I was taught in drivers training to use your rear view mirror (not side mirrors). Then when you can see both of the headlights of the vehicle that you passed it's safe to move back into that lane, of coarse it depends on what kind of vehicle that you are driving.
I agree! There should be an Oscar for TH-cam and they would certainly walk away with all the categories! Maybe honorable mention for jokes and stickers categories. 😂
When I was a child living in Richmond, Virginia, the What A Burger was a flat burger and about 6 inches wide. It was a treat for us to go there in my mother's 1950 Ford.
Hello Sondra and David I too love taking pictures especially old buildings so if you have never been a must see destination for you two would be Bodie, Ca . A special place for photography. We live on a cattle ranch just outside Yosemite National Park our family has been on this land 104 years.. Grandma and Grandpa were rangers in Yosemite in the 1940's to the 1970's and Grandma was best friends with Ansel Adams. Love watching your travels ❤
As far as when to merge into a lane when passing, you two were a little off. 😊 At 78 years old , and decades of driving, the correct way to merge is to use your rear view mirror in cars/vehicles you can see through the back windows, it to see BOTH headlights and then merge. This gives plenty of space and especially with big trucks allows for comfort for them. #drivertraining101 😊
26:47 Some dead puns don't do well in the afterlife. 27:00 Other dead puns have a happy endings. Thank you again, David and Sondra, for my weekly entertainment. I have a vague sense of how demanding making these episodes can be, so I wish to reiterate how much I love watching them, especially those longies like today's 52er. Your efforts and adventures bring many like me loads of joy and vicarious travel, and with the holidays around the bend, I have some choice reruns on tap. Continued safe and happy travels.🙏🏾💙🤍❤️🍔🍗👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed it, Raoul. We are grateful to have you along on the journey with us. It does take a lot to put these together but it's fun to look back. We like it when our channel brings joy to others. Thanks
We actually saw a fast food restaurant in the distance the other day and both of us commented at the same time, before we saw the sign, it’s a Whataburger! 😂
I'm a retired widow. Love to travel, but alone is lonely. I have a 6 by 10 cargo trailer, but the truck needs to be at home to plow for the winter. So, them I travel in my car. Glad you folks get to see the world.
IM IN MY TRAVEL TRAILER 9 YRS. ON DEC. 4TH FULL TIMING AND WORKING. I TRAVEL 3 DIFFRENT WORK PROPERTIES A YR. ABOUT 3 -4 MONTHS AT A TIME EACH PROPERTY GETTING READY I JUST MOVED YESTURDAY.. READY FOR HUGE CYCLONE BOMB STORM. COMING THIS WEEKEND LOVE YOU GUYS
Next time you are in the Yuma area there is a million other things to do. Somerton Tamale Fest, Somerton Corn Fest and a billion other fests. Along with the Colorado River Baloon Fest, Midnight at the Oasis Car show, the Air show, and so much more.
The burned trailer there at the end is consistent with a tire fire. Overheated hubs, dragging brakes, or underinflated tires can all cause the tire to catch fire. And I won't get started on the suicidal 4-wheelers who think that a foot is enough distance...
Southerners usually say pecan not pecon, but a lot of people say it that way. They will fall from trees when ready but will need to shake some limbs to get the last ones . Always enjoy your video. We don’t miss them.
Pecans originated in Mexico and central and eastern North America, therefore the way "southerners" pronounce "Pecan" is kind of irrelevant. Because I'm from Oklahoma, I know you're trying to say that "southerns" pronounce it Pee-can, but your explanation is lacking. Either way, the accepted pronunciation is Puh-kaan. "Southerners" are pronouncing it wrong. There are A LOT of words in the English language that are mispronounced by "southerners". Therefore Dave and Sondra's pronunciation of "Pecan" is not only just fine, it's also the universally accepted pronunciation.
What interests you? During Commercial Flight Training in Houston, Texas, I had an apartment there by Hobby Field. Having to get away from tedious flight training, I began to wander around Johnson Space Center and take in the exhibits and interactive displays. Curious, studying the Apollo launch systems of the Saturn 5 that would blast from Earth with its Apollo Capsule etc. I became fairly familiar with all of it from a pilot's perspective. Then one I was strolling past the Apollo Capsule etc and Saturn V assembled and laid in horizontal display. From the rear, the engines seemed impossibly huge, moving further the long tanks that would be filled with 100's tons of liquid oxygen & fuel gave way to the Capsule. My mind raced thinking of all the systems and how they were controlled & operated. It was then I realized that, if need be, its pilot could control and fly it very much like a powerful jet. A little beyond my pay grade, but I did manage to, with very little training grease a Shuttle landing on one of their simulators. I' m still amazed as I was leaving.to see the people that had come to the doors of their offices to see the novice that pulled it off.
