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.
Friday, July 07, 2017
2017/07/07 - Friday - Vacation - Day 23 - HOT HOT HOT HOT
I got up early and got things ready to leave. We chatted a little bit with friends and got going about 8:45.
Stopped for gas and lunch at about noon.
As we were getting close to St George, I was checking the SmarTire system and noticed the tires were getting hotter, so I slowed down to 55 MPH (from 60 MPH).
As we approached Mesquite, I pulled off at the first exit and waited in a parking lot to cool down the tires and transmission for about 30 minutes
The next stop I had to do at the top of the hill from Mesquite because the engine temp was get very close to red. We waited there for another 30 minutes.
We made it into Las Vegas before the SmarTire system went off complaining about the temp of the tire (177). O and the temperature here was 117
As we were transitioning from the 15 to 515 the ABS light turned on.
We are camped at the KOA. When we setup for camp, the A/C did not want to turn on, come to find out the circuit breaker tripped. Once that was reset the A/C turned on.
The Cats where very hot, so we got them wet and made sure they were cooled down before heading into Sam Town Casino.
We got dinner, Cheryl and Amanda did some gambling, Amanda and I did some walking around.
I left and once back at the RV found out that the dog had peed on the bed, so stripped the bed, turn the mattress over and make the bed. Needless to say I was not a happy camper!!!
Amanda and Cheryl returned with pockets a little lighter of money...
Stopped for gas and lunch at about noon.
As we were getting close to St George, I was checking the SmarTire system and noticed the tires were getting hotter, so I slowed down to 55 MPH (from 60 MPH).
As we approached Mesquite, I pulled off at the first exit and waited in a parking lot to cool down the tires and transmission for about 30 minutes
The next stop I had to do at the top of the hill from Mesquite because the engine temp was get very close to red. We waited there for another 30 minutes.
We made it into Las Vegas before the SmarTire system went off complaining about the temp of the tire (177). O and the temperature here was 117
As we were transitioning from the 15 to 515 the ABS light turned on.
We are camped at the KOA. When we setup for camp, the A/C did not want to turn on, come to find out the circuit breaker tripped. Once that was reset the A/C turned on.
The Cats where very hot, so we got them wet and made sure they were cooled down before heading into Sam Town Casino.
We got dinner, Cheryl and Amanda did some gambling, Amanda and I did some walking around.
I left and once back at the RV found out that the dog had peed on the bed, so stripped the bed, turn the mattress over and make the bed. Needless to say I was not a happy camper!!!
Amanda and Cheryl returned with pockets a little lighter of money...
Thursday, July 06, 2017
2017/07/06 - Thursday - Vacation - Day 22 - Friends
We left at 9 and we started to head out of town and they have road construction - chip coating the road...
About an hour later I stopped for gas.
Next stop was for gas and lunch. I noticed somebody was having issues with their hitch setup and he asked if I could help. I offered two carbines and we used two locks and some chain to get him going again until he can buy a new pin.
Next stop gas before stopping for the afternoon.
We made it to our long time friends. We moved things around, put the tow-dolly down the driveway. then snugly put the RV down the driveway (the RV temps were high....)
They allowed us to connect to power so having the A/C on to keep us cool is greatly appreciated.
For dinner we went out and we treated their family to dinner.
Back we continued talking late into the night!
About an hour later I stopped for gas.
Next stop was for gas and lunch. I noticed somebody was having issues with their hitch setup and he asked if I could help. I offered two carbines and we used two locks and some chain to get him going again until he can buy a new pin.
Next stop gas before stopping for the afternoon.
We made it to our long time friends. We moved things around, put the tow-dolly down the driveway. then snugly put the RV down the driveway (the RV temps were high....)
They allowed us to connect to power so having the A/C on to keep us cool is greatly appreciated.
For dinner we went out and we treated their family to dinner.
Back we continued talking late into the night!
Wednesday, July 05, 2017
2017/07/05 - Wednesday - Vacation - Day 21 - Yellowstone
We left camp about 9:45.
On the way to Mammoth Hot Springs area the transmission got really hot. The climb from Gardiner and the entrance of Yellowstone Park to Mammoth Hot Springs (MHS) is very steep. The transmission almost hit 210.
