2011 Trip across the US
2012 Trip across the US
2014 Trip across the US
2015 Trip to Alaska
2015-16 Southwest Trip
2016 New England Trip
2016 - 17 Southwest Trip
2017 - 18 Trip to Pick Up a New Escape 21 Trailer & More
2018 - 19 Trip to Winnipeg & the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
2019 - 20 Trip to the Southwest
2021 - 22 Trip to the Southwest
2022 - 23 Trip to the Southwest (A short trip)
2023-24 Trip to the Southwest
Day 33, Thursday, November 21, 2024, Frank Jackson State Park, Opp, AL, Day 4 - 0 Miles, 1,589.2 Miles for the Trip
A little early evening excitement last night - I was sitting inside reading when I heard a loud explosion. Didn't quite shake the trailer, but it was loud enough that I checked everything I thought "might" have caused it in/on my trailer. I discovered that it was the spare tire blowing up on the trailer next to me (he said it sure shook his trailer). I've read on a couple of forums of tires sitting still and blowing up, but last night was my first "first hand" experience.
The predicted low temperatures were a day off. 41°F last night, 47°F for my morning walk. Still too windy to sit outside (25MPH gusts) even though there is plenty of sun. Only 56°F at 12:00. More reading inside. The current book is Dead Man's Hand, a collection of short stories by well known authors built around poker, and put together by Otto Penzler.
Around 3:00 I decided it wasn't going to get any warmer at 61°F, so I headed out to do a final drain of the gray & black tanks, disconnect, rinse & store the sewer hose. Since the morning temperature is predicted to be 39°F, I disconnected the water as well. I'd rather run the pump & fresh water tank for the rest of the day & night rather than fight rolling up a stiff water hose in the morning. All I'll need to do is hook up the truck, pull the chocks & disconnect the power cord. Unlike the last move, I want to get an early (for me) start since my Garmin tells me it is a 222 mile trip.
By the way, you won't hear from me for the next three days. I'm heading to Burchfield Branch Park near Brookwood, AL, and according to all the reviews I've read, there is no cell coverage or WiFi in the campground or nearby area. So, it will be one of the times I wish I had Starlink. I keep thinking about getting a Mini, but have rarely needed it, and while I could give up some parts of my cell phone plans and use WiFi Calling on the phones, it would not save me much on the cell plans if I want to keep some data service on cell modems. Anyway, I'll be back to listening to XM Radio, and out of touch over the weekend.
Dinner was an Amy's Enchilada meal.
Until Monday -
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