Our Location today is Dream Catcher RV
Park, Deming, New Mexico, U.S.A.
Something as simple as
tying a rope over our Slide Toppers
really quieted them enough that we hardly heard the wind on them last night.
The reason we prefer having Slide
Toppers is not only because of our Base
Park being full of trees but many Parks and Campgrounds that we have visited were filled
with them as well. Without the Slide Toppers,
it was necessary to climb on the roof of our trailers and sweep Leaves, Twigs, Pine Needles, Tree Sap, Bird Droppings and Bugs from
the tops of our Slides otherwise we
would often found that on the inside. As some have commented we would not have
the noise caused by the High Winds
without the Toppers but experience has
taught us how to deal with it. With the ropes on the Toppers we had more noise
from the Wind rattling our Roof Vents.
Wearing a Long-Sleeved Pajama Top last night
helped to stop my arms from freezing like the night before and with the lack of
noise on our Slide Toppers we both
slept quite soundly. I felt so well rested this morning that I was up shortly
after 7:00 MDST and by the time I’d
opened the Window Shades in the
living area and started making breakfast Kathy joined me downstairs. We
discussed what we needed to do today before finishing our morning Coffee/Tea at the Computers.
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| This was at 9:00 this morning. |
Checking The Weather
Network was showing Wind Speeds already at 30 MPH gusting to 40 MPH that early in the morning. It was shortly after 9:30 that I loaded
our empty Water Jugs into the truck.
Five minutes later we were on our way into Deming.
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| This is what The Weather Network called Clear. |
Our first stop was Walmart where
we had a few things still on our list from the other day but more importantly
we just wanted to walk around someplace out of the Wind. We started in the Seasonal
Section looking for the Barbecue
Covers that I use to cover our Weber.
For the last couple of years, we have been unable to find them but today we
found a box of them tucked at the back of a lower shelf. We got two. Last week my
Watch-Band broke while we were in Tucson and I couldn’t find one to fit
my large wrists. The Associate tried
and tried to change it for me but couldn’t get the old one off. She also had to
serve other customers so using her tools it took me fifteen minutes to finally get
it apart. Another Associate came
along to help and installed the new Watch-Band.
Kathy found the other things on our list while I was dealing with the Watch.
Our next stop was the Dollar Tree where we had to pick up some wrapping paper for a
special little someone back home. It was already past 12:30 when we left there
and since Wendy’s
was just across the parking lot we stopped there for our lunch.
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| Some of the Deco of downtown Deming. |
When we were looking around
Deming on Sunday we only covered one section of town so
after lunch we toured the southern part of the town seeing things we didn’t
know existed.
We finally located the Reverse Osmoses
Water/Ice Building to fill our Fresh
Drinking Water Jugs up. Parking as close as possible I managed to fill them
all in no time but the Wind was so
strong it kept slamming the back door of the truck shut scaring Kathy a few
times.
We stopped to top off our Diesel but the pump wouldn’t accept my Canadian Credit
Card so I had to go inside for the
clerk to authorize the purchase. Directly across the street was the local Propane
Distributor but when we drove
into their yard a sign on their fill pump indicated it was Closed. With nobody in the office we headed back down the road.
I had been told to stop at Road Runner RV
Park where they filled Propane Tanks for other Dream Catcher
RV Park guests. There is no sign telling you the price
but from the final cost I figure it was close to $3.00 a gallon.
We finally got Home around
3:30 so after unloading our Drinking Water
and other purchases I went outside to prep the back of the truck for towing in
the morning. We also had a chance to get some afternoon reading done on our Computers before heading back out the
door shortly after 5:00. Walking through the Park
Kathy said she was freezing from the Cold Wind.
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| Sitting at the wrong end of the table for good lighting. There were 33 Dream Catcher RV Park guest here for Taco Tuesday. |
Our destination was the Park Clubhouse where Park
Guests were supposed to meet before leaving at 5:30. When we got to the Clubhouse we
were told everyone had already left so we just continued walking over to the Quality Inn next door. Every Tuesday they offer a special
known as Taco Tuesday and they set
up a Banquet Room for the Park Guests. They have this down to a
science assigning each couple or person a number which is given when they get
your orders for your food and drinks. These are small Tacos for a dollar each but are well worth it. The one thing you
might be careful of is the Salsa is “HOT” so if you like mild order the Sour Cream. Kathy was talking with a woman to her right while I was
talking with Carol and Jim on my left. All 33 people in attendance seemed to be having fun visiting
especially those who ordered the large Margaritas.
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| Looking West to clearing skies. |
On our way back Home
the Sky was starting to clear on one
side of the park while the other side looked like they were getting drenched.
The Wind continues to shake the
trailer and rattle the Solar Panel
Cables on the Roof. Tomorrow the
Wind is supposed to lighten up but
if not we’ll stay another day.
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| Look to the East and someone was getting rain. |
After Kathy took her shower
this evening she admitted to being a Boondocking
Junky, still showering the same as if we were in the desert. Thanks for following along and feel free
to leave a comment. Be Safe and Enjoy!
It’s about time.
Krackers
Witty Words of Wisdom
Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all
fall off.
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