Sunday, July 22, 2012

5 Days and a wake up

I'm on my final countdown..all systems are go...only action left is to get new camper tires, which will happen tomorrow...I also will put in on a scale and see what Ms Casita weighs...and since I'm 95 percent packed, it should be a pretty accurate weight.....

Got the Generator on the rear basket and tied down and tomorrow I will do a test drive over different types of road surfaces .......also will have a cover over it when traveling....



I will try to do as much boondocking as possible....between here and The Badlands there aren't too many places to camp...it will be interesting,  but I'm excited...to me that's what these adventures are all about.....I plan on driving 200-250 per day and will try to stay off the interstates as much as possible....between here and Nebraska I've found several small town parks that allow overnight camping.....and on Rt 83 the towns seem to be far and few between....I'll be in my comfort zone...

OK...I didn't post this  yet...its now Saturday 21 July...I got the new tires, Maxxis 8008  ST225/75R/15 E load 10 ply....glad I did as when they were balancing them, they found one of the wheels was bent.....all is now well...got Ms casita weighed...with 95 percent packed it came in at 3150lbs....
Also did my test drive with the generator, several different terrains, from Freeway to washboard and everything in between...all went well...
Now its down to the last 72 hours.....and the list of things left to do keeps growing....here we go, crossing "t's" and dotting "i's".....oh bother..but there is hope...'cause the day is near when I start the engine and head north  for my adventure...no matter what the damn "list" still has left on it....But the old "hitch-itch" is getting stronger......BTW here is a "phone pic" during my daily walk this A.M... Enough of this...need to start going through my list...there's some daylight left....It's now Sunday evening....Happy Trails...Horst
La Vernia Texas morning walk...Horst Kelly Photographer




6 comments:

  1. Remember that ST tires are only rated to 65 mph. I will be following you blog. When I leave Alabama I might be in your tire prints.

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    1. It would be great to finally meet Mr OFM....Maybe you could teach this old man how to flyfish...ha...As to my tires...I never drive over 55mph..though sometimes that is upsetting to the folks behind me....Again hope to see you down the road...Horst

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  2. Wishing you a great journey. I know you're going to have a fantastic time. There are no bad places from Custer, Westward. Only more photographic opportunities.

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    1. Thanks Jerry...maybe we';; run in to each other on the trip...looks like we going be in the same area....I'm following your blog and getting some ideas for camping spots...Take care and safe journey to you and Wanda...Horst

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  3. Sure hope this is a safe and thrilling trip ...... Should be great you have been preparing with such diligence ..... Always wonderful to see the terrific photos and follow your blog .... "ON THE ROAD AGAIN" .... Sally

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    1. Thanks for your positive comments on my photos...still have a lot to learn, but enjoy doing it.....I'm looking forward to this adventure...probably prepared too much...at least more then the other trips....we'll see how it works out...Thanks for taking the time to read the Blog...Horst

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