The answer was blowing in the wind

Yesterday we were the first overnighters to arrive at the Elk City/Clinton KOA campground and this morning we were the last to leave. Can’t say we didn’t get our money’s worth.

On the way out we cleaned out the fridge and we donated our leftover food to the same man who helped us with the electrical repairs last night so that was good.

The first thing we noticed this morning was that the wind was just as bad, and maybe a little worse than it was yesterday and that always presents a significant challenge. It was all that and more as we hit as strong a head wind as we have ever driven in on the way to Amarillo.

It took 20 gallons of gas to go 140 miles from our last fill up in Oklahoma to Amarillo. Not a recipe for good economy.

But we arrived – about 45 minutes later than we anticipated due to the high winds.

Once at Stater’s Acres RV business we reacquainted ourselves with the owners, who are very nice and accommodating and unpacked the trailer and then retraced our steps to Oklahoma City where we spent the night.

We also removed the trailer battery which we will take home and put back on the trickle charger for the return trip in January.

Unfortunately my camera seems to be on the fritz so again, no photos for today.

We checked into our hotel in Oklahoma City and then went to our favorite restaurant here – Texas Roadhouse for a steak dinner.

During the day a man from the Army museum at Fort Leonard Wood (Missouri) returned my call about some World War II artifacts we want to donate from Joan’s father’s memorabilia. They are awaiting our arrival tomorrow afternoon so they can see what, if anything, they would like to keep.

So it’ll be up early and out.

Mileage out: 30826

Time out: 8:58 a.m.

Mileage in: 31001 (trailer drop at Stater’s Acres)

Time in: 12:20 p.m. (at Stater’s Acres)

Time in Oklahoma City 5 p.m.