Santa Fe, NM

 

                                  The sunsets don't look real...they look more like paintings.

I left Texas one day before the bad weather came with tornado warnings, severe storms and horrible flooding.  I'm sure if I had stayed another day, I would have had some problems leaving TX.  I left Lampasas and drove to Lubbock, TX where I stayed for one night.  The next day I drove to Santa Fe, NM.  As much as I love the rain, it has been nice to see the sunshine and be high and dry.  I am staying at a very nice RV park called Santa Fe Skies RV Park.  It is located in the high desert at 7000' which is 1500' higher than Denver.  The Sisters On the Fly group left today just as I came in.  I had spent the previous two days at two other RV Parks in the city and decided I wanted to be out where it was more peaceful.  About six of the members are staying behind for a couple of days so I have been able to learn a lot about their organization which I will probably join as they do a lot of fun things.  They have some pretty funky rigs such as the one below.  These gals know how to have a good time.

Rain

Rain is in the forecast yet again today.  Where most Texans are tired of this rain we've experienced for 14 straight days, I look forward to it and would not care if it rained everyday.  I love the sound of it, the smell of it and the overcast skies make me aware that I will have many excuses to not leave my little home to do mundane tasks that really are not necessary.
I am intrigued by the rain. 

This song, "Listen to the Rain," speaks to me, especially the 3rd verse.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=686k9qcmzkw

Every time
The rain comes down,
Close my eyes and listen.
I can hear the lonesome sound
Of the sky as it cries.

Listen to the rain
Here it comes again
Hear it in the rain

Feel the touch
Of tears that fall
...They won't fall forever
In the way the day will flow
All things come,
All things go.

Listen to the rain
...The rain...
Here it comes again...
...Again...
Hear it in the rain
...The rain...

Late at night
I drift away -
I can hear you calling,
And my name
Is in the rain,
Leaves on trees whispering,
Deep blue sea's mysteries.

Even when
This moment ends,
Can't let go this feeling.
Everything
Will come again
In the sound,
Falling down,
Of the sky as it cries.
Hear my name in the rain.

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Lampasas, TX

I am staying 10 days in Lampasas, TX at Boone RV Park.  The reason for my stay is I have decided to get involved with other RVers and there is a group called Loners on Wheels who are meeting here in Lampasas May 21 through May 23.  I thought I should give them a shot to see if meeting with other RVing groups is what I want to do.  I have attended 4 meetups and they turned our alright but I'm pretty sure I am more of a loner and like to just do my own thing. 

I found this group to be very nice and it was good to share RV stories.
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I walked along the Lampasas River today and watched people fishing, ducks swimming and baby squirrels scurrying around....very peaceful and relaxing.

 

 

Who says Texas doesn't have good wine?  There are two very good wineries in Lampasas, Pillar Bluff and Texas Legato.  While at one, I made two new acquaintances.  The three of us went to the other one and had some good conversation....It was a good day! 

My Home

This is how I travel AND how I live.  I started RVing in January 2013, making a vow to myself that I would commit to this new adventure for 3 years.  After 3 years, I would make the decision to either stay with it indefinitely or give it up and chalk it up to a whim I had.

Well, I am almost at the 2 1/2 year mark and so far, I have no intentions of giving this lifestyle up.  In fact, I feel like I've only just begun.  There is so much to see in the USA and I'm going to go where the wind takes me whenever I get the urge.  I didn't realize how much "freedom" means to me.

Prior to starting this blog, I traveled to Oregon in my first purchased RV which was a 33' Fleetwood Tioga Ranger.  It was a lot roomier but harder to handle in the mountains so I traded for less living space but much easier maneuverability.

So far I have traveled to Oregon, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.