SUPPER CLUB - Friday, Dec 9th
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 2:12 am
Good Morning!
I have my computer this morning!! Whoo Hoo!!
We had a little adventure yesterday. We've been dragging a fifth-wheel around this country for 16 years now. But yesterday was the first time ever that we 'dropped' it. Bill hitched up like he always does but for some reason forgot to do his little 'test tug' after hitching. Not sure the outcome would have been different though. We started to pull out of our spot in a casino lot where we'd spent the night and the trailer came unhitched! It dropped to the bed of the truck and took out our tailgate. Of our new truck. Our new trailer. Our tailgate with the back-up camera in it. Poor Bill was just sick about it. We were able to raise the trailer back up, re-hitch, and tie up the tailgate. It's a goner. Trailer just had some scratches. No one was hurt, cats are OK, and it didn't happen going down the road at 60 mph! So we were blessed. And I guess when we get to Austin, his first order of business will be to hunt for a new tailgate. We've been told that ranchers in Texas are known for buying new pick-ups and replacing the box with a flatbed. So new tailgates abound. It shouldn't be hard. But the back-up camera is an issue. Bill only has vision in one eye and therefore no depth perception. He really has come to rely on that camera. Don't tell him I told you this, but this is his third smashed tailgate in 25 years. He NEEDS that camera!
Today is the day we arrive at TINA'S. Are you ready, Girl?? We'll be seeing you this evening, pizzas in hand. The Arizona weather gods have been smiling on us the last few days. About 70*, give or take a couple degrees. We've been basking.
BECCA - I sure hope you and your hunny are feeling better by today. Especially that tooth. It might take a while for it to 'simmer down', I would guess. How is the fire situation? And how is your brother? I think of him every day.
VELDA - sounds like yesterday was an indoor day where you are. My DD in Austin said they are having two days of bad weather including icy conditions. If that's the case, we'll hole up somewhere and wait it out. Not looking forward to driving in ice, wind, or snow.
CHICKIE - sounds like it's C-O-L-D there! Brrrr..... I love you but glad we're not coming through Kansas this year! My brother in Alaska isn't much colder than you are! Your Hooligans are terrific! I bet you are a well-known foursome in town as you zip around in your little red truck!
JANA - I am so sorry about your tooth! But as my LDH#2, Roy, used to tell my kids when they had an owie, 'it will feel better as soon as it stops hurting'. Surprisingly, that comforted them. But I do hope you will soon be on the upswing. In the meantime, a few nights off cooking can't be bad . . . What a great find for Gracie among GGM's cat collection! I collect cats, too. In fact, my cousin stayed at my house for a few months when we were in Alaska in 2015 and her grandkids visited. She kept them amused by counting all the cat things around the house.
CAROL (without an 'e') - Yes, we are looking forward to dropping a lot of cargo at Tina's house. Toys that our grandkids have outgrown and Christmas decorations that I've outgrown, not to mention fabric I've collected for her over the past two years as well as a log cabin comfort quilt top I made in spare hours as we've traveled. And I'm anxious to see my 'baby girl'. And here's the fun part - a month from today my other two kids will be in Austin with us to celebrate that baby girl's 40th birthday! Seems they are making babies a lot older these days! lol!
IRISH - you collect cats, too? not surprising! I have about 7 of those big ceramic cats. And probably about 100 lesser ones. Black and white will always be my favorite, though. (don't tell my very fluffy calico, Riley I said that, please!) Glad you got your decorations out if not up. Over the past 8 years or so, I find I put out less and less. So much work. So when I do get out all the totes again, I'll be weeding them out yet again. If I were home, I'd be giving a bunch of things to my DGS, who is having fun decorating his OWN home this year. Yesterday he told me he had to do "UGH-lies" when he got home from work before he put up his tree. I'm so proud of him! lol!
Only about 275 miles to go today to Deming, NM. We'll spend some time reorganizing. We have stuff for Tina stowed in every part of this trailer and the truck, too. Wherever it fit around the even more stuff we are taking to Autumn! Then we'll find some pizzas somewhere, ready made or take'n'bake, and pop over to her house for a post-birthday visit with her and Frankie.
