Where are we today ?
Today I have a relatively short travel day planned, just gonna head to Robert Louisiana and a membership campground for the night. a Coast to Coast membership gets us (me) in there for $10.00 a night full hookups. Its warmer weather today in the mid 50'sf and sunny. My plan here is to winterize our coach. Drain the hot water tank, fresh water tank, blow out the lines with my compressor and pump in the Rv antifreeze to protect our coach. Now I have never needed to do this since we bought it in 2006. Glad that I hooked up the winterizing system last year just in case. Took a couple hours but got it done and not too cold outside. Would have been nicer and quicker with Suzie here (darn I miss her). |
| 213 miles |
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| morning sun as I left the Welcome centre |
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| crossing over lake Charles was a nice view |
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| the I-10 across the swamps is cool |
Stopped for fuel in Beau Bridge La at the Pilot $1.79.9 a gallon best price so far. Then at the Camping World in Hammond La (Dixie Rv) for some Rv and windshield washer antifreeze. Went outside to open the rear compartment door and could not get it open ? Check with service and the nice manager said to check with a Tech over in another area. He came out did some checking and said looks like we need a new latch. Need to remove the skin on the door to replace the latch ! Big Job!! So we fiddled for a bit and managed to get it open.(no charge) Now thinking about this, it is the same compartment that I replaced the shock(spring) that holds it open in Desert HotSprings. so a bit later I put the old one back on and now the door works just fine, newer is not always better. Guess I will deal with the door falling on my head! This is the same compartment door that we had the accident with in 2010 in Cullican Mexico and repaired and repainted on ours site one the beach for just over $300.00, was awesome service we got. So not surprising that their could be and issue with it.
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| nice spot for the night |
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| Yogi Bear here to great us when we arrive. |
Now because of the cold weather here I was warned that water would be shut off at 5 pm. Deep freeze tonight for this whole area New Orleans included. So got these things done in the sunshine had a showers before they turned off the water then inside to turn up the heat, and prep supper.
Easy supper tonight a breaded Chicken Breast with Broccoli and Cheese we had in the freezer, baked in the oven. Whipped up a salad, added a few rice crackers and did the trick. Paper plate so no dishes (no water now).
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| very tasty |
All in all was a good productive day, keeping right on schedule so far.
Thanks for stopping by again and keeping me company sure do enjoy your comments and support.
Posted by George, a.k.a. "The Weber "Q" Man of Blogland" according to Rick Doyle.
Check out the interactive map below to see where we have been this Winter.
Travel safe, George. Take care on the snow and ice. Hope you have somewhere warm to stay in Ontario
ReplyDeleteThanks Daryl, just gonna take it easy from here on in.
DeleteIt was freezing in New Orleans when we were there in late January last year as well. It can get pretty darn cold down that way! Glad you got the rig all winterized. That means you have no water from now on, right? Hopefully rest areas are open if you need them. Also hoping for some decent weather for you. maybe very cold is better than not, since there won't be that melting and freezing thing that can wreak havoc. Wishing you well and travel safe!
ReplyDeleteIt can get pretty cold down here at this time of year, but usually not for very long. Yup no water but can I handle that, I have a couple jugs inside got lotsa w/w antifreeze for the black and grey tank. Thanks Sue will keep an eye on the weather.
DeleteSo glad all is well George. Too bad about the temps though but gets you in line for Ontario temps I guess.
ReplyDeleteEven much colder in Ontario so I am preparing myself for that.
DeleteWinterizing is like going backwards since your trip west, but it is for a good cause. Looks like you are making good time. Travel safe.
ReplyDeleteYep you are so right, thanks Bill.
DeleteSupposed to "warm up" a bit next week. Good thing you winterized just the same. We're all in a deep freeze it seems.
ReplyDeleteYea its cold almost everywhere, at least where I am going.
DeleteWell shoot George, we need to slow this rig down a bit. We headed right into a great big ol' "freeze" up north. You WILL drive careful won't ya?
ReplyDeleteHope Suzie don't mind me sit'n in her seat with my greasy old Wranglers, but dad gum it, I'm tired of hav'n to sit on the floor in the back. While yer up, how bout fix'n me a sammich...an' some cream an' sugar for my coffee.
Be very very careful after you make that left turn. You can drop me off at the border.
Thank for coming along Billy Bob, sammich and coffee no problem, you complainin' its cold in south Texas gonna be much colder where I'm going, don't think you will like that much.
DeleteSounds like you had perfect timing on winterizing. I hope the weather cooperates with you when you turn north.
ReplyDeleteI am watching the weather closely, thanks Larry.
DeleteHaving no water should be easy for you since you've done plenty of boondocking. Just pretend your water tank is empty and your grey tank is full. Take care on that cold weather as you continue north.
ReplyDeleteNot a problem, just watching the weather. Thanks.
DeleteI've been following along too George, just not commenting much. Glad to see you are on schedule and preparing for the Ontario cold. Thinking of you in your travels and of Suzie as she deals with family matters. It will be nice to hear when you are both back together! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Patsy, it sure will be nice. Thanks for coming along.
DeleteThe preventative measures to winterize your coach will pay off in spades. Continued good wishes as you move north towards home.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys.
DeleteThe weather this winter is as strange as it was last winter. Amazing how far down the deep freeze has reached. Safe travels to your next destination.
ReplyDeleteYes it is weird weather, Thanks for the wishes.
DeleteGeorge - Sounds like you are making great progress, keep it up, safe travels and stay warm!
ReplyDeletedoing my best to stay warm,it will get colder before it gets warm
DeleteThat's sure some cold weather your hitting, George, but I guess as you head north it's not going to get any warmer!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels and try to stay warm.
Thanks Rick it will get much colder for sure!
DeleteWe had freezing temps here in SC, but its supposed to warm up some. Hope your travels continue to be smooth!
ReplyDeleteThanks, so far so good.
Delete213 Miles would have been a LONG driving day for me !! LOL
ReplyDeleteWell Denise its all relevant, if I can still do it I will.
DeleteSass's has been writing about cold temps too where she is at. When I think Louisiana, I don't think freezing weather. I s this out of the ordinary? When I finally do get to hit the road and live the gypsy RV/biker life I don't want to even think of cold.
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