Monthly Archives: March 2009

Again, sorry for not posting last night. Sunday morning was a time for putting the trailer in order.  Dishes needed washing, the floor needed sweeping. A little vacuuming, some counter washing… that kinda thing.  About 1, we drove over to M&Ps to meet up with Scott’s brother Ray… I mean George… no, it’s Ralph… uh…Continue reading “Day 9 – Alamogordo”

Hey all, Today was a slow day.  We got going about 10, then headed over to Mudder & Pops for the day.  There we sat and chatted all day, while I did laundry. After the laundry was done, Scott and I returned to the camper to put our clothes away.  Then it was back toContinue reading “Day 8 – Chillin’ in Alamogordo”

Yesterday, we uprooted ourselves, and headed for Alamogordo.  This is a relatively short drive, less than 200 miles. After hitting the road about 9 a.m., we drove southeast along US180 to Deming.  From Deming, we made a side trip down to Rockhound State Park.  Rockhound is one of the few parks where you’re encouraged toContinue reading “Day 7 – Silver City to Alamogordo”

Good morning everyone!  Sorry about the delay in getting this written and posted.  I discovered yesterday that in spite of absolutely gorgeous weather, in the upper 70s, one CAN indeed run afoul of the heat and sun!  For those of you who know me, I have had 2 heatstrokes.  Because of this, my body’s thermostatContinue reading “Day 6 – The Catwalk at Whitewater Canyon and Mogollon”

Another night with no heat!  Yeesh!  At least now, we know why.  But, just in case, we purchased a small space heater today.  And we slept LATE.  I mean LATE!  7:30 a.m.  After nice hot showers down at the office, we spent some time with one of the men who works here, who came upContinue reading “Day 5 – City of Rocks and Gila Cliff Dwellings”

Yowser!  What a day! Before I launch in to today’s activities, I want to make it clear that Scott and I ar having a fantastic time! That said, today has been a bit of a challenge.  I awoke at 5:30 a.m. to the marvelous sound of brewing coffee (we have it set to start automatically.) Continue reading “Day 4 – Tijeras to Silver City”

Today was set aside for touring some ruins south of Tijeras.  After a leisurely start to our day, including showers, we got on the road about 9:15 a.m. and set off.  We drove down Highway 333/337 along the eastern boundary of the Manzano Mountains to Quarai Ruins near the town of Punta.  Seeing this sign,Continue reading “Day 3 – Indian Ruins”

Today, like yesterday, was supposed to be an uneventful day.  Eh, not so much. After a quick breakfast of cereal, and a couple good cups of coffee, we set off.  As hoped, we left the campground in Elk City at 8:30 a.m.  It was good sleeping in until 6:15!  That’s an hour more sleep thanContinue reading “Day 2 – Elk City OK to Tijeras NM”

That’s Elk City, Oklahoma, about 112 miles west of Oklahoma City on Interstate 40. No pictures today… it was mostly a travel day. We had hoped to get going by 7 a.m.  And we actually succeeded.  We arrived at the storage are at 7 sharp, and after a quick hookup, we were on the roadContinue reading “Day 1 – Council Bluffs to Elk City”