WIND: The perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
DAMAGE: Physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
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Passenger Side Window Trim - GONE!
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Yes, this is what is the result of WIND DAMAGE! Idaho sure is windy and they warn you all along the highway with windsocks!
The sign reads: Frequent High Winds - the windsock is standing at attention!
So this is the story of what "we think" happened on our journey from Declo, Idaho to Caldwell, Idaho:
As soon as we got on I-84 West, we could see and feel the wind blowing, and it was blowing hard! Thom was driving the first leg of the journey and then we would switch, as we normally and customarily do. When we finally got to a rest area and switched, I started out with an easy drive but then WHAM the wind churned up again. As we were plodding along, keeping up with the traffic although not doing the 80 MPH as the road warriors were doing, we heard a crash "within" the coach. Thom checked on everything that could have possibly fallen and nothing. I asked him if the "steps" were in because I thought I heard it more towards the front of the coach. I don't recall how much longer the down the road we went in time or distance, but I was behind a small pickup truck towing a boat with two engines and it was being pushed around by the wind, as were many other vehicles on the highway, so I passed him without a problem; however, when I got passed him we heard what we thought were "loud rumble strips" being driven over and I said to Thom that I thought the boat must have gone off the road and he lost "a white stick from his boat", because I could see a "white stick" flying up behind the coach in the side mirror. Finally, after many miles of stiff-armed driving to keep the coach straight, we came to a rest area. Thom went outside first and came in with the "not so good, not so bad" news! Holy Moly - the wind took the trim off our window! That "white stick" was our silver trim!
We started debating what to do next, i.e. call Winnebago or find a Winnebago service center now or wait. We opted for Camping World, which was approximately 15 miles east of where our next stop was planned (Caldwell). We were "borrowing trouble" in our discussions trying to figure out what to do next, and if you don't know, I tend to "panic" at times, which drives Thom nuts. He should be used to this after 33 plus years of marriage!
Camping World in Nampa did a great job of getting with us ASAP. Unfortunately, after getting with Winnebago, we were told today (Saturday, June 20) that it would take Winnebago three weeks to get the part to them. We thanked Camping World and will get with Winnebago direct when we get to Iowa in July for the GNR.
MacGyver Thom in the meantime has duct taped the exposed area up and will re-tape it before we head to Oregon on Monday, and covering it with a piece of the plastic we used on our windshield in Alaska. Thank goodness he knows how to take care of these types of emergencies!
So, what does one do after a day like this? There is only one thing to do:
That's right - Take Us Out To The Ballgame!
The park was very proud of themselves for this 30 foot blimp to help with the sun; apparently this is a big problem for this park, and we can attest to that. The sun was no big deal after the wind!
Short A baseball - down to 2 umpires who did the best job they could!
Humphrey the Hawk
This pitcher only lasted three innings. His name: Thompson!
This guy was a riot, very entertaining. Not only did he look like a jester, he danced like one in the aisles!
The sunset at the park. It was fireworks night and we were hoping it was not going to be another SLC Bees adventure, so we purchased tickets on-line. When we got to the park, it seems all of the Hawks' fans order them on-line. The "Buy Tickets" line was free and clear! Seriously!
Attendance: 3471 - Love this field!
Tri City Dust Devils came to town and beat up on the Hawks! Tri City is an affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The Hawks are an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
Until next blog, if we aren't blown away in the Jeep ...
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