April 27 – 28, 2023 Four States and Lots of Wind

(Note: This blog is picture intensive.  Many of the pictures were taken as we were driving so they may not be super sharp. But the scenery just had to be captured. Notice the topography changes as we traveled– Amazing!))

Thursday, 27th, we left our space at the Tucumcari Elks and continued north on one of my favorite routes.

Cows coming in to drink:

We saw these buildings stationed about every 4 miles.  There was no electric to them but there was this “pipe” sticking out of the roof. They were also not connected with the railroad tracks.  Anyone know what they are.  (We saw them in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma but not in Kansas.

We continued our travels into Texas:

More cows – they are free range here:

Granaries:

Old railroad ties:

Notice all the black area – these are cows in feed lots.  They went on for miles:

More in the distance:

Our travelers:

And granaries:

We came around a corner and found a muffler man – YIPEE!

Have no clue – alien ship maybe – LOL:

  

There must be lots of wind in this area because these go for miles in Texas and

Then Oklahoma:

More scenes along the way:

  

  

Have no clue on this one:

Our fourth state today – Kansas:

  

  

  

  

Check out this picture – the oil rig and the wind turbine – What a contrast.

We made our way to Blue RV Campground in Dodge City Kansas.  After getting set up we checked out the town.  Lots of industry here and it is growing.

Dodge City was the setting of the long-running radio and television series Gunsmoke so tomorrow we hope to check out the tourist center and go from there.  There is also a storm coming thru so we will be keeping our eye on that.

Today’s stats:

Miles Traveled: 240 Miles

Routes Traveled:

New Mexico: Robison Ave; US-54

Texas: US-54

Oklahoma: US-54

Kansas: IS-54; US-283; US-400; E. Wyatt Earp Blvd

Friday, 28th.

The rain started last night and continued throughout the morning.  The wind, however, was crazy.  We had sustained 40 MPH winds with higher gusts.  OH MY. 

Since many of the things to see here are outside, we decided that we would come back when we could do that.

So we made a stop at Walmart and found this:

Yuengling Lager is now in Kansas!  As of February, they are now distributing in Oklahoma and Missouri…

  

It was brutal being outside so back home we decided to stay in all day. As I write this, it is 8PM and the wind is finally starting to calm down.

So tomorrow we are heading northeast.  Stay tuned and enjoy today.

December 2-11, 2021 Our Time Near Dallas-Fort Worth

We left our dusty spot in Oklahoma City and traveled south thru windmills:

Into Texas:

We made our way to Hickory Creek ACOE Campground just south of Corinth.  Oh my goodness, I am not use to cities in the west.  They just go on for miles and miles..  It was so nice to find this spot not too far away from all the hustle and bustle.  Isn’t it beautiful!

 

Within 2 miles, there is everything.  Reminds me of what our friends, Dave and Nina, said about Las Vegas.  Neighborhoods are planned that everything you need is within two miles.  I can tell you that it is true here.

One of the days we had Ann and Norlynn and their little puppy Koda here for burgers and a campfire.  I have known Ann going on 40 years and she is still close to my heart.  (Love ya!)

Andy and Norlynn watching the fire:

A picture before they left.

 

Another day, Ann and I spent time together getting caught up.  Our picture using my new selfie stick:

One evening we met for dinner at the famous Babe’s Chicken in Frisco where we enjoyed Fried Chicken and Fried Catfish.  Not good for the heart but yummy.

The restaurant – it was really cool inside too…

So what else have we been up to –

Andy and I are feeling so much better.  I can tell you that it sucks to be sick on the road.  Thank God Andy was near the end of his illness as I was starting mine.

We moved from our spot to another last Wednesday.  Sorry no pictures.  And on Monday, we will be moving to lakeside for a week.  So yes, for now, we will be staying in this area for a while.

The weather has been crazy.  Some days have been in the 80’s and other day’s in the 50’s.  One day we are wearing T-shirts and another sweaters – too funny.  But there is no snow and that is okay.

And, of course, the normal stuff… laundry, cleaning, shopping, haircuts, and next week the cats will get their nails cut.

Some of our park visitors:

So stay tuned and enjoy today. 

 

Stats for December 2, 2021

Miles Traveled: 165 Miles

Oklahoma:  Land Rush Street; Black Mesa Drive; May Drive; I-35

Texas:  I-35, I-35E, I-35E Service Road; Ventura Drive; Point Vista Road