We've had a real busy week but took no pictures. Besides cleaning our living area carpet, we went to two musseum.
On Tuesday afternoon we visited the Otero County Museum located at the Visitor's Center and by the Chamber of Commerce. It was a real nice free little museum which covered some of the history of this area. Old timers called it inhabitable - the land of cracked skin - with nothing here but cactus and rattlesnacks plus no water.
Then Thursday we went to the New Mexico Space Museum. It tooks us four hours to do it all including the IMAX theatre and the Planetarium show. It was all really nice. The museum is four stories with lots of space history - lots of it taking place right here in southern New Mexico. At the IMAX theatre they were showing the documentary, "Everest". It was about a group of people climbing Mt. Everest. Personally I think they were a little crazy. Then we also saw the Planetarium show on the planets. Everything was all very good. There is alot of outside exhibition stuff which we didn't really have time to explore. I guess we'll have to go back another day and do that. You can see this stuff without having to pay again. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.
Then last night, the owners of the park here took us out to eat at a very nice Mexican restaurant. We ate things we had never had before. The food was very good and the evening very enjoyable. James and Cindy are really great people and if you're ever out this way stop and spend a night or two with them - Boot Hill RV resort between Alamogordo and Tularosa.
It is hard to believe that our time is almost half over here. And our list of things to see and do is still very long. However, we do not believe that the dry climate here agrees us. We're actually missing the humidity back east. We both have fingers cracked open and they're sore. I have my right thumb and that makes it difficult to type.
So, until next time ----
Judy
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Sitting Still
Well, we're sitting still and it's kind of nice. We didn't do any sightseeing this week so their really isn't much to write about. We kind of just stayed home - Judy did some cleaning and Bob did some repairing. Living full time in an RV is just like living in a house. They have to be cleaned and there is always something that needs to be fixed. But, oh how we love the freedom of having our home on wheels. We are actually working today as our days are Friday and Saturday. There are 3 workamping couples here and we each do two days with the office being closed on Sunday. That tells you something about the owners. They're really nice and this is a great, clean park.
There are so many things out here that we want to see and do that we are having a hard time setting our priorities to be sure we get the most important things in before we leave. However, we will be here until the latter part of March. We may just have to toss a coin each week. Weather permitting, I think we are going to go to White Sands this next week on our day out.
I've got to share that I woke up this morning thinking about those dreary, all day rainy days in Alabama. Sure wish we could have one of those here. I'd love to wrap up in a blanket, stay inside and read all day. It just doesn't rain here. I think we have had one rain in a month and it was at night. Water is precious here in the basin.
The phone is really ringing with people checking on availability. Looks like I'm going to get really busy this afternoon. They'll probably all arrive at 5:45 and the office is supposed to close at 6:00. Oh well, the business is good. Maybe we'll fill up the park tonight.
Guess I better stop and start getting myself prepared for what appears is going to be a rush.
Later, Judy
There are so many things out here that we want to see and do that we are having a hard time setting our priorities to be sure we get the most important things in before we leave. However, we will be here until the latter part of March. We may just have to toss a coin each week. Weather permitting, I think we are going to go to White Sands this next week on our day out.
I've got to share that I woke up this morning thinking about those dreary, all day rainy days in Alabama. Sure wish we could have one of those here. I'd love to wrap up in a blanket, stay inside and read all day. It just doesn't rain here. I think we have had one rain in a month and it was at night. Water is precious here in the basin.
The phone is really ringing with people checking on availability. Looks like I'm going to get really busy this afternoon. They'll probably all arrive at 5:45 and the office is supposed to close at 6:00. Oh well, the business is good. Maybe we'll fill up the park tonight.
Guess I better stop and start getting myself prepared for what appears is going to be a rush.
Later, Judy
Friday, January 27, 2012
Beautiful Views
This week we took another trip up to Cloudcroft and then took another highway that took us to Ruidosa. The views were absolutely gorgeous. Had a great lunch at a Mexican restaurant their called Le Hacienda. It had snowed the night before up there so we saw alot of snow. However, the road was cleared but snow was piled on the side.
