My grandfather worked the natural gas fields in Midland and Odessa in the 50s. Your video brought childhood memories. Smiled throughout the video I'm 79
I am addicted to your videos and I enjoy your travels . I dreamed of doing what you both are doing with my wife. I’m retired truck driver of 45 years I still have my cdl license/ A I do a little bit of part time driving for my Sisters business, the only problem is my wife owns a small Korean restaurant in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, so I can’t pick up and go, but it’s still a on going dream, I have travel this country and it’s beautiful, but I was working, I love to travel and drive so much, I still hope. God bless you both and your families. Stay safe.
Just love your rig ! The entire setup is great since you updated to an actual live tandem setup. I have had class A pushers since the 90's. Now that children are grown and we are both retired. Your type of setup would be perfect. Unfortunately, my health took a dive a few years ago. Unable to do now so our travels are with you and Suite Travels, Switch Up and Traveling Robert. You guys remind me of the way my wife of 47 years and myself enjoy being with one another. God Bless you all !
Hello friend, we are absolutely honored to follow your work, we are immensely happy and grateful to share your amazing work with us, we admire every work shared by you, congratulations for the excellent work we wish you success friend, another subscriber here
What an incredible RV! I loved how you touze film your journey. I'm hooked! You've another subscriber for life. God's good blessings and may He keep you safe.
Thousand Trails has been going downhill for a few years now, but they should absolutely be ashamed of those roads. Don't they know how many people watch your channel?😊
I’m glad that you guys made it to Arizona safely and that the weather wasn’t any worse than some high winds. Sondra, you crack me up with your apprehension and anxiety with low bridges, big humps and deep pot holes, etc. because that is how I am when my hubby is driving and it drives him a little nuts. The places that you take us are places I would never see otherwise and for that I thank you. Enjoy your time in Quartzite. Until next Thursday …
LOL, Christy, Sondra is always looking at those road conditions and always making comments. She definitely freaks out on so many things. Sometimes her shrieking scares the "you know what out of me"!
My husband feels the same way. He says that I “shriek” when there is no reason to do that. My side of the story is that I don’t know there is no reason until whatever has passed. I can’t imagine how bad I would be in your big rig setup … yikes!
Love you guys!! I drove that "oil corridor" back in 1970. I had forgotten how BORRRRR-ING that stretch of road is.. I was on a trip from San Diego to Ft Hood TX, a trip of 1394 miles, and I did it in 24 hours.. Pecos brings back a "fun" memory... It was around 2am and the roadside sign I passed said "Pecos 10 miles".. Then what seemed like just seconds, there was another sign that said "Pecos 5 miles".. I needed gas and there was a 24 hour station in Pecos, so I stopped. After getting my gas, I mentioned to the attendant that there seemed to be two signs next to each other, one saying "Pecos 10 miles" and the other "Pecos 5 miles".. His reply made me decide to ask if I could pull around in back and take a nap.. He said those WERE 5 miles apart.. Its EXTREMELY fortuanate that 1) Interstate 20 in that area is nearly straight and 2) my car's front end alignment was good.. I slept about 3 hours and then got back on the road..
I flew over Midland Tuesday (1/16) night on my way from LAX to DFW. I could see the "Gas Flaring" from the gas burn-off 🔥on all the oil wells at 35K feet. It really was a beautiful thing!
I'm praying for you and your sweet family thank you for all you do and all of your hard work putting the videos out I look forward to seeing you it makes me happy to see how yall are doing .my husband past away 2 months ago and it's tuff with out him we almost made it to our 40th anniversary so yes it makes me happy to see your videos God bless yall see you next time
As a 40 year truck driver, I promise you it drives me up a wall to see these rude guys sit there and take their 30 minute break without a concern for who they’re holding up. In my opinion it’s straight up that I’m limited by the hours I can run and if somebody takes up 30 minutes for no reason that’s money out of my pocket.
Amen, Richard! We're not on a clock but we're very cognizant and sensitive to the fact that the other drivers ARE on a clock! We try to live by the Golden Rule and it's just very infuriating when they don't care about others they are impacting. Oh well....Thanks for commenting and appreciate you watching the channel. Thanks for keeping America rolling!
It’s getting worse every year. I’ve been driving for over 40 years also and I stay away from Pilots at all costs for the same reason. Loves are starting to get bad also. Thanks from a professional driver for being so considerate to our craft 😊
oh my that was so much fun sitting here holding my breath at times ... but enjoying my armchair travels with you. NOW enjoy your time to relax a little. Smiles and hugs from Western Canada (North OK Valley in BC-where we just got a huge dump of Snow).
@@josephalberta1145 used to live in Slave Lake AB for awhile, also in the Yukon where i saw it at -52 with a wind chill around -80 ... BRR. Stay warm =) We did get down to around -29 last weekend. About to snow some more so it's warming up again.
We enjoy your adventures. What a blessing it is to be a couple enjoing each others company and living life. Everytime David laughs, I laugh. God has smiled on you both. 🤗 Be safe on your travels.
As a true Texan, I must let you know the proper pronunciation of Pecos. The proper way to say it is Paycus. Lived in that area for most of my life. Love your channel
Great video..im so impressed u drive that big rig Sondra.. well done. Again today i went along somewhere that ill probably never see with out you ..thank u. Have fun!
I’ve lived in Odessa, Tx for 71 yrs. Oil industry encompasses 1000’s of sq. miles. I’ve been following you since the beginning. Safe travels. Hope to see you on the road.
Another awesome adventure. Just wish then next video is the remainder of your stay. I've been have issues following the continuous progress of your journey 😊
Thanks Jodie. Generally each video is another week. Sometimes we're traveling for days and other times it's a short travel day and a destination. Just depends on what we're doing.
❤❤❤❤❤❤ They are newbie drivers holding up fuel line. I drove 28 years and that was a pet-pev of mine. Get fuel pull up, especially when it's busy. If shopping, go park!!!
Born in Odessa and have spent most of my life running from Houston to Possum Kingdom Lake to the southern pan handle area. Your video brings back a lot of memories. Will be joining y'all (all full time RV'ers) on the road soon as my wife and I retire and hit the road with our "new to us" RV!!!
