091205 - La Quinta, CA
Dec 5, 2009 
Lake Cahuilla
La Quinta, California
Most of the modern world keeps track of time with clocks and calendars.
For people like us, there are much superior and more reliable methods like the moon and stars, the sun and the seasons.
It is hard to believe that we have been on the road for more than a year already. It seems like Peter and I were just saying goodbye a little while ago and now it is the winter season again and a young new highway guy, Danny, has taken the place of his late predecessor.
With only a few unpleasant incidences and moments of peril, we successfully circumnavigated the western states, visiting old friends, making new ones and seeing some new sights.
The beast and its owner are a little the worse for wear, but maintain a good attitude and with the aid of some good mechanics and doctors, we will continue on our travels.
We recently made a much-needed pit stop for repairs. The engine-overheating problem was accurately diagnosed by Redlands Truck and RV Center as a faulty fan clutch. I didn’t know I had one and now I know they cost $600 to replace. We also had the suspension beefed up with new springs, tires and a much needed alignment. This should keep us safely on the road for a long time.
We had a delicious thanksgiving dinner with 100 of our newest friends in Desert Hot Springs at one of our member RV resorts.
The weather was warm and sunny as we dined around the pool area. Danny was on his best behavior and was rewarded with a bowl full of turkey hand delivered by the cook.
We have some wonderful neighbors who are very helpful and friendly. Some travelers I had met least year at another place have become frequent dog walkers for Danny. My new little blue scooter is working fine and giving Danny some much needed exercise.
A few days ago we had a visit from my nephew Kurt and his fiancée Tammy. The weather was warm and sunny and we spent the day togrther as Danny worked his magic.
Being a former New Yorker, I always feel strange commenting about winter in Southern California. We never worry about blizzards and subzero weather and seeing snow is an option we chose to avoid. For my friends in the northwest, midwest and east coast, I feel your pain. I love to visit your areas, but I am seasonally selective, and winter is the big No-No.
Our plans for the winter usually keep us south of Interstate 10 in the southwestern portions of California and Arizona. Even so, we still have to be alert to weather changes that drop the temperature below freezing some times. Both beasts (big and little) and myself are sensitive to temperatures below 32 and none of us want our pipes to freeze, which can be painful and costly.
As we will be in a sort of partial hibernation for the season, excitement and sightseeing will be at a minimum therefore our travel reports will probably be infrequent and maybe even a bit mundane till spring thaw. I apologize in advance.
We will probably be in or near the following areas in the next few months:
Palm Springs, Yuma, Casa Grande, Tucson, Benson, Green Valley and points in-between. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding these areas, feel free to write to us.
Lake Cahuilla
La Quinta, California
Most of the modern world keeps track of time with clocks and calendars.
For people like us, there are much superior and more reliable methods like the moon and stars, the sun and the seasons.
It is hard to believe that we have been on the road for more than a year already. It seems like Peter and I were just saying goodbye a little while ago and now it is the winter season again and a young new highway guy, Danny, has taken the place of his late predecessor.
With only a few unpleasant incidences and moments of peril, we successfully circumnavigated the western states, visiting old friends, making new ones and seeing some new sights.
The beast and its owner are a little the worse for wear, but maintain a good attitude and with the aid of some good mechanics and doctors, we will continue on our travels.
We recently made a much-needed pit stop for repairs. The engine-overheating problem was accurately diagnosed by Redlands Truck and RV Center as a faulty fan clutch. I didn’t know I had one and now I know they cost $600 to replace. We also had the suspension beefed up with new springs, tires and a much needed alignment. This should keep us safely on the road for a long time.
We had a delicious thanksgiving dinner with 100 of our newest friends in Desert Hot Springs at one of our member RV resorts.
The weather was warm and sunny as we dined around the pool area. Danny was on his best behavior and was rewarded with a bowl full of turkey hand delivered by the cook.
We have some wonderful neighbors who are very helpful and friendly. Some travelers I had met least year at another place have become frequent dog walkers for Danny. My new little blue scooter is working fine and giving Danny some much needed exercise.
A few days ago we had a visit from my nephew Kurt and his fiancée Tammy. The weather was warm and sunny and we spent the day togrther as Danny worked his magic.
Being a former New Yorker, I always feel strange commenting about winter in Southern California. We never worry about blizzards and subzero weather and seeing snow is an option we chose to avoid. For my friends in the northwest, midwest and east coast, I feel your pain. I love to visit your areas, but I am seasonally selective, and winter is the big No-No.
Our plans for the winter usually keep us south of Interstate 10 in the southwestern portions of California and Arizona. Even so, we still have to be alert to weather changes that drop the temperature below freezing some times. Both beasts (big and little) and myself are sensitive to temperatures below 32 and none of us want our pipes to freeze, which can be painful and costly.
As we will be in a sort of partial hibernation for the season, excitement and sightseeing will be at a minimum therefore our travel reports will probably be infrequent and maybe even a bit mundane till spring thaw. I apologize in advance.
We will probably be in or near the following areas in the next few months:
Palm Springs, Yuma, Casa Grande, Tucson, Benson, Green Valley and points in-between. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding these areas, feel free to write to us.
posted by The Highway Guys @ 5:19 PM
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