Clovis, NM -- On to Canyon, TX
Currently in Canyon, TX 68 degrees High 72 Low 41
The trip Thursday from Alamogordo to Clovis, 222.2 miles, was uneventful. Forecast was for winds gusting to 35. Usually wind increases in the afternoon, so we departed around 7:30 am, arriving in Clovis right at noon. We fueled up just outside Roswell, NM, so not only had we arrived ahead of the winds, but had the afternoon to look at weather maps to judge future conditions and to relax.
Good thing, too, for after we walked about half a mile to a cache, and returned, wind picked up and a rain squall moved through. This happened about 4 times late afternoon yesterday. As we watched the radar map we saw storm "tracks" moving west over Cannon Air Force Base or east of us -- fortunately missing us! Strong wind gusts occurred a couple of times, but buildings to the west of us along with a fence did offer some protection from the winds. We hope to continue being "lucky" (if that is what it is called!) regarding avoiding these bursts. We did not experience any hail....we hope that streak continues!
We ran the heater this morning. It was 39, after all! We need to remember this cool weather as the season progresses into summer! Remind us, would you please?! Looking at the forecast tonight, we just might need the furnace once again! Terrific, we say!
Our trip today was a long one--93.6 miles! Now we did lose an hour, so we dilly-dallied around so that we were ready to depart around 9 MDT, 10 CDT, which got us here by 12 noon. Driving US 60 from Clovis to Canyon was easy, as it is two lanes east and west bound, with a speed limit of 75. If you are a frequent reader, you know that our preferred speed is 60, so we continued to move steadily down the road, comfortably on the 2-lane highway providing ease in passing for all those intent on meeting if not exceeding the speed limit.
We are set up in Palo Duro RV Park, on the road to Palo Duro State Park, ready to explore and enjoy the Canyon. We chose this park for its proximity to the Canyon and because it is Freedom Resort
Park--20% discount. It is also Good Sam and AAA, We have a nice long and wide site--overall, pretty nice. Site is gravel, and if it does rain (again, looks like! Understand they had hail last night, too.) there could be puddles. Like we said--we have successfully pushed all those storms out of this area for the duration of our stay!
We shall continue to monitor the radar maps, "pushing" all the storm tracks: tornadic, high winds, hail and strong (whatever strong means! Probably what went over us in Clovis!), ahead of us, and to the north or south....! You think that is possible? We hope so!
So we are ready to enjoy the sites of this area and "rest" for a few days!
Later! Roving Riders, ready to be SWIRVIN around this area, exploring and enjoying!
The trip Thursday from Alamogordo to Clovis, 222.2 miles, was uneventful. Forecast was for winds gusting to 35. Usually wind increases in the afternoon, so we departed around 7:30 am, arriving in Clovis right at noon. We fueled up just outside Roswell, NM, so not only had we arrived ahead of the winds, but had the afternoon to look at weather maps to judge future conditions and to relax.
We ran the heater this morning. It was 39, after all! We need to remember this cool weather as the season progresses into summer! Remind us, would you please?! Looking at the forecast tonight, we just might need the furnace once again! Terrific, we say!
Our trip today was a long one--93.6 miles! Now we did lose an hour, so we dilly-dallied around so that we were ready to depart around 9 MDT, 10 CDT, which got us here by 12 noon. Driving US 60 from Clovis to Canyon was easy, as it is two lanes east and west bound, with a speed limit of 75. If you are a frequent reader, you know that our preferred speed is 60, so we continued to move steadily down the road, comfortably on the 2-lane highway providing ease in passing for all those intent on meeting if not exceeding the speed limit.
We are set up in Palo Duro RV Park, on the road to Palo Duro State Park, ready to explore and enjoy the Canyon. We chose this park for its proximity to the Canyon and because it is Freedom Resort
We shall continue to monitor the radar maps, "pushing" all the storm tracks: tornadic, high winds, hail and strong (whatever strong means! Probably what went over us in Clovis!), ahead of us, and to the north or south....! You think that is possible? We hope so!
So we are ready to enjoy the sites of this area and "rest" for a few days!
Later! Roving Riders, ready to be SWIRVIN around this area, exploring and enjoying!
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