Sunday, January 28, 2007

Good traveling

We (both Rigs) had good roads and weather across TX, NM and AZ. Staying Sunday night and Monday night at Coolidge, AZ. Visiting with C's cousin and of course going out to eat plus a little sightseeing. Temp was about 70 when we got to Coolidge today. That was quite a change from 30 when we left Van Horn TX in the morning. We are to be at Jamul CA by Friday. I think it's about 400 miles from Coolidge. We will look for some interesting spots to stop along the way so we don't get to CA too soon. Going out for breakfast tomorrow morning to meet some other SOWERS from Washington. They are just passing through Coolidge too on their way to their next project.

Thanks for the comments, nlsower

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Finished up the project two hours early!!!!!!


The neighbors Russian hog.



Our Group leader cutting wood.



Our Group leader ironing curtains.


The ladies preparing a bulk mailing.


Fellow SOWERS, Jim and Judy from FL.

Break time and R's birthday cake.

They should be working but coffee time was more important.

B replacing a ceiling fan. Didn't get a picture of him vacuuming, fixing door locks or changing the valve in the toilet.
Beautiful day, 60 degrees and sunshine. We got the vehicles washed. Out for dinner tonight. Jim and Judy are off to their next project at 10 am Friday.
We are still planning to be on the road by 9 am Saturday morning.
Thanks for the comments. Great to hear from you. nlsower

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

This is Texas








The truck picture is of the TX ice storm. The bathroom picture is of one of the cleaning projects. The other picture is of our newest SOWER (Benny). Notice his SOWER patch on his vest. We will be moving on this Saturday. Heading for CA. This is a very worthwhile project. RV & B.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Star Ranch, Ingram, TX
















This is the building that we ( they) are working on; Cleaning, patching walls, fixing whatever, and painting.

Jim from FL painting door; R paint too; cleaning staging area; finished room, There are four rooms plus office, laundry, central lounge. This is just one building on this campus. nlsower

Sunday, January 21, 2007

100 miles to go!!!!!!!

Hi, 100 miles to go sounds like a good song title. Don't have time to write songs or the talent. We saw 54 deg. yesterday but cloudy and rainy. We should make it to Star Ranch by noon today. I will post pictures as soon as I find some batteries for the camera. I bought some along the way but they were dead--past use date. I didn't buy anymore since I have several rechargable ones in the camper.

Should be in the 5o's today and even some sunshine. It will take us all afternoon just to sort out everything that was just thrown into the camper. We are looking forward to getting settled in one spot. C is looking forward to getting out her quilting. She has been doing a hand pieced one as we have been traveling.

nlsower

Friday, January 19, 2007

Chaulked up more miles

Good roads today through Nashville, Memphis and Little Rock. Looks like about another 600 miles to Star Ranch west of San Antonio. Prediction is for wintery mix Sat. afternoon, so we will head south before we get to Dallas. Truck is running fine, hills in KY didn't cause any real problems. We set the cruise on 60 mph and roll along. I don't think we will make it to Star Ranch tomorrow but early Sunday.

One little side line; the temporary license plate from OH is cardboard. At least the VIN plate is metal and permanently attached. nlsower

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Finally heading south

WOW! It feels great to be on the road. Today was a cloudy day but the roads were dry.

We went through Columbus, Cincinnati and Louisville. Will head down I65 toward Nashville tomorrow. Sounds like more rain along the Gulf but no snow or ice until west of San Antonio.

Plan to get an early start tomorrow. nlsower