Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Febuary 24th

We spend all day yesterday getting everything loaded back in the coach.  That included the CAR (RZR), along with all of our trade show stuff.  But before we could start on that project we need to finish the 30 Day Copper Canyon trip paper work.  By 9:15 AM it was on its way back to the office.  Got that done along with the budget e-mailed to the office also.  Now back to getting everything packed into the trailer and truck.
The first trip to the storage unit was for all of our personal stuff and a couple of boxes for trade shows.  I can't believe all of this stuff came out of the bunk area, we are having problems getting it back in there.  After moving things around a couple of times it all fit. 
Then it was time for Turbo to head for Pet Smart for his nail's being trimmed and bath and the rest that goes with it. While he was having that done we headed for Costco and Wal-Mart for a few things we needed for the next week. After we left Wal-Mart it was time to pick up Turbo and head back and get the truck loaded with what was left in the storage unit.
OK, truck is loaded trailer is ready to be moved, now all that is left is fill the fresh water tank and dump black water.  By 9:15 AM we were pulling the trailer out so we could load the CAR and had for the Phoenix International Raceway for the Good Sam Rally.  We know more than pulled onto I-10 and about 4 miles towards Phoenix it was closed because of a wreck and death.  So here we were heading down back roads.  For a drive that should of been an hour it took us just about two hours to get their. 
We got the trailer set up and went and looked at our booth, ate lunch and head back with all the banners and things that we need to set up the booth.  Their was suppose to be another couple helping us, but the last minute he had some medical issues.  So now we are short a 6 foot table, off to Costco to get another one. 
So we had been using the CAR to go back an forth from the coach and the tent (it is about 1 mile from where we are parked).  I got stopped by security and told that I could not drive my CAR any more per the raceways policy.  So it is parked for now anyway. Wait and see what happens tomorrow.
Speaking of tomorrow We have our first Seminar tomorrow at 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on Traveling to Alaska my favorite.  The Vendor area does not open tell Thursday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  I think we are ready, if not we will put on a good face and flow with what ever happens.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Feburary 22, 2015 Back in the USA

On the 20th of February we crossed the border and with 11 guest rigs behind us we were all back in the USA.  Now some people would say SAFE back in the USA, but after hearing the news that night, I didn't know if we were any safer here or in Mexico.  We had a real good time and did not have any problems with the Mexicans, as a matter of fact they were very helpful when we needed it.  We stayed at the Desert Casino just north of Green Valley that night.
Their was eight out of the 12 rigs there that night.  By the time we arrived their all Cyndy and I wanted to do was go over and get something to eat.  The food was OK, but the company was the best.  We had great guest on this trip and we all had a good time and said our good-byes again.
We got up the next morning the 21st and headed back to Apache Junction to pick up the RZR and supplies we have in storage.  The first thing I did when we arrived at Countryside RV Park was change filters, flush water system, defrosting refrigerator, and then headed to store for groceries  to re fill the refrigerator.  The most important thing we got was milk and eggs. We had both tried the Mexican milk and eggs, the milk had a different taste and the eggs spread all over the pan.  They do not refrigerate there eggs, and I don't know why.
Today I got up early to get the truck detailed and waxed, was home about 10:30 AM.  Cyndy & I had to do some other running around then home to finish up all the paper work from the trip.  Also I wanted to watch the race today.  We got all the paper work done, so tomorrow we take it to the post office and mail it back to the office.  I think some times we have more paperwork that just keeps coming out of no where. 
I think now I will just sit back and watch who is getting what on the Oscars and relax a little.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Day 29 of the 30 Day Copper Canyon Top & Bottom

Well today is some of the pictures that we took of this trip enjoy.
This rig has been all over the world, they are just getting back from South America, and then will be heading back home to England. They have spend over two years traveling all over North & South America.
This is the main road coming into Los Glorus.
We were camped right on the beach here in Los Glorus.  Sunset was great.


Los Glorus is known for its shrimp fishing.  These are a few of the boats.

After the guest being in the Copper Canyon for 9 days they really liked the rest they got here before heading to Mazatlan.
There were a lot of Widgets flying around here in Los Glorus, at least that is what I think they are called.
Our first day in Mazatlan we went here for a great breakfast on the beach over look.