Yáll are so funny and so enjoyable to watch and be with for that little bit of time. I am so like you, I just love the being on the road seeing the sights and new places. I was never happier than having the car packed and pointing it's nose down the road and driving, and for me, to be able to do it with your whole house pulling along behind ya is just the most wonderful thing in the world. Anyway it is Sabbath now and I need to cut it short. Continued safe travels til I can visit with you on channel next week, and have a happy Thanksgiving filled with blessings and gratitude. See yáll !
Enjoyed another great adventure with you guys. Scenery is so good to see and I enjoy it. Now what cardinal rule did you break David???? Looking forward to next week.
I always enjoy my journeys with you. You take me places I will never get to. Well at least I don’t see it in my future. So you don’t have to leave me hanging (cardinal rule). Im going to come back every week for the ride no matter what. If I were to be able to do what you do it would be exactly like you are doing it. I’m very relaxed and simple person that likes it quiet. So thank you for sharing with us. Be safe til next time.
My grandparents had a pecan orchard when I was young. They’d harvest them from the trees by using a long cane pole and knocking them out of the outer shells when ready and we’d pick them up off the ground and put them in mesh bags. I spent several seasons helping them remove the shells from the pecans which they’d then sell to local markets. Grandma made the best pecan pies at Thanksgiving 😋
Hey Guys, saw you all parked on the Beach in Port A on Friday but it was late night. Was going to come say hi on Saturday but you were already gone. Anyway Safe Travels and keep up the good productions.
It's pin-ALL county. Emphasis on the second syllable. First syllable sounds like pin, as in "pin the tail on a donkey." I grew up in Arizona and I've also heard it pronounced pee-NAL, with NAL sounding like AL in Albert. 😄 BTW, I hate when we pull our trailer through a parking lot. All those curbs to avoid.
Lol. AZ native, Spanish speaker here. In Spanish pronunciations An "i" is *always* pronounced "ē" (double "e" sound "ee") An "a" is *always* pronounced "ah" "Pinal" in Spanish is a pine tree forest. In english, "penal" is the adjective for punishment under the law.
Always enjoy the videos! It feels like we’re right there beside you. Loved the travel day stuff and the drone shots, it just makes it all so exciting. Love seeing the different RV parks, the scenes along the way, and the tight spots you get yourself into! Have a great time and safe travels on your trip! ❣️
Funny when talking about the pump handles, here in New Zealand the diesel pump handke IS the black one, and the green is for 91 unleaded petrol. Also loved seeing a bit of El Paso, one of my best friends just moved from there
Hi David! Hi Sondra! Nothing like starting off the video with a David pun. 🤣 Love the Beetles shirt! Looks like Mickey and Minnie have a new friend in the back seat. Is it Paddington Bear? Yay for the campground escort and his Sondra approved hand signals! Pecan trees were cool. I've never seen one either. Ok, Mickey, sit on the seat and put your seat belt on, and Minnie is tired and taking a nap again. Lol. There are so many things out west that we don't have here on the east coast. 28° in New Mexico? I didn't think that happened. The ghost town looks awesome...love seeing historical stuff. You had that whole rest stop to yourself. Oops...looks like Paddington picked up Mickey's habit of sitting on the back rest. Lol. Look at David's spiffy lavender shirt! Whoa....that trailer! Ugh...cliffhanger! 🤣 Safe travels!
We started the same time that you did and we also know a lot of people that are no longer traveling. We aren’t in an HDT but we are 42’ with a jeep in tow. We’d love to meet up with you some day.
Great video as always, just a little information for Sondra you can tell the difference between a Pecan tree and a Walnut tree and there nuts but the wood that,s comes from the tree after it,s process for flooring or furniture you can never tell the difference looks exactly the same !!
its pronounced puh-nal not pee-nuhl. lol its OK...i cant pronounce all those Hawaiian names. those dust storms often happen in the spring til monsoons in july in that area. there have been quite a few fatal accidents there because visibility gets so bad. I love the roadrunner! ive never been able to stop to get a picture but once we are retired I am gonna be sure to make it there for a photo op. watching ur ending montage, seeing Texas Canyon in the Chiricahua Mountains is always a delight. when coming home from visits east of us, getting to Texas Canyon means we are getting close to home. its stunning to see those rock formations.
Hey youall great vid enjoyed it! Cruising through my back yard , las cruces ,to bad i missed you i could have met you up by the garbage bird on the hill well maybe next time. Looks like you had an interesting ride . About driving through texas ,i know allmost every square inch of i 10 i 20 used to move repo mobile homes from dallas back to alomogordo nm , moving mobile homes especially repos is a never ending adventure you get to know ALL of the truckstops real well know allmost every rock and pebble on the side of the road ,yep i remember that rock it was jabbing me in the back while changing a tire at mi marker 182 ,changing tires was allmost an hourly deal, used to carry 15 spares came close to using all of them a couple times but allways had fun doing it,keep them great buds comming be safe, and happy trails❤❤😊
You guys..when you go through Tucson sometime stop at the “TTT (triple T) truck stop! They have an amazing apple pie topped high with ice cream and whipped cream!!
