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Post by TheRock on Feb 26, 2020 16:10:04 GMT -5
Well we started out Later than we wanted to by reason of warning by the Doc that I may have Oral Mouth Cancer but it was Negative We left On Sat Jan 4th. At that point we had had a Mild Winter thus far and we Ran Into a Blinding Snow Storm North of Springfield Ill which kept me from driving further so we stopped for the night in WAL~MART Camp Ground for the Night Generator Running and Electric Heater on to keep us Snug as a Bug In A Rug.
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Post by TheRock on Feb 26, 2020 16:20:56 GMT -5
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Post by MsAli on Feb 26, 2020 16:22:59 GMT -5
Ah I see you started your adventure off well
Uugghhh that sucks
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Post by MsAli on Feb 26, 2020 16:23:31 GMT -5
Good to hear the negative Dx
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Post by TheRock on Feb 26, 2020 16:39:48 GMT -5
Day 3 Monday We then drove and made it to Albuquerque NM where we again stayed at Campground WAL~MART where we settled in for the night. The Next morning we got the RV and Jeep Washed at a TRUCK WASH as it was Just FILTHY and we were in for good weather the rest of the way. I Drove the rest of the way to Quartzsite and made it in Late Tuesday Night. The next Day Wends I signed in at the RV park B-10 Campground. (More on them later). Wendsday we went over to desert Garden where we met catmandewe Tony & Chris Funk, And Wild Bill orrum Swell folks all the way around.
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hummingbirdstones2
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 26, 2020 21:53:34 GMT -5
So glad you two were able to make the trip. It was great to meet you.
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Post by TheRock on Feb 27, 2020 0:20:16 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Feb 27, 2020 0:53:07 GMT -5
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Post by rockpickerforever on Feb 27, 2020 1:13:24 GMT -5
The Saturday night BBQ at Tony's And Chris Funks Tent was Awesome meeting everyone was fantastic. I wont go mover that as it has already been talked about. Has it? I don't remember seeing any pics of the BBQ this year. Hmm, must have missed it. Duke, loving all the scenery shots of AZ! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by TheRock on Feb 27, 2020 1:26:34 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Feb 27, 2020 1:30:57 GMT -5
The Saturday night BBQ at Tony's And Chris Funks Tent was Awesome meeting everyone was fantastic. I wont go mover that as it has already been talked about. Has it? I don't remember seeing any pics of the BBQ this year. Hmm, must have missed it. Duke, loving all the scenery shots of AZ! Thanks for sharing. Jean Here ya go >>>> forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/88431/quartzsite-2020?page=9
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Post by rockpickerforever on Feb 27, 2020 1:41:40 GMT -5
Thanks, Duke TheRock , I guess I did see those. Seems like it was so long ago already. Not so many pics at the BBQ as in previous years: people exercising their elbows, stuffing great food into their faces, etc., lol.
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Post by TheRock on Feb 27, 2020 1:59:18 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Feb 27, 2020 4:58:10 GMT -5
Great report. The scenery and rocks are wonderful.
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Post by RocksInNJ on Feb 27, 2020 7:12:56 GMT -5
Wow you got a ton of beautiful rocks. And to think you got the flat tire before you were loaded up with all those beauties.
Skipping the BBQ? Wait what? That’s ludicrous! There can never be enough pics of BBQ man. Post them up!!! I wanna see sauce dripping everywhere, with smoke in the air and plates full of ribs and chicken and more sauce so that I can lick my screen.
AH HELL!!! It’s 7am and now I want BBQ ribs and chicken and it’s to cold to set up the smoker. 😢
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 27, 2020 7:13:48 GMT -5
Welcome back. Looks like a really nice trip and as a bonus you brought back some great rocks.
Chuck
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Feb 27, 2020 8:13:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the trip report, it looks like you had a great time!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 27, 2020 8:38:01 GMT -5
Thanks for posting up your trip reports, Duke! It was great fun meeting you and MJ at the BBQ. Hope we can all meet up again next year.
You pulled out some real nice looking rocks to take home. Some of that Porcelain Jasper looks awesome.
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Post by TheRock on Feb 27, 2020 15:09:32 GMT -5
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Post by TheRock on Feb 27, 2020 15:14:45 GMT -5
There is one thing about Wild Bill orrum he has proposed marriage to my wife prolly 150 times and tried to steal my Dog BO 30 times. Here is me giving him the Stink eye!
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