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Jan. 29th, 2008
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Jan. 29th, 2008 09:33 amJust a few thoughts on our upcoming trip.
The last time we really traveled full-time was in 1994. We didn't have cell phones, GPS, computers that hooked up to the internet. (At least not in our RVs.) How did we do it?
I am using the same mail forwarding service that I used then.
So far, the furthest we have gotten on any kind of route is: West on I10 to Blythe Calif, north to I40 and West to somewhere that goes to northern part of state. Probably will go over to the coast and up.
All this depends on whether we can handle the birds and both dogs and ourselves in a pretty small Class A Motor home. This will be the smallest RV we have traveled in with the most animals. We had one small black poodle and no birds when we traveled before. This time we want to spend some time in different areas and see some different spots.
The 'engineer in charge of wasted space' has done a pretty good job of making more storage by putting in doors for access, and shelving, plus slide out drawers for easier access.
Our first mail pick up will be in Livingston Texas where we used to live. That is the headquarters for the Escapees Club and the mail service.
We will see Biloxi, MS and New Orleans for the first time since Katrina.
We will probably just drive through most of the National Parks we want to see since the dogs will be with us and can not go anywhere except the parking lots at most of them. We hope to stay again at Grand Teton NP, that is one of our favorites if we get that far.
Notice I say dogs in plural. I am pretty sure Trader has become a fixture. One more meet and greet and we will see. He doesn't like the M&Gs. Too much going on and he gets too excited, which sets off MDH. It will be easier on all of us just to adopt him, lol.
The last time we really traveled full-time was in 1994. We didn't have cell phones, GPS, computers that hooked up to the internet. (At least not in our RVs.) How did we do it?
I am using the same mail forwarding service that I used then.
So far, the furthest we have gotten on any kind of route is: West on I10 to Blythe Calif, north to I40 and West to somewhere that goes to northern part of state. Probably will go over to the coast and up.
All this depends on whether we can handle the birds and both dogs and ourselves in a pretty small Class A Motor home. This will be the smallest RV we have traveled in with the most animals. We had one small black poodle and no birds when we traveled before. This time we want to spend some time in different areas and see some different spots.
The 'engineer in charge of wasted space' has done a pretty good job of making more storage by putting in doors for access, and shelving, plus slide out drawers for easier access.
Our first mail pick up will be in Livingston Texas where we used to live. That is the headquarters for the Escapees Club and the mail service.
We will see Biloxi, MS and New Orleans for the first time since Katrina.
We will probably just drive through most of the National Parks we want to see since the dogs will be with us and can not go anywhere except the parking lots at most of them. We hope to stay again at Grand Teton NP, that is one of our favorites if we get that far.
Notice I say dogs in plural. I am pretty sure Trader has become a fixture. One more meet and greet and we will see. He doesn't like the M&Gs. Too much going on and he gets too excited, which sets off MDH. It will be easier on all of us just to adopt him, lol.
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Jan. 29th, 2008 02:26 pmWe are having some new friends over for dinner on Friday night. We have a large Rib Roast we need to eat before we leave on our trip. We want to work the freezers in both fridges down to almost nothing in case of power failures when we are gone.
This couple just moved into the neighborhood. They are renting. They came from the Tampa or Miami area. He is a retired sheriff. They have never been west of Florida!!! I can not imagine.
This couple just moved into the neighborhood. They are renting. They came from the Tampa or Miami area. He is a retired sheriff. They have never been west of Florida!!! I can not imagine.