Michigan departure pending!! 9-9 &10-2014

9-9-14 FRONT BRAKES AND TRAILER SECURED

Tuesday 9-9-14 was a Great productive day ! My buddy, Jerry, put new brakes on the front of the rig. He did the rears last week. I was surprised the front brakes weren't as worn out as the rears. Actually had less than 50% wear. He also lubed the upper A frame that the lube shop had such a hard time with. I'm sure glad I know such a good mechanic. He's taken care of both our motorhomes and always does a meticulous job.

Jerry and I slipped a quick ride in on the motorcycles after that and I was following him. On the way home we noticed his bike was smoking out the left exhaust pipe.. We got home okay and he concluded that it might be a head gasket leaking as we could smell antifreeze. I guess his riding this year is all done. At least he had a nice riding summer. Next week, Michigan weather is taking a dive into the 50's. We're glad to be heading South this week.

We loaded and tied down the Goldwing in the trailer. It was a tight fit but anchored down real nice. I went to the scales and had everything weighed. Our trailer is rated for 3500# and it weighed 3100# . Good to go!! I'll probably add a few more straps to the bike to make me feel better. Springs and shackles and new tires all checked out okay. We're all hooked up and packed up all the outdoor BBQ gear and chairs. The yard is looking bare !

Sat around a bonfire after our busy day. We were all a little teary eyed realizing it was Bon Voyage time. It's been a fast 6 weeks and so totally enjoyable. Terra doesn't want to see us leave, she's so sweet. I think that even their dogs, Ceasar & Browner, detected the overall mood. They were kinda huggy squeezy last night !! LOL.

The weather this morning, Wednesday 9-10-14, is glum. Rain and high 50's with thunderstorms for today so we wont be hitting the road til all this junky weather clears up in a day or so.

Today we'll while away the day surveying the pantry and maybe a trip to the store to replenish some things. I still have to check our fluids. Might be ables to slip that in between raindrops. I still need to take down the satellite dish. I'm glad I left that up last night so we can watch some shows while it's raining. That's a quick job to do.

When we do leave we'll head to Mt. Pleasant Casino. It's a little over an hour away. With any luck we might take some of their loot and pay for the trip South. ( wishful thinking, ehh ??)

Looking forward to writing “travel” blogs. They seem to be more fun for me to do. Wonder where our wanderings will lead us?

REMEMBER, LIVE YOUR DREAMS AS TIME GOES BY QUICKLY !!

Charlie & Heather.