We got up early and enjoyed our coffee. It is still rainy, but most of it has moved on. Rob dumped and did his outside chores except for the elec. and water. I got things ready on the inside.
Rob called Sal and the Pickup checked out and was ready to pick up. So, off we went in my car to Albuquerque. We decided we would pick it up, then head back lickety quick and hook up and hit the road. We would get into Oklahoma City at around 8 pm. I called a really nice RV park to see if we could stay a week. They only had two nights so I said never mind.
We hit some weather and I mean we hit it. Rain first then hail and I mean big hail. I was thinking OH MY GOD there goes my paint and then I'm thinking dents. There are no overpasses to hide under or anything. It was awful. Finally it turned back to rain and then stopped.
We got to the truck and Sal explained to Rob everything he'd done and showed him the bad parts. He grabbed the truck and we headed off to Trader Joe's to get some eats for the road. Since Rob drives the Truck and RV he stops, goes in the RV and fixes himself anything he wants to eat. Since I drive my car I never have any food. This time I said hey, lets get some healthy food for the road. We grabbed some salads and wraps got back on the road.
About 17 miles out of Albuquerque we are traveling on 40, I'm following Rob and he runs over some road sign that is in the road. Apparently he didn't even see it, because he doesn't swerve or anything. I swerve to avoid it but catch it any way. I decide I am going to go on ahead of Rob so I can finish the inside of the rig. I pass him and then my car starts making a bad noise and is thumping. I know I have a blow out. I pull over and get out and luckily Rob pulls in behind me. Sure enough, I can see where the sign hit my wheel and gouged it and sliced my tire. The slice caused my tire to really heat up and blow out. It smelled like burning rubber and I had to open the windows.
Rob changed my tire. My spare is a spare and I have tire and wheel replacement for road hazard. I am going to need to replace both, plus, I have a "maintenance required" light on for my 55,ooo. check. Rob has to go to Seattle on Thursday for his annual flight check out, so we decided to take a deep breath and change plans. My car is safe for me to go to the Lexus dealership back in Albuquerque for repairs and maintenance. Rob will go on to Santa Rosa, pick up the RV and then drive it back to Albuquerque and we will stay at the FamCamp on the Air Force Base until he is finished with his training. It is easy for him to fly to Seattle from Albuquerque.
So, we parted ways.
The Lexus people were really nice. They will replace my tire and wheel, which are covered, will do my maintenance and replace my Air conditioning filter which is not due until 60K, but there is an odor so they will do it now. They told me they have the tire, but will have to order the Wheel and it won't be in until Thurs. I said no problem, we are staying in town.
They gave me a loaner car (nice GS 300) and I went off to Kirtland to see if we could get an RV spot. No problem. I paid for a week. Now, the only problem is that Rob will not arrive for another 2 hours. So, Bella and I went for a walk and then went to the BX and looked around. I threw my running shoes away because they were pretty worn down, so I looked for some new ones.
We still had about an hour to go so we grabbed some food and waited for Rob.
When he pulled up and I led him to our spot we were in a time crunch. The storm was coming. It was really windy and threatening rain. I was afraid that was going to mean hail again.
We quick as could be leveled the side (we have 3 slide outs on the driver's side of the 5th wheel, so we always have to put it up on at least one block and sometimes two). We got it up and then hooked up power. Rob wanted to quit, but I said no, let's get the truck unhooked and then we can just go in. It was cold and windy, but we were actually able to get leveled out, unhooked, power and water hooked up and Bella's fence up. Then we went in and finished the inside. We even put up the antenna and dialed in all my favorite broadcast stations.
We had our dinner watched my favorite programs and went to bed.
The stress is off. The truck is fixed, Rob can get to Seattle, he knows I am in a safe place while he is gone and my car is in the shop getting fixed and more importantly cleaned inside and out. It was a nightmarish mess.
All is well, good night!
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