USMB Coffee Shop IV

[Big Black Dog]

Just wondering... Ebola doesn't start with a painful toe does it??????????

No. That's Etoela

Maybe I should go get under my bed and stay there for 21 days...

 

[R.D.]

I like the Big Bang Theory.

 

[Nosmo King]

Just wondering... Ebola doesn't start with a painful toe does it??????????

No. That's Etoela

Maybe I should go get under my bed and stay there for 21 days...

Naw! dogs have a natural immunity to Etoela because they have only four toes. Rub Taco on your foot, pour a tumbler of Jim Beam (for medicinal purposes) and enjoy the show.

Dr. Nosmo says, "No charge!"

 

[Ava]

But do you really want to pull a trailer? I wouldn't want all the hassle. If I was driving to Alaska I would want to be able to take the interesting little side road or check out something interesting along the way that might not be so easy to do with a trailer in tow or that you have to find a safe place to park it and all. But that's just me.

I'll let you know how my Dodge Ram does hauling a trailer South. I've got a nice 3/4 ton Dodge Ram, completely dressed out for heavy hauling.
As far as side trips, Foxy, I can always disconnect and make a short trip, if I want. Usually, I'm pretty goal-oriented and just want to get where I'm going. Especially since just the trip through Canada can take 2-3 days!

I've always wanted to get one of those huge campers and travel around the country. Maybe some day when I retire and don't have to work anymore.

I've always imagined driving one of those to be a hassle.

Driving them isn't so bad. Mine is 28 feet and nearly 8,000 pounds with the Harley loaded and except for hills, I really forget it's there at times. Parking them can be a big problem. And the extra fuel you use pulling one.

Yeah like GW said, if there's some little side trip you'd like to make, you can always park the trailer and go. But the nice thing about pulling a trailer to Alaska, like my parents did with some friends along pulling theirs, is that if you decide you need to stop somewhere to rest from driving, it doesn't matter if there's a motel/hotel nearby or not. Just jump back in the trailer and there's all your amenities. You can't beat that.

I'm happy for those who enjoy traveling that way. I could never drive one though, as I couldn't stand the pressure of all the people I was holding up in traffic. And I sure don't have the patience for pulling over every chance I get, to let them go by. I've often thought about this, when trailing those that aren't going even close to the speed limit, and wailing anxiously for the minute when I have the space to pass that RV or trailer that is pulling a car. When driving on winding, narrow highways, this is always a concern.

I always make myself breathe deeply when I see no passing lane in sight and I am always so grateful when those drivers pull over to let the rest of us by. I toot my horn at them as I pass and I wave my hand, hoping they can see my appreciation for their efforts.

 

[Big Black Dog]

But do you really want to pull a trailer? I wouldn't want all the hassle. If I was driving to Alaska I would want to be able to take the interesting little side road or check out something interesting along the way that might not be so easy to do with a trailer in tow or that you have to find a safe place to park it and all. But that's just me.

I'll let you know how my Dodge Ram does hauling a trailer South. I've got a nice 3/4 ton Dodge Ram, completely dressed out for heavy hauling.
As far as side trips, Foxy, I can always disconnect and make a short trip, if I want. Usually, I'm pretty goal-oriented and just want to get where I'm going. Especially since just the trip through Canada can take 2-3 days!

I've always wanted to get one of those huge campers and travel around the country. Maybe some day when I retire and don't have to work anymore.

I've always imagined driving one of those to be a hassle.

Driving them isn't so bad. Mine is 28 feet and nearly 8,000 pounds with the Harley loaded and except for hills, I really forget it's there at times. Parking them can be a big problem. And the extra fuel you use pulling one.

Yeah like GW said, if there's some little side trip you'd like to make, you can always park the trailer and go. But the nice thing about pulling a trailer to Alaska, like my parents did with some friends along pulling theirs, is that if you decide you need to stop somewhere to rest from driving, it doesn't matter if there's a motel/hotel nearby or not. Just jump back in the trailer and there's all your amenities. You can't beat that.

