Freedom BBQ & Dogs

The local RV dealers are very active this time of the year with all the snowbirds staying in the Tucson area.  La Mesa RV has a large show at the Pima Fairgrounds with over 100 rvs there for viewing and kicking of tires.  We went to the show out there a couple weeks ago and checked their units.

Check out the rear window.

Today, we decided to check out the free BBQ lunch at Freedom RV here in Tucson.  On the way to the dealership we pulled up behind this guy in an old GMC pickup.  I am sure that he wouldn't be a good person to have road rage with.  Notice what he has in the rear window of his truck.  I've seen shotguns and rifles there, but never a semiautomatic rifle.   I gave him a wide berth and continued on down the highway.

Freedom RV sponsored a BBQ cook off at their location and had a number of local BBQ cooks there for the competition.  They also provided a free BBQ lunch and we took advantage of that and enjoyed a nice lunch.  Ron K joined us there and we finished up the meal and started checking out units.

Rincon Mts in background

 I don't know who won the cookoff, but it was well attended and everyone seemed to enjoy the food.

We walked around and checked out a few motor homes that we were interested in and actually found one that may fit into our plans.  We haven't made a decision, but there was a unit that warrants a follow up visit.  I sure did get tired of walking in and out of the various MHs that we looked at.  We do have specific features that have to be present or we don't even look any further.  This one met all of the necessary features and we have to think this one over.

As we were leaving the show, we jokingly stopped in to check out a 39 ft toy hauler, 5th wheel unit.  I have to admit I was very impressed with all of it's features, but it isn't for us.  We don't have any use for a toy hauler and don't want to drive around in a 1 ton diesel truck.  If we were younger and had all the toys, then this would be high on our list of something to buy.

There was a motorcyclist walking around with his dog that was dressed in leather, including chaps.  The dog, that is.  It had motorcycle patches on the chaps and was the neatest dog I have seen in a long time.  The owner of the dog had a storage unit on the back of the bike and had cut out a hole in the unit and the dog sat back there with it's head sticking out.  It even had a windshield to protect the dog.  The owner was very friendly and talked about the dog and bike for a long time.  He also was admiring the toy hauler and mentioned he had a 39ft unit back at the campground. 

Check out the uniform on this dog.

Ready to ride

It was a very interesting day there to say the least.

We stopped by the Pima Fairgrounds to check out another unit and then stopped by to visit with Sharon and Al for a few minutes since they are staying there in the campground.  It was a very busy day there with a horse show, RV show and Vail Pride day all going on at the same time.  They sure do get their money worth out of the Fairgrounds.

We met Ron K and went out to dinner with him at Montgomery's in Vail and had a 25 minute wait for a table.  That is the first time we have ever had to wait to be seated there, but the wait was worth it.  We had a nice meal and decided it was time to head back to our motor home and take it easy.

Did I mention that I am tired?  If not, then I will do so.  I am worn out.  Good night.