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May 6, 2023
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Day 1
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 3:43 PM
☁️ 91 °F
Altitude: 591 ft
United States Ramon Lucio Memorial Park 29.8737, -97.936129°52’25” N 97°56’10” W
Dog Sitting and Retreiving my Trailer
May 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 91 °F
Did the knee replacement surgery on April 5, 2023 so can walk again. Now to regain some strenght and get moving down the road. First Dog sitting for 6 dogs, 3 are Huskies that like to sing. They are all being very good. Plus getting alot of time to work on going up and downstairsl.Read more
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Day 5
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:11 PM
⛅ 82 °F
Altitude: 1,483 ft
United States Rocky Creek 30.248163, -98.5378730°14’53” N 98°32’16” W
Silver Dollar winery
May 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
This is my first stop on this year's adventure. This is a Harvest Host location so the trailer is parked on a hill and I am sitting under a tree with a glass of their Malbec. Nice breeze. Waiting on a pizza.Read more
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Day 6
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 3:15 PM
🌧 86 °F
Altitude: 1,598 ft
United States Rocky Hill 30.220619, -98.80284530°13’14” N 98°48’10” W
Longhorn cellars
May 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
Ok second Harvest Host. Sitting on their deck enjoying a series of their red wines. Had a nice chat with another dog owner until their dog took after a cat. All is well
Even have impressive longhorns
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Day 7
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 2:43 PM
🌧 86 °F
Altitude: 1,713 ft
United States Schneider Hill 30.252618, -98.89433930°15’9” N 98°53’40” W
Oakwood RV
May 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 86 °F
My second time to this RV park. New owners and a bit of upgrades but still reasonable prices. Here until Sunday
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Day 9
Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 5:02 PM
☁️ 77 °F
Altitude: 2,037 ft
United States Abilene State Park 32.232752, -99.88348832°13’58” N 99°53’1” W
Abilene State Park
May 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Arrived a couple of hours ago, set up and then wandered the trails. Lots of birds, lizards, wild flowers, and interesting smells per Beau's opinion
A huge pool was built by the CCC but under renovation. Really nice park and got some good practice backing into the site. Now for a glass of wine and some slow internet.

Went to bed last night with fireflies outside and lots of stars. Turned out my lights and was lucky to see the white spots on Beau.Read more
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Day 10
Monday, May 15, 2023 at 3:12 PM
☁️ 75 °F
Altitude: 3,474 ft
United States Lea Lake 33.31631, -104.32923633°18’59” N 104°19’45” W
Bottomless Lake State Park
May 15, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Just outside of Roswell, NM. Here for two days. So in mountain time zone. Not really bottomless but sink hole in the desert full of water. 78 degrees and sunny but a great breeze. Looking forward to another really dark night and a cool breeze.
So swimming area is open. Lake is a bit sulphury so should be healing. Surprisingly clear. Check it out. Beau has his own patch of grassRead more
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Day 12
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 3:43 PM
🌧 68 °F
Altitude: 4,928 ft
United States Mineral Creek 33.373123, -108.9006433°22’23” N 108°54’2” W
Cosmic Campground
May 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
This is an international dark sky location. Of course it is raining now but I am hoping for lots of stars. 64 degrees and windy, glad I packed for all seasons
Woke up during the night and the clouds had cleared. Really was beautifulRead more
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Day 13
Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 4:34 PM
☁️ 73 °F
Altitude: 4,459 ft
United States Paulden 34.913845, -112.48254734°54’50” N 112°28’57” W
Ugenda Family farm
May 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
This is a family farm that is part of the Harvest Host group. They even have set up full hook up. It is chilly and was raining so I opted for electric, I missed my electric blanket last night when it got to 58.

They sold me some eggs and Beau met chicken,pigs, goats, ducks and baby emu.Read more
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Day 14
Friday, May 19, 2023 at 3:41 PM
⛅ 91 °F
Altitude: 2,825 ft
United States Stoddard Valley 34.760364, -117.01056134°45’37” N 117°0’38” W
Slash X Ranch
May 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
Another Harvest Host

A bit eclectic. But beer and mushrooms and ac works for me.
Plus celebrating our 49th wedding anniversary.
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Day 15
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8:05 PM
🌙 77 °F
Altitude: 187 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322391, -120.43900537°19’21” N 120°26’20” W
Willow Run Drive Merced, CA
May 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
Interesting day. Last night Beau seemed to be very ill, He was hardly able to get in the trailer and barely could walk. He was refusing to eat and seemed to be hard to wake up. I spent most of the night trying to make sure he was still breathing. So left at 6am this morning to head to Kim and Nathans. Kim made an appointment with her vet and we dropped the trailer off in front of the house and went straight over. After several hours of checking him out and blood work we are pretty sure it is a bad infection. They started him on antibiotics and several hours later he is much better and has eaten more than he has in the past 3 days.