We finally found a place to park in MHS (had to turn around once.) We did some walking around. We got our parks passports stamped and we found a place to have lunch. We picked the hotel restaurant - way to slow.
One section between MHS and Norris Canyon Rd had major road construction!
We finally pulled into West Yellowstone and went searching for the campground we used several years ago.
We pulled into Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park Resort at almost 3:00. They only had one spot available for one night and it was a premium spot, so we took it.
Unloaded the van and headed back into the park. Stopped at several places along the way. We finally stopped for dinner at the cafeteria at Old Faithful, by the time we finished dinner Amanda wanted to watch Old Faithful. Once it blew, we finally made it back to the RV about 11.
I received phone calls while we were out but could not listen to them until back at camp. It was work, so I logged on and checked a few things. All is ok.
On the way to Mammoth Hot Springs area the transmission got really hot. The climb from Gardiner and the entrance of Yellowstone Park to Mammoth Hot Springs (MHS) is very steep. The transmission almost hit 210.
We finally found a place to park in MHS (had to turn around once.) We did some walking around. We got our parks passports stamped and we found a place to have lunch. We picked the hotel restaurant - way to slow.
One section between MHS and Norris Canyon Rd had major road construction!
We finally pulled into West Yellowstone and went searching for the campground we used several years ago.
We pulled into Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park Resort at almost 3:00. They only had one spot available for one night and it was a premium spot, so we took it.
Unloaded the van and headed back into the park. Stopped at several places along the way. We finally stopped for dinner at the cafeteria at Old Faithful, by the time we finished dinner Amanda wanted to watch Old Faithful. Once it blew, we finally made it back to the RV about 11.
I received phone calls while we were out but could not listen to them until back at camp. It was work, so I logged on and checked a few things. All is ok.
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
2017/07/04 - Tuesday - Vacation - Day 20 - Travel Day
I went ahead and set my alarm... well we got moving right on time 9:05 (ok five minutes late... but we are on vacation :) )
At noon we stopped for fuel for the RV and moved to a Walmart so us humans could eat our necessary fuel.
Again another fuel stop for the RV.
The first campground we went had a big sign that said FULL, so off to the next. I noticed about three other RVs turned onto the road that we are planning to go. Sure enough all three are heading to the KOA. So we had to wait a little bit for them to get processed. And thank goodness they had a spot for us - one of the deluxe spots. But when they did not have anything else available you just take it and go with the flow. It is a back-in so I had to unload the van and then back the tow-dolly and RV down the spot. We have grass and our own "patio" that looks through the trees at the Yellowstone River. Which is muddy and the level is currently high.
Cheryl made dinner. While it was cooking Mom M and I worked on the A/C rain gutter. We had bought some stuff yesterday to upgrade it so now it looks better and less likely to leak.
We watched a movie.
At noon we stopped for fuel for the RV and moved to a Walmart so us humans could eat our necessary fuel.
Again another fuel stop for the RV.
The first campground we went had a big sign that said FULL, so off to the next. I noticed about three other RVs turned onto the road that we are planning to go. Sure enough all three are heading to the KOA. So we had to wait a little bit for them to get processed. And thank goodness they had a spot for us - one of the deluxe spots. But when they did not have anything else available you just take it and go with the flow. It is a back-in so I had to unload the van and then back the tow-dolly and RV down the spot. We have grass and our own "patio" that looks through the trees at the Yellowstone River. Which is muddy and the level is currently high.
Cheryl made dinner. While it was cooking Mom M and I worked on the A/C rain gutter. We had bought some stuff yesterday to upgrade it so now it looks better and less likely to leak.
We watched a movie.
Monday, July 03, 2017
2017/07/03 - Monday - Vacation - Day 19 - National Park - Two
We got up early so we can get to the ranger led program for Amanda's Jr Ranger book.
We were about 5 minutes late, but no issue of us joining and listening to the talk.
We went back to the visitor center and Amanda completed her book so another JR Ranger book done.
We ate lunch along the way to our next location. Getting close one of the roads was under major construction and it was basically a gravel road.
To get to "Fort Union Trading Post", the drive was is in Montana, but the fort is in North Dakota. Amanda got another JR Ranger book completed.
