Cap'n Bob & the Damsel

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Hitched

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We hitched up the trailer, not to go on a Fourth of July vacation, but to tow it to the dealer for them to work off a couple of squawks and replace the TV video cable with an HDMI cable. It takes a bit of effort to get the four-point anti-sway hitch ready to tow, so I did the job yesterday in order to be ready to roll this morning.

We took advantage of the trip after dropping the trailer off, to do a little shopping at Wal-Mart, where we bought a TV wall mount for the trailer and took it over to the dealer for them to install. We also stopped at Lowe’s to pick up a custom patio shade we ordered a couple of weeks ago.

Now that the chores are done, it’s time to settle in for a nice Independence Day Holiday! Happy Birthday America!

03 Jul 2012 by Retirement Travel Wanderlust

Grand Canyon Railway

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On our way out of Williams, AZ, this morning, Damsel got this shot of a vintage steam locomotive and caboose in the yard of the Grand Canyon Railroad The locomotive is still used for occasional trips to Grand Canyon Village. The railroad also uses more modern diesel electric locomotives on most of the runs to the rim. Click on the image to enlarge.

We were going to stay one more night on the road, but decided before pulling into the campground that we had plenty of vacation for the time being. We reset the GPS to take us the last 50 miles or so to our little home in Wickenburg, where we are enjoying recuperation and relaxation.

23 May 2012 by Arizona Photography Retirement Travel Wanderlust

Cruising the Parker Strip

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We’re back in our Arizona home this evening after a week and a half on the road. We were in the California house for a few days and then headed back to the desert to relax and enjoy a nice visit with our friends who live on the Colorado River. One of the highlights during our visit was a cruise from Bluewater to Parker Dam and return on a pontoon boat. It was a great day and a wonderful river cruise.

This is the south side of Parker Dam as seen from the river. Just on the other side, is Lake Havasu whose water level is roughly at the lower side of the openings on the top of the dam. It’s kind of eerie seeing those openings and knowing that the dam is all that’s between us and the massive amount of water in the lake beyond. Click on the image to enlarge.

28 Apr 2012 by Arizona Retirement Wanderlust

On The River

You may have noticed a lack of blogging over the past couple of days. There is a good reason for it. WE’RE ON VACATION! . . . and having too much fun with our friends on the Colorado River. Click on the image to enlarge.

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25 Apr 2012 by Arizona Wanderlust

Hitched!

Damsel took this photo shortly after the dealer hitched our new travel trailer to the CapnBobMobile. The trailer is now safely parked in the RV pullthrough at our home in Wickenburg. Click on the image to enlarge. You can see the trailer in the RV port here.

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14 Mar 2012 by Retirement Travel Wanderlust

Commemorative Eclipse Shades

shades.jpgI checked the PO Box today and lo and behold, the custom Eclipse Shades had arrived. The minimum order for this item is 25 each. No problem – if there are people at the campground that need a pair, we’ll hand ’em out. We will also hand out some to our Wickenburg neighbors who will get a partial eclipse that day if they stay here in town.

I tried to hold one of the lens filters in front of the camera today, and that didn’t work out, so I’ll be in the market for a lens filter. I’ll also need one for Damsel’s SLR. Since the eclipse will occur near sunset, perhaps a filter may not be required.

Meanwhile, the new travel trailer will be ready for us to take possession tomorrow. We will probably tow it home and park it in our RV drive while Damsel and I get it ready for the eclipse trip. We’re also planning to tow it later this month to our friends’ place in Earp, CA, down by the Colorado River near Parker, AZ. That will be a good shakedown for us.

13 Mar 2012 by Astronomy Science Travel Wanderlust

One Step Closer

I went on-line and applied for an RV loan from our credit union. Within a few minutes, I received an email that said the loan was conditionally approved. A couple of hours after that, a credit union representative called and we discussed some details about income sources and credit history. Tomorrow, a credit union “closer” will be in contact to finalize the deal. It looks like the travel trailer may be here within a week.

Damsel took some photos of the unit we’re probably going to get on the lot yesterday. The slide show below shows some of the interior and exterior details. Roll over images with mouse to pause slideshow – roll out to resume.

01 Mar 2012 by Retirement Wanderlust

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