Matt's New Mexico (Formerly Airstream) Adventure

[Matt]

In certain times of day the sun plays off the minerals in the rocks making the mountain give off hues of red and green.  If I can get a decent sunset photo I’ll be sure to tag you.

[Matt]

New washer and dryer showed up yesterday.  Very excited to wash 3 deserts worth of dust out of my jeans.  I may run a test pair through the dryer to see if it helps with my new post-dad bod fit.  In 10 years I’ve never dried any of my IH gear so I’m waffling a bit.  Feel free to talk me down off of or push me over the ledge.

[sabergirl]

Just do it, Matt! I tumble dry all my denim. May cause a little shrinkage, but no detrimental effects. Spin cycle in the washer is what can be tricky. But with inside-out pre-submerged(wet) denim, even that is usually nbd.

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[Matt]

My new washer has no agitator so I’m pumped.  Sadly we did not spring for the model that has a Premium Denim setting!?!?

We’ve been getting our new resident logistics together for the past week.  So far our kids are getting free breakfast and lunch at school and we’re on Medicaid because we haven’t worked for a year.  Excuse me while I put on my $400 pair of jeans so I can sit on my new couch and watch my robot vacuum clean while I watch my new QLED 4K tv. 

[Chris]

@sabergirl:

Just do it, Matt! I tumble dry all my denim. May cause a little shrinkage, but no detrimental effects. Spin cycle in the washer is what can be tricky. But with inside-out pre-submerged(wet) denim, even that is usually nbd.

This is the way.

[Matt]

This is the way.

[Matt]

I dried my jeans and they didn’t explode.  It really brought out the fades actually.

[Matt]

The Tin Palace and I will be leaving for her new home in Chicago tomorrow. Then it’s on to Maryland to see family and retrieve belongings.  I’ll try to post some over the next few days.  Mixed feelings.  Got my first shot today and my new drivers license so it’s all settling in.  I’ll miss this thread.  It’s been fun.

[Chris]

@Matt:

I’ll miss this thread.  It’s been fun.

Same.

[Matt]

[Snowy]

@Chris:

@Matt:

I’ll miss this thread.  It’s been fun.

Same.

Same.

[Matt]

13 hour drive today through NM, TX, OK and MO.  Not a single photo taken.  Coffee and popcorn only.  Two days left to go. 

[Snowy]

@Matt:

13 hour drive today through NM, TX, OK and MO.  Not a single photo taken.  Coffee and popcorn only.  Two days left to go. 

Am sure the aftermath of that would not be a pretty sight - thanks for saving us from that scene.

[Matt]

I accidentally took a wrong turn off an exit in St Louis yesterday and found myself in the middle of a National Park…

[Matt]

As an aside, I don’t recommend driving 2000 miles in 2 days.  I feel awful.  It was striking to see the transition from spring in the desert to spring in the East.  I haven’t seen green in a while.  The Tin Palace has been moved along to a new home and we’re grateful for our time with her.  She’ll be living on a farm with plenty of room to run and play.  Goodbye old friend.  Thanks for the memories.

[Giles]

Goodbye Tin Palace, we'll miss you…..

[Matt]

For as many beautiful things I’ve seen on the road, I can’t discount the beautiful things available at home…

[zhivago]

What a splendid adventure!! Thanks for bringing us along!!

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[Manticore]

A truly wonderful adventure and thank you for taking us all along for the ride @Matt .

[Matt]

Last meal in Maryland.  I leave tomorrow morning to haul the rest of our stuff back home.

Soft crab sandwich on Italian bread with tomatoes and my father-in-law’s homemade tomatillo salsa and a Chardonnay…