aerobic sailing???

[NiceAft]

Did it affect your aim

[OverEasy]

Ever have one of those days when..

[Russ]

Ever have one of those days when..

YES!

[Be Free]

I just back from Albuquerque last night (via San Francisco). Does that count as a New Mexico story?

[Herschel]

I just back from Albuquerque last night (via San Francisco). Does that count as a New Mexico story?

I started to say only if it involved a tarantula, but, since I have an Albuquerque story, too, yes, yours counts, too! My Albuquerque story. Again, the Admiral and I were traveling west on I-40 headed to Escondido, CA in 2021. (In the truck she is the Navigator. ) We stayed at a campground in Albuquerque just off the Interstate. It was a nice one, too. But, upon setting off the next morning, we had to gas up. Pulled into a Love's station and filled my 34 gallon tank just fine, but as we were buckling our seatbelts to head out, a man came running out of the store with an armload of snacks. He was being chased by two truck driver looking guys followed by the lady cashier apparently. The truck drivers tackled the guy in the pavement in front of our truck. They grabbed the haul of snacks and gave them back to the cashier, and the apparent shoplifter stumbled off the property with his head held low. We had our phones out prepped to dial 911 not sure what was developing, but the matter seemed to resolve itself. The moral of this story is "don't shoplift at truck stops; truckers will execute quick justice on you!" Again, failed to check for aerobic heart rate, but it was probably there!

[NiceAft]

Herschel,

It’s time to write a book.

[Russ]

Herschel,

It’s time to write a book.

Agreed,

[FittsFly]

I just back from Albuquerque last night (via San Francisco). Does that count as a New Mexico story?

I started to say only if it involved a tarantula, but, since I have an Albuquerque story, too, yes, yours counts, too! My Albuquerque story. Again, the Admiral and I were traveling west on I-40 headed to Escondido, CA in 2021. (In the truck she is the Navigator. ) We stayed at a campground in Albuquerque just off the Interstate. It was a nice one, too. But, upon setting off the next morning, we had to gas up. Pulled into a Love's station and filled my 34 gallon tank just fine, but as we were buckling our seatbelts to head out, a man came running out of the store with an armload of snacks. He was being chased by two truck driver looking guys followed by the lady cashier apparently. The truck drivers tackled the guy in the pavement in front of our truck. They grabbed the haul of snacks and gave them back to the cashier, and the apparent shoplifter stumbled off the property with his head held low. We had our phones out prepped to dial 911 not sure what was developing, but the matter seemed to resolve itself. The moral of this story is "don't shoplift at truck stops; truckers will execute quick justice on you!" Again, failed to check for aerobic heart rate, but it was probably there!

Yes, be sure you have a bullet proof trailer hitch lock if stopping overnight anywhere along I-40 from gallup to Albuquerque. Its a hobby of the locals to steel trailers,(i suppose they could go for our boat too). southern NM much more Civil in my opinion.

[OverEasy]

Thought this was an interesting bit…. Given that we’re talking about trailer security…

Asked AI the question “ What states have the highest utility trailer thefts?”

The reply:
AI Overview
While there's no definitive ranking of states with the highest utility trailer thefts, several states consistently see high rates of cargo and equipment theft, which often includes utility trailers. The top states for cargo theft in 2024 included Texas, California, and Illinois. These states, along with Florida and Georgia, are also often cited as having high equipment theft rates, according to Penske Truck Leasing and the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

(It matches my own personal experiences over the years where anything not anchored into the ground was targeted by thieves in Texas, Florida and Georgia. Heck, in Texas they don’t even break the hitch lock, they have apparently perfected just pulling the hitch pin so they can steal the hitch too!)

[Russ]

Heck, in Texas they don’t even break the hitch lock, they have apparently perfected just pulling the hitch pin so they can steal the hitch too!)

When I first bought my Mac and was towing it back from Seattle, I bought a lockable hitch pin. I didn't know much about towing and thought it was a good idea since we were parking overnight at a hotel.

Not an issue now as I only tow to the marina and back to storage.

[billybax]

Well, I’m 69 and still at it, so I guess it ain’t that difficult!

That being said, Jan and I are leading our scouts on a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch this summer. For those who don’t know, Philmont is a very large plot of land in northeastern New Mexico, where Scouts can go on 12 day backpacking treks up into the Sangre de Cristo mountains, at altitudes up to 12,500 feet, where they will be virtually on their own for most of the time. We have six scouts going and four adults, and I think our backpacks will weigh about 35-40 pounds. I figure if we can do this, we’re certainly good for sailing for another 10 years!

Jan’s in pink… I’m taking the photo…

I'm 77 and still going strong. I went to Philmont when my son was 14. He's now scoutmaster of the same troop and I went back to Philmont 3 years ago with both my son and 17 YO grandson. Good luck on keeping your pack under 45 pounds. They give you lots of extra cooking equipment and a rain fly for the crew to carry. My pack was 54 lbs the first time I went but kept it around 45 the last time. Sailing is good for the body and the soul. I hope to continue with my 26x at least 10 more years.

[kmclemore]

I'm 77 and still going strong. I went to Philmont when my son was 14. He's now scoutmaster of the same troop and I went back to Philmont 3 years ago with both my son and 17 YO grandson. Good luck on keeping your pack under 45 pounds. They give you lots of extra cooking equipment and a rain fly for the crew to carry. My pack was 54 lbs the first time I went but kept it around 45 the last time. Sailing is good for the body and the soul. I hope to continue with my 26x at least 10 more years.

I’ve bought some lighter weight things that Philmont would normally distribute, like dining fly, tents, etc., so hopefully we lost some pounds before even arriving. My base weight before water and food is currently 23 lbs.!

[OverEasy]

Do they allow packs that light..?

[Herschel]

Well, folks, I did it again. Close to aerobic boating. Took the Admiral and one of her lady friends cruising down the St. Johns River. Anchored in a secluded bend off the main channel where I have often stopped for a picnic. While we were on the hook, what to my surprise came "steaming" around the bend---the Barbara Lee paddle boat. She is a real paddle boat with working paddles both port and starboard sets. So, in addition to the 90 degree heat and usual gymnastics of cruising a river and anchoring, there was this pleasant, but unexpected "close encounter" with a big guy. And even an alligator came out to check the passing scene, but I did not get that pic. I think I earned my aerobic workout to day.






We were able to catch up with her near the railroad bridge as we waited for the bridge to clear of trains and open, so we followed her through. cool day.

[Be Free]

Great pics. Thanks.