Jay Carter Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hey Joe, we are leaving for "Bit of Heaven" in Donna, Monday or Tues. Give us a shout when you get close. Jay n Fay Carter and Lulu 01 Fleetwood Expedition,DP 07 Saturn Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Wow what a once in lifetime opportunity we had this week. This was the week that the new juvinile (captive breed) Mississippi Sandhill cranes were released here at the refuge.This is not something that the public would ever get to see happen. Ron & I were permitted to go along with the biology staff to witness the event. I was actually permitted to band one of the birds before it was released. As if that wasn't cool enough something happened that even the head biologist had never seen. A pair of adult cranes actually came into the release pen (it has no roof) while we were still there. These wild, critically endangered birds are of course very afraid of humans and like all wildbirds spook at the drop of a hat. They look just like the migratory cranes that you will see in other parts of the country but these are a none migratory species and they have only been able to increase the population from 30 in the late 70's to about 120 today. So if any of you ever wonder why we volunteer......this would be it!! Every one enjoy their travels... Trisha..if you drive over the mountain and land in Ridgecrest, CA wave hello to the front gate of the military base...Ron & I were stationed there in the mid 70's and we are hoping to go back for a visit one day. We loved Death Valley when we lived there. Take a run up US395 to Manzanar NHP...it is a sobering reminder of WWII and the lives of our Japanese citizens. Hugs All Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norahg Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Bull Head City to fill up the gas tanks, ($2.25 for reg here). Joe, It's good to hear that the fuel is about .20 cheaper there than here, especially since we are headed for Arizona in a week or so. Linda and Ron, still coming your way; just a week later than we planned. Since in Georgia, but will be down your way by the end of next week. We still plan to come by the refuge to see you and some cranes. Norah & Howie Norah & Howie Christmas Monkey's Excellent Adventure Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeandMarcia Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 $2.59 in Yuma yesterday. Chasing the 70's You can follow us using My link I may not know what town I will be sleeping in, But I know I'll be sleeping in MY bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norahg Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 We're sitting at Rainbow Plantation until Thursday morning when we'll make the long drive to Biloxi for 2 days. Then it's all points west to Benson, Arizona. We may decided to make a couple of stops in Texas along the way. We would love to see some 07ers as we travel west, so let us know where you are. Hugs, Norah & Howie Norah & Howie Christmas Monkey's Excellent Adventure Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelandschliep Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 We've hit one of those "bumps in the road". Cathy's mom was admitted to the hospital with major pain and will need some help. Cathy is flying home from Kansas City for two weeks to tend to this. We're sure it's not a major item but surely a fore taste of what's to come as the parents age. Onward and Upward. Leland & Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Leland & Cathy...Hugs to both of you. We moved my Mom to a nursing home last week and I keep waiting for the call that I need to go there. Howie & Norah....can't wait to see you. Can't promise a crane will appear but ya never know!!!! Our fellow volunteers have arrived and they are fellow Escapees. We have already had a campfire and a meal together...so it looks like a sociable couple months ahead. Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlnewby Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Then it's all points west to Benson, Arizona. We may decided to make a couple of stops in Texas along the way. We would love to see some 07ers as we travel west, so let us know where you are. Hugs, Norah & Howie Not sure you'll swing this far south on your way through Texas, but just in case, we're in Weslaco. Is anyone else down here in the RGV yet? Low 80s and sunny Leland & Cathy - hope all goes well with your mom. My mom says we're at that sandwich generation stage - between elderly parents and grandkids! Keeps us all out of trouble, I guess. John & Lora http://southfromalaska2.blogspot.com/ 2003 Foretravel U320 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Class of '07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGuy Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Leland and Cathy...sorry to hear about Mom...good luck and we'll be thinking of you! We just landed at Raccoon Valley for a few days on our way south to Myrtle Beach...just missed the Ice Cream Social tonight.... Linda...sounds like things are going well at the Refuge. Enjoy! John and Lora and Jay and Fay...we'll be in South TX in January...hope to see you! HUGS! M&B Bob and Mollywww.moonriverandwe.blogspot.comTwo drifters...off to see the world....SKP #73997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelandschliep Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 You know, some times I just generate campfire stories by the bushel. Sunday I put my sweetie on the plane to take care of her mom. Today I decided to go "camping" instead of just waiting around for her to get back. I scouted a good place, loaded up the MH, Hitched up the car, put my keys in the ignition and locked the door.... Just after the slam I realized that the wife probably had her keys in her purse... In Montana. Yep, I'm hitched and can't unhitch till she mails me the key. Gads. At least I can travel. I am out at a Kansas State Fishing lake outside of Baldwin City Ks. Beautiful place to watch the World Series at. Leland & Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeandMarcia Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Leland, I did almost the same thing a couple weeks ago, we got home from somewhere and I locked the car like I always do, but this time I forgot to take the keys out. Marcia's was in ot too. After I tried a coat hanger I thought about the roadside service, Marcia called and locked up keys were covered so we just waited the 90 minuets for the guy to come out and pick the lock. It was really cool the way he did it. He took an small airbag and stuck it between the roof and the door, pumped it a few times to make a hole large enough to get a flexible rod through and push the unlock button. Did you call your roadside service? Chasing the 70's You can follow us using My link I may not know what town I will be sleeping in, But I know I'll be sleeping in MY bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelandschliep Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Leland, I Did you call your roadside service? Good Thought Joe. Now if I hadn't parked in a place with no cell service..... I'll try that though. Appreciate the idea. bout time I got some use of that. (NOT that I care to have troubles) Leland & Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefneon Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Howdy! Leland, Joe and others that may have locked their keys inside the vehicle. One option is if your vehicle has automatic door opener you can call you spouse our another which may have another device. While talking to them on the cellular phone next to the vehicle your locked out of have them activate the remove over the phone. This should open the vehicle door. Learned this little trick helping out all those folks that locked them self out at all the events I worked during my LEO days. Thats basicly how Onstar does it I've been told. Of course this will not work if you don't have cellular service. "Happy Trails" chiefneon "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhome Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sorry to hear about Cathy's mom. We hope all goes well. We had a dummy key made. One with no chip so it will not start the engine but will turn on the accessories switch, release the steering wheel and power the brake buddy. Safe Travels Jim and Nancy Tidball 2004 Dutch Star 4025 2006 Honda CRV http://runningdownourdream.