tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8708848780502966409..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Terrible roads, but we made it!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14460640025052364822018-03-19T10:38:25.599-04:002018-03-19T10:38:25.599-04:00So are we Dianne, so are we! :-)So are we Dianne, so are we! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75574252484361673282018-03-19T10:37:50.994-04:002018-03-19T10:37:50.994-04:00It was wonderful! Only problem was it wasn't f...It was wonderful! Only problem was it wasn't for long enough. :-(Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65869111632206445472018-03-19T10:34:36.372-04:002018-03-19T10:34:36.372-04:00We are so happy that everything seems to be going ...We are so happy that everything seems to be going well now. Fingers crossed that it continues to do so! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6208897095429808692018-03-19T10:33:00.411-04:002018-03-19T10:33:00.411-04:00Yes, we think they did a great job. Thanks Pedrito...Yes, we think they did a great job. Thanks Pedrito and Eligio!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20279130132197868042018-03-19T10:31:42.968-04:002018-03-19T10:31:42.968-04:00Yep, it is sort of like giving someone a knee repl...Yep, it is sort of like giving someone a knee replacement and then you get them to run a marathon the next day! Poor Sherman we really do put him through the paces. So glad he pulled through on this one. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76053428030714333402018-03-19T10:05:25.942-04:002018-03-19T10:05:25.942-04:00Yes, we climbed the fence. We were not leaving the...Yes, we climbed the fence. We were not leaving there without stopping in to visit with Whiskey and see how well her tree is coming along.<br /><br />It was a small dish of refried beans, not sure what kind of beans they were.<br /><br />The Green Angels are on the regular roads as well, not just the toll roads. Yes, there is easier towing but apparently the tow is only free to the nearest toll station. Not sure is this is the case but hopefully it isn't something that we will have a need for again. We have had our share of troubles, hopefully it is all behind us now.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14090745872448628962018-03-19T09:56:34.730-04:002018-03-19T09:56:34.730-04:00It is good to finally be back with the group and b...It is good to finally be back with the group and being able to arrive under our own steam is even better! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7730370159626795412018-03-19T09:55:00.623-04:002018-03-19T09:55:00.623-04:00Valle de Juarez and Hacienda RV Park are still our...Valle de Juarez and Hacienda RV Park are still our most favourite place in Mexico and after yesterday's drive we still feel the same way.<br /><br />We sure hope that she was looking down on us. Every chance we get, we love to stop by and visit with her. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56003712785919558592018-03-19T09:52:30.894-04:002018-03-19T09:52:30.894-04:00If we weren't in such a rush Kevin would have ...If we weren't in such a rush Kevin would have taken a different route but yes, it is really the best route around. If we are doing this trip again next year, we definitely won't be looking forward to this stretch of the route. <br /><br />I think overall we have spent much less than $2,000 a year on Sherman since we got him 11 years ago so in reality we are doing very good with him. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68946169970941532202018-03-19T09:48:51.694-04:002018-03-19T09:48:51.694-04:00It was definitely a very long day but we are happy...It was definitely a very long day but we are happy that other than bad roads it was an uneventful drive. It will be good to be driving with the group again! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40988686516251920852018-03-19T09:45:59.005-04:002018-03-19T09:45:59.005-04:00Yes, I am sure that made the drive a little easier...Yes, I am sure that made the drive a little easier.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61832247843199634122018-03-19T09:44:16.179-04:002018-03-19T09:44:16.179-04:00The dinner was definitely a nice touch to the end ...The dinner was definitely a nice touch to the end of the day like that, especially with good friends!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83556505397259795612018-03-19T09:41:51.892-04:002018-03-19T09:41:51.892-04:00As we have said, when driving in Mexico you need t...As we have said, when driving in Mexico you need to allow for much more time. So driving time alone was 1 1/2 hours more than your original estimate of 8 hours.