 2008 Another beautiful day. In the 70's with sunshine. We hungup clothes this morning to
dry on the clothesline. Our line is 50' and had 3 lines full. We had a campfire here at Kripple Kreek this evening. 16 of
us showed and had some good visits.
Feb. 20, 2008 Went into Yuma as Coralie had a doctor's appointment. She then had a ultra sound done
on her throat. Went to JB's for supper. Got groceries. Stopped and did 4 loads of laundry. Got back to the coach at 7p. Put
up the clothesline.
Feb. 17, 2008 Went to mass at YPG this morning. Came back home and fixed something for the Church
potluck at noon. There were about 50 at the potluck. When everyone had stuffed themselves there was food left over that could
have fed another 25 at least.
We enjoyed our visit with Raymond and "Amazing" Grace from MN as we ate with them. They are really
nice people. At 2p we are invited out for cake and ice cream in celebration of Donna & Steve Steveson Wedding Anniversary.
At This rate we should add a few pounds to our bodies.
Feb. 14, 2008 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. We went into Ajo, AZ & picked up our mail
finally. Took 7 days for priority mail. We then pulled out & headed for Imperial Dam, Kripple Kreek area. It was windy
& cold when we got here. We then went to YPG for supper & had a veggie pizza, plus a big serving of no calorie icecream,
impossible, but thought we would try.
Feb. 12, 2008 We gathered around the campfire for egg in a bag with all the trimmings. Around 30
boondockers attended. The weather was beautiful with a sunny sky. Shirt sleeve weather.
Went in Ajo to pick up our mail and take some pictures of the Ajo Copper Mine and some other sights.
Feb.11, 2008 We went into Ajo & picked up our mail. Didn't get it all but the rest should be
here tomorrow. The weather the last 4 days has been great. Been wearing shorts & tank tops.
Feb. 10, 2008 Had a potato bake this evening at the campfire at 4p. About 30 of us showed up. Again
plenty of food. We went away stuffed.
Feb. 8, 2008 Ajo, AZ Had a potluck breakfast this morning at 10a. Food to galore & everyone
had a great time. This was our 1st potluck breakfast for this Boondocker group. Everyone said let's do it again
Feb. 6, 2008 Ajo, AZ Wokeup to 27 degrees, but did get to shirt sleeve weather during the day. Cowboy
coffee every morning but we don't get up in time. Doc Shoemaker's 69th birthday. Had a big party at 4p. There were about 75
Escapee Boondockers present. Have you ever had that big of gathering for your birthday? We sang Happy Birthday. We had 20
large Pizzas, beer, & pop. Within a hour all the pizza was gone, but still had drinks. Doc bought it all which was was
what we all like. "FREE"
Went to the campfire in the evening.
Feb. 5, 2008 Pulled out of Quartzsite & headed for Ajo, AZ. About 30 units here for the Boondocker
Rendezvous. Went to Happy Hour & then to the nightly campfire.
Jan. 18, 2008 We left Kripple Kreek at 11:30a & headed for Quartzsite, AZ. Got here around 1:15p.
Spent a couple of hours raking an old fire pit picking up all the nails. It was right outside our door. The weather required
a sweat shirt & long pants, but the sun was nice & bright.
The BIG TENT is up for Manufacture Week wihich starts tomorrow morning. If you can't find it here
for your RV you don't need it. This lasts until next Sunday the 27th. We are parked close enough that we can walk to everything.
There are over 100 acres of items, plus many people. We will enjoy.
Anyone who owns an RV & hasn't been to Quarzsite for this event is not a RVer.
Dec. 25, 2007 MERRY CHRISTMAS. We had a gathering at YPG chapel & there were about
100 people present.
This gathering was supposed to take place here at Kripple Kreek but we had strong
winds of gusts of up to 70MPH so they say. That made it impossible for us & the surrounding ares to eat outside.
The different areas Hurricane Ridge, Quail Hill, Cozy Cove, South Mesa, Floridia Flats, Gravel Pit, Bee Hive Mesa & Boat
Ramp joined with us for our Christmas celebration inside the chapel. A great time was had & there was enough food for
300 people.
Dec. 17, 2007 Had a campfire here at Kripple Kreek & around 25 attended. Fixed hot dogs, marshmellows
& finger food. We set around the fire & discussed many issues & our travels. Everyone enjoys the fires &
the moonlit nights. Coralie was still feeling bad & didn't attend.
Dec. 16, 2007 Charles went to church at YPG & afterwards there was a potluck &
about 50 people attended. The food again was outstanding. Had 2 helpings of dessert.
Coralie had a very bad head cold & was unable to attend.
Dec. 14, 2007 Boy it's been awhile. We have been busy with Dr. appointments & still have some
followups.
Coralie has had some dizzness so they are going to check some blood vessels in her throat.
