tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post7069036605288101985..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Leaving the Cool of the Mountains - On Purpose :-(Jodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-73200908312576507462018-05-18T20:35:11.083-07:002018-05-18T20:35:11.083-07:00We've been happy with them in the past as well...We've been happy with them in the past as well - and they're in enough places to take advantage of the warranties. This is an especially nice store in a little town. Fortunately there's been no pollen around Phoenix!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-68491073554958249542018-05-18T11:53:53.263-07:002018-05-18T11:53:53.263-07:00I've never had a bad experience at Discount Ti...I've never had a bad experience at Discount Tire, Jodee. They really do a nice job. Hopefully it is just spring allergies that is causing your itching. We've been following the pollen north from Florida. Our vehicles have been green since April 1st. :)exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-29138445961750521302018-05-18T09:17:28.245-07:002018-05-18T09:17:28.245-07:00As much as I want a diagnosis, I'd hate to be ...As much as I want a diagnosis, I'd hate to be allergic to those beauties :-( But....I'm almost completely itch-free after being out of the mountains for a week. I didn't remember that the canyon was something to see - now we want to come back and see more!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-40042267049041415942018-05-17T21:05:58.897-07:002018-05-17T21:05:58.897-07:00I was never bothered by allergies until the Ponder...I was never bothered by allergies until the Ponderosa Pine pollinated Everything several years ago on the North Rim. Miserable. Sorry. I keep meaning to explore Salt River Canyon. Those ancient desert dwellers were smart about building with stone to stay cooler.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-16947238123558903352018-05-16T22:53:30.346-07:002018-05-16T22:53:30.346-07:00I'm so glad to have good tires (the kind with ...I'm so glad to have good tires (the kind with tread!) again :-) And I'm glad we went with these, they've been awesome both on and off road. You'll like them! Do see Besh Ba Gowah if you get back to the that area!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-24636162127133623852018-05-16T22:51:18.063-07:002018-05-16T22:51:18.063-07:00I've had 24 hours itch-free so I'm hopeful...I've had 24 hours itch-free so I'm hopeful! I think you're right about the roads - they're not as bad as they were :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-85130400781587781562018-05-16T21:05:03.643-07:002018-05-16T21:05:03.643-07:00What a contrast from the pine trees and greenery t...What a contrast from the pine trees and greenery to the dry desert. But I do love my cactus:) That was a huge pencil cholla! I am so disappointed I didn't know about Besh Ba Gowah when we went through Globe! What a neat place! You are really rocking those narrow Jeep roads! We plan to copy Dave and Sue as soon as our tires wear out. I must say I am glad you got new tires with the back roads you ride. I know, I know, you are the girl who uses the last drop of shampoo...haha! But that last drop of tread could mean an ugly situation!! Sure hope you get some relief soon and an answer to your itching hives!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-79830566154776705722018-05-16T08:31:12.600-07:002018-05-16T08:31:12.600-07:00So sorry that you had to leave the mountains befor...So sorry that you had to leave the mountains before you were ready, but I would do anything to get away from that itching, too! We spent a week in Austin a couple of years ago in the spring at Pecan Grove RV Park—and I'm severely allergic to pecan pollen. That was a good plan, right?? I lived on antihistamines for the week and still it was awful. <br />So cool that you discovered Besh Ba Gowah. What an interesting place! Sounds like you're getting desensitized to those steep, curving, no-guard-rail roads in your travels. :-))<br />I hope your itching goes away soon. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-79619879152679177632018-05-15T19:22:59.850-07:002018-05-15T19:22:59.850-07:00The city owns the Besh Ba Gowah site with a citize...The city owns the Besh Ba Gowah site with a citizens council that keeps it funded along with the $5 admission and public donations. I tend to hug the "wall" on shelf roads, no matter what side I'm supposed to be on :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47178285349955717132018-05-15T16:08:34.260-07:002018-05-15T16:08:34.260-07:00Glad the Jeep was able to get everything taken car...Glad the Jeep was able to get everything taken care of. Always a relief to have things in tip top shape. Especially for worriers like me. Besh Ba Gowah is new to me and a great find. What beautiful pottery. What an amazing site. I’m so glad it wasn’t looted to death. Is it privately owned?? It’s amazing how smart the ancient ones were in terms of creating cool housing in a desert. Too bad we don’t take after them but rather require AC all over at a cost to the planet and to us. You just amaze me with your driving prowess – 9 point turns. Good grief. I’m ok with no guard rails as long as I’m not on that side. HA! A fluffy white ranch dog is seriously funny. Sorry the itching isn’t going away. Must be horrid. Glad you are close enough to head back to a doctor you know. Hats off to Hon Dah! Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-1242095174301744822018-05-15T09:13:04.065-07:002018-05-15T09:13:04.065-07:00Thanks Jeff! We'll look for that today. We'...Thanks Jeff! We'll look for that today. We're loving our new tires :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-44388896314849679622018-05-15T09:11:38.870-07:002018-05-15T09:11:38.870-07:00It does look hot doesn't it? It's really d...It does look hot doesn't it? It's really dry too!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-82940846416475632112018-05-15T08:51:56.406-07:002018-05-15T08:51:56.406-07:00Desert pin strips add character, you now have some...Desert pin strips add character, you now have some great rubber to help on those narrow roads without guard rails. Great photos, looking forward to more adventures to come. BTW - we stayed at Usery for Cactus League, there is a massive crested cactus arm to the right after leaving the park. Almost to the stop sign at the bottom of the hill.Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-2368642292979655852018-05-15T05:58:36.500-07:002018-05-15T05:58:36.500-07:00So sorry you are still itching and glad you are re...So sorry you are still itching and glad you are returning to your doctor! Great photos but it even looks HOT! :)Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.com