Great stumbling into you guys yesterday in Quartzite and chatting for a bit. We met the group and had great discussions with everyone about the CDL subject. Jim answered a lot of our questions. Have a great stay in Quartzite and safe travels. Look forward to crossing paths again on the road. Rob and Noni
That's great news and really fun to meet up at the show. Still looking into the CDL issue and don't see any changes but I'll keep researching. Safe travels.
It was a highlight of mine meeting you at the meet up on Thursday. Thank you for all the time and energy you put into producing such wonderful videos. I feel privileged to be able to ride along with you on your adventures. Have a wonderful winter and thanks for stopping in Q so I could meet you. Maybe sometime you’ll visit my state of Michigan.
Our pleasure, Juanita! And thank you for spending part of your day with us in the desert. I'm thinking next year is our time to visit Michigan. I'll have to check but we want to explore the UP and the upper part of MI aroiund Traverse City and Mackinaw. Stay warm in Michigan when you return.
All right. Safe travels . I wish In had a rig like yours. Well then I think about making a turn. Or backing a mile or two. Nope I'm happy with our hybrid Bullet Crossfire. We have all the cross ventilation anyone can ask for! We will keep our eyes open for you. Thank you so much for making your trips so much fun for us. The trip is the destination. Bless you.
Thanks, Doug. There are definite compromises one makes with the RV they select. It's a matter of choosing what is right for your travel style. Our size has never prevented us from going where we want to go. It's definitely different but it's our home and we're super comfy in it.
I appreciate your good attitudes, banter, enjoyment of each other and the travel... You mentioned the MORR channel above, which I also follow... I believe a big part of Matt's popularity is his honestly quirky personality that comes across the video... I expect you all will also have an escalating number of subscribers as the word gets out... Thanks for sharing! 😎
Appreciate that sentiment. Sometimes I feel like we are going to have to call MORR with some of the places we visit and stay overnight. I think we're better prepared now with our live axles.
We’re glad you made it. We left there this morning for a couple of days at our home base. We’d been there for two months. We’ll be back in a couple of weeks. And you’re right, it is more crowded than in years past. We’ve been coming there since 1999 and this is the busiest we’ve seen. We thought we saw your Smart car on our way out today.
Thanks, Terri. There are a couple of Smarts that have the same color scheme as ours in the area where we are camped. Good to know on the crowd conditions...the Big Tent Show will be CRAZY!
You two crack me up! “Going up steep incline mountain pass with high winds” He says, “We’re doomed!” You both laugh 😂 Love the videos! You’re both living the life I have always wanted to live! Stay south!! Oregon is still thawing out!! I miss trucking across the U.S. with my honey (R.I.P.) we hauled for Schneider. Lots of loads in 13 years. (I’m not an operator) but just didn’t have time to stop and smell the roses. The Desert was my Favorite area! I-8 Mile marker 132 Or 133, the biggest Saguaro 🌵 I’ve ever seen! Happy Trails!!
Thank you. It's a cool area to drive and we love coming out here after spending some time out east. It makes us really appreciate the desert scenes and vistas.
Welcome to TEXAS. However if you are in Odessa , you have been in Texas for quite awhile. So sorry that you had a bad experience trying to refuel. Generally Texas truckers are very courteous. I couldn’t feature that you couldn’t get over that railroad track because there are so many big trucks in Texas. I’d be VERY careful going into Mexico, if I were driving a fancy rig like you have, if I were you!
Wonderful video David and Sondra!! Love Sondra's comment at 35:50 about the flyovers. Every time I visit Texas, I am amazed by the flyovers--y'all do your interstates in unique ways! :) And the discussion of stopping at the outlet mall only if there's a What-a-Burger is priceless! :) Safe travels!!
Thank you for watching. We really appreciate your comments on the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.
What a cool and unique setup. My dad will be retiring his rig in a few years and I plan to convert it to doing this job. I might even make a few videos about it!
Another gem, Sondra and David. Loved every minute, from the opening preview, the brief recap, you guys are entering Hollywood territory with your production quality. An hour-long adventure dramedy is what this was. I learned that downtown Odessa and downtown San Elizario are opposites of each other. On that note, I loved your adhoc road game (16:30-18:45) which I named "State that City" (a "punny" name - your humor is contagious). Yes, Pecos only works in Texas. I'd love a peek behind the curtain to see what exactly causes those clocks to change automatically when we cross time zones. This "eclectic" drive down that oil vein on I-20, past the cattle silage, and through the Mars-cape (45:15) was fun because of you. Thank you for a wonderful episode, and I can wait to see what you produce for the century vlog. Safe travels, and next time, do a Whataburger for lunch and save the cheese sandwich for dinner. 😁
That's a great idea on the Whataburger for lunch! Thank you so much for your comments and positive energy. It helps to have great weather but the trip was fun.
Glad someone told you the correct pronunciation of “Paycus!” Have you had their cantaloupes? Fond memories of growing up in El Paso and eating at the Whataburger near campus. My dad was the Registrar/Director of Admissions at UTEP.
Yes, Dennis, our mistake when we added the tandem axle... it should have been a powered axle. Live and learn... that's what we get for not asking the right people!
Great video as always! I would like to go to Quartzsite this time of the year, especially when it’s so cold right now in Michigan. Just have to convince my wife 😉. Enjoy Quartzsite, the big tent and have fun!
Michigan is very cold right now...Quartzsite is very not cold right now...kind of seems like a "no brainer" to me. Good luck on convincing her. Thank you for watching.
I love your videos! I'm hoping you are meeting up with other HDTs! My dream is to buy a set-up like yours and travel. I do love HDT rallies especially Caldwell ID. I'm excited to watch your next video! Thanks for sharing your journey.👍🇺🇸❤
Thank you. Yes, we are in the Quartzsite desert right now with about 20 other HDT rigs. It's quite the scene. We had a potluck last night and we all enjoyed a great meal and fellowship as the sun set.
been there and done that from 2012 - 2021. was fun , made a lot of good friends, still in contact with most , 2001 volvo semi 660. and 2 mobile suites. now live in yuma.