Always such fun joining you on your travels! It’s been a long time since I was in that part of the world; the scenery is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving ❤
That was a really good one; scenery, interesting stops and repartee. We make the route from Phoenix, Las Cruces, NM, El Paso, on to Georgetown, TX. fairly often. The Park with the beautiful pool is great, and on down to Alpine & Big Bend National Park if one so desires. if you go toward the Austin, TX area, a drive east through the Hill Country is quite beautiful. Happy Trails. Oh, and the Roadrunner in Ft Stockton!
Steve n I are OTR. That's a huge problem of people in cars and semi's alike that cut a cross our bumper. With all the stuff we have in our semi, we HAVE to apply our brakes and back down. We have to maintain a 4+ second buffer in front of us. 😢
👋👋🫣🫣🫣🫣 It has been such fun getting to know you both and share in your travels. I appreciate your honesty about what it is really like being a “Full Timer”. It sounds like such a fun romantic lifestyle, which it is, but a lot of work too. Many lovely people have sold everything and taken to the road to explore. And sadly find it’s not what they thought, at all. So thanks for your honesty and sharing. Congratulations and here’s to year 10! All the very best 🎉 65,500 subscribers agree 😊
@@bigtruckbigtravels not a preachy bone in your bodies and all with a touch of humor. I would love if there were more people like you. But, the other side of me worries about people who sell everything for the open road. To find out, vacations are way better. You carry a real home with you, size wise. Workable, perfect size, every convenience possible. PLUS A BRILLIANT cook who makes wonderful meals. One other thing you two have on your side, is your ability to figure out what’s wrong, order the part and do the repair yourself. Any repairs on ANYTHING nowadays are big big bucks. 😊
Hi from Yuma.. just F Y I ..i gave watched several of your videos boon docking and going to Los Algodones..there's RV and truck parking at the Casino when you get off the interstate to go into Algodones..actually they have a small ne RV park at the end of the road when you get to Algodones.. not sure how hard the parking would be for your big rig in there.. but plenty of room at the casino for you..and closer and safer than boon docking out there..enjoy your videos..
Thanks. We've stayed at the Q casino before and actually rode our bikes into Mexico. The RV park is open but a bit pricey at $55/night. Definitely convenient though.
thank goodness I still have my home in a non snow warm area, and i can take my RV to travel, and I do and I get 14 mpg with my diesel instead of your 7mpg....I dont have to follow weather like these snow birds do, and I can afford both the full time aspect was intriguing for a minute and all these same like minded HDRV groups get together...I dont need any more groups and I have properties in other continents which I enjoy visiting...always enjoy your videos thank you!
With the construction in El Paso, I will take hwy 17 to 40 through Dallas down to New Orleans. I will assume the construction in San Antonio has not finished.
@bigtruckbigtravels - Not retired yet, we are usually on our way home (back to work) from 3-months of boondocking in the southern Arizona and California deserts, where we enjoy spending winters most. Only once, in 2017, did we detour south to visit San Antonio, Corpus Christie, and Houston on the way home...hence my original comment.
We've been several times. Really love the area. Here's one of our videos. We'll be back but not for a few years. th-cam.com/video/E0IitLKkVjM/w-d-xo.html
Well, just to give you another pronunciation of Pinal. The Pinal County in AZ is pronounced "Pin" + Al (as in a gentleman's name). The traffic unit in the Sherif's office in Pinal County has a great TH-cam channel as well. It speaks well of you that you did not know how to pronounce it as that means you did not get pulled over for speeding in the county😁
Great video as always. When Sondra was talking about wearing her seatbelt in the background it looked like Micky and Minnie had a rough night! Quick question. What is your everyday video camera that you use when you are in the cab driving?
Thanks for sharing such valuable information! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
well i did it lol while my hdt i s getting new suspension and a new bed i bought a 2024 prevost country coach 42 ft. 600hp cat should be fine. just got it home today with a custom car trailer for any car i want to haul. anyway the hdt is also having a 4x4 system in stalled i refuse to get stuck so be 10 wheel drive on command i wont see it till maybe june of next year. why i bought a new bus. dogs seem to like it, my new gf is from the ukrane. so be interesting she seems to think we need to start a utube channel, still not sold on it
I was taught in drivers training to use your rear view mirror (not side mirrors). Then when you can see both of the headlights of the vehicle that you passed it's safe to move back into that lane, of coarse it depends on what kind of vehicle that you are driving.
Yes. That's the way to do it. Thank you 😊
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Totally agree! 😆 🤣 You're too kind. Thanks for watching
HAHA Sondra when you said you hope its not scrapbook supplies in that burnt out truck 😂
And she wasn't kidding! 😆 glad no one was hurt. Thanks
See You next week, thanks for being You ❤
Can't wait!...uh...to see us next week..er, see you next week... oh, you get the idea! 😆 thanks
Lesson: navigation by feelings and word sounds can be successful!😁
😆 🤣 definitely! It's a new rule!
