tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post948696149125921549..comments2024-03-29T00:14:52.325-05:00Comments on Kofa Mountains, Arizona: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!Doug Laninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-55017883076722522762022-03-26T06:19:47.099-05:002022-03-26T06:19:47.099-05:00Thank you Nancy. Maybe there's hope yet for t...Thank you Nancy. Maybe there's hope yet for the WL.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-86646915861168985142022-03-26T06:18:25.271-05:002022-03-26T06:18:25.271-05:00Thanks Deb. I'm glad I stepped back.Thanks Deb. I'm glad I stepped back. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-63308279277205502652022-03-25T22:46:34.832-05:002022-03-25T22:46:34.832-05:00You are making the right decision. The WL is stil...You are making the right decision. The WL is still worth rescuing. I would like to know what the problem actually is. If there is no metal and it runs a bit on ether, I'm betting on a fuel problem. Just my uneducated guess. If it was an oil problem the engine would be seized and full of metal. Find a mechanic than knows something about engines to help you. There is a light at the end of this tunnel I'm sure. Wish I was there to help you out. Lorne Green (A Place Called Away)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15915547855524467769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-12069316337123431602022-03-25T13:56:28.437-05:002022-03-25T13:56:28.437-05:00I'm glad you decided to go with MCA's offe...I'm glad you decided to go with MCA's offer for now. There are good people everywhere :) Now the shop's bill! WOW! The jeep is looking awesome! Hoping you can get what you need in the U Haul's trailer! Thinking of you!Ken and Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361055624097167727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-27212250887578705732022-03-25T07:42:03.266-05:002022-03-25T07:42:03.266-05:00Hang in there Doug. I'm just like you ... rea...Hang in there Doug. I'm just like you ... ready to throw up my hands in bad situations, but I'm glad you decided to go a little slower and make sure before you pull the plug. Sending you lots of hugs and good thoughts, along with prayers that the White Lion rises again!!Nancy Kissackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225296192386107554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-87933404585418482582022-03-25T00:57:46.753-05:002022-03-25T00:57:46.753-05:00We were glad to hear that you decided not to give ...We were glad to hear that you decided not to give up on the White Lion just yet. Lots of things to think about but at least now you will have the time to think it through. <br />The jeep is looking good...:) Tom and Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564285175697134395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-78920541050039317842022-03-25T00:27:43.832-05:002022-03-25T00:27:43.832-05:00WL will have a fine home here as long as needed. G...WL will have a fine home here as long as needed. Glad to be of help. Can't wait to see Yuma again too. Middle Class Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688204620656873729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-78452952400653061282022-03-24T23:40:24.294-05:002022-03-24T23:40:24.294-05:00Thanks Dave. Dolly is a native of Ft Smith but sh...Thanks Dave. Dolly is a native of Ft Smith but she loves to root for the little guy. Good game.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-20782253097610271142022-03-24T23:37:52.756-05:002022-03-24T23:37:52.756-05:00Following your adventures all these years has give...Following your adventures all these years has given me a solid perspective of the joys out here and to get hung up on the occasional bad day. You are right about the timing. I can handle it much better here at the end than I would have at the beginning. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-22424268462290438722022-03-24T23:33:11.611-05:002022-03-24T23:33:11.611-05:00Thanks for the optimism Rick. Hopefully, I will g...Thanks for the optimism Rick. Hopefully, I will get a more definitive answer and just maybe, be able to drive it again but not holding my breath.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-23132716166689944332022-03-24T23:30:35.262-05:002022-03-24T23:30:35.262-05:00I thought the same thing Cactus Flower. Thank you...I thought the same thing Cactus Flower. Thank you for your kind words. So far, rolling with the punches and I'm sure all will end as it should. Can't always plan everything and even plans go haywire but it is exciting😀 So good to hear from you again. I've missed your comments.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-85734498343010671642022-03-24T23:24:37.070-05:002022-03-24T23:24:37.070-05:00Thanks Jeff. I believe it is important to get the...Thanks Jeff. I believe it is important to get the WL near Phoenix in case Mr. Salvage is the WL final fate. No more costly tow bills.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-60159312733372285072022-03-24T23:20:55.142-05:002022-03-24T23:20:55.142-05:00Thanks Bill. I was hoping to show Nick only the g...Thanks Bill. I was hoping to show Nick only the good side of RVing, but instead he got a strong dose of both sides. What a ride these last few weeks. Thank you for your support.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-60839342195996958342022-03-24T23:18:39.513-05:002022-03-24T23:18:39.513-05:00Thank you Patsy. Just being here for me is a grea...Thank you Patsy. Just being here for me is a great help. