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thanks guys stiches out tomorrow then seeing what the rehab plan looks like!

Well, the shoulder surgery went well, and I am now in the recovery/healing phase. This typing with my left hand really sucks, but all in all I'm doing pretty good. A little sore, and it's in a sling, but they were able to repair the shoulder. in a month or so I should be able to drive the bus again! Ever try to blow your nose left handed? 80 and calm here in central Oklahoma today!!

It is, so I'm going to have to get a lighter glass (or learn to drink left handed)

So you're hiding Jeff?

Yup, everything is quiet here in tornado country. Nice day, for this part of the country 65 and partly cloudy. Now for the "partly cloudy" part. I found out I have to get an arm fixed. Seems that I tore a ligament in my right shoulder and have to get it repaired. The MRI gave us the results and now they will saw the arm off on June first! Aarrgghhh! At least we know now why it wouldn't heal! The other cloud is the differential on the truck. Seems that one of the carrier bearings went bad, so they had to rebuild the dif. I guess 118,000 driven miles and about 40,000 towed miles did it in. At least it went bad here and not while it was being towed. They just called and said it was ready so I can take the rental car back. Keep me out of trouble for a while. Steve

Toni, here are the units on the Tiffin classifieds right now. http://www.trvnclassifieds.com/browse.php?cat=1&pg=1

Ha Ha Linda, especially a bear with a beer!!

Well, Jeff, at least you guys will be able to get groceries faster. I don't know about the off roading, but a beer run will not take long at all.....

Wow, leave for a couple of days and another full-timer bites the dust!! Congrats Jeff & Tina, sounds like a good place to settle down. Now the race car will get a good work out again! Toni & Doug, sounds like you got a good tow vehicle, now you just need something to push! I just found this set up, but looks like I'm a little late. Steve This was posted on the Tiffin website a couple of days ago. Ad Nbr: 3889 Price: $18,075.00 Location: Killen, AL 35645 Phone Nbr: Date Ad Placed: April 20, 2017 Placed By: Maddog11capt 2012 Honda CR-V EX-L All wheel drive that has: 185 HP 4 cylinder engine, real time All Wheel Drive, Leather interior, High-Power AM/FM/CD audio System with 7 speakers and Subwoofer, Bluetooth enabled, XM Satellite Radio ready, Back Up Camera, Driver's 10 Way Power Seat, Heated Front Seats, Fold-Down Rear Seat Center Armrest, Power Windows and Door Locks, Driver's Auto Up/Down Window, Power Moonroof, new tires on April 14, 2016 @ 44144 miles; the tires have 13K miles on them. Tires have been rotated with every oil change. Service performed per Honda Service schedule. We are selling the car because we used it as a tow vehicle behind our Motorhome which we have sold. Included in the price are: Blue Ox Tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot Braking unit with remote (see pictures), tow cables, break away cable and electrical turn signal cable. The car is also outfitted with Blue Ox Base Plates for quick hook up to the tow bar. It also has auxiliary lights that are operated by the tow vehicle; they are separate from the Honda CR-V. To prevent scamming, I don't sell to overseas buyers, agents, buyer's agents or those who can't come see the vehicle personally. I do NOT respond to texts. $18075 Call (256) 445-2137 For more information: Click Here to Contact Owner Number of Views: 24

Sorry to hear about Delcie, that is scary business. Glad she is on the mend. She'll have to watch out for the wild night life in Paducah for a while. Hugs for you guys! Steve

Toni, the motorhome magazine publishes a section every year with the new vehicles able to be towed 4 down. They used to have an archive for prior years too. http://www.motorhome.com/top-stories/top-towables-for-2017/ Looks like most of the people in this park (that are towing 4 down) are pulling small trucks or Jeeps. There is one Honda CRV, but you can't tow the new Hondas 4 down. I think 2014 was the last year. Our Dodge Dakota crew cab has been a good one (driven 118K miles and towed about 40K) with decent space inside. You might check out "Ready Brute" towing systems too. We have M&G braking system and Roadmaster sterling hitch. The baseplate for the front of the truck is Blue OX which is a good company. Sometimes it's better to use a small truck, as you can carry all of your outside stuff in the back. Firewood, grills, outboard motors, etc: Good luck

Jeff, it must take quite a bit to tow a jeep. I see you bought a truck so you can tow the Jeep while it's not hooked to the motorhome!

