May 4, 2013 - Moving across Texas

A drive across Texas can be a bit boring, and we have three days planned. Glad Linda is along to keep me awake. Drove about five hours yesterday and saw 47 dust devils, 22 tumbleweeds, six dying cactus and a whole lot of cattle with their days numbered. The most exciting discovery was the 80mph speed limit, which made me want to drop the trailer and put the pedal down. Linda wanted her red Camaro back for one last run. We spent last night in an older but well maintained campground just outside of Fort Stockton and the size of the sites show...

Apr 22, 2013 - To Fort Stockton

Today I was on the road fairly early and drove as far as Fort Stockton to spend the night. I was settled into my site by 3:00. STATS Route: US 190 W => I-10 W to Fort Stockton Total Miles Driven: 225 Weather Conditions: Cloudy, chilly morning; hot and sunny afternoon Road Conditions: Mostly good two-lane with shoulders until I-10 Gasoline Price: $3.299 at Brady; $3.459 at Fort Stockton RV Park: I-10 RV Park Park Conditions: No amenities, very plain, full hookups at $18, cash only

Apr 7, 2013 - Hello, Fort Stockton, Texas

Today we drove from Vado, New Mexico to Fort Stockton, Texas, a distance of 268 miles. It was a long drive on Interstate 10, and we stopped at two rest stops to enjoy the scenery and take a break. We arrived in Fort Stockton after 4 1/2 hours on the road, and hooked-up our coach at a place called 'Commanche Land RV Park'. We are trying to get to an evening mass at a local church here, and it appears it will be a long day......but one of those days that makes us feel complete, and one of those days perhaps, that will again, be etched in our...

Apr 2, 2013 - Hilltop RV Park

Stayed for two nights and played catch-up on laundry, ect. Never did go into town to see anything, not sure where the time went. Ok CG for an overnight stop to see the sites but gravel tough on Forrest's paws and very dusty but absolutelly beautiful sunsets.

Mar 4, 2013 - Hearing Willie in Our Heads

"On the road again. Just can't wait to get on the road again!" Willie Nelson's voice is ringing in our ears as we travel on down the road. We said goodbye to the kids on Saturday, the hardest part of full-timing for me. Last night, we stopped in Junction, Texas. Tonight, we are in Fort Stockton. Both RV parks are very adequate for an overnight stop. -- There is no beautiful scenery in this part of Texas. We just have to get across the state, hopefully in between storms, avoiding snow near El Paso. Today, we passed mile marker 440, which is...

Feb 18, 2013 - A Spot Along the Road

We left Alamogordo and headed for Dripping Springs Texas. That is about a 600 mile drive and what I usually do is when heading east from the west make this stop in Fort Stockton. If heading west then we stop in Van Horn. Both cities are just about the same. Small populated spots in the desert. After a day on the road they both look like Oasis to me. Water, Food, and Shade. What else could you ask for. If you do not want to cook both towns and campgrounds have a kitchen on site. For more information on Fort Stockton please click HERE for...

Feb 6, 2013 - Ft. Stockton, TX

We planned a short day and only travelled 128 miles to Ft. Stockton where we stayed at Ft. Stockton RV Park for $25. Traveling through this area last year there are three parks owned by the same person and they offered us 20% off discounts at each of their parks. Ft. Stockton being one so we took advantage of it last year and again this year. It was 76 degrees here when we arrived so we enjoyed the afternoon outside and ended the day with a hamburger BBQ. A little gray tiger kitty joined us for the afternoon/evening so you know me, I...

Feb 5, 2013 - Texas - The Big Empty

As promised, here's a picture from The White Sands Monument just north of Las Cruces, New Mexico. I took the bike up there to see the rolling dunes of gypsum that make up this area north of the White Sands Missile Testing Range. (They actually close down the tourist area in the dunes when they're testing!) It looks like Whistler except that it is sand instead of snow! Anyway, that meant that I left Las Cruces around 2:00 and stopped in Texas past Fort Stockton somewhere at a vacant gas station with 3 other RVer's around 8:00 (Central...

Feb 3, 2013 - Last night inTexas & Watching The Super Bowl

After a nice stay in San Antonio, we found our next stop In Fort Stockton, TX. We had a nice dinner in the Road Runner Cafe. Also had beer, wine and a large screen TV to watch part of The Super Bowl. Was able to watch until the lights went out, then we packed it in for the night. Congrats Claire, Dave, and you other miss guided Ravens Fans. Those of you who have followed our previous blogs know that John C. has gotten out of the RV. Well this trip was only a bit different-Penny's cat, Suzie escaped in the dark of the night (did we mention...

Jan 27, 2013 - Fort Stockton, TX

The morning of Jan 27th we left Junction, TX and headed for Fort Stockton, TX for a two night stay. It was grey and cold when we left but became sunny later in the morning. We left Junction just in time beccause we heard the next day that it snowed about 6 inches in Junction after we left. The next day we took a scenic drive SW of Fort Stockton through the Davis mountains and the towns of Balmorhea, Fort Davis and Alpine. It was a very scenic drive on a sunny day. However, it started to get very windy on the way back to Fort Stockton. We...

Jan 21, 2013 - Fort Stockton, Texas

We went to the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum here in Fort Stockton.BAckground: This small museum in an old restored hotel had a little bit of everything: appliances, clothes, furniture, fossils, and cowboy artifacts. The architecture was interesting, and everything was displayed in the old rooms. The Annie Riggs Memorial Museum exhibits echo yesteryear in Pecos County. It is owned by the Fort Stockton Historical Society. The Adobe Hotel, built in 1900, now houses the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum. In the lobby, a stern-faced lineage of...

Nov 6, 2012 - Ft. Stockton, Texas, Heading East

Ft. Stockton, Texas, October 27-28 We could have made it to San Antonio in one day but it would have been almost a 400 mile trip. As we have mentioned many times during the course of this blog, we dislike driving more than 300 miles in a day and most often target 250. We will sometimes choose the longer distance if it is all interstate or flat. Between Las Cruces and San Antonio, it is safe to say that there is not much in between. So when we had to look for a place to stay in between, we did not have many choices. We looked in our trusty...