Recently we took a trip to New England in our RV. It was really great to have the ability to pull over any where you wished and fix your own lunch or just relax for a while. The thing I liked is we saved a ton of money because we were able to fix our own meals. We could fix what we wanted, how we wanted it fixed and eat something that was not loaded down with salt. Also it was much cheaper than eating every meal in a diner. There's a lot of good things to say about having that ability.

 

[Ava]

Good morning Coffee Shop crew. Woke up with a very painful right big toe due to an ingrown toenail. Very tender and very painful. Guess I will have to call the foot doctor and go in to get my hoof trimmed. In the meanwhile I shall have a shot of Jack Daniels and see if that makes the pain go away. Most likely it will not but you can never pass up a good reason to have a shot of Jack Daniels!

I hear it tastes great in coffee, too.

 

[ChrisL]

I'll let you know how my Dodge Ram does hauling a trailer South. I've got a nice 3/4 ton Dodge Ram, completely dressed out for heavy hauling.
As far as side trips, Foxy, I can always disconnect and make a short trip, if I want. Usually, I'm pretty goal-oriented and just want to get where I'm going. Especially since just the trip through Canada can take 2-3 days!

I've always wanted to get one of those huge campers and travel around the country. Maybe some day when I retire and don't have to work anymore.

I've always imagined driving one of those to be a hassle.

Driving them isn't so bad. Mine is 28 feet and nearly 8,000 pounds with the Harley loaded and except for hills, I really forget it's there at times. Parking them can be a big problem. And the extra fuel you use pulling one.

Yeah like GW said, if there's some little side trip you'd like to make, you can always park the trailer and go. But the nice thing about pulling a trailer to Alaska, like my parents did with some friends along pulling theirs, is that if you decide you need to stop somewhere to rest from driving, it doesn't matter if there's a motel/hotel nearby or not. Just jump back in the trailer and there's all your amenities. You can't beat that.

Recently we took a trip to New England in our RV. It was really great to have the ability to pull over any where you wished and fix your own lunch or just relax for a while. The thing I liked is we saved a ton of money because we were able to fix our own meals. We could fix what we wanted, how we wanted it fixed and eat something that was not loaded down with salt. Also it was much cheaper than eating every meal in a diner. There's a lot of good things to say about having that ability.

And look how nice some of them are! This one isn't even NEARLY the nicest. I imagine the really extravagant ones are QUITE expensive. Lol! But I could live with the one below.

 

[ChrisL]

Look at this one! It's nicer than my home. Lol!

 

[Ernie S.]

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But do you really want to pull a trailer? I wouldn't want all the hassle. If I was driving to Alaska I would want to be able to take the interesting little side road or check out something interesting along the way that might not be so easy to do with a trailer in tow or that you have to find a safe place to park it and all. But that's just me.

I'll let you know how my Dodge Ram does hauling a trailer South. I've got a nice 3/4 ton Dodge Ram, completely dressed out for heavy hauling.
As far as side trips, Foxy, I can always disconnect and make a short trip, if I want. Usually, I'm pretty goal-oriented and just want to get where I'm going. Especially since just the trip through Canada can take 2-3 days!

I've always wanted to get one of those huge campers and travel around the country. Maybe some day when I retire and don't have to work anymore.

I've always imagined driving one of those to be a hassle.

Driving them isn't so bad. Mine is 28 feet and nearly 8,000 pounds with the Harley loaded and except for hills, I really forget it's there at times. Parking them can be a big problem. And the extra fuel you use pulling one.

No kidding. Gas is definitely something to take into consideration ( and not the kind that comes out of your bum!)

The first trip, actually from South Florida to here in Alabama, I used $750 worth of gasoline. I almost bought another truck... Instead, I invested $175 in a chip to modify the onboard computer. The next year I took the camper back to South Florida for a week. That round trip cost $385.

 

[Sarah G]

Look at this one! It's nicer than my home. Lol!

Here's one for you..

 

[Ernie S.]

I don't really watch a lot of television. I have my few shows that I really like, The Walking Dead, the shows I mentioned already (Forensic Files doesn't make any new episodes so I don't really watch that much anymore but do catch reruns sometimes). I also like Impractical Jokers. That show is hilarious sometimes!

