bspeckman

Finally back in Yuma after chasing up and down the Colorado River since November.

Sitting in Moab UT. Plan on doing some Jeepin for a few days then head east and north or north and east haven't made up my mind yet. Have to be back in MN 4/25

We are in Yellowstone and spent the whole day in the park ...."Kodak" the DW's nick name ....took pics of deer,elk,buffalo,mountain goats,and sheep ..one with a full curl !!! A lot of snow ...on the east entrance they induced a availanche and it dumped thirty feet of snow on the road ...they got that cleaned up..and down near the lake and the paint pots a sink hole opened up in the road and the Park closed the east entrance road ...I think they are going to open it tomorrow ...We are going to leave early explore the park and spend the night in Red Lodge,Mt.....that means a trip through Beartooth Pass !!!!!!

Is Beartooth open already ? Seems awful early, that is one of my favorite rides in either direction. This is a great motorcycle ride, but not at this time of year. Have a safe trip.

We spent about 6 weeks at Creative Coach in Lakeland, FL getting repairs from the accident completed. We left there and spent 10 days here at SKP Resort in Wauchula, FL. We are leaving today and heading up to Perry, GA for the FMCA convention next week. The government canceled our contracts for planes this spring and summer so no rush to get back to Wisconsin in April, I guess we will get to enjoy a little more winter than usual. Probably go up to Macon for the Cherry Blossom Festival for a week then who knows, it will depend on the weather. Maybe stop and see JW and check out Suite's new bed if its still there.

We are in Lakeland FL at Creative Coach getting damages from the accident repaired. We plan on attending the Tampa RV Supershow the next 3 or 4 days.

We finally have landed at SKP park in Livingston, TX. We plan to spend Christmas here and then head East to the SKP Park at Summerdale, AL for New Years. We will then be heading towards Tampa for the Tampa RV show. Its great to be rolling again.

If the weather encourages us we will probably spend the winter bouncing around Florida, if not we will head West until we find that warm winter weather.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

The Western Wildfire season got off to a quick start and we spent a couple of weeks in Twin Falls, Idaho before being transferred to Burns, Oregon where we are scheduled to spend the next 60 days. We are setup at the Burns Airport for now. We may move to town later depending on how active the wildfires are in this area. Stop by and have a cold one if your in the area, normally off work by 6pm.

Not so calm now Bliz - 30 to 35 right out of the south. Wasn't you heading east on I94 towing a stacker trailer was it ? Planning on spending a couple of days & dollars in Medora.

Finally back on the road. We spent last night in Fargo, ND. Going to swing thru Cooperstown ND to pick up work equipment then mosey towards Twin Falls, ID. That should take at 4 6 days based on our normal rules of 2 travel schedule. I think we will be in Twin Falls for 90 days if all works out as planned.

Left Yuma today, spending the night at FlyingJ in Lebec, CA. Headed to Visalia to get MotoSat put on the motorhome Monday. Then headed to Wisconsin via Las Vegas, Moab, then east across the mountains on I70 or I80 depending on the weather. Have to be in Necedah, WI 04/09 for work. First assignment will be drive to Cooperstown ND to pickup equiptment then back to Necedah for 30 days.

Oh, well, had 10-14 inches of snow and 65 mph winds at home the morning after we left, so guess it is not so bad here after all. Gene

We were wondering if you guys got out before the storm. Its been mostly high 60's and low 70's here in Yuma with no rain since we got here. Headed up to Quartzsite around the 10th for the RV show and a little offroading for a couple of weeks then back down here.

Happy New Year to all.

The summer job has finally come to a end and we are heading back to MN/WI today. Plan on Big Sky, MT tonight, somewhere around Bismark ND tomorrow night, and Stone Lake WI Thursday.

Thanks to all that stopped by and visited with us this summer in Idaho. A special THANKS to forum member Run2 for the heads up on this great summer job.

Its great to be on the move again and hope to see you down the road.

We are through camp hosting for the year. ack at the Navy base on Whidby Island for a week before we head east & South

 

Scott, Barb, & Tinkerbell

Scott if your come thru Idaho stop by we are at Twin Falls (Anderson Camp) untill Sept 26.

We are in Twin Falls, ID. It looks like we willo be here for the next 90 days depending on how the wildfire season goes. This summer I am working as a loader/fueler for aircraft used for wildfire supression. Its kind of a fun job and we get to move around the country a little. Anybody in the area PM me and maybe we can get together.

Speck, what will you be doing and WHAT are you doing back in cold weather??? LOL LOL Gene

Working as ground crew mixing fire retardant and fueling planes fighting forest fires. Yep the cold weather sucks.

We are at Pineland RV Park in Big Flats WI. I will be working out of Necedah WI for the next 40 days.

Feels kinda funny being in a RV park as we are usually boondocking somewhere. If you are in the area I would enjoy visiting with anyone from the forums.

Ron we will be at a place called "The Steps" boondocking, We plan on doing a Jeep trip out for a burger and a beer at that little place in the desert on the Jeep trail, will probably be in the area for 4-5 days. I will PM you when we get up there. Yes, I remember you from your visit when we were up there a couple of years back for the Pyro show. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Hey Jim/Val , Henry/Cindy and Diana/myself are leaving Yuma Sunday 3/8 for a few days offroading in Qsite area, then North of Parker for another 4-5 days off roading , then on up to Davis Camp in Bullhead for 4-5 days. Lets us know if you will be anywhere near. We would love to see you folks again.

Closed up our summer spot in Wisconsin and are now back at the sticks and bricks in Ham Lake, MN. Probably stick around here till at least 1st part of November then ??????

My 3rd attempt at retirement began 7/11/08 and we are staying at Vees Musky Blvd Resort on Big Sissabagama Lake near Stone Lake Wisconsin till mid October. Then ? who knows - not me.

Hey Dave and Renee hang out for a bit. We should be headed that way within a month or so. Had a real nice visit with Ron and Sharon Curry this afternoon. Diana is "Goin Truckin"

for 4 - 6 weeks then were headed back to MN/WI.

Lookin forward to seeing you down the road.

Thanks for your assistance with things while I was on the road.

Lots of HDT's in the Yuma area also, it sure fun to get together with folks I haven't seen for awhile or have only chatted with online..

Are you going to AZ this winter Mike ? -- Its been awhile

Pecos Texas last night, Eloy AZ (Wheel and other Aluminium Polishing) tonight and finally Yuma tomorrow.

Hey Vinnie, stop by Yuma Foothills if you are in the area there are (will be) a bunch of us in that area. Diana and I are planning on getting there mid December and staying until probably April.

Sitting at the TA in Nashville tonight. We couldn't have a better location for viewing across the river to the areas largest fireworks display. Life is good.