back from a 1400 mile trip

David Anderson · April 23, 2010, 05:11:34 PM

Had a great trip to Kansas for 2 weeks and a nice visit with Paul (Dreamscape) in Abilene Tx on the way up. Really nice looking Eagle he's got. We spent 2 weeks near Liberal volunteering on a church building. The wind blew 70mph one night. The bus wiggled a bit, but the rest of the crew in their RV's had really difficult times with there slides. Most kept their slides in the whole time. A couple of awnings got damaged. I'm glad I don't have a slide after seeing everyone having so much difficulty.

Kansas is a pretty place in the spring with miles of views and beautiful sunsets, but every day was a bad hair day, for sure. No problems with the bus on this trip, nice

. The potholes on US 83 from the TX/OK state line to Canandian TX were a disgrace and down right dangerous. Be cautious if anyone uses that route segment.

Good to be home.

David

rv_safetyman · April 23, 2010, 05:43:57 PM

David, glad you had a great trip.

However, I don't understand the term "bad hair day"

Jim

WEC4104 · April 23, 2010, 07:09:31 PM

I would just like to add a comment that I really enjoy when folks post a message when they return from a long bus trip. It gives me ideas on places to visit, and I like hearing about others getting out and exploring the countryside. Keep 'em coming, please.

Chopper Scott · April 23, 2010, 07:34:26 PM

I don't know what it is about Kansas but if I could drive around it to get somewhere I would. I seem to have to go through it on my bike a lot and it can be 50 degrees with a wind out of the south and raning when I'm headed south and 3 days later 100 degrees with a wind out of the north when I'm returning. We have a saying around here. If Oklahoma built a viadock over Kansas it would increase their tourism!! Nothing against our Kansas bretheren. I live in Nebraska and have had to endure tons of comments concerning my choice of a living area!! I just am not impressed with Kansas probably as much as you are not with Nebraska!

John316 · April 23, 2010, 07:58:51 PM

Quote from: Chopper Scott on April 23, 2010, 07:34:26 PM
I don't know what it is about Kansas but if I could drive around it to get somewhere I would. I seem to have to go through it on my bike a lot and it can be 50 degrees with a wind out of the south and raning when I'm headed south and 3 days later 100 degrees with a wind out of the north when I'm returning. We have a saying around here. If Oklahoma built a viadock over Kansas it would increase their tourism!! Nothing against our Kansas bretheren. I live in Nebraska and have had to endure tons of comments concerning my choice of a living area!! I just am not impressed with Kansas probably as much as you are not with Nebraska!

Cool, Scott, now I know what you think about it. You know, I don't mind driving through Kansas as much as Nebraska

. But you do have a point about our state. So I think we should do something about it. I can set up a collection point for you, that way whenever you pass through you can give me $20 of sympathy money (you know, because I live here, and have to put up with so much

).

God bless,

John

luvrbus · April 23, 2010, 08:06:59 PM

That would be a good deal John only problem the State of Kansas beat you too it they have their box on I 35 from Wellington to Wichita.

good luck

buswarrior · April 23, 2010, 08:07:59 PM

David, would you expand on the trouble that others were having with their slide outs?

happy coaching!
buswarrior

Chopper Scott · April 23, 2010, 08:19:32 PM

We are "Birds of a Feather" John!!!

Lets just keep it a secret...ok.

We sure don't want to get invaded by all those peeps that don't know any better!!

Dreamscape · April 24, 2010, 04:15:48 AM

David, Glad you had a safe trip and are back home resting. It was great to finally meet you after several failed attempts.

Next time maybe there will be more time, we'll leave the light on for ya!

I mean Abilene is soooo big, it's hard to miss us!

Did you get your project finished?

Paul

David Anderson · April 24, 2010, 05:07:58 PM

Quote from: buswarrior on April 23, 2010, 08:07:59 PM
David, would you expand on the trouble that others were having with their slide outs?

happy coaching!
buswarrior

The wind was blowing so hard their rigs wear rocking like a rowboat in a hurricane.

Quote from: Dreamscape on April 24, 2010, 04:15:48 AM

Did you get your project finished?

Paul

The volunteer crew is still there for two more weeks. I could only work a single two week segment because of obligations here at home. It was a great project and a nice community. The football coach brought in some high school players to help us lift 43' TJI I joist beams to the second floor while we were framing. We were glad to have them.

David

Quote from: rv_safetyman on April 23, 2010, 05:43:57 PM
David, glad you had a great trip.

However, I don't understand the term "bad hair day"

Jim

Lot'sssssssssss of wind