Charles has blurred vision & high pressure in his left eye. The blurred vision will take about
30 seconds to fix. The pressure is another thing as they think it could be the early stage of glacouma.
Coralie is laid up with a bad head cold. Charles just got over a slight head cold.
The weather has been on the cold side here for us as it is staying in the low 60's during the day
& getting down to the low 40's at night. We seem to have a north wind most days. Where are those upper 70's to lower 80's
like we use to have.
Dec. 4, 1996 we went fulltime RVing it sure doesn't seem that long. What a GREAT LIFE & the
things we have seen.
Nov. 22, 2007 THANKSGIVING DAY. We left our coach to join 3 other couples at YPG Cactus Club for
dinner. Had a good meal. Afterwards we went to 1 of the couples place and set outside & talked until 5p. The weather was
on the chilly side as it only got up to 72, but was sunny. We both had on long pants with a sweat shirt. We're pansys.
Nov. 18, 2007 Went to YPG Chapel for a bringing together of the persons who attend church to celebrate
Thanksgiving. Had food a plenty. We all stuff ourselves. One of our friends couldn't made it as she went to the hospital tuesday.
She had surgery. There was a good group there and would guess over 50. We talked with some from WY, TX, NY and OR. Needless
to say we never had to eat supper as we are still full.
Nov. 16, 2007 We went to YPG Chapel to listen to Oscar Chavez & family concert. The crowd
was small. It lasted 1 1/2 hours & was very good. Had refreshments with drinks, dessert, finger food
& pizza. We stuff ourselves.
Nov. 11, 2007 Went to mass at YPG. Had coffee after church. We are getting more people each week as
the retirees are rolling into Imperial Dam, LTVA.
Grace & Raymond from MN came over this afternoon. Raymond is a retired farmer so we kicked
a few clods around & had a great visit. They have been coming to this area for a very long time, like 25 years plus. They
have seen the changes. Like for years it was FREE, then $25, $50, $100, $140 and now $180. Nothing really different other
than the BLM employees driving new 4WD vechiles.
We had another great day as it was shorts weather for us as we set in the sun.
Nov. 10, 2007 Have been to Yuma a few times. Got Dr's appointments
set up for this & next month.
The weather yesterday was cold for us as it only got up to 77 & was overcast. Today it's 74
at 1p but very sunny so when you are outside it feels great.
We had visitors, 2 grown donkeys & a youngster. They act like they own the place.:)
Went over to Yuma Proving Grounds(YPG) to see what was on at the movies. They were "R" rated so
didn't watch any. Charles ate a dish of ice cream while Coralie watched.
The movies are FREE, what we retirees like to see & hear.
Nov. 4, 2007 Went to mass at Yuma Proving Grounds, US Army base. Aftert mass we went to a room &
had coffee & visited with Raymond & Grace from MN. He has been coming south for 31 years. He was a farmer so he could
do the winters in the south.
Nov. 3, 2007 We went to town & it has been over 2 weeks since we have been to a grocery store
& the cupboards were very, very bare. Needless to say after $365 we are now well stocked. While in Yuma we did
4 loads of laundry. Pretty well shot the day.
Oct. 30, 2007 Donna Scheller sent us an email saying Charles's Aunt Irene passed away. She would
have been 97 in Nov. Charles's Mother, who is 97, & her were good friends. She was my Dad's sister & was the
last in his family to go.
Oct. 29, 2007 Coralie is having some kidney stone problems & is trying to take it easy. Went
over to Hidden Shores & got her some ice cream.
Oct. 26, 2007 Went over to the Christian Service Center & signed up for our mail to be forwarded
there. We are about 3 miles from there. A donkey came & visited us at the coach.
Oct. 25, 2007, Got a lift pump installed. There was nothing wrong with the old one but with over
100,000 miles on the coach why take a chance. If this pump goes out generally there goes the injector pump. BIG DOLLARS!!!
Got everything taken care of & headed for Kripple Kreek, LTVA, Imperial Dam in CA. Where we are parked is about 20 miles
north of the city of Yuma, AZ. We are located just off of Imperial County highway 24. Our Winter home.
Oct. 24, 2007, Left Casa Grande & headed for Yuma, AZ. Stopped at Southeast garage to have some
worked done on the coach. Sp;ent the night in their parking lot.
Oct. 23, 2007 Pulled out of Escapees Dream Catcher RV park in Deming, NM. Got an early start left
at 10:30a & drove to Casa Grande, AZ. Stayed at Escapees Rover Roost RV park for the night. We dryed camped.
Oct. 20, 2007 Drove to Palomas, Mexico & ate
dinner at the Pink Store. Walked around town for awhile. Stopped in Columbus, NM on the way back & went into the old Railroad
Depot which has alot of history about the town. Columbus is where Pancho Villa came in & attacked. They now have a state
park named after him. Go figure only in the USA. We got back to Deming around 5p. Did laundry then stopped at the Dairy Queen
for our icecream fix.
