tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post2374404117478966643..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: The Pre-Launch Adventure Begins!Jodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-46079990504982975162015-03-30T22:49:28.111-07:002015-03-30T22:49:28.111-07:00I don't like driving OR being a passenger in s...I don't like driving OR being a passenger in strong winds. Glad you're safe, and I'm looking forward to the next installment! There are so many "firsts" when you take the leap into this full-timing adventure. You're doing great maintaining a sense of humor. :-) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-13809646061761136722015-03-30T21:16:19.449-07:002015-03-30T21:16:19.449-07:00Thanks Russ! I think they're the worse when th...Thanks Russ! I think they're the worse when there are lots of big trucks passing as well :-( Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-71439148439163096922015-03-30T12:35:38.285-07:002015-03-30T12:35:38.285-07:00Great to hear that you're on the road. Winds ...Great to hear that you're on the road. Winds can be really scary but oddly we have gotten better over the last two years. We know the times that it is best to get off the road. When you see the dust storm rolling your way take the next exit. Even sitting still the RV bounces around like we're in the boat. Enjoy your adventure. Life is good.<br /><br />Russ RangerLone Ranger'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524504164733915784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-61398247726098018582015-03-30T04:15:10.361-07:002015-03-30T04:15:10.361-07:00I love driving the rig. It's less fun towing, ...I love driving the rig. It's less fun towing, but still fun. We didn't dump last time and have been using the potty while working in it in storage so while it wasn't full, it was ready :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-15083114620394902292015-03-30T04:12:01.687-07:002015-03-30T04:12:01.687-07:00Welcome aboard Kay! We love the rig, it's our...Welcome aboard Kay! We love the rig, it's our first :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-31350117583544427532015-03-30T04:11:03.126-07:002015-03-30T04:11:03.126-07:00Thank you Sharon, that's so nice to hear :-) ...Thank you Sharon, that's so nice to hear :-) Great to have you along!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-39879544532378631592015-03-30T04:09:29.597-07:002015-03-30T04:09:29.597-07:00Thanks Mark :-) I won't leave you hanging too...Thanks Mark :-) I won't leave you hanging too long!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-30567335136078650062015-03-30T04:08:50.463-07:002015-03-30T04:08:50.463-07:00Definitely get the RV/truck one, we won't do a...Definitely get the RV/truck one, we won't do another trip without it!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-91296291185725435692015-03-30T04:07:36.256-07:002015-03-30T04:07:36.256-07:00Thanks Pam! I'd be fine never doing it again ...Thanks Pam! I'd be fine never doing it again :-) I'm so glad we got to the desert before the blooming was over.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-16187908053131490872015-03-30T04:03:19.834-07:002015-03-30T04:03:19.834-07:00I think that's the one we're going to get ...I think that's the one we're going to get too. It would never have taken us where the IPhone did! Thanks Merikay :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-37002892236230671512015-03-30T04:02:22.072-07:002015-03-30T04:02:22.072-07:00Each day seems to get more comfortable even with t...Each day seems to get more comfortable even with the winds. Those gusts do get your attention!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-17623078090924594922015-03-30T04:00:48.033-07:002015-03-30T04:00:48.033-07:00We have been arriving early enough to unhook and g...We have been arriving early enough to unhook and go look around, even just for a couple hours. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-51603519485607672732015-03-30T03:59:37.510-07:002015-03-30T03:59:37.510-07:00They have been minimal. Our friends have lived in ...They have been minimal. Our friends have lived in Tombstone for 20 years. Went to visit, and never left :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9040956034029154482015-03-30T03:58:42.026-07:002015-03-30T03:58:42.026-07:00That's what we said!That's what we said!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-66255957219258889452015-03-30T03:58:20.885-07:002015-03-30T03:58:20.885-07:00Thanks Janna :-) Not quite uneventful and definit...Thanks Janna :-) Not quite uneventful and definitely wonderful.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-12998787657783673572015-03-30T03:57:36.026-07:002015-03-30T03:57:36.026-07:00It felt like cliffs at the time too...... We won&#...It felt like cliffs at the time too...... We won't be pushing the weather after this trip, NOPE! Glad to share the humor, we laughed too :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-66199639346101828992015-03-30T03:51:20.990-07:002015-03-30T03:51:20.990-07:00It does feel wonderful! It does feel wonderful! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-27570521435029292262015-03-29T21:38:25.929-07:002015-03-29T21:38:25.929-07:00Yay! You're off to a great start, winds and a...Yay! You're off to a great start, winds and all. Sounds like you've gotten quite comfortable driving. That's fantastic! I hope you get some nice sunny, non-windy weather! Great job on the tank dumping. You decided to dump after just one day? For practice?DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-33269574965627396942015-03-29T16:00:48.556-07:002015-03-29T16:00:48.556-07:00I'm a new reader and looking forward to your t...I'm a new reader and looking forward to your traveling! Your RV is beautiful and enjoy~ KayKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850331113386504863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-45419512161276689912015-03-29T11:37:38.903-07:002015-03-29T11:37:38.903-07:00I haven't been reading you for very long but a...I haven't been reading you for very long but already know that you're a keeper in my blogger world.... looking forward to your adventures.The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57100619020037602452015-03-29T11:29:11.641-07:002015-03-29T11:29:11.641-07:00Way to go hanging in there with the high winds whi...Way to go hanging in there with the high winds while driving. Looking forward to what happens in Tombstone.Mark from Missourihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690142492551842918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-70284977212468943002015-03-29T09:51:15.453-07:002015-03-29T09:51:15.453-07:00You're off to a good start! I'm not a fan ...You're off to a good start! I'm not a fan of the phone gps either. I've had my Garmin for 4 or 5 years now. It's great for the car but I'm going to upgrade to an RV specific one when we get a rig.<br />Safe travels!Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-28089213774389594262015-03-29T08:54:27.965-07:002015-03-29T08:54:27.965-07:00Great job, Jodee, driving with all the wind. I am...Great job, Jodee, driving with all the wind. I am an excellent passenger:) I love the photo of the rig with sunset in the back slide:) I had to laugh when I read about the dump success. We both remember our first experience!! The desert is gorgeous with all the yellow...enjoy and safe travels:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-15513533097102994112015-03-29T08:47:36.889-07:002015-03-29T08:47:36.889-07:00We have had a Rand McNally GPS for three years. An...We have had a Rand McNally GPS for three years. And it has done a very good job. We have not been able to get complete directions a few times, but if in doubt we will use the Google Maps on the phone as a back up. occasionally, that is very very rarely, i will also pull op mapquest on the computer. Remember you can unhook and back out of a wrong turn, but it is best to not get into one. Sometimes, I will look at Google earth zoom in to check out a gas station or other unknown. You will get the hang of it, and you will get into trouble a few times as well. We all do! Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-35170308677399037022015-03-29T07:15:42.648-07:002015-03-29T07:15:42.648-07:00Everything usually gets better as you get more acc...Everything usually gets better as you get more accustomed to being on the road. Watch those side winds though as they can surprise you. Sometimes it's best to pull off and wait for them to pass over. Great times and great travel are ahead for you.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.com