tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post4014376412652875209..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: I’m back in Texas!Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-39621999508361005912014-04-29T22:26:09.956-05:002014-04-29T22:26:09.956-05:00You sure did find some interesting places and food...You sure did find some interesting places and food in Louisiana. We hope to visit them.<br /><br />Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-42678648085806374922014-04-29T11:47:07.796-05:002014-04-29T11:47:07.796-05:00An inch is supposed to be as good as a mile, but I...An inch is supposed to be as good as a mile, but I would be sweating. We will have to visit that state park.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-30952079042253496752014-04-29T11:22:41.184-05:002014-04-29T11:22:41.184-05:00That tornado shelter certainly did look like a gra...That tornado shelter certainly did look like a grave - maybe it was a one time. Pretty creepy place to have to crawl into though.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-30909570586220610812014-04-29T10:19:45.313-05:002014-04-29T10:19:45.313-05:00always love your adventures. . .your decision to s...always love your adventures. . .your decision to spend an extra night where you know it's safe seems like a good one. . .and I agree $30 seems a little ouchy. . .continued safe travels!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51612851278675746842014-04-29T09:56:30.024-05:002014-04-29T09:56:30.024-05:00You sure find some neat places to visit!
FYI...a f...You sure find some neat places to visit!<br />FYI...a friend of ours who drove 18 wheelies for a living made us aware of those height signs. He said they never take into consideration that roads are repaved! <br />Have a great day! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-61126277841510635402014-04-29T09:51:36.387-05:002014-04-29T09:51:36.387-05:00It just seems that way because the media needs New...It just seems that way because the media needs News and death is always a good headline.<br /><br />A cold start to 2014 kicked off a quiet tornado season this year, which has seen the fewest twisters since 1915, according to preliminary National Weather Service (NWS) reports. The preliminary tornado count for 2013 was 891. Depending on the final confirmation rate, this could be the slowest tornado year since 1989 when 856 tornadoes were confirmed. The 1991-2010 annual tornado average is 1,253. edlfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859730659143852274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-944412066987958482014-04-29T09:43:05.315-05:002014-04-29T09:43:05.315-05:00Safe travels during this season of violent storms!...Safe travels during this season of violent storms! Tyler State Park is not far from you. It has a loop of Full Hook-ups and "big rig" level sites. A pretty park to walk and bike ride.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479780624208966355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35851149596070005002014-04-29T09:30:29.712-05:002014-04-29T09:30:29.712-05:00Like the idea of that tornado shelter. We were at ...Like the idea of that tornado shelter. We were at a COE park in AR just 100 miles south of Joplin, MO the night that big tornado hit. The only place to get shelter was an old wooden outhouse so we just stayed in the RV and hoped for the best. Quite a stressful night!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-77286126290065947612014-04-29T09:05:17.149-05:002014-04-29T09:05:17.149-05:00We both really enjoy country music, and would have...We both really enjoy country music, and would have really enjoyed that museum. But, very strange that they had no music playing.<br /><br />When we were in Oklahoma if years back, every campground we stayed in had a tornado shelter. We actually had to use the one in Oklahoma City twice. Very scary.where's weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146465650359155960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-58282336128458243312014-04-29T08:16:57.281-05:002014-04-29T08:16:57.281-05:00I haven't read blogs for a while, but if you&#...I haven't read blogs for a while, but if you're heading north to MN, take your time. We're back home, and its been cold, rainy/snowy and windy since we've been here!!! Safe travels!!Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-9908916257210177822014-04-29T07:40:13.830-05:002014-04-29T07:40:13.830-05:00Like the Confederate museum. Very interesting to ...Like the Confederate museum. Very interesting to find those little gems out in the middle of nowhere. And I love the pictures of the Roseate Spoonbills in the banner. My favorite bird in the Everglades!Roadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-27097803814976346702014-04-29T07:26:53.665-05:002014-04-29T07:26:53.665-05:00I think you passed through my old home town! Glad...I think you passed through my old home town! Glad you and the overpass didn't collide. Those are scary moments! Stay safe, and keep in touch so we will know you're okay. Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418668511495166842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-63088155098263479002014-04-29T07:23:34.988-05:002014-04-29T07:23:34.988-05:00Isn't there a door into that tornado shelter??...Isn't there a door into that tornado shelter?? My family in Arkansas is talking about building one--all these years they've never had one but it seems the storms are coming more often and are more severe. Safe travels Judy, keep under those overpasses! Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-34428553169201088052014-04-29T06:51:19.580-05:002014-04-29T06:51:19.580-05:00I think curiosity would have gotten the best of me...I think curiosity would have gotten the best of me and I would have had to look under that tornado shelter lid. It looked like concrete and if it was how the heck is anyone supposed to lift it in an emergency????Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838311859054693066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-53028687461630355562014-04-29T06:31:03.661-05:002014-04-29T06:31:03.661-05:00We have passed through Paris Texas maybe half a do...We have passed through Paris Texas maybe half a dozen times in our travels years ago & twice got lost in the construction zones. I generally do what another commenter suggested & crawl up on the roof with a tape measure & measure the height. I paste that height right on the dash in front of me. I once had to climb up the rear ladder near Flagstaff Az & stay there as Kelly slowly drove under an old arched railway underpass. That was a bit hairy with not a lot of room to spare where the underpass arched at the top. Better keep a close eye on all that unsettled weather around you. Safe travels........Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-76577718613732259782014-04-29T02:15:04.317-05:002014-04-29T02:15:04.317-05:00You had a wonderful day out! Wonderful pictures of...You had a wonderful day out! Wonderful pictures of the places! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-10130761775877222862014-04-29T01:29:31.852-05:002014-04-29T01:29:31.852-05:00If your RV wasn't 13' 6" before you w...If your RV wasn't 13' 6" before you went through that underpass, it would have been after... :cDPaul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-27466429809215915322014-04-28T22:27:06.909-05:002014-04-28T22:27:06.909-05:00Interesting museum visit. Sure glad you're sa...Interesting museum visit. Sure glad you're safe from the storm, hoping it stays safe for you.<br />- Mary AnnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140058623243238597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-63742814486076310102014-04-28T22:27:01.052-05:002014-04-28T22:27:01.052-05:00I made Jim get on the roof and measure our rig so ...I made Jim get on the roof and measure our rig so I knew for sure where we would fit. I still hold my breath on some of them. Glad you didn't have to use that shelter but it sure is nice to know there is one there. I'm really glad you didn't head to Arkansas. Things are really sad there.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-1630780774291247212014-04-28T22:10:11.089-05:002014-04-28T22:10:11.089-05:00I think I shuddered everytime I had to drive under...I think I shuddered everytime I had to drive under a bridge with my 5th wheel. I know it wasn't as tall as your MH, but I was scared no matter the clearance! Good luck in avoiding the worst weather.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-1908073322474429602014-04-28T21:45:28.309-05:002014-04-28T21:45:28.309-05:00Glad to hear they have a real tornado shelter. I ...Glad to hear they have a real tornado shelter. I think it should be required of Rv parks in tornado alley. Glad you aren't in all this storm stuff. I thought you were further north.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-38102443344915170252014-04-28T20:50:10.426-05:002014-04-28T20:50:10.426-05:00glad landed safely, and there was no need to use t...glad landed safely, and there was no need to use that tornado shelter!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-65026264930048900072014-04-28T20:42:03.770-05:002014-04-28T20:42:03.770-05:00I had to look up Paris on the map.... hey... you&...I had to look up Paris on the map.... hey... you're almost in Oklahoma... definitely on the route north now. Hope the weather is good and you have safe travels.The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-13246648336396292872014-04-28T20:00:05.210-05:002014-04-28T20:00:05.210-05:0013'6" is DOT minimum for overpasses. Our...13'6" is DOT minimum for overpasses. Our 40' Foretravel is about 12'2", counting our A/C shrouds, Winegard Travel'r satellite dish, solar panels, etc. We make it 12'6" to give ourselves wiggle room. If you look when you are parked near a semi truck, I think you will find that you are a good deal lower than they ... and they pass under the 13'6" stuff with ease. For true peace of mind, we climbed onto the roof and did an actual measure of our rig. Once you do that, you can post a little note on the dash to remind yourself and then never have to worry again! Love that part of Texas ... the Foretravel factory in in Nacogdoches (the "sister" city to Nachitoches) and we go back almost every year for maintenance. If you are ever in need of service and can't make it to your usual guy, don't be afraid to stop in!! Hope you miss the storms and the twisters as you head north. Safe travels!!Carol and Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184199383415133238noreply@blogger.com