Oct. 18, 2007 We visited with Fred & Rhoda Lewis & some of their family. They are from MI
& have now settled in Deming, NM. Rhoda had fixed soup & homemade rolls & everything was delicous. We had met
Fred many years ago at a IBMC ralley when we were motorcycling.
Oct. 16, 2007 Still working on cleaning the coach so we can get to Yuma. Fred Lewis came
& visited this afternoon.
Oct. 14, 2007 Washed the coach. Had more wind but the temparture was in the upper 70's.
Oct. 13, 2007 Coralie wasn't feeling good. Charles went into Wal-Mart to get her some ice cream
but forgot to take any cash, so had to charge the ice cream. Charles bought the blog up to date.
Oct. 11, 2007 Left City of Rocks & drove to Dream Catcher Escapees RV park in Deming, NM
Oct. 10, 2007 Went to Silver City to see Old Fort Bayard. Then to Wal-Mart for some items,
even though we had been there yesterday.
Oct. 9, 2007 Left Glenwood, NM. Stopped in Silver City, NM at Wal-Mart to load up on supplies as
we were quite low.
Oct. 8, 2007 Walked the Catwalk & visited the NM Fish Hatchery. There are many building that
were build by the WPA in the 40's.
Oct. 7, 2007 Went to mass at St. Nino & met a couple 7 we went to Alma, NM for breakfast. He
is into solar engery & sells everything needed. Their house is solar powered. We enjoyed them very much.
Oct.3-6, 2007 Pulled out of Datil, NM & drove to Glenwood, NM. Parked at Bighorn, Gila NF, Campground
just about 1/4 mile from town. We had no phone, TV or radio here, but the Campground is FREE.
Oct.2, 2007 Pulled out of Datil Wells campground & drove about 1 mile to Datil that has hookups
as the sun hadn't been to good of job keeping our batteries charged.
Oct. 1, 2007 We went for a 3 mile hike this afternoon & the visitas were great as we were overlooking
the San Agustin & Crosby Caynon Valleys
Sept. 30, 2007 Went for a drive west on NM12 to NM32 to US60 back to the campground. NM32 what a
great highway as the scenery is great.
Sept. 28 & 29, 2007 Laid on the 28th. On the 29th went to the VLA & toured the grounds &
building. Really very impressive & technical.
Sept. 27, 2007 Went to Chloride, Kelly & Magdalene. While in Chloride we had a flat tire on
the Geo. Went to Truth Or Consequenses, NM but couldn't find anything wrong with the tire.
Sept. 26, 2007 Went to mass & just took it easy.
Sept. 25, 2005 We left Cochiti Lake, NM at 10:30a & drove to Datil, NM. Got here at 4:30p. We
are west of I25 on US60 about 60 miles. We are staying at Datil Wells Recreation Area about a mile west of Datil. The cost
is $2:50/night. They have water & pit toilets. Very nice campground. This is a BLM area.
Sept. 22, 2007 Charles left the coach at 10a & went to Kasha-Katuwe Tent
Rocks National Monument. Hiked 5 miles up 622 ft. in elevation. The climb was hard in places. The view at the top was beautiful.
The rocks have a tent shape on top like it is protceting the rest of the rock. Got back at 1p, needless to say once is enough.
Sept. 11, 2007 Pulled out of Brush, CO & went to the Great Sand Dunes at Mocas,
CO. While there we visited Fort Garland & San Luis, CO. Sept 17, we left the Dunes & went to Elk Creek Nat. Forest
campground just west of Horca, CO. While here we had a temparture of 27 degrees one morning. Frost on the pumpkin. Sept.
18 we went to Antonito, CO & rode the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad to Osier, CO & back. On the 19th We went
to Chama, NM & rode the train to Osier, CO & back. Both rides were great but we enjoyed the Chama ride the best. The train
engines are steam driven. We enjoyed listening to the engines when pulling the 4% grade, they had to use two steam
locomotives. We had two beautiful days for our rides. Left Elk Creek on the 20th & drove to Cochiti Lake COE campground
which is located south & west of Santa Fe, NM on NM22.
Sept. 8, We are now at the City of Bursh, CO park where they have a small campground.
We will be visiting relatives on Coralie's Dad's side. As we were getting ready to leave this evening for mass Melody pulled
up for a very short visit, mostly to just say "HI". After church we went & had a good visited with Bud &
Aleta. Stopped at Wal-Mart on the way back to the coach. We plan on staying here a few days.
Sept 7, Got the transmission repaired. The parts were less than $1 & the bill
was $253. We are now in Great Bend KS. Left here & drove to Limon, KS for another night at a Flying J.
