Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Helping a friend...




Our Location: Saddle Mountain BLM, Tonopah, AZ
 
 
A couple of days since my last post, I believe it was the day we moved, which was Monday. A lot has happened since then, not exactly for us but for our friend Doug. He has taken possession of a new to him Class A Safari Motorhome. A monster at just under 42' long. A big change from his Miss Adventure Class C at about 30'.  You can read all about his adventure at Miss Adventure Travels.
 
 
 First we had to go to Blythe, CA.
 
 
Yesterday morning Doug and I headed for Quartzsite, leaving Riley and Yuma to hold down the fort.  We left around 9:30 am and hustled along just making it to RV Lifestyles at his appointed time of 11 am. Long story short, it was a bit of a confused state for various reasons but it was around the 5 pm mark by the time we were leaving the place. 
 
 
 
 We went here to use the Notary  for some paperwork.
 
 
A long day with no time for lunch or even more than a few minutes break from the stress of this big event. We made a trip to Blythe, CA with Stuart  to a notary for some paperwork, back to Q for a short break while they fixed the power cable and checked on a number of things. A walk thru with Suzie but in all honesty, we didn't take notes as she really didn't have much information to give Doug that he didn't already know. An interesting waste of money, I guess.  One of the mechanics (tech guy I guess I should call him) John, was the most helpful to us. He managed to figure out how to do a few things and was knowledgeable about a number of things. 
 

Look at all the arms on this Saguaro.
 
 
Doug was stressed and excited, tired and hungry on top of that as the day was dragging on. We were both at the point of just wanting to get out of the place and go home as we knew they weren't going to be able to assist us any further.
 
 
 It's a resident in the yard at RV Lifestyles.
 
 
Doug moved the White Lion before we hooked up the jeep, it wasn't long until we were motoring along. A very nice ride, high up, big windows, a very nice view. The White Lion is a beautiful rig with a lot of wonderful features and I'm sure Doug will enjoy it a great deal once he gets used to it. It's a big change from his little Miss Adventure. 
 
 
 Doug is aware that is a White Tiger but since he is a Leo, he likes the White Lion and since it's his rig, White Lion it is.
 
 
We managed to find our way in the dark, as the headlights weren't very bright, it was like driving with candles in front of us. Only a couple of ripples and one bit of excitement as we took a corner VERY, VERY WIDE, but Doug managed to keep it on the pavement. 
 
 
 Just a bit under 42' in length. She's a big 'un.
 
 
We were both tired climbed in the Dogsled with Riley before we headed to Tonopah for some food. Doug generously picked up the tab. The food wasn't great but it was filling, and hot, our server was a charmer. 
 
 
 Doug went back to get the jeep so we could get hooked up and out of there.
 
 
This morning after a chat with Doug about plans for today ( we will be helping him with the transition from rig to rig)  and it was decided that he would venture out on his own with the White Lion to give it a bit more of a test run as well as get himself more used it. Riley and I headed off to Buckeye with a few errands we needed to accomplish. 
 

 Doug hooking up the jeep for the first time to the White Lion.
 
 
Desert Laundry on Monroe isn't as clean as it was in the past but we still managed to get all of our laundry caught up, managed to dispose of our trash, get some water and some groceries. We even managed to spot the White Lion with Yuma in the driver's seat at Walmart but failed to find Doug. 
 
 
This was the only sunset photo I managed yesterday as we were heading back to Tonopah. If you look closely you can see my reflection. All photos were taken with my phone.
 
 
From Walmart it was home and time to put away the groceries and laundry.  Have some food and just kind of relax. Doug and I did a short run to check out another location but definitely knew it wouldn't work and after chatting with a fella that had gotten his 38' Class A stuck it was a definite 'no go'.
 
So far the flies aren't too bad but I think they will be increasing in number as the heat returns. We are planning on finding a different location if that happens. We shall see how it goes.  A quick trip tonight and we found a spot that we think Doug will like better, flat, easy road access and big enough for both of his rigs and the jeep. A spot for us too but we will wait to check on the flies.
 
So that's it, my quick catch up. I hope you enjoyed your day, thanks for stopping by. 
 
