Goodbye Daylight savings Time, I had off Sunday the 1st. Jim was at Bryan house last night. I woke up just after 6:30, and didn't even realize until I looked at the microwave and a clock that changed by itself, how early I REALLY got up.
Had off today went to Hilltop Acres country store, after lunch went to Fredericksburg for a doctor appointment at 3:15. I went to Redners first. Jim texted me and said the truck was finished, could we pick it up when I'm done. So we were trying to figure out HOW we are going to do that, 3 vehicle's and 2 driver's. I was not finished until 4:30.
We left the work van at Redners went to Hasslers in my car, got the truck, 900 some dollars later, we took truck to his Mom's and was going to leave it there. We dropped off oranges we had for her, and decided to JUST take truck back to the CG. Jim was worried about the van, I was more nervous about letting the truck at Redners, he wanted to move the van first. Plus it was Trick or Treat night in Lebanon. Then I put spaghetti in IP and we went all the way BACK to Fredericksburg to get the van. About 20 miles. Took half an hour one way. Was back after 7, dinner was ready, we ate and Jim took a shower.
November 3 had off today, after lunch went to WORK to get my weekly Covid test.
My boss sent a group text to see if anybody wanted to work tomorrow. I told her I could. When I went in for my test she said I can work from 9 till whenever I wanted tomorrow morning.
Then I went to Joanne fabrics to find some yarn for a summer pull on tank top I have a pattern for. They are NO help in there, I went to Michael they are great, guy called his girlfriend to ask her my yarn questions, he said she is the expert.
I was going to go home then. Jim called and said he was working late, we wanted to go vote together. It was starting to get dark, with beautiful sunset when I left the store I was in.
So I ended up going myself. The line was a mile long, I drove around to the front found a place to park right next to a short line. The guy said it was for people from M to Z. That worked out great, Jim joined me in the line a short time later, he didn't want to jump ahead so he went to the back, about 10 people between us. The lady behind me said she would switch places with him and go stand with her neighbors. How nice was that. When we were finished, he went back to work all the way out in Jonestown. I went home and got dinner ready.
Wednesday November 4
Did some laundry and vacuumed Jim grilled burgers for dinner. I worked 4 to 8.
Thursday November 5
I got up half hour before my alarm, so I had more time to relax and drink coffee. I worked 9 to 3:30, I came home showered When Jim got home We went for a golf cart ride. Was SO beautiful out. He grilled chicken patties for dinner.
Still DON'T know WHO won.
November 6, our baby boys BIRTHDAY. Travis, can't believe that he is 31 today, my 10 lb 4 oz baby, is NOW 6' 3"
After we are both home from work, he WAS home first, which is not the norm, he left a little early since He worked so late last night. He had a doctor appointment at the cardiologist at 3:45 today. Everything went well they did another EKG, we ask the doctor for more Xarelto pills to increase our stash for the Florida trip. We had a few errands to run after the doctor. Went to get the mail and renewed our UPS Store for another year. I texted Travis happy birthday and wanted to see if he wanted to join us for dinner at Hoss's for his birthday. He said his roommate Now new girlfriend was with him if she could come too, we met her once or twice before. And Mia our youngest granddaughter was with him too, he has her on the weekends.
So we had a lovely dinner together and talked for 2 hours or more. Talked about Florida and playing golf I'd like to go with him sometime.
Saturday and Sunday November 7th and 8th I worked both days. Jim has off the weekends and it was supposed to be beautiful, over 70 degrees. I suggested he work on the hole where the golf cart has to go when we travel. I told him you don't want to wait till it's freezing cold out to get that done. So when I got home from work on Saturday he showed me what he got accomplished. He had to build something to protect the opening of the compartment, as we call the hole. We went for a golf cart ride, campgrounds pretty empty now.
Then We ended up having a campfire I made him some macaroni and beef for dinner I had some leftovers and we ate by the fire.
This is a picture from the front door. A few worker's stay over the winter. They all have to move to F loop. One is a Lifestyle FW, too hard to see in pic.
