Gusty, Dusty, Rocking Day, Getting Packed, Snow White and Good Meals.

Our Location today is at the Alamogordo/White Sands K.O.A. NM.

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Knowing that we were not getting ready to move too far down the road this morning I forced myself to stay in bed later. I knew there should be Sunlight seeping in the Windows at that time of morning but there was none. Looking out there was a massive amount of Clouds over the Mountains. 

First thing this morning.

I barely had things ready for breakfast when Kathy came downstairs. Even though the Temperature was mild outside people were wearing their Hoodies in order to keep the Dust out of their Hair. Some were being smart by wearing Dust Masks because of the gusting Wind. By the time we finished eating breakfast the Mountains were totally hidden behind a curtain of Dust. According to The Weather Network the Wind Gusts were exceeding 50 MPH.

An Hour later around 9:00 MST. Can you see the Mountains.

Before getting too comfortable at my Computer I took the time to call Dream Catcher RV Park in Deming. We have been Escapees Members for quite a few years. When I pulled my card out the other day I found that it Expired at the end of October and we hadn’t gotten a notice. When I called to renew it on the Phone I requested they send it to the Dream Catcher Park in Deming where we could pick it up. I had figured we’d be arriving there today but with the way the Truck looked yesterday that would be very doubtful so they will just hold on to it until we get there.

10:00 MST.

After doing our morning reading on the Computers, Kathy started making her Data Entries into our Christmas Gift Spreadsheet. By using a Spreadsheet like this it allows her to keep track of what we give to our children and grandchildren. We try to keep the number of Gifts the same for everyone plus we like for the value to be close for everyone as well. Rather then just giving Gift Cards we like to see the look of satisfaction as their Gifts are being opened because we try to make everyone’s Gifts personal. Another thing we can look back over the years to see what we gave to everyone so they aren’t getting the same thing year after year. Once Kathy was done it was my job to repack our Bedroom Cupboard and make everything fit safely in there so they won’t be damaged in our travels.

11:00 MST.

For lunch we finished the last of the Chicken Vegetable Soup along with a couple of Cheese Sticks and a Fruit Cup for desert.

The outside scenery kept changing all day and our Trailer took some hard hits from the Wind. After more research on the Computers we decided to watch a movie this afternoon to help us relax. The movie we watched was “Snow White & The Huntsman” starring Kristen Stewart, Charize Theron and Chris Hemsworth. This was no Fairy Tale and it wasn’t made by Disney but it will definitely keep you on the edge of your seats. Lots of Action and Special Effects.

For supper while I thin sliced a Potato Kathy was breading up some Haddock Fillets before sauteing them all for the perfect meal.

We would like to Thank those that are trying to lift our spirits over the Truck but we look at this as a slight Blessing. We have seen more things then what we had originally planned to see in this area because we stayed longer then expected and we’ve gotten a lot of our Christmas Shopping done for next year. Now we just need our Truck back so we can start exploring other things down the road that we had planned. Thank you for following along and feel free to leave a comment.

Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

You Might Be a Redneck If

You've eaten a Big Mac as an "appetizer".

Big Disappointment, Exploring The Past and Old Town.

Our Location today is at the Alamogordo/White Sands K.O.A. NM.

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It actually felt comfortable when we got up this morning, Having an overnight cloud cover to hold the warmth in as we slept was quite encouraging and The Weather Network was forecasting a comfortable high of 68 F (20 C) this afternoon.

As soon as we’d finished our breakfast I made a call to Darla the Service Manager at Vision Ford to see how the Truck was coming but only managed to leave a voice mail. We were soon opening Windows in order to keep the temperature comfortable. Darla called back to give us a rundown of what was happening.

We had some Chili that Kathy had made yesterday before heading to Vision Ford in downtown Alamogordo and Darla led us back to see our Truck. Kathy gasped as she saw it in a condition that she had never imagined, the Engine was quite visible and the Cab was lifted a good Six Feet Higher then it normally sits on the Frame. Richard had been busy removing the Parts that he had said were bad and more. The way that Ford designed the vehicle in order to reach certain components this is the only way to do it. This was the Worst Case Scenario.

The one thing that Richard was able to show us was that there was absolutely nothing wrong with the Front Engine Cover that Kieth the Service Manager at Broadway Ford in St Louis had insisted was broken back in March of this year. There was a problem with one of the Thermostats not staying latched in the Housing but not the Front Engine Cover. He will be working on the Truck today, tomorrow and Saturday but doesn’t think it will be ready until Tuesday. It was like being kicked.

Our next stop was Enterprise Car Rentals. When Eric came out we explained that we wouldn’t have the Truck back until Tuesday. We asked if there were cheaper vehicles to rent because that Pickup was really costing us and Kathy was having a problem getting in and out because there was no Step Bar. We left there driving a Toyota Sentra that Kathy can easily get in and out of plus we are saving Forty Dollars a day.