Nice. You were doing it in the HDT before it got crazy! Good for you. Our first trailer was a Mobile Suites Houston. Love the floor plan. Thanks for watching.
19:07 “Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… SUPERMAN!”
If you want Great Mexican food detour into Benson AZ go to Mi Casa it’s a VERY small place on the main drag. Probably not enough room for your rig, but plenty for Pathfinder. It’s run by a couple, the wife cooks and the husband waits tables and serves customers. Only about 8 tables but the BEST Mexican food on the planet. By the way love your videos. I think I’ll subscribe.
Thank you, Tom. We have found very few authentic Mexican food restaurants in the states but we'll have to try Mi Casa out next time. Mi Casa sounds very neat.
I’m in Prudhoe Bay AK, it is +7°, I’m running up and down the beach in my speedo looking for a brake in the ice so I can go swimming and take advantage of this beautiful night. 😜 What gets me when I watch your show (Vlog as some say) is how you two are such a beautiful, wonderful people who are actually living their dream! I personally love is that it really takes me to my happy place. I NEVER see you all spat/argue with one another, even when you all have those days where everything turns to shit, you are laidback and salve your issues, then move on. That is the kinda life I’d like to live, but unfortunately I’m 37 years old now, I’m a FATA$$ who is still single, so I’ll be doing it all alone! I divorced in 2015, got custody of my only child (my son) so he gets to load up in our 58’ toy haul spacecraft RV, and I really enjoy that time I spend with him, but he’s 13 now, and all those girls are starting to fill out, and he’s taken an interest in them, unfortunately. Lol. It will be lonely doing it by myself, when he decides that them girls are far more important then hanging out, riding ATVs, fishing/hunting, and camping of course. You two are VERY LUCKY to have one another!! I get a little jealous when I see your happy travels, because I’d like to have that one day, but being an uglly fattass, but that’s alright with it I reckon. I’ll just look forward to watching your “Vlogs” and that will take me to my happy place. 😊 Y’all be careful out there, I’ll be looking forward to watching your show. 😉 😊
Thank you for watching the channel. Cherish the time you have with your son, it goes quickly. We really enjoyed Prudhoe Bay... but in the summer, not now! Lol 😆 keep warm up there!
Great video! Sondra are you by chance sending a ❤message to your family back home when you bring your hand that has blue nail polish up to your check? Sort of like what Carol Barnett did when she tugged on her ear to say hello to her grandmother. 😊 Y'all are so fun to watch. Thank you
Looks like you got good weather in the "Q". We'll be out that way in a month or so, enjoying a little Sugar Beach time though first. Enjoyed catching up with your travels
So far, John, weather has been good. A little cool today with some sprinkles but the rest of the week looks good. Last week was beautiful. Thank you for the comments. 😃
Great episode. Those steps you were admiring on the back of the truck are flip down yacht mast climbing steps. A good ship chandlery or rigger who builds yacht masts should be able to get them.
About 35 years ago I lived across the river from Quartzsite. It was a lot less organized, but by December there were so many rvs you could walk for miles and never touch the ground 😂 . Well not really but it looked that way.
Wow, Sherry. That's amazing it was like that back then. I thought this was a recent (20 years ago) type of thing. Sounds like the "pilgrimage" to Q has been going on for a long time. Thank you and appreciate your time watching the channel.
At 4:30 Those wern't bad roads, you've never seen bad roads. I was in Odessa a few days ago. Odessa Saskatchewan, which is a town a little bit bigger than the parking lot you spent the night in.
Loved this video! We had to cancel our winter trip to Arizona this year due to many health concerns that surfaced late November. So we'll be visiting the area through your future videos. BTW, if you ever get back through Picacho Peak, it really is a nice campground plus the hike to the top is great. Enjoy your stay!
I am Italian and for me it is surprising to see these enormous spaces of American territory. Of course, these long journeys will require a large consumption of fuel. I wish you a nice trip. 🙂
Thank you. Even living in America, it is amazing to us how much space there is...everywhere. We enjoy the travel and , yes, fuel is consumed in mass quantities!
I think I met you guys in northern Idaho pulled over in Smelterville last year. I’m car camping and will be in quartzsite in a couple of weeks. See you there! LOL!!! 😂
Thousand Trails should be Thousand potholes. Lol. It's so typical of their roads. We love our Airstream trailer because in high winds it still pulls very nicely because the air "streams" over it. A really nice city to explore for their murals is San Angelo, TX. They even have a map to help you locate all the murals. They also have lots of painted sheep all over the city. And be sure to see the International Lily Collection. Also, next time you're in Pecos, stop in and see their museum. It has 3 stories of Texas history. We do everything we can to avoid driving through El Paso. Last time we drove through in 2023, there was lots of construction, narrow lanes, rough roads, and lots of traffic. Loved the video. We've driven that route many times. Oops. Looks like I posted twice by accident. Sorry.
David, your wife should put you in "time out" for not stopping at the outlet stores. That would make me so so mad !! It's like you're on a work schedule. hehe Love watching y'all
Thank you. Yes, we just had one on Thursday with about 50 people showing up! Wow. We'll be here until the show ends so we'll probably meet up with others as we visit the show. Enjoy saying "hi" to everyone.
Next time you’re having strong winds park where the cab points into the wind, it’s more aerodynamic. When I drove big rigs the company safety division told us to stay off over passes and bridges and find a spot to park head into the wind, I regularly pulled 80,000 pounds. Those drivers that park like that a fuel islands. I would jump into the drivers seat if the truck was idling and pull the truck off to the farthest part of the truck stop or park it into the street blocking traffic and call the cops!
Thanks for the comments. We were generally into the wind but they were shifting a bit on that second day. I like the way you handled the trucks sitting in the fuel island!
Ok David…..Livingston Texas here again….Talk about oilfield destinations…Livingston is a hub of natural gas and oil production…..being my specialty of employment, full tour is on for you from how it starts in the ground to how we produce it down the pipeline….See ya in September….
