The Class-less Class

[IYQ]

Not a nice day in Deming. The sun came out right on schedule. But, the wind never left from yesterday. It never got out of the 40's all day. I tried to do a little work outside but my hands got so cold, I Made more mistakes than progress.

 

This evening I took two of the cowgirls out for pizza. It was a new Pizza place. It was very good. Super thin crust and very tasty sauce

[desertranger]

The reporter was standing outside and in the background the streets were wet but clear of snow. I hear where you're coming from Ranger, but where I come from, if we took the advice to "stay off the roads" we'd never go to work, etc.!

 

A few years ago I was caught in a blizzard in the high desert. An 80 mile drive from Yucca to Desert Center to Palm Springs in snow and ice. I guess you Easterners would take in stride. Even with chains and AWD it was kind of scary. In my life I can only remember driving in that weather a few times. Mostly in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mtns and hi-desert. It's all relative to what your used to. Flip the coin, try driving when it's 120* and there's a major sandstorm on the other side of the windshield with visibility close to zero.

[steved44]

Well, shoot, I missed a couple of you guys. We made a quick trip to Sanibel Island yesterday and didn't look at the map to see that Paul and Sue had moved to Ft. Myers. We drove down there in the car Wed, stayed on the island that night and returned to a family gathering in St. Pete Beach yesterday. Now we are getting ready to head out to New Orleans to meet up with Carol's nephew before we go to McKinney Texas to get MCD shades installed. All of this is happening too fast. If you go to Sanibel Island, a must see is the RV park (only one on the island) where all the birds are. Some mornings at 10:00 they have a parrot show, which we caught the tail end of and was really nice. Traffic on the island, however, is bad as a few other people seem to have discovered the place. Well time to pick up the mail, almost forgot we ordered it. Steve

[Roger & Lynn]

A few years ago I was caught in a blizzard in the high desert. An 80 mile drive from Yucca to Desert Center to Palm Springs in snow and ice. I guess you Easterners would take in stride. Even with chains and AWD it was kind of scary. In my life I can only remember driving in that weather a few times. Mostly in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mtns and hi-desert. It's all relative to what your used to. Flip the coin, try driving when it's 120* and there's a major sandstorm on the other side of the windshield with visibility close to zero.

 

Ranger, that's some rough driving no matter where you're from!

[soos]

Gee, Steve, Paul said he felt a breeze the other day- must have been you, whizzing by us!Sorry to have missed you two

How was the cruise?

All of you pooooooor souls who are dodging snowflakes in AZ, who knew?We're meeting up with Eric and Karla for dinner on Sunday, Yay!

 

 

 

 

[IYQ]

Gee, Steve, Paul said he felt a breeze the other day- must have been you, whizzing by us!Sorry to have missed you two

How was the cruise?

All of you pooooooor souls who are dodging snowflakes in AZ, who knew?We're meeting up with Eric and Karla for dinner on Sunday, Yay!

Soos, that breeze wasn't caused by Steve going by so fast. It was caused by him talking about the rest of us so much. Or, mayby he was cutting a few Zzzzzzzzsss and had his mouth open.

 

The Weather guy is saying well get another bone chiller on Sunday and possibly some of the S--w we didn't get the other day while the Benson crowd was out slipping around on it. After that is over I'm really hoping He'll be right just once in his life. He says it will start warming up again. I'm all for that. It's been a long time since I've been able to complain about the weather being too HOT. Six of us LoW's went out for steaks tonight. Very good. 14 others went out for a fish dinner to a different restaurant. Yuk. I wonder why I can't seem to loose any weight.

[roadhousecharley]

Ya'll are not selling me on the Southwest with all this talk about cold weather. I don't mind snow as long as it never gets below 60 degrees.

[desertranger]

Ranger, that's some rough driving no matter where you're from!

 

You have a point. Anytime visibility is below what yor confortable with you should wait it out.

[palamine]

Overton, oooo Overton. The last time we were here we left because hunting season opened that morning and it was like World War III. TODAY there is a Las Vegas Retreivers Club meet here and there are hundreds of hunters and hundreds of dogs. One guy, two sites down, upon returning in his big diesel pick-up at 1:30 am left his generator on all night.

