Matt's New Mexico (Formerly Airstream) Adventure

[Matt]

Looks like this was a duplicate post. Sorry.

[Matt]

Same.

[Chris]

@Matt:

Can anyone tell me why Texas does not allow anyone under 7 to get a flu shot without a prescription but anyone can wear a gun into the Walmart to buy children’s NyQuil for when their kid does get sick?

Also why is the speed limit here 75?  On a 2 way two lane road separated only by faded yellow lines and prayer?

[Palmer]

You'll be thankful for the 80mph speed limit in West Texas. Well, maybe not since you're pulling a trailer.

[Matt]

Yeah, I get passed by tumbleweeds with that thing.

[Chris]

Seriously, though- when you're doing 80mph and don't see another car for 45 minutes, it starts to make sense.

(The speed limit question, that is; I've got nothing for you on the first question. That doesn't make a lot of sense to me, either…)

Are you still planning to go to El Paso, or have current events caused you to reassess your itinerary?

[Matt]

Hueco Tanks will be the closest we get to El Paso. It’s about an hour away and I think we’ll skip that day trip.

[Matt]

It’s official.  I’m a shitkicker…

[Matt]

Checking in from the hammock…

[Matt]

When you camp with an RV a good camp rug is essential.  This is our camp rug.  I got it because I love Twin Peaks…

[Chris]

@Matt:

It’s official.  I’m a shitkicker…

Congratulations?

[Matt]

It means it is now our God given right to school our children without having to submit detailed supporting documentation to the government throughout the year.  And I may need a passport to visit the other 49 states.

[Matt]

Made vegetarian enchiladas last night.  Drank this while making them.  Excellent…

[Matt]

San Angelo State Park in San Angelo, TX…

[Matt]

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate.  I’ll be cooking our turkey by burying it in our fire pit with some coal.  It’s currently thawing in a garbage bag outside…

[Matt]

Turkey time…

[Chris]

Fire pit turkey sounds interesting.

How's San Angelo?  I haven't been there in forever.

[Matt]

It’s cool. It’s definitely getting more barren as we progress towards Big Bend. There’s an Air Force base across the lake so the sky isn’t as dark as it was at our park in Coleman.  SA the town is a lot bigger too.  We’re knocking out our Xmas shopping now to get out in front since there’s no guarantees once we leave here.  The real challenge is hiding Xmas presents from the kids for the next month.  I may have to bury those too.

[Giles]

@Matt:

I may have to bury those too.

The kids?

[Matt]

If I haven’t done that by now I think we’re good.  It helps that I’m going deaf and drink myself to sleep.  Anyone can be a dad with that power combo.