We Land in Roswell, New Mexico

In addition to the slide and exhaust bracket fixes in Deming, NM, we asked Jimmy to take a look at one other item. 

We have never been able to add fuel on our driver's side. It would just blow back out (makes the inside of your home smell so good when your clothes and shoes have diesel splashed all over them). Camping World couldn't find anything that would cause it, but several weeks ago Bill got underneath and thought the "pipe" looked kinked. So he told Jimmy about it.

And when we left the shop, we went and filled up at 5R Truck Stop - on the driver's side without a problem! Pretty ridiculous that we've had the rig over a year and can finally fill up on both sides.

We stay at Boot Hill RV Park in Alamagordo Tuesday night. Having now been to the real one, I can accurately report that the park looks nothing like it. But it's very clean, with nice people, everything works, including slow internet, and the easy access off and on the highway is why I picked it.

Not even a hill

The Jeep stays hooked up and we walk to McGinn's Pistachio Tree Ranch. Because one must see the largest pistachio (statue) in the country - and try a few samples as well.

Unsalted

Some of our favorite stuff

Bill chooses the green chili pecans which he never has to worry about sharing - they are hot! I opt for plain pistachios because to me they can't be improved upon. 

Wednesday's drive over Apache Summit is much different than our trip in March. No wind, and my experience driving through mountains since then, make it a very lovely drive. Before we know it we're in Roswell and setting up at Town and Country RV Park. 

Another park chosen only for proximity to our destination, I'm surprised to see they expanded their sites last Spring, and we have a nice level and clean spot. Services are very good, and it's fairly quiet. There are a ridiculous number of lights overhead all night, which so far haven't bothered us. The space is tight, but we aren't going to be home very much while we're here. Best of all, it's a mile from Bill's mom's house which is the reason we're here.

The weather is perfect in Roswell and we love getting to see Mom for more than just a quick one day visit. We plan to get some things done for her, and see the sites we've not had time to enjoy on past visits.

One place we had to try is Big D's Downtown Dive which did not disappoint - excellent sandwiches and salads!

One of the many advantages of this life style is the ability to spend time with family for as long as needed. Still living in our own home, sleeping in our own bed, we can be here for Mom with little effort. 

We'll spend the long weekend puttering around her place, and enjoying just hanging out. Next week we'll go out and play :-))))