Category Archives: Southwest trip

Beeville’s changed — have we?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Richard

We took a magically memory trip yesterday up to Beeville, Texas where we lived during flight training. The trip up from Aransas Pass was flat and fast — 70 mph four-lane with direct access and suddenly-appearing stop signs. We saw … Continue reading →

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Birder Heaven

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Richard

Leaving Lake Charles, LA, we joined the trucks and RVs on I-10 heading toward Beaumont, Texas. We had decided not to tackle the Houston traffic, given our trailer’s propensity to blow turn signal fuses, and went north on a series … Continue reading →

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Finally, 60’s and WiFi

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Richard

A week after our start, we finally got 60 degree temperatures and a state park with WiFi. The Louisiana park systems rock — not only are they wired, they also honor the Golden Passport and charge seniors half price. We … Continue reading →

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Sleeping on the Median Strip

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Richard

Last night in Carlisle, PA, we stopped at a Flying J truck stop since they have spaces for rvs for overnight camping. Being right next to I-81 and a major on/off ramp, the roar of downshifting diesel trucks was our … Continue reading →

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Recycling on the Road

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Richard

The truck and airstream are nearly loaded for our SW trip. As I moved recycling materials to be picked up yesterday, I got thinking more about where our paper, cans, bottles will go while traveling. I know Vermont and New … Continue reading →

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Weather Worries

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Richard

A little over a week to launch and I’m starting to worry about the weather — even though I know long-range forecasts are notoriously unreliable. It reminds me of many times I’ve planned VFR cross-country flights, looking for that weather … Continue reading →

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Natchez Trace option

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Richard

As we near our departure date for the Southwest, I’m continuing to look at travel routes and potential overnight spots, focusing on Walmarts and Flying J’s along Route 81 toward Knoxville. One of the great guides that helping me look … Continue reading →

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Snowstream

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Richard

I bought and installed new support rod for propane tanks and after a lot of drilling, was able to paint the parts yesterday — and install and test everything today before the snow hit. Things are buttoned up, the ‘stream … Continue reading →

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Look out for Muffler Men

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Richard

I got an email from Gabriel Aldaz, a friend in Copenhagen with whom I’d once been discussing a bike touring book. Life (a new child) changed some of his touring plans but he told me: “I have not worked on … Continue reading →

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Planning our SW trip – medical preparation

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Richard

As we prepare for our trip and start planning routes and stops, we are also starting to gather ideas on personal preparation for the two months we’ll be traveling. Here are some of the steps we’re taking regarding medical issues:1. … Continue reading →

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