Desert Eagle RV Park (Military FamCamp) Review Posted

Above, The Beast at Desert Eagle RV Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

My review of the Desert Eagle RV Park (Military FamCamp) at Nellis Air Force Base has been posted at RV Park Reviews.

Note: This campground/RV park is only open to active and retired military members.

In a nutshell:

After a medical emergency in northern Nevada, we headed south to get to a friend's home in Arizona. Along the way, we stayed one night at the Desert Eagle RV Park. My friend is retired military, so we used his pass to stay at the park. It is nicely landscaped and with clean restrooms and showers. The picnic tables are metal and looked new. The sites are level and concrete. We camped at Desert Eagle RV Park (Military FamCamp) in a Motorhome.

To read the full review, go here. 

Sustainable Sushi In Japan

Above, a sushi meal in Tsukiji. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Some fish stocks are in crisis. This was caused by environmental changes or over-fishing. As such, these species are more expensive at your local sushi restaurant in Japan.

Thankfully, Tokyo Cheapo has an article on what is "sustainable" and affordable sushi in Japan.

They begin with:

Japan is the land of sushi (yes, yes, and vending machines), and if you’re here—whether for a week or a decade—chances are you’re going to partake in the tradition of raw fish. Japanese sushi is the best in the world, and it’s been an important part of the local palate for hundreds of years. But with global fish stocks in crisis, particularly the Pacific Bluefin tuna whose numbers have plummeted by 97%, you might find yourself thinking twice before you tuck into that sashimi platter. Here’s a quick guide to sustainable sushi in Japan, as well as other meals that are nicer to nature (and your bank balance).

To read more, go here. 

Walgreen's Follow-Up

Above, the view I was enjoying while talking to Walgreen's. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

While relaxing on the deck this afternoon in 90­° temperatures (I was waiting on the swamp cooler to cool down the house), I received a call from Walgreen's pharmacy in Arizona. They called to check to see how I am doing on Brilinta.

The gentleman explained that they check on all new Brilinta patients to see how they're doing and to see if the patient has any questions.

I told him that I am doing fine. I told him that I take Brilinta around 7:00 in the morning and in the evening. He said what I am doing is perfect. He said that a 12-hour interval is the right way to use the drug to thin out my blood and keep platelets from sticking to and closing up the stents. This also prevents any side-effects from occurring (I haven't had any).

He said I will probably be on Brilinta for a year and then, depending how things work out, I may be switched to something "less potent".

He asked about the 81 mg. aspirin. He said that the aspirin helps make the Brilinta "more effective". I told him I usually take the aspirin about an hour after waking up in the morning, which is usually an hour or two before I take the day's first dose of Brilinta.

We discussed my case further and he said that I am doing everything right as far as my medications are concerned. 

Jamestown Summer Monsoon Green

Above, the three mesas and the valley floor from my deck. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Southwest, and New Mexico in particular, has been in the summer monsoon season since June.

With the monsoon weather pattern, we've received higher humidity, thunderstorms and rainfall. This has resulted in the greening of the surrounding area.

It has been relatively rainless this past week, but we may get some by the end of the week.

I went outside and took some photos:

Above, the front of the house. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the second acre with the RV garage location marked with flags. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, another view of the second acre. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the property from West Blue Cedar Loop. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, looking east down West Blue Cedar Loop towards Whispering Cedars Road. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Haruo Nakajima: First Anniversary

Above, Haruo Nakajima with a costumed fan in 2013. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

A year ago tomorrow (in Japan, it will be August 7 in two and a half hours), Godzilla fandom lost one of its best friends: Haruo Nakajima.

Last year, the Rafu Shimpo reported:

TOKYO – Haruo Nakajima, the Japanese actor who wore the Godzilla suit for about two decades from the monster movie series’ original, died of pneumonia on Monday, his daughter, Sonoe, said Tuesday. He was 88. 

A native of Yamagata Prefecture, Nakajima aspired to become a movie actor as a teenager shortly after the end of World War II and played stunts in a number of movies in his early career. His first credited role was in Hiroshi Inagaki’s “Sword for Hire” (1952). He appeared in three of director Akira Kurosawa’s best-known films — “Seven Samurai” (1954), “The Hidden Fortress” (1958) and “Yojimbo” (1961). 

