Roger & Lynn

We have left Montana, Big Sky Country, and are on our way to the balloon festival in Alberquere, NM where I have agreed to volunteer to drive a shuttle. Anybody else going to be there 9-28 to 10-9?

That sounds like a sweet gig there!

R

 

We are moving to Tillamook, Or. today then we'll be heading south for the winter. See y'all in Arizona!

 

Travel safe everyone.

 

Jeff

Watch out driving your RV through town. That's where the ol' Red Rooster got side swiped in those narrow lanes. As one fellow told me what he does: drive down the centerline and take up both lanes. You guys have already lost a mirror in Mexico. Of course, you might get some horn blows but, it a short town with big cheese!

R

We can only echo what the rest of you have put so well. Lee was a one of a kind great guy and we will miss his sage and humorous words. We will look up at the stars and always think of him.

Roger and Lynn

We stayed at the Elks too and made reservations the day before for the Antelope Canyon tour online. One tour drove people out there from town, we drove there ourselves.

 

The Horse Shoe bend in the river is a bit of a hike to get to it from the parking lot. Up and down a hill.

 

Jeff

We looked online at the one that Dave and Diane went with last year but, they were booked. We drove out anyway and had no trouble jumping into a tour. We're gonna do the Horseshoe tomorrow!

R

Antelope canyon is great, I almost had to leave Carol there!!

I can believe that Steve. It's a photographer's paradise. Lucky for you that you don't have to buy film anymore!

R

Thanks for the blog link and info...we're gonna try and visit Antelope Canyon today. Hope the lines aren't too long!

R

Roger -- I just noticed you're in Page ! We're heading there next month. I'm anxious to hear about your experience there. I want to visit Lake Powell and take a tour to Antelope Canyon. Have you done that?

Checkin' out the houseboats, eh?

We just got here yesterday and spent the rest of the day watchin' football...finally! Gotta do a bunch of shopping in Page today and restore the larder after wandering in the Utah desert. Trading posts just don't seem to have my brand of yogurt or cranberry juice...LOL! We'll check out the scoop on Antelope Canyon tours while in town. We really like the campground so far. Lots of sites, roomy and a great view of Lake Powell to boot. I think that Dave & Diane were here last Fall and covered it in their blog.

A tad warm yesterday but, cooling down to the mid 80's the rest of the week. Just right for dry desert climate.

R

Crikey...at least you had a front row seat and saw who dunnit. Talk about the price of entertainment!

R

That was a punch to the gut. Thank you Jeri for passing that along. Speechless for now. Sending good thought's to him and his family.

Roger & Lynn

Steve - Repairs are such fun. LOL. Glad that is over for you and you'll soon be back on the road. Which way you going?

 

Roger - Sorry to hear about Willie. Get well soon buddy.

 

I towed the Jeep going west to east over Wolf Creek pass. I stopped once to get the transmission temps down to where I like it. It was back up there once I reached the top but it cooled quickly going down the other side.

 

Travel safe everyone.

 

Jeff

I'll pass along the get well wishes to Willie! He seems a bit better walking today after that steroid shot to the spine.

I had a similar experience with Wolf Creek Pass going the opposite direction. Think that my engine temp got up to nearly 209 degrees just before the descent. It usually runs in the high 180's.

R

 

Check out DodgersList on FB. Lots of fantastic information on IVDD. We learned about it when Scooter went down. Getting old is not fun for humans or pets. Good luck.

Thanks...I will put nurse Lynn on it!

R

Well, I managed to get the recall done. It took them from 10:00 in the morning till about 5:30 to get it finished. The tech that was working on it said that it was a real bi*** to get off and going back with the new one was no picnic either. This was a bracket 200# that holds the steering gearbox to the frame. Need that I guess! Problem was we had a birthday party to go to and the people were picking us up at 6:30, and It was a 45 minute drive back in the bus. I had just finished parking when they showed up! Talk about "just in time" planning! Anyway we made it and had a good party and are now tying up loose ends getting ready to "blow this popsicle stand" on Sunday. They are clearing the RV area out for the upcoming fair, and we are the only one left on this line except for one class A that is abandoned. It will feel good to get on the road again. Steve

Welcome back (to the road) you two and glad that you were finally able to get those recalls done! We know exactly how frustrating it can be getting anything done at a big truck place. They always tell ya to bring it in first thing in the a.m. and you're lucky if it's a.m. when they finally just look at it.

