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22nd September 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

On the road again
Good to see that you are out exploring again. Looking forward to your next blog.
From Blog: Harmony to Cloudcroft, New Mexico
16th September 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

We are jealous
We'd love to be retired and exploring as you do. We live vicariously through you. The atlas does sound like a great investment. Please at the Reno balloon race to your list some day.
From Blog: Alamagordo balloon Invitational and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
17th September 2013

Sojourner1208
William

retired
Thanks. I'm so glad that I didn't wait to retire but did so the first moment I could. I've never regretted that decision ! : )
From Blog: Alamagordo balloon Invitational and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
16th September 2013

bertN
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What's the current mileage on your truck? Have you had your engine rebuilt? What about your transmission? I am amazed at the durability of your truck! My Nissan truck has only 98,000 miles but I feel more comfortable renting when I do long drives, probably because I worry too much about road breakdowns as I am not mechanically inclined.
From Blog: Alamagordo balloon Invitational and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
17th September 2013

Sojourner1208
William

truck
If your truck only has 98,000 miles it's just getting broken in. A truck that is taken care of with regular oil changes and lube's etc. should last over 200,000 miles. There is a lot of fear mongering out there aimed at persuading people to trade in and get another vehicle. I do have problems from time to time but the cost of repairs after seeking out a good mechanic using reviews is much less than the cost of a truck payment , full coverage insurance, interest on a loan etc. My GMC truck currently has 340,000 miles on it and I am leaving tomorrow on another trip into the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado and will probably add a few thousand more to that.
From Blog: Alamagordo balloon Invitational and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
26th August 2013

MarthaS
Martha Leonard

Colorado Balloon Festival
I didn't know about that and will make plans to get there! Thanks for clueing me in.
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
17th September 2013

Sojourner1208
William

balloon fest
There is the biggest balloon fest of all going on in Albuquerque the first week of October. The Sandia Resorts casino which is across the Interstate from the balloon fiesta allows Self Contained RV's to use a section of their parking lot. I will be using their parking lot to overnight park while I attend the balloon fest.
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
25th August 2013

MarthaS
Martha Leonard

Getting Back Home
Glad you made it home ok--no heat stroke or other problems. I will think of you while I am still in "cool" Colorado. It's only supposed to be 101 on Tues!
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
26th August 2013

Sojourner1208
William

Colorado Balloon Classic
Since you are still in Colorado you may find the Colorado Balloon Classics in Colorado Springs next weekend to be interesting. http://www.balloonclassic.com/#sthash.Tu00dxlK.dpb
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
21st August 2013
Texas in the distance

Lynne
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On and on !
Great. William , now I have seen Texas ...do I really need to go for real?
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
25th August 2013
Texas in the distance

Sojourner1208
William

Just don't go in August
Absolutely...Texas is like a whole other country as they say, just be sure to go in December or January when the weather is cool and comfortable....and go to San Antonio. West Texas is desert like but once you get to San Antonio and eastward it is beautiful... just too hot in summer. December and January have beautiful weather except for an occasional cool front coming in for a day or two, then it warms up again. Generally I spend my summers in Europe or the mountain states or some where else cool. Hopefully I haven't painted too negative a picture of Texas. It is really a great place most of the year, but the summers are brutally hot and humid.
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
21st August 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

And the road goes on forever
I always like those photos
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
21st August 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

You certainly covered the state...
but I thought you were going to head north to Wyoming and Montana at some point. You returned home too soon if the temperature is 108 in the shade. Anyway, it was great to meet you...and I could understand your Texas accent.
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
21st August 2013

Sojourner1208
William

Going back
That was the original plan which was after exploring Colorado I would head north up through Wyoming and Montana and into Canada. However Colorado had so much to see and do that it took me 2 1/2 months to just briefly see things. I will be going back to western central Colorado probably mid September maybe using Montrose or Ridgeway as a home base, at least that's the plan. I want to explore the area at leisure this time. At this stage in my life I make my plans in pencil, leaving room for opportunities I come along on the way. After 2 1/2 months away I just wanted to go home for a bit even if it was the worst month of the year to be in Texas.
From Blog: Pagosa Springs to Home
21st August 2013

MarthaS
Martha Leonard

Never been to Telluride
I've heard it is beautiful, but didn't hear it was expensive. I still want to go there one of these days, so am happy to hear there are some forest campgrounds nearby. I have been to Ouray and it is one of my favorite spots in Colorado. The drive from Ouray to Durango over Red Mountain Pass is one of my favorites for beauty. I have driven through Pagosa Springs and stopped at a bakery there, getting one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. I plan to go back there one of these days also. Safe driving!!
From Blog: Montrose, Ridgeway, Telluride, Cortez, and Ute Campground
21st August 2013

Sojourner1208
William

West Central Colorado
Yes.....having traveled all over Colorado I have settled on the area within a 50 mile radius of Montrose- Ridgway as my favorite area. I intend to return there again before the snow gets too bad. I read that Ouray can get snowed in in winter.
From Blog: Montrose, Ridgeway, Telluride, Cortez, and Ute Campground
20th August 2013

rosario
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Did the Glyfada trip
Hi. I Lived and worked in Glyfada around 1985/87 and worked at Bobby's bar.. I revisited in 2004 and was very disappointed with Glyfada in general...
From Blog: Athens
21st August 2013

