Mobile Maintenance Bro, “Yea sorry but it looks like your water heater tank is cracked, you’ll have to replace the whole thing.”
Marc, “The whole thing, why not just the tank?”
MMB, “Heck it’s only $600 plus installation and you get a new water heater plus a warranty.”
Marc, “My water heater is fine and if it’s running why do I need a warranty?”
MMB, “At least it will look really nice and brand new.”
Marc, “Thanks Bro, I’ll install myself when I get back…here’s your $85. You’ve been a real champ.”
Marc to Joan, “I may have forgotten to drain the water heater for the freeze but the good news is we’re gonna get a pretty new one.”
We started out this morning and set a destination of Truth or Consequences, Joanie had read an article in the Wall Street Journal about it as an up and coming “artsy-fartsy” town. Heck, Ted Turner has a few places there so it must be nice. When we spoke to our friend Geraldine, who is from NM, she said TandC was always known as a meth town…uh oh. Long story short, don’t be afraid to read the WSJ but always listen to Geraldine when visiting NM.
Along the route we stopped at White Sands National Park, over 275 miles of very white sand. And like all stops Joanie tried her best to march across as much of the sand dunes as possible. White Marc now has a tint of pink!
Decided not to stay in TandC, found a great RV park near Elephant Butte Lake, one of the few wet spots in NM. Thinking maybe Petrified Forest tomorrow…
Lotolocks in Ruidoso.
Last time we saw Billy was in Hico.
Still smiling.
Joanie…come down.
Marco…come up.
Nice white backdrop for Little Al.
Little Al got to be Big Al for just a moment.
On the boardwalk, got to keep sand out of my shoes.
I think we all knew Rosemary would end up there.
Got the stamp.
Heads Up…
Don’t know, Joanie just had to capture the beauty.
Just passing through.
Home for one night.
Grillin and chillin.
Segment 3.
McGaffs On The Fly 
Temporary fix on tthe crack could be accomplished with 3m 5200 marine adhesive. great stuff. Enjoy your trip.
Al[X]
Al Satterfield
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Thanks Al, I bypassed the water heater but may give that a shot at next stop.
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I didn’t know White Sands was so near San Antonio? The things you learn?? Hmmmm
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I noticed that, may have to stop by for some tacos.
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You live an exciting life Marc. Although, the water heater thing would have been a little too much excitement for me. And yes, lots of weed and meth around artsy-fartsy towns in southern New Mexico. I’m loving this trip! Makes me want to get back on the road.
Jerome Davidson jeromedavidson@sbcglobal.net
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Time for you to get out Jerome, start close first. Back to the coast would be a great start.
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