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigredoes Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hey Jim "I have a DUMMY key too" well at least that is what Jean says....... CheersGreg and JeanMadison, SD“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelandschliep Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 We had a dummy key made. One with no chip so it will not start the engine but will turn on the accessories switch, release the steering wheel and power the brake buddy. Safe Travels Update: The road service sent a guy who got me unlocked. No extra charge. He was a little bit stymied because his plan was to hit the electric lock button but with the vehicle in "dead" mode for towing that doesn't work His next plan was to pull the handle on the inside. This doesn't work either as the handle just pushes the electric lock - see above. He was pulling his hair when he pulled out this little bag of wires (professionl coat hangers) I picked up one while he was scratching and pulled up the knob. Game over. I went to two hardware stores to get a "dummy key" made and they don't even have a blank that will work. Must got to Chevy. I'll do that. In the mean time I'm thinking of tying a strin around the pull up knob and taping it to the inside of the door where I can get it in an emergency but where it won't show. I'll let you know how that works. Greg, All I can say is "at least you are a key person". Joe, they used the little air bag thingy. Cute trick. On the Mother in law scene, no improvement but they are getting more and more info. At the moment the guess is"pinched nerve" but that's not my guess. Say a little prayer. Leland & Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty cassidy Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Maybe we loners have something to teach to the more traditionals. Get one of those little magnetic boxes (two if you have a trailer or toad) and put your key copies in them on the undercarriage. I'm off to Benson tomorrow for a week, then will do the winter in Tucson, Yuma, Salton Sea, and Q. Pretty much within reach if there's a gathering or happening this winter. Looking forward to seeing a lot of you along the way! 2007 Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD (Green) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Whoa Greg now THAT could be an interesting campfire story Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrypatti Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 We are moving from Harrison, AR to Branson, MO tomorrow to go to the Lakeside RV Park for a SMART Chapter Muster/Rally. We will be there until the 12th when we return to Harrison & the grandson, Beckett. Cathy, good luck with your Mom & safe travels. Leland, good luck with staying out of trouble & being on your own until Cathy gets back! ;-) Did you have 2 "dummy" keys made just in case? You could always put one in your wallet... just an idea. You can never have too many contingency plans... sometimes called backup backup plans. ;-) Linda good luck with your Mom & her new living arrangements. Everybody travel safe, watch the weather & keep your spare/dummy keys handy. ;-) Oh yes, don't forget to have fun, enjoy the scenery & stop to smell the "roses". Patti & Hank Landry Molly & Scooter- Boston Terriers 2009 Phaeton toad: 07 Silver Toyota landrypatti@yahoo.com http://woodalls.mytripjournal.com/HankandPatti Location: Paradise South, Mercedes, Tx for the winter of 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norahg Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Glad to hear that the key problem was resolved; we have made notes on all the great solutions, so that we will be prepared when it happens to us too. Marty, your winter plans sound much like ours--bumming around the deserts Jan - Feb; looking forward to some campfires, happy hours, and potlucks Again our plans have changed just a bit. We will move on to Biloxi tomorrow with a stop at the Crane Refuge to see Ron and Linda at work. Then on Saturday we'll make a bee-line for the RGV spending a week before heading westward to Benson until it's time to make the trek to S. California and Christmas with the kids and g-kids. Hugs, Howie and Norah Norah & Howie Christmas Monkey's Excellent Adventure Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelandschliep Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Norah - I never understood that phrase "bee-line" Everytime I ever watched a bee, they just wandered around from flower to flower yet some folks use it to mean a straight line?? I'm confused. (Of course that's a normal state for me) Hank, the one time years ago when I had an extra key in my wallet, I stopped along a country road to improve the greenery and automatically locked the car door. You bet, my wallet was too fat and I had taken it out of my pocket and laid it up on top of the dash. Is there a backup backup backup plan out there? I think I'll just leave the darn thing unlocked. Leland & Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Norah we can't wait to see you! Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigredoes Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Norah we can't wait to see you!...... Hmmmm Howie....I am NOT feeling the LOVE here !!!! CheersGreg and JeanMadison, SD“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeandMarcia Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Poor Howie, he gets left out a lot. Leland, just never lock the car and you won't have that problem. Chasing the 70's You can follow us using My link I may not know what town I will be sleeping in, But I know I'll be sleeping in MY bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norahg Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Norah - I never understood that phrase "bee-line" Everytime I ever watched a bee, they just wandered around from flower to flower yet some folks use it to mean a straight line?? I'm confused. (Of course that's a normal state for me) Well, if you could looked at the way we've traveled over the last few years you would understand. There is nothing about a straight line from anywhere we've been to anywhere we're going. Norah Norah & Howie Christmas Monkey's Excellent Adventure Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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