"Exploring East & West of the Colorado River Caravan" Another early-up morning, but the forecast for rain was wrong. After leaving Death Valley, we stopped at the Opera House for postcards and a daytime snapshot. While there, I inquired about buying one of the calendars of Marta Becket's paintings. He replied, "They sold fast this year. There are only two left." Feeling lucky, I reached for my wallet and asked, "How much are they?" The reply was not what I expected. "You'll really enjoy the paintings. This year's calendars are only $75." Gulp, I put my wallet back in my pocket. We chatted some more and I learned he was saving his money to buy a favorite painting - for $1500. "I should have enough in two years if no one else buys it first." Wishing him "Good Luck," I left and we continued our day's run to the County Fairground in Victorville, California. During the trip, traffic became intense in a few places and gusting wind was the norm. Although I use 1000# spring bars and Reese dual cams for sway control, I've supplemented them with one of Reese's friction bars. This has provided a rock solid feeling, even when trucks pass too close to us and when there is strong gusting wind. I may buy another friction bar on the other side if I see a lot more wind socks when approaching Interstate cross canyon sections. We've seen more warnings about dangerous gusting wind in the southwest than in other parts of the country. Fairground parking had 3 point hookups and a short cord access to the satellite. Tonight's caravan dinner was at the Hometown Buffet (something for everyone). Afterwards, on the way back, we found the laundromat, grocery store, fuel ($1.47) and other mall type shops for tomorrow's restocking. Terry mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] "Action is the foundational key to all success." Tony Robbins To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original text from your reply.
