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05-18-2011, 11:37 AM
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Holy Snow Batman! Look Where I'm at Now!
I left Moab this morning, and drove up into the La Sal Mountains. Got my TT and truck parked in a great spot with a great view. Only problem is, it's snowing, blowing, with lightning and thunder.
It's great living this life!
I'm leaving the truck attached to the trailer, just in case I need to make a quick escape. I was able to move the TT to a spot where it's almost perfectly level, with the help of a few 2X8 leveling boards.
I can't believe I can access the internet up here through my Blackberry.
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05-18-2011, 12:49 PM
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SNOW! Have fun there.
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05-18-2011, 01:57 PM
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Snow? And I'm stuck here at the beach in Panama City.
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05-18-2011, 03:09 PM
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Snow boondocking, now that's an adventure!
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05-18-2011, 03:59 PM
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Man, the snow is really coming down now! Starting to stick to the ground, too.
Well, I have plenty of propane and plenty of gas for my generator. I just hope the outdoor plumbing doesn't freeze.
Here are a couple of pics showing the La Sal mountains behind me, and the Colorado river valley to the west. I bet I can see for 100 miles out my little TT windows.
Man, it doesn't get any better than this. A cold beer, falling snow, and a nice, warm gas furnace keeping me warm!
Panama City would be nice... but I think this is more exciting.
Bill
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05-18-2011, 04:09 PM
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That looks fun! Hope you have a great time.
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05-18-2011, 04:27 PM
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Awesome Views, Warm camper, and cold beer!!!
Just dosen't get any better :drooling:
Great Pics!!!!!
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05-18-2011, 05:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by edatlanta
Snow? And I'm stuck here at the beach in Panama City.
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We all have our crosses to bear, Ed. :hihi:
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05-18-2011, 07:18 PM
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Better to be camping in the snow that be at home without snow.
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05-18-2011, 09:34 PM
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You got it...any day camping is better than being at work like the rest of us poor suckers...
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05-19-2011, 04:22 AM
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I have to admit it is 54 degrees this morning at the beach. But supposed to be back in the 80's later today.
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05-19-2011, 05:31 AM
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It's 5AM and started snowing again. There's a little on the ground,but not much. The temp is 27 degrees outside.
I kept the furnace set at 70 degrees last night, warmer than usual, because I figured enough of that heat would radiate into the outer plumbing to keep it from freezing.
I did pour a half gallon of antifreeze into the empty gray tank to protect the drain pipe and valve. Wasn't so worried about the larger black tank plumbing. I still have running water this morning, so I guess I'm OK.
It's kind of fun testing the limits on my 26BH. But I know that if I ever upgrade, I'll get something that's designed to handle cold weather. I guess I need a 4 season RV instead of this 3 season one.
Here's a pic of my truck, before it went down the Shafer trail in Canyonlands NP. You can see the switchbacks in the road on the left side of the pic. I went farther than you can see in the pic, but not to the bottom. The road got too rough for my highway tires. I gotta admit, it was an exciting drive!
The next pic shows Shafer trail from the canyon rim above. The trail leads to White Rim Canyon.
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05-19-2011, 07:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crabman
SNOW! Have fun there.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by edatlanta
Snow? And I'm stuck here at the beach in Panama City.
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Originally Posted by wiscampsin
Better to be camping in the snow that be at home without snow.
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If you guys are going to keep using that obscene 4 letter word I am going to have to report you to Tafische
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05-19-2011, 01:50 PM
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I just took a walk up the road towards Geyser Pass Trailhead. About a half mile up the road, in the mud, I saw some bear tracks.
The snow continues to fall, but it's mostly melting when it hits the ground.
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05-19-2011, 03:38 PM
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Next thing you know Bill is going to be telling us about his new camper rug....
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05-19-2011, 03:47 PM
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How did you know what I was planning, Terry? LOL
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05-19-2011, 08:37 PM
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Wow! What a cool adventure. I am so jealous. Have fun and be careful.
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