I got up early and did three loads of laundry while Amanda and Cheryl slept in.
We got going to meet friends for lunch, but before heading to lunch we stopped at Walmart to get a few things.
Went to the convention center to check on a few things - we did not win anything on the raffles.
We watched the closing ceremonies and then headed out for dinner.
Our friends headed to a round dance hall while we watched the dancing in the live band hall.
Back at the RV, Turquoise must have not like the weather/rain and peed on the couch and on the one of the bench seats. So off to do more laundry very late at night.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018
2018/06/29 - Friday - Vacation - Day 08 - NSDC and Friends
We got moving really late, but we all wanted some more sleep in time...
Once we got moving we left a little after 1.
First stop was at a bank to take care of a few things, then we stopped for a late lunch.
Once at the convention center, we did some dancing, meet some friends and did more dancing.
We went out for our expensive dinner today - 801 Chop House. The place did not compare to last years Morton's dinner.
Back to dancing and Amanda got her shoes. Because there is no photographer at this convention Amanda found a place and took some pictures with her phone.
We went back to the RV and meet our long time close friends (F&L) that just drove up and had a great conversation.
Once we got moving we left a little after 1.
First stop was at a bank to take care of a few things, then we stopped for a late lunch.
Once at the convention center, we did some dancing, meet some friends and did more dancing.
We went out for our expensive dinner today - 801 Chop House. The place did not compare to last years Morton's dinner.
Back to dancing and Amanda got her shoes. Because there is no photographer at this convention Amanda found a place and took some pictures with her phone.
We went back to the RV and meet our long time close friends (F&L) that just drove up and had a great conversation.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
2018/06/28 - Thursday - Vacation - Day 07 - NSDC and Picking up
We did not get moving early - no real need to get up early.
Once we got moving we headed to the convention center to get our registration packets and walk around to get the lay of the area. We also ate lunch, but it was not very good. Looking at the registration board (which has the numbers of all the states), the convention at that time had 3017, it will be interesting to find out how many will join this weekend.
We left and headed to the airport to pick up Cheryl, I was a little late picking her up. She did not like waiting outside where it was HOT and MUGGY!
Back at the RV we rested a short bet before heading out for dinner and some Pokemon Go driving around. (I don't do it... Amanda and Cheryl do... I am just the driver :) )
We got back and got ready to head over the convention center. We did some shopping and spent way to much like usual.
Before heading home, we stopped at a yogurt place.
Once we got moving we headed to the convention center to get our registration packets and walk around to get the lay of the area. We also ate lunch, but it was not very good. Looking at the registration board (which has the numbers of all the states), the convention at that time had 3017, it will be interesting to find out how many will join this weekend.
We left and headed to the airport to pick up Cheryl, I was a little late picking her up. She did not like waiting outside where it was HOT and MUGGY!
Back at the RV we rested a short bet before heading out for dinner and some Pokemon Go driving around. (I don't do it... Amanda and Cheryl do... I am just the driver :) )
We got back and got ready to head over the convention center. We did some shopping and spent way to much like usual.
Before heading home, we stopped at a yogurt place.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
2018/06/27 - Wednesday - Vacation - Day 06 - Education, HOT & Muggy
Regarding last night. Power was finally restored about an hour later.
Today we got started on the road about 8:26
First stop was for gas.
The next stop was at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. We spent about 1 1/2 and Amanda got her 78th Jr Ranger badge. After returning to the RV we had lunch.
Next stop is our stop for the next 4 nights so we can participate at the National Square Dance Convention. Things are very hot and muggy currently.
We did got out and get some things (shopping - Costco and Walmart), returned to the RV and put those items away.
Out we go again for some dinner.
Back at the RV we relaxed.
Today we got started on the road about 8:26
First stop was for gas.
The next stop was at Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. We spent about 1 1/2 and Amanda got her 78th Jr Ranger badge. After returning to the RV we had lunch.
Next stop is our stop for the next 4 nights so we can participate at the National Square Dance Convention. Things are very hot and muggy currently.
We did got out and get some things (shopping - Costco and Walmart), returned to the RV and put those items away.
Out we go again for some dinner.
Back at the RV we relaxed.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
2018/06/26 - Tuesday - Vacation - Day 05 - Outpost and No Dirt Road
We got moving early. We left at 8:17. Our first stop was at the local Post Office to mail off the necessary paperwork for this last weekend (Waze Receipts). We had to circle the block to finally find a place for me to park.
Next stop was a short drive out of town to Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site we spent almost 2 hours there exploring the place.
