Sunday, August 3, 2014

The Boys are Back Home.....and doing a final countdown

The Gkids and I started our Trek back to Charleston on the 25 of July and bedded down at Shreveport, La  the first night and Auburn, Al the Second evening....arriving in Charleston the afternoon of the 27.....the trip was uneventful...had pools both places.....so all is well with the World...I sure enjoyed having them for the 3 weeks or so....but all good things most come to an end.....can't wait till the next time. Since my Daughter and SIL are working and also preparing to host a dive trip to the Caribbean, I thought it best to head out the next day....got back to Texas Tuesday the 29....by then I was tired, Thursday I drove north for a couple hours to pick up my generator....it is purring right along...not missing a beat...

Now its time to do the final prep for my trip...I plan on leaving 16/17 August...I have no mapped out plan.....first area I want to head  is Colorado/New Mexico..then go west and northwest...other than that everything is in jello...we 'll see how that works....meander around for a couple months. I'm more then ready for a trip....this one I want to take slow and "stop and smell the roses" along the way...seems in past trips I would turn into a "roadrunner" real quick.....
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Still have some work to do on the camper, no major issues...just some reconfiguring on the inside...should all be done way before I leave....also take the Xterra in to have them do a complete check.....I am biting at the bit!
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If anyone has places I should experience, please let me know.....I appreciate any and all suggestions....thanks....till next time...Horst sends


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  1. Barney, The Old Fat ManAugust 3, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    When I left Richland Washington at retirement on Oct 7 it was late to be crossing the Rockies very far north. The first serious pass south snowed in and closed for a few hours on Oct 8. Thankfully I was already on the south side when it closed. From my few years experience up in the PNW, I would be south of Salt Lake City no later than very early October. After that you have a couple of months to meander around.

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    1. horstAugust 4, 2014 at 1:26 PM

      Thanks Barney...I thought I would head to Yellowstone/Tetons after passing through New Mexico and Colorado...then head south again to Page, Moab, Monument Valley, etc...may go to Zion and Bryce....hopefully I won't get snowed in anywhere...maybe we will cross paths if you are going to head West.....after you get your Gavin Fix.....Safe Travels...Horst sends

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  2. JerryCAugust 3, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    Looking forward to your journey almost as much as you. As far as I'm concerned, anything West and/or North of Amarillo is special. Know you're going to have a fantastic time.

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    1. horstAugust 4, 2014 at 1:31 PM

      Thanks Jerry...I'm sure looking forward to the trip....Camping, Hiking, photography, solitude....don't think life can get much better...thinking that maybe I'd run into You and Wanda if you head out this way....Take care my Friend...Horst sends

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  3. HappytrailsAugust 3, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    So glad you got to spend three weeks with the grands...it will always be in their memory banks.
    Can't wait to here of your journeys as you meander around. With all the destination trips with the grands, it will be nice just to stop and smell the roses. Take care and safe travels!

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    1. horstAugust 4, 2014 at 1:35 PM

      Being with the Gkids is always special...and fun..I am looking forward to this Adventure....where ever the road takes me...This Country has more special places than one can see in a life time, but I'm going to try to make a dent on it...Hope to see you two one of these days as we venture into making memories...Happy Trails...Horst sends

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  4. AnonymousAugust 4, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    A two month solo trip. I really envy you! Will love following along, as always! :)

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    1. horstAugust 4, 2014 at 1:51 PM

      I am looking forward to the surprises that are around the next bend....and I am looking forward to the solitude, I hope to find some great Boondocking places.....I won't have my solar yet as the Guy who took care of my generator is just getting into solar...he is going to put a 100 watt briefcase package together, but it will take six weeks...Take care, I am enjoying following your adventures...you find some awesome places....Horst sends

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  5. horstAugust 4, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    "Casita Groove"...I like that!!...Thanks for the lead on some apps...will look into them...No, I don't twitter....I don't facebook either....I guess one of these days I'll have to shed myself of being a dinosaur... :) ...You and Mr. Jer take care, I do enjoy following your Full-Time Journey and looking at your photography!!...Take care...Horst sends

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  6. lynneAugust 4, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Glad your journey east was simple....priceless times with those young ones.

    Very excited for you as you count down to the unknown! Can't wait to see all of your adventures! Be careful out there.

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    1. horstAugust 5, 2014 at 7:52 AM

      Thanks Lynn...I am more than ready for a trip with Ms casita.. :) You are right about priceless times with the Gkids....its always great fun and full of surprises about what they can come up with.....Take care, looking forward to your Guys next adventure...Good to see the downsizing has settled down.....somewhat.. :) Horst sends

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