I have to clarify, that I didn’t forget the most important part of our detour west of El Paso, as someone else indicated in my last report… I figured many of you were getting tired if “Croc-a-holic Stories”. In my own defense, I did turn around and went ALL THE WAY BACK to the outlet stores, WITHOUT being threatened, bribed or beaten. I even gave her free rein while I ran for fuel, and a Diet Coke. Lucy and I waited it the VERY HOT truck for my beloved to return, Crocs in hand. Come on, someone take my side here ! I am feeling out numbered.
We arrived in Ranger only a few pounds heavier from some recent purchases. It is really strange, but with each stop we have made, Michelle has been able to “create” a new Croc-a-holic. She should be on retainer with ‘em. By the way, I think the web site is Crocs-R-us.com. (M: that’d be my personal stash)
I don’t remember anything exciting happening in Ranger and left without incident. (M: we parked, we slept, we left. If we’re not going to have fun meeting people, that’s just how we like ‘em!) Unfortunately Susan H wasn’t able to meet up with us, but perhaps next time we are in town. Sorry we missed you, Susan.
The next day we head off to Grapevine, our destination and site of the 2009 Annual ASMBS Conference. On our way we stopped in Weatherford, for lunch with Sophie. What a nice lunch place, at the Petro truck stop on the highway. Food and company was a welcome respite. The girls look like they could be sisters. Hey Sophie, it was great meeting you, even if I called you Stephanie at first. Michelle does her best to get names straight, but you have to excuse the “old-himers” disease. (M: thanks for the peach hint!)We took on fuel and Michelle talked me into weighing the rig. Sure was glad to see we were still within the weight limits of the Dodge. Seeing another Crocs Outlet store might push beyond the limits though. (M: he he he! I haven’t warned him about BigLots yet!) (D: me afraid, ME? Never and I hope I can get this posted before she sees this.)
We pulled into Grapevine and were so taken by the Resort-like feeling here. The Vineyards Campground has park-like sites, with a lot of room. The hosts are so sweet. We had to move after the first day (we knew this in advance). We have a better view of Grapevine Lake, but less shade. We have ducks for neighbors. They are much more considerate neighbors than the rooster that woke me up a few days ago. We would definitely recommend if you need a place to stop with your RV, this is one nice spot.Well, we have to get ready for the conference, packing up give-a-ways, packing to move into the hotel, getting Lucy enrolled in doggie school at the local Pet Mart and to make sure you know whos has pefect nails.
As I look over this trip thus far, it has been very enjoyable and much less troublesome than last year. The only problem we have had was my misjudging a turn at a narrow entry and taking out a gate at an earlier park. The owner was wonderful and took care of the damage I brought to is property. Unfortunately I think we got the worst of it. Luckily, nothing to slow us down, but I have some work ahead of me when we get home.
Fuel has been under $2.59/gallon and we are averaging 9.8 mpg. It is still not what I was hoping for. There is a clock in the truck that keeps record of the time the truck is running and the total miles of a trip. I figure we have been averaging 33.5 mile per hour with over 104 hours running time. Considering the traffic accident back in Arizona and keeping the truck running to keep Lucy and me cool while Michelle was in the outlet stores, a lot of time is added with no miles.
Well, looks like the next report will be from the conference. See ya there. (M: and maybe a few meet ‘n greets!)
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