You said that lifestyle requires a alot of planning, you left out and alot of money.😂😂😂 Blessings to you, thankfully you guys let us all go with you.
🤣That is true, Joe. We try not to dwell on the "ugly" part of RV travel (that would be PAYING for our travels!) 🤔😂🤣😯
1st comment!!! Ghost towns, cemeteries, and bad jokes....oh my😆
You should be so proud of yourself. You can now die happy because your life is complete.🙄
Doesn't get any better...or worse than that! 😆 thanks for your time watching the channel. ☺️
You all are the best thing not only on TH-cam but the entire streaming and airwaves media! Thanks for sharing.
Wow, thank you! I'm speechless. We really appreciate your time watching the channel. ☺️
I agree! There should be an Oscar for TH-cam and they would certainly walk away with all the categories! Maybe honorable mention for jokes and stickers categories. 😂
When I was a child living in Richmond, Virginia, the What A Burger was a flat burger and about 6 inches wide. It was a treat for us to go there in my mother's 1950 Ford.
I had a Whataburger in Hampton Roads way back when. 😋
It’s always fun to travel with ya’ll. Never disappoints. Thanks for allowing us to tag along. Have a happy Thanksgiving. safe travels. See you soon.
Thank you! You too! Don't eat too much turkey!
Hello Sondra and David I too love taking pictures especially old buildings so if you have never been a must see destination for you two would be Bodie, Ca . A special place for photography. We live on a cattle ranch just outside Yosemite National Park our family has been on this land 104 years.. Grandma and Grandpa were rangers in Yosemite in the 1940's to the 1970's and Grandma was best friends with Ansel Adams. Love watching your travels ❤
Cool family history you have up there. Love Glacier Point in Yosemite. Thanks for watching
HAPPY THANKSGIVING YOU GUYS NEXT THURS.
Thank you, AnnaMay. Hope you have a great turkey day!
As far as when to merge into a lane when passing, you two were a little off. 😊 At 78 years old , and decades of driving, the correct way to merge is to use your rear view mirror in cars/vehicles you can see through the back windows, it to see BOTH headlights and then merge. This gives plenty of space and especially with big trucks allows for comfort for them. #drivertraining101 😊
Well said! Appreciate the comments. Thank you 😊
Loved the Ghost town. I should know the rule but stumped me on that one.
We'll talk about it next week. Just having fun. Thanks for watching 😆
Y'all are so fun to watch and travel with. Love your channel. Hope you continue to have safe journeys.
Thanks so much!
I nominate you guys Whatanambassadors.
😆 🤣 ok... that's a mouth full! I love it!
Our boys growing up did not think the car would start unless everyone had their seatbelt on and buckled.
😆 🤣 that's fantastic!
26:47 Some dead puns don't do well in the afterlife.
27:00 Other dead puns have a happy endings.
Thank you again, David and Sondra, for my weekly entertainment. I have a vague sense of how demanding making these episodes can be, so I wish to reiterate how much I love watching them, especially those longies like today's 52er. Your efforts and adventures bring many like me loads of joy and vicarious travel, and with the holidays around the bend, I have some choice reruns on tap. Continued safe and happy travels.🙏🏾💙🤍❤️🍔🍗👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed it, Raoul. We are grateful to have you along on the journey with us. It does take a lot to put these together but it's fun to look back. We like it when our channel brings joy to others. Thanks
I never pull back into a lane until I can fully see the vehicle I was passing in my rear view mirror.
Yep. We think using the mirrors is best.
When travelling, I like to go for the local restaurants over the chains. You get some of the best food that way.
So true! Sometimes, the more "hole in the wall" the better. 😆
We actually saw a fast food restaurant in the distance the other day and both of us commented at the same time, before we saw the sign, it’s a Whataburger! 😂
Woohoo! Now we're talking!
I'm a retired widow. Love to travel, but alone is lonely. I have a 6 by 10 cargo trailer, but the truck needs to be at home to plow for the winter. So, them I travel in my car. Glad you folks get to see the world.
More fun to travel with others, that's for sure. Thanks for watching
Awesome video keep up with a great work and be safe out there.
Thanks 👍 Really appreciate your time watching the channel. ☺️
IM IN MY TRAVEL TRAILER 9 YRS. ON DEC. 4TH FULL TIMING AND WORKING. I TRAVEL 3 DIFFRENT WORK PROPERTIES A YR. ABOUT 3 -4 MONTHS AT A TIME EACH PROPERTY GETTING READY I JUST MOVED YESTURDAY.. READY FOR HUGE CYCLONE BOMB STORM. COMING THIS WEEKEND LOVE YOU GUYS
Stay dry and safe! Love you too! Thanks for watching
Next time you are in the Yuma area there is a million other things to do. Somerton Tamale Fest, Somerton Corn Fest and a billion other fests. Along with the Colorado River Baloon Fest, Midnight at the Oasis Car show, the Air show, and so much more.