You're on! Send me an email so we can coordinate but that would be a blast! We'll definitely make time in September. Whataburger & full tour of oil/nat gas...doesn't get much better! Thanks
Enjoyed your video and have only heard about Quartzite. Could you do a video explaining how you book campsites and all the details. What do you do while there, etc. how long RVers stay and so on. Thanks
Tip: We stayed last year in San Elizario at Licon Dairy, a Harvest Host about a mile north of your stop. Really nice people and a decent restaurant is connected to the dairy. Just FYI.
The trailer you passed with the steps on the rear door is more than likely some sort of simulator. I used to pull flight simulators for the military where I used to work.
Just loved the vid as it shows what it's like driving a rig of your size in the US. Incredibly informative. I did think you were a little lite on the puns though. Just think of those giant potholes as practice for the outback.
Thanks, Brendan. I don't want to "go to the well too many times" though...Sondra always rolls her eyes with the puns...I'll try to "do better" in the future! Stay cool down under!
Watching some of your older videos from earlier this year and catching up. Really enjoying these.
Awesome, thank you!
My grandfather worked the natural gas fields in Midland and Odessa in the 50s. Your video brought childhood memories. Smiled throughout the video I'm 79
That's super cool. It's a unique area of Texas but we're glad it brought back some great memories. Thanks for sharing.
I am addicted to your videos and I enjoy your travels . I dreamed of doing what you both are doing with my wife. I’m retired truck driver of 45 years I still have my cdl license/ A I do a little bit of part time driving for my Sisters business, the only problem is my wife owns a small Korean restaurant in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, so I can’t pick up and go, but it’s still a on going dream, I have travel this country and it’s beautiful, but I was working, I love to travel and drive so much, I still hope. God bless you both and your families. Stay safe.
Thank you so very much. We are excited to have you along on the journey. Appreciate your service in keeping this country rolling.
Just love your rig ! The entire setup is great since you updated to an actual live tandem setup. I have had class A pushers since the 90's. Now that children are grown and we are both retired. Your type of setup would be perfect. Unfortunately, my health took a dive a few years ago. Unable to do now so our travels are with you and Suite Travels, Switch Up and Traveling Robert. You guys remind me of the way my wife of 47 years and myself enjoy being with one another. God Bless you all !
Sorry to hear about that, Kevin but excited to have you along on the journey. The live axles will be great! Thank you very much.
Hello friend, we are absolutely honored to follow your work, we are immensely happy and grateful to share your amazing work with us, we admire every work shared by you, congratulations for the excellent work we wish you success friend, another subscriber here
Thank you! Cheers! That warms our hearts to hear your comments.
Always love watching your adventures. We are counting the days till we can join you.
Thank you. The time will fly by for sure. What will be your first trip? That's always tough for most.
What an incredible RV! I loved how you touze film your journey. I'm hooked! You've another subscriber for life. God's good blessings and may He keep you safe.
Thank you so much. We enjoy sharing our experiences with everyone. Glad you enjoyed it.
I love that you talk to each other more than listening to the radio! ❤ Safe travels!
Lol 😆 😆 hardly ever have the radio on! 😊 Thanks
Me and my husband love watching you guys ❤you guys are awesome ❤
Thanks so much, Kay. We're excited to have you along on the journey and we appreciate your time watching the channel.
Thousand Trails has been going downhill for a few years now, but they should absolutely be ashamed of those roads. Don't they know how many people watch your channel?😊
I agree, Katie! Maybe next year! We'll check on it.
I agree I would never go back because of it
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its a road. deal with it. get the fuck over it
I’m glad that you guys made it to Arizona safely and that the weather wasn’t any worse than some high winds. Sondra, you crack me up with your apprehension and anxiety with low bridges, big humps and deep pot holes, etc. because that is how I am when my hubby is driving and it drives him a little nuts. The places that you take us are places I would never see otherwise and for that I thank you. Enjoy your time in Quartzite. Until next Thursday …
LOL, Christy, Sondra is always looking at those road conditions and always making comments. She definitely freaks out on so many things. Sometimes her shrieking scares the "you know what out of me"!
My husband feels the same way. He says that I “shriek” when there is no reason to do that. My side of the story is that I don’t know there is no reason until whatever has passed. I can’t imagine how bad I would be in your big rig setup … yikes!
Love you guys!! I drove that "oil corridor" back in 1970. I had forgotten how BORRRRR-ING that stretch of road is.. I was on a trip from San Diego to Ft Hood TX, a trip of 1394 miles, and I did it in 24 hours.. Pecos brings back a "fun" memory... It was around 2am and the roadside sign I passed said "Pecos 10 miles".. Then what seemed like just seconds, there was another sign that said "Pecos 5 miles".. I needed gas and there was a 24 hour station in Pecos, so I stopped. After getting my gas, I mentioned to the attendant that there seemed to be two signs next to each other, one saying "Pecos 10 miles" and the other "Pecos 5 miles".. His reply made me decide to ask if I could pull around in back and take a nap.. He said those WERE 5 miles apart.. Its EXTREMELY fortuanate that 1) Interstate 20 in that area is nearly straight and 2) my car's front end alignment was good.. I slept about 3 hours and then got back on the road..
Oh man! You are soooo fortunate! Wow! Great story. Get some rest! 😁😁🤣
I flew over Midland Tuesday (1/16) night on my way from LAX to DFW. I could see the "Gas Flaring" from the gas burn-off 🔥on all the oil wells at 35K feet. It really was a beautiful thing!
that is very cool, Adam. Thanks for sharing.
I'm praying for you and your sweet family thank you for all you do and all of your hard work putting the videos out I look forward to seeing you it makes me happy to see how yall are doing .my husband past away 2 months ago and it's tuff with out him we almost made it to our 40th anniversary so yes it makes me happy to see your videos God bless yall see you next time
You are so welcome and sorry for your loss. We're excited to have you along on the journey. Lots more to see this summer.
