It's time to get some annual maintenance completed at RV Sales. There's not much to do but I like to have Ralph and his crew do the things that need done for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, they are real good at what they do. They know their stuff. If they spot something that I've missed, they will let me know and fix it. There are also things they can do that I can't because they have the equipment.
This is also the weekend for the annual "flea market" at RV Sales. They open the lot to the community people to have a place to have one huge sale. It also helps on their exposure. We were able to help with answering questions about our setup and what it's like to live full time in the RV. All in all a fun time for everyone.
Sunday and Monday was spent visiting friends from the surrounding area, Kathy & Robert Andrews. We have known them since the mid 80's and have watched their son grow up into a fine young man. Rose worked with Kathy for many years at the New Mexico Organ Donor Services.
By Wednesday afternoon all the repairs and maintenance was completed and it was time to head back to Albuquerque.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
May 4 - Albuquerque, NM
We arrived back in Albuquerque before the high winds blasted the highways once more. It was great to come back and visit with our good friend Joy and her 2 dogs Sammy & Foxy and the 2 cats George & Tizzie. We were amazed at how we were greeted by the animals. They just made themselves right back at home. We continually find George on our doorstep. I think he's trying to edge his way into our home before we move on again. I don't think so. There is just not enough room for George in this rig.
Our 1st visit was to the Smart car dealership to show them just how their Smart car was transported on the back of BigBit. Carlos was happy to see the setup and took his share of pictures. We hope that it'll help with his sales.
Then it was time to unload. We now have a good feel for the time it really takes us to unload because this time we didn't have a large gathering watching us and asking questions. I was surprised that we were able to unload in just under 40 minutes. That's setting up the ramps, unloading the car and then storing all the equipment. It wasn't a contest to see how fast I could do this but just a measurement of the time it takes to unload the car. Loading the car adds about 20 minutes to the time.
There must have been something in the air this past week causing people to lose teeth. Our 2 granddaughters had their wisdom teeth pulled and Roseann had her last wisdom tooth pulled. This all happened over a three day period. Our granddaughter here in Albuquerque, Anna, had the worst time of all. It caused her to miss three days of school because of a swollen jaw. No fun.
Then our daughter Rebecca had to have surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in her right shoulder. UGH! Not anything I want to have done soon. They tell her that she could have full function back in 3 -4 months. I know that she'll do it too. She's tough when it comes to rehab. I watched her rehab a busted up knee from skiing a long time ago.
Then it was Anna's confirmation day. It was busy from the start because now we have been charged with getting the kids to school. Yea, remember Rebecca just had surgery and no driving for a while. School, then errands with my mom, then my errands, visit with and show our friend Arnie Bigbit, pick up Anna from school, take her to the dentist for a check on her braces, pick up her friend for a visit at her house, take her friend home on our way to church at 6 PM for the confirmation service at 7 PM, save seats for the rest of the family who will be there around 6:45 PM. The service ended at 8:40 and I was there at 5:50. By my calculations, that's 2 hr & 50 min on the hard church bench. I hope that gets me a higher and softer seat some place when I die. My backside sure was flatter after that. What I really learned today, is that being a mom or dad never ends and is truly a labor of love. My hat is off to all the mom's ( dad's too) who have to run around and do all the things I did today plus HAVE A JOB. I salute you!
Thursday morning. It's moving day for us. The rig needs some annual maintenance and a few minor additions & repairs. It's out to RV Sales for Ralph & his crew to do their magic. I have to remember though that we still are driving the kids and helping to take car of our daughter. Oh oh, I think I'll be putting some miles on LilBit. Thank goodness for good gas mileage.
Our 1st visit was to the Smart car dealership to show them just how their Smart car was transported on the back of BigBit. Carlos was happy to see the setup and took his share of pictures. We hope that it'll help with his sales.
Then it was time to unload. We now have a good feel for the time it really takes us to unload because this time we didn't have a large gathering watching us and asking questions. I was surprised that we were able to unload in just under 40 minutes. That's setting up the ramps, unloading the car and then storing all the equipment. It wasn't a contest to see how fast I could do this but just a measurement of the time it takes to unload the car. Loading the car adds about 20 minutes to the time.
There must have been something in the air this past week causing people to lose teeth. Our 2 granddaughters had their wisdom teeth pulled and Roseann had her last wisdom tooth pulled. This all happened over a three day period. Our granddaughter here in Albuquerque, Anna, had the worst time of all. It caused her to miss three days of school because of a swollen jaw. No fun.