Sojourner1208
William

Glyfada
Yes....I was disappointed with how much Glyfada had become developed. I much preferred the slower pace back in 1974.
From Blog: Athens
19th August 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ouray
I"ve been through Ouray a few times in the mid 70's (when it was nothing of a town) Even though it has grown up I'd like to go back there a stay for a few days. The burger looked good.
From Blog: Montrose, Ridgeway, Telluride, Cortez, and Ute Campground
21st August 2013

Sojourner1208
William

Ouray
Yes Ouray is quite nice as all the surrounding area.
From Blog: Montrose, Ridgeway, Telluride, Cortez, and Ute Campground
13th August 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Coloado
The Redstone General Store is cute. Loved the movie True Grit--now those were movies.
From Blog: Redstone, Penny Hot Springs and Avalanche Hot Springs
13th August 2013

Sojourner1208
William

Redstone
Yes, I am glad I read about Redstone from a fellow travel blogger's blog. It was well worth visiting.
From Blog: Redstone, Penny Hot Springs and Avalanche Hot Springs
12th August 2013
The Redstone General Store

Lynne
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Been there.
Good to see that you got some good weather after the floods... a pity the hot springs were full of kids!! It is just so beautiful down by the Crystal River. And isn't that General Store so quaint. You are making me wish I was back in the US.
From Blog: Redstone, Penny Hot Springs and Avalanche Hot Springs
13th August 2013
The Redstone General Store

Sojourner1208
William

Hot Springs
Yes it was too bad the hot springs were full of kids and families. I will probably go back there again in October when there is snow in the surrounding mountains and family vacations are over. I also intend to revisit Strawberry Hot Springs north of Steamboat Springs which to my mind is one of the nicest hot springs in Colorado.
From Blog: Redstone, Penny Hot Springs and Avalanche Hot Springs

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When I post a blog I try and provide some practical and useful information on the location I visit in the blog for the frugal/budget traveler. I am a sojourner, that is my occupation, that is what I do. I took Early Retirement in December 2010 and never looked back. I have taken several trips while on vacations around the US and to Europe while I was working but now can travel full time if I wish. Since I retired I have been visiting or revisiting many of my favorite locations in the US and then revisiting many of my favorite locations in Europe at a more leisurely pace, blogging all the ... full info
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Trips
College Station, Texas to Colorado Springs via the
November 30th -0001 -» ongoing
Trip 1 - Texas Hill Country
December 12th 2010 -» December 14th 2010
Trip 2 - Texas - Washington on the Brazos to San Jacinto
January 12th 2011 -» January 18th 2011
Trip 3 - Texas - Texas Hill Country - Dinosauer Valley to San Antonio
January 24th 2011 -» January 31st 2011
Trip 4 - From Texas along the border to San Diego and then up the Pacific Coast and back
February 7th 2011 -» March 28th 2011
Trip 5 - Touring Civil War battlefields from Texas to Gettysburg and back
May 5th 2011 -» June 27th 2011
Trip 6 - Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and back
August 7th 2011 -» September 17th 2011
Trip 7 - Albuquerque Balloon Festival and Colorado, Nebraska,and Wyoming
September 23rd 2011 -» November 3rd 2011
Trip 8 - New York City - December 21 - December 28, 2011
December 21st 2011 -» December 28th 2011
Trip 9 - Winter Carnival St Paul Minnesota - January 31, 2012 -February 8, 2012
January 31st 2012 -» February 8th 2012
Trip 10 - Post Office Art and South Texas Gulf Coast
February 25th 2012 -» March 16th 2012
Trip 11 – First Ireland Trip – April 12 – June 20, 2012
April 12th 2012 -» June 20th 2012
Trip 12 - Texas to Ireland, England, and return
July 17th 2012 -» September 12th 2012
Trip 13 – San Antonio, Texas – Sept 27, 2012
September 27th 2012 -» September 28th 2012
Trip 14 – Ireland, England, France, Italy, Greece
October 15th 2012 -» December 6th 2012
Trip 15 - Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, Mexico
January 30th 2013 -» February 20th 2013
Trip 16 – Denver and Nearby
April 17th 2013 -» April 23rd 2013
Trip 17 – College Station, Texas to Denver, Colorado taking the scenic route
May 14th 2013 -» May 20th 2013
Trip 18 - Denver to Gunnison, Ouray, Durango, Pagosa Springs, Wolf Creek Pass. Treasure Falls
May 24th 2013 -» May 30th 2013
Trip 19 – Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park via Peak to Peak Hwy.
June 10th 2013 -» June 14th 2013
Trip 20 – Denver to Rifle falls State Park via meandering route and return
June 22nd 2013 -» June 25th 2013
Trip 21 - Denver to Steamboat Springs and return via a meandering route
July 6th 2013 -» July 9th 2013
Trip 22 - Denver to Steamboat Springs and Colorado National Monument
July 12th 2013 -» July 18th 2013
Trip 23 - Denver to Redstone, Ridgeway, Telluride, Pagosa Springs and back to Texas
July 27th 2013 -» August 2nd 2013
Trip 24 - Quest for a Balloon Fest
September 16th 2013 -» September 29th 2013
Trip 25 - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
February 12th 2014 -» March 5th 2014
Trip 26 - Hospital and aftermath
March 30th 2014 -» June 29th 2014
TRIP 27 - College Station, Texas to Colorado Springs, Colorado via the Scenic Route
August 17th 2014 -» August 29th 2014

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