My condolences @daydaydueitt6541. I’m sorry for the loss of your husband
As a 40 year truck driver, I promise you it drives me up a wall to see these rude guys sit there and take their 30 minute break without a concern for who they’re holding up. In my opinion it’s straight up that I’m limited by the hours I can run and if somebody takes up 30 minutes for no reason that’s money out of my pocket.
Amen, Richard! We're not on a clock but we're very cognizant and sensitive to the fact that the other drivers ARE on a clock! We try to live by the Golden Rule and it's just very infuriating when they don't care about others they are impacting. Oh well....Thanks for commenting and appreciate you watching the channel. Thanks for keeping America rolling!
It’s getting worse every year. I’ve been driving for over 40 years also and I stay away from Pilots at all costs for the same reason. Loves are starting to get bad also. Thanks from a professional driver for being so considerate to our craft 😊
oh my that was so much fun sitting here holding my breath at times ... but enjoying my armchair travels with you. NOW enjoy your time to relax a little. Smiles and hugs from Western Canada (North OK Valley in BC-where we just got a huge dump of Snow).
You are lucky you didnt have the Alberta temperatures to go with it. -48 here last Sunday.
@@josephalberta1145 used to live in Slave Lake AB for awhile, also in the Yukon where i saw it at -52 with a wind chill around -80 ... BRR. Stay warm =) We did get down to around -29 last weekend. About to snow some more so it's warming up again.
Well its nice here now. Its minus 28.
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Love the OK valley...in the spring...not now with snow!
Oh brrrr.....
We enjoy your adventures. What a blessing it is to be a couple enjoing each others company and living life. Everytime David laughs, I laugh.
God has smiled on you both. 🤗
Be safe on your travels.
Well...then, you're laughing a lot! Warms my heart to hear you enjoy the video's and appreciate our life on the road. Thank you so very much.
@@bigtruckbigtravels i am married to a man that makes me laugh all the time. It is a true blessing from God.
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As a true Texan, I must let you know the proper pronunciation of Pecos. The proper way to say it is Paycus. Lived in that area for most of my life. Love your channel
Thank you very much. That's important. I did not know that (obviously by the way I was pronouncing it!).
Great video..im so impressed u drive that big rig Sondra.. well done. Again today i went along somewhere that ill probably never see with out you ..thank u. Have fun!
Glad you're along on the journey with us, Mona. We're excited to travel around to places you enjoy too!
Welcome to Arizona. You picked a great time of the year. Enjoy yourself.
Thanks, Mike. We love it out here in the winter. Great area.
I’ve lived in Odessa, Tx for 71 yrs. Oil industry encompasses 1000’s of sq. miles. I’ve been following you since the beginning. Safe travels. Hope to see you on the road.
It is amazing how much of the oil industry is in that area. Unbelievable. Thank you and that would be awesome to meet on the road.
Another awesome adventure. Just wish then next video is the remainder of your stay. I've been have issues following the continuous progress of your journey 😊
Thanks Jodie. Generally each video is another week. Sometimes we're traveling for days and other times it's a short travel day and a destination. Just depends on what we're doing.
❤❤❤❤❤❤ They are newbie drivers holding up fuel line. I drove 28 years and that was a pet-pev of mine. Get fuel pull up, especially when it's busy. If shopping, go park!!!
Exactly, David. It disturbs me that there are not more "professional" drivers out there.
The newbie drivers were trained by newbie trainers. I learned to move the first day.
Born in Odessa and have spent most of my life running from Houston to Possum Kingdom Lake to the southern pan handle area. Your video brings back a lot of memories. Will be joining y'all (all full time RV'ers) on the road soon as my wife and I retire and hit the road with our "new to us" RV!!!
Congratulations 🎊 and welcome to the fulltime RV lifestyle in the near future. That's exciting!
Great stumbling into you guys yesterday in Quartzite and chatting for a bit.
We met the group and had great discussions with everyone about the CDL subject. Jim answered a lot of our questions.
Have a great stay in Quartzite and safe travels. Look forward to crossing paths again on the road. Rob and Noni
That's great news and really fun to meet up at the show. Still looking into the CDL issue and don't see any changes but I'll keep researching. Safe travels.
It was a highlight of mine meeting you at the meet up on Thursday. Thank you for all the time and energy you put into producing such wonderful videos. I feel privileged to be able to ride along with you on your adventures. Have a wonderful winter and thanks for stopping in Q so I could meet you. Maybe sometime you’ll visit my state of Michigan.
Our pleasure, Juanita! And thank you for spending part of your day with us in the desert. I'm thinking next year is our time to visit Michigan. I'll have to check but we want to explore the UP and the upper part of MI aroiund Traverse City and Mackinaw. Stay warm in Michigan when you return.
@@bigtruckbigtravels... Hate burst your bubble, but you (nor anyone else) will be "cruising" Anywhere, in 2025... and thereafter.
Poor Minnie, she looks like shes had enough! Have fun in Quartzsite!!!😊
LOL...she's tired for certain, Richard. She'll get some needed rest in the desert.
All right. Safe travels . I wish In had a rig like yours. Well then I think about making a turn. Or backing a mile or two. Nope I'm happy with our hybrid Bullet Crossfire. We have all the cross ventilation anyone can ask for! We will keep our eyes open for you. Thank you so much for making your trips so much fun for us. The trip is the destination. Bless you.
Thanks, Doug. There are definite compromises one makes with the RV they select. It's a matter of choosing what is right for your travel style. Our size has never prevented us from going where we want to go. It's definitely different but it's our home and we're super comfy in it.
Great episode folks, thanks👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Anthony. Thank you.
I appreciate your good attitudes, banter, enjoyment of each other and the travel... You mentioned the MORR channel above, which I also follow... I believe a big part of Matt's popularity is his honestly quirky personality that comes across the video... I expect you all will also have an escalating number of subscribers as the word gets out... Thanks for sharing! 😎
Appreciate that sentiment. Sometimes I feel like we are going to have to call MORR with some of the places we visit and stay overnight. I think we're better prepared now with our live axles.