Sept. 5&6 Now at Hays, KS & having transmission. Drove to Great Bend, KS for
repairs. Spent the night at the garage parking lot.
Sept. 4, 2007, Pulled out of Reddington, IN at 9:15a. Had a very warm day coming through
& stopped in Warrenton, MO at the Flying J for the night at 5p. Went in & ate a supper. Got back to the coach &
all of a sudden the wind started blowing rocking the coach & here come the rain. Boy did it rain. Blew in the windows
& our bed got wet. It did dry out before bedtime. The temps were in the mid 90's most of the day & it is now
72.
Sept 2, 2007 Pulled out of Ceraland around noon & drove to Reddington, IN. Got
all setup & then Coralie did some laundry. We then went back to our daughter's for supper & a movie. It was on the
warm side this afternoon, got up to 92 but had an excellent breeze all day.
August 31, 2007 This month has flew right by & has been very busy. Went with our
daughter & son-in-law for supper at Tapetio's. Ate way to much. Has turned off very cool.
August 30, 2007 Coralie & our daughter finished macremaying the last chair. We
all went into Columbus, IN & had supper at Tapiatio's Mexcian restaurant. Food was excellent. The temparture has dropped
into the lower 80's & so the AC is off & we are enjoying the coach windows being open.
August 28, 2007 We went to Brownstown, IN taking the back roads from Columbus, IN.
Met Charles's cousins from Medora, IN for dinner. Afterwards we went to Reddington, IN to see Charles's 97 year old Mother
& see his sister on her 72 birthday. We all had cake & icecream to celebrate her birthday. We left around 4p for Ceraland.
Didn't need to eat any supper. The weather has been very nice the last few days for us.
August 27, 2007 Coralie & our daughter macramaed a chair while Charles worked
on the computer at our daughter's place. We went into Columbus, IN to Sadie's for an early supper. We came back to our coach
in Ceraland. Coralie went to a meeting.
August 24, 2007 Scanned more pictures into the computer & labeled them most
of the day. We went to Tapito's for a Mexican Supper. Did grocies at Kroger.
August 23, 2007 Worked on scanning pictures into the computer & labeling them.
Did over 300 pictures. Many go back to the 1870's. Really enjoy looking at old pictures on Coralie & Charles's side of
the family. Coralie did laundry.
August 22, 2007 Went to our daughter & son-in-laws place for watermelon, cake
& icecream. That was mostly our supper.
August 21, 2007 Took our daughter & son-in-law out to supper for her 50th birthday
at Grindstone Charley's. We all ate way to much. Had cake & ice cream, plus watermelon but never ate it because
we were all to full.
August 20, 2007, Got some much needed rain, about .3". Went to our daughter's
place for supper. Really a great meal. Went to Wal-Mart to buy a birthday cake for her as she will be the big 50. Went to
Ritter's for icecream. Still have some light rain.
August 19, 2007, Laid around & cooled it. Watched some TV.
August 18, 2007, Met our daughter & son-in-law after mass at their place for a
home cooked meal. Was a great meal. Then went to Ritter's Custard for icecream. Had a Bananna Split which hadn't had one in
years. Then watched a movie at their home "WILD HOGS" really an excellent movie & funny.
August 17, 2007, Never got up until 10a as we were both tired from yesterday. Vacuumned
the Geo Tacker out as it hadn't been done for over a year. Met our daughter & son-in-law for supper at a Mexican restaurant.
Went to Wal-Mart as we were out of a lot of things. Got back to the coach at 9p.
August 16, 2007, Stressful Day. Up before 8a. The spatula melted to the skillet while
frying the eggs. Then when we changed the house water filter for our daughter, the valve broke & started leaking. Repaired.
Was suppose to be in Greenwood, IN at noon. Called & they said if we got there by 1p everything would be fine. We pulled
out of our daughter's place at 11:15p with over 100 miles to go. Arrived at 12:55p. Had a new fridge installed, $1050, took
only a ahlf hour to do the job. This makes our 3rd fridge since 1999, plus 4 cooling units installed on the fridge we just
took out. Headed for Ceraland Park east of Columbus, IN. arrived at 4p. Got park & unloaded things, it was very
hot & himid. 95 degrees 75% humidty.
August 15, 2007, Up at 9a & spent most of the day getting things around
to move tomorrow. We met our youngest daughter for supper at the Family Table in Attica, IN.
August 14, 2007, We are at our youngest daughter's place & have been here
since early July. It has been very dry & this morning as we were getting up at 9a it started raining & now we have
water standing in low spots. The grass is already greener. Took care of her cats, horses, & greyhound. Then started setting
up this log around 11a & finally got it done at 4p. Kept changing things around & will probably keep changing things.
Had some trouble with the picture but got it done & came out very good. Well we think so.
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