I like to watch reruns of Seinfeld, King of Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond. Those were some of my favorite sitcoms, and I just don't think any of the newer ones are nearly as good, except for maybe Rules of Engagement with David Spade, and Mike and Molly.

Edit: Oh, I also like animal shows. I like to watch Shark Week and any kind of animal type of documentary shows.

Have you caught Homicide Hunter? Joe Kenda is cool.

 

[Sarah G]

One for Ernie.

 

[Sarah G]

One for Athene. Someone else driving, of course:

 

[Ernie S.]

One for Ernie.

Now THAT would be cool! It would definitely save me the hassle of backing an 800 pound motorcycle down the ramp.

 

[R.D.]

 

[Ernie S.]

78 with a slight breeze and a few high clouds. We got just a sprinkle here yesterday, so no real rain for 3 weeks. Worked out well for the farmers. Plenty of rain for growing and none to mess with harvest.

 

[007]

I'll let you know how my Dodge Ram does hauling a trailer South. I've got a nice 3/4 ton Dodge Ram, completely dressed out for heavy hauling.
As far as side trips, Foxy, I can always disconnect and make a short trip, if I want. Usually, I'm pretty goal-oriented and just want to get where I'm going. Especially since just the trip through Canada can take 2-3 days!

I've always wanted to get one of those huge campers and travel around the country. Maybe some day when I retire and don't have to work anymore.

I've always imagined driving one of those to be a hassle.

Driving them isn't so bad. Mine is 28 feet and nearly 8,000 pounds with the Harley loaded and except for hills, I really forget it's there at times. Parking them can be a big problem. And the extra fuel you use pulling one.

Yeah like GW said, if there's some little side trip you'd like to make, you can always park the trailer and go. But the nice thing about pulling a trailer to Alaska, like my parents did with some friends along pulling theirs, is that if you decide you need to stop somewhere to rest from driving, it doesn't matter if there's a motel/hotel nearby or not. Just jump back in the trailer and there's all your amenities. You can't beat that.

I'm happy for those who enjoy traveling that way. I could never drive one though, as I couldn't stand the pressure of all the people I was holding up in traffic. And I sure don't have the patience for pulling over every chance I get, to let them go by. I've often thought about this, when trailing those that aren't going even close to the speed limit, and wailing anxiously for the minute when I have the space to pass that RV or trailer that is pulling a car. When driving on winding, narrow highways, this is always a concern.

I always make myself breathe deeply when I see no passing lane in sight and I am always so grateful when those drivers pull over to let the rest of us by. I toot my horn at them as I pass and I wave my hand, hoping they can see my appreciation for their efforts.

I guarantee that if I'm pulling a trailer with a ton truck with a hefty diesel engine in it, I'm not going to be holding up anyone. Diesels make an incredible amount of torque, which is exactly what you need for pulling. You can easily fly down the interstate at 70 mph without even pushing it.

Jump in... I'll show ya...

 

[Sarah G]

Cute!

 

[ChrisL]

That is so cute!

 

[Foxfyre]

Good morning everybody. Sunny and chilly in Albuquerque this morning. Was looking at the weather map for the lower 48 and I don't think I have ever seen it so clear. A little bit of activity in Northern California, a little bit in Montana, and a line of showers in the far east, and that'/s it. And according to the forecast, we say goodbye to the 70's for good this week and go into a more normal weather pattern for us for this time of year--50's and low 60's for highs -- low 40's and 30's at night with more chance for freezes. But for me that is perfect weather.

My goodness the Coffee Shop is jumping this morning. Hope BBD gets relief from his sore toe--hope RIngel is getting relief from his sore back--I'm not hurting anywhere for the moment. Hombre took Uncle Ed to the healthcare offices to get a billing snafu straightened out. When he gets home, we'll go get my driver's license renewed--it has been expired for a few days now--I forgot about it--and then we'll go vote. And then go hit the bargains at Albertsons. We like to buy their loss leaders when they offer stuff we buy all the time anyway.