Next stop was going to be at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Colorado but it is down a 7 mile gravel road and I did not want to take the RV with the Car in tow and having all those flying rocks, so we continued on and stopped at the next town. We parked near the post office and we had lunch.
Stopped for gas
We stopped for the night and Amanda made dinner. After dinner I did a 6.2 mile bike ride (did some loops around the area).
Mom M and I walked to Sonic to have a milkshake. On the walk back the end of town power went out. And half hour later we still do not have power.
Next stop was a short drive out of town to Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site we spent almost 2 hours there exploring the place.
Next stop was going to be at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Colorado but it is down a 7 mile gravel road and I did not want to take the RV with the Car in tow and having all those flying rocks, so we continued on and stopped at the next town. We parked near the post office and we had lunch.
Stopped for gas
We stopped for the night and Amanda made dinner. After dinner I did a 6.2 mile bike ride (did some loops around the area).
Mom M and I walked to Sonic to have a milkshake. On the walk back the end of town power went out. And half hour later we still do not have power.
Monday, June 25, 2018
2018/06/25 - Monday - Vacation - Day 04 - Graffiti (Petroglyph) and Lonely Road
We left at 8:39.
Our first stop was at Flying J's for necessary gas.
Next stop was at the visitor center at Petroglyps National Monument. Amanda got her 76th Junior Ranger Badge. We went to Boca Negra Canyon and did part of the hiking trail to look at the petroglphs.
Back on the road, we stopped for lunch at one of the rest area (without services) along I-25.
Stopped for gas just before crossing into Colorado. I was not expecting that much of climb between NM and CO on I-25. I liked all the trees and the views.
When we turned off of I-25 and start heading more easterly, the US-350 is a very lonely road.
We stopped for the night at a KOA about 5:20. Once we setup camp, I unloaded the van and headed out for dinner and a little shopping.
Once we got back to the RV we put things away and found out one item we got will not work, so Mom M and I walked back to Wal-Mart to return the item, but I had the wrong receipt so I walked back to the RV (Mom M stayed) and then back so we could do the return.
Our first stop was at Flying J's for necessary gas.
Next stop was at the visitor center at Petroglyps National Monument. Amanda got her 76th Junior Ranger Badge. We went to Boca Negra Canyon and did part of the hiking trail to look at the petroglphs.
Back on the road, we stopped for lunch at one of the rest area (without services) along I-25.
Stopped for gas just before crossing into Colorado. I was not expecting that much of climb between NM and CO on I-25. I liked all the trees and the views.
When we turned off of I-25 and start heading more easterly, the US-350 is a very lonely road.
We stopped for the night at a KOA about 5:20. Once we setup camp, I unloaded the van and headed out for dinner and a little shopping.
Once we got back to the RV we put things away and found out one item we got will not work, so Mom M and I walked back to Wal-Mart to return the item, but I had the wrong receipt so I walked back to the RV (Mom M stayed) and then back so we could do the return.
Sunday, June 24, 2018
2018/06/24 - Sunday - Vacation - Day 03 - Going high
I must have dismissed my alarm instead of snoozing it. So I got up late... I checked the radiator bottle and added about 18 ounces (making sure it was at the cold line). We finally left at 8:50.
The drive had a lot of hills and I went ahead and turn the AC off, (we turned on the generator and use the RV AC instead of the AC off the engine).
We got above the 7,000 feet level and it was much cooler then down in Phoenix.
We stopped for lunch and gas. All that hill climbing do not do well on the gas mileage.
We stopped for a quick break at the state line of AZ and NM.
Part of the drive I had a good tail wind.
Next stop was for the night at Route 66 Casino RV Park outside of Albuquerque at 5:28 PM (local time).
We went into the the casino to the steak place for dinner being a Sunday they were not busy.
Back at the RV, Amanda is doing school work and we are just relaxing.
The drive had a lot of hills and I went ahead and turn the AC off, (we turned on the generator and use the RV AC instead of the AC off the engine).
We got above the 7,000 feet level and it was much cooler then down in Phoenix.
We stopped for lunch and gas. All that hill climbing do not do well on the gas mileage.
We stopped for a quick break at the state line of AZ and NM.
Part of the drive I had a good tail wind.
Next stop was for the night at Route 66 Casino RV Park outside of Albuquerque at 5:28 PM (local time).
We went into the the casino to the steak place for dinner being a Sunday they were not busy.
Back at the RV, Amanda is doing school work and we are just relaxing.
Saturday, June 23, 2018
2018/06/23 - Saturday - Vacation - Day 02 - Waze SWR Meetup
Today is the Waze South West Region (SWR) Meetup.
