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6-28-15

It's been over a week since the last blog. What a week !

I've been starting our pre-checks for leaving in 2 weeks. The first gremlin I found was our Motorhome engine battery was very low. Since it is 4 years old I decided to stick in a new one. Wally World had the best price, $90. I picked out a deep cycle marine battery with 850 cranking amps. That should last awhile. It's also good to know that if we need any warranty work we'll always be nearby a Walmart. The Caddy will need an oil change & lube this week. I'll wait til next week to check all the tire pressures.

We've been here 6 months so there are a lot of things to put away in the trailer. We kinda spread out when we plant for awhile ! It's nice to have some extra room in the trailer since I sold the motorcycle.

The second gremlin to pop up was my Acer computer screen crapped out yesterday. No recovering there ! I'm not too upset though because it's 5 years old. Another internet research and off to Wally World again ! Picked up another Acer Inspire Laptop with a 1000 GB (1 Terrabyte)hard drive...WOW ! It's got a 15.6” screen and way more periphials (?) than I'll ever use. It comes with a new soft case and a wireless mouse. $350..I remember when a similar unit would have cost $1500+.. the bothersome part of that is having to reinstall all my stuff, God bless backups. I'll probably have to put in a couple days to get it all in order again. I'll save that chore for rainy days.

Plans are in the making for a 4^th of July party. We decided to stay here til the 6^th and avoid the crowds that weekend. Fireworks off the bridge will be entertaining. Might even get a few ourselves ! This is the latest we've ever stayed on the island.

Our new Coleman Canopy has held up to 5 storms already. Sure beats that piece of crap we bought at Northern Tools.

 

It's nice to sit in the shade in the afternoon. We setup a fan and our radio out there too.

The summer sunsets, out over the ocean, have been spectacular every evening. It's a habit to go to the point and watch it. In a matter of minutes the sky changes thru several shades of red and if you blink it'll change..never get tired of that show.

Ms. Heather has been helping a neighbor, June, paint her place all week. They try to start early before the heat becomes too much.. usually they stop about noon. June's place is about 90% done and looking real good.

 

 

Carl, our friend and resort manager, has been trying to get all his outside work done before noon too !! He wears me out just watching him !! I don't think I could work in this heat for very long nowadays. It's great to be retired. AC is my friend !! We have the AC on from 9AM til 9PM almost every day, sometimes longer.

I feel somewhat remorse about leaving Mama Cat behind again this year. She comes and visits every day. She sure got lovey this year. I'll miss her napping with me!

Looking forward to getting back on the road !

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

Charlie & Heather.