I'm now 14 days from proposed departure from middle TN. I have my outbound trip laid out weather permitting. The driving factor for us if possible, is to be to Cave Creek AZ in 5 days. I was looking at the 1-40 route and have decided its a no go. I know weather apps are **** when looking out 14 days, but weather here in middle TN is not looking good. It will likely change, and even if it did snow a few days before departure, the roads would likely be cleared, but its the cold temps west bound I'm wanting to avoid. A quick look at the weather along the I-40 for Oklahoma for example, shows day time temps low 40's, with night time temps in lower 20's. I really want to de-winterize my trailer at the first nights stop. So I liked at route (B) south out of Memphis down to Dallas then catch the 20. Night time temps in the Dallas area a predicted to be mid to high 30's. Second night we will layover in Midland TX then day 3 on into El Paso for (2) nights to see our son stationed at Fort Bliss. Next day on into Cave Creek. Day 1- (533 mi) Day 2- (453 mi) Day 3- (319 mi).
From Cave Creek we will head on over to Rancho Jurupa CA (Riverside) to visit the in-laws. By 15 Jan, we will be done with the family visits then me and the misses will slow down and head for coast eventually, arriving back in TN beginning Feb.
Tow vehicle (Ford F-250 S/D) is ready to roll. Just finished changing fuel filters, oil and filter, put snug top back on truck
We have been retired for 18 months and this will be our first trip back to where we lived most our lives
Starting to get ecited
-WC
