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Sunday April 30th, 2017

Finally arrived in Santa Fe.  Nice uneventful ride with nice scenery.  Did not realize we are up at 6,500'.  Was greeted my the mayor, the SC marching band, and cheerleaders.  Was awarded the keys to the city and all is well.  Having just finished setting up camp after about 3.5 hours at 70 MPH, think I will have a gin and tonic and just take a deep breath.  The campground is about 20 miles from town, so will just cool our heels for tonight.  Did take out the grill and will grill some burgers and corn on the cob for dinner.  Current temp is 65 and balmy.  The low last night was 37 in Farmington.  A few have sent me questions that for various reasons I did not reply to.  So here goes.  No Marshall, you just have to check in from time to time to see what we are up to.  You don't have to do anything, just enjoy.  David, I sold the business in January.  We had purchased a larger trailer and tow vehicle and are going to enjoy ourselves until we can't.  Might check in more often.   To Yolanda, Yes, we are traveling.  Richard, you never did answer that I should not pull a Jilly.  Exactly what does that mean?  Marty, I think you got the gist of what to do.  Just keep checking daily as I will be adding comments, each day.  Tomorrow we head to the city and walk our legs off.  My try some enchiladas also.  Till tomorrow.

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  1. Carol JoMay 1, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    Glad you made it! We survived Great Wolf Lodge with the grands. More later.

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