Las Vegas--extended

After receiving the axle news, we have spent two days trying to decipher conflicting decrees.  One place tells us the axle must be replaced.  Another says it is not good to replace only one axle, all three should be replaced simultaneously.   A veteran Airstream dealer says that is not at all the case, one only needs a competent person with the equipment to do the ailgnment.  Back and forth, forward and back.  Whom to believe?  Whom to trust?  What to do?  We do have a plan.  We have another alignment appointment on Friday.  If this appears to work--wonderful, we are on the road.  If not, we will change out some tires then head on slowly toward California where there are axles to be had and a dealer who is confident he can install them.  Meanwhile, we have at least one more day to chill here in Las Vegas.  It could be worse!  The food to be had in a short distance is extraordinary.  Tonight I had a steak and two petite lobster tails for $9.99.  It is difficult to complain about that!  We have really had to cut back on the amount we are eating.  The food is just too available, and there is generally enough for two on each plate.  At least that makes for a reasonable solution to the problem.  


We have gotten a lot of rest.  I have practiced all three musical instruments and Hobbes has enjoyed the time we have spent with him.  Sometimes just stopping and resting is a good thing.  Just wish the reason were not quite so compelling.




Even though we are pulling the Thor Bailee and not driving the Tortoise, this sign feels appropriate to our current situation.  We are really moving ahead 
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