We’re glad you made it. We left there this morning for a couple of days at our home base. We’d been there for two months. We’ll be back in a couple of weeks. And you’re right, it is more crowded than in years past. We’ve been coming there since 1999 and this is the busiest we’ve seen. We thought we saw your Smart car on our way out today.
Thanks, Terri. There are a couple of Smarts that have the same color scheme as ours in the area where we are camped. Good to know on the crowd conditions...the Big Tent Show will be CRAZY!
You two crack me up! “Going up steep incline mountain pass with high winds” He says, “We’re doomed!” You both laugh 😂
Love the videos! You’re both living the life I have always wanted to live! Stay south!! Oregon is still thawing out!!
I miss trucking across the U.S. with my honey (R.I.P.) we hauled for Schneider. Lots of loads in 13 years. (I’m not an operator) but just didn’t have time to stop and smell the roses. The Desert was my Favorite area! I-8 Mile marker 132 Or 133, the biggest Saguaro 🌵 I’ve ever seen!
Happy Trails!!
Thank you. It's a cool area to drive and we love coming out here after spending some time out east. It makes us really appreciate the desert scenes and vistas.
Me and my family were just in Quartzsite at the RTR on opening day, and we met the adorable and amazing Bob Wells!
So cool! Glad you were able to meet him, Sherise. He knows this area for sure.
My wife and I really enjoy watching you guys. Wish we could visit you, but we’ll try if and when you come to Palm Desert. - The Long Family
Sounds great! We'll be in PS for a few weeks. See you on the road. Thank you.
Welcome to TEXAS. However if you are in Odessa , you have been in Texas for quite awhile. So sorry that you had a bad experience trying to refuel. Generally Texas truckers are very courteous. I couldn’t feature that you couldn’t get over that railroad track because there are so many big trucks in Texas. I’d be VERY careful going into Mexico, if I were driving a fancy rig like you have, if I were you!
Thank you, Mary. We love Texas. Always takes awhile to get through Texas. No problem, it was just a couple of them. Most are great people.
We loved this video it was fun traveling with you.
Glad you enjoyed it, Sheila! Thank you.
Wonderful video David and Sondra!! Love Sondra's comment at 35:50 about the flyovers. Every time I visit Texas, I am amazed by the flyovers--y'all do your interstates in unique ways! :) And the discussion of stopping at the outlet mall only if there's a What-a-Burger is priceless! :) Safe travels!!
Thank you, Pete. Appreciate the kind comments. We just think the flyovers look cool... and they work. Always stop for a Whataburger! 😆
Excellent! Very Strong People. Driving and everything that goes with that. Seems like more work than pleasure. But if you Love it enjoy!
Thank you. Sometimes it is a lot of work but we enjoy the process.
R u guys planning on visiting TX anytime soon?
@@valnpaulvanorden we'll be there in September for several weeks to get some errands done.
Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Thank you for watching. We really appreciate your comments on the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.
This looks so fun , wish we were there. Have fun and be well.
Thank you, Linda. Lots of fun.
I spent many years in Texas. It took 5 hours to get from San Angelo where I lived to Whichita Falls. Gives you an idea of how big Texas is
Oh we know how big Texas is! Takes 3 days to drive east to west!
Hey, Sondra is driving, I admire you! Go girl!
She did great avoiding all the potholes! We made it out in one piece! Woohoo!
Have a safe trip and enjoy God bless. ❤❤
Thanks so much, Nancy. We always try to be safe.
What a cool and unique setup. My dad will be retiring his rig in a few years and I plan to convert it to doing this job. I might even make a few videos about it!
Oh yeah! That sounds like quite a project. Lots of fun. Nice to look back on the video. Do it! Thank you.
Another gem, Sondra and David. Loved every minute, from the opening preview, the brief recap, you guys are entering Hollywood territory with your production quality. An hour-long adventure dramedy is what this was. I learned that downtown Odessa and downtown San Elizario are opposites of each other. On that note, I loved your adhoc road game (16:30-18:45) which I named "State that City" (a "punny" name - your humor is contagious). Yes, Pecos only works in Texas. I'd love a peek behind the curtain to see what exactly causes those clocks to change automatically when we cross time zones. This "eclectic" drive down that oil vein on I-20, past the cattle silage, and through the Mars-cape (45:15) was fun because of you. Thank you for a wonderful episode, and I can wait to see what you produce for the century vlog. Safe travels, and next time, do a Whataburger for lunch and save the cheese sandwich for dinner. 😁
That's a great idea on the Whataburger for lunch! Thank you so much for your comments and positive energy. It helps to have great weather but the trip was fun.
Garmina took you on the longest and most congested route you could have taken. Lol.
No kidding! Sometimes... it's better to NOT have a GPS!
@@bigtruckbigtravels right!? But then again, I was born and raised in the area so I know the best routes to take.
Hi from Canada.Have a great trip .Thanks for sharing your trip with us .
Thanks for watching! Stay warm up there!
Glad someone told you the correct pronunciation of “Paycus!” Have you had their cantaloupes?
Fond memories of growing up in El Paso and eating at the Whataburger near campus. My dad was the Registrar/Director of Admissions at UTEP.
We did not know they grew them in that area! A college atmosphere is cool for a town. Great story. Thanks
It was nice meeting you today Joe and Brenda
Great spending some time with you. Thanks for coming.
So I guess you’re truck was a tag axle, i didn’t know that 😢. But thanks for the good show. I really enjoy watching your videos. You two are so funny.
Yes, Dennis, our mistake when we added the tandem axle... it should have been a powered axle. Live and learn... that's what we get for not asking the right people!
Picacho one of my souvenir pit stops. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets there. Also pronounced like Picasso
That's a neat area. Beautiful sunsets/sunrises.
Great video as always! I would like to go to Quartzsite this time of the year, especially when it’s so cold right now in Michigan. Just have to convince my wife 😉. Enjoy Quartzsite, the big tent and have fun!
Michigan is very cold right now...Quartzsite is very not cold right now...kind of seems like a "no brainer" to me. Good luck on convincing her. Thank you for watching.
I love your videos! I'm hoping you are meeting up with other HDTs!