Nakajima’s fire stunt performance as a warplane pilot in Ishiro Honda’s “Eagle of the Pacific” (1953) led to him getting the role of Godzilla the following year when the first of the series featuring the monster, also directed by Honda, was released.

In many respects, it is hard to imagine that Mr. Nakajima has left this mortal coil. But we are still fortunate to be able to enjoy his work through film.

To read the full Rafu Shimpo article, go here. 

Yellowstone Bison Harasser Arrested

Sadly, these kinds of stories are becoming all too common these days.

Above, a Yellowstone bison relaxing on a slope. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

An Oregon nut job was caught on video harassing a Yellowstone National Park bison earlier this week. The video went viral. It would have served him right if the bison gored him.

The idiot didn't stop there and now it has been reported that he's been arrested at Glacier National Park.

Fox News reported:

An Oregon man was arrested Thursday night after getting caught on video earlier this week “harassing a bison” in Yellowstone National Park, officials announced. 

Raymond Reinke, 55, who was journeying across multiple U.S. parks throughout the week, was taken into custody by Glacier National Park officials, a news release from Yellowstone officials said. 

“We appreciate the collaboration of our fellow rangers in Glacier and Grand Teton national parks on this arrest. Harassing wildlife is illegal in any national park,” Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Dan Wenk said.

Since late July, Reinke was arrested multiple times, officials noted in the release. On July 28, law enforcement rangers at Grand Teton National Park took Reinke into custody “for a drunk and disorderly conduct incident,” after which he was booked in jail overnight.

To read more, go here. 

Become A Shogun While Sitting On The Loo

Above, a shinkansen view of Kyoto. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Visitors to Kyoto, Japan, specifically the Kyoto municipal subway Kyoto Station, will be offered the chance to become a shogun while sitting on the loo.

According to the Asahi Shimbun:

KYOTO--Visitors sitting on the throne at a subway station here can now feel flushed with emotion, as if they were a shogun bringing the curtain down on a rule of nearly three centuries. 

The view from the toilet seat is one seen by Tokugawa Yoshinobu (1837-1913), the 15th and last shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867), looking out over his bowing vassals clad in kimono. 

The stall-size photograph, measuring 2.5 meters long by 3.7 meters wide, re-enacts the historic event, known as Taisei Hokan, in which Yoshinobu returned political power from the Tokugawa Shogunate to the emperor at Nijo Castle’s Ninomaru Palace.

To see the toilet seat's view, go here. 

Which JR Rail Pass To Choose

Above, the Saikai Bridge (that was blown down by Rodan) near Sasebo City in Kyushu. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Regular readers of this blog are aware of the convenience and value of the JR Rail Passes available to foreign visitors to Japan. There are several different ones and it is often difficult to choose the right one.

Tokyo Cheapo has an article on which Japan Rail Pass to choose.

They begin with:

Japan Rail Passes are available to anyone visiting Japan on a short-term tourist visa. They provide a fantastic discount on regular rail travel, but if you don’t have experience with Japan’s rail transport system, it’s difficult to know a) if you need one, and b) which pass you should get. To add to the confusion, the various regional companies that constitute JR (JR East, JR West, JR Central, JR Hokkaido, JR Shikoku and JR Kyushu) all have their own passes! Each is priced differently and has different conditions. 

Japan Rail (JR) Pass Online Reservation: The main JR Pass is excellent value, and if you’re traveling to more than one major city within seven days (or three/four cities within 14 days), it’s very likely you’ll be saving money if you buy this pass (it opens up the whole of Japan). You can order it online here. 

If you’re not sure that’s the ticket for you, read on as we explain the exact conditions of the main JR Pass and those of the two biggest regional companies: JR East and JR West.

To read more, go here. 

Grocery Adjusting To New Reality

Above, the "Three Mesas" by Asya. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today was uneventful (I've had enough eventful days to last me a while) as I spent the day relaxing and reading. All this while listening to a Navajo country music station (they just played Elvis's "Crying In The Chapel" and then Walter Brennan's "The Touch of the Master's Hand").

