Where are we today ?
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Another wonderful sunny day here in the southwest, got a nice early walkabout the area after my shower) just taking in the quiet views and enjoy more cactus right here. Chatted with our new friends Roger and Sue then home to finish securing our coach. Dump and fill our tanks at the dump station, hooked up the car and head on out about 10 am.
Just love this area I am sure we will return.
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| the Why water Tower on the hill |
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| 85 north to Gila bend a nice scenic drive |
No rush today only 139 miles to go. Head north to Gila bend and west on I-8 Good roads great weather, no noticeable winds and very nice uneventful drive. Stopped at a rest area for a stretch about 11:30 so a good time to whip up a nice light lunch. Only 40 miles to go so will be there before 12:30.
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| nice green fields along I-8 |
Turned off at Wellton and south to the canal and to the 14 day free BLM camping area. Turn left just before the canal. A nice wide open space and a few rigs here nicely spaced. Watch for the soft spot you may get stuck!
And stuck we got, we tried a few things, raise the rear of the coach with our levelling jacks, but even with out blocks the ground was soft, Did get some blocks under the rear wheels but they just went deeper.
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| hmm, not good |
But as luck would have a couple of guys from Alberta Canada were being entertained by our antics and came over to see if they could possibly help. The had a nice 4WD truck with wide tires a heavy long chain and some boards. Boards placed behind the rear tires and he gave us a little tug and we backed right out only about 20 feet but much firmer ground.
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| this where we were |
Well thanks guys much appreciated they would not take any money but I will buy them a beer or a bunch. We know where they are parked. Not fun getting a 22,000 coach stuck even it was only stuck a little bit. This is only the second time, first time was back in 2007 at the Imperial sand dunes in southern California.
Now we are on firm ground set up out coach, satellite dish and tilt the solar and a nice view of the area from the roof.
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| this friendly fellows are camped over there |
A set up by 2:30 up I walked over to the canal about 100 yards away just to check it out, They have been catching catfish there, warm good eating they are.
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| nice canal in he desert |
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| here we are now, happy campers |
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| even got some quality reading time done in the shade of the car |
But then soon time to begin supper and guess what we gonna enjoy some catfish fillets, one of our favorite fish. Trying out this seafood mix for the fish. Suzie wants french fries as well so I cut up a couple of potatoes, fired up our generator an plugged in the Fry Daddy.
Made the frys first and put them on or preheated Weber Q in a foil pan to keep warm while a fried the fish. It only take a few minutes.
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| frying the fish and the fries nice an warm |
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| now this sure took care of our fish and chip craving |
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just as supper was about ready I caught some desert sunset pictures
notice the reflsyion on our coach too? |
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another nice ending to a pretty decent day
except for the getting stuck part |
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| 139 miles today a nice easy drive |
We like this area as well, and its FREE, we like free. Probably be here for a few days just because we can. An I was able to post this blog sitting outside, 7 pm and still 60F with no wind. Now time to head in side, my fingers getting shilly.
Thanks for joining us in our desert wanderings just the way we love to travel. And hope y'all did not get stuck in the sand or snow wherever you are.
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We weren't stuck today but so glad you all were able to get unstuck!! Nice of those fellas to pull you all out!!
ReplyDeleteYour new site looks great!! Enjoy!!
Glad you did nit get stuck too.I when things happen most of us like ti help others out when we can.
DeleteWe are really liking it here.
Another great site you have chosen. Happy to hear fellow RV'ers came to your rescue.
ReplyDeleteLots of very nice places to camp and explore in the southwest desert. Most rv'ers are very helpful they were quite friendly.
DeleteLucky those boys were there and had the equipment to get you out. Nice fish and chips, gives me a hankerin'.
ReplyDeleteThey were just relaxing in the afternoon and saw us stalk they had a nice new very touch looking truck and like ti use is.
DeleteThe fish and chips was yummy.
Good that you had some nearby good samaritans to help out
ReplyDeleteAnother reason we don't go too remote in the desert never know when you might need help. These guys had fun helping us out too. Got to play with their truck.
DeleteAll in all, sounds like a great day! Keep on keeping on George.
ReplyDeleteThat's the plan Larry and thus amazing coach you sold us back on 2006 is still going strong, Just like us.
DeleteGlad the stuck wasn't too stuck!
ReplyDeleteYes Stew we glad too, as soon as we slow down I stopped and assessed the situation.
