HIGHWAY GUYS

Steve and Peter travel the roads of the U.S. in an RV (called The Beast). Steve is retired and disabled (mobility impaired) and Peter is his service dog. They started their adventure on September 11th ,2003. Home base currently is Los Angeles, California. On the road, they live in a 1993, 28 foot, Allegro Bay class A motor home. Their goal is just to enjoy the thrill of travel and exploration for as long as the Beast and their health allow.

Friday, March 31, 2006

060328 - Yuma, AZ

3/26/2006
Yuma, AZ


Finally made it out of California. Of course that means we lose an hour of sleep tomorrow morning.
Filled the tank at $2.49/gallon. On the other side of the border it was as high as $2.99.

Hit Wal-Mart for some much needed groceries and got to use their electric shopping cart.

Checked into Cocopah Golf Club and RVP and had a little discussion about Peter's status. Since the main office isn't open on Sundays we will have to wait to "straighten" them out on the status and privileges of a service animal.

The sites are gravel with a patio slab but we don't fit right because the electrical hook up makes us back up to far.

3/27/2006
Yuma, AZ

We have finally found a place that requires the use of an air conditioner most of the time. How nice.

We extracted the Batmobile from its cave and headed for the park office. They were pleasant and friendly but had a problem considering Peter as a service animal instead of a pet. I provided some "helpful" literature and Peter smiled and tried to impress them with his good manners, but they still showed resistance.
Finally I had to push the envelope by asking if they would like my attorney to explain the law to their attorney? I didn't get an answer but someone made a phone call and then found a site much closer to the main building -like we requested.

This place is a golf course with RV sites and mobile homes up and down the greens. Our site is along the 10th hole and we have protective netting along side the site facing the tee.

They have a strict dress code about golf shorts and collared shirts, with no-nos like t-shirts, tube tops and short shorts.

With some of the people I've seen, I can understand, but I may try a t-shirt in the Grill and see what they do. Peter is looking forward to that.

3/28/2006
Yuma, AZ

With a rain watch posted and a 40% prediction, this morning looked pretty dry and warm. The golfers are out in force - I think there is some kind of tournament going on, and so far no one has hit the Beast. There are signs warning golfers that they are responsible for any damages. Make us feel real comfortable.

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