Sunday, May 18, 2008

18 May 2008

Hi: WE hit the road this morning early and went to Mitchell, SD to the "Corn House" there. They decorated it with corn each year. It was something to see. If it haden't been for Bob being from this area we would not have gone there. Glad we did. Got photo's.

Got back on the road and the wind was gone. Such a pleasure to drive on straight flat hi ways. Got up to 10.5 MPG out there, BUT, when we hit the Black Hills in Western South Dakota that changed. Went down to around 6.5 I think. We are now in the Crazy Horse Campground in Custer, SD. Real nice place, and close to a lot of things to see. We will stay here for 3 nights. I'm glad, as I need the rest.

Pulled in to our assigned site and put the parking brake on and hit the leveling switch and all I could hear is a seleniod clicking. No hydraulics at all. The pump would not pump, and the site I am in is not level so had to make things work. Bob got under the front where the pump is and jumped across the thing to make the pump work till I got it level and the slide outs set. Will check out the system tomorrow. Am now giving my troubles to the "Lord". (Lord Calvert) that is.

Trip is doing just fine with the exception of a few little clicks in the Motor home. But can fix them I'm sure.

Will write more tomorrow, and plan to try to include some photo's this time.

Semper Fi.

Don, Amy & Pharaoh..

1 comment:

lynda and ed said...

finally got to your site today--what a difference putting the dot after 2008 made. Barb stopped by and helped us. Sounds like you are having fun--RNR today was good. Amy, Ruth Jarrett passed away she ws 86 yrs of age. Be safe and we are enjoying your trip. Lynda