My dream is to buy a set-up like yours and travel. I do love HDT rallies especially Caldwell ID. I'm excited to watch your next video! Thanks for sharing your journey.👍🇺🇸❤
Thank you. Yes, we are in the Quartzsite desert right now with about 20 other HDT rigs. It's quite the scene. We had a potluck last night and we all enjoyed a great meal and fellowship as the sun set.
been there and done that from 2012 - 2021. was fun , made a lot of good friends, still in contact with most , 2001 volvo semi 660. and 2 mobile suites. now live in yuma.
Nice. You were doing it in the HDT before it got crazy! Good for you. Our first trailer was a Mobile Suites Houston. Love the floor plan. Thanks for watching.
19:07 “Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… SUPERMAN!”
Oh yeah! I couldn't believe she didn't know it!
Very cool video, just watched it. Million dollars rolling down the highway:)
Thanks, Alex. You're a little high but it's a nice home on wheels. We enjoy it.
I love watching you. Great vlog. Greetings from Poland
Hi from across "the pond". Thanks for watching. We'd love to visit over there one of these days.
Omg you are in my Home town San Elizario hope u loved my home town and Our Church
That was a very cool town, Joaquin. We enjoyed walking around the historic area. Everyone was very nice.
If you want Great Mexican food detour into Benson AZ go to Mi Casa it’s a VERY small place on the main drag. Probably not enough room for your rig, but plenty for Pathfinder. It’s run by a couple, the wife cooks and the husband waits tables and serves customers. Only about 8 tables but the BEST Mexican food on the planet.
By the way love your videos. I think I’ll subscribe.
Thank you, Tom. We have found very few authentic Mexican food restaurants in the states but we'll have to try Mi Casa out next time. Mi Casa sounds very neat.
LOL! Everyone is going one way.. well we will go the other! Were doomed... laugh...chuckle... Scenic route - let's do thing differently! Very funny!
It did seem to work out that way...the road less traveled was definitely our "theme" for those travel days. Thanks for commenting.
😎👍 Awsome video love watching!
😁😊Thank you. Appreciate your comments.
I agree! I hate getting in at night! Can't imagine driving that big of a rig. We have a class A.
We can light up the night but I still don't like getting in after dark. Too many spaces you can't see with a potential for a mistake.
I’m in Prudhoe Bay AK, it is +7°, I’m running up and down the beach in my speedo looking for a brake in the ice so I can go swimming and take advantage of this beautiful night. 😜
What gets me when I watch your show (Vlog as some say) is how you two are such a beautiful, wonderful people who are actually living their dream!
I personally love is that it really takes me to my happy place.
I NEVER see you all spat/argue with one another, even when you all have those days where everything turns to shit, you are laidback and salve your issues, then move on.
That is the kinda life I’d like to live, but unfortunately I’m 37 years old now, I’m a FATA$$ who is still single, so I’ll be doing it all alone!
I divorced in 2015, got custody of my only child (my son) so he gets to load up in our 58’ toy haul spacecraft RV, and I really enjoy that time I spend with him, but he’s 13 now, and all those girls are starting to fill out, and he’s taken an interest in them, unfortunately. Lol.
It will be lonely doing it by myself, when he decides that them girls are far more important then hanging out, riding ATVs, fishing/hunting, and camping of course.
You two are VERY LUCKY to have one another!! I get a little jealous when I see your happy travels, because I’d like to have that one day, but being an uglly fattass, but that’s alright with it I reckon.
I’ll just look forward to watching your “Vlogs” and that will take me to my happy place. 😊
Y’all be careful out there, I’ll be looking forward to watching your show. 😉 😊
Thank you for watching the channel. Cherish the time you have with your son, it goes quickly. We really enjoyed Prudhoe Bay... but in the summer, not now! Lol 😆 keep warm up there!
Great video! Sondra are you by chance sending a ❤message to your family back home when you bring your hand that has blue nail polish up to your check? Sort of like what Carol Barnett did when she tugged on her ear to say hello to her grandmother. 😊 Y'all are so fun to watch. Thank you
Good eye, Kim. That is a "thing" between Sondra and our granddaughters. BTW...loved the Carol Burnett Show....Tim Conway was a hoot!
Looks like you got good weather in the "Q". We'll be out that way in a month or so, enjoying a little Sugar Beach time though first. Enjoyed catching up with your travels
So far, John, weather has been good. A little cool today with some sprinkles but the rest of the week looks good. Last week was beautiful. Thank you for the comments. 😃
Great ride you two. Thanks!
Thanks for coming along.
Great episode. Those steps you were admiring on the back of the truck are flip down yacht mast climbing steps. A good ship chandlery or rigger who builds yacht masts should be able to get them.
Thanks for the tips! It's a great 💡
About 35 years ago I lived across the river from Quartzsite. It was a lot less organized, but by December there were so many rvs you could walk for miles and never touch the ground 😂 . Well not really but it looked that way.
Wow, Sherry. That's amazing it was like that back then. I thought this was a recent (20 years ago) type of thing. Sounds like the "pilgrimage" to Q has been going on for a long time. Thank you and appreciate your time watching the channel.
david is the glowing guy,....omg green glowing sweatshirt ..😀😀😀
Woohoo! It is bright!
love your video's, you keep it real
I appreciate that, Kristina. It's just us on the road. 😀
Nice to see Sandra driving
Thanks, Louis. She enjoys it.
56:04 it was nice meeting yall, even if it was at the dump station 😂 Rob says he really feels like he went to Alaska with yall. 😊
Small world...stinky but small! 😆 🤣 Glad you said hi. Safe travels
another great video very scenic thankyou
Glad you enjoyed it, Dale. Thank you
Our conversations are just like yours while traveling… the things the mind ponders! 😅
😆 it is scary sometimes! 😆
You have to crab over humps but I am sure David knows that. He a great driver
Thanks... yes, do that on a regular basis! 😆 🤣
At 4:30 Those wern't bad roads, you've never seen bad roads. I was in Odessa a few days ago. Odessa Saskatchewan, which is a town a little bit bigger than the parking lot you spent the night in.