We stopped at the "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Unit" but the visitor office was closed, but we did drive to the overlook.
We came back to the RV so Turquoise could get some outside time.
We left again and stopped at two different locations and we got some wood to do a shelf in the RV for the computer above the desk, so I can stop worrying about the cats stepping on the computer while I am transferring photos.
We stopped for dinner and then went to Walmart to do some more shopping.
Back at the RV we got a few things ready for tomorrow drive.
We were about 5 minutes late, but no issue of us joining and listening to the talk.
We went back to the visitor center and Amanda completed her book so another JR Ranger book done.
We ate lunch along the way to our next location. Getting close one of the roads was under major construction and it was basically a gravel road.
To get to "Fort Union Trading Post", the drive was is in Montana, but the fort is in North Dakota. Amanda got another JR Ranger book completed.
We stopped at the "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Unit" but the visitor office was closed, but we did drive to the overlook.
We came back to the RV so Turquoise could get some outside time.
We left again and stopped at two different locations and we got some wood to do a shelf in the RV for the computer above the desk, so I can stop worrying about the cats stepping on the computer while I am transferring photos.
We stopped for dinner and then went to Walmart to do some more shopping.
Back at the RV we got a few things ready for tomorrow drive.
Sunday, July 02, 2017
2017/07/02 - Sunday - Vacation - Day 18 - Next National Park
We got moving a little late - around 9:45. I took the route with the least amount of gravel roads for our travels. I did not go straight to the 95, I waiting for awhile until heading north.
Around lunch time the rest area I was going to use was closed so I had to wait another hour before stopping and having lunch. For some reason I was more tired today driving then I have been on this trip.
We stopped for gas, thinking it was a Flying J's but it is a Shell for gas (Flying J's for the truckers).
We are stopped for the night in Dickinson for two night, so we can go see the three National Parks in area.
Unloaded the van from the tow-dolly and we headed out. I drove through part of town in search of a hardware store, but nothing on that route.
We stopped at "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Painted Canyon Visitor Center" and then continued on to "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - South Unit". Amanda got the paper work so she can start working on the Jr Ranger Badge.
We did the Scenic Loop Drive - 36 miles and saw several animals, also during the loop a thunder storm moved over and we got to see the lighting show with lots of rain for about an hour.
Back out of the park, we stopped for dinner.
On the way back to the RV, the wind and rain was really bad for part of the drive.
Around lunch time the rest area I was going to use was closed so I had to wait another hour before stopping and having lunch. For some reason I was more tired today driving then I have been on this trip.
We stopped for gas, thinking it was a Flying J's but it is a Shell for gas (Flying J's for the truckers).
We are stopped for the night in Dickinson for two night, so we can go see the three National Parks in area.
Unloaded the van from the tow-dolly and we headed out. I drove through part of town in search of a hardware store, but nothing on that route.
We stopped at "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Painted Canyon Visitor Center" and then continued on to "Theodore Roosevelt National Park - South Unit". Amanda got the paper work so she can start working on the Jr Ranger Badge.
We did the Scenic Loop Drive - 36 miles and saw several animals, also during the loop a thunder storm moved over and we got to see the lighting show with lots of rain for about an hour.
Back out of the park, we stopped for dinner.
On the way back to the RV, the wind and rain was really bad for part of the drive.
Saturday, July 01, 2017
2017/07/01 - Saturday - Vacation - Day 17 - Full and Horses
After getting the RV ready and pulling out of our spot, I put the van onto the two-dolly. We finally left about 9:20.
We arrived in Fargo and our first stop was at Flying J's to fill the RV. At the next location, the RV park was full, so we went to choice number two and they are full also. So I headed for the airport. Found a big parking lot and stopped to do lunch.
Called a few more places further out of town. Finally found one that could take us for one night.
After eating lunch we headed for camp, come to find out they are on a gravel road and they really tailor to the horses.
Unloaded the van and Mom D got her stuff ready for her flight home tonight.
We got into the van and headed back into Fargo, first stop was at Flying J's again but gas for the van.
Next stop - dinner
After dinner we went to the airport and dropped off Mom D for her late flight home.