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-70126527224876490192022-03-24T23:05:33.133-05:002022-03-24T23:05:33.133-05:00Thank you Becky. Lots of family and friends are p...Thank you Becky. Lots of family and friends are pulling me through. Sure all will end as it should.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-71743332173626588702022-03-24T23:04:01.596-05:002022-03-24T23:04:01.596-05:00Thanks Dolly. MCA's offer is a big reason I h...Thanks Dolly. MCA's offer is a big reason I have reversed course. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-2539024576929166332022-03-24T22:40:54.677-05:002022-03-24T22:40:54.677-05:00Sorry for your problems Doug, and also sorry that ...Sorry for your problems Doug, and also sorry that Arkansas did a number on #1 Gonzaga...but not too sorry since my two boys both graduated from the UofA and we have all been Razorback Fans since 1991 when I went to work for the Library in Pine Bluff Arkansas (and stayed till 2012, serving as Library Director for 20 years). It was a hard fought battle on both sides.Dave Burdick (GoingRvWay.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10706797381982584920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-70141782143268023832022-03-24T21:52:08.857-05:002022-03-24T21:52:08.857-05:00I think your commenters have some good ideas and s...I think your commenters have some good ideas and suggestions. All is not lost. Just changed a bit for now. If the problem had to happen it was better it happen near the end of your southwest travels rather than at the beginning of them. Sometimes trials and tribulations can bring out the best in a feller. And sometimes a feller needs that to happen.Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-45387982098395199442022-03-24T21:43:29.106-05:002022-03-24T21:43:29.106-05:00As long as the Oil is pumping and the Engine did s...As long as the Oil is pumping and the Engine did start up there is hope for the WL. Talk to other Diesel Shops in the surrounding area. The worst might be swapping the Engine but it sounds more like an Electrical Problem.<br />Be Safe!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-82969964366845219532022-03-24T21:24:17.874-05:002022-03-24T21:24:17.874-05:00If someone had an acre of land with water,sewer,el...If someone had an acre of land with water,sewer,electric.? The White Lion could be set up as a vacation home or a very unique AirB&B. People would love to rent it.! Wish I had some money - would get it all set up at Coyote Howls down by Ajo/Why, AZ. The rent there is only about $600 a Year. Of course, we all hope the engine can be rebuilt & you can keep traveling in the White Lion. But, you have a lot of options & more ideas will come along. Glad you have the Jeep & Nick & Yuma & lots of RV friends. Spring is coming - travel safe.Cactus Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09509903695941117977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-4585591157316895742022-03-24T21:10:04.770-05:002022-03-24T21:10:04.770-05:00There must be more efficient Diesel outfits, perha...There must be more efficient Diesel outfits, perhaps even in the area, that will provide that much desired second opinion. perhaps Nick would be willing to be a sounding board for ideas over your next Chess Challenge. <br />Hope it works out and you are back in the DSW next winter.<br />Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-18275276824458793812022-03-24T20:58:31.790-05:002022-03-24T20:58:31.790-05:00Doug, glad you are stepping back and looking at yo...Doug, glad you are stepping back and looking at your options. Having someone else look at the engine to see if it can be repaired/ rebuilt and at what cost is a good idea. Only you can decide what way to go, lots of questions to ask yourself, how much to spend, am I still going to do this every winter, can I get enough for the WL to replace it with another one or something smaller. Hoping the best for you, keep talking to family and RV friends to bounce ideas off of them.Bill Richards/ On Our Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012026514461151026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-49361842707745150402022-03-24T20:48:20.448-05:002022-03-24T20:48:20.448-05:00I'm glad to hear you are slowing down a bit an...I'm glad to hear you are slowing down a bit and taking more time to think it through first. E think of you daily and wish we could be of more help to you. <br />Hang in there. Patsy Irene (Chillin' with Patsy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17023685247825134744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-56867080452105434752022-03-24T20:44:33.952-05:002022-03-24T20:44:33.952-05:00So sorry you had this happened but glad you have p...So sorry you had this happened but glad you have people to help you. Hopefully the WL can be saved. Thank goodness for the kindness of someone to step up and help you. I hope it all works out for you and the WL.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368946455767876191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-81110086694536589962022-03-24T20:38:49.599-05:002022-03-24T20:38:49.599-05:00I'm so glad you're able to get things line...I'm so glad you're able to get things lined up. It's so wonderful of MCA to let the WL have a home away from home for the time being. Good luck on the next phase.Dolly Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800958084104672640noreply@blogger.com