See you all down the road tomorrow!
I have my computer this morning!! Whoo Hoo!!
We had a little adventure yesterday. We've been dragging a fifth-wheel around this country for 16 years now. But yesterday was the first time ever that we 'dropped' it. Bill hitched up like he always does but for some reason forgot to do his little 'test tug' after hitching. Not sure the outcome would have been different though. We started to pull out of our spot in a casino lot where we'd spent the night and the trailer came unhitched! It dropped to the bed of the truck and took out our tailgate. Of our new truck. Our new trailer. Our tailgate with the back-up camera in it. Poor Bill was just sick about it. We were able to raise the trailer back up, re-hitch, and tie up the tailgate. It's a goner. Trailer just had some scratches. No one was hurt, cats are OK, and it didn't happen going down the road at 60 mph! So we were blessed. And I guess when we get to Austin, his first order of business will be to hunt for a new tailgate. We've been told that ranchers in Texas are known for buying new pick-ups and replacing the box with a flatbed. So new tailgates abound. It shouldn't be hard. But the back-up camera is an issue. Bill only has vision in one eye and therefore no depth perception. He really has come to rely on that camera. Don't tell him I told you this, but this is his third smashed tailgate in 25 years. He NEEDS that camera!
Today is the day we arrive at TINA'S. Are you ready, Girl?? We'll be seeing you this evening, pizzas in hand. The Arizona weather gods have been smiling on us the last few days. About 70*, give or take a couple degrees. We've been basking.
BECCA - I sure hope you and your hunny are feeling better by today. Especially that tooth. It might take a while for it to 'simmer down', I would guess. How is the fire situation? And how is your brother? I think of him every day.
VELDA - sounds like yesterday was an indoor day where you are. My DD in Austin said they are having two days of bad weather including icy conditions. If that's the case, we'll hole up somewhere and wait it out. Not looking forward to driving in ice, wind, or snow.
CHICKIE - sounds like it's C-O-L-D there! Brrrr..... I love you but glad we're not coming through Kansas this year! My brother in Alaska isn't much colder than you are! Your Hooligans are terrific! I bet you are a well-known foursome in town as you zip around in your little red truck!
JANA - I am so sorry about your tooth! But as my LDH#2, Roy, used to tell my kids when they had an owie, 'it will feel better as soon as it stops hurting'. Surprisingly, that comforted them. But I do hope you will soon be on the upswing. In the meantime, a few nights off cooking can't be bad . . . What a great find for Gracie among GGM's cat collection! I collect cats, too. In fact, my cousin stayed at my house for a few months when we were in Alaska in 2015 and her grandkids visited. She kept them amused by counting all the cat things around the house.
CAROL (without an 'e') - Yes, we are looking forward to dropping a lot of cargo at Tina's house. Toys that our grandkids have outgrown and Christmas decorations that I've outgrown, not to mention fabric I've collected for her over the past two years as well as a log cabin comfort quilt top I made in spare hours as we've traveled. And I'm anxious to see my 'baby girl'. And here's the fun part - a month from today my other two kids will be in Austin with us to celebrate that baby girl's 40th birthday! Seems they are making babies a lot older these days! lol!
IRISH - you collect cats, too? not surprising! I have about 7 of those big ceramic cats. And probably about 100 lesser ones. Black and white will always be my favorite, though. (don't tell my very fluffy calico, Riley I said that, please!) Glad you got your decorations out if not up. Over the past 8 years or so, I find I put out less and less. So much work. So when I do get out all the totes again, I'll be weeding them out yet again. If I were home, I'd be giving a bunch of things to my DGS, who is having fun decorating his OWN home this year. Yesterday he told me he had to do "UGH-lies" when he got home from work before he put up his tree. I'm so proud of him! lol!
Only about 275 miles to go today to Deming, NM. We'll spend some time reorganizing. We have stuff for Tina stowed in every part of this trailer and the truck, too. Wherever it fit around the even more stuff we are taking to Autumn! Then we'll find some pizzas somewhere, ready made or take'n'bake, and pop over to her house for a post-birthday visit with her and Frankie.
See you all down the road tomorrow!
