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Overcast again this morning but no problem a nice travel day not far just 155 miles so no real rush, Everything secured, car hooked up and away we went at 9 am our usual departure time when we have not far to go.
Headed east on I-8 out of the foothills and into Dome Valley. A nice route we have travelled many times before over the years. Not much traffic at all just overcast and no rain at all for our travels.
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| this water tower almost in the middle of nowhere |
Not long we got to Gila Bend and south to Ajo and Why. A bit more traffic than usual but a long weekend here and a popular road to Rocky Point Mexico.
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| through the town of Ajo love the churches here |
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| and the town sqaure |
Arrived at Coyote Howls East right at noon and checked in, No reservations needed here. Only $40.00 a week for dry camping, they have dumpstations, water taps, garbage dumpsters, washrooms a laundry plus we have free wifi. And we found out they added another server since last fall so it is even better than before, bonus!
Now a mystery when we checked in the lady recognized us, from last fall. She said just after we left someone came in and asked for George and Suzie Yates, She did not remember who it was and we don't have a clue. Was it you?
All was good until we disconnected the car. Hmmm. water under our coach near the rear. A quick check and find out a fitting had broken off in out Wet Bay. It was really wet now ! I guess when I stowed our sewer hose it hit the firing that drains our fresh water tank. And now or 75 gallons fresh water was nadda !
Well we parked the coach had a bite for lunch then I investigated. Thought I had a spare fitting but guess I thought wrong.
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broke right off
not fixable |
Ok glad we got here early I hopped in the car and into Ajo, First stop Napa Auto, no parts. Then across the street to Olson's grocery store also an Ace Hardware. Did not have that part we needed so in investigated they should have something that would work. And Yahoo! I found a similar fitting that should work
Back home hack saw out cut the pipes cleaned them up and tested the fit, looks good.
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| this was awkward but got it done |
It all went back together very nicely looks like all is glued, need to let it cure about and hour so puttered around bit set up our satellite dish and pulled around to put water in our fresh water tank. And so far no leaks, fingers crossed. Looks like we have success!
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| new fitting in place |
While I was filling the tank I noticed this white van not far away . Van emptied our and all her furniture outside even a large chair and bicycle. Gotta be that same woman that was across from us in La Posa South, and by Len and Brenda at Imperial Dam. Now this really is a small world !
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| sure looks famillair |
Now parked again and all set up time to celebrate, After all it was 4 o'clock ! A new record for us a 3 hour travel day and 4 hour setup, but did manage to fix our water leak. Now our wet bay can dry out.
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not a sunny day anyway
a good day to do repairs |
We did manage to sit for a bit get some reading in and enjoy the wide open spaces and quiet of this place that we have really come to love.
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| our view no rv's close and no highway noise |
Soon time to whip up supper so I preheated our Weber Q made a tasty salad and grilled a couple of boneless skinless chicken thighs and some fresh asparagus.
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| done on the grill mat keeps the chicken moist |
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| now this sure hot the spot today |
Just as this was about ready what do we have? Sunshine finally and a nice colourful sunset. The skies were cloudy all day because we had a problem it was sad, then the sun came our to smile at us for getting the repairs done, Whadda think? Ok its my story and this is what I want to believe.
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| the sunset shining on the hills behind us |
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| What a nice way to end a bust day |
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| 155 miles a nice desert drive |
Now that was it for us today gonna hang out here for a week and just enjoy this area, just because we can.
Thanks for dropping by today and hope you had a good day and did not need to make any repairs. Just part of the rv life. Think about it, driving your house all over the country on different roads, things are bound to break.
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It all went back together very nicely looks like all is glued, need to let it cure about and hour so puttered around bit set up our satellite dish and pulled around to put water in our fresh water tank. And so far no leaks, fingers crossed. Looks like we have success!
I love your theory about the sun! Glad the repairs went okay :-)
ReplyDeleteMy theory about the sun made sense to me glad you like it. Nice to get the repair done.
DeleteGood job with your repairs. You have to be resourceful on this journey! I wonder if the plastic got a bit brittle with age and broke easily when bumped. Regardless.....good for another ten years now. Enjoy Coyote Howls.
ReplyDeleteThanks it worked out pretty good, I don't think it was brittle, I had forced the sewer hoes in on that side, it was my fault. Well good until the next repair anyway,
DeleteLove it here at Coyote Howls
Repairs are definitely a part of life on the road. I sort of enjoy the repairing as long as it is not a critical repair. Enjoy your stay.