I did make a trek to Gallup to pick up some groceries. Instead of white bread, I got multigrain bread (it tastes surprisingly good). Instead of ice cream, I got strawberries and non-cholesterol angel food cake (the only deviation is some Redi-Whip). Instead of salty and sugary snacks, I bought bananas (great source of potassium for the heart). Oatmeal (a cholesterol fighter). Low fat milk. Russet potatoes.

I was going to grill some salmon tonight, but the filet wasn't completely thawed. So I went to Denny's and had some chicken. I haven't had beef since my aborted lunch (a French dip sandwich) at Bella's in Wells, Nevada nine days ago. I'll have the salmon tomorrow.

I bought a few other things. The cost of living here in Gallup is apparently lower as the total grocery bill was just under $26. A great place for retirees!

"Elvis" Screenings August 16 and 20

It appears that if I want to see the theatrical screening of Elvis (known today as the "'68 Comeback Special"), I would have to go to Albuquerque on either August 16 or 20 to do so.

Rolling Stone posted an article on the special's 50th anniversary screenings.

It begins with:

When Elvis Presley was filming the intro to his fabled “’68 Comeback Special,” the program’s director had an unusual problem. “I ended up having too many Elvises in the background,” filmmaker Steve Binder tells Rolling Stone. “I hate to fire anybody, so I decided to use them all. We were afraid the scaffold was not gonna hold the weight. We were sure we were gonna have a major lawsuit if it collapsed.” 

Today, the image of the King, flanked by dozens of Elvises and wearing black clothing and a tough look on his face, has become iconic. The special, known then simply as Elvis, relaunched his singing career and proved that, after nearly a decade of making movies, he was still one of the most thrilling performers around. Now Binder is hoping the film reaches a new audience when the special gets a theatrical release this month to mark its 50th anniversary. Fathom Events will screen the film on August 16th and 20th at various theaters around the world.

To read more, go here. 

RV Tail Swing

Above, The Beast at a shopping center in Chatsworth, California. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Have you ever noticed a motorhome in a parking lot taking up four parking spaces? While doing so, did you go ballistic over the "inconsiderate" RV driver who parked that way?

There's a reason for this that the average Joe Doaks doesn't understand. The reason is tail swing.

The Nomadic Fanatic has posted a YouTube video discussing tail swing and RV parking in parking lots. It will explain why we motorhome owners park the way we do. Personally, I try to find end parking spaces, with or without an island, to park in.

Here it is:

Casino RV Resorts

Above, The Beast at the Route 66 RV Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

RV travelers are discovering RV parks and resorts that are connected to casinos in many states. Quite a number of them are associated with Indian casinos.

Whenever I have business in Albuquerque, I stay at the Route 66 RV resort on the western edge of the city.

RV Life has an article on ten casino resorts in the U.S.

They begin with:

Many casinos are not only RV-friendly but they have their own RV resort with an extensive list of amenities. These are some of the best places to park and try your luck at the slots or table games.

To read more, go here. 

RVing With Cats

Above, Sierra during our recent trip to Roswell, New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Regular readers of this blog know that I take my cat Sierra along on RV camping trips that are over three days in duration. Otherwise, if three days or below, she is better off staying home. I leave her plenty of food and water.

But, when she does come along, she is a good companion. She's been to more states than most people.

Do It Yourself RV has an article with 14 tips on RV travel with cats.

They begin with:

RVing with cats may not seem like the most natural thing to do. For many people just bringing their cats in the car to the vet is a stressful undertaking. 

When we first moved into our 37 foot Class A RV fulltime, we had four cats that were coming along with us and we had no idea how it was going to work. 

Now we’ve been on the road for four years and we’ve had four cats in our big Class A, now down to two cats in our 21-foot Class C, and we’ve learned some things along the way. 

Read below for our top tips on RVing with cats that will make your life and your cat’s more enjoyable.

To read more, go here. 

What Kind of RV Fits Your Lifestyle?

Above, RVs at the Ely, Nevada KOA Kampground. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Thinking about buying a RV but don't know what kind will fit your lifestyle the best?

If so, you're in luck!

RV Life reviews the different kinds of RVs that people should compare and consider in a new article.

