We had a really rough day on the road yesterday - bad roads in LA and back into TX, tons of big trucks, and long areas of heavy construction, detours, and stopped back-ups. One motorhome rear-ended a tanker truck. No one was happy there! We finally landed at our RV park and it was such a nice park that it almost made up for the day. We had a few hours of warm sunshine so we got out out our chairs, made margaritas, and just enjoyed being off the road! Today, we arrive back in Austin about noon with almost 3 weeks worth of laundry to do. So no one will get bored!
LORI - I want to say I'm sorry about Aunt Dorothy - but 106? She's earned her heavenly reward! My chiro's mother was also 106 when she passed away. I think positive attitude has a lot to do with longevity. That and not dying young.
JUDI - while I'm interested in programs that show us how things are made, I probably would have beat you to the sewing room if I'd had to watch that sword-making show with Ken! Do you still have snow? Bill's family friends once sent a picture of their teenaged son stepping off their 2-story roof onto the top of the snow. That was a record year up in the Upper Peninsula!
CHRISS - glad to have you along for the ride! Though you would probably have bailed on us yesterday. Today will be much better once we get the traffic jungle known as Houston in our rear view mirror. In our area, people rent their pastures out for extra money - cows, horses, goats, etc. Fence repair is negotiable between renter or owner. But there has to be water available. Glad you finally got your new brush. I never ever use a brush on my hair. Brushes make curly hair frizzy. I comb it wet, then run a wide toothed pick through it to fluff the curls, and dab a tiny bit of curly gel on it. And let it air dry. Then I finger fluff it. This process probably explains why my hair is always the wild mess that it is, but it's what people expect when they see me and I wouldn't want to disappoint.
question: Your group gives just a block to veterans? Is it a finished block? Like a mug rug or candle mat?JANA - I'm glad you got to meet Molly. I'll bet she was a bit nervous about meeting all of Stu's family at once. I remember having to meet Mike's family and relatives at a Christmas party when I was only 17. I was overwhelmed and felt like I was getting scrutinized by everyone! Turns out they were all nice and I enjoyed their family parties after that but the first one was scary for me.
LOIS - have you made any washer decisions? Out of curiosity I was Googling them yesterday - various brands from Home Depot - prices ranged from about $500 to $800. All had agitators. I've heard (don't know, just heard) that Speed Queens are the up and coming quality brand now. I think they are used in laundromats. Autumn has a new set of Whirlpools. Top loader, huge tub, agitator, water level adjuster. But it takes forever to wash. And the dryer, too. If I do clothes at her house, I can only do 2 loads in the 6 hours we are there.
SHARONA - so sorry about your URI! Are you on abx? I hope you don't have to go out to the dr in your weather! My CO DBIL is loving that he is in Florida right now, and watching CO wx reports.
JUDI - your Geese in Motion will be finished in no time. Even doing scrappy, I am a little picky about color placement, too. How will you back it? Brrr.... I think I'd choose the heated bathroom for my showers!
FLO - I'm with you - love traveling and love coming home! Will you be getting out in your motorhome much this season? We made about 4 rezzies for short camping trips this coming spring and summer. We find if we don't sit down and make them, then we just never get out. Though now, with a planned trip back up the Alcan which will be 6-7 weeks this summer, some of the shorter trips might have to be cancelled.
Well, it's time to hop into the shower and start folding up our tent for our last day on the road - for now. Should be a short day, then a scramble to sort laundry. I might have to divide it into 2 days as other folks might be wanting to get their clothes done before the cold snap, too. I hate having to share! Our RV park has two laundry rooms at opposite ends of the park with 4 W/D's in each one, though usually at least one unit is out of order.
Stay safe, warm, and dry!
mary z
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