Wednesday, August 26, 2015

T-15....... More or Less




Its Lift Off Time

Medical appointments are completed, Most of my “Home Front” projects are kinda sorta done; the Albino Armadillo is washed, waxed, a few modifications and new tires(Maxxis 8008) and is now ready to be my home away from home. Also did some preventive maintenance on the “mule”…my super mechanic says she’s all set and ready to take any and all Colorado mountain passes….need to remember to check my brake controller each time I hitch up…something I forgot to do last year and  it kinda “slapped" me in the back of the head as I made a decent down a Mt. Pass…  as they say “you can’t fix stupid”.
(c)2012Horst Kelly photographer...Glacier NP

The plan is to pull out of the driveway NLT 11th of Sept. and head Northwest..spend some time in Colorado, start with Cheyenne Mountain, then go northwest a bit to the Salida area...up to Crested Butte, over the Pass to the Gunnison , Montrose, Telluride, Ouray areas.... Maybe get some photo’s of the Fall Foliage and then head to the Southwest;  New Mexico, Arizona, Eastern part of Utah…spend about 6 to 8 weeks on the road…I am more than ready to do some Exploring and Boondocking, and putting my new 100 watt Solar Suitcase through the hoops.

(c)2012Horst Kelly Photographer...Glacier NP

This trip will  not be so much about photography, but more about camping, relaxing and enjoying the time spent in a location. I’m sure I will  get the urge to squeeze the shutter and chase a sunset or three...now and again… but it won’t be my first priority, at least that’s the plan.


(c)2014HorstKelly Photography
      
(c)2014HorstKelly Photographer
 
Soooo…I guessing my next post will be the evening before I pull out of the driveway…till then,  Happy Trails to All…Horst sends

ps..My original post indicated a launch day of 1 Sept., but just as I was about to press the publish button another commitment came about....so I kicked the can to the 11 Sept, or sooner.....oh well, that's why we have "Tomorrow's".....
(c)2014HorstKelly Photographer
My Pot of Gold 



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9 comments:

  1. Barney, The Old Fat ManAugust 26, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Look for me in your travels. I roll on Oct. 6 at the latest. Be safe and please do not deprive us of your excellent photography.

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    1. horstAugust 29, 2015 at 6:06 AM

      I'll be looking for you...I guessing you may be in the New Mexico area....Thanks for you positive comment on the photography...and I will click the shutter...trust me..Horst sends

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  2. JerryCAugust 26, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    Sounds like a great list of destinations. Looking forward to reading (and seeing) all about it. As for the brake controller, I don't know anyone that hasn't had an "oh crap" moment, or three.....jc

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    1. horstAugust 29, 2015 at 6:11 AM

      Got ideas from where you two traveled earlier this summer.....just hope that I can take the elevation....I'm guessing that there is a "Oh Crap Limit" per trip.....I'll keep track and post how many I had in my Summary.. :).. Have a Super weekend wherever you Two...Three are...Horst sends

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  3. horstAugust 30, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    So far, so good on the Solar....I am looking forward to the trip..so when do you Guys start your next Traveling Adventure...appears you really enjoyed your time up North!...Take care...Horst sends

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  4. lynneAugust 31, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Great to hear that you will be on the road again!

    We have those stupid moments constantly! It's a miracle that we are still in one piece! Example: several years ago we drove all the way through El Paso with our lights and signals unplugged!
    Take care and just recheck yourself frequently.

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    1. horstSeptember 1, 2015 at 7:00 AM

      Hope all is going well with you two and that you are able to relax a bit in your new home.....when do you start heading West? Wow no lights and signals...that's at least a "6 pack" scare... :) and going through El Paso, one of my top 3 three least favorite Cities to travel through...even without the Casita.....take care and thanks for stopping by...Horst sends

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  5. Barney, The Old Fat ManSeptember 8, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Less than four days to go. I am excited for you and maybe a bit envious.

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    1. horstSeptember 8, 2015 at 3:00 PM

      I am more than ready...just got finished loading the Toad....will turn on the Frig this evening and run AC....hitch up tomorrow evening and pull out bright and early Thursday...it is calling for rain, but so be it...Thanks for stopping by...and maybe we'll see eachother on this trip...Horst sends

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