They begin with:

Are you considering buying an RV? Maybe you’re new to RV travel, or maybe the vehicle you had before just didn’t work for your lifestyle. Either way, learning more about the different types of RVs that are on the market can give a sense of which one is right for you.

To read more, go here. 

Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial

Above, this year's program cover. 

The 97th Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial started yesterday.

Most of the events are at Red Rock Park.

What is the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial?

According to the Navajo People website:

The Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial is the longest-running, continuous event In the State of New Mexico. Home to the oldest Native American Art Show in the country. Parades, Dances, Art Demonstrations, Native Foods, Rodeos, Pow-Wow, Song & Dance, Night Dance Performances, Pageants, Vendors. Founded on April 15, 1921.

I was looking forward to this event, but I am still a bit below par from my heart attack of last week. I will try to attend some events next week (the Ceremonial runs through August 12). Hopefully, I will feel better and stronger by then. It is probably best that I err on the side of caution for a bit.

The official website is here.

"Catty Kamala" Harris

Above, Sen. "Catty" Kamala Harris.

California Senator Kamala Harris is a known left-wing wacko who "slept her way to the top" (she had an affair with married ex-San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown). 

She's also a catty woman who tried to get some deputy district attorneys fired over a training convention she attended.

According to one of the targets of "Catty Kamala":

We were putting on a training convention for a closed session of Department of Mental Health and the groups above that, with a very informal agenda and lots of questions by the attendees.   

It was a relatively light-hearted situation and when a smiling older man with white hair and good command presence showed up very late and was looking in to see if we were the right group he was supposed to be with, I looked up and asked with a big grin, "The hooker convention?"  He burst into laughter and said yes, that would be it.   

Everyone else in the room laughed, except for one person - Kamala Harris, who was then D.A. [of San Francisco].   

She also didn't like my partner's comments on the realities of mental health either, and complained of both of us to our office. 

We were backed up by people WAY above Kamala's pay grade at that time. The man I had made that [hooker's convention] comment to was the head judge of L.A. Superior Courts and he found us delightful, as did everyone else there, and Kamala was up against a stone wall trying to get us in huge trouble for that training.  I had figured pretty much correctly who the man was, and knew he would know it was anything but a hooker convention.  He was a great sport and the other people kept us two hours longer than we were supposed to be there, asking questions and invited us to help change the California laws.  I recall Kamala flying out of there in a snit.   

Everyone else took it in the spirit intended.  She was such a catty bitch about how she went on the attack, that she made a lot of people very unhappy with her over that incident.

Now she wants to run for president in 2020. Jeez! 

NY Blacklisting Campaign Causing NRA Financial Trouble

The National Rifle Association has filed an interesting legal filing in connection to a lawsuit in New York.

Rolling Stone reported:

The National Rifle Association warns that it is in grave financial jeopardy, according to a recent court filing obtained by Rolling Stone, and that it could soon “be unable to exist… or pursue its advocacy mission.” (Read the NRA’s legal complaint at the bottom of this story.) 

The reason, according to the NRA filing, is not its deep entanglement with alleged Russian agents like Maria Butina. Instead, the gun group has been suing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state’s financial regulators since May, claiming the NRA has been subject to a state-led “blacklisting campaign” that has inflicted “tens of millions of dollars in damages.” 

In the new document — an amended complaint filed in U.S. District Court in late July — the NRA says it cannot access financial services essential to its operations and is facing “irrecoverable loss and irreparable harm.” 

Specifically, the NRA warns that it has lost insurance coverage — endangering day-to-day operations. “Insurance coverage is necessary for the NRA to continue its existence,” the complaint reads. Without general liability coverage, it adds, the “NRA cannot maintain its physical premises, convene off-site meetings and events, operate educational programs … or hold rallies, conventions and assemblies.”

To read more, go here. 

Thank God I Wasn't Stricken In Commiefornia!

It's a darn good thing I wasn't stricken with a heart attack in Santa Barbara, California!

That city recently passed an ordinance criminalizing plastic straws.

California is unfortunately loaded with wacko liberal Democrat politicians and with feces, hypodermic needles, homeless people and trash rampant in San Francisco and other places, they concentrate on the evil plastic straw. Lunatics!

