Route 66, Prescott, AZ

Regarding my "Thought of the Week", perhaps this question should be directed to the Presidential Candidates. Do you think they even have a "clue"???

In New Mexico, we stayed at the Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post on Old Route 66 just west of Albuquerque. The Park does date back to the days of Route 66, and they have some neat looking cars & trailers there. Those were the "Good old days".

While at Camp Verde, we visited the city of Prescott and went to Porky's BBQ for lunch - Hmmm, GOOD!

While eating lunch, we noticed this sign on the wall. Yes, apparently the owner had issues with the Building Inspector.

Time for an Update

Upon leaving Aurora, we ventured to Camp Verde, AZ. We visited Sedona, Jerome, and Prescott, also had a visit from Cousin Jim & LaVon. We then drove up to the Grand Canyon for 2 nights, before heading for Las Vegas. A future posting will have pictures of these visits.

Just over a week in Vegas, dr appointments, so far everything looks good, still have some tests to do, but all is well. Came out to Pahrump with the trailer yesterday, friends John, Jan, Rick, Pam, Ralph & Pam (and others) are here so chance to visit & PARTY!

I’m Mad as H…!! – Part II – Latest Update - 2 Good news, Uniroyal made good on adjusting the latest tire (4th since Jan). Not only that, they also agreed to adjust the spare. Both tires were replaced AT NO CHARGE! So we now have all 2008 tires on the trailer.

We are often asked how Dutchess deals with the travel. So I thought I would post a picture of my travelling companions as we drove across New Mexico.

Congress in Recess?

A few weeks ago, I made a comment about Congress being on their "vacation". Perhaps Uncle Jay can explain it better than I can.

So a week ago, Congress passed this HUGE Bail out program, and immediately went home to meet with their constituents. And in the week since, the stock market has plummeted, world financial markets are in a tailspin, the "experts" continue to tell us what is wrong, the Presidential campaign is getting nastier, and the media, well, let's not go there. And Congress, well they are still at home, dreading the day they need to go back to work in Washington.

On My Soap Box

Presidential Election.
Voting for President of the United States is both a privilege, and a responsibility, one which I have taken seriously for many years. And yes, I know how the Electoral College works, and have accepted it, even knowing my vote is technically not a vote for the candidate, but someone who will represent me when that time comes. But now, what am I supposed to do – John McCain has pulled his staff & resources out of Michigan, telling me, in effect, “I can’t win Michigan, so don’t bother to vote for me.”

Congressional Election.
Then there is the vote for Congress. According to Pete Hoekstra, “Rather than use the opportunity to change business in Washington, the Democratic leadership took a must-pass bill and loaded it up with unnecessary pork.” And then he changed his NO vote on Monday to a YES vote today, with the “pork” added in! I’m still waiting for his answer as to why he changed his vote. And as I told him today, I’m also considering all my voting options.

I’m Mad as H…!! – Part II – Latest Update.
Quick refresher: Jan, tread separation on tire damages side of trailer, repaired in April. May, side-wall separation, tire cut on spring, caught before blowing, replaced in Indiana. Early Sept, spotted another tread separation, tire replaced in West Lafayette, IN. In conversation with Uniroyal warranty people, “I still have 2 of the original tires on the trailer, I don’t trust them.” Their response, “We’ll address that issue if something happens.” Sept. 24, stopped in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and had another tire taken off the trailer with tread separation! Stay tuned, will certainly have more to say on this subject!

ps - see my special "thought" today.