Until next time... take care, be safe, 
 
Deb
 
 

16 comments:

  1. That was very nice that you were able to help Doug out. He'll have a learning curve due to the change of Wheel Base but the main thing when Negotiating tight turns is to slow down and take your time. It's the same with a larger trailer.
    Great pictures documenting the day.
    Be Safe and Enjoy the area without the flies.

    It's about time.

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    1. Thanks Rick. We are just doing what friends do for each other. I'm not convinced it was anything more than being tired, poor lighting and not knowing the road. It was a very long day and the stress/excitement/anxiety was very high. I have no doubt the White Lion will get a ding or two because that's the way it is but he'll do fine once he settles down and has a few miles under his belt.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  2. I can't tell you how nice it is of you and Riley to help Doug out. High five!!!

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    1. Thanks Nancy. We're just doing what friends do. We can all use a little help from time to time and it's nice to have someone to rely on for support as well. Not that I could do much except listen and offer some calming words, often times as you know just having someone standing beside you is enough.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  3. Awww Deb it was so sweet of you to help Doug out and Riley too! We know from reading Doug's blog how GREATLY appreciated it was and still is! Nice of you too help with the move from one to another! After just emptying our little 19 footer, I can imagine how that will be with his 30 footer, (unless like a guy he doesn't have much haha). I feel like that if they're charging him for the "walk thru" they better know what they're talking about or don't charge! You are an awesome friend! Have fun today!

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    1. Thanks Shirley. Doug's always been a wonderful fella with us and we were just doing what friends do for each other. Sometimes a calming voice or words go a long way in those extremely stressful situations. We are just happy we could help him.
      Doug says he doesn't have a lot of stuff to move but we'll see when we start doing it. Although I'm glad it's not from a monster to another monster. Haha.
      I think the walk through was truly a waste of time. If we could have spent the time with John the mechanic guy it would have been a much better use of Doug's money. My opinion only.

      Enjoy your own new rig!!!! I'm excited for you folks.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  4. Doug is one lucky guy to have you and Riley there to help him out. Especially with the moving from one rig to the the other. Having read his blog about the pick up and walk thru, if you can call it that, I know how much he appreciated you being there and to have Riley taking care of Yuma while you two had that "fun".
    Really like your sunset picture in the rear view mirror and considering how many times we have been at RV Lifestyles the past couple of months I cannot believe I never noticed that Saguaro. Stay safe.

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    1. Thanks Deb. You know we're just doing what friends do and we are both happy to help in what little ways we can. A calming voice, and few calming words are often all that is needed to help ease the stress level a bit. The sunset in the window/mirror was stunning but I thought the picture was at least a little bit representative of what we could see behind us. At that point we just wanted to see Q in the rear view!
      The saguaro is out back behind the garage to the south of the building. If you go to the back side you can see it or at least with nothing parked in front you can see. With the dumpster beside it I would imagine it will stay pretty clear of rigs.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  5. Very nice of you to assist Doug and Yuma. Before Christmas when I was at Saddle Mountain, I was down Courthouse road as far as you can go while still staying on BLM. It would almost be as far as you can get from the Chicken farm and the flies were terrible there also. They were even bad along the hydro road to the north of Salome Road. Wonder what it is, that has made it so bad this year. After all, the farm has been there for a few years now.

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    1. Thanks Peter. We are just doing what friends do for each other.
      The flies are a result of the increase in size of the local chicken growing operation according to the locals. The place more than doubled in size and since then the flies have been an issue. They are even causing issues as far away as Buckeye. It is really too bad as it is causing a great deal of hardship for the local businesses and families. When we were here last year it was really bad for about 3 days and then they just disappeared. I think it has something to do with the weather, cooler weather, less flies, warmer weather and you are swarmed.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  6. Good on you two for helping out a friend. I know he appreciated it. Keep on keeping on!!

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    1. Thanks Lorne. We are just doing what friends do.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  7. Thank you two very very much. Don't think I could have made it the day without the support. Getting too old for this. :))

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    1. Happy to help Doug. I'm certain you would have done just fine but it's always nice to have someone there to listen and look as well.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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  8. As everyone has said and I'm just slow getting to the reading, good on both of you for doing what friends do. Doug is lucky and very appreciative for your help.

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    1. Thanks Patsy. It's been a tiring few days and I'm glad we could help our friend.

      Take care, be safe,
      Deb

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