Nice. We'll keep that in mind. Thanks
Thanks for the trip through the Arizona desert. Watching you as the snow is falling here and thinking about much sunny and warmer climates.
Glad you enjoyed it and we try to keep it out of the snow!
The burned trailer there at the end is consistent with a tire fire. Overheated hubs, dragging brakes, or underinflated tires can all cause the tire to catch fire. And I won't get started on the suicidal 4-wheelers who think that a foot is enough distance...
No kidding. Ok. That makes sense on the cause. Thanks
Great video. Welcome back to the great state of Texas. Good to know Sondra has her seat belt on. Lol Gig em
Thanks! Love being back in Texas.
Southerners usually say pecan not pecon, but a lot of people say it that way. They will fall from trees when ready but will need to shake some limbs to get the last ones . Always enjoy your video. We don’t miss them.
Pecans originated in Mexico and central and eastern North America, therefore the way "southerners" pronounce "Pecan" is kind of irrelevant. Because I'm from Oklahoma, I know you're trying to say that "southerns" pronounce it Pee-can, but your explanation is lacking. Either way, the accepted pronunciation is Puh-kaan. "Southerners" are pronouncing it wrong. There are A LOT of words in the English language that are mispronounced by "southerners". Therefore Dave and Sondra's pronunciation of "Pecan" is not only just fine, it's also the universally accepted pronunciation.
@ You are wrong in my book. So I disagree with you.
Thanks for sharing! You're right about the southern pronunciation. More like pee-can.
What interests you? During Commercial Flight Training in Houston, Texas, I had an apartment there by Hobby Field. Having to get away from tedious flight training, I began to wander around Johnson Space Center and take in the exhibits and interactive displays. Curious, studying the Apollo launch systems of the Saturn 5 that would blast from Earth with its Apollo Capsule etc. I became fairly familiar with all of it from a pilot's perspective. Then one I was strolling past the Apollo Capsule etc and Saturn V assembled and laid in horizontal display. From the rear, the engines seemed impossibly huge, moving further the long tanks that would be filled with 100's tons of liquid oxygen & fuel gave way to the Capsule. My mind raced thinking of all the systems and how they were controlled & operated. It was then I realized that, if need be, its pilot could control and fly it very much like a powerful jet. A little beyond my pay grade, but I did manage to, with very little training grease a Shuttle landing on one of their simulators. I' m still amazed as I was leaving.to see the people that had come to the doors of their offices to see the novice that pulled it off.
Wow! That's quite a tale. Thanks for sharing.
Yáll are so funny and so enjoyable to watch and be with for that little bit of time. I am so like you, I just love the being on the road seeing the sights and new places. I was never happier than having the car packed and pointing it's nose down the road and driving, and for me, to be able to do it with your whole house pulling along behind ya is just the most wonderful thing in the world. Anyway it is Sabbath now and I need to cut it short. Continued safe travels til I can visit with you on channel next week, and have a happy Thanksgiving filled with blessings and gratitude. See yáll !
Thank you very much. Hope your Thanksgiving is filled with joy.
Thank U! You mentioned the bird made of trash. Last night I watched Buy Now on Netflix … interesting info on our trash 🇨🇦 ❤
It's a cool bird sculpture. Very unique.
Enjoyed another great adventure with you guys. Scenery is so good to see and I enjoy it. Now what cardinal rule did you break David???? Looking forward to next week.
😆 🤣 next week, all is revealed!
I always enjoy my journeys with you. You take me places I will never get to. Well at least I don’t see it in my future. So you don’t have to leave me hanging (cardinal rule). Im going to come back every week for the ride no matter what. If I were to be able to do what you do it would be exactly like you are doing it. I’m very relaxed and simple person that likes it quiet. So thank you for sharing with us. Be safe til next time.
Love that! We're so glad to have you along on the journey with us. ☺️
My grandparents had a pecan orchard when I was young. They’d harvest them from the trees by using a long cane pole and knocking them out of the outer shells when ready and we’d pick them up off the ground and put them in mesh bags. I spent several seasons helping them remove the shells from the pecans which they’d then sell to local markets. Grandma made the best pecan pies at Thanksgiving 😋
That's hard work. But very tasty!
I follow you from Thailand. I really like your videos. 🎉🎉
Awesome! Thank you!
Hey Guys, saw you all parked on the Beach in Port A on Friday but it was late night. Was going to come say hi on Saturday but you were already gone. Anyway Safe Travels and keep up the good productions.
So cool! Yeah, we left early. Lots of miles ahead of us. Sorry we missed you.
Your pronunciation of PECAN was spot on. 🙂 🙂 Love your videos.
Thank you! 😃 we try to keep it on point.
So I'm not the only one. I used to get home from town, get out to check the mail, then put my seatbelt on to drive up to the house
😆 🤣 you're in good company!
It's pin-ALL county. Emphasis on the second syllable. First syllable sounds like pin, as in "pin the tail on a donkey." I grew up in Arizona and I've also heard it pronounced pee-NAL, with NAL sounding like AL in Albert. 😄 BTW, I hate when we pull our trailer through a parking lot. All those curbs to avoid.
