Saturday, May 7, 2022

To Flagstaff in J&H RV park 2 nights May 7-8

 Drove from Albuquerque  on I40 to Flagstaff, 320 miles. Stopped twice at Flying J truck stops for fuel (15 gallons, then 19 gallons).  Wind was terrible (from SW 20-30 gusty). 

Took exit 211 off I40 toward highway 89.  Once on 89, just 2 miles to park.

J&H RV park rates $138 for two nights, $69/night.  Gravel space with trees, fairly level,  good cable.  JoAnn & Harvey Mickelson












WiFi is not bad, better than most RV parks



Thursday, May 5, 2022

To Albuquerque, American RV resort, 2 nights, May 5-6

 Drove from Lubbock to Albuquerque today.  Took highway 87. All the way to I40.  Divided highway in TX, 2 lane in NM and much rougher.  322 miles.  Lots of cross wind.  Had to slow down for each small town.  

American pull thru #209. Concrete level pads, cable.  2 nights $120.70($60.35/night). WiFi is worthless.

Filled up at Loves across the exit (149) on TSD card. Deisel is still tooooo high.($5.58 at pump,  TSD price $5.30)  according to open road app, UT prices are 20 cents cheaper.





Got Grit on TV.  Bought two new water holes at Walmart.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

To Lubbock at 289 RV Park Tuesday May 3-4, 2 nights

 Drove from Kerrville to Lubbock today tuesday May 3nd, 344 mile.  Took I10 W to Junction, turned N on 83 to Eden, took 87 NW all the way to Lubbock.  Checked in 289 RV park for 2 nights ($33/night).  Stopped at Sams for diesel (4.78)..one diesel pump working.  I needed 50 gal.  Pump stopped at $125, 26 gal.  Second transaction $98, 20.46 gal).







I got on roof and took cover off A/C.  Turned it on.  Did not notice any problems.

Went back on roof with compressed air.  Blew out water line.  Will see if I did any good.

Went to O'Reilly and bought gallon of Zerex antifreeze,   then came home to find the lower radiator hose leaking.  Tightened up hose clamp,  then used half a gallon to refill overflow tank.  Cleaned up taped solar cables.

Tornado watch this evening in Lubbock.

Sunday, May 1, 2022

To Kerrville at Buckhorn Lake RV resort May 1st for 2 nights

 Drove from harlingen today Sunday May 1st to Kerrville Buckhorn Lake RV park. 324 miles.  Left at 9:00 am stopped in Comfort Loves for diesel. (54 gal, $284.97 at pump).  Arrived about 4:00 pm. Space #6080 pull thru.  We are on our way in Junction, UT.  Next stop Lubbock.

Buckhorn pass thru #6080 cost $49.50/night in middle of park.





2100 Monday night: main A/C condensation is dripping inside drivers side slide over my chair.  I think it is froze up.  Will leave it off til we get to Lubbock.


Monday, November 29, 2021

To Harlingen from Kerrville Nov 29th, for Winter Season 2021-2022

Drove from Kerrville to Harlingen today.  Left Buckhorn RV about 9:00. Arrived in Harlingen at 4:45 pm.  Lost 30-40 minutes on 410 backup behind car accident.  Filled up at Ranger truckstop (42.5 gal , $158 on TSD card).   Coach ran good.

Alan & Kay are staying in our RV in space # 392 starting last week of Nov.  There coach broke down in Oklahoma City (Rush trucking).  Took 2 months to get fixed.  Alan and I drove up and drove back the RV with Jeep in tow Jan 27-28. 813 miles one way.

Now both coaches are in space 392.  Rain is keeping us from moving mine back in storage area.

Feb 14th Valentine's dinner & show:




Feb 17th:2022-   nominated for Advisory  Board, 4 year term

April 1: last month in Harlingen.  We leave May 1st headed toward Junction, UT.  Stops in Kerrville,  Lubbock, Albuquerque,  Flagstaff.  2 nights each.  Arrive in Junction May 9th-10th.



Sunday, November 14, 2021

To Kerrville, TX Buckhorn Lakeside RV resort for 2 weeks Nov 15-29, 2021

 Leaving Monday Nov. 15 for Kerrville, Tx.  Buckhorn RV resort for 2 weeks. 320 miles

Back on 29th. Cost $528.70($37.76/day) for 2 weeks, site 6098, row just before bridge(drive forward into site).  WiFi excellent,   cable is good.

Arrived about 3:00 pm with Tom/Bev Blair.  Tom's rig below in site 6097.




Tuesday, Nov 23: played 9 holes of golf with Tom.  I am definitely a beginner.  Cost $24/each which included a cart.  We warmed up at driving range first.

I basically played with 4 clubs:  hybrid driver,  #3 driver, pitching wedge, & putter.

We had several nights get down in the high 30's with daytime highes in the 50's.

The kids stay wrapped up in blankets in the early mornings on our cold days.




Wednesday, September 1, 2021

To Harlingen from Kerrville Sept 2nd, 2021 for Winter


 Sept 2nd Thursday traveling from Kerrville, TX (Buckhorn Lake RV) to home 319 miles.

Stop at Loves in Comfort to fill up on I10. Then filled up again at Road Ranger in Harlingen.  40 gallons.  Arrived about 3:30.  MH is ok.  Parked RV in space 171

Meter = 7510.


It's official,  we are going to be camp hosts at Junction RV park in Junction, UT for 2022 season (10/22/2021)