We went to Walmart to do some shopping.
I took the route that Waze wanted me to go and that was longer and more time on the gravel. The van is really dusty now!
I did laundry - two loads, the first load I had to do two cycles in the dryer.
We arrived in Fargo and our first stop was at Flying J's to fill the RV. At the next location, the RV park was full, so we went to choice number two and they are full also. So I headed for the airport. Found a big parking lot and stopped to do lunch.
Called a few more places further out of town. Finally found one that could take us for one night.
After eating lunch we headed for camp, come to find out they are on a gravel road and they really tailor to the horses.
Unloaded the van and Mom D got her stuff ready for her flight home tonight.
We got into the van and headed back into Fargo, first stop was at Flying J's again but gas for the van.
Next stop - dinner
After dinner we went to the airport and dropped off Mom D for her late flight home.
We went to Walmart to do some shopping.
I took the route that Waze wanted me to go and that was longer and more time on the gravel. The van is really dusty now!
I did laundry - two loads, the first load I had to do two cycles in the dryer.
Friday, June 30, 2017
2017/06/30 - Friday - Vacation - Day 16 - Headwaters
Got things ready, but before leaving the campground I dumped the tanks (did not have full hookups). Amanda called a campground to see if they had full hookups for the night and they do, so we set the computer and phone to that destination.
Gas stop of course was need to fill the beast!
Today was a very nice short day. We got to the campground by lunch. our site is a back in so unload the van and back the tow-dolly down the spot.
We ate lunch and headed out.
We went to see the headwaters of the Mississippi River. We paid our $5 to get into the state park (Itasca State Park) for the day and headed to the visitor center. We took Turquoise. It was somewhat on the colder side so we did not want to go into the water, we did let Turquoise go in.
After doing that we continued the loop around the state park (which we did not do so many years ago).
We dropped of Turquoise back at the RV and headed into town.
After driving all the way through we stopped at the north end of town for dinner
Before heading back to camp, Cheryl wanted some ice cream so we stopped at a place to get some.
I walked the dog on the trail they have, and I did the two loops (long and short loops). Once back I sat around the campground campfire and listen to the karaoke.
Gas stop of course was need to fill the beast!
Today was a very nice short day. We got to the campground by lunch. our site is a back in so unload the van and back the tow-dolly down the spot.
We ate lunch and headed out.
We went to see the headwaters of the Mississippi River. We paid our $5 to get into the state park (Itasca State Park) for the day and headed to the visitor center. We took Turquoise. It was somewhat on the colder side so we did not want to go into the water, we did let Turquoise go in.
After doing that we continued the loop around the state park (which we did not do so many years ago).
We dropped of Turquoise back at the RV and headed into town.
After driving all the way through we stopped at the north end of town for dinner
Before heading back to camp, Cheryl wanted some ice cream so we stopped at a place to get some.
I walked the dog on the trail they have, and I did the two loops (long and short loops). Once back I sat around the campground campfire and listen to the karaoke.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
2017/06/29- Thursday - Vacation - Day 15 - Duluth
After moving and finally put the van onto the tow-dolly (slippery when wet) we got moving about 9:20.
Before leaving town we got the necessary juices for the RV. The pump had the instructions for Credit and Debit reversed. When I hit credit it wanted the debit pin (and the only other option was to cancel), but finally I hit debit and it worked as expected (processed as credit).
Before leaving town we got the necessary juices for the RV. The pump had the instructions for Credit and Debit reversed. When I hit credit it wanted the debit pin (and the only other option was to cancel), but finally I hit debit and it worked as expected (processed as credit).
Next stop was at "Apostle Islands National Lakeshore" - "Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center". Amanda worked on the JR Ranger program and got another one completed. We also ate lunch in the parking lot afterwards.
Looking at the distances and time, we stopped at the KOA west of Duluth. After setup we headed back into town and went to the "Lake Superior Maritime Center" and we also watch the Aerial Lift Bridge raise so some sail boats could pass.
Well, we are in Duluth so we had to find and do some shopping at the Duluth Trading Company.
We found a place for dinner and then we drove some more to a yogurt place for their dessert.