This is correct! I grew up in southeast AZ, and this is how we pronounced it.
Fridays with Frank (TH-cam Channel) he a part of the Sheriffs depart in that area and the pronunciation he uses is as you say.
Thank you. Good to know. We try to respect each unique area with the correct pronunciation.
Lol. AZ native, Spanish speaker here.
In Spanish pronunciations
An "i" is *always* pronounced "ē" (double "e" sound "ee")
An "a" is *always* pronounced "ah"
"Pinal" in Spanish is a pine tree forest.
In english, "penal" is the adjective for punishment under the law.
Correct, I live in Pinal county, and that was making me laugh.
Always enjoy the videos! It feels like we’re right there beside you. Loved the travel day stuff and the drone shots, it just makes it all so exciting. Love seeing the different RV parks, the scenes along the way, and the tight spots you get yourself into! Have a great time and safe travels on your trip! ❣️
Awesome! Thank you! Really enjoyed meeting you. Thanks
LOVE YOU GUYS
Thank you, AnnaMay. Love having you along.
Funny when talking about the pump handles, here in New Zealand the diesel pump handke IS the black one, and the green is for 91 unleaded petrol. Also loved seeing a bit of El Paso, one of my best friends just moved from there
Ok. Funny how it's different. A friend of ours just moved there as well. Thanks for watching
Loved this video. Ghost town was awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it. Fun stop for us.
Hi David! Hi Sondra! Nothing like starting off the video with a David pun. 🤣 Love the Beetles shirt! Looks like Mickey and Minnie have a new friend in the back seat. Is it Paddington Bear? Yay for the campground escort and his Sondra approved hand signals! Pecan trees were cool. I've never seen one either. Ok, Mickey, sit on the seat and put your seat belt on, and Minnie is tired and taking a nap again. Lol. There are so many things out west that we don't have here on the east coast. 28° in New Mexico? I didn't think that happened. The ghost town looks awesome...love seeing historical stuff. You had that whole rest stop to yourself. Oops...looks like Paddington picked up Mickey's habit of sitting on the back rest. Lol. Look at David's spiffy lavender shirt! Whoa....that trailer! Ugh...cliffhanger! 🤣 Safe travels!
😆 thanks, Sonja. It's Armstrong the bear. It was a cool ghost town. Colorful history.
You play good music with your travels Tks David and Sondra
Thank you. I select what goes with the video....I try to make it a nice song.
Nice travels!! You had stiff competition staying by that cemetery. 😂.
😆 🤣 😂 that's good
Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful to be a part of your travels. Thanks for sharing with so many people! Safe travels! Enjoy your day!
We started the same time that you did and we also know a lot of people that are no longer traveling. We aren’t in an HDT but we are 42’ with a jeep in tow. We’d love to meet up with you some day.
Always enjoy meeting folks on the road. Lots of fun. Thanks and safe travels. 🙏
25:13 $2.89 for diesel ....not bad, as you passed by I noticed the sign
Yes. We should have stopped there. Good prices.
Congratulations on starting your tenth year fulltiming. another fun video.
Thanks so much! Buckle up!
Happy Thanksgiving
I drive semi trucks for a living and since the beginning of June to November 19th I have spent $75,000 between diesel and Def
Oh my! You've logged some miles.
@bigtruckbigtravels ruffly 60,000 miles. I got a brand new truck in July and I will turn 42,000 miles in it tomorrow
Great video as always, just a little information for Sondra you can tell the difference between a Pecan tree and a Walnut tree and there nuts but the wood that,s comes from the tree after it,s process for flooring or furniture you can never tell the difference looks exactly the same !!
Thanks for the info! That's cool.
Loved the old Shakespeare Ghost Town with the old buildings, nice architecture. Lots of travel, thankfully lots of Whataburger places too 😁
Totally agree! El Paso has a lot! Neat town with history. Thanks
IM IN MY TRAVEL TRAILER 9 YRS. ON DEC. 4TH FULL TIMING AND WORKING
That's cool. Such a long time too.
If I did travel, It would be to car shows with my 1970 Mach 1 Mustang.
Nice. Fastback was a great model.
its pronounced puh-nal not pee-nuhl. lol its OK...i cant pronounce all those Hawaiian names. those dust storms often happen in the spring til monsoons in july in that area. there have been quite a few fatal accidents there because visibility gets so bad. I love the roadrunner! ive never been able to stop to get a picture but once we are retired I am gonna be sure to make it there for a photo op. watching ur ending montage, seeing Texas Canyon in the Chiricahua Mountains is always a delight. when coming home from visits east of us, getting to Texas Canyon means we are getting close to home. its stunning to see those rock formations.
