In Harlingen, TX at Tropic Winds RV Park Oct 11th for the Winter

Arrived back in Harlingen yesterday.  Rained for 50 miles just before arriving.  No problems.  Park Model in good shape.

June 6th:  Shark fishing with Bob and Dan on Sout Padre.

 Charge canon to 105 psi.

Bob firing the shark canon.  No sharks today, just a few small whity''s & catfish.
63 miles one way from park to mile marker 9.

In Stockdale, TX at Quail Ridge RV Park for one night Oct 10th

Drove from Bridgeport to Stockdale ( 330 miles ) today.  Stopped in Quail Ridge RV Park for the night.  Finish trip to Harlingen Wednesday.  Went around Fort Worth, West to Jackson, then south on 281 to Lampasses, then over to I35.  I130 tow around Austin and San Antonio.

 Space is Not level.  I have back tires off ground and passenger side is low.  I used all my blocks and boards under back.  Connected to electricity and cable only.

In Bridgeport at Baylanding Thousand Trails Sept 19 - Oct 9th

Drove from Oklahoma City today south down I-35 to Bridgeport Baylanding Thousand Trails park space #151.  $3 per night for 50 amp.  No sewer.  Full hook up sites were NOT available.  Most were Annualled.  Not fair for those of us that are travelling and need 50 amp full hookups.

Tuesday evening we had a severe thunderstorm after dark.  Lots of lightning and rain.

Sunday day, Sept 24th
    Went soaring at Decatur Airport.

Two gliders ( my Russia AC 4, 1-26, & Cessna Ag wagon- tow plane )

I flew the 1-26 twice and the Russia once.

I made it to cloud base (5000 ft).  One hour flight.

 I view of Decatur below.

Tuesday, Sept 26:
   Moved from space #151 with no sewer, to #124 full hookups.  Parked next to Ken and Polly (RV Repairman).  Gentle rain last night.


Friday, Sept 29:
     It has rained all week.  Low 60''s at night to 80 during day.  Tom is at his deer lease all weekend.  Maybe John will tow.  Rain will kill lift.
Saturday, Sept 30:
   I was right, no lift today.  I was the only pilot that showed up (Jim also).  So decided not to fly today.  Try again Sunday.

Tonight we drove to south Fort Worth to meet Jim and Francis for supper:

Sunday, Oct 1st:
    Soaring was marginal today:  three flights totalling 1 hour 45 min.  Maximum altitude 2700 feet.  Main A/C trying to fail.  Breaker tripped once.  Secondary A/C is keeping up tonight.
Monday, Oct 2nd:
     Talked to Ken (remote rv repair).  He thinks it is the thermostat.  Went to NRS in Decatur and picked up a replacement ($115).  Old thermostat started working again.  Will have Ken replace sometime this week.
Ken replaced the thermostat thursday.  Problem is NOT fixed.  Fan motor sometimes does not turn on, then compressor motor heats up and trips the breaker.

Friday, Oct 6th:
    Ate supper at Catfish Charlies just north of Decatur.  Maybe the best catfish in TX.

 Harvest moon just left of ghost.

Saturday, Oct 7th:
   No lift today, so we did not get the tow plane out.  Ate at Yesterday's in Bridgeport tonight.  Chicken Fried Steak (Texas Style) covered in chili, beans, cheese, and jalapenoes.  I added a little ketchup.  This was my kind of chicken fried!!  Okra and chorizo beans on the side.

Sunday, Oct 8th
    One flight in 1-26.  One hour, 4000 max, clear sky, poor lift, light winds from SW.
Monday, Oct 9th:  our last night in Baylanding.

In Oklahoma City at Rockwell RV park sept 15-18 for 4 nights

Drove from Amarillo to Oklahoma City (Rockwell RV Park $40/day) 255 miles.  Had to go by FX before leaving Amarillo to get wiring to Jeep fixed.  BLUE ox wired the connecting cable wrong.  Blew two pins fuses in coach.  Took hour to find fuse box ( passenger side back compartment under black box in top right side)  no charge.

Jeep pulled good behind MH.  Very easy to connect / disconnect.

In space #73...  good shade

Leaving Tuesday, Sept 18th south for Baylanding Thousand Trails Park
 in Bridgeport, Tx.

In Amarillo, TX at Oasis RV Park Sept 8-15

Drove from Capulin, NM to Amarillo (190 miles) today.  Checked into Oasis RV Park
For a week (Sept 8-15) in space 164. $195/week, $27.85/day.

Asphalt / concrete pull thru spaces with table, good wifi, & cable.  Small trees.
Temp in low 80's, 20 mph gusty winds.

Saturday, Sept. 9th:
    Traded in the Nissan Sentra for a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport at All Star Dodge
In Amarillo.  Local custom shop (FX) will install Blue Ox flat tow system on MH & Jeep this week.

Wednesday, Sept 13:
   Drove to Palo Duro Canyon State Park:

Texas residents 65 or over can get a Texas Passport that will get you into all Texas state parks for half price.

In Capulin, NM at Capulin RV Park for 1 night Sept 7th

Drove from Cheyenne, WY down I-25 thru Colorado & Raton NM.  Turned toward Clay ton on state 87.  Stopped in Capulin RV park for one night($29) water and electric only.  (320 miles).  On to Amarillo Friday(190 miles).

In Cheyenne, WY at AB Camping for 2 nights Sept 5-6

Drove today Tuesday, sept. 5th from Rapid City, SD 300 miles south to Cheyenne, WY. To AB Camping RV Park ($46/night, no good Sam discount) staying 2 nights Tues-wed.  Ate BBQ at the cafe in the park this evening, very good. In gravel pull thru with shade, table, & cable.
   http://www.campcheyenne.com/index.html

Filled up at Flying J in Cheyenne, 49 gal / $140.63, $2.81 per gal.
Leaving thursday, sept. 7th south on I-25 thru Denver down to around Raton, NM,
Which is just over 320 miles.  Then on to Amarillo, which is just another 190 miles.

In Rapid City, SD at Lake Park campground Aug 22- Sept. 5th

Drove from Hardin, MT to Rapid City, SD (329 miles).  Checked into Lake Park campground ($398/week or $56.86/day).  Gravel pull thru, lots of trees.  Next to lake, table.  Cable cost $5/day extra.  Decided to use antenna instead.
   http://www.lakeparkcampground.com

Thursday, Aug. 24th:
    Drove west to Sturgis, then south to Deadwood.  Deadwood was having a car show.

Decided to stay another week, so we would not have trouble over labor day holiday.
Booked until Sept. 5th

Saturday, August 26:
   Ft Hayes tour to Mount Rushmore and Black Hills.  All day tour. Picked us up at 7:15 am, brouht us back around 9:00 pm.($98/each)  breakfast & chuck wagon dinner included.

 Crazy Horse mold of monument:

 Mount Rushmore:

 Crazy Horse started 1948, current in 2017.

Monday, Aug 27:
    Drove thru Badlands National Park.

Wednesday, Aug 30:
   Drove to Hill City, rode the train round trip to Keystone and back. ($63).Then drove to Keystone.  Had sign made ($130), then ate supper.

 Buffalo Stew in a bread bowl.

Jan ate buffalo chopped steak.

Thursday, Aug 31st:
   Drove back thru Sturgis to Deadwood.
Mustang car rally on main street:

Phillips 66 gas pumps:

 One hour bus tour:

Great burger at Mustang Sallys:

Made 2 day reservation in AB Camping in Cheyenne, WY arrive Sept 5th.
   http://www.campcheyenne.com

Rest for one day, then on to Raton, NM.