Summer Camping Adventures Part 2

Part 2 of our adventure, has us traveling from Caballo Lake State Park in NM to Springerville, AZ to stay for a few days in the same RV park as my parents.

On our way there we encountered a thunderstorm that dumped tons of rain and even some tiny hail on us. One town we drove through, Magdalena, New Mexico, had deep water running downhill at every intersection. They got enough of the tiny hail that it gathered on the ground and looked like snow. My picture is not good but maybe you can kinda see it.  Crazy!!

Once we arrived in Springerville, my parents were waiting for us. They helped us get the trailer backed in and we started to get it set up. But we had a little incident.  After getting it up on the leveling blocks on the driver side, LW went to unhook the hitch. When it came loose from the ball of the truck, the trailer rolled backward and sideways and fell off the leveling blocks. It bent one of our stabilizer jacks. It still works. It was a little scary, especially since mom was sitting inside the trailer to get out of the sun. But she was ok and the trailer is ok. Just another learning experience.

While here I have helped mom and dad with a few things, the boys played golf in Show Low AZ, we have played cards, gone out to eat, shopped, done laundry, and just enjoyed being with each other. I last saw them in January of 2019. We were scheduled to come visit in the summer of 2020 but had to cancel due to the pandemic, so it's been too long and a much needed visit.

We also did a balloon release in honor of what would have been my brothers 50th birthday.  (There's a post on FB about this release.)

Here are few things we saw in Springerville...a yard full of metal art, an old cemetery, and the historical village.

Wednesday we went to the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert.

Petrified wood

Petrified wood

Painted Desert Inn

See the petrified wood log up on the top?

Thursday morning we  pack up and head out for Williams Az on our way to the Grand Canyon.

Stay tuned for Part 3.

Summer Camping Adventures Part 1

The JnL Roadshow is on the road for the summer with our travel trailer.  Part one of our adventure found us staying at La Hacienda RV Resort in Lakeway as LW finished his school contract for this year.  Of course I spent my days in the pool!

On Thursday, June 24, we left La Hacienda and headed to Junction TX and the 10/83 RV Park.  The park is right off Interstate 10 and had easy access.  The spot we got was shaded and there was a terrific breeze.  We were  very close to the North Llano River.

On Friday we headed to Van Horn TX and the Wild West RV Park.  Since we are in West Texas desert country this park was very deserty.  Is that a word?  No shade, very hot but it was easy to get in and out of with the trailer.  While here we had lunch at a Mexican Restaurant called Chuy's (not connected to the Chuy's we know).  Inside the restaurant is the Madden Haul of Fame.  Supposedly John Madden stopped here and returns when he comes through West Texas.  There was a mural and a chair and tv reserved just for him.

On Saturday we arrived at Caballo Lake State Park in New Mexico.  We were very close to the Rio Grande River and could easily drive to Caballo Lake.  We actually put the kayaks in the lake for a bit but it was so windy it made it difficult to kayak.

Here are some of our views along the way.

Hang on for Part 2 coming soon!

Houston June 2021

 After leaving LB's house in Fort Worth, I drove to Houston to meet up with LW, who was attending a conference there.  After checking in, I found the pool while I waited for LW to finish for the day.

The next day while he finished up at the conference, I went exploring.

First I found Water Wall Park.

Next  I drove past the Beer Can House. Can you imagine having this house as your neighbor?  I guess there are no HOA rules about covering your house in beer cans.

Then I found these giant Beatles statues at a trailer food park but the gate was locked so I didn't get very good pictures.

Near there was Graffiti Building.  Here are a few of my favorites.

Last I went to the Houston Zoo.

After the zoo, it was time to pick up LW and head for home.