missed the chili pepper drop

The weather is pushing us on west. We wanted to stay in Las Cruces, NM for new years eve to watch the 15' lighted chili pepper drop 90' in a downtown celebration tonight but a strong cold front is moving in, so we're moving out. Terry will have to stow the water and sewer lines for at least two more nights. He's getting tired of that!
Yesterday we drove down to El Paso to tourist around.
We'll see Barb on Friday and get our motorcycle out of their garage. They were soooo kind to let us leave it there during our tour back to Nebraska. We're looking forward to riding weather ahead!
Tonight we're in Benson, AZ. Dinner was at the Mi Casa Restaurant.
A little hole in the wall and kinda scary looking. Took a leap of faith from the Yelp reviews. It was fantastic! And the carrot cake is served with a spoon.... to scoop up all the gooey rum sauce. Oh my!

watch the weather on the passes

Headed west out of Roswell on hwy 70 today to go to Las Cruces. We made a late start this morning to be at the 7,500 ft. summit in the afternoon hoping that it would be clear. It was clear and dry except near Mescalero. Pretty!

Roswell

You never know what you'll see in Roswell

Christmas in the sticks of Texas

We were grounded yesterday (Christmas day) due to high winds so lounged around watching movies, planning future routing, and even played Rummikub.
Blue sky today and we're on the move again. I always like moving day! I'm done with where we are and looking forward to seeing/doing what is next.

Trout fishing

Yesterday we hiked the river with my brother and watched him trout fish. Along the way found a bottle tree. Today we christened our new grill with the trout wrapped in foil. Good eating and no mess. A Christmas season to remember.

Oklahoma

Arrived Broken Bow State Park where we are all alone for four nights

Finally heading south

Eighteen nights in Nebraska and tomorrow we head south. Yea!
Camp A Way in Lincoln and recently Pine Grove near Gretna (both on i80 with noise 24/7) have been our most expensive per night stays. We look forward to getting out of here to cheaper campgrounds, cheaper gas, cheaper diesel, and new sights.
Ready to move on!

Fuel in Topeka, Kansas. Diesel $2.85!! WOWZERS! Regular $2.16

On Monday night we were in Bartlesville, OK for a two night stay.
SHREDDED lettuce salad with choice of homemade Garlic dressing (mmmmmm! ), or Ranch or Blue Cheese! Also notice the slices of white bread, individually wrapped, in the basket of "wafers."

 

Bartlesville, OK is home to the famous (since 1946) Hot Hamburger. Two slices toast topped with a half pound burger, fresh made french fries, and "gravy over all." If only they served beer!

North of Bartlesville is Dewey, Oklahoma

 

Drilled in 1914 and the town of Barnsdall, OK left it in the middle of their street.