Sunday the 8th when I got home he showed me more things that he finished. He put the new side mirrors on the golf cart, we took another ride around. Stopped with Neil and Nancy at their fire, had a really nice visit so much to talk about. They're leaving later this year too. Went back to the FW Jim grilled chicken and zucchini planks I made some tiny new potatoes in the IP, we had a wonderful dinner, great end to a another beautiful day. A week of OVER 70 degrees.
Monday and Tuesday November 9th and 10th I had off, Monday I had a lot of phone calls to make doctor appointments called Erlich, washed the sheets and hung them outside. got the new Tupperware spice containers ready for outside grill use. Out with OLD in with new Tupperware container's.
Wednesday night I talked with Travis on the phone. We made plans, he said what are you going to wear, I told Jim we never made plans before that he asked me what I was going to wear. You have to dress nice for the golf course. It was going to be one of the last few days really nice outside that I could go watch him play golf. Wednesday. I was up early Wednesday morning planned on making him breakfast taking it with me. It was ham, onions peppers, zucchini, cheese, 3 egg hash.
Had to stop at work for my covid-19.. And wear a cute outfit to golf in. My boss at work said you have your summer clothes on, I said that's all I have now. She said you need a coat, I do have one.
I left went to meet Travis at his house in Annville, we had breakfast together. We left the house he had a tee time set for 11:30. He wanted to hit some practice balls first. Can't believe HOW far he can hit a ball. I do not know a lot of golf terminology. Travis told me some general rules of the game. Like not talking when someone's about to take a shot. And not walking between the player and his ball . It was beautiful out and great to spend the day with him.
Takes a long time. They paired us up with three other guys. I got my first golf ball shot to my leg. The one guy hit his ball, when Travis and I were looking for his. YOU spend ALOT of time looking for balls. Thought it would leave a mark, but it didn't. After he was finished around 3:30 we went to Quentin Tavern and I got us a late lunch, early dinner for me. Jim was finished with work I invited him to come, he had to shower. We had a lovely time it's been a long time since we spend that much time together. He's a wonderful beautiful kid that of course I love dearly. Here are some pictures of our day and a few beautiful homes that surround the Royal Oaks golf course.
Thursday November 12, getting ready for our last big move this weekend before we go to Florida. I had off today and have been planning a shoe cabinet I want to have built because I can't find anything that will work. I want a cabinet for the end of the island that does not look like a shoe cabinet. Jim's friend of a friend, Mark is a woodworker and I was finally able to talk to him today on the plans that I made. Jim texted him some numbers, I sent him some pictures. Hoping I can get it before we leave.
End of the island where I want it to go.
My list to him, I want it to not look like a shoe cabinet, open to the back, to put the shoes in on the fridge side but not so that they could fall out. something soft so it won't rub the hardwood floor. And must be lightweight and easily attached to the island so it won't fall over.
I made dinner and we were treated to this beautiful sunset on our last night at PA Dutch Thousand Trails before we move Saturday.
Friday November 13th after I got home from work. We had an appointment to stop at Sycamore Hill RV where we are moving to on Saturday until we leave for Florida on the 4th. Jim was working in Harrisburg so he was a few minutes later, I met him there just after 4:30. we got to see the spot where we will be, confirm our appointment to get it inspected immediately upon arrival. This is the same RV guy that we are waiting for our water heater from. first thing he said to us was oh I forgot you were coming, why would you say that to a customer, I'll never KNOW. We left the van there and he showed us where to park all our vehicles.
I asked Jim ( RV guy's name too ) about our neighbor, Bruce, a guy alone, in the FW in the picture.
I made more food for my mother-in-law so we took that over first and ran into the store quick before we went back to the FW and had dinner.
Saturday November 14th our last Moving Day till we leave.
We confirmed yesterday that we would arrive between 10 and 11. It took forever to get all the stink bugs out when we put the slides in. The packing up went well. Here is a picture of Jim hard at work.
I made Jim breakfast and we left just after 10. Grueling long drive of about 6 minutes.