 

The shooting is about to begin. You know how much I hate guns. AND they bring their own ducks. Hundreds of ducks, in cages, about to meet their death.

 

But we still love Overton.

[Striper]

Overton, oooo Overton. The last time we were here we left because hunting season opened that morning and it was like World War III. TODAY there is a Las Vegas Retreivers Club meet here and there are hundreds of hunters and hundreds of dogs. One guy, two sites down, upon returning in his big diesel pick-up at 1:30 am left his generator on all night.

 

The shooting is about to begin. You know how much I hate guns. AND they bring their own ducks. Hundreds of ducks, in cages, about to meet their death.

 

But we still love Overton.

 

 

Duck is good eating.

 

Joe

[steved44]

Gee, Steve, Paul said he felt a breeze the other day- must have been you, whizzing by us!Sorry to have missed you two

How was the cruise?

All of you pooooooor souls who are dodging snowflakes in AZ, who knew?We're meeting up with Eric and Karla for dinner on Sunday, Yay!

 

Unfortunately we were on too tight of a schedule when we went down there. Now we are at Walmart in Tallahassee tonight headed for New Orleans.

 

We had a great time on the cruise. We waited until the last minute to book it and got a pretty good deal. We were only parked about 9 miles from the cruise terminal so we could swoop in and get a deal. It was for 7 days and we stopped at four countries. Cozumel, Belize, Honduras and Grand Cayman. Food was great and the weather couldn't have been better. We rented a car on two of the stops, so weren't tied down by a tour bus and that was a good way to go. They don't have any driving laws to speak of over there, so I was glad to get the rental back in one piece. At least we didn't have the trouble our sister ship had!!! Sure glad we missed drifting around the gulf eating cucumber sandwiches. Hmmmmmmm

[Wanderin]

Overton, oooo Overton. The last time we were here we left because hunting season opened that morning and it was like World War III. TODAY there is a Las Vegas Retreivers Club meet here and there are hundreds of hunters and hundreds of dogs. One guy, two sites down, upon returning in his big diesel pick-up at 1:30 am left his generator on all night.

 

The shooting is about to begin. You know how much I hate guns. AND they bring their own ducks. Hundreds of ducks, in cages, about to meet their death.

 

But we still love Overton.

I wouldn't like the guns either! I wouldn't like the diesel truck running either! Maybe they'll all go home after Sunday. Now the part about bringing their own ducks, that makes it even worse.

 

Weather was pretty nice yesterday. We had a list of things to accomplish. We've had to delay our departure by one week. We're sure ready to get out of here though. I'm heading back to Portland on Monday (aargh!) but returning Tuesday night. We hope to be on the road again Thursday ... well, as far as Camping World for some service work. Whether we head west the next day to Palm Springs are to Lake Havasu is still unknown.

[Guest coldsmoke]

I wouldn't like the guns either! I wouldn't like the diesel truck running either! Maybe they'll all go home after Sunday. Now the part about bringing their own ducks, that makes it even worse.

 

Weather was pretty nice yesterday. We had a list of things to accomplish. We've had to delay our departure by one week. We're sure ready to get out of here though. I'm heading back to Portland on Monday (aargh!) but returning Tuesday night. We hope to be on the road again Thursday ... well, as far as Camping World for some service work. Whether we head west the next day to Palm Springs are to Lake Havasu is still unknown.

j and t

looks like we wont be able to make it to petaluma.

sorry, but maybe later in oregon or seattle area..

mike and deb

 

ps i love blasting ducks !!!!

[Wanderin]

j and t

looks like we wont be able to make it to petaluma.

sorry, but maybe later in oregon or seattle area..

mike and deb

 

 

We understand! Our plans have sure been changed a lot recently too.

[IYQ]

I'm going to invest in Dramamine. The way my rig is rocking and rolling in this wind, I know there are a lot of people getting seasick out there. 55 MPH winds and only 43 degrees in the middle of the afternoon. The wearher guy says we'll get one day reprieve then hit again on Tuesday. Yuck. I was able to work outside until almost noon tough. I've got my slide pulled in and because of my office chair I can't get into the frig. Maybe that's a good thing. When I send this I hope it can buck the wind and get to you guys that are West of me.

