I have returned to Gallup after spending the past 20 days on the road, traveling from place to place sharing the news about Manuelito Navajo Children's Home . . . and squeezing some good time in with family and friends along the way.
Let me recap. In the past 20 days, I have:
- Visited 6 states (New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado)
- "Lived" in 3 time zones (MST, CST & Arizona, which does not recognize DST)
- Driven 4,744 miles
- Spent $937.69 on fuel and service
- Experienced the ecstasy of 20.56 mpg on March 25 (and when you're driving a V8 Ford Explorer . . . that's fantastic!). Of course, I also endured 14.66 mpg on April 4-5 . . . ugh!
- Found that the cheapest gasoline from Phoenix to Tulsa was actually in Phoenix and Tulsa; the most expensive was in Red Mesa, Colorado ($3.57 for 85 octane unleaded).
- Dined at Braum's 9 times, at Cracker Barrel 8 times, and Rosa's 5 times. I also visited dozens of other eating establishments.
- Climbed to 8,900 feet elevation (at Cloudcroft, N. Mex.) and descended to 744 feet above sea level (at Tulsa).
- Spoke to 4 congregations and worshiped with a few more.
- Saw many good friends I had not seen in a long time.
Did I tell you it was snowing in Gallup, at the moment? April 8 and snow . . . thunder snow! You gotta love western New Mexico!
2 comments:
Jeff, You've got to let me know when you come to the Parker/Plano/North Dallas area as I'd love to visit with you. Glad you made it home safely. - Norm
Norm, I will be in Lewisville in June and Arlington at the end of July. I will also be coming to DFW a couple of times in the Fall.
I would love to get together.
Jeff
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