I learned a valuable piece of information today. Our gas-efficient truck works best on 87 octane gas. Here I was thinking 93 octane would get us better gas mileage - but then I was confronted with the fact that Suzi had read this section of the Ford manual. That will save us about $700 in gas over the course of the trip. For those who are interested, we are getting about 8.5 MPG. I have decided to set up a non-profit organization so our friend and family can donate money towards our gas fund and get a write-off. More details to follow!
Seeing the base jumpers flip off the bridge was certainly a highlight. I guess what amazed me most was the fact that these guys were headed off to jump just as we arrived. We were told we could see such a feat if we were "lucky", but somehow I think this was more than just luck. We have a tendency to chalk things up to coincidence or luck, but I think otherwise.
We had a wonderful time having church in our truck - otherwise known as mobile church. Suzi reminded us all that we can worship God anywhere/anytime. We sang songs, discussed God's word, and just had a blast. We learned that sometimes we like to act as though God does not know that we have messed up. We cover it up and pretend that all is OK. We are all going to biff, but we need to know that He is all-knowing, all-loving, and all-forgiving. I am reminded of 1 John 1:9 - one of the first verses I was encouraged to memorize.
Lastly, I made an observation that could be helpful to all of my friends from my leadership class. As we pulled into the trailer park in Snake River, the guy in front of me pulled to the left closest to the main office. There were two lanes headed into the park, so he took the left one. What did I do? I followed his path, thinking he knew what he was doing. I figured it was like ordering food at a drive-through. As the guy approached me, he kindly asked me to move to the left. He said, "We drive on the right here in Idaho." I was quick to blame the guy in front of me. As I moved over, some car passed by and the lady in the passenger seat looked at me, shook her head in disgust (as if to say, "Stupid rookie camper"), and went on by. Isn't it funny how we can jump to the conclusion that if the person in front does something, it is correct?
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Dave, as you guys make your way across the country in mobile Casa de Hargadon, you enable the rest of us to take a chance on something that we all probably talk about but are afraid to do.
I'm almost certain that as I returned from Tahoe on 6/25, I saw the same Corvettes making their way into Nevada. They certainly stand out.
8.5 mpg, eh? Wow. At least you know you have some serious savings coming from the 87 Octane gas you can now use!
Thanks for the updates. I'm partially living vicariously through you all!!!!
Hello Hargadon Family! This is my first day logging into your trip- what a neat thing you have set up! I love the blog. One piece of advice you seem to be following- If someone jumped off of a bridge would you do it too? Of course not! The Hargadon troupe is much wiser! You're up to the adventure!God speed and will check in with you soon!
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