tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post630491014609861370..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: As expected, that was an expensive repair bill...Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14999300925449180512018-04-29T10:40:44.631-04:002018-04-29T10:40:44.631-04:00Trust us we have thought about that! We looked at ...Trust us we have thought about that! We looked at some new motorhomes and didn't like them at all, especially for the prices they are asking. We would much prefer to put more money into fixing Sherman up to keep him on the road than have payments on one of these new models. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35682856580316035112018-04-28T19:12:49.500-04:002018-04-28T19:12:49.500-04:00If you bought that camper or a similar one new you...If you bought that camper or a similar one new you would still be making payments.About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12641654683199718449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89585977199961726652018-04-22T14:59:20.307-04:002018-04-22T14:59:20.307-04:00That little house isn't actually a house it us...That little house isn't actually a house it used to be the Phillip 66 Gas Station and is now a building that is part of the historic downtown.<br /><br />No we haven't put too much money into to Sherman over the last 10 1/2 years so really to keep him running for a good time yet, it was necessary.<br /><br />Didn't realize you were born here, it is a beautiful state!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83181914732526365662018-04-22T12:11:56.126-04:002018-04-22T12:11:56.126-04:00Not only do we want the blog to be a sort of diary...Not only do we want the blog to be a sort of diary for us, especially in years to come but we also like let family and friends know where we are and what we are up to but we also want it to be helpful to other RVers like yourself. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20622311967447081972018-04-22T12:08:20.373-04:002018-04-22T12:08:20.373-04:00Yep, we are happy with the repairs and the price w...Yep, we are happy with the repairs and the price was about what we were expecting.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39801683745464089152018-04-22T11:51:38.160-04:002018-04-22T11:51:38.160-04:00Glad to hear that! We really don't have any tr...Glad to hear that! We really don't have any true idea what the prices are like for this type of work, these days, especially in the US. Like David, Kevin does most of the work on Sherman as well. The price could have been even lower had Kevin been able to source out the parts himself but that just wasn't feasible, although he did tell them not to do one repair because he wanted to buy a better product than the one they were going to buy and install, so he has already ordered that and we will either find someone to install it before we leave the US or even do the job himself once we get to the campground back home.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3045294961351753732018-04-22T11:46:59.141-04:002018-04-22T11:46:59.141-04:00Love that tiny home. The repair bill sucks but as...Love that tiny home. The repair bill sucks but as you say, you've never really had to put much money into Sherman before. I was born in Colorado, love it there.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-47596687159135074902018-04-22T11:38:45.583-04:002018-04-22T11:38:45.583-04:00It was definitely a fair price for the work that w...It was definitely a fair price for the work that was done and we were very happy with the work and the people that worked there. If we ever have to have work done on Sherman again we would definitely plan our route through there.<br /><br />We were really happy with the price of the alignment, way better than what Kevin was expecting.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-71996530819880039852018-04-22T11:36:00.164-04:002018-04-22T11:36:00.164-04:00We are headed to Cabri, Saskatchewan because that ...We are headed to Cabri, Saskatchewan because that is where the park is that we have worked at the last 4 years. We are going back for two weeks to help train the new mangers and sort of show them the ropes there so that they have a good solid start, rather than going in blind which is what we more or less had to do.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39135558129194212412018-04-22T11:33:16.766-04:002018-04-22T11:33:16.766-04:00Sounds great, we just hope that trend continues! :...Sounds great, we just hope that trend continues! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30711694743888216362018-04-22T11:32:41.259-04:002018-04-22T11:32:41.259-04:00Kevin's dad, his sister and his parents lived ...Kevin's dad, his sister and his parents lived in Saskatchewan during the dust bowl until they moved, we can't even begin to imagine what it was like back then!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-2138548465077061292018-04-22T11:29:28.021-04:002018-04-22T11:29:28.021-04:00It is a big expense when you live on a tight budge...It is a big expense when you live on a tight budget. Yes, in reality it is our house and repairs have to be made and they sure are cheaper than a real house. We know we put had new windows, new roof and new furnace over the years on the house we used to own. Any time you own a vehicle it is going to cost some money and we know it is worth it in the long run and we love this lifestyle, that says it all! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60600353684142091382018-04-22T07:41:29.358-04:002018-04-22T07:41:29.358-04:00Love that you always have a map and also how and w...Love that you always have a map and also how and where you stay in the RV. I’m always leaning something new on your blog. Those details of finding power, dump,stations, spot for night, repairs and road conditions are REALLY helpful. Thank you.Cindy Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440427926382142022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3102211111538634642018-04-22T07:22:16.798-04:002018-04-22T07:22:16.798-04:00Nice to get the repairs done and a pretty good pri...Nice to get the repairs done and a pretty good price as well. Compared to owning a house like Bob said you have done well and actually so have we. Continued safe travelsour awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12555052439404123822018-04-21T21:13:19.585-04:002018-04-21T21:13:19.585-04:00After reading David the list of Sherman's repa...After reading David the list of Sherman's repairs and having him say "oh" and oh dear, I asked him what he thought it cost. He does most of our mechanical work on Ruby and Winnona so he has a good feel for your list. He said potentially $5000 and thought you got an amazing deal for all they did.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42952195532901126962018-04-21T13:37:58.781-04:002018-04-21T13:37:58.781-04:00Good deal on the repairs! Excellent deal on the al...Good deal on the repairs! Excellent deal on the alignment. Our class A handled much better in the wind after a proper alignment. Have to love Texas!Kevin Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618202317330350223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1228217822163088422018-04-21T12:35:11.782-04:002018-04-21T12:35:11.782-04:00Great that Sherman is back on the road and in good...Great that Sherman is back on the road and in good shape as well. Why are you heading towards Capri Saskatchewan I thought you were heading into BC. Drive safe and enjoy!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915098922563865618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24015458914462042782018-04-21T11:07:00.739-04:002018-04-21T11:07:00.739-04:00and the weather is warm at home...........19 in Ma...and the weather is warm at home...........19 in Maple Creek yesterday<br />Hrznhrz RV adventures https://www.blogger.com/profile/13571860632301947648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-2615542248776336732018-04-21T11:06:49.311-04:002018-04-21T11:06:49.311-04:00Here's a link to the most famous photo ever ta...Here's a link to the most famous photo ever taken in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Even though it's very dry there this year, it's not as bad as it has been in the past. <br /><br />https://sites.middlebury.edu/landandlens/2016/10/27/arthur-rothstein-dust-storm-cimarron-county-oklahoma-april-1936/Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63726841236354935842018-04-21T10:54:40.493-04:002018-04-21T10:54:40.493-04:00Big expense? I'd say "no". Compare...Big expense? I'd say "no". Compare that to say, putting a new roof on a house, or a new furnace, or....shall I continue? As Sherman is your "house", I'd say you've done well over the years. Helps to do some stuff yourself, but even if you hadn't, you're still farther ahead. Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.com