Above, St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center is in Twin Falls, Idaho, not in Santa Barbara.

Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

As a public service of this blog (well, generally everything is a "public service" here), here's some warning signs that you or someone you're with is having a heart attack. It is from the American Heart Association.

Catch the signs early

Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. But most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience:

• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes – or it may go away and then return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
• Shortness of breath. This can occur with or without chest discomfort.
• Other signs. Other possible signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Download our heart attack warning signs infographic (PDF).

News From JAPANiCAN

Above, the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Due to a technical glitch, the latest from JAPANiCAN cannot be correctly displayed.

The latest are deals on daytrips from Tokyo to such places as Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko and others.

To view their offerings, go here.

Tokyo DisneySea: What To See and Do

Above, Mediterranean Harbour at Tokyo DisneySea. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Almost three years ago (was it really that long ago?), we visited Tokyo DisneySea.

Unfortunately, since we went there on a Saturday, it seemed like half of Tokyo's population was there and we were unable to go on any rides. But, it was a fun excursion anyway.

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has an article with plenty of pictures of Tokyo DisneySea.

It begins with:

There’s no escaping the fact that Tokyo boasts not one, but two Disney themeparks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Leaving it off your itinerary if travelling with kids in Japan is sacrilege to some. Having visited Disneyland in Anaheim, we were keen to provide the kids with a Japanese spin on the amazing theme park. We found it to be just as quirky as we had imagined. 

Tokyo DisneySea is touted to be a park most suited to those eight years and up. There are less rides than its Tokyo Disneyland counterpart and it has a more distinct mature flavour. It is the only one of its kind in the world and can easily be covered in a day. If you’re kids are still obsessed with Disney Princesses, head next door. If you’re after a unique experience, this is the park for you as there is nothing quite like it anywhere else.

To read more, go here.

One Week Post-Op

Above, a few hours after the procedure on July 27. Photo by Mitch Geriminsky.

John Bernard Books: You told me I was strong as an ox!
Dr. E.W. Hostetler: Well, even an ox dies.

Today marks one week since the stents were put into one of my coronary arteries. So far, all's good and I have a follow-up check-up next week with a cardiologist.

Most of the guides say that one has to return to full activities gradually. This is basically what I am doing now. I am doing as very little as I can, although I am (admittedly) chafing at the bit wanting to do more.

Found A Cardiologist

Above, yours truly 24 hours after the procedure.

Thanks to Bo, one of my neighbors who is also a cardiac patient (three heart attacks), I have an appointment next week with a cardiologist in Gallup.

Bo is one of their patients and they have their main office in Albuquerque.

I am feeling fine, except for some hesitancy or trepidation. According to the papers given to me by St. Luke's upon my discharge from the hospital, I should be taking it easy for several days following the procedure.

Sam's Town KOA Review Posted

Above, Sam's Town KOA Kampground. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Due to a rude and uncooperative manager at the Riviera RV Resort in Las Vegas (she looked and acted like Beulah Balbricker from the Porky's movies of the 1980s), we stayed at the Sam's Town KOA Kampground instead. (I posted an updated review of Riviera RV Park. To view it, go here.)

RV Parks Reviews has posted my review of the Sam's Town KOA.

In a nutshell:

After leaving another RV park due to a rude manager, I called the KOA and found there were plenty of spaces available. We arrived and found friendly and helpful staffers. Registration was a breeze and we were given a level site near a restroom and dog walk. The park was within easy walking distance to the Sam's Town Hotel and Casino. We would stay here again. We camped at Las Vegas KOA at Sam's Town in a Motorhome.

There's an Original Tommy's hamburger restaurant across the street, an added plus!

To read the full review, go here.

Exactly What Happened

Above, the day before the heart attack. From left, Mitch Geriminsky, Bill Wilson and myself.

Diane, my "honorary sister", asked me how the heart attack happened in an email last night. She's a deputy district attorney.

She emailed:

What exactly happened anyway?  You felt it suddenly come on, or you just went down without warning?   We have that happen at court not infrequently, and if another heart patient is there, they put their nitro under the person's tongue to save them until the ambulance gets there.  Many times, the person has no idea they have heart problems, and that is their first clue.

