In the past we always seemed to be in a hurry whenever we moved from place to place. It was either because we had to get to a job, or because we felt we needed to beat traffic, or we would just seem to find an excuse to rush, rush, and rush.
Last year, when we decided to slow down and travel at a more leisure way, and we did; but still ended up being in a rush it seemed.
Well this time we our determined to finally slow down, in order for us to get that through our heads, we our moving in phases. This helps our anxiety of wanting to move and yet slows us down at the same time.
So far I think it’s working and here’s what we have done thus far:
SUNDAY PHASE ONE: Was to move from our site on the Long Term Area on the BLM land to closer to the entrance. Reason for this move was we would have a lot less travel in dirt/gravel after we wash and wax the car and the motorhome. The first mile and half into LaPosa South is black top and seems to have a lot less dirt flying around. So this would become our first move.
MONDAY Brian spent the day washing and then waxing the motorhome. Normally I would have helped, but because of the drier air, it was a total breeze for him to have it all done that day. I stayed busy trying to finish up slip covers for the booth cushions. Two done, one more to get done. Since I don’t have a sewing machine-I am doing it all by hand and it takes me a bit longer.
In the mean time we are amazed at all of those that come in to dump and fill and the traffic that seems to go by, both day and night. Being closer to the front also means we hear the highway traffic from HWY 95. We do seem more and more leaving the area and heading back towards their home state. I think they are trying to beat the heat that is predicted for later this week.
TUESDAY: A quick run to Wal-Mart in Parker to get groceries. Brian will run the car through the car wash and then wax it when we get back.
On the way back we stopped by a free area of the BLM called Plamosa Rd and found how empty it is and how much quieter as well. We decided to make a move the next morning to this area for a few more nights of peace and quiet.
Only thing-morning never came. Again we were amazed by the traffic that keeps going in and out. So we decided to head out after groceries were put away. Brian waxes just the top part of the car to that we can load the canoe and leave it there. Once settled again, then he can finish the wax job.
WEDNESDAY: Ah, so quiet and peaceful and a good nights rest for all three of us and no ATV’s running around for Leah to bark at. No traffic sound, no generators running, no jay-breaks to be heard. We went about two miles in and our nearest neighbor is about a mile away. We have this whole area all to ourselves.
Brian finishes the waxing on the car before the heat begins. Now he is sore and is resting after working his tail off; and he did a great job. A job that is done now for 6 months or so.
a sunset from our site on Plamosa South, BLM land
THURSDAY: Well, so much for our own peace of heaven. We didn’t have one, nor two but three RV pull in near us! With ALL this land and 3/4 empty-they decided to pile near us! No one ran generators, but geez, really, why close to us? Brian says because older folks feel safer near another motorhome, specially one that looks good. I told him he shouldn’t have worked so hard to make ours shine, then maybe they would of gone somewhere else! To boot, the nearest one to us ended up having a friend show up, parking yet closer to us! Time to find a new spot-again….
It’s not that we are trying to be anti-social or anything, but we know that soon we will be parking in state parks with sites and neighbors and just want to enjoy a little more time to ourselves before our true adventure begins.
FRIDAY: Yesterday afternoon, we found an area surrounded by brushes on one side and a hill with a wash on the other side. Wonderful view and no one can really park on top of us. So we took the opportunity and moved away from all our neighbors.
TV reception isn’t the best, but we were able to catch most of our one show last night. We don’t watch any TV on the weekends, so TV is not going to be a factor.
Tonight we will sit outdoors in our little hidden area and see if we can glimpse any kind of critters out in the deserts. We will stay here for the weekend and enjoy the peace and quiet before Phase two and three start and then our adventure into Northern New Mexico.
If all goes to plan, next week at this time-our fun begins and we are excited!
Last year, when we decided to slow down and travel at a more leisure way, and we did; but still ended up being in a rush it seemed.
Well this time we our determined to finally slow down, in order for us to get that through our heads, we our moving in phases. This helps our anxiety of wanting to move and yet slows us down at the same time.
So far I think it’s working and here’s what we have done thus far:
SUNDAY PHASE ONE: Was to move from our site on the Long Term Area on the BLM land to closer to the entrance. Reason for this move was we would have a lot less travel in dirt/gravel after we wash and wax the car and the motorhome. The first mile and half into LaPosa South is black top and seems to have a lot less dirt flying around. So this would become our first move.
MONDAY Brian spent the day washing and then waxing the motorhome. Normally I would have helped, but because of the drier air, it was a total breeze for him to have it all done that day. I stayed busy trying to finish up slip covers for the booth cushions. Two done, one more to get done. Since I don’t have a sewing machine-I am doing it all by hand and it takes me a bit longer.
In the mean time we are amazed at all of those that come in to dump and fill and the traffic that seems to go by, both day and night. Being closer to the front also means we hear the highway traffic from HWY 95. We do seem more and more leaving the area and heading back towards their home state. I think they are trying to beat the heat that is predicted for later this week.
TUESDAY: A quick run to Wal-Mart in Parker to get groceries. Brian will run the car through the car wash and then wax it when we get back.
On the way back we stopped by a free area of the BLM called Plamosa Rd and found how empty it is and how much quieter as well. We decided to make a move the next morning to this area for a few more nights of peace and quiet.
Only thing-morning never came. Again we were amazed by the traffic that keeps going in and out. So we decided to head out after groceries were put away. Brian waxes just the top part of the car to that we can load the canoe and leave it there. Once settled again, then he can finish the wax job.
WEDNESDAY: Ah, so quiet and peaceful and a good nights rest for all three of us and no ATV’s running around for Leah to bark at. No traffic sound, no generators running, no jay-breaks to be heard. We went about two miles in and our nearest neighbor is about a mile away. We have this whole area all to ourselves.
Brian finishes the waxing on the car before the heat begins. Now he is sore and is resting after working his tail off; and he did a great job. A job that is done now for 6 months or so.
a sunset from our site on Plamosa South, BLM landTHURSDAY: Well, so much for our own peace of heaven. We didn’t have one, nor two but three RV pull in near us! With ALL this land and 3/4 empty-they decided to pile near us! No one ran generators, but geez, really, why close to us? Brian says because older folks feel safer near another motorhome, specially one that looks good. I told him he shouldn’t have worked so hard to make ours shine, then maybe they would of gone somewhere else! To boot, the nearest one to us ended up having a friend show up, parking yet closer to us! Time to find a new spot-again….
It’s not that we are trying to be anti-social or anything, but we know that soon we will be parking in state parks with sites and neighbors and just want to enjoy a little more time to ourselves before our true adventure begins.
FRIDAY: Yesterday afternoon, we found an area surrounded by brushes on one side and a hill with a wash on the other side. Wonderful view and no one can really park on top of us. So we took the opportunity and moved away from all our neighbors.
TV reception isn’t the best, but we were able to catch most of our one show last night. We don’t watch any TV on the weekends, so TV is not going to be a factor.
Tonight we will sit outdoors in our little hidden area and see if we can glimpse any kind of critters out in the deserts. We will stay here for the weekend and enjoy the peace and quiet before Phase two and three start and then our adventure into Northern New Mexico.
If all goes to plan, next week at this time-our fun begins and we are excited!
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