Texas Canyon is a beautiful spot. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Appreciate your comments on the pronunciation. Thanks
Hey youall great vid enjoyed it! Cruising through my back yard , las cruces ,to bad i missed you i could have met you up by the garbage bird on the hill well maybe next time. Looks like you had an interesting ride . About driving through texas ,i know allmost every square inch of i 10 i 20 used to move repo mobile homes from dallas back to alomogordo nm , moving mobile homes especially repos is a never ending adventure you get to know ALL of the truckstops real well know allmost every rock and pebble on the side of the road ,yep i remember that rock it was jabbing me in the back while changing a tire at mi marker 182 ,changing tires was allmost an hourly deal, used to carry 15 spares came close to using all of them a couple times but allways had fun doing it,keep them great buds comming be safe, and happy trails❤❤😊
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Wow! 15 spare?!? Wow! Hats off to you! Thanks for watching
You guys..when you go through Tucson sometime stop at the “TTT (triple T) truck stop! They have an amazing apple pie topped high with ice cream and whipped cream!!
Nice. We've seen it a bunch. Next time we'll stop. Thanks
Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊
My pleasure 😊 Thanks for the comment
Always such fun joining you on your travels! It’s been a long time since I was in that part of the world; the scenery is beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving ❤
Awesome! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you too. ❤️
Lived in Green Valley for a few years. I love the desert, but we had to move back to TX for family.
Oh wow! Nice area. We love Texas too. Thanks
I love travel day videos. Love all your videos. The weather seems really nice. Take care, stay safe. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you like them, Marcy! We enjoy travel days too!
That was a really good one; scenery, interesting stops and repartee. We make the route from Phoenix, Las Cruces, NM, El Paso, on to Georgetown, TX. fairly often. The Park with the beautiful pool is great, and on down to Alpine & Big Bend National Park if one so desires. if you go toward the Austin, TX area, a drive east through the Hill Country is quite beautiful. Happy Trails. Oh, and the Roadrunner in Ft Stockton!
Nice. Texas is beautiful through there and we enjoy the drive along I-10 to Tucson.
Steve n I are OTR. That's a huge problem of people in cars and semi's alike that cut a cross our bumper. With all the stuff we have in our semi, we HAVE to apply our brakes and back down. We have to maintain a 4+ second buffer in front of us. 😢
Yep, the 4 wheelers aren't paying attention sometimes. We feel for you. Thanks
Nice. My neck of the woods.
Beautiful area out there.
Some nice sites on your journey. Stay safe on your travels 😃
We're enjoying the travel. Thanks
Oh I have to chime in on Pinal County. Also pronounced like canal but Pinal.
Ok. Thanks for the help on that.
Enjoyed the travels with you...
Thank you
👋👋🫣🫣🫣🫣 It has been such fun getting to know you both and share in your travels.
I appreciate your honesty about what it is really like being a “Full Timer”.
It sounds like such a fun romantic lifestyle, which it is, but a lot of work too. Many lovely people have sold everything and taken to the road to explore. And sadly find it’s not what they thought, at all.
So thanks for your honesty and sharing.
Congratulations and here’s to year 10! All the very best 🎉 65,500 subscribers agree 😊
Thank you so much, Susan!! We try to tell it like it is... without being boring or "preachy".
@@bigtruckbigtravels not a preachy bone in your bodies and all with a touch of humor.
I would love if there were more people like you. But, the other side of me worries about people who sell everything for the open road. To find out, vacations are way better.
You carry a real home with you, size wise. Workable, perfect size, every convenience possible. PLUS A BRILLIANT cook who makes wonderful meals. One other thing you two have on your side, is your ability to figure out what’s wrong, order the part and do the repair yourself.
Any repairs on ANYTHING nowadays are big big bucks. 😊
Hi from Yuma.. just F Y I ..i gave watched several of your videos boon docking and going to Los Algodones..there's RV and truck parking at the Casino when you get off the interstate to go into Algodones..actually they have a small ne RV park at the end of the road when you get to Algodones.. not sure how hard the parking would be for your big rig in there.. but plenty of room at the casino for you..and closer and safer than boon docking out there..enjoy your videos..
Thanks. We've stayed at the Q casino before and actually rode our bikes into Mexico. The RV park is open but a bit pricey at $55/night. Definitely convenient though.
As a fellow notebook lover what is the big one behind the drivers seat? My best guess was a cover for your Rand-McNally.
Yes, you are correct. It's a truckers Rand McNally road atlas.
@@bigtruckbigtravelsI’ll have to add that to my “needs” list. Mine is falling apart. Thanks for answering. Hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving.
you left us hanging lol
Ohhh...I know. 😆 🤣 Just having fun with it. Find out next week! 😆
Awesome trip. Love watching your journey. What a great life’s adventures. Safe travels. 🥰🥰
Thanks so much! We're very fortunate to be able to share this lifestyle.
Thank you all for another great video. Is really enjoyed watching pure adventures.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching the channel.
@bigtruckbigtravels happy thanksgiving.