Yesterday we were out again for Judy to get a haircut and we saw a man riding a longhorn cow. Couldn't believe it so had to get some pictures. So be sure to look at all the pictures below:
Yesterday we were out again for Judy to get a haircut and we saw a man riding a longhorn cow. Couldn't believe it so had to get some pictures. So be sure to look at all the pictures below:
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| Some of the snow scenes |
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| Mountain drive |
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| Mtn Drive with view of white sands in the distance |
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| Another Mtn view from drive |
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| Looking thru mts at white sands in the distance |
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| Snow piled on side of road |
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| View from Kmart Parking lot |
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| Bob with truck that the Eagle Ranch founder learned to drive on as a young lad |
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| Cow Horse in middle of Alamogordo Later, Judy & Bob |
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Cloudcroft, NM
We are settling in here and beginning to feel at home. Our work is not hard and it's only 2 days per week. And, Judy is not busy all day so she can carry our paperwork, etc., into the office with her so that saves on what she has to do when off. She just has to be there in case someone comes in. So she now has a new laptop and is portable with her computer.
Thursday we rode up to Cloudcroft. It is up in the mountains east of us and is at just over 8000 feet high. The trip up and back was breathtaking at times. And, I say that in more ways than one - the view and looking down over the side of the mountains from the truck. There was snow up there and it is only 16 miles up from Alamogordo. We took a bunch of pictures but they're not downloaded yet. Soon, I'm going to shock everyone and do a posting of just pictures taken since we have arrived here.
We have mountains on both sides of the basin here - part of the Rockies. I was not aware they came this far south but they do. The ones to the east which are actually in our back door are called the Sacramento Mtns. Of course these are very rocky and barren but when you get way up there, many are covered in evergreen trees (and snow). When we were up there this week, we could see the white sands between us and the mtns. on the west side which are a little farther away. We can stand outside our RV and see mountains in both directions - east and west.
Life is great,
Judy
Thursday we rode up to Cloudcroft. It is up in the mountains east of us and is at just over 8000 feet high. The trip up and back was breathtaking at times. And, I say that in more ways than one - the view and looking down over the side of the mountains from the truck. There was snow up there and it is only 16 miles up from Alamogordo. We took a bunch of pictures but they're not downloaded yet. Soon, I'm going to shock everyone and do a posting of just pictures taken since we have arrived here.
We have mountains on both sides of the basin here - part of the Rockies. I was not aware they came this far south but they do. The ones to the east which are actually in our back door are called the Sacramento Mtns. Of course these are very rocky and barren but when you get way up there, many are covered in evergreen trees (and snow). When we were up there this week, we could see the white sands between us and the mtns. on the west side which are a little farther away. We can stand outside our RV and see mountains in both directions - east and west.
Life is great,
Judy
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New Mexico
Well folks, we are finally getting settled here in New Mexico where we will be until the end of March. We are volunteering 2 days a week for a campground, Boothill RV Resort so hope to have plenty of time for sightseeing and rest once we're caught up.
Amazon and Kentucky were terrible. We won't make that mistake again. On our way here from there we detoured back thru Alabama for Bob to see a doctor. The report was good so here we are. Had some truck problems on our way but made it all the way and that is now fixed. We stopped at the Ford place in Lubbock, TX to attempt to have the truck repaired. They wanted $2,000 so Bob told them to put a bandaid on and he was going to Alamagordo. It made it here and the repair was $200. That is quite a big difference.
Boothill is a nice campground and if you are ever through here. The owners are wonderful and thanks to him, we found the garage that fixed the truck. We got here on January 3rd and have mostly just been getting ourselves familiarized with the town and catching up from working at Amazon. Have tried the locally grown pistachio nuts and they were wonderful. Can't wait to stop and get some more. Will take some pictures of the groves and post here. Judy has taken a few pictures but haven't gotten them downloaded yet. Will get that done next week and post.
We don't promise to post daily but will post at least weekly while we are here. We thank our followers for being patient during times of no posting. Hope you will continue to follow us thru our journeys. God has been good to us and we know he will continue to be as we journey thru this beautiful country of ours.
That's all for now,
Judy
Amazon and Kentucky were terrible. We won't make that mistake again. On our way here from there we detoured back thru Alabama for Bob to see a doctor. The report was good so here we are. Had some truck problems on our way but made it all the way and that is now fixed. We stopped at the Ford place in Lubbock, TX to attempt to have the truck repaired. They wanted $2,000 so Bob told them to put a bandaid on and he was going to Alamagordo. It made it here and the repair was $200. That is quite a big difference.
