Author Archives: Jim@HiTek

After spending a month and 3 days in Pahrump, the balmy 80F temperatures had slipped to the low 70’s, the nights were getting rather coolish in the low 40’s, but down in Mexico San Felipe’s weather was getting comfortable. So…it … Continue reading →

It was really enjoyable here in Pahrump. As I said last time, I’ve never been here before, have never driven on highway 160 or 372. Sure, I’ve taken US95 north out of LV, but never bothered to visit Pahrump. Didn’t … Continue reading →

It’s my kind of town, Pahrump is…I didn’t expect much from it before I came here, I just planned on staying 3 nights, ship the package I intended to ship, do some shopping and then move on to the area … Continue reading →

The next morning in Tonopah was very pleasant…and I was so close to Pahrump with the numerous shipping business there that there was no real hurry. It’s just 2.5 hours away. So I could dally here a while in Tonopah … Continue reading →

While parked in Winnemucca, spent a couple hours on Wifi trying to mesh my trip plans with shipping the oscilloscope to the buyer I’d sold to on eBay. I had rejected an offer, actually two offers, for the o’scope previously … Continue reading →

I’ve added a new post to the RV repair section of the blog about the Winnebago’s tendency to develop leaks around the front windows. And my DIY attempt at reducing the possibility of having to do a $3300 repair. If … Continue reading →

I’d like to backtrack slightly here and mention that the trip I took on US-395 from Burns, Oregon to Walla Walla, Washington and back, was really very interesting and scenic. An easy drive for my 35 foot RV with attached car, … Continue reading →

And now it’s mid-September (blog time) and my son contacts me to let me know my daughter and her BF are going to be in Walla Walla where he lives so I should come up to visit. OK, it’s a one day … Continue reading →

The eclipse was fun, but I wanted to get outta town. Not much in Vale. They do have three or so excellent restaurants but nothing much else. I did find a bar with some microbrews on tap  and good food, but … Continue reading →

My first visit to Burns was only for a week. When I left, it was to head for Vale, Oregon where I had a reservation at the RV park there. Attraction was that the park would be in the path of … Continue reading →