tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post123820650061961394..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Seemed like business as usual...Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83626704191874862842020-05-31T09:40:08.004-04:002020-05-31T09:40:08.004-04:00Yes, we will definitely be driving right by you bu...Yes, we will definitely be driving right by you but it probably won't be for a few days yet. Not sure that we will stay there but if there is somewhere nearby that we can stop and park for a short time, we could by all means stop and say hello.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87907031643864921902020-05-31T09:37:47.854-04:002020-05-31T09:37:47.854-04:00Yes, it does totally depend on where people are an...Yes, it does totally depend on where people are and with the political governing parties whether local or state. Luckily we have been going through areas where the COVID-19 virus numbers have been very low so I guess many of these small towns where they haven't had any issues just want to get back to "real" life once again.<br /><br />It seems that maybe the masks and social distancing aren't helping a whole lot if the numbers where you are, are still rising. I suppose it would be even worse without these precautions. I hope you keep safe and healthy there, that or you need to get out west away from it all.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89886323581977019812020-05-31T09:27:59.772-04:002020-05-31T09:27:59.772-04:00If you are heading north on 191 you will be passin...If you are heading north on 191 you will be passing us in Boulder WY just south of Pinedale. We are stationary in an RV park. They have dry camp availability with an operating small laundromat. Plenty of boondocking in the national forest and BLM land. Would love to wave as you go by - or you could stop and say hello.Gemma Nonamashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524074584142572619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30674798967324326292020-05-30T17:28:51.152-04:002020-05-30T17:28:51.152-04:00We're still wearing our masks here in NC! 100...We're still wearing our masks here in NC! 100% wearing them at the farmer's market this morning, and about 95% in the grocery store. Very impressive. Totally depends on the state and various other things (politics, education level, and how many cases are in a particular area). I'm not glad I am in a state where the cases are still increasing, but I am relieved that most NC residents seem to be taking this seriously and following the CDC and governor's recommendations for masks and social distancing.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9524885828712959202020-05-30T09:24:32.775-04:002020-05-30T09:24:32.775-04:00I think that wearing a mask right now, especially ...I think that wearing a mask right now, especially as things start to open up and more people are out and about, isn't such a bad idea.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33265375044983967162020-05-30T09:23:00.938-04:002020-05-30T09:23:00.938-04:00I am sure that they will enjoy themselves. It real...I am sure that they will enjoy themselves. It really is a very pretty area and if they have a boat then there is even more for them to do here.<br /><br />We are encountering lovely people as we travel through the States, even though we really don't have a lot of association with people. Really, it is only when we go into town to do groceries. The odd time we meet people near our boondocking spots but not too often.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75213595438520926802020-05-30T09:15:20.303-04:002020-05-30T09:15:20.303-04:00Kevin said that we should be passing by that area ...Kevin said that we should be passing by that area so we will try to make that an overnight stop. Thanks!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47793012585015109952020-05-30T09:11:01.012-04:002020-05-30T09:11:01.012-04:00We will have to remember that for the next time we...We will have to remember that for the next time we visit Utah, thanks for the heads up!<br /><br />Yep, we couldn't believe when we looked at the receipt afterwards that there was even a 3.2% tax on FOOD, I don't think we have seen that anywhere in our travels.<br /><br />It was so refreshing to see them out there playing ball, we stayed in the motorhome though and just watched from a distance. Still it is nice to see a little "normalcy" coming back in the world again. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38464856062465684472020-05-30T09:07:12.495-04:002020-05-30T09:07:12.495-04:00Sherman did just fine on the drive, this drive def...Sherman did just fine on the drive, this drive definitely wasn't his hardest climb or the sharpest switchbacks that he has ever done. The worst switchbacks that he has ever done were the ones going down and coming back up out of Tolantongo in Hidalgo, Mexico back in March.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13494376172513110072020-05-30T00:23:02.841-04:002020-05-30T00:23:02.841-04:00Yes, here in New Mexico we are doing a pretty good...Yes, here in New Mexico we are doing a pretty good job of wearing masks, and it's working. Nobody wants to bring an infection home to their family or to co-workers or to essential workers.<br />Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20999629559071331982020-05-29T21:37:03.898-04:002020-05-29T21:37:03.898-04:00Not to mention unless you buy beer at the state ru...Not to mention unless you buy beer at the state run stores everything is 3.2%heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57767957901549781802020-05-29T16:29:54.071-04:002020-05-29T16:29:54.071-04:00Our kids are headed south to Flaming Gorge in the ...Our kids are headed south to Flaming Gorge in the a.m. and will be at the Sea Doll at the marina at Manila. It's their favorite vacation spot. We've still been enjoying your blog even though we haven't commented much - hope the people you're encountering in the U.S. are friendly !<br />Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787062544799575559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11599454738096381362020-05-29T16:13:56.046-04:002020-05-29T16:13:56.046-04:00We've stayed there! Pitch black and dead quiet...We've stayed there! Pitch black and dead quiet.Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75373647439105383992020-05-29T14:41:07.594-04:002020-05-29T14:41:07.594-04:00No worries, Sherman has done this drive before, he...No worries, Sherman has done this drive before, he may be taking it slowly but he will do just fine with it. Thanks for the warning though. :-)<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79750008299360405852020-05-29T14:27:27.844-04:002020-05-29T14:27:27.844-04:00Check out this killer boondocking spot in Wyoming....Check out this killer boondocking spot in Wyoming. It is off hwy 191. See the blog post for details. <br /> http://metamorphosisroad.blogspot.com/2013/07/excellent-boondocking-on-green-river.htmlHanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415717969775499564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13364953317237499752020-05-29T13:01:07.190-04:002020-05-29T13:01:07.190-04:00Due to the high population of Mormons and anti-dri...Due to the high population of Mormons and anti-drinking, the liquor stores in UT are run by the state. It's kind of common knowledge for those of us that frequent Utah not to buy alcohol in Utah. Nice to see the kids playing softball. LiveLaughRVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154219708517476422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26419088437369949992020-05-29T12:28:32.616-04:002020-05-29T12:28:32.616-04:00I was about to mention that! We stayed at Dinosau...I was about to mention that! We stayed at Dinosaur National Monument last year and took 191 north at Vernal to Grand Teton. Those switchbacks were the worst I have ever done, we made it in our motorhome (and pulling a jeep) but it sure was slow going.<br />Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230584624196136059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84462209250262724222020-05-29T11:27:08.516-04:002020-05-29T11:27:08.516-04:00If you're going to Flaming Gorge via 191. chec...If you're going to Flaming Gorge via 191. check the switchbacks just north of Red Fleet State Park. They are very steep, don't know if they will be a problem.BenHermithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559303644183413483noreply@blogger.com