DeleteGlad those boys from Alberta came to the rescue. Have gone shooting by Welton before, will have to check out the area next time.
ReplyDeleteThey was just enjoying the warm afternoon outside , and always like having fun.
DeleteThank goodness for the guys watching and coming to the rescue! Looks like a really nice place to call home for a few days.
ReplyDeleteA couple of guys with a nice truck suited for the job, looking for something to do and like helping other people. Yes it is quite nice here.
DeleteLucky there were a few people around to help you out. It is no fun to get stuck anywhere but if you are alone it would have even been worse. We haven't gotten stuck yet but we have definitely seen a few that weren't so lucky.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your stay.
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We were lucky and do like to park where there is at least some people within sight of us.
DeleteWe've been with more than one RVer who ended up stuck in the soft dirt/sand. It's nice when others chip in to help and most RV folks do just that.
ReplyDeleteWe have seen a few as well, and have seen other people help out like a lot of river's will do.
DeleteMy second worst nightmare ... which is probably why I don't camp much in the desert!!
ReplyDeleteWe have done pretty good for over 11 years on the road camping this way.
DeleteEveryone likes to play with a tough truck!! Those Alberta muscle boys probably had a great time helping you out. Now they can brag on how tough their truck is. Glad you weren't too stuck. Enjoy Wellton.
ReplyDeleteThey do like to play with their truck and have helped other people out as well from the way they were talking.
DeleteWe will enjoy it here.
Quite the exciting day, with a positive outcome. Enjoy the desert out there. Throw a line or two in the canal too. You could catch a fish or two.
ReplyDeleteIt was an exciting day to say the least. I might just do that but don't really care for cleaning fish, though I have.
DeleteGlad you posted the map and very sorry you were stuck and very happy you were unstuck! Checking out where Welton is in relation to Olgiby road where we plan to spend a bit of time in February.
ReplyDeleteLike to post the map so I know where we are. Olgilby Road is a nice area to where we will spend some time as well this winter.
DeleteWhen we pass thru AZ we usually get gas in Wellton, beats the traffic in Yuma. Altho we've not spent the night, it looks like a nice place to spend a few days ... even if you're 'stuck' there.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice spot too boondock and the price is right.
DeleteHello over there! Glad you didn't get stuck for long, thanks to fellow Canadian's! Love the pic with the sunset & reflection! We are moving to Mississippi today! Take care,. Emile & Monique
ReplyDeleteHey guys , hope you are doing well, enjoy mississippi.
DeleteGlad we did not get too stuck and the friendly Rv'ers helped us out nicely.
It takes very little to get our rigs stuck! Happened to us once in Louisiana when Ms. GPS led us down the wrong road and we picked the wrong farmers field to turn around in. Got ourselves out with a few bricks and rocks under the rear wheels. Good thing as there was no one else around.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about getting stuck real easy, we tried that blocks but they just kept going deeper.
DeleteWe are glad these guys were around to give us a tug.
So happy those guys were nearby and willing! It's a terrible feeling when you realize you're stuck - it's happened to me twice. Not fun. Your dinner looks fab as usual. I've never had catfish, as much as I LOVE fish. I think because I used to have tiny catfish in my aquarium when I was little. They look the same, just tiny. Some day I will try it, people seem to love catfish. Enjoy your stay!
ReplyDeleteGetting stuck sure is not fun especially with a rig this large, no rushing it our easy, that's for sure.
DeleteCatfish is avery good I am sure you will love it.
Over the years we have seen quite a few coaches getting stuck in the desert sand. We, on our part, have never gotten stuck anywhere. :-) Good thing you got outa there.
ReplyDeleteThink we have done pretty good in over 11 years doing this type of camping. Only twice.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had those guys there to help! Not bad you've only been stuck twice! Looks like the rest of the day was awesome! Beautiful area and great looking dinner!!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice that they came ver to help, they stay in this area a lot and does people get stuck, help out when they can and enjoy it.
DeleteDinner was excellent thanks.
YIKES !!! Good thing someone was there to help you out. Way back when we had to get a dump truck to pull us out, we were sunk to our chassis. Of course our fiberglass back end got cracked but at least we got out.
ReplyDeleteWe were blessed with good luck. I hooked the chain to our hitch at the back where to tow bar is attached and a little tug we got out.
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