DAY 119: FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021: DESTINATIONS: TUCSON ARIZONA TO SEE MARY MARGARET AND FAMILY

We were up at 5:30 for an early start to Arizona' 

We passed many depressed areas in El Paso. As we headed west and looked south we saw , in the distance, the border wall that separates the US from Mexico . We could see that it was tall. As we headed west, it was further and further away. We passed signs to  St Theresa, Port of Entry To Mexico. There was a sign of the do's and don't s to know before attempting to cross the border.

THE BORDER WALL: HARD TO SEE

INCREDIBLE ROCK FORMATIONS ALONG THE HIGHWAY'

LOOKS LIKE SOME COULD FALL ANYTIME 

WHAT A BALANCING ACT


We passed Tombstone, Az. Quaint town. Lots of wind blew the RV. Tom said tumbleweed. 

TOMBSTONE, AZ

BIG BLUE AT A WINERY: HARVEST HOSTS

DAY 118: THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021: OIL RIGS, MOUNTAINS, MESAS, WINDMILLS, HIGHWAYS CUT THROUGH MOUNTAINS AND NO CIVILIZATION.

BEAUTIFUL 

ARE WE IN EGYPT?

HIGHWAY THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS 

MANY MANY WINDMILLS


CADILLAC RANCH


I THOUGHT I SHARED THIS YESTERDAY. STEPHANIE SENT IT. A  CADILLAC GRAVEYARD. 1974. It was the idea of helium millionare  created by an art group. Ten Cadillacs (1949-1963) buried. 
BOLTS, STEPHANIE'S DOG CHRISTENED ONE  ☝️ LOL!

WE ARE THE BLUE DOT IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE! IT IS 8:16 

CENTRAL TIME AND RAINING

We will be visiting Jan and Bob long ago. Janet when I was around 14. Our families became friends in the 60's when our families were on vacation on Lake Winnepesacki , Laconia. The twins were Tommy's  age, Janet was mine, Butch was Eddie's age and Philip, oh yah, Philip  a year older than me. PIA.

JUDY TOMMY JANE

ME AND A CORNER OF JANE: WE VISITED EACH OTHER's FAMILY OFTEN. THIS WAS AN EASTER WE SPENT TOGETHER

ABOVE, BUTCH, MOM. DAD SOMEWHERE WITH THE LECHAKS. LOOKS LIKE CHURCH

BELOW: JANE JUDY: EASTER

Thanks to Janet for finding those treasures. I was in her wedding, Maid of Honor. 

Then they lived in Connecticut. When I was in college, I visited her by going home to Ct with college friends who lived there then her dad would pick me up. She would visit RI. As single girls I can rememberbus going to Narragansett Brewery, tour and a few, and sittinnon First beach in the drizzle, no one else dumb enough to gonto the beach that day, but we were determined. We had the ENTIRE beach to ourselves.  When  Todd and her boys were little, we would meet in Mystic: Go tonthe Aquarium and out for lunch. After marrying Bob, her parents passed away and they moved to New.Mexico. So, that is where we will see them. Tom will meet them for the first time.

We arrived at El Paso Road Runner RV Park and planned for dinner at Julios. great choice'

DINNER AT JULIOS

YUMMY MARGARITAS 

SO DELICIOUS 

SUCH A COLD NIGHT; FIREPLACE MADE THE RV TOASTY 

DAY 117: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021: DESTINATION OZANO, TEXAS, THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

We were up at 5:30 and on the road by 7. 

IF WE ARE LUCKY ENOUGH, THIS COULD BE MY FUTURE KITCHEN (OR SOMETHING SIMILAR) LOL

THIS PASSED USON THE ROAD?????? AHHHHHH. YES, PASSED US. HOW IS THIS ALLOWED ON THE ROAD.

IT TAKES TWO LANES!

CALLING THIS THE SULLIVAN COLLAGE

CONGRATULATIONS, LEE ANN. HAPPY RETIREMENT 

THE TODD AND TOM BIKE REPAIR ON THE BRIDGE OVER THE SACAGUWEA 

We spoke to Joan and Gordon. We are so happy they are home safely.

We have following Steph and Chris' travel across the country. So sorry we couldn't connect. But, we are planning a lanai party at Sharon and Paul's in the fall. Lots to look forward to, not to mention a summer of fun with them.