That's what happened to me. I had no history of heart problems before this.

I replied:

Well, three of us sat down at a booth for a late breakfast/early lunch. Mitch was opposite of Robert and myself. I was on the inside. We ordered and the food was delivered. I felt a tightening of my chest, mixed with a feeling like heartburn. I excused myself from the table as I felt being confined and I thought I would try to walk it off. I did but it didn't help. The pain got worse (felt like and elephant sitting on my chest). I started feeling dizzy. I sat down and put my head between my knees so I don't pass out. I signaled to Mitch to call an ambulance. He already knew what was happening as he has seen others have heart attacks and called an ambulance. I was taken to a back room and the ambulance EMTs started working on me. They cut off my prized Mustang Hawaiian shirt, which pissed me off. They told Mitch that I could be taken to a hospital in Elko or to a much better one by helicopter to Twin Falls, Idaho. He opted for Twin Falls.  

I didn't feel better until I was in the helicopter and given a second nitro. As soon as we landed at the hospital, I was immediately taken to the operating room and the stent procedure was started. 

Mitch earlier went to the restroom at the restaurant and when he came out, he took a photo of Robert and me at the booth. This was only minutes away from the heart attack. There was no indication in the photo that trouble was about to begin. 

It is strange that since this happened, others I have talked to (one was a fellow Clamper at Twin Arrows Casino in Arizona and the other is the post office clerk down at the local Flying J) had mentioned feeling chest discomfort in the past. I told both to get checked, just in case.

Chances are, the pains were probably nothing, but they also could be something that may strike big time like mine did. The peace of mind from getting checked is worth the doctor's bill alone. Don't ignore those pains!

I was lucky to be where I was when the attack happened and with people who knew what to do.

"Three Mesas" Framed and At Home

Above, the "Three Mesas" on the wall. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This morning I headed into Gallup to pick up the "Three Mesas" painting at Frame 'N Art.

Above, the painting at Frame 'N Art. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

They did an excellent job with the frame (they actually did a better job than the frame shop did on my portrait). I am glad Asya and I chose the thicker frame for it.

Above, to make room for the "Three Mesas" over the sofa, I moved the portrait. Photo by Amand Vaquer.

I had decided to move the portrait painting to make room for the "Three Mesas" above the sofa. I like the portrait's new location. I also like how the "Three Mesas" painting looks over the sofa. I may lower it a little. I have it a bit higher so Sierra doesn't get any bright ideas about clawing it.

Above, the details. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Wells, Nevada Photos

Thanks to the heart attack that hit me last Friday in Wells, Nevada, I did not see much of anything of the Wells Fun Run car show.

Prior to going to Belle's Restaurant and Espresso, I did take some photos of Mountain Shadows RV Park in Wells along with two bordellos. It seems strange in this day and age that in some counties in Nevada still have legalized prostitution. I suppose it's safer than picking up some crack whore in Los Angeles or in some other city. At least it is regulated in Nevada and the girls have to be regularly tested.

Here's some photos I took on Friday, before the heart attack:

Above, the front of Mountain Shadows RV Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the office of Mountain Shadows RV Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Wellington "Bill" Wilson attaching a shade to his awning. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, a couple of car show cars. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Mitch and Mandy. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Donna's Ranch. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, a sign at Donna's Ranch I can't disagree with. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Bella's Ranch. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the businesses' road signs. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Made It Back Home...Alive!

Above, on the grounds of the Painted Desert Indian Center. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After a harrowing week (or at least the past four days), I made it home to Jamestown, New Mexico this afternoon.

The last six miles were slow going on Interstate 40 as a big rig rear-ended a semi's trailer that drove the trailer's corner into the cab of the truck. If the driver didn't jump out of the way, he would be a goner. I saw no blood, so I am assuming he made it out.

I took it easy during the drive home. I used the cruise control of The Beast and stopped for breaks roughly every two hours. The last one was at the Painted Desert Indian Center near Holbrook, Arizona.

There must've been a lot of rain while I was gone. The yard is covered in green. But I am not going to do anything about the weeds for a while.

For the next few days, I am going to take it easy.