Round 2.

[GotSmart]

Time to hit the road again.  I am leaving on January 2nd.  As soon as I get out of the MRI.  I am not even waiting for the results.  I can get those on the computer.  

I have a trick knee.  The Dr thinks something is torn.  I am going to go somewhere warmer for the time being until this cold white stuff goes away.   When I am asked "How long", I just grin and shrug.     

Straight West to Colorado, then I play it by the weather map.  

I should make it to RTR by the 6th.  No hurry this time.   :angel:

This map lets me see what the actual road conditions are like at a glance!

http://oss.weathershare.org/?Center...96875&Zoom=8&Layers=CCTV,traffic#.VoMXZ_krLIX

 

[highdesertranger]

hahaha I just posted a link to that site the other day. that's a great site for road conditions. see you at RTR. highdesertranger

 

[TMG51]

Pick me up some microbrews on your way through Colorado.

 

[GotSmart]

Pick me up some microbrews on your way through Colorado.

Little beers.   :huh:

DARN!  I missed Oktoberfest!  

Anything special?  Actually I can find many of them at the local Gerbs Market!

 

[rvpopeye]

That's too far north for my comfort this time of year......

Drive careful and if the weather get's iffy , stop and wait it out.
No destination is worth your life ....or worse your rig !

 

[WriterMs]

This map lets me see what the actual road conditions are like at a glance!

http://oss.weathershare.org/?Center...96875&Zoom=8&Layers=CCTV,traffic#.VoMXZ_krLIX

This map is great if accurate!!! Just what I need, as I had been looking at long range forecasts city by city on a couple of possible routes. I'll still check the forecasts for places I plan to stop, but I'm extremely familiar with I-40 for most of the way, so if it is clear on my travel days, I'm in good shape.

I can't believe I missed this good resource with one of HDR's posts but I did.

 

[GotSmart]

This map is great if accurate!!!   Just what I need, as I had been looking at long range forecasts city by city on a couple of possible routes. I'll still check the forecasts for places I plan to stop, but I'm extremely familiar with I-40 for most of the way, so if it is clear on my travel days, I'm in good shape.

I can't believe I missed this good resource with one of HDR's posts but I did.

What I like about it is I just mouse over the cameras, and there is the road conditions for the next couple hundred miles, as well as for the next days journey.

 

[highdesertranger]

the map is a compilation of the various state DOT maps. I used to have to go to each state individually but this site brings it all to one place. highdesertranger

 

[cyndi]

Looking forward to meeting you, John!

 

[GotSmart]

Looking forward to meeting you, John!

Sane here.  I am so tempted to leave today...

 

[masterplumber]

Colorado? You stopping by? Ben and I are heading out the 7th. Not sure if it will be morning or evening, depends upon work. We plan to be in Q on the 8th regardless. It will just mean we drive much later into the night if we don't leave till evening. I look forward to catching up.

 

[GotSmart]

Colorado? You stopping by? Ben and I are heading out the 7th. Not sure if it will be morning or evening, depends upon work. We plan to be in Q on the 8th regardless. It will just mean we drive much later into the night if we don't leave till evening. I look forward to catching up.

Not this round.  I wanted to leave earlier, but the scheduling of the MRI held me back.  I wish I had someone to help me drive, but the cat is not cooperating...  I will see you guys in Q.

 

[highdesertranger]

yeah, I have tried to teach my dog to drive, but with no thumbs it's been a challenge. highdesertranger

 

[GotSmart]

yeah,  I have tried to teach my dog to drive,  but with no thumbs it's been a challenge.  highdesertranger

Isn't it hard to hold a gold pan without thumbs?  :huh:

 

[ACagedTraveller]

Why does it appear as though many of the regular members know each other outside this forum?

 

[rvpopeye]

I've never met any forum dwellers in person,,,,yet.
But there is this thing called RTR that might explain it.
Another is many of us fit into the birds of a feather category....

 

[GotSmart]

Why does it appear as though many of the regular members know each other outside this forum?

Sometimes when the timing is right, you will see a member is passing through where you are.  A posting later, instant friends.  

RTR also helps.   :angel:

I met Masterplumber when passing through Colorado. I was able to sit and recover for a couple days in The Black Forest. I wish I could do it again, but timing is off this trip.

 

[GotSmart]

I spoke too soon.  Timing is off in my van, so I will be stopping by to visit and have a place I can unload without worrying about things walking off.  

It is a 1 minute repair, with 30 minutes of preparation to get to it! 

 

[GotSmart]

Tip for people driving older vans.   Do not over fill the gas tank!  The excess fluids in the lines throws  the computer off.    :blush: My mileage dropped to 9, now it is back up to 15.  

I am in Winslow right now.  Tomorrow I will make it to RTR!