noteven Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 So the fall weather musta thought I was hooked on the rv “fiver” not a equipment flatbed so it did this: Temperature just below freezing to contribute to minimum traction. Off we go on a 400 mile round trip. Ice, slush with wagon ruts, hard snowfall at times... Bit of excitement on the empty leg climbing up a 3/4 mile right hand 6ish percent slush and ice covered curve out of a small valley when empty cow truck ahead spins out. Had to do the “No one coming?” and out in the left lane grab a quick downshift (9 speed Fuller I shift) go around the cow truck, uphill, on a right hand curve, scratching for tractions, tickle toe on the throttle, lug down, trans stays in gear (9 speed Fuller I shift) pussyfoot over the top at 914 rpm... For once the gods of oncoming traffic co-operated. And then I’m like, “Dang it! No dash cam!” Anyway I only posted this because no, I didn’t have a dash cam so therefore yes, I missed a golden opportunity to post Drama Video to Launch a U toob and label it OMG and Almost Died and Freak Storm and be lectured by The Global Hall Monitors about nearly killing everyone. For that I apologize. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Location, Location, Location? I saw some that that last winter, Be safe. Clay Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Thanks Clay... ya straggled back in the dark, a ton or two of ice hanging off the rig. It should melt in the next day or two. Flyover Country Alberta, east of Red Deer. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Just for your info. We are in Arizona so help is a long way off. But last year we were there in the snow Sitting in Flagstt Az for breakfast. Safe Travels,. Vern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Hey Vern glad to hear youse guys made it unsnowed on. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Would trade you our 78 degrees for a high today. Fan going and Ac on, still hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted November 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Hi Pete going to follow the geeses pretty soon. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Are you sure those geeses aren't in front of you. Or I guess we were in the midst of them. Now come to think about it there were no traveling birds seen on my fishing trip. But we did see snow on the passenger side of the road on one pass. The DW did not say anything about that subject. I am going to unload my snow shovel this am. The tire chains can stay in place. keep us post as to your travels,. Vern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 We haven't seen snow , but for a few pictures , in about 8 years . Thankfully . Good luck with your attempt at escape . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted November 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 A small squadron flew low over my camp the other day. Their GPS’s’z were guiding them on a heading of 180 degrees... I don’t speak goose but I google translated what they said: B’bye! "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Are going to follow them this winter. Or should I send you some canned sunshine. Safe Travels,. Vern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Hi Vern yes I will be following them. I was helping with a very late harvest due to global warming snow in September and tying off some other loose ends. Overcast and 0F overnight here but warming already supposed to get maybe into low 20F with a inch of snow. Sunny days coming and more “normal” temps so it will be “chocks away” and I’m off. The migration this year is going to be with my pickup and camper for a more aimless rideabout experience than ever. North Ranch country is on the very loose itini...itenu...ittena.... plan for sure. You think my Big Rig looks like the Clampett’s wait till you see this one. I might have to park in the brush North of you and throw a note in on a rock.... "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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