2012 top story on RV Short Stops -- The Nellie E Saloon near Parker, Ariz

2012 top story on RV Short Stops — The Nellie E Saloon near Parker, Ariz

| RV Journey 2011-12, RV Life, RV Short Stops
It was in January of 2012 when we heard about a Desert Bar oasis called The Nellie E Saloon somewhere between Quartzsite and Lake Havasu City (Arizona). It took a bit of sleuthing for us, but we finally got directions ... and believe us, it is well worth the trip on a w
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2012 top story on WomenRVers.blogspot -- the amazing Nancy Bridges:

2012 top story on WomenRVers.blogspot — the amazing Nancy Bridges: “Quitting was never an option”

| RV Journey 2011-12, RV Life, RV People, RV Types, Women RVers
Nancy Bridges has an infectious laugh and an incredible ‘never give up’ outlook on her life-on-the-road. I first met this Georgia lady on the day her 2006 40-foot Alfa See Ya Gold motor home almost tipped over at the SKP Park of the Sierras. I soon discovered
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Washington State women RVed Southwest, searching for antiques in vintage motor home

Washington State women RVed Southwest, searching for antiques in vintage motor home

| RV Journey 2011-12, RV People, Women RVers
Peggy Littlefield and Harley Bratrude ambled through parts of the Southwest in a vintage 1983 Vogue motor home (left) collecting unique items for their antique business in Cashmere, Wash. These longtime friends aren’t exactly Thelma and Louise, however they were ar
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Tasty ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ RV Short Stop in Scottsdale

Tasty ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ RV Short Stop in Scottsdale

| RV Journey 2011-12, RV People, RV Short Stops
Friends Mary and Bill Knowles and Jimmy Smith (pictured at far right of photo) check in with the maitre d’ at the Technique Restaurant in Scottsdale, Ariz. On an RV trip through the Phoenix-Scottsdale area, we stopped by to see Airstream owners Mary and Bill and we
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Snow in Yosemite National Park, folks still camping

Snow in Yosemite National Park, folks still camping

| national parks, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey 2011-12, RV Life
When you only have a short window of time to visit the Yosemite Valley, you go ... often even if it is not the best weather conditions. This past Saturday in the middle of April was one of those days. According to local reports about 1-1/2 feet of snow fell in the p
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

| national parks, RV Journey 2011-12, RV People, RV Short Stops
Longtime friends from the Bay Area were visiting for the weekend. We’re currently at the SKP Park of the Sierras south of Yosemite. My gal pal, Martha Kjolsrud, and her daughter, Becky Sackville-West, (pictured below) were staying in Oakhurst. We hadn’t se
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Last installment of broken RV spring repair, thanks to Kenny Oliver of Mike's Automotive in Boron, CA

Last installment of broken RV spring repair, thanks to Kenny Oliver of Mike’s Automotive in Boron, CA

| RV Journey 2011-12, RV Life
To recap, we broke the spring on the back driver's side wheel of our 2001 Citation after bouncing over a monster curb just west of Palm Springs; then, not knowing it was busted, drove more than 130 miles to Boron, Calif., arriving in the remote Mohave Desert community o
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Thank goodness for Mike's Automotive, Boron

Thank goodness for Mike’s Automotive, Boron

| RV Journey 2011-12, RV Life
A quick look at the miracle repair oasis more than 90 miles from the closest Camper World--Mike's Automotive, 24045 20 Mule Team Road in Boron, Calif.  That's our cobbled up 2001 29-foot Citation 5th wheel out front.Looking east along 20 Mule Team Road toward downtown
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Temporary fix to get 5th wheel to repair place

Temporary fix to get 5th wheel to repair place

| RV Journey 2011-12, RV Life
Jimmy did a temporary fix on the RV spring yesterday ... thank goodness for learning all those knots on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout 50 years ago.He looped rope around the axle and through the trailer frame ... then using a 12-inch spike through the center of the
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Broken down in Boron

Broken down in Boron

| RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey 2011-12
Where to begin ...The good news is that we're safe at the Arabian RV Oasis in Boron, Calif., a small (pop. 2,253) desert community north of Edwards Air Force Base along Hwy. 58. Considering what could have happened ... we are truly blessed.Trying to piece it all togethe
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