<br /><br />Yes, that drive sure gave the Moog ball joints a good workout, they should be good now although we still feel a little nervous. I am sure that will ease off as we drive more and find that we aren't having any problems with them.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87036492570914282172018-03-19T09:36:36.017-04:002018-03-19T09:36:36.017-04:00That would have been at least a two to three day d...That would have been at least a two to three day drive for us under normal circumstances so yes, it was a very LONG day's drive.<br /><br />We had a wonderful but quick visit with our friends and our new friends, thank you.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53735790166003619262018-03-19T09:34:20.734-04:002018-03-19T09:34:20.734-04:00We drove in and parked with a big sigh of relief!We drove in and parked with a big sigh of relief!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-91966384858146187492018-03-19T09:33:48.208-04:002018-03-19T09:33:48.208-04:00Very true, although Kevin had considered the inner...Very true, although Kevin had considered the inner Mexico loop but just decided it probably wasn't the best idea. We also might not have minded it so much if we didn't have such a huge drive ahead of us all in one day.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73206323340487286442018-03-19T09:31:34.942-04:002018-03-19T09:31:34.942-04:00It is frustrating to have to pay to drive on roads...It is frustrating to have to pay to drive on roads in this kind of condition but the alternative around Mexico City isn't a good option either. In a car, it won't seem nearly so bad.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33249557326039378162018-03-19T03:06:05.992-04:002018-03-19T03:06:05.992-04:00So glad you and Sherman are back on the road. Happ...So glad you and Sherman are back on the road. Happy travels!Dianne (20 Years From Now)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08230267657526416536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54452719547974437992018-03-18T20:52:27.517-04:002018-03-18T20:52:27.517-04:00Must be great to be back in Valle!Must be great to be back in Valle!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-15629504285590315752018-03-18T19:17:56.516-04:002018-03-18T19:17:56.516-04:00Happy to read good news all around. Wishing you su...Happy to read good news all around. Wishing you sunshine and good roads to Melaque. Lynnette Khuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608492676290925231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53016137900331966622018-03-18T16:12:45.748-04:002018-03-18T16:12:45.748-04:00Looks like the repair guys did a good job:)Looks like the repair guys did a good job:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26216810043250920862018-03-18T15:08:25.136-04:002018-03-18T15:08:25.136-04:00Wow, nothing like giving Sherman the acid test of ...Wow, nothing like giving Sherman the acid test of his front suspension on that road. Glad he passed with flying colors! :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-92002661934181226442018-03-18T14:57:45.399-04:002018-03-18T14:57:45.399-04:00Doug, "baptism by fire" is a great analo...Doug, "baptism by fire" is a great analogy said in three words. LOL! Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68304014260683719052018-03-18T14:53:19.850-04:002018-03-18T14:53:19.850-04:00Were you able to crawl over the fence and visit wi...Were you able to crawl over the fence and visit with Whiskey and her tree? After many years, we've been thinking about getting another puppy; if we do, I have decided to name her Whiskey Two (after your lovable and well-traveled dog). <br /><br />When you were eating supper with the gang, what was the food in the small dish? It looked like white beans with a pepper on top. <br /><br />The good things I can say about the toll roads are the wandering Green Angels and easier availability of towing, of course, paid for in the tolls. The US interstate roads are going downhill, too, especially parts of I-10. President Dwight Eisenhower, founder of our interstate system in the 1950s, would be rolling over in his grave if he knew today's conditions of our interstates and bridges. Oh how hard it is to get money appropriated by Congress to pay for these things with all the current chaos whirling around us. Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73761371172356700952018-03-18T14:38:49.308-04:002018-03-18T14:38:49.308-04:00Look forward to you getting here. Most of the grou...Look forward to you getting here. Most of the group is headed at 6 PM to the Salamandra for dinner. Not a cheap restaurant, but I am sure you need the break and reconnect timePaul Beddowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471244341564465899noreply@blogger.com