RTR - Rubber Tramp Rendezvous 2016

I'm a slacker. I admit it. I hardly took a picture and didn't take a single note at the RTR this year. I did, however, have a blast.

Thank you, one and all, for writing these blog posts so I didn't have to.

Becky, Interstellar orchard

http://www.interstellarorchard.com/2016/01/12/quartzsite-and-the-rubber-tramp-rendezvous/

Brent, Brent Travels

http://macaloney.blogspot.com/2016/01/life-at-rtr.html

 

Blaize Sun

http://www.rubbertrampartist.com/2016/01/23/report-on-the-2016-rubber-tramp-rendezvous/

Tony and Karen - Rolling in A RV - Wheelchair Traveling

http://rollinginarv-wheelchairtraveling.blogspot.com/2016/01/scenes-from-2016-rtr.html

 

Bob, Cheap RV Living

http://www.cheaprvliving.com/blog/report-from-rubber-tramp-rendezvous-2016/

Enigmatic Nomadics

http://enigmaticnomadics.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-rtr-is-in-full-effect.html

TBIVangirl

http://www.debradickinson.com/2016/01/20160119-my-first-rtr.html

Rolling Steel Tent (there are a few posts related to the RTR)

http://rollingsteeltent.blogspot.com/2014/01/nice-to-meet-you-which-rig-is-yours.html

Adventures with Dog

http://www.adventureswithdog.com/2016/01/rtr-2016/

My Trails

http://dalelafferty.com/?p=1612

Fulltime RV Living

http://www.ponderingpops.com/what-i-read/full-time-rv-living

 

 

 

'Til the next time, Dave! Happy trails!

 

 

A Love Story: Truth or Consequences (New Mexico, pt. 2 )

I LOVED Truth or Consequences! Enough so, that I will consider it as a possibility for my home-base, when I am ready to make that decision.

We stayed at the Artesian Bath House and RV Park. The park and facilities are older, but very clean and the owner, Bill, is awesome! He will go out of his way to make sure his guests are happy and comfortable. The rates are beyond reasonable.

·$100.00 per month plus electric

·$65.00 weekly plus electric

·$20.00 Nightly full hookup

·$15.00 Nightly electric only

·$10.00 Nightly dry camp

 

The park is situated close enough to the downtown area that you can walk, everywhere: to the grocery store, the post office, the galleries, restaurants and museums.

It's also only a block from the Rio Grande. At the water front park there are hiking trails, fishing and the unofficial dog park.The Rio Grande was much grander at this point.


To top off a wonderful week, my friends Alan, Joann and Snickers joined me for a few days.

They took me out sight-seeing (next post), fed me, allowed me to watch TV in their big, comfortable 5th wheel and spoiled Stumpy rotten. Best of all were the multiple daily dog walks along the river.

Just when I thought the whole Tor C experience couldn't get any better we met up with local resident and my RTR buddy, Bri and his lovely wife Kit, who I had been dying to meet for years. They were kind enough to give us a tour of their lovely residence and their many wheels.

Joann, Alan, Bri and I then went to Maria's, a wonderful Mexican Restaurant, in the Williamsburg section (Thanks Bri!) of Tor C, for lunch. One day, I swear, I am going to order something other than Chile rellanos. But, GAWD! I just can't seem to help myself!

Thanks to my good friends for a great time, lots of laughs and memories to last a lifetime!

As a side note, Briii has a sweet, older, converted short bus for sale. You can contact him through his blog.


And
PS
I am done trying to align things in this blog. Blogger can do whatever it likes (and does.)

 

 

Post RTR fun

 

By now, you've read all about the RTR on other blogs. If you haven't, a list of blog posts about this years' Rubber Tramp Rendezvous can be found here.

A number of us stayed on (and on and on and on) in Quartzsite, after the RTR. The party continued and the RTR just kept getting better.

Days often began with coffee, in front of Theo

Tish's mornings began later than ours

There was plenty of good food. Lesa made some tasty breakfasts; pancakes one morning and biscuits and gravy another.

 

I made a couple of meals for the gang


Among them a breakfast consisting of fry bread and sausage gravy

 

and a chicken curry dish

 

Brian made pot stickers and others contributed various dishes to make a really tasty dinner.

 Kev hosted a Super Bowl Party. Bryce made a delicious sausage soup.Steve brought chips and dip. Lindzee made humus and Brian made a cake.

 

 

 



The party continued until after dark.

We celebrated Brian's birthday with pizza and cake

 

 

Jenn was awoken on her birthday with  a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday that wouldn't end until she made an appearance. And we delivered breakfast, coffee and brownies. I know Jenn will be real sad to find out I can find those pictures anywhere.

Max and his wife, Bev, invited us down to his place for a fire, one night. Max is my hero. He's 86 and had both knees replaced about 10 years ago. He's put over 80,000 miles on those knees. His goal is 100, 000 miles. I hope to match his spirit and his miles!

I left Scaddan Wash and set up over at the Roadrunner BLM

My buddy Gilbert, from Dirtville came by

Gilbert let me win at poker, but he'll tell you I cheated.

Linda and D joined us

Who knew you could cook spaghetti squash on an open fire? Nicely done, D!


Linda made us Bangers and mashed, one night (that's sausage and smashed taters, Brit style)

Jenn and Brian (the Younger)came by and spent a few nights before heading to... who knows where?

I left Quartzsite on February 26 heading south and east. Many thanks, once again to D, for all his help with my rig; And to Gilbert and Brian for their help with Theo's solar set up!