Dave, I hope your recall goes better. Not a bad idea having Diane drive the truck over Wolf Creek Pass. I had Lynn drive the Jeep over. Partly because we didn't have far to go but, I did have to gear down and exhaust brake it for quite a ways.

Just got back from the vet's office and dropped $420. Couple days ago, Willie stopped eating and drinking and could hardly walk. Thought at first that he might be missing his two girlfriends (Diane and Dianne) and just in a funk. Turns out that had slipped a disc in his spine and they discovered other joint issues. Gave him a steroid shot and some anti inflammatory pills. Bottom line is that he's getting old like the rest of us!

R

We're having a great time here in Ignacio, CO with Dave and Diane and Dianne and Tom. We went bowling yesterday at the casino where I promptly pulled a muscle in my thigh. Hadn't bowled in about 30 years and I don't recall bowling being that "strenuous"!

Glad to hear that all turned out well for you Steve! Reminds me of a similar incident we had with a leaking fuel hose. The shop had to really hunt around in Fayetteville, AR to find a replacement. When they did and went to install it (late in the day) they discovered that the "custom cut" hose was too short...argh. Had to send for another and got to drive back to the Elks in rush hour traffic.

We'll have to slate for discussion your incident in this afternoon's cranberry session!

R

 

There are lots of BLM and state campgrounds with no hookups everywhere. We are at the KOA near Townsend, MT which is really a fishing camp. Weekends are incredibly busy. There is really only one RV park in Helena - Lincoln Road RV Park. But if all you need is electric - the fairgrounds is much cheaper. That's where John and Sharon stayed when they were here. I'm pretty sure we'll be spending another month here next summer so Jim can fish.

Didn't realize that you guys are near Helena. We've stayed at the fairgrounds there several times when visiting my old room mate. In fact, I think that you guys came out and visited!

R

Had fish for dinner last night - walleye. Sure was some good eating. We still have enough for another dinner and hopefully he'll be catching more.

Love catchin' walleye and love eatin' 'em! Hoping to get up that way next season. How's the campgrounds there?

R

I had not seen this guy for nearly 45 years.

 

Travel safe everyone.

 

Jeff

That really is cool when you run into old acquaintances. Did you two recognize each other right away? Some people hardly change and others look like they were rode hard!

R

 

Stamps? What's that?

Ha! I felt that coming...LOL!

R

I want to share with you a few pieces of a note I received today from IYQ and his niece. They wrote it together. If you want to send him a card, let me know and I'll give you his address. I don't want to post the address online.

 

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"He hasn't been able to read and write emails on his own, but he is doing speech and occupational therapy so hopefully we will see some improvements soon.

 

He moved in about 2 weeks ago and is still adjusting. His speech is a little jumbled, but the Therapist thinks he can definitely help Lee's speech. Anyway, just wanted to update you guys on Lee. He has turned off his cell phone (his number is still connected, he just won't answer the phone), because he says he can't answer it. He laughed pretty heartily at your joke about breaking him out! Ha ha I wish and I know he wishes that he could still be out traveling around. "

 

Take Care,

Lee and Cameron

 

 

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Thanks for sharing that Jeri...gotta go by some stamps!

 

I know you too, Roger. It's my date that was wrong. I forgot I went solo to a reunion after Dave stopped traveling. Sorry about that.

 

Linda

I knew you knew, Linda...just a poor attempt on my part to add a lil' levity to this topic.

R

Thanks everyone. I do still feel connected to the original members even though I don't know anyone who came along after 2011.

 

Linda

I know you Linda! How soon they forget...sigh...Roger (class of 2012).

 

You also had some road kill rattlesnake a couple of years ago I believe. I'm not that adventurous with what I eat.

 

Jeff

It wasn't that good as I recall...maybe if it was cooked differently. Maybe some more butter?

R

Sounds like this might be the year to require all potluck contributions come with recipes.

 

Linda

Heck, if they're as good as Steve's spaghetti, I'll take 'em. Still got the recipe tagged to the fridge!

R

 

Hmm, what about marmot. They are so fat now. Just saying.

Marmot, possum...pass the butter...I'll try MOST everything once!

R

Arrrrgggghhh! No lobstah!! Maybe it's the drawn butter, I've heard you can put it on most anything. Hmmmmmm possum with drawn butter!!

I've had barbequed possum but, not buttered...must be an Oklahoma delicacy...LOL!

R

 

We are all hoping to hear from Lee or from his niece soon. He was the "leader of the pack" and kept the Class-less going. Heck, we might just dissolve back to the 2008-09 group without him .............

I hope not Jeri, I think that Lee would be disappointed...