December with Friends

The first week of Dec I spent time with long time fiends Ruel and Harry. The day I arrived they determined their 10 year old German Sheppard was failing and had to be transferred (military term) to the Rainbow Bridge Poem.  It was hard on all of us. I was glad I was able to support them through this tough time. We had a good week together. Harry and I went fishing twice during the week. As stated a bad day fishing is better than a great day at work.

The second week I went to Jim and Vickie parking at their RV site. Jim has a large garage that houses his Montana RV and truck. He has 50 amp service. So I parked in front of the RV door and had power.  Jim does not eat much that does not have hoofs (sea food) however Vickie does. We went to T & W Oyster Bar for an evening meal.  Vickie and I shared a half peck of medium warm oysters and then a double sea food pot of clams, corn, sausage, shrimp and snow crab. T & W is noted for their Rooster which is a cracker, heavy layer of horse radish, oyster, hot sauces (3), jalapeno and black pepper. Picture Vickie and I had three each. I then bought their T shirt. 

Jim and I had time to do a little work on my RV and in his barn. He helped me organize my rv basement so I could find items easier. That seems to be an endless job.

Jim and I saw some nice LED lights in Goshen. Jim also installed them on his RV so I decided I wanted them for the outside. I ordered the wrong ones, mine were not water proof so we installed them on the inside. 

Jim and I installed about 20 – 2”x4”x8’ worth of lumber. We put in the horizontal spacers between is wall studs in his Man Cave. This was preparation for insulation and dry wall.

The third week I moved to Fayetteville, NC and parked on the Lake Smith FAMCAMP. I was near  George and Rosetta who invited me to their 50^th wedding anniversary and renewal of vows. It was a very nice evening with many friends and family. 

Jim & Vickie, George & Rosetta and me.

While in the area I was able to help George install a Progressive Industry EMS (electric surge guard) and front power plug. 

I also hooked up with two MOC friends having supper with Larry and Pat. Then Larry took me to the Special Forces Museum and Veterans Park. 

I also worked in a  lunch with Steve and Carla who drove 75 miles to meet me half way. The MOC is a great extended family.

This Monday 23 Dec I am on the road heading to Quartzsite AZ. My travel plans are:

23 Dec Augusta, GA

24 Dec Birmingham, AL

25 Dec Birmingham, AL

26 Dec Montgomery, AL

27 Dec Montgomery, AL

28 Dec Biloxi, MS

29 Dec Open Water, LA

30 Dec Columbus, TX

31 San Antonia, TX

1 Jan San Antonia, TX

2 Jan San Antonia, TX

3 Jan Fort Stockton, TX

4 Jan Las Cruces, NM

5 Jan Tuscon, AZ

6 Jan Tuscon, AZ

7 Jan Tuscon, AZ

8 Jan Tuscon, AZ

9 Jan Tuscon, AZ

10 – 24 Jan Quartzsite, AZ

25 Jan – Mar Yuma BLM