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Location Date Roseville 1472857200 Morgan Hill
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Our year-long adventure started a day late. The original plan was to depart on September 1st. However, there were still things to wrap up preparing our house for leasing out while we are traveling.
We started out from our neighbor's house, Debi Kline, at 10:30, September 2nd. I was driving the truck and trailer while Sharon drove the Mercedes. We are taking the Mercedes up to Sharon's sister and brother-in-law's house to store it while we are traveling.
We stopped in Valencia at a neighborhood park to have lunch in the trailer. After lunch, we started out again and needed fuel near Los Banos, CA. "GasBuddy" showed that a Shell station near I-5 had diesel fuel. When I pulled the rig into the station, there was no diesel fuel. Now I had pulled into a tight area, so thought that I could back-up a little and by-pass some cars at the pump. In pulling forward, the trailer hit a white post right at the electrical connection on the left side of the trailer. What a humbling experience ~ I had an audience watching me!
After backing out of the station with Sharon's help, there was another gas station that had diesel at a reasonable price in Los Banos. After fueling up, we started out again as the sun was setting. Finally, we pulled into the RV resort at 7:30. We were tired! A quick dinner and we settled down for the night.
We started out from our neighbor's house, Debi Kline, at 10:30, September 2nd. I was driving the truck and trailer while Sharon drove the Mercedes. We are taking the Mercedes up to Sharon's sister and brother-in-law's house to store it while we are traveling.
We stopped in Valencia at a neighborhood park to have lunch in the trailer. After lunch, we started out again and needed fuel near Los Banos, CA. "GasBuddy" showed that a Shell station near I-5 had diesel fuel. When I pulled the rig into the station, there was no diesel fuel. Now I had pulled into a tight area, so thought that I could back-up a little and by-pass some cars at the pump. In pulling forward, the trailer hit a white post right at the electrical connection on the left side of the trailer. What a humbling experience ~ I had an audience watching me!
After backing out of the station with Sharon's help, there was another gas station that had diesel at a reasonable price in Los Banos. After fueling up, we started out again as the sun was setting. Finally, we pulled into the RV resort at 7:30. We were tired! A quick dinner and we settled down for the night.
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Steve Mulcahy Glad to hear you are finally on your great adventure. I hope only minor damage to your mobile house�� It's a humbling learning experience. Remember always look ahead for your ins and outs. Copilot always an extra set of outside eyes. Enjoy your trip looking forward to following your blog. Stay Safe.��
Ion Badea Dave, very happy to hear from you. Awesome. And indeed "big delay" on departure. :) Safe seas and I'll definitely be following the trip progress.
Jon Troutman Hi Dave & Sharon, thanks for the link to your blog. I'm sure you guys will have an amazing journey on the road. We will keep you in prayer, have a great time.
Karen Espitia Ouch!! The first bump in the road or post! But now the trip will be perfect! Keep me posted. I'm sending this on to Ron Cook for distribution to the CC group. Happy Trails ��
Albert/Anita Vaters We are so happy for you David & Sharon. Actually I (Anita) am envious. Our prayers will be with you on your journey ����
Glen Evans You guys are sure braver than we were on our Retirement Adventure - we "Hoteled" it all the way, and still gave up after two months . . . I'm proud of you - have fun!
Theresa Brennan Good to hear from you, Dave ~ What's a good trip without a few bumps, right ?! Safe travel to you and Sharon from here on out. Cheers, Theresa
Chris Pokorney Dave & Sharon, Wish you all the best on your most amazing trip. Cant wait to see you in the East.
Kenny Davais Perfect - won't be needing that boarding bag anymore!
Kenny Davais Sounds like a real adventure. Slow down in Canada - hockey season doesn't start for a month! Looking forward to following the trip updates.
Miriam Stratton How exciting!!! I look forward to hearing about more adventures in retirement land.
Andrew McDougall Dave: whats one little mishap to start the day and the trip, no worries. At least it wasnt the gas pump !! Drive safely, especially in Canada, with the winter coming up, eh ? Those Canucks are crazy people. Enjoy your trip, sounds fascinating. Thanks for the blog, look forward to your updates. Take Care. Andrew McDougall.
Lynn So happy for the two of you. Have fun, build lots of memories, and may Hod pave the way for you.
Lynn May God pave the way.
Alex Vega So glad to see that you are having fun & enjoying yourselves! Thanks for the updates!
David Pritzos Thanks so much, Anita! We love you both very much. Maybe we will come back speaking like Canadians, eh?
David Pritzos Thank you for all the comments and input! I'm glad that everyone is enjoying the blog. Still not in the groove yet for traveling and blogging at the same time! But we have got some fabulous pictures to send long ~ in due course! Dave
Glen Evans Travelling and blogging at the same time? No problem! BUT - can you also chew gum???