Hi from Canada.Great video
Hello there! Thank you for "crossing the border" to watch! 😆
thank goodness I still have my home in a non snow warm area, and i can take my RV to travel, and I do and I get 14 mpg with my diesel instead of your 7mpg....I dont have to follow weather like these snow birds do, and I can afford both the full time aspect was intriguing for a minute and all these same like minded HDRV groups get together...I dont need any more groups and I have properties in other continents which I enjoy visiting...always enjoy your videos thank you!
Very nice! That sounds like a great plan for living in nice weather. Appreciate your time watching the channel. ☺️
A great video. Thx for putting these out
Thank you for watching the channel. Appreciate your comments.
Nice trip thank you sharing🎉
Glad you enjoyed it and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
David you will be happy for a whataburger
😆 I'll be ecstatic for a Whataburger!
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With the construction in El Paso, I will take hwy 17 to 40 through Dallas down to New Orleans. I will assume the construction in San Antonio has not finished.
That's probably a good route. Thanks
Ya’ll came back through El Paso, we missed you guys again 😢.
Aaahhh! Next time!
Awesome video ❤❤
Thank you!
I just went through Casa Grande and saw the Whattaburger! It was only 9am though, so I didn't stop. Are they even open for breakfast? Next time.
They have a nice breakfast menu. Try it next time!
We have been at the same eastbound junstion for San Antonio or Dallas Fortworth many times...but have only yielded to the right once.
Ok. Interesting. 😊
@bigtruckbigtravels - Not retired yet, we are usually on our way home (back to work) from 3-months of boondocking in the southern Arizona and California deserts, where we enjoy spending winters most. Only once, in 2017, did we detour south to visit San Antonio, Corpus Christie, and Houston on the way home...hence my original comment.
I am surprised that you don’t have an app with live traffic up at all times.
We use Google when we have service. WAZE may make sense too. Thanks
Not nice letting us hanging....😂
😅 just having a little fun! 😆
Hey guys why no pics of the Chinese food????😢
Mainly respecting the privacy of our friends.
I'm confused at the Continental Divide sign. It didn't look like there was any elevation at all.
😆 no, it didn't. We were on a high plains plateau. From there to El Paso it was a very slight downhill. Great fuel mileage!
Your ending was strange!! Did the camera freeze up???
No... but the drone was hovering at the very end.
Ahhh so you went to the dead center of town going past the cemetery
😆 🤣 that's good
You never stay at a truck stop! That’s your cardinal rule! 😮
Oh... you're too smart and know us too well.
When changing lanes and pulling in front of another vehicle, do you wait until you can see both of their headlights in the rearview mirror? I do.
Always check our Sideview mirrors and leave about 4 car lengths spacing.
I am from B.C., so please explain why whataburgers are so good that you stop for one whenever you can?
Beef is never frozen fresh vegetables and made to order
You have to have one to understand.
A Whataburger is actually seasoned different and in my opinion much better than most fast food burgers.
It is kind of like... why do people love Tim Hortons? Tastes good. By the way... one of the best apple fritters was at a Tim Hortons in Dawson Creek.
So question are you ever planning to get to San Diego area at any time?
We've been several times. Really love the area. Here's one of our videos. We'll be back but not for a few years. th-cam.com/video/E0IitLKkVjM/w-d-xo.html
Well, just to give you another pronunciation of Pinal. The Pinal County in AZ is pronounced "Pin" + Al (as in a gentleman's name). The traffic unit in the Sherif's office in Pinal County has a great TH-cam channel as well. It speaks well of you that you did not know how to pronounce it as that means you did not get pulled over for speeding in the county😁
It's called Friday's with Frank I believe I watch him once in awhile from Florida.
Thank you. We weren't sure.
We took our motorhome this summer for three months and toured two Canadian provinces. My husband hated it. He likes staying home so it’s not for us.
Got it! Makes sense. This lifestyle is not for everyone. It has its disadvantages. Thanks for watching
Great video as always. When Sondra was talking about wearing her seatbelt in the background it looked like Micky and Minnie had a rough night!
Quick question. What is your everyday video camera that you use when you are in the cab driving?
It was a rough drive out for Minnie! 😆 We've been using our Samsung S22 in selfie mode. We're experimenting with the GoPro now. We'll see.
Thanks for sharing such valuable information! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
Hmmm... not sure. May need to change your pass code now! 😆
What’s Up with Mickey and Mini? They are having an argument? Silent in the back seat!
😆 🤣 that's funny. Maybe the strong silent type!
well i did it lol while my hdt i s getting new suspension and a new bed i bought a 2024 prevost country coach 42 ft. 600hp cat should be fine. just got it home today with a custom car trailer for any car i want to haul. anyway the hdt is also having a 4x4 system in stalled i refuse to get stuck so be 10 wheel drive on command i wont see it till maybe june of next year. why i bought a new bus. dogs seem to like it, my new gf is from the ukrane. so be interesting she seems to think we need to start a utube channel, still not sold on it
You're acquiring a fleet, my friend. Your Pete will be nicely equipped.