Season Three on SOLASTRA

Harley feeling right at home December 11,2017  The day had finally arrived to leave for Mexico! We were up at the crack of dawn hustling around the house, getting some last minute packing done, taking showers and using the water and toilets before Dave, the plumber came to help winterize the home.  Dave was punctual as usual wearing a big bright smile. I said hello and asked how he was doing, and he replied, “great…it’s morning!” He always has the best attitude….actually like most South Dakotans! He and Rick got to work right away, turning off the gas, pumping the water out of the pipes and then pouring antifreeze into the pipes. All went smoothly and after locking up and saying goodbye to Raymond (the big horn sheep), we jumped in the car and headed out on our journey to Mexico. We made a brief stop into Newcastle, WY for a quick breakfast. Car was packed to the brim leaving little space for Harley Driving along the highway, Rick was at the wheel, Harley ...

SOLASTRA, last season, anchored in the Sea of Cortez I decided to write this blog prior to take off because I have handed out numerous boat cards already to people with our new blog address on it which has had nothing on it until now. If you want to catch up on previous blogs from the last three seasons, you can find them here:   2016 Blog ,  2015 Blog ,  2014 Blog One week from tomorrow we will be jumping into our SUV which will be loaded for bear. Keeping our fingers crossed that the doors will close with ease. In fact we purchased a new/used SUV with our journey to Mexico in mind. Our Mini Cooper just wouldn't have begun to tolerate the load. Poor Harley will only get a teeny tiny space to curl up for the ride this time. Last year we drove the motorhome which obviously had plenty of room.  So our plan is to leave early morning on Monday the 11th, just after our plumber comes to the house to help us winterize the home. What does winterizing the home ...