Not A Joke, Twice Today and Farther Then Expected.

Our Location today is at Rusty’s RV Ranch in Rodeo, New Mexico.

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After putting in our Ear Plugs last night we both had a Peaceful Sleep. When I woke up at 6:50 I planned to start putting our Computers away before waking Kathy but only managed to get mine done when she came downstairs at 7:05. We had the last of the Cherry Cheese Cake that Kathy made the other day along with our morning Coffee for breakfast rather then letting it go to waste besides what better way to start the day then with a Sugar Buzz.

While I closed up the CPAPs and made the bed Kathy checked her E-Mail and did the few Dishes we had dirtied. After switching spots I finished putting away her Computer while she got dressed. By 8:20 we had done our circle check and moved from the Walmart over to the Big K gas station at the end of the lot.

After all the Issues we had with the Truck last fall when we arrived in Quartzsite we just mellowed down and didn’t travel very much. We were told years ago that when you travel to always carry Two Credit Cards in case something happens to One and that has saved us when One became Compromised. “Another Story!” When I went to fuel up this morning the Credit Card was rejected because it had Expired. We had not looked at the Expiration Date in ages and failed to notice the it Expired Today. Our New Credit Cards are waiting for us in our Mail Box back in Windsor. In the meantime the Second Card saved our backsides.

I spent another Fifteen Minutes getting rid of the Bug Splatter Collection we picked up during our travels yesterday before we finally hit the road.

Having looked at Mapquest last night it showed that if we drove south on State Route 87 it would connect us with I-10 north of Tucson. Since SR 87 was well maintained and smooth we decided to drive those Fifteen Miles rather then backtracking. There is lots of Agriculture along the way which attracts a lot of different insects. One second we were enjoying the Clear View out our Windshield when suddenly it was covered by Thousands of tiny specks as if we had run through a swarm on No-See-Ums. We were both amazed at how the Windshield appeared to be covered by a fog and the Wipers did little to help.

Even though it was a little difficult we made it through the Tucson Area before spotting the sign for Cracker Barrel. We enjoy their Down Home Cooking and you get your monies worth. While enjoying our meal the Waitress next to our table flipped a Plate that caused quite a racket. Kathy had just finished commenting that the Wait Staff at this location seemed to be using the same door to enter as well as exit the Kitchen when suddenly Two Waitresses collided and One’s Tray that was filled with someone’s food order hit the floor. The noise from that cause practically everyone in the place to jump.

Walking back out to the Truck just before noon I was once again busy cleaning our Windshield. We even had a Sheriff's Deputy pause to be certain we weren’t up to mischief.

Our intended cutoff was Highway 80 heading south. Most that travel this route will tell you we were heading straight towards Tombstone and we were but not certain if we were stopping. As we crawled through town because it seemed like those in front of us were trying to turn on the already packed side streets we made the quick decision to head on down the road.

We headed towards Bisbee which was another Twenty-Nine Miles up the road. The scenery was breathe taking as the Sunlight and Colourful Plants from the Wet Winter played off the mountains. We have read many Blogs about this town and wanted to check it out for ourselves. What we got to see was the Town that is built on the Mountain Sides and the streets only large enough for Passenger Vehicles not Truck pulling a large RV. The only place we could park in order to take a break was by the Open Pit Mine Viewing Area.

Walking around the parking lot we read the Information Boards that told of the History of this Copper Mine. Now a town that was once totally dependent on this operation has become known for its many Artisan Shops.

Looking at the Map and not wanting to go back the way we came from we kept travelling east along Highway 80 with the plan to reconnect with I-10. We had planned on travelling shorter days but couldn’t find anywhere to park for the night being that we were so close to the Mexican Border itself. We stopped at the Douglas Visitors Welcome Center where they told us there was nothing until we reached Lordsburg in New Mexico.

We had driven to within Ten Miles of the Arizona/ New Mexico Border when we came through what appeared to be an area filled with Orchards. Just like earlier this morning we drove into a Swarm of Insects that looked like a bunch of Grapes being splattered against our Windshield. This time it actually made us jump at its suddenness. Kathy actually duck down thinking it was stones hitting our Window. Again the Wipers only made a bigger mess making it hard to see the State Line Sign. Trying to slow down with a Semi on your bumper is a No-No.

Barely caught the New Mexico Welcome Sign.

We were both getting really tired but we couldn’t see anywhere to stop for the night. While I was concentrating on the winding road Kathy managed to spot a bunch of RVs in the distance then the sign that read Rusty’s RV Park. At 5:30 MDT their Office was already closed but Tim led us around to a very Level Gravel Pull-Through Site that could easily have taken a longer Rig. We’ll settle our bill in the morning.

Good Night from New Mexico.

We were so tired we never even connected the Utilities or put the Jacks down. We are 21 miles southwest Lordsburg but plan on driving to Deming tomorrow where I plan to adjust a few things. In the last Two days we have travelled 437.2 Miles since leaving Quartzsite. Thank you for following along and feel free to leave a comment.

Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

Words of Inspiration

It is great wealth to a soul to live frugally with a contented mind.

Lucretius, Roman Poet-Philosopher