If you said, "Two states in the Midwest"... well, sure. No bonus points for that. If you said, "The musical from 1943 written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and the band that did Dust In The Wind," you get 30 bonus points. After leaving the casino RV park, we pointed the coach and car north, and covered those two states.
The slight tailwind quickly turned to a crosswind, then to a quartering headwind. Fortunately, it was single digits for wind speed.
We've driven this road a bunch over the years. Oklahoma has improved their roads. A bit. Still, other than a few hills, it is...
The only city of any size to pass through today was Oklahoma City. Plenty of traffic that starts at Norman from the south and continues for about 30 miles. Generally, the traffic moves right along, and that was the case today.
Rufus got in some sleep on my lap while rolling along...
The original plan was to stop in Newton, Kansas. (The home of gravity and a fig based cookie. I'm making that up.) It was shortly after 1:00 as we approached that area - we took a vote and it was 2 to 1 for going further. If you're wondering, Rufus was the no vote - he knows he gets fed right after we get down for the day. We pushed on another 100 miles or so (knocking 100 miles off tomorrow's drive), making it a 425 mile drive.
We're down for the night in a "donation" park (pay what you feel is right to help support the park) by the airport in this town. I read somewhere that "$10 is a recommended donation." There used to be a lot of city parks that had something like this, but it is getting rarer. The sites are paved. Not particularly level, and the layout of the electrical posts is... um... different. But, it should be quiet, and there is 30 amp power to run the air conditioning. And kind of a pretty place...
We've stayed here once before. Rufus enjoyed walking around. It was close to 4:00 by the time we got settled in, so after his supper, we'll see about getting a walk in.
4 comments:
I recognize that RV Park. We always stay there on our way north to Montana. In fact, the space you are in is the one we choose if it is available. We have not been able to get into this park once or twice. When they have a huge community flea market, the place is jammed. That site is a little harder to reach 50 amp and I have to break out the 50 amp extension cord. Another site we stay in on the way north is the City park in Bayard, NE. Only 3 sites with electricity and water, But it is normally empty. It is pure free for 2 nights. Sites are all back-in.
I figured you'd remember this one, Jeff. It's a decent over-night. We'll pass east of Bayard tomorrow, on our way to Hart Ranch. Looking forward to getting out of the heat and some good motorcycle riding. Are you summering in Montana?
Yes we are in Montana for the summer. We are in the SE corner of the state at Fort Smith on the Big Horn River and lake. If you ever want feel free to camp with us. I have space and guest hookup. We have a pontoon boat we take up on the lake. I’d even let you be Captain. ��
That's very hospitable of you, Jeff. Sounds like you have a great set-up there. We have made our reservations at Hart Ranch for the time we'll be up north... and then it's back to Texas to finish up the packing and turn the house over to the new owners. I'm happy we are able to get away for this some time this summer; wasn't sure that was going to happen with all the changes. The ducks have been lining up - we'll spend a month in the motorhome in Texas before heading to Arizona, where it will be more time in the motorhome until the new house is finished.
Some time on the water sounds very relaxing! Enjoy!
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