Hey Ms. Daisy -
I did make Ehrenberg - just in time for an AMAZING potluck put on by JiminDenver and GrannyJo and the other folks here. Jim had out his solar ovens and had turkey, ham, yams, mashed potato and gravy, rolls, cornbread, corn, and more desserts than you can shake a stick at. It was SO nice to be warmly welcomed after what has been an anxious time on the road from the east coast. Another woman cooked last night - homemade tortillas, rice and peas and grilled veggies. We are all enjoying getting to know each other. It's a good group if you head this way after the dunes? I understand the trick about this place is that the 14 day rule isn't enforced. I'll still have to head in for supplies every week and to dump, etc. but it sure is going to be nice to be in one place for awhile. But as you know - HOT! Juno is doing good though. In the front cab I have inserts that are black on one side and silver on the other - so turned that around so the shiny side is out. With the awnings out and vents up it's been tolerable for the furkids. My solar panel has been delivering what I need but have to get a PO box and get some "real" solar and a new battery delivered. At least one day this week is going to be cloudy so going to have to conserve. And when it gets cooler if I need to run the furnace I need the extra oomph. Right now the guys are trying to figure out how to cut my bike lock off. I locked the bike to the ladder and I cannot find that key for love or money (groan). They are hopefully gonna save me the cost of a locksmith call!
I think you sent me a PM, too - I'll respond to that in kind! Thanks for the route tip - I ended up taking the 303 around and while 10 was uck (even on Thanksgiving - can't imagine it on a normal day) it was like that all the way here. When I leave I'm going to try to find alternate routes and try to see more of the country. I'm kicking myself a little for not spending more time seeing things since I'm taking the southern route back (and I know that - grew up on the gulf coast) but I was sick (I've had the flu hang on for three weeks now) and did have a few places I was trying to be.
Well doggie is looking for her walk - sun is up...gotta run! Look forward to hooking up!