Back at camp I loaded the van back on the tow-dolly. Cheryl and I walked around the campground twice and we relaxed.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
2017/06/28- Wednesday - Vacation - Day 14 - Mining
Again, we got another late start... We left at 9:50, but then stopped to fill out the gas guzzling monster.
We are going to stop earlier then normal. So the next stop was to camp on the outskirts of Hancock MI. We only have electricity hookups for this park, the two reason was to be able to do laundry and the other was go visit two National Parks locations up the peninsula. The office put us in a very deep spot, we are extremely secluded.
After eating lunch and getting dinner items made, we headed out.
We are doing the "Keweenaw National Historical Park". The first stop was at the Quincy Unit location. We decided that the mine tour (2h45m) was going to take to much time and the rain had started up so we opted out of that. The next stop was Calumet NP Visitor center and Amanda worked some more on the JR Ranger badge. She also picked up two other JR Ranger programs to work on.
On the way back to the RV, they wanted to get some shopping done, so we headed over to the Wal-Mart in town and got a few things.
We ate dinner and Mom M and I went and did laundry - which was only one machine for washing and one machine for drying and we needed to do three loads, and that took over two hours.
We are going to stop earlier then normal. So the next stop was to camp on the outskirts of Hancock MI. We only have electricity hookups for this park, the two reason was to be able to do laundry and the other was go visit two National Parks locations up the peninsula. The office put us in a very deep spot, we are extremely secluded.
After eating lunch and getting dinner items made, we headed out.
We are doing the "Keweenaw National Historical Park". The first stop was at the Quincy Unit location. We decided that the mine tour (2h45m) was going to take to much time and the rain had started up so we opted out of that. The next stop was Calumet NP Visitor center and Amanda worked some more on the JR Ranger badge. She also picked up two other JR Ranger programs to work on.
On the way back to the RV, they wanted to get some shopping done, so we headed over to the Wal-Mart in town and got a few things.
We ate dinner and Mom M and I went and did laundry - which was only one machine for washing and one machine for drying and we needed to do three loads, and that took over two hours.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
2017/06/27 - Tuesday - Vacation - Day 13 - Water
We finally got moving about 9:30.
We stopped at a hardware store and got two bolts for the tow-dolly (one is a spare...)
We stopped at Sam Club for gas and Cheryl, Amanda and Mom D went in for a few items.
I had to take a detour, but we finally made it over to the I-75. We stopped at the first rest area and had a late lunch. Cheryl also made items for dinner (sandwiches).
We drove over the Mackinac Bridge, nice and high, they were also doing construction so we were down to one line for each side. We paid our toll of 14 dollars (RV-10, Car-4)
The next exit after the bridge we headed west on US-2. Then headed north and west.
We are camped just outside of Munising MI at a new KOA location (the old location has been renamed)
We unloaded the van and took off for some sight seeing. Waterfalls, some exploring, and finally into the national park. We also eat our sandwiches and whatnot at one of the stopped we did in the park.
Back at the RV, Amanda noticed the drip tray in the fridge was frozen again, so I worked on cleaning out the line more this time and it seems to be draining now. I also noticed that the external drip/splash tray is not totally clear, that will require more work at a later time.
We stopped at a hardware store and got two bolts for the tow-dolly (one is a spare...)
We stopped at Sam Club for gas and Cheryl, Amanda and Mom D went in for a few items.
I had to take a detour, but we finally made it over to the I-75. We stopped at the first rest area and had a late lunch. Cheryl also made items for dinner (sandwiches).
We drove over the Mackinac Bridge, nice and high, they were also doing construction so we were down to one line for each side. We paid our toll of 14 dollars (RV-10, Car-4)
The next exit after the bridge we headed west on US-2. Then headed north and west.
We are camped just outside of Munising MI at a new KOA location (the old location has been renamed)
We unloaded the van and took off for some sight seeing. Waterfalls, some exploring, and finally into the national park. We also eat our sandwiches and whatnot at one of the stopped we did in the park.
Back at the RV, Amanda noticed the drip tray in the fridge was frozen again, so I worked on cleaning out the line more this time and it seems to be draining now. I also noticed that the external drip/splash tray is not totally clear, that will require more work at a later time.
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