Jeff, we got a lot of rain and lightning, but nothing severe in this area. Most of the larger storm went to the North. you're right, spring around here is a bit too exciting at times. We just got in the habit of being here in the spring and can't seem to shake it. We will have another round of storms this weekend. Nice weather otherwise though

Well, it looks like the first big storm session is heading this way this evening. Tornado's have been spotted in south west Oklahoma and we should get our part of the storm at around 9:00. I could crawl into the ice cream machine to hide, but it's a little too small. Nice way to go I guess! Just starting to rain now, so I guess you don't have all of it up there Joe! Now I found out today that i'm going to have to have a dental implant! Arrgghh. I've had one before and I think they drilled into my brain a little bit that time. How else can I explain that I can't remember anything anymore. It's either that or eat baby food! Hmmm, I always liked the stewed prunes! NO NO NO! I didn't say that. So now all I have to worry about is the remainder of the old gray matter being destroyed. Well, one thing about it is there is not much left so it will be hard for them to find it to drill into it. I could go back to Las Algadones and have it done, and at least have a margarita to go along with it, but miss the tornadoes!!!! Well, I need to go sandbag now, so i'll sign off and see if I can find any baaaaad whiskey for protection from the storm... Steve

Survived the annual poker game with Carol's cousins. Next thing on the agenda was the grand kids fix. Headed back to Oklahoma. We stopped in Gallup New Mexico at the big casino (Fire Rock) there for the first night. They have two huge parking lots and only one of them is used for the gamblers. The other one is quiet and has plenty of room to maneuver. Then on to Clines Corners for the second night. They have a separate lot for rvs so the trucks don't bother you at all. Next day (yesterday) we decided to make it the rest of the way to Norman Oklahoma. 500 miles, and the wind blew all the way, but we made it at about 6:30 last night. We managed to get a 50A /water hook up at the fairgrounds, but were feeling a little bad we couldn't get a full hook-up spot. However, this morning they said we could drain our gray water right behind us. That will work!! I'm taking the day off today, so no-body come here with any projects!! Steve

Toni, sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers for you and Doug. Linda, sorry to hear about your dad too. I was in the hospital (hip surgery) when my mom passed away and I couldn't get to see her one last time either. Prayers for your mom getting settled.

I woke up and the forum changed whaaaaaat!!! Oh well, maybe the old dog can change once again sigh! Nice day here at the Elks club in Prescott Valley. 76 degrees and a light breeze, so that I can handle. We are on our way back to Oklahoma, but we always have to stop here and see Carol's three cousins on the way. Neat town (both the old and new parts) and a great bike trail by the lake. The Elks is full now, but we managed to get one of the last full hook up spots available. Now we have to get ready for a big poker game at the cousin's place this evening. I'd better rat hole a little diesel money before I go Happy Travels Steve

Dang it, I thought I had that ice cream machine secured! I'm going to have to retrace my steps and see where I went wrong We did manage to sneak into Redlands California without the rain clouds finding out, so we'll see if that holds. Nice and sunny and 72 today so i'll take that to the bank. Steve

Thanks, Joe, we'll see if we can check it out. Probably is safer sitting by the fire instead of bobbing like a cork with a fishing pole in your hand. Raining here in Parker today, but we are heading out to Havasu to meet up with Paul & Sue & Mike & Julie for jambalaya! Tough duty! Ha Ha Steve

Roger, not hard to get an appointment. They are a busy shop, but seem to be able to work people in if they can. At least they have full hook -ups so the wait is not bad. Steve

Right Linda, we have used them a few times and were well pleased. They have full hook ups there too so that helps. Nice to have people that understand the RV life. Steve

Yeah, I miss him too, he was a great friend, and kept us all on our toes! We have been parked at Sundance RV Resort on the Calif side of the Colorado just north of Emerald cove. After Q we just needed to rest for a while and then we both got sick. AAarrgghh! Better now, but we didn't even get out of the bus for a week or so. Now we age going to put the boat in tomorrow and see if we can do a little boating before we leave here. We have an appointment with Redlands RV on March first, so we'll be there for 10 days or so. We are having the steering gearbox rebuilt (too much slack, and this one is not adjustable) so maybe the bus will drive a little better. 63 degrees here and nice and sunny, so sitting in the lawn chair is fine. Matter of fact it's calling me right now......Till later. Steve

Yup, you shoulda "come on down"!

We're on our way to Q right now. In parker picking up a few items so we should be there in an hour or so.

Yikes, Roger! Good to get that done while you're somewhere with a good address. Q has plenty of "parts" but you have to look a little while for them. I managed to do some of that while I was waiting for the body work to be finished in Red Bay Alabama. Nothing like being near the factory to make sure all the parts are available. Having a cold one must mean your ice maker works!! Steve