Thursday, April 9, 2015

Road Trip to St Cloud April 2015


Kirk and I left Yuma, AZ early Friday morning 4/3.  Our first stop was spent at Cielo Vista RV Resort in Truth or Consequences, NM.  Sound like a Popular radio  program?   Well it was.   I believe the story goes like this ( at least the version I recall).  The town was originally named Hot Springs because of the natural hot springs that still exist there.   But then, the host of that radio show ( Truth or consequences) said he would air the show from the first town that would rename itself after the show and Hot Springs won.  Well anyway, we walked downtown to find a place to eat as we didn't want to unhook the truck from the RV. We found a little Mexican restaurant which was okay and walked back to the park.  I knew I should have worn my walking shoes!!  

The next day we headed out early and landed in  Texola, TX for the night.  We spent the night at a very small, decent park called Double D RV park, just off I-40.  Perfect for overnight AND they take Passport America ( so half price) :). It is in the middle of nowhere, so plan on eating in the RV.

On 4/5, we arrived in Van Buren, AR at Park Ridge RV Campground.  It's a nice, small place right on the OK river.  Probably gorgeous when everything  is in bloom.  This was Easter Sunday, so Kirk and I drove into town and ate at Big Jakes ( BBQ and more).  Not too bad, and kind of an interesting place.   The next morning was not what I had been looking forward to :(.   I was driving ALONE to Minnesota while Kirk drove to Red Bay, AL to have some warranty work ( and other minor things) done on the RV.   We had decided this would be a good time to go there, as the campgrounds up north were not yet open and it was still kinda cold up there.  On my way up to MN, my malfunction lamp came on in the truck.  Why do these things happen when I'm by myself!!!!  Of course I called Kirk.  I stopped at a gas station in Lathrop, MO.  A lady there gave me the name of a local mechanic, SAMs   He had me come right over, hooked it up to the computer, and $40 later told me it was just a misfire.  Well worth it though for the piece of mind while driving alone.   Arrived at Kristy's place around 1800, Robyn and Ady came over and we watched the WI/Duke championship game.

I left the girls the next day to get checked into my place in St Cloud where I will be staying till Kirk gets here with our house.    I found this place on Airbnb and it's great.   Sure beats staying in a motel. Cassie and Vince are wonderful and fun, and very accommodating.  Highly recommend this place.
Thanks for the trail mix Molly Jo. Perfect for the road trip. 
Our view in Truth or Consequences, NM
Along the drive near Groom,TX. 
St Cloud morning snow storm. Was gone by afternoon. What was I thinking?