Today’s blog will be fairly short. I am coming up for air before all the last minute stuff is done. We found out yesterday after switching the fan back we had a blown fuse although it still did not fix the refrigerator problem. I had to make one last trip to Wally and firmly stated “IF WE DON’T HAVE IT NOW WE DON’T NEED IT OR WILL GET IT ON THE ROAD”. Well we are off.
Author: buki6
My Sweet Valetine
Valetine weekend 2016 was the first meet up with other A-Framers at Deadhorse State Park. Roy was sick but still was able to go on the Chocolate Train. It was SWEET. On this train trip I was able to get some pictures of an eagle nest. It also taught me a valuable lesson do not delete any pictures until you see them on a larger screen. I also was able to pick the brain of photogragher Lisa Langell she does wildlife expeditions in Alaska. I was able to acquire some super secret animal viewing / picture spots. So the 1000s of pictures you have to see when I return are her fault. I need to blame someone! The trailer ran good no needed honey dos for this trip.
I was also able to do a horse back ride, Roy and I joined a group of others at a western style BBQ that was a blast. I will add more pictures when I am near my computer.
Less than a Week
Not panicing yet getting excited! Roy fixed the water leak, we have power. I think I have all of the paper work together. I am on a crash course to learn to use the new Garmin Oregon 600 GPS, we use this for geocaching. I spent most of one day loading and unloading caches because I thought they were not showing up. Google saved my butt.
Going back and forth with Roy on what to pack and where to put stuff has been fun. He’s easy t-shirt and jeans although he is taking a bigger suitcase of them. I on the other hand am trying to figure out how to get my stuff down to 2 suitcases. We also might need an empty suitcase for the clothes I buy along the way. I have decided to bring a winter jacket just in case.
I will be writing blogs and vblogging daily but might not be posting every day. So Roy and I are ready for adventure
Geocaching and Camping 01/16
It is always nice to combine two hobbies camping and geocaching (using million dollar satellites to find Tupperware). It’s an adult treasure hunt. We hung with fellow geocachers who also made the trek over from Coachella Valley. 
This was our third year attending S*W*A*G’s Yuma Mega #13 GC5PG4A 
and the first with the camper.
This was the second trip out and we found out it is good to be small, the wind was fierce this weekend. We were in a space surrounded by larger RVs that blocked the wind. 
On this trip because of the wind we found some spaces that needed better insulation added to the honey do list. We invited a few friends over to show them the trailer and see how many people could fit in. I was surprised how easy it was not like stuffing a phone booth.
In the picture Dan (Wheeler Dealers) Kevin (Boxerboy211) Rex (shipwreck 77) Kandy (WD) Randy (Bugzapper 54) in front Roy (nevadanick). I took the picture standing right outside the door.
Getting closer OMG
I am getting super excited to spend 80 days in the trailer with Roy. I have been getting things together on what we should see. Look forward to pictures of the “World’s Largest Gold Pan” there are three along the way.
I am so proud of Roy he has been working in this heat to get Buki-6 road worthy. 
He has put a new battery in the camper, added a second spare tire, put my porta-potty on a slide out. Still on the agenda is the converter so we can have power, the electric jack and a few odds and ends.
I finished the reservations and we will be in 49 different campsites during our trip. I was able to get reservations for most of them a few are first come first serve so a little nervous about that.
That is what adventure is about. Keep an eye out for the wacky roadside attractions I will be dragging Roy by.
Our First Trip!!
If you ever get a chance to stay at Morro Bay SP in California jump at it. Where can you stay in the woods and only be a few steps from the beach. On this trip I saw zebras, cows, bald eagles, and elephant (seals)!
The trip was designed to shake out the camper instead look what I shook out!
I hadn’t been camping since I was a kid, I do believe this is going to be fun. Roy and I spent three days here enjoying the seagulls, whale watching and eating good sea food. We had the chance to make sure the trailer was water proof it rained the first night. I was also able to beat Roy in cribbage at least once.
A few things we decided were needed after this trip. A single serve coffee maker, not to over pack on the food, get a heater. We are both looking forward to many more adventures.
Getting Ready
Wow I never knew how much time it takes to downsize when you want to go camping. We bought the trailer late last year and Christmas involved lots of gifts for the trailer. I’m excited to take the Buki out and trips to shake things down before Alaska.
I will follow up with pictures and stories from the road.
On the Road with Buki-6 