Nostalgia Strikes

Today was all about old stomping grounds, Bishop, CA, Montgomery Pass, NV, Hawthrone, NV and Wildes Manor and setting down in Fallon at Lattin Farms home of a cool yearly corn maze. We used to travel over Montgomery Pass when we lived in Nevada and had to head to California. At the top of the pass there used to be a hotel, restaurant, and casino, no more.

Did I mention there was snow in the mountains.

We also would see a herd of wild mustangs. Today they were not in their usual place so no pictures. I did see them down in the valley but there was no place to pull over. Hawthrone NV is where the Army and Navy have weapon storage facilities. I think the foot print has gotten bigger. Roy did notice that the town of Hawthrone has many closed businesses and is a little run down.

Wildes Manor was the mobile home park we lived at when I decided to have a mid life crisis and join the Army (good decision). I would have to say that it shocked me to see the condition it was gone, just piles of wood and some metal frames. It was a 20 space park and it looks like it happened recently. Lattin Farms is a local produce grower in the area and they allow RVs who are members of Harvest Host to stay.

This is our first night no hook-ups, not bad now that the TV is working. I blew a fuse and now Roy can add McGyvor to his bag of tricks. I plugged in the 12v TV into the socket then tried to plug it into the TV. I grounded it out, the plug did what it was supposed to do and blew its fuse. Guess what we didn’t have extra fuses. Guess what will be in our toolbox now. The fuse is now working because Roy wrapped it in foil and then put it back in the plug. It worked now I just have to remember to plug into the TV first. Camping is definitely an adventure.

Speaking of adventures, maybe next year’s road trip will be driving across US 6. The road goes from Bishop CA to Provincetown MA. I think that could work only if we come back through Canada. I haven’t posted any animal sightings because there hasn’t been many. A rabbit at Kramer Junction and the wild horses near the pass. So send animal thoughts my way please.

Friday is another true SOP experience as no reservations have been made. We want to make it to Burns OR which is over 5 hours so we will see.

Random Thoughts

Yesterday Roy and I were sitting outside at the pinic table. The sun was on my hair, wind gently blowing through it, hubby has his elbows on table. He looks into my eyes I’m thinking this is romantic. You are too, well you are wrong. What came out of his mouth ‘My you really do have grey hair.’

Seriously. I thought he was going to say ‘having a great time’ ‘can you get me a cup of coffee. That is why I love him. After I faked being shocked more then I was he did tell me it looks good and frames my face.

He redeemed himself later by taking me out for ribs. This dinner will feed us for most of the week. We are boondocking in Fallon so no microwave solve the problem order two whole rack of ribs so we have leftovers. The old expression eyes bigger then stomach held true. These ribs were the best I’ve had since Carson’s the place for Ribs in Chicago. Truly fall off the bone no knife needed, and tangy not spicy BBQ sauce.

Today we hung around Lone Pine and did some more scoping for the October rally, looking forward to the movie museum and movie road tour. We checked out the kitchen at the campground and found some birds for the birders in our group.

Something tells me this trip is going to be special be it animals, scenery or just spending time with my love. I am also glad you are coming along for the journey.

On the Road

Well our first day

is actually a night. Pulling out at zero dark thirty. I mentioned we were also undertaking a kitchen remodel, you know that means removing everything that you don’t want demolished. Roy was in charge of making notes and taping them everywhere, I was in charge of finding a place for our landline to live. (Mind you this was 2 am on Tuesday right before we pulled out.)

Fast forward to me sitting in the trailer at Kramer Junction catching up on typing. It was windy when we left at 4 am so we took the long way which involved going up Cajon Pass. The pass is on the 15 it connects Victorville and some other ‘bedroom communities’ to Los Angeles. I’m glad we were heading away from LA, at 5:30 am traffic headed in was heavy. Regarding traffic I did ask a brilliant question (I had just woke up): climbing up a hill I see a string of headlights coming torwards us I ask are those headlights? Roy responds nope they are white taillights headed in the other direction. Here’s your sign. (those who know Bill Engvall those who don’t here’s a link https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Engvall ). My story is I was very tired so that’s what I’m sticking with.

I have decided to share my bed, wait I mean pics of my bed.

Go Green Bay. Just saying. We have settled in for the night at Boulder Creek RV Park in Lone Pine. Tomorrow we are headed up to Fallen Nv, to stay for free at a Harvest Host a club where you can stay at wineries or farms. This also had another sign moment tied to it. We will be traveling up US 6 to Fallon instead of what I swore would take us there US 395.(BTW 395 goes to Reno). I’m glad I’m not driving. (directionally challenged).

Roy’s getting comfortable and waiting for Jeopardy. Have to see James continue his streak.

Soon Almost Tomorrow

we are out of here. Embarking on a 3 1/2 month journey into the Great White North. Getting ready was a challenge, because not only is this the longest trip, it will be the most boondocking we have done. Plus the little thing of a kitchen remodel.

Kitchen floor and backsplash, cabinets are on the patio in boxes.

It has been crazy but fun to attempt. We will be able to follow the progress via email and Roy’s daughter Sue. I have to say it would not have happened without her help. I do promise to post pictures when I get home. All I have to say is HGTV makes it look so easy. I never realized you have to pick everything. The last word on this though is I am getting a dishwasher not named D A R C Y.

As far as packing the trailer goes I was able to load in pieces, just need to add clothes and car stuff. I’m off to finish laundry so I have clothes to take. Just a word about my blogs this trip, I’m not sure how reliable the internet will be but I will upload when I can so there might be binge reading in your future.