While I�m gett�n the Ol School ready to roll, I�m run�n the overhead A/C�s off Genny (the generator) to cool our way to Stockton. Just about the time of departure, Genny gives up the ghost. I suspect it�s the same problem I just paid $600 to repair, but that�s a chapter not included here.
Keep in mind it�s like more than a hundred and sumthin�, and we�ve got no A/C , but we gotta go anyway - right? So we do, and the perdy one comes up with an idea! We stop at Home Depot and buy a mister system. We had an outside water connection, and it should work, yeah?
So we get to the track around 2:00PM. It�s hotter than, well, at least hot, and we park with a dozen other MH�s there. I must mention there were some MH�s in the area. Anyway, we grab a spot and get setup; hang the mister system off the awning, and life is again wonderful!
TIP #1 - Consider a mister system for your rig folks. They�re low pressure, and don�t� use much water or 12VDC power. They work great and instead of having to sit in your coach for A/C, you can enjoy the great outdoors in comfort, regardless of the heat�. I would not have had this better experience if it wasn�t for Genny. I love her and I will pay even more to get her back.
TIP # 2 - (I just love tipp�n) � Those of us that travel frequently need a place to spend a night on the road, and it sure is nice when you can find a boondock�n spot for no $$. We know these RV park folks don�t offer the quicky. It�s $25 or more, when all we want is to pull in late and leave early. We just want to eat, sleep, and hit it tomorrow. Ain�t worth more than five-dollars any ol way.
Now, you can add one more place to your boondock�n ideas. On any given Saturday night in almost every small town in America, there�s a stock car racetrack with rac�n go�n on.. Almost all of these tracks will let you spend the night there without any charge. So you�re not a race fan? Get over it, and know these tracks are a place you could stay free, and you wouldn�t have to buy a ticket to the races anyway. Besides, you�ll most likely find it very entertain�n.
Here�s a picture of Burney Lamar of West Sacramento California. We�ve been following Burney�s career for six years, and ironically, we happened to park next to his sponsor�s camp. They had a smoker and BBQ going for about 30 employees. We didn�t know who their driver was when we first arrived, but later we did when they started breaking out T-shirts and hats with Burney�s name on them. Patty meandered over to the party and explained how we are long time fans, and how we come to this race just to watch him run. So she asked if we could buy some shirts, and they said no, but gave us each a shirt and hat, and invited us to their cookout. Burney was to - and did show up later and autographed all the merchandise. Very cool. (no pun)
Hope everyone�s travels have been as good!!!!!
