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04-01-2015, 03:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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Our winter trip.
We made it home so now it's time to unpack and clean the RV after 11,500 miles on the truck and 8440 miles on the trailer. Both truck and trailer performed admirably.
We spent 117 nights on the road and had an amazing experience. We travelled through 12 states, visited 21 National Parks and Monuments, saw the Grand Canyon coated in snow, toured several caverns and have seen things both historic and funky. We've been at elevations of plus 9000 feet and minus 275 feet. We tried to find local restaurants when we could and sampled the locally brewed beers. Our visit to Mexico was a new experience for both of us and we look forward to going back in the future.
We spent a lot of time in the desert this winter seeing all sorts of flora and fauna. As we started our trip home, we were able to see the desert start to come to life. The brown desert floor was turning green, the cacti were blooming bright red and yellow flowers and another season was beginning.
We were able to spend time with old friends and meet new ones along the way.
We've seen this country's production of energy from many sources. Hundreds upon hundreds of oil wells, coal fired power plants, nuclear energy plants, hydro-electric dams, tens of thousands of wind turbines and acres of solar panels.
We've seen trains two miles long transporting all kinds of goods back and forth across the country. It has been a remarkable trip. If we followed the exact same path again, we could see entirely different things, there is so much out there to enjoy.
We are already starting to think about our next trip and the planning for it will begin soon. For those of you that have been following, we hope you enjoyed reading our blog (jimandvickiechronicles.blogspot.com) as much as we have enjoyed writing it.
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04-01-2015, 03:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,142
M.O.C. #1920
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Welcome home, Jim and Vickie. Glad you had a great time.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
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04-01-2015, 04:07 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Sounds like you had a wonderful time and are looking forward to the next adventure. Our next big trip is to come out to Georgia and Florida for the winter and then come up the east coast and see your part of the country. Nothing like a Montana to help you enjoy this great land we live in.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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04-01-2015, 04:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Livingston
Posts: 131
M.O.C. #11717
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So very glad we got to tag along on some of your adventures. My favorite was the crazy and "are you outta your mind?" Grand Canyon in February with the 6" of snow. That was incredible.
Also a big thank you to you and John K for all the repairs and mods on your old but faithful Montana.
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04-01-2015, 04:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Being a desert rat, you have made a whole world of memories flash into my mind. John
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04-01-2015, 04:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Arnold
Posts: 1,200
M.O.C. #2586
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Welcome home, you two! Glad your dream came true, and you did it right. So much fun exploring this great country of ours. See you in June!!!
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04-01-2015, 05:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shipman
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #10136
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Jim.....glad you had such a wonderful trip and were able to see so much of this country...it is a trip Emmy and I plan to take in 2018 after I retire....so we will want to be talking with you and getting advice from both of you...enjoyed your blog....see you in August.
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04-01-2015, 07:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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We are glad y'all made it back to the ranch safe and sound....y'all went all out this past winter and it was great getting a chance to meet y'all face to face....we're looking forward to meeting up again next winter in Q and if you happen to make you way to Custer, SD this summer or Haslet, TX this fall let us know!
Stay well and GOD Bless,
Les and Sue
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04-01-2015, 11:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Glad you made it home! We are still slowly headed back to Swamp East Missouri. Great grandson made an early appearance so we are in less of a hurry
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04-01-2015, 01:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 1,142
M.O.C. #9808
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Welcome home, I have enjoyed the blog, and Facebook post. We are still counting years to retirement. Someday will be our turn.
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04-01-2015, 03:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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Glad you made it home and had a great time. Were you able to get Mississippi on your map on the way back?
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Paola, Kansas
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04-01-2015, 03:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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We did get Mississippi when we went to Tupelo
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04-01-2015, 04:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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Wow, what a great trip, we enjoyed seeing you and Vickie at Q, hope all your trips are as much fun.
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04-02-2015, 07:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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It's even better to know that some others were able to share parts of your trip (i.e. Q & Grand Canyon). These are even better unforgettable moments when they are shared!
I'll have to go and check out your blog, fer sure. Welcome home!
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04-02-2015, 10:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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Glad you guys had a great trip!
Now that I’m aware of your blog I’ll be viewing it.
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04-03-2015, 03:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: New Bern
Posts: 147
M.O.C. #13144
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Jim & Vickie - Welcome Home!! We loved the summary you posted above and are looking forward to having you over for some "Ribs, Beer, and Home Movies(picture show)"!! Let us know when you are settled and available for dinner. 
Chip & Lynne
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04-03-2015, 02:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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Glad you had the opportunity to experience the wonders we have in this country. Welcome home.
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04-03-2015, 04:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 860
M.O.C. #8154
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It was great to meet you both and play golf in Blythe. Sure hope our paths cross again real soon.
Ken & Marilyn
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04-03-2015, 05:19 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #13809
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WOW! Sounds like y'all had a great time. I loved seeing all of the pictures. Can't wait to hear about your trip.
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