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Post by TheRock on Feb 29, 2020 13:27:44 GMT -5
Ya know I think back on everything we have done, all the experiences we have had, and the best part of all is the Commonrodery or friendships we have shared. It was great meeting everyone in person and spending time together. That was the best part of our trip. I will miss all of you, as I make my way back to the frozen north and I thank you for the conversations and great memories we have built and shared. Bill orrum is good people, I knew when we first met him we would hit it off right away. When you get the both of us together there is never a dull moment. This picture below was taken at the Rock Cafe last night in Brenda, All you can eat fish dinner. We took our camping neighbors out for dinner and Lo and behold I saw Bill there.
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Post by TheRock on Feb 29, 2020 16:45:54 GMT -5
TheRock How old are the tires. I never wanted tires older then 6-7 years old on my Class A Pusher. Many say no more then 5 years old even if always covered. Part of the reason is sun and ther other part is they set so long without the rubber being flexed..........................MrP Mr. P you are prolly right. But like the tire guru said the inner tires both went bad by under inflation compared to outters. We are looking at a 2016 or 20015 Newmar Class A Rig. The 30' Class C with no slides is just two cramped. NEWMAR or TIFFAN are the best. Newmar invented the slide and full body paint is the way to go.
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Post by drocknut on Feb 29, 2020 17:34:07 GMT -5
It was nice meeting you too Duke, MJ, and Bo. Glad you got to do some rockhounding. Looks like a lot of good rocks are going to be headed back home with you. Safe travels and hope to see you again sometime.
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Post by TheRock on Feb 29, 2020 19:25:18 GMT -5
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Feb 29, 2020 19:29:32 GMT -5
Oh SNAP! I'm camping next to YOU next year!
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 29, 2020 20:05:40 GMT -5
Damn! You know how to do it! Nice set up. And some fine camp grub.
You got a lot of very nice rock- self collected and not. Very nice haul.
I had to laugh that you think you have enough rock. Silly, man. LOL!
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Post by RocksInNJ on Mar 1, 2020 2:52:17 GMT -5
Wow you found a ton of killer stuff. I couldn’t even imagine something like that. Heck I can’t even imagine coming across one of those lol. You’re gonna be a very busy and happy man. Congrats on all the great find and thanks for sharing all of these wonderful photos with us. I’m loving it.
Mmmm and the BBQ. What more can I say?
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Post by orrum on Mar 1, 2020 11:36:10 GMT -5
Lots of grilling, hey it's the weather for it here, right Bob?
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Post by TheRock on Mar 1, 2020 21:05:13 GMT -5
Lots of grilling, hey it's the weather for it here, right Bob? It sure is Bill, havent left yet and I am missing it allready.
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Post by TheRock on Mar 8, 2020 12:41:26 GMT -5
Well after I got the Tire on the RV Fixed Tuesday morning, we got on the road at 9:00 am. We were able to see some beautiful Scenery in northern Arizona and a beautiful sunset. I drove about 50 Miles past Albuquerque NM and stayed at a Rest Area overnight. The next morning we were on our way to West Memphis were I would have dinner with two of my cousins. About 75 miles west of West Memphis I had a Flat Tire on my jeep On the rear passenger tire so I called AAA Road Service and they fixed my tire. The guy told me the driver side tire was looking a lil SKINNY on the tread so I went to a tire dealer and got that one replaced. So we had dinner with my cousins and was back on the road for 90 miles to see my other cousin in Caruthersville, MO We stayed the night in a vacant parking lot across the street. The next day Friday we spent the day with her and in the Evening we ate at a great Mexican Restaurant. We git back on the road at 7:00 pm and I drove straight thru and got home at 5:00 am. Here are some Pics.
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Post by EricD on Mar 8, 2020 12:47:21 GMT -5
To be known as the road trip of many tires in historical references. Man, that wheel looks pretty rough
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Post by knave on Mar 8, 2020 12:47:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the trip report, it was great!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Mar 8, 2020 13:58:54 GMT -5
Glad you are finally home safe and sound. A few dollars lighter in the pocket book (tires, rocks, more tires...), but that is to be expected on a trip to Q.
And your personal enjoyment and memories are worth every penny of it.
Jean
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 8, 2020 14:46:58 GMT -5
Good to hear you made it home safe and sound. Dang, you are the tire killer of all time! LOL!
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Post by Mark K on Mar 8, 2020 17:50:08 GMT -5
He can have that title all he wants.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 8, 2020 20:22:11 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Mar 8, 2020 22:51:12 GMT -5
Glad you were able to make the trip, and that you enjoyed it so much.
Once you decided to go for it, you really did go for the gusto. To be able to stay long enough to do all the hounding you did, and to really experience all that a trip to Q has to offer is something a lot of us can only look forward to doing "someday". You two really did it up right!
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Post by RocksInNJ on Mar 8, 2020 23:09:09 GMT -5
Fun times minus all the tires. Time to build a U.F.O., so you don’t have to worry about that nonsense. Glad you both had a great time and made it home safe and thanks for sharing the report and all the terrif pics. Now it’s time to process all those rocks.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Mar 9, 2020 1:58:51 GMT -5
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Post by orrum on Mar 9, 2020 9:35:57 GMT -5
Glad you made it Bob and MJ!!! My first trip out here was 6 tires. Didn't blow any just got bruises on them that let the belts slip and got a knot. After 2 on the travel trailer we pet load range D on all 4 trailer tires. Then put two new load range E on the truck cause one got a knot and so replaced both. Ran around everywhere out here then with no problem.
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