[Roger & Lynn]

I'm going to invest in Dramamine. The way my rig is rocking and rolling in this wind, I know there are a lot of people getting seasick out there. 55 MPH winds and only 43 degrees in the middle of the afternoon. The wearher guy says we'll get one day reprieve then hit again on Tuesday. Yuck. I was able to work outside until almost noon tough. I've got my slide pulled in and because of my office chair I can't get into the frig. Maybe that's a good thing. When I send this I hope it can buck the wind and get to you guys that are West of me.

 

Sounds like what we're having here in Benson...even felt a few "earthquakes" unusual for for an Airstream!

[desertranger]

It was rocking here last night too. Really upset Jin. He wouldn't settle at all.

[Lavinmh]

Unfortunately we were on too tight of a schedule when we went down there. Now we are at Walmart in Tallahassee tonight headed for New Orleans.

 

We had a great time on the cruise. We waited until the last minute to book it and got a pretty good deal. We were only parked about 9 miles from the cruise terminal so we could swoop in and get a deal. It was for 7 days and we stopped at four countries. Cozumel, Belize, Honduras and Grand Cayman. Food was great and the weather couldn't have been better. We rented a car on two of the stops, so weren't tied down by a tour bus and that was a good way to go. They don't have any driving laws to speak of over there, so I was glad to get the rental back in one piece. At least we didn't have the trouble our sister ship had!!! Sure glad we missed drifting around the gulf eating cucumber sandwiches. Hmmmmmmm

 

We are heading toward New Orleans also. Should be there the 1st of March. Will be boondocking at Boomtown Casino for about 4 days. Maybe we can meet up somewhere?

[sandsys]

Well, I'm pleased to report my Scoot did not blow away in the winds we've been having. I thought I might have to chain it to the picnic table but it rocks less than the RV does. Good to know it is so stable.

 

Linda Sand

[dlcarsonak]

Wind started here about 10 am and lasted until dark 30. Nice this morning. (26 deg.) We are heading to "The Ranch" today. It will take two days to get there. We are in Naco, Az. Good Dentist on the other side of the fence.

 

We will stay tonight in Las Crusis, NM. then to (our winter home).

 

I know D has been posting, but I will chip in and say "Great to meet everone at Q".

 

Safe travels

 

See you next year, if not sooner

 

Glyn

[palamine]

Wind started here about 10 am and lasted until dark 30. Nice this morning. (26 deg.) We are heading to "The Ranch" today. It will take two days to get there. We are in Naco, Az. Good Dentist on the other side of the fence.

 

We will stay tonight in Las Crusis, NM. then to (our winter home).

 

I know D has been posting, but I will chip in and say "Great to meet everone at Q".

 

Safe travels

 

See you next year, if not sooner

 

Glyn

 

Yes, it was really nice to meet you guys too. Hope we will cross paths again next winter.

 

{{{{HUGS}}}}

[IYQ]

I Worked on my truck most of the mornimg after it got warm enough to take my hands out of my pockets. This afternoon I sorted a lot of my junk and got what was left put away nice and neat so I'll probable never find it again. By dinner time I was totally wasted so I went out for pork ribs. Well somebody has to reward me for all that work.

[desertranger]

I've discovered that having the flu for 2 weeks produces a lot of laundry and a big mess. Been cleaning all day.

[hicksco]

I watch salt in most foods so I don't have to give up others that are naturally salty, like cheese. Today I made a bowl with canned beans. They are loaded with salt. So, I added a can of no salt diced tomatoes and some of the no salt turkey I fixed yesterday. Then added some no salt. Onions and mushroons with garlic powder. It was good and the over all salt content was moderate. I figure I get about 1500mg of salt a day.

 

I had good intentions today but every thing I tried to do, I found I needed something from the store. It being Sunday I ended up doing nothing.

 

 

 

Have you tried to use Mrs Dash seasonings? There are so many choices and it really adds great flavor....

[Onthego]

We're back at the Lazy L&L in New Braunfels. The winds blew hard here yesterday, gusts over 50 mph. Last night we had a potluck dinner where the dish had to have alcohol in the ingredients. Some great food. I turned in my Elks application about 2 weeks ago, hope I'm in by the end of March. Sunny and around 70 for the next week.

 

Be safe everyone.

 

Jeff