Nathan and Kim moved the trailer for me so thought that was great. It did startle me not to see the trailer where I left it but did appreciate their work.
There will be lots of kids photos coming. Dylan and Elliott have already helped set up the trailer and then visit. I am exhausted so we are putting off sleepovers for a day or so.Read more
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Day 17
Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:15 AM
☀️ 84 °F
Altitude: 184 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322395, -120.43920737°19’21” N 120°26’21” W
Another day with grandkids
May 22, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
This morning Elliott and Dylan helped me give Beau his medicine. I think it is working. I get to have Alja while Kim catches up on stuff and Nathan works from home. Awesome day
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Day 18
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 9:14 AM
☀️ 66 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322334, -120.43916737°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
Tuesday
May 23, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
FYI. Beau doing better.
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Day 20
Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 8:43 PM
🌙 66 °F
Altitude: 180 ft
United States Bob Hart Park 37.301006, -120.48350237°18’4” N 120°29’1” W
Mercado
May 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
A fun adventure in Merced. A street fair. Kim and Play Adventures sponsors kid area. Kids get to just play and lots of smiles
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Day 21
Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2:04 PM
☀️ 75 °F
Altitude: 194 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.31116, -120.45043137°18’40” N 120°27’2” W
Burbank elementary
May 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Kindergarten awards ceremony was on Friday . Elliott finished a year of math in 3 months. Apparently he liked this school. Afterwards Nathan took the boys to Reno. Kim, Alja and I are cleaning out closets and toys.Read more
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Day 26
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 12:14 PM
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322327, -120.43920337°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
Sad day
May 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Beau has been diagnosed with lymphoma.
Brought him home and will enjoy what time we get. Very rough emotionally. But he is not suffering. He is barely eating but still closeby and follows me. Likes to ride in van and a bit scared of a very noisy Alja. She likes to yell at her food
Nathan and a friend built a dog run this evening. It looks great , runs from side of house to the fence at back corner of house.Read more
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Day 29
Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 8:49 PM
🌙 77 °F
Altitude: 75 ft
United States Island Canal D 37.164154, -120.7678637°9’51” N 120°46’4” W
Merced, CA
June 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
today was Gallo's family picnic, the Jarrett's all went and I was able to stay at the house and catch up on somethings

Beau is eating better and seems to be more active. Not sure what to think about that but I am working with him to find the food that will do the best. He is not cured but I have a feeling the medicine was not really helping. So a slightly slower dog and having to make a better dog food will be a challenge but so far worth the effort.

Tomorrow Kim and Nathan are rescuing a dog that has been locked in a yard with minimal attention and no vet care. It is a German Shepard mix and I know Sky will love having a play mate. Beau is just not able to keep up. I will add photos when I can .Read more
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Day 30
Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 5:28 PM
☀️ 93 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322347, -120.4391837°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
New dog
June 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Melo joined the family today. He maybe a German shepherd chow mix. Indicators are spotted tongue, double coat, large ruff around neck. A new adventure
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Day 31
Monday, June 5, 2023 at 4:28 PM
☁️ 86 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322356, -120.43917737°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
Day two
June 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
Milo was a bit of trouble last night . Did not like crate or being alone. Sky stayed out with him but still barked at 4:30 am. Grouchy neighbor blamed Beau. But Kim got everyone back together.
All three dogs are doing well togetherRead more
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Day 34
Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11:13 AM
☀️ 75 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322353, -120.43918137°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
New tooth
June 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
So Alja decided to get a new tooth. Of course she is keeping it to herself. She is also standing unaided briefly.
Plus Beau is going ok. Eating well and even going on half mile walks. He will stay with Kim and Nathan next week while I do a bike trip up in Idaho. We are enjoying each day with him.
Milo is getting a full exam, chip and neuter today.Read more
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Day 34
Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 7:36 PM
⛅ 79 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322356, -120.43917737°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
Interesting day
June 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Change of plans
The van apparently has a problem that's going to require time. So bike trip is cancelled and more babysitting instead.
Milo, new dog, is neutered and chipped.
Alja is in constant motionRead more
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Day 38
Monday, June 12, 2023 at 1:30 PM
☀️ 79 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322321, -120.43919137°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
Much better day
June 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
A friend of Kim's who is a mechanic came over and tried to diagnose the noise in my van engine. The van has an appointment at the shop he works at next week. I now have a trusted mechanic in Merced.

Most of the weeds in the backyard are under control.

The weather is great.

We discovered that Milo chases lights just like Beau. Makes Alja just laughs.Read more
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Day 40
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:02 PM
⛅ 86 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322336, -120.43919437°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
Accomplished
June 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
So I know several of you are concerned about my knee rehab. Today was up and down from sitting on a step stool and pulling weeds out of bricks. Then a bit later it was going up and down the stairs to vacuum upstairs. Plus standing up holding a weight, Alja is 14 lbs. And constant wiggles.

I am doing well. Plus getting in and out of the trailer. Feel great, finally able to breath, not sure if it was allergies or something else.

Beau is also doing well and eating two good meals a day.Read more
Susan Walters-KlenkeGlad to hear you're paying attention to your knee
6/16/23Reply
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Day 43
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 6:31 AM
☀️ 63 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322143, -120.43905337°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
The day from you know where
June 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Some days should be remembered just to keep us humble. Yesterday was one. Kim and Naomi went to pick up ordered supplies from Lowe's. They could not get help loading and left to pick up later. Alja was very cranky. I offered to make dinner. After dinner Kim and Nathan went to Lowes. Now they wouldn't give them the materials with out the paper receipt from earlier, I was at home with kids, Alja now had a fever, dogs from next door knocked out a part of fence, was able to get Milo, new dog into house and crate, Beau inside and then neighbor dog came over . Crying baby, scared kids and past bedtime.
End of story: materials picked up, Kim and Nathan home, fence fixed, baby given medicine, boys in bed, and grandma in trailer.

Today will hopefully be better.Read more
Susan Walters-KlenkeGlad you all makes it through the day without incident
6/17/23Reply
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Day 43
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 8:38 PM
🌙 82 °F
Altitude: 190 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.322277, -120.43915937°19’20” N 120°26’21” W
Found the right medicine
June 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
Apparently Alja caught a virus from a neighbor girl. Symptoms are fever and sore throat. Motrin worked a miracle.
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Day 46
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 1:57 PM
☀️ 77 °F
Altitude: 184 ft
United States Bradley Lateral 37.311995, -120.44465137°18’43” N 120°26’41” W
Good day
June 20, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Happy baby!!! And great day to be out side
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