SPEED LIMIT: YIKES

MOUNTAIN PASS ON I 10


ECONOMY RV PARK TONIGHT

SAME

SAME

RV RESORT LAST NIGHT: ANYONE NOT NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE

NO, DAD DOES NOT HAVE TATS. HE WEARS ARM COVERINGS TO,PROTECT HIS THIN SKIN. MICHAEL FOUND THESE'

DAD REALLY LIKES THEM! Nearly 94 years old an still takes his daily walks.  He must be animated as he is speaking to Michael.

We had a long chat with Todd tying to plan dates to take Leo an Stella camping. We hope it to be in August. 

DAY 116: TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021: PASSING LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANNA

LAKE CHARLES

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

SO PROUD OF JESS AGAIN. SHE PASSED THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY SITTING MOTHERS' HELPER PROGRAM

Go, Jess, you will make a fabulous Mther's Helper!

We kept busy today on our pretty easy ride except for the idiots on motorcycles or in trucks who cut us off or came way too close.

We arrived at this beautiful RV Resort, Katy RV Resort in Katy , Texas. What an incredible place after the dump wevwere in last night. 

There was a workout room, so a run was necessary to compliment the workout I did  this morning with Angie.

We did have a great dinner, too. I was walking to the laundry to put clothes in the dryer. There was an authentic Mexican food truck with a line of people waiting patiently for dinner. After getting the clothes I ordered 2 chicken casadias  with a cilantro salad rice and beans. So I froze the sausage and mushrooms. That wood have been good, too , but the dinner was perfect and too nuch tu finish.

 BEAUTIFUL SPOT FOR TOMFOOLERY AT KATY RV RESORT

ANOTHER VIEW

PEACEFUL PLACE TO SIT NEAR OUR SITE

SENT BY CHAN- TRANQUIL

DAY 114 SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2021: ON THE ROAD TO THE CHATTAHOOCHEE, TRIPLE C RV PARK

We left Sun n Fun at 8:07 and headed North. On our way, I listened to Father Steven st Mount Carmel Church for mass since I could not attend in person.

We stopped a few times, once for fuel and once for def. The sun was bright most of the time. We had one quick downpour, but that was it.

DRIVING IN TO TRIPLE C

SYL WEEKLY FRIEND CHAT AND ZUMBA CLASS. AT LEAST I GOT TO CHAT WITH THE GIRLS. 

TOM GOTBTO SAYNHELLO. I HAD NO ROOM TO ZUMBA

Chan sent a great photo of Charlotte that wont come up.

Steph sent this one of them in Waco, Texas. Great to see them enjoying Big Blue.

WACO, TEXAS

I have to stop for now. My photos are being obstanate and wont download. 

CHARLOTTE READY TO GO OUT WITH FRIENDS! Another beautiful grad daughter: WE HAVE 7! 2 boys: HANDSOME OF COURSE

TOMS NEW FRIEND FROM TUCSON

3 C's RV PARK

LOVELY DECK

WOOD SCULPTURES

We left 3 C s at 7:45 am. Our next stop is Louisianna  Calloway RV Park.

I kept busy along the way texting with Sharon and Srephanie. It sure,y makes the time go by. We have a lot of news to share. Good stuff!

Also, the mom of a third grader Katrina I had years ago, who is now a teacher is marrying her sweetheart, Justin, this Saturday. They were in my third grade class together. Mom invited us but of course we aren't  home.  Justin and Katrina are an incredibld couple. I am so happy for them. Mom said they have been friends and liked each other since Kindergarten. So special!

JUSTIN AND KATRINA: WISHINGNYOUNA LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS!

 

EAST BAY IN THE GULF OF MEXICO

WE PASSED THROUGH BAMA COUNTRY AND SENTBA MESSGAE AND PHOTO TO WEBB AND BRANDI

WE WENT BY THE MISSISSIPPI AND SAW THE MUDDY RIVER

WE ENTERED LOUISIANNA AND SAW THE SAINTS SYMBOL: NEARLY AT THE CAMPSITE IN HAMMOND

AS WE ENTERED CALLOWAY, THIS COVERED WAGON WAS AT THE ENTRANCE

AS TOM CALCULATED OUR NEXT MOVE

I WALKED AROUND THE LAKE, WELL, PART OF IT. THE NEIGHBORS DIDN'T LIKE SOME PEOPLE THROWING TRASH IN THE LAKE ( STUPID PEOPLE) SO THE NATURE TRAIL IS CLOSED. WHY DONT PEOPLE PUT TRASH WHERE IT BELONGS? 

Look at the beautiful lake!