Friday, April 17, 2020

Road trip and a birthday

Location:  Sugar Creek Casino in Hinton, Oklahoma

The winds  blew at 20+ mph across the Oklahoma prairie last night slowly moving from the south all the way around to come from the north by morning.  I woke up at 7:30 but laid back down for a snooze and the next thing I knew it was 9:30.  I have no idea where those two hours went.

Looked out the window and no rain, but the wind was still coming in hard and it was 37 degrees out there but feeling like 27 with the wind.  That's a shock to the system.  I tried letting Yuma outside while I stayed inside, but didn't work.  He just needs me to be with him when he goes out.  So I put my sweatshirt and robe on and walked around with him till he was ready to come in.  Spoiled, I think:))  Only getting to 52 today.

While out with Yuma, Lorne popped his head out and we agreed to head into Camping World at 11:30 after breakfast.  Lorne needed a new water pump for the motorhome and I needed some propane cannisters if this is the way the weather is going to act.

Breakfast done, we headed north of Oklahoma City.  It was a long way from here, but they had his water pump and my propane, so we were back home by 1:30 and time for lunch.

After lunch, the sun came out and the bay the water pump was in was the south side so no wind to contend with. 
Fortunately, Lorne is mechanically talented and he removed the old pump and replaced it with the new one in short order.
While we worked and the "we" is used loosely, Yuma and Charlie wandered around the area enjoying the sunshine.  Unfortunately, poor Charlie has bad feet, so he and Yuma can't race around, but they still had a good time.
After that, Lorne, Sue and Charlie came over to take a tour of the White Lion.  Charlie quickly made himself at home in Yuma's bed and Yuma was nice about it.  Plus Charlie ate all of Yuma's treats and Yuma didn't say a word.  What a nice host he is:))
I mentioned a birthday in the heading.  Lorne turns a young 65 today, so Happy Birthday Lorne!  Wish them many more years of fun travels and good health.  What a great picture of the two love birds.
Lorne showed me how to use a few more of the buttons and switches available on the WL.  He showed me how to turn the exhaust brake on and the manual mode to change gears in the transmission for better power and control.  I'll try these out starting tomorrow when we both head out:  them north and me east.

Lorne and I sat on the southside of the WL and chatted till around 5 o'clock when the coolness drove us inside.  So glad I was able to meet up with Lorne and Sue while we both waited for better weather before moving on.

Tonight is Gold Rush so I'm finishing my blog while watching.   About time for dinner and a good night's sleep before moving on.  Stepped outside to take one last picture as the sun set and noticed the wind has died down considerably.  That will make driving much easier tomorrow. 
Close friends I hope.
See you later.

21 comments:

  1. Happy birthday to Lorne and many more! 🎂 Yuma is such a good boy to share his bed and treats with Charlie. It's nice that you all could meet up, before going your separate ways, headimg home. Noce sunset picture of your rigs.

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    1. Thanks Dolly. Nice traveling day for both of us. Going to try the state rods and not take the toll road and see how it goes today.

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    2. Thanks for the Birthday wishes Dolly. Yuma has been a great host to Charlie!!

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  2. Nice picture of the two rigs in the setting sun. Sounds like you had a very nice visit. Always nice to get together with fellow RVer's.

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    1. Thanks Deb. Had a nice two day visit and now the weather has cleared we're on our separate ways.

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  3. Yuma was very kind to his guest and I'm sure you were too. Nice that things got done, we wished we'd got into another Camping World on our way home but it wasn't in the cards. Ordered on line instead for a few things.
    I like the picture of the two rigs as well and it's nice Lorne could help you with a few things on the WL.
    Safe travels today.

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    1. Thanks Patsy. We're all set for our trips north. No wind today which is good. Anxious to try the things Lorne showed me.

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  4. Aww Yuma is such a good boy. Charlie just made himself at home!! I wish I had sucked up a few more mechanical skills from my Dad. It's cool Lorne can make his own repairs. The best thing anyone ever taught me was to watch your heat gauge going uphill and gear down (and slow down) when it starts getting up there. Gearing down will help cool the engine. Safe travels.

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    1. Thank you Nancy. Yuma is a good boy. I'm glad Lorne showed me a few things before getting to the Missouri hills.

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  5. Seems the winter chill is still hanging on in some spots. Nice to meet up with friends, share stories and knowledge.
    Safe Travels!

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    1. Thanks Jeff. One last hurrah before the end of my jorney.

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  6. Glad you were able to get together with Lorne and Sue. They are a great couple that are willing to lend a helping hand when they can.
    Be Safe and Enjoy your homeward travels.

    It's about time.

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    1. Thanks Rick. It was a nice break from our travels. Enjoyed visiting with them.

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  7. Doug--I know you said you are happy with your solar/battery setup and its ability to operate the refrigerator, but I don't remember what the fridge in the WL is like. Big, medium, small? We may be getting a "new" motorhome, and I'm wondering how much solar we will need for a residential fridge since we normally boondock, too. Thanks! Lee

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    1. The WL required a landline/generator for the fridge, awning, kitchen light, two tvs and 2 fans. I wanted solar power to handle all those. The fridge is a double door fridge with a pullout freezer below. It is in the big category. I have four agm 125 amp batteries and six 190 amp solar panels. I probably could have gone with 800 watts. Your installer will give you a good estimate of your needs

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  8. Happy Birthday to Lorne! Sounds like a great day for you and nice to have sunshine!Yuma and Charlie are so cute and the story about his bed and treats..too adorable! Travel safely home..bet everyone will be glad to see you two!!

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    1. Thanks Shirley. Had a nice time with Lorne and Sue. I think most of the family want to see the WL and not me :))

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  9. Yuma is such a good boy. I'm watching my recording of Golf Rush right now! Safe travels.

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  10. Yes he is. He's been a great companion this trip. He has matured. Gold Rush was good. I just love that Australian girl's accent.

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