Captain Kevin did have to deal with many steep grades, forcing him to manage the Smitanic's transmission and speed while passing slower trucks on the up hills. Then he was seen shifting to using the engine brake at the proper moments on down hills while maintaining momentum and control thru curves that were marked 45 mph.
The days temperature went from a warm 65 to well into the 90s as Mountain time was entered near the boarder of Idaho.
The Ambassador RV Resort (yes it has a pool therefore 'resort') promised nice level pads with grass and concrete patio. Check in was a breeze since the fee was prepaid and included the 10% Good Sam's club discount. The clerk reviewed the park layout , internet passwords, shower and laundry codes, and cable stations. The assigned site was a pull thru on the end-cap with a nice shade tree, and was close to the dog walk.
The Ambassador RV Resort (yes it has a pool therefore 'resort') promised nice level pads with grass and concrete patio. Check in was a breeze since the fee was prepaid and included the 10% Good Sam's club discount. The clerk reviewed the park layout , internet passwords, shower and laundry codes, and cable stations. The assigned site was a pull thru on the end-cap with a nice shade tree, and was close to the dog walk.
The Airport was across the street, Kevin was sad that this proximity to an airport means it was a no drone zone. After the rig was all hooked up, Kevin made a call to his cousin Susie and her husband Glenn to see when would be a good time to meet up. Susie reviewed her, normally blank, calendar and discovered Thursday is wide open so “let's plan on dinner tonight”!
The dinner was at Susie and Glenn's favorite Mexican restaurant . As the group entered the establishment Glenn and Sue were greeted by all, clearly they have been there before. Kevin immediately began to banter with the wait staff Alfredo who gave it right back to him.
The dinner was at Susie and Glenn's favorite Mexican restaurant . As the group entered the establishment Glenn and Sue were greeted by all, clearly they have been there before. Kevin immediately began to banter with the wait staff Alfredo who gave it right back to him.
After a great meal it was back to Susie and Glenn's house for dessert. The house was immaculately decorated with both western and more ornate artifacts from their past.
Susie had all sorts of collectables with wonderful stories. Some were family historical items and others were just old but had equally good stories.
Heads of various animals were displayed caribou, elk, deer, grizzly and several black bars. Theresa thought about how Glenn should be introduced to her Brother, Tom (aka Charlie). They would compare stories and become inseparable! Two peas in the hunting pod!
Glenn continued the tour to the garage where his current project and pride and joy resided, a red 1966 Mustang convertible. Theresa drooled and recalled her first car, a 67 Mustang hard top. Not nearly as classy as this one, but she could defiantly entertain the concept of owning a vintage Mustangs.
Heads of various animals were displayed caribou, elk, deer, grizzly and several black bars. Theresa thought about how Glenn should be introduced to her Brother, Tom (aka Charlie). They would compare stories and become inseparable! Two peas in the hunting pod!
Glenn continued the tour to the garage where his current project and pride and joy resided, a red 1966 Mustang convertible. Theresa drooled and recalled her first car, a 67 Mustang hard top. Not nearly as classy as this one, but she could defiantly entertain the concept of owning a vintage Mustangs.
Glenn then shared his artesian collection of hunting rifles, classic hand guns, and fire arms, all very skillfully placed in vaults for safety. Kevin marveled at the precision and artistry of all the vintage and more current fire arms. Glen works for a subsidiary of Colt and heads the Sales team in customer manufacturing of their product so the arsenal was very impressive and extensive!
Out in the side pasture was their horse, Cookie. Glenn cut up some carrots so Theresa could get close and give Cookie the treat! Cookie was one of the horses they had when Glenn and Sue lived in NC. Kevin and Theresa took the Scouts of troop 216 to ride the horses that Glenn and Sue had. Kassel loved the experience with the horses and enjoyed meeting his dads cousin Sue.
Susie served everyone ice cream and Kevin commented on how special it was to hear all the wonderful stories that go with all the collected items. He and Theresa thought they should be captured so that the stories can be passed on for future generations of Smits/Berfields. Perhaps Kiehl should call Susie and help her get started with documenting that family history.
Susie served everyone ice cream and Kevin commented on how special it was to hear all the wonderful stories that go with all the collected items. He and Theresa thought they should be captured so that the stories can be passed on for future generations of Smits/Berfields. Perhaps Kiehl should call Susie and help her get started with documenting that family history.
A future Podcast from Mr. Opinion in the works.
Big Thank You to Glenn and Susie!
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