Boothill is a nice campground and if you are ever through here. The owners are wonderful and thanks to him, we found the garage that fixed the truck. We got here on January 3rd and have mostly just been getting ourselves familiarized with the town and catching up from working at Amazon. Have tried the locally grown pistachio nuts and they were wonderful. Can't wait to stop and get some more. Will take some pictures of the groves and post here. Judy has taken a few pictures but haven't gotten them downloaded yet. Will get that done next week and post.
We don't promise to post daily but will post at least weekly while we are here. We thank our followers for being patient during times of no posting. Hope you will continue to follow us thru our journeys. God has been good to us and we know he will continue to be as we journey thru this beautiful country of ours.
That's all for now,
Judy
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Rain and Cold
Well folks it has rained for the last two days. Yesterday it rained continuously without a break. And today, although there is some sunshine it is cold. There is some wind and it just cuts right thru you. I had to walk the dog earlier so I experienced it. She may get a very short walk tonight.
Bob is still not working. We are still waiting for the doctor's form to be sent back to Amazon. With any luck, it will get finished up this afternoon. Let's hope, hope hope! And let's also hope the doctor doesn't mess him up. If he doesn't get to work we may need to find out how to apply for foodstamps. Anybody know? No, I'm kidding. We'll make it but we'll sure have to tighten the belt. We put 4 new tires on the rig last month and our RV/Truck insurance is due the first part of January. Between the two, money is taking a bit hit.
Not much going on right now. I'm off today. I work 4 five hour shifts with 3 days off. This is my 3rd day so it's back to work for me tomorrow. Then Sunday, I will start to work 4 ten hour shifts with 3 days off. That will last until overtime kicks in and then it will be 5 ten hour shifts with 2 days off. Oh well, need the money as I already explained.
So long for now. Hopefully will get some pictures taken eventually. I think I'm going to pick up a good book and start to reading.
Later, Judy
Bob is still not working. We are still waiting for the doctor's form to be sent back to Amazon. With any luck, it will get finished up this afternoon. Let's hope, hope hope! And let's also hope the doctor doesn't mess him up. If he doesn't get to work we may need to find out how to apply for foodstamps. Anybody know? No, I'm kidding. We'll make it but we'll sure have to tighten the belt. We put 4 new tires on the rig last month and our RV/Truck insurance is due the first part of January. Between the two, money is taking a bit hit.
Not much going on right now. I'm off today. I work 4 five hour shifts with 3 days off. This is my 3rd day so it's back to work for me tomorrow. Then Sunday, I will start to work 4 ten hour shifts with 3 days off. That will last until overtime kicks in and then it will be 5 ten hour shifts with 2 days off. Oh well, need the money as I already explained.
So long for now. Hopefully will get some pictures taken eventually. I think I'm going to pick up a good book and start to reading.
Later, Judy
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Amazon
Well everyone I swear I did a post since the last one showing. Guess I didn't. Well the parts did arrive and we got our RV fixed good as new. It was done at Sunshine RV and Trailer in Sheperdsville, KY. They really went out of the way to make sure we met our date at Amazon. We got there on a Monday and left there on Saturday. And, they did really good work. So, if you other RVers are passing thru there and need some work done, stop by and visit them. They did us right. We even parked in their parking lot while we there.
So we actually arrived in Campbellsville 6 days early but that's better than late. This extra time gave us a chance to get "home" set up and rest a little. We did make a day trip up to Bardstown, KY and visited with Bob's sister, neice and her husband. It was a Sunday so we went really early and went to church at the Bascilica there. It sure was pretty and we had a good service experience.
On Nov 7th we started with Amazon. They had a "meet and greet" for us that day along with sandwiches and other refreshments. We met other workampers starting with us, got our shift and department assignments and learned our schedules, etc. Then the next day we spent the day in orientation and safety school. On Wednesday, we did job training - both in the classroom and on the floor. Thought things were really going well. However, they have strict security here when you leave the building so if you have any metal implants you have to apply for a waiver for the metal detector. Well, Bob has an Implanted Cardiac Defibilator so he gave them his verification card for them to copy, etc.