We went back to the Historic Downtown Area with plans to see one of the attractions that we had yet to see. Unfortunately it wasn’t open so we started walking up Main Street and looking at some of the shops. We found one called Victoria that had lots of unique items and they were reasonably priced. A few things started calling our names telling us they would make great Christmas Gifts for 2019. We actually had the chance to speak with Victoria herself and were told she has been running her shop at that location for Thirty-Eight Years. It turned into a short visit.

Heading in the direction of 10^th Street when we stopped in Tularosa Basin Museum of History. It cost us each $3.00 to this exhibit. It covered not only the historic settlement of the Basin but Archaeological Discoveries of Native Settlements. It also showed pictures of the Ships and Submarines named the USS New Mexico that were used during WWII. Since New Mexico is used for Missile and Aircraft Development they showed articles on that. The most important was recognition given to individuals from New Mexico that climbed the political ladders.

Since it was after 4:00 we went to Arby’s where we enjoyed their 2 for $6.00 Greek Gyros and a Soft Drink for lunch. It felt good just to sit and relax as we discussed what is happening with the Truck.

The breeze seemed to be getting colder so after walking a few more blocks and checking a couple more Shops we headed over to Walmart. We only went there to get some walking in without being so cold. Instead we spent the next Two Hours gathering more Christmas Gifts for next year.

It was nearly 5:00 when we got back Home. After unloading the car I walked over to the Office to pay until next Tuesday night. They have left our Site closed to reservations until we are finally back on the road.

Not sure what we’ll be doing tomorrow but with Cooler and Wet Daytime Weather we are sure that we’ll find something. Thank you for following along and feel free to leave a comment.

Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

The World's Great Proverbs

One good turn deserves another.

Slightly Warmer, Alamogordo Zoo, Lowe’s Signature Market and Ride Along 2

Our Location today is at the Alamogordo/White Sands K.O.A. NM.

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We were surprised to wake up to temperatures in the low Forties this morning considering that it has been below freezing every morning since our arrival. We had breakfast and our Two Cup refreshment at the Computers.

Kathy double checked our accounts this morning to see that our Transferred Monies had been deposited yet. It is amazing that any time that you Withdraw or Charge anything to an account you can see it instantly but if you Transfer or Deposit monies into those accounts it takes Three to Four Business Days to show up and sometimes not until the close of the day.

Male Chinese Pheasant

Female Chinese Pheasant.

I verified where today’s adventure was going to be so as soon as we finished eating lunch we were heading out the door. Kathy made us each a small Picnic Plate of food to fill us up with. We each had an Open-Faced Crumpet with melted Cheese, some Potato Salad and part of a Tomato. We were certain that would hold us over.

We arrived at the Alamogordo Zoo shortly after noon. It is presently getting renovations done so the Signage is not the best. Being Seniors it only cost $1.50 each for our entree fee. Unlike the Big City Zoos their display of animals is much smaller so the Entree Fees and Sales in the Gift Shop need to go towards feeding the Animals. The Docents, Vets and Caretakers are all volunteers, in other words they work for Free.

Loretta was the Docent on duty today and she started telling us about their many animals here at the Zoo. Being on a low budget, most of the Animals here are Rescues that had Injuries that would make it impossible for them to survive in the wild. Another sign is the Animals are confined to pens that are fenced in which also makes it hard to get good pictures through.

Kathy had read a review earlier saying that it only took ten minutes to walk through but the layout of this Zoo makes you believe that it is very tiny because it is on a tract of land that is long and narrow.

Loretta also told us how many of the Animals here are on the Endangered Species List due to being hunted as well as their natural habitats being destroyed all in the name of progress. We spent nearly Two Hours there and learned that even the Bald Eagle was on the Endangered Species List.

Town history on a Mural

From the Zoo parking lot, we spotted some stores in the Historic Section of town so we drove over to investigate. 

We spotted a Lowe’s Signature Market and Kathy need a couple of spices so that was where we went. We’d worn lunch off so we though about getting something to eat from their Deli. We share a couple of Turkey Wraps and a Kosher Dill Pickle along with a couple of Fountain Drinks. To be able to eat that in the store they had tables you could use in their Bar. We have seen lots of super markets selling alcoholic beverages on their shelves but this one had a Bar that you could have drinks in.

On the way out we found a Clothing Dropbox for the clothes that Kathy wanted to donate.

Back at Home we watched the movie “Ride Along 2” starring Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. We never saw the original “Ride Along” but this one kept us laughing.

We didn’t eat anything else for supper. Tomorrow we are hoping to get our Truck back so we can get on the road again. Thank you for following along and feel free to leave a comment.

Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

More Pictures to Follow.

All Animal Pictures shot

through Fences.

Krackers

You Might Be a Redneck If

You've been ejected from bingo.