We left Challis about 10:30, jumped on Hwy 93 and made the run down to the Buffalo Meadows Campground (Fort Hall Casino) near Fort Hall, ID. Joyce has a player’s card there so she called about any goodies she might have. How ‘bout a free room! Since we wouldn’t use the room they exchanged that for a free RV site.
When we started to level the RV the front jack would not work. I checked the fluid level (added a little) and anything else I could think of that would get us going. So, I called Jim Glaspey my “go-to guy“ who usually gets me out of trouble. He asked if I had tapped on the control Valve solenoid. I told him no and that I would when we get to our next stop.
This morning we left Fort Hall, got back on 93 south then picked up I-15 to Hill AFB, UT. where we will be spending two nights. We’ve been here several times during our travels and always enjoy the base and area.
Before setting up in our parking site, I tapped the jack control valve solenoid and wha-la, it worked. I owe you another beer Jimmy.
September 23, 2018
Yesterday we met Ron and Katie Cutler at the Goodwood Barbecue in Riverdale, UT for lunch. Ron and Katie live in Payson which is south of here. Joyce and I were scheduled to go down to visit them but due to a fire in the area where we usually park, we cancelled that part of our trip. It was great to see them again. By the way, if you are even in this area of the country be sure to have a meal at Goodwood’s.
We left Hill AFB about 10:30, and went to the the Exchange Gas Station to fill up with diesel fuel. We paid $3.35 a gallon with our Exchange Star Card discount and took on 47 gallons. After that we left the base, got on I-84 then picked up I-80 eastbound and arrived at the Sweetwater Fairgrounds RV Park in Rock Springs, WY about 3:00 PM. We fought a right quartering wind all the way up.
After getting set up in the park we drove into town to pick up a few things and then stopped at Marty’s Gastro Pub for a cold one and have some supper. They have fifty-eight beers on tap so I had the bartender pick me out one. I told her I like Lager’s so she selected the Jenny Lake from the Snake River Brewing in Jackson Hole. It was delicious. The food was excellent as well.
September 25, 2018
We left Rock Springs early trying to beat the forecasted high winds on I-80 but apparently we didn’t leave early enough. After about thirty minutes of driving the crosswinds picked up and got really strong. We made it to the Western Hills Campground in Rawlins, WY about 11:30 am, pulled into a site (the office was closed) and got set up. The winds were very bad so I checked how it was in Casper which was better. So, we hooked up and headed up that way after stopping for fuel.
While after driving a short time Joyce called the RV park in Casper and was told there was no room at the inn so we turned around and headed back to Rawlins. When we parked we decided not to deploy our slides since the winds were gusting to about 40 mph.
By this time we were ready for an adult beverage so we headed to Buck’s Sports Grill, a combination of a sports bar and a dive. We had a great time getting to know some of the locals and some really great food.
This morning we got on the road at 9:30 and headed up to Casper getting into the Fort Casper Campground around 12:00.
I did talk to an RV mechanic here about looking at our Rv’s leveling jack problem but we aren’t sure about having him do anything. He’s said it was unlikely that he could get any parts in the time we are going to be here so I think we’ll just press on and get the thing fixed later. We can always level the front end the old fashioned way with blocks.
September 29, 2018
We had a good visit with Joyce’s sister and her family in Casper. We all went out for dinner on the Tuesday. Joyce made pulled-pork one night on Wednesday night.
Ariella
After getting set up we drove out to F.E. Warren AFB to do a little shopping at the Commissary then we started looking for something to eat. We found a place called T-Joe’s Steakhouse and Saloon, which both of us thought was really a Tahoe Joe’s. Joyce’s phone GPS said that it was an 11 mile drive to get there so off we went.
Well, T-Joe’s is not Tahoe Joe’s but we are really glad we found this place. I ordered the rib-eye steak which was outstanding but the highlight for the evening was their special all you can eat b-b-q beef ribs. They were delicious. If you are ever passing though Cheyenne make sure to make the drive east on I-80 about 11 miles for supper.
September 30, 2018
Yesterday we made the “hard” 50 mile drive to Lake Boyd State Park in Loveland, CO. After getting setup in our site we drove to the Loveland Outlet Mall to check out the Workwear store.
I love Carhartt t-shirts and since some of mine needed replacing I bought several. We also took a drive down to Thornton to check out the Deluth Trading Company, but got out of there without buying anything.
This morning we met Julie Harris and her boyfriend Matt at the Johnson’s Corner Truck Stop for breakfast. Joyce and I have known Julie for many years going back to our Travis AFB days. We had a delicious breakfast and a very nice visit.
The main reason we came to Loveland was that Joyce could meet up with here 1st cousin Deb Romero who she had not seen in about 30 years. Deb and Joyce had a good time reminiscing about their time together when they were children and bring each other up-to-date on there lives.
October 2, 2018
We left Boyd Lake State Park about 10 am. After a stop on the way down for fuel ($3.09 a gallon) we arrived at the Colorado Springs Elks Lodge about 12:30. After pulling into the parking lot we discovered our right rear outside tire was flat.
I called our roadside assistance service and again they would not send someone out to fix the tire at the Elks Lodge but they would tow us. Well, I can’t even guess how long that would take so we went to Plan B. About a mile from our turnoff to the Lodge I though I had heard a loud “pop” but wasn’t sure and at that time I didn’t feel anything funny.
Joyce found the Goodyear Commercial Tire Center very near us so we decided to drive there. We were met by Michael and he quickly got the tire off and found the problem. Some where we had run over a portion of a Kershaw knife blade. After checking the tire out he told us that it could not be repaired. Fortunately they had a tire in stock. After all was said and done we paid $583 for a Goodyear tire. I guess it could have been worse. It could have blown and caused more damage.
This is what killed the tire.
Brandy works for the Broadmoor’s Soaring Adventure as a zip line tour guide and during dinner she asked if we wanted to do the tour the next day. We talked about the two tours they offer and after much discussion we selected the most difficult Fins course.
After the van ride up the mountain and a short hike down to the beginning, Brandy and our other guide Matt briefed us on safety and then got us hooked up in our harnesses. Next we did a little practicing on a short line before hiking to the first platform.
Neither Joyce or I were ready for this, even though the first zip was fairly short and not too high off the ground. Well, that was nothing compared to what came after that.
I can’t even begin to tell you what a exhilarating experience this was. But, you can get an idea of the tours by watching the video’s here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FmzzGOZHug&feature=youtu.be
Here’s some done when we were zipping: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.crocker.92
More later.
Barry & Joyce
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