This is the view we had from breakfast.
We got to see a cliff diver.


He landed it right on the money, speaking of money the next time we seen him he was asking for tips.
We seen a lot of chruchs and they all were beautiful.
Yep, that is gold and the only one that sits in this chair in the Cardinal.

We watched this gentleman make these hand made tiles.  They make great hot pads.


This is some of the hand carvings that are all over the place down here but these just caught my eye.

This is our group out on a boat ride yesterday of the bay in San Carlos.




Cyndy even skippered the boat.


If you look real close you can see the Indian head.
On the right side you can see a crocodile head.
  

90 percent of these homes are owned my Americans & Canada's, they go for just about $1,000,000.00 and up.
These two are our Honorary Tailgunner for the trip back north, we gave them a certificate and the rest of the guest gave them a gift also.
Tomorrow we head for the border and say our final good-byes.  We will really miss this group.  They have all been great.
See you all back in the USA.




Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Day 26 30 Day Copper Canyon Top & Bottom

Just a fast update on what has been going on the last few days. I will try and get a few pictures done tomorrow but just want to let everyone know that we are doing great.  We have had a lot going on here in Mexico and it has all been great.  The people here go out of their way to help or find someone that can speak English to help us.  I can not say enough about how helpful these people have been.
Right now we are in San Carlos, about 250 miles from the USA boarder.  We are planning a few things the next couple of days here then we head to the border on Friday.  This park has good Wi-Fi so hopefully the next couple of day I will be able to get a few picture of our trip posted.  Cyndy & I are Wagonmastering this trip back out and having a great time.  More later when I have a few minutes of free time.

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Day 7 & 8 30 Day Copper Caynon Top and Bottom

We have been is Los Mochis now for 9 days pet sitting and checking the rigs everyday to make sure they have power and refrigerator. is working OK.  I take care of the 2 dogs, Cyndy takes care of the cat and we both take care of Turbo.  Cookie is one of the dogs and she can be a hand full, I walk her with Turbo all the time and they get along pretty good.  We bring her to the rig and let the both of them play every day untell about dinner time then she is back home to eat.  Luke is a 14 year old Australian Sheep dog and really friendly.  He like to be outside a lot so after their morning feeding about ten of eleven I bring him over to the rig and he has a pin to just lay around and enjoy the outdoors.   Me I just pull up a chair and a good book and we are both happy.  Haven’t had any problems yet but still have one more day before the entire guest get back.
Yesterday evening we get a call and a text from out team up in the Canyon, they are sending three people back down on the train tomorrow can you pick them up.  They seem to be having breathing problems up in the Canyon; elevation is just about 8,000 feet.  We didn’t see a problem, wait a minute where is the train station?  So Cyndy and I thought hay, we will go to the travel agency and find out where we need to go and pick these three people up in the morning. 
Now it is this morning I am doing my regular check of the rigs and I get a phone call from the team again.  This time they said it will be 5 people and that one of the guest said we could us their car to come and pick up everyone and we were planning on using our truck also.  So good we have the vehicles that we need to pick these people up but still don’t know where we are going.  So off to where we had booked the train and everything for the Canyon.  Cyndy goes in to get information while I sit in the truck in a no parking zone. So if the police come by I can move, lucky for us the bellhop of the hotel backed me up a little bit and said you can stay here in perfect English (we were here yesterday doing other business so he knew us). 
 When Cyndy came out she had a smile from ear to ear, so that must mean she got all the information we need to pick up the guest.  Yep she did and one better, we don’t have to drive and pick up the guest.  They are sending a bus to pick us up at 5:00 PM and take us up so that we can find the guest and bring them back.  Yah, we don’t have to drive a 100 miles round trip in the dark. 
Other than just sitting around and eating bon-bons we have been keeping ourselves out of trouble for a little bit any way.  One more thing I wish the rosters down here would use the same clock we do, they start crowing before the sun is even up!!!!!
PS: The guest that are sick, are not bad just the elevation isthe problem!!!