Then our daughter Rebecca had to have surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in her right shoulder. UGH! Not anything I want to have done soon. They tell her that she could have full function back in 3 -4 months. I know that she'll do it too. She's tough when it comes to rehab. I watched her rehab a busted up knee from skiing a long time ago.
Then it was Anna's confirmation day. It was busy from the start because now we have been charged with getting the kids to school. Yea, remember Rebecca just had surgery and no driving for a while. School, then errands with my mom, then my errands, visit with and show our friend Arnie Bigbit, pick up Anna from school, take her to the dentist for a check on her braces, pick up her friend for a visit at her house, take her friend home on our way to church at 6 PM for the confirmation service at 7 PM, save seats for the rest of the family who will be there around 6:45 PM. The service ended at 8:40 and I was there at 5:50. By my calculations, that's 2 hr & 50 min on the hard church bench. I hope that gets me a higher and softer seat some place when I die. My backside sure was flatter after that. What I really learned today, is that being a mom or dad never ends and is truly a labor of love. My hat is off to all the mom's ( dad's too) who have to run around and do all the things I did today plus HAVE A JOB. I salute you!
Thursday morning. It's moving day for us. The rig needs some annual maintenance and a few minor additions & repairs. It's out to RV Sales for Ralph & his crew to do their magic. I have to remember though that we still are driving the kids and helping to take car of our daughter. Oh oh, I think I'll be putting some miles on LilBit. Thank goodness for good gas mileage.
Monday, May 3, 2010
April 27 - Alto, NM
After leaving the Excel RV rally in Las Cruces, NM, we traveled to Ruidoso, NM to meet up with our Full Time RVing mentors, Mel & Karol. It's been about a year since we last spent some good time with them. We are looking forward to a week of lots of laughs.
This has been a winter to remember for sure. We have not been able to find a "winter haven" where we could spend our days in shorts enjoying nice balmy weather. Here we are at Little Creek RV Park in Alto, NM and it has NOT been shorts weather. I guess we'll keep our long pants & warm jackets available a little longer. The weather had cooperated a little. The sun was out most of the time except when we experienced 60+ mph winds, rain, hail & snow. Did I say snow? For sure because we awoke Sunday morning to 2 inches of snow. It was absolutely gorgeous. The only thing we missed this time here was seeing the deer near our rig. In our past visits, the deer were all over the place. We saw deer in town and there were fresh signs of deer in the parks but they not to be seen.
Alto, NM is a suburb of Ruidoso and is just very beautiful. We were able to spend Thursday morning exploring one of the famous sites of the area, the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. They offer a comprehensive tour of the facilities every Tuesday & Thursday morning. We were amazed that such a facility would exit in this small mountain town in New Mexico. The more we travel around this country of ours, we are finding little treasure like this "hidden" under our very noses. We are still learning just how to approach each stop with greater a curiosity.
After a week of fun, laughter and just great times with our friends, it's time to move on to Albuquerque, NM for more closs time with family and friends. It'll be good to visit with everyone.
This has been a winter to remember for sure. We have not been able to find a "winter haven" where we could spend our days in shorts enjoying nice balmy weather. Here we are at Little Creek RV Park in Alto, NM and it has NOT been shorts weather. I guess we'll keep our long pants & warm jackets available a little longer. The weather had cooperated a little. The sun was out most of the time except when we experienced 60+ mph winds, rain, hail & snow. Did I say snow? For sure because we awoke Sunday morning to 2 inches of snow. It was absolutely gorgeous. The only thing we missed this time here was seeing the deer near our rig. In our past visits, the deer were all over the place. We saw deer in town and there were fresh signs of deer in the parks but they not to be seen.
Alto, NM is a suburb of Ruidoso and is just very beautiful. We were able to spend Thursday morning exploring one of the famous sites of the area, the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. They offer a comprehensive tour of the facilities every Tuesday & Thursday morning. We were amazed that such a facility would exit in this small mountain town in New Mexico. The more we travel around this country of ours, we are finding little treasure like this "hidden" under our very noses. We are still learning just how to approach each stop with greater a curiosity.
After a week of fun, laughter and just great times with our friends, it's time to move on to Albuquerque, NM for more closs time with family and friends. It'll be good to visit with everyone.
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