On Thursday, we went in to work and were promptly escorted to the HR office. They are all worked up because he has a heart defibulator and they're afraid he shouldn't be working in their warehouse environment. He's not operating a welder or a weedeater so there really isn't a problem. Guess this is something they are not familiar with. Anyway, they sent him back home and wouldn't let him work. They supposedly faxed a form to his doctor in Tuscaloosa for completion and when they get this back a determination will be made as to whether he will be allowed to work. So right now, it is just me working and it could end up being that way for the time we are here. Needless to say, he is upset.
We are staying at Heartland RV Park and can see Amazon from it. Therefore, the plan is to walk back and forth to work like we did at Adventureland. So far, the park has had one covered dish supper which we attended and met some other people and we stayed and played "Card Bingo". It was our first time to ever play this game but we had a lot of fun and laughs. They are planning a Thanksgiving dinner for us on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The park will be furnishing the turkey and all the eating supplies with each camper bringing a dish. They're even having two serving times to accomodate everyone - both night and day shifts. We're on night shift so our time to eat will be at 3:30 PM. Yum, Yum, Good!
The weather here is a little chilly and I have a feeling it is going to get colder. Not exactly the 72 degrees we said we were going to maintain. We understand that last year they had snow and an ice storm while the workampers were here. There's also been a lot of wind since we've been here. Bob said the wind here is jut preparing us for the wind in New Mexico when we get there - blows all the time. We should be there sometime between Jan 5th and Jan 10th. Will have to go back thru Tuscaloosa on the way for Bob to see his cardiologist. These doctors can be a problem sometimes.
Well, not much else to say. There's really not alot going on. Will keep you informed about what happens between Bob and Amazon.
Later,
Judy
So we actually arrived in Campbellsville 6 days early but that's better than late. This extra time gave us a chance to get "home" set up and rest a little. We did make a day trip up to Bardstown, KY and visited with Bob's sister, neice and her husband. It was a Sunday so we went really early and went to church at the Bascilica there. It sure was pretty and we had a good service experience.
On Nov 7th we started with Amazon. They had a "meet and greet" for us that day along with sandwiches and other refreshments. We met other workampers starting with us, got our shift and department assignments and learned our schedules, etc. Then the next day we spent the day in orientation and safety school. On Wednesday, we did job training - both in the classroom and on the floor. Thought things were really going well. However, they have strict security here when you leave the building so if you have any metal implants you have to apply for a waiver for the metal detector. Well, Bob has an Implanted Cardiac Defibilator so he gave them his verification card for them to copy, etc.
On Thursday, we went in to work and were promptly escorted to the HR office. They are all worked up because he has a heart defibulator and they're afraid he shouldn't be working in their warehouse environment. He's not operating a welder or a weedeater so there really isn't a problem. Guess this is something they are not familiar with. Anyway, they sent him back home and wouldn't let him work. They supposedly faxed a form to his doctor in Tuscaloosa for completion and when they get this back a determination will be made as to whether he will be allowed to work. So right now, it is just me working and it could end up being that way for the time we are here. Needless to say, he is upset.
We are staying at Heartland RV Park and can see Amazon from it. Therefore, the plan is to walk back and forth to work like we did at Adventureland. So far, the park has had one covered dish supper which we attended and met some other people and we stayed and played "Card Bingo". It was our first time to ever play this game but we had a lot of fun and laughs. They are planning a Thanksgiving dinner for us on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The park will be furnishing the turkey and all the eating supplies with each camper bringing a dish. They're even having two serving times to accomodate everyone - both night and day shifts. We're on night shift so our time to eat will be at 3:30 PM. Yum, Yum, Good!
The weather here is a little chilly and I have a feeling it is going to get colder. Not exactly the 72 degrees we said we were going to maintain. We understand that last year they had snow and an ice storm while the workampers were here. There's also been a lot of wind since we've been here. Bob said the wind here is jut preparing us for the wind in New Mexico when we get there - blows all the time. We should be there sometime between Jan 5th and Jan 10th. Will have to go back thru Tuscaloosa on the way for Bob to see his cardiologist. These doctors can be a problem sometimes.
Well, not much else to say. There's really not alot going on. Will keep you informed about what happens between Bob and Amazon.
Later,
Judy
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