I was a little slow getting up, but we got to the hotel where the meetup was located about 10 minutes after the hour.
Mom M found a spot and Amanda and I went into the meeting. At the morning break I checked with Mom M and she was good.
For lunch we were treated to lunch. Mom M went and found something down the street.
For the afternoon break, Amanda gave Mom M her ice cream.
The meetup ended at 6 but some of us talked for almost another hour.
Now a group wanted to head out for dinner. Not a lot of places are close to the hotel to choose from. We ending back to the same place as last night. And we had more good conversations.
Back at the RV, got a few things ready for the next leg of our adventures and off to bed.
I was a little slow getting up, but we got to the hotel where the meetup was located about 10 minutes after the hour.
Mom M found a spot and Amanda and I went into the meeting. At the morning break I checked with Mom M and she was good.
For lunch we were treated to lunch. Mom M went and found something down the street.
For the afternoon break, Amanda gave Mom M her ice cream.
The meetup ended at 6 but some of us talked for almost another hour.
Now a group wanted to head out for dinner. Not a lot of places are close to the hotel to choose from. We ending back to the same place as last night. And we had more good conversations.
Back at the RV, got a few things ready for the next leg of our adventures and off to bed.
Friday, June 22, 2018
2018/06/22 - Friday - Vacation - Day 01 - Wash, Hot, Meetup
Got up like normal for a work day, but instead of going to work, it is the first day of vacation.
We finally left the house almost 9. The did double check to make sure the new bike rack bracket helped with making sure the bikes would not hit the van when I make sharp turns.
First stop was at Costco to fill the RV up with the necessary go go juice.
We just got onto the 91 and Cheryl called me to tell me that Mom M left her purse at the house, so I made a detour and head back home to get it. So that was 45 minutes later but hay we are on the road.
We stopped at Little Sister's Truck Wash to get the RV washed as well as the van. Then went next door to fill the RV up again with go go juice. We humans also needed some substance so we walked over to McDonald's for lunch.
The grade out of the Palm Springs area is steep. The engine temp started to get close to the red zone, so off went the AC and on went the heater. That brought the temp back down much closer to normal area.
We crossed into AZ and started that climb and the engine temp started to climb again, so I did the heater thing and that brought the temp back down.
I check the tire temps and noticed one was at 172 and another was at 174 so I slowed down from 60 to 56. The tire that was at 174 dropped down to 172 and then finally both of them dropped down to 170. The outside temps did not help matters being around 113. Stopping at a rest area about and hour before getting to Phoenix, that also help to reduce the tire temps.
Gas stop at Flying J before heading to camp location.
Amanda was checking discord regarding the conversations around this weekend Waze SWR Meetup. We notified the group we are running late to get to dinner.
After setting up camp (unloading the van, disconnecting the tow dolly, and setting up the RV) we headed for dinner.
Dinner with other Waze SWR Meetup participates was great and that lasted until 11:30. Mom M and Amanda had to strongly suggest it was time to go.
We finally left the house almost 9. The did double check to make sure the new bike rack bracket helped with making sure the bikes would not hit the van when I make sharp turns.
First stop was at Costco to fill the RV up with the necessary go go juice.
We just got onto the 91 and Cheryl called me to tell me that Mom M left her purse at the house, so I made a detour and head back home to get it. So that was 45 minutes later but hay we are on the road.
We stopped at Little Sister's Truck Wash to get the RV washed as well as the van. Then went next door to fill the RV up again with go go juice. We humans also needed some substance so we walked over to McDonald's for lunch.
The grade out of the Palm Springs area is steep. The engine temp started to get close to the red zone, so off went the AC and on went the heater. That brought the temp back down much closer to normal area.
We crossed into AZ and started that climb and the engine temp started to climb again, so I did the heater thing and that brought the temp back down.
I check the tire temps and noticed one was at 172 and another was at 174 so I slowed down from 60 to 56. The tire that was at 174 dropped down to 172 and then finally both of them dropped down to 170. The outside temps did not help matters being around 113. Stopping at a rest area about and hour before getting to Phoenix, that also help to reduce the tire temps.
Gas stop at Flying J before heading to camp location.
Amanda was checking discord regarding the conversations around this weekend Waze SWR Meetup. We notified the group we are running late to get to dinner.
After setting up camp (unloading the van, disconnecting the tow dolly, and setting up the RV) we headed for dinner.
Dinner with other Waze SWR Meetup participates was great and that lasted until 11:30. Mom M and Amanda had to strongly suggest it was time to go.
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