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On my way to New Mexico
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Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:58 pm
by lak99
Well I started off on my first real trip one month ago. And I have already traveled
over 2,200 miles. I met with Carol (Carolinagal) at Meriwether Lewis for 2 days and
it was really fun......if I hadn't drained my battery.....but then that is another story.
Yesterday I had a flat tire in the middle of NOWHERE Texas....somewhere between
Fort Stockton and El Paso. After 5 hours on the shoulder my kitties and I were a wreck.
I am currently in El Paso and will leave on Wednesday for Silver City, New Mexico.
Anyone near that area? Any suggestions on what to see?
Re: On my way to New Mexico
Posted:
Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:46 pm
by rvgrammy1953
We stayed in Deming, NM for 2 months.....loved it....
Re: On my way to New Mexico
Posted:
Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:03 am
by carolb
Hello! I'm not near yore area, bt wanted to pop in and wish yew well! How exciting for yore first big trip--mine coming in Jan. Scary sitting in the middle of nowhere? What kind of service for fixing the flat? Hope yew continyew on a safe & happy trip!
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:08 am
by Redetotry
Sorry to hear about your five hours on the side of the road, I would have been a total wreck!! I don't wait well. I hope the rest of your journey is stress free!!
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:15 am
by BirdbyBird
Hope the remainer of the trip is holds more of the better adventures....
Find some sunshine and some warm days and be sure to report back here...please, please....
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:23 am
by Carolinagal
So sorry to hear about the long wait beside the road, that's when a good book comes in handy. Glad to see you posting, think you're in a beautiful area. Keep us posted as to your travels and route, Please !!,
I love the West !!! Stay safe and Enjoy
CArol
Re: On my way to New Mexico
Posted:
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:11 am
by retiredhappy
I workamped at the KOA in Silver City a couple of years. There is a "ghost" town which is actually a small mountain town and if you're interested, a wolf sanctuary that will give a private tour with an appointment. Ask at the KOA for info as they are personal friends. She actually has several packs and one pack that you can go inside and "meet" the wolves.
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Tue Dec 18, 2012 3:02 pm
by PeggyinCT
Hi
The drive up to Silver City is beautiful. We stopped at Fort B, which is also a national cemetery, and the home of the Buffalo Soldiers. Sorry, I can't remember the exact name of the Fort. It was so peaceful there and we had the place to our selves. Also, in Silver City is an excellent restaurant called Diane's. Well prepared food and reasonably priced.
I am in Apache Junction near Phoenix right now and will be going to Quartzsite in Jan. Let us know when you get to AZ.
Peggy
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Tue Dec 18, 2012 3:31 pm
by sharon
Sorry you had to wait so long for service...who do you have? Think I would be changing my provider! Not sure how long your rig is, but if you're fairly short the cliff dwellings north of Silver City are fantastic and one of the very few you can actually walk thru. If they're still giving tours, the open pit silver mine is a great tour, they take you in a van all the way to the bottom and also give a tour of the smelting plant. I could easily spend a couple of weeks there exploring.
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:40 pm
by avalen
sharon wrote:Sorry you had to wait so long for service...who do you have? Think I would be changing my provider! Not sure how long your rig is, but if you're fairly short the cliff dwellings north of Silver City are fantastic and one of the very few you can actually walk thru. If they're still giving tours, the open pit silver mine is a great tour, they take you in a van all the way to the bottom and also give a tour of the smelting plant. I could easily spend a couple of weeks there exploring.
now I would enjoy that, think I'll put Silver City on my "visit" list
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:50 pm
by snowball
looking forward to meeting you Peggy
do you know where in Q you are going to stay?
and having looked at the page for the gtg
but you are attending right?
sheila
Re: On my way to New Mexico
Posted:
Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:22 am
by Bethers
The cliff dwellings are awesome. I'll second that.
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:18 am
by retiredhappy
How in the world could I have forgotten to mention the cliff dwellings. They really take you back in time as you walk through them.
Re: On my way to New Mexico
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Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:47 am
by Bethers
retiredhappy wrote:How in the world could I have forgotten to mention the cliff dwellings. They really take you back in time as you walk through them.
You don't want us to answer that, do you?