ReplyDeleteYes they are never know what will happen next I do like a challenge.
DeleteYou did well getting those repairs done pronto. Great skills at improvising.
ReplyDeleteThanks Contessa If I can't find the right part lets find one that will work.
DeleteSeems like there is always something needing attention on a coach - glad this was an easy one.
ReplyDeleteYes Larry always something needs fixing it is only a matter of time.
Deletelucky to find suitable parts in those little towns down where you are... well done!
ReplyDeleteI was glad that I did make it work, too all is good again.
DeleteYour pipe repair reminded me of the jobs that your Dad and I used to get into at the cottage (became their retirement home)and our first house in Toronto. Cheers, Harry (& Karen)
ReplyDeleteLOl,, yes we did have a lot of great memories, with Dad, the repairs, renovations, at the old house and the cottage.
DeleteIf there is a will there is a way to fix it somehow.
Good job!!! I try to be very careful about those hoses since I would have no idea how to fix them!! And I too think the sun came out just for you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy I am happy that it was fairly easy to fix and I could improvise. The sewer hose I just shoved it in I had a 90 degree clear adapter on so it took more space in the compartment.
DeleteI was very nice for the skies to give us a nice bright smile !
Good job on the repair, improvising is part of life.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back at Coyote Howls, I know you really enjoy it there. Same spot?
That is too funny about the lady with the load of stuff!! It is a small world.
Thank Deb , we can make it work somehow right?
DeleteWe do really enjoy it here, desert camping with handy facilities, very reasonable and free wifi. There is a few more people here right now Presidents Day Weekend maybe be a bit busier.
A different spot one row north a couple hundred feet.
Good job on the water leak repair, it pays to be handy! ;c)
ReplyDeleteThanks it does pay to look outside the box when doing repairs sometimes.
DeleteThe woman with the mess was near us too there at Imperial Dam..did you see the gold chair? haha..she sure gets around. I know I would get so tired of hauling all that crap out just to put it back every time I moved..Love the way you improvised on the fitting! Love the way you ended the post with the clouds and sunshine story! That was too cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys the sun came out just at the right time, perfect !
DeleteThis is the same woman, she really get around. The gold chair is there to piled in with the mess.
Improvising comes in handy when need be..
Nice job being able to improvise a repair in those tight spaces with the parts on hand. Enjoy your stay in Ajo, I hope the weather clears for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeff, glad I could make it work. Love it here and so far a wonderful sunny day!
DeleteNice to be handy around the house. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat lady in the van sure unloads a load when she parks. That was a pile!
Have a great time in Why.
You need to be a bit handy when your are living in an rv or house can save a lot of money.
DeleteShe sure does fill that van with all here stuff !
We will enjoy relaxing here.
Glad you were able to make that repair so quickly. Now you can relax and enjoy your new locale!
ReplyDeleteThanks it was nice to get that done, now enjoy this great weather here.
DeleteLoved the picture of the sunset on the hills behind you.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read you had a water leak but glad you were able to get the parts and fix it.
The white van...that is too, too funny. Does she still have the gold chair?
Thanks Deb the scenery here is wonderful and the sunsets pretty nice as well.
DeleteYes she still has the gold chair buried in amongst here stuff outside.
Nice to see you got settled again for another week and of course getting the repair done on a dull day was great. Things are going to happen on the roads we travel.
ReplyDeleteCrazy about the lady in the van. She must have to empty it so she can live inside? I still don't get it. I think you need to find out her story! ha ha
It is nice t hand out here an area we really love. Getting the repair done in no time was a bonus as well. Things are bound to break just part if this lifestyle . Especially with a 19 year old rv.
DeleteI might get a chance to talk to her and check her out never know.
Howdy George and Suzie You make the repairs seem easy. I think you're a DIY King! Hey that person with the Van across the way? They're carrying Waaaaay too much stuff! How do they sleep with it all inside if it's raining? Haha
ReplyDeleteHave fun
Clancy
Thanks Clancy it was a plumbing repair and you know how to do those. The trick is not to rush in and think about the process.
DeleteThat lady we have seen a few times this winter, I think it is everything she owns, she empties it out at night to sleep, Rain? I don;t know we have not had any yet, I guess it would just get wet.