STILL ON THE ROAD from Dallas to Big Spring
Lots of interesting signs. All sorts, something for all.
Take note: This is the Brazos River!
It flows through the Possum Kingdom Lake and empties into the Gulf.
It's very important. Why? Because, I missed the Mississippi River;
I didn't get a sign or a picture, and I missed the Colorado River too.
And I missed the Rio Grande because it was not very grand at all!
So, THIS is what you get. Be satisfied!!!
Well, I've mentioned rest stops and the convenience of always having our own restroom.
Now it's time to tell you about the pit stops. Anyplace you are out west, it's easy to stop.
Service roads, empty lots, my life on the road is one big restroom! :)
Michael is very patient about stopping. He knows if I'm happy, he's happy!
I agree. Keep me happy! He is such a good sport!
Out west, there are service roads everywhere. Sometimes when we pull off the road,
there is already a semi-trailer parked along the side. You can see this service road on the GPS.
PIT STOPS can be challenging.While it's easier to pull over onto service roads out west than it is to pull off at exits and find a place tho stop, it has it's more difficult in some ways. The ground is often not level, so just getting into the trailer is great fun; it helps to be a mountain goat...which I am NOT--- and then there is the WIND! It can be very difficult to open the door against the wind, and even worse to have the wind rip the door out of your hand!We have attempted this in 95 mph winds---and, believe me, that is extreme. When we were newbies, we had quite an experience going over the mountains to San Diego in high winds and the road was closed for 24 hours. We were stuck at at mountaintop casino from 3 pm one day till 3pm the next day, with the wind howling and the RV swaying from side to side. It was not pleasant at all!
Well, we leave you for now, with stories of pitstops and possums.
Will continue with Day 8, part 5, next.
You BOTH do so much to keep each other happy! And by the way, the Brazos River is a big deal, too - I'm sure I've heard of it in old country songs!!! :)
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