Saturday, May 2, 2009 - Neosho MO
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Blooming Yucca, Valley of Fires, Carrizozo NM, April 28, 2009
This headwind is getting old
My gas mileage has been falling steadily and is now down to about 6-1/4 mpg from the long term average of about 8-3/4. At least gas prices are low - my last fill up was at $1.769.
There is Verizon Broadband access in Vinita OK
What a nice surprise. On my way to Neosho MO I stopped at the Wal-Mart in Vinita OK to punch down the bread and take advantage of the high speed Verizon EVDO connection I stumbled on there. If I hadn't been able to check Verizon's coverage map and confirm there is EVDO service in Neosho MO I would have called it a day and stayed in Vinita for the night.
This leak is getting old too
What an unpleasant surprise. Remenber my A Tale of Two Leaks last fall? This is the first time it's rained on the rig enough to test for leaks since my resealing of the Fantastic Fans and the air conditioner way back in December. Well, I found water under the desk today. Grumble.....
Night camp
Wal-Mart Supercenter in Neosho MO
Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #499, 5505 W Owen K. Garriott Rd, Enid, OK 73703 - (580) 237-7963
- Nice level parking
- Verizon cell phone service- Very good
- Verizon EVDO Broadband service - Good service
- Find other Wal-Marts in the area
- Check the weather here
Norden Bombsight training at Deming NM
During the Second World War, Deming was again the designated location for a training base. This time, the Deming Army Air Base was established east of town to train young airmen in the use of the secret Norden bombsight. The trainees were processed in groups of 500 every 6 weeks, and they flew their missions in the 150 AT-11 Beechcraft trainers, designated the Kansan, each armed with up to 10 practice bombs.