Adventures With Ruby, Season 2

July 19, 2020 Sunday

Adventures With Ruby Season 2

it's been awhile since I blogged so I guess today is the day. We actually left Mauriceville on July 15. Glenn's birthday. We still had not planned on which direction to go but we headed up to Waco then planned to go to Oklahoma; that way we could either go towards the Rockies or the Smokeys. 

I so much wanted to see my friend near Waco but since the Covid19 virus, I didn't want to put her in an uncomfortable situation to decline a visit. Maybe next time. 

We stayed at Belton Lake at a Corps of Engineers Park, Cedar Ridge.  it was nice. The deer came up right behind our camper in a big open field. 

I did make a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos. A little over priced but still nice to visit. We also ate at Magnolia Table. it was enjoyable. 

We stayed two nights and then moved over to Waco Lake at Reynolds Creek Campground. Because it was the weekend , we could only get a site at the equestrian area. It was nice also and got to see some horses. 

We visited the Dr Pepper museum. It was an interesting visit. 

We also got to meet Jimmy Don. Such a nice man. Glenn got one of his art pieces, the Army emblem. Wish I had gotten a picture of Jimmy Don but in talking with him, I totally forgot. 

Today, the 19th is a travel day. We are heading to Johnson Creek on Lake of the Pines near the Ok,TX border. I guess we will head east next. 

Adventures With Ruby

We had to go to Houston for Glenn's early morning appointment PET scan. We pulled Ruby to a near by RV park near the VA Hospital.  The RV park provides a shuttle to the nearby hospitals which is such a blessing. I'm so thankful to report the Glenn is still in remission. 

We arrived back in Mauriceville, TX only a few days before the Imelda flood. We were still staying in Ruby because we discovered the air conditioners were not cooling in the Montana.  I couldn't sleep through the storm and when I couldn't see the gravel parking lot anymore, I woke Glenn up. He went out in the pouring rain, thunder and lightning and hooked up Ruby. I pulled Ruby as Glenn wadded through the water to guide me out of our parking spot so that we wouldn't run into a ditch on either sides of the driveway. We were able to get her to higher ground.  We initially thought the Montana didn't take on water and it didn't inside but now we aren't too sure about the under belly. The fate of our Montana fifth wheel is still in question. 

I feel so bad for those who were just recovering from Hurricane Harvey and then flooded again by Tropical Storm Imelda. 

From Houston, we travelled to the Savannah area to see family and more doctor appointments. I was so glad to see the boys, Kelly and Spencer. We driveway camped with little Ruby. Having her is so convenient.  We can park her just about anywhere. 

We enjoyed our visit and even got to attend a couple of sport events. 

Dylan #81

Maxwell plays Soccer

Maxwell

I have a few videos of the action but unable to post here. 

 It was then off to Carlinville, IL for our US MAPS RV Convention. We had a great week with our volunteer friends. 

Little Ruby has a magnetic personality. We all gathered around as more friends arrived at the event. 

One morning we had breakfast outside. 

Convention is always fun and refreshing. It is also a time to learn of new upcoming projects where help is needed. We are all volunteers, on our on dime, building churches, changing lives. 

We are always eating. 

Our leaders. 

One night is fun night. Old people can have fun too. 

We are back at the Mauriceville project for a few weeks then it is off to Arizona. 

The new parking lot was delayed by the flood but it's looking great now. 

Adventures With Ruby

After we left Devils Tower we weren't sure which route to take but we ended up going to Dodge City, Kansas. Dodge City is an interesting little town and they embrace their rich history in buffalo hunts, cattle drives, cowboys and outlaws. 

We found a campsite that was reasonable but nothing special.  But before the lake dried up, it was the place to be as it is still called Water Sports Campground and RV.

We paid a visit to the visitors center and signed up for the trolley tour for the next morning. 

Just down the street from the visitors center is the museum. It is housed in buildings that are replicas of old downtown Dodge City on Front Street. Also, you can walk through old Boot Hill. 

In the evening we experienced a "shootout" to give you a feel of the old west. 

We also enjoyed the trolley tour the next morning. It was very informative. 

~Sun Dial. There are two side by side. Between them was the line separating Mountain and Central time zones~

We were a little unsure what route to take since we were limited in time but I had mentioned that someday I would like to visit The Pioneer Woman's store. So after Glenn looked at the map, we took off for Pawhuska, OK. 

On our way we stayed at John Martin State Park in Colorado. 

The Mercantile didn't disappoint. I loved looking at all the pretty stuff. 

I even got to see her husband Ladd. Yes, he is good looking......

.....but I have my own cowboy.

After leaving Pawhuska, we made our way south and met with some MAPS friends. Thanks Beth and Larry. We enjoyed our visit. 

We still needed to make our way south and stayed at pretty Lake Eufala for the evening. Even though our campsite wasn't right on the lake, it was still pretty. 

We still were not quite south enough; still not within a days drive from Mauriceville, so we found another lake to chill out for a couple of days, Lake O' the Pines. Then, it is back to a stationary life for awhile, and doctors appointments. 

As our summer travels come to a close, we are so thankful for the opportunity to have traveled with our little camper, Retro Ruby. She has served us well!  The Lord has blessed us and protected us!   We have had an amazing adventure!