They were bad roads for us...I'm sure in Odessa you have run across some doozies! Thanks for watching and appreciate your comments.
That is a totalllly nice rig setup 👌
Thanks! 👍We love it.
excellent video. Have you ever thought of doing an extra educational video of taking pictures esp with your drone?
Thank you. I think I need more experience before I can do a video on it but I do get a lot of questions on it.
You’ve been to the attic circle. You can do anything. Your invincible 😂😂
😂🤣😎 You are too kind...I have seen things though, that most should not see!
@@bigtruckbigtravels 😂😂😂 you did great. I really love your channel
Hi guys 🙋🏼♀️ thanks for the ride along, safe travels .❤
Thanks for watching!
Loved this video! We had to cancel our winter trip to Arizona this year due to many health concerns that surfaced late November. So we'll be visiting the area through your future videos. BTW, if you ever get back through Picacho Peak, it really is a nice campground plus the hike to the top is great. Enjoy your stay!
Sorry to hear that, Ray but hope your future trips go smoothly and the health concerns were addressed and everyone is good. Thank you for watching.
I am Italian and for me it is surprising to see these enormous spaces of American territory. Of course, these long journeys will require a large consumption of fuel. I wish you a nice trip. 🙂
Thank you. Even living in America, it is amazing to us how much space there is...everywhere. We enjoy the travel and , yes, fuel is consumed in mass quantities!
I think I met you guys in northern Idaho pulled over in Smelterville last year. I’m car camping and will be in quartzsite in a couple of weeks. See you there! LOL!!! 😂
Hey, Mary. Idaho is a cool state and we'll be visiting it a little more this summer. Safe travels to the Q!
Thousand Trails should be Thousand potholes. Lol. It's so typical of their roads.
We love our Airstream trailer because in high winds it still pulls very nicely because the air "streams" over it.
A really nice city to explore for their murals is San Angelo, TX. They even have a map to help you locate all the murals. They also have lots of painted sheep all over the city. And be sure to see the International Lily Collection.
Also, next time you're in Pecos, stop in and see their museum. It has 3 stories of Texas history.
We do everything we can to avoid driving through El Paso. Last time we drove through in 2023, there was lots of construction, narrow lanes, rough roads, and lots of traffic.
Loved the video. We've driven that route many times.
Oops. Looks like I posted twice by accident. Sorry.
Cool. Sondra likes to take pics of murals. Thank you. Great idea.
Nice trip!
Thanks! Appreciate the time to watch the channel.
David, your wife should put you in "time out" for not stopping at the outlet stores. That would make me so so mad !! It's like you're on a work schedule. hehe Love watching y'all
Oh no! I'm not sure we'd fit in the parking lot. It was really busy! Besides, I'm too cute to be put in time out! 😆 🤣 😂
Nice truck loved it God Bless you
Thank you so very much. We enjoy sharing our experiences and glad you're along on the journey. 😊
Are you guys going to have a meet up in quartzite. Thanks for the videos we love watching them.
Thank you. Yes, we just had one on Thursday with about 50 people showing up! Wow. We'll be here until the show ends so we'll probably meet up with others as we visit the show. Enjoy saying "hi" to everyone.
Awesome we will keep an eye out for you guys at the show
Next time you’re having strong winds park where the cab points into the wind, it’s more aerodynamic. When I drove big rigs the company safety division told us to stay off over passes and bridges and find a spot to park head into the wind, I regularly pulled 80,000 pounds. Those drivers that park like that a fuel islands. I would jump into the drivers seat if the truck was idling and pull the truck off to the
farthest part of the truck stop or park it into the street blocking traffic and call the cops!
Thanks for the comments. We were generally into the wind but they were shifting a bit on that second day. I like the way you handled the trucks sitting in the fuel island!
Love the banter
Thank you for watching the channel. We're excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone and to give back to the RV community.
Enjoy your time !
We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey, Cheryl. Thanks for being a part of the story.
Ok David…..Livingston Texas here again….Talk about oilfield destinations…Livingston is a hub of natural gas and oil production…..being my specialty of employment, full tour is on for you from how it starts in the ground to how we produce it down the pipeline….See ya in September….
You're on! Send me an email so we can coordinate but that would be a blast! We'll definitely make time in September. Whataburger & full tour of oil/nat gas...doesn't get much better! Thanks
Enjoyed your video and have only heard about Quartzite. Could you do a video explaining how you book campsites and all the details. What do you do while there, etc. how long RVers stay and so on. Thanks
Thank you, Linda. Our next video will talk about Quartzsite and the unique place it is for RVers.
Ya'll are crazy for wanting to take your nice rig into Mexico. Not worth the anxiety.
Not sure why...but it's something we want to do...it's crazy stupid...but it's just something that has been on our minds for awhile.
Looks like a great time going on in Arizona!
We all enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie out in the desert. Thanks for watching.
One hour how lucky! Great ARTICULATION during your road trip 😂 We wonder what Sondra is on a mission for??
🎶 🎵 A shelter in a time of storm 🇨🇦 ❤
You'll have to wait to find out....might be "several missions"....hope you enjoyed it. Appreciate all your comments and support.
Hope you have a great time in Quartzsite.
Thank you. We enjoy the uniqueness of the area and the freedom it offers.
Tip: We stayed last year in San Elizario at Licon Dairy, a Harvest Host about a mile north of your stop. Really nice people and a decent restaurant is connected to the dairy. Just FYI.
Thank you. I saw that one too. I was drawn to the historic towne features...next time though....
The trailer you passed with the steps on the rear door is more than likely some sort of simulator. I used to pull flight simulators for the military where I used to work.
I think you are correct, Scott. The markings on the side seemed like it.
Just loved the vid as it shows what it's like driving a rig of your size in the US. Incredibly informative. I did think you were a little lite on the puns though. Just think of those giant potholes as practice for the outback.
I agree. More puns!
oh...you'll be sorry for encouraging me!
Thanks, Brendan. I don't want to "go to the well too many times" though...Sondra always rolls her eyes with the puns...I'll try to "do better" in the future! Stay cool down under!