First we backed in front of the garage doors to get inspected. We walked around while they did that, Alot of RV's are stored here and some for service. We saw our friends FW, had a tire with a flat. We texted him a picture. The walk didn't take very long. We paid for the inspection and our month and half that we are here. Talked to Jim for a bit. Then we backed into our spot. Here is where we have to GO.
He only has 30 amp here so we will have to rough it a little. Mainly me cuz, I can't multitask, while cooking dinner doing laundry and other electric using chores. But we can make it work and we will learn how much amps each Appliance uses, which we don't really know NOW. Will really be helpful when boondocking. But only 3 miles from my work, and way cheeper then Lickdale was last year.
We got to meet Bruce RIGHT away. He came out, watched us, told Jim right away a different way he should have come in. Kept talking to us, he walked away a few times, but kept come BACK. After awhile Jim finally said I HAVE to finish setting up now. He said "OH yea I get it, " NO, DON'T think YOU did. I told Jim, YOU made a friend. He said he is a nice guy, was telling him his LIFE story, lol. HE Wants someone to talk to. DON'T we all, need to connect.
Turns out He is NOT here much.
We got all hooked up and settled in. I got lunch ready. The Sat dish was a pain for Jim, he is getting sick of it, and the TV.
It was nice to NOT HAVE to go anywhere else, as the van was already here. We,
( well HE did ) put the golf cart together, our ride around took 2 minutes. Beautiful out though good DAY to move.
I knew Jim was RIGHT at HOME, when HE said I'm going to make a FIRE. YEA, We asked yesterday if we could. Jim has a portable fire ring.
We do have a nice BACK yard.
Monday November 23rd I worked the day shift came home took a quick shower and went Wal*Mart quick then to Myerstown for my second haircut since we've been back. it was super long. Saw a woman from work there it was funny we had just talked about both going there. Stopped at Burger king on the way HOME.
Tuesday November 24th I had off today had to go into work for MY Covid test, put a load of laundry in before I left. after work I ran to the Hilltop Acres store got more apples for applesauce. Came home Jim was here already. He started grilling for me outside he grilled chicken, zucchini and onion slices and then chicken patties for dinner tonight. while inside I made chicken and yellow rice for his dinner tomorrow potato pancakes for tonight, and soup in my IP, a lot of watching the electric amp monitor, took awhile but we had FUN.
Tomorrow I'll make another batch of applesauce no more time tonight. I had a huge pile of dishes to wash. I work the rest of the week including Thanksgiving, Jim's going to take his mother out. But so far I have the weekend off.
Wednesday November 25th today I made another batch of applesauce I had dinner already for Jim when he got home and I work 4 to 8.
Thanksgiving
I worked today, very weird NOT having the residents guests come for Thanksgiving dinner. Jim took his mother to Harper's Tavern for dinner, they had three seatings. Jim graduated with the lady who runs the place. He said the food was great for only $25 a person, all you could eat. We have wonderful food where I work, I had a nice dinner there after most my work was finished around 1. My boss made me take leftovers.
Friday November 27th Jim has four consecutive days off. I work today and Ehrlich was supposed to come between 3 and 5. They called but I don't look at my phone when I'm at work. They called Jim, luckily he was home, we were the last stop for the day so he said he arrived around 1, took care of spraying everything we were having some bug issues. he's just lucky that he was home today cuz normally he's not, the Friday after TG.
Saturday November 28th I have off this weekend which is a pretty rare thing since we've been back. But we enjoyed it together after we enjoyed our morning coffee together. Jim had breakfast then went over to Byran to get 100 lb propane bottle he said we can use While we are here, he went to fill it up too. While he was gone I was able to " wash " my hair and get ready for a day of fun. We went to Cracker Barrel for lunch in Hamburg. We have been so ready to have fried catfish hush puppies and coleslaw. It is actually my favorite meal to get out somewhere so good we saved a small amount of leftovers for tomorrow.
Then we went to Cabela's which is right there, I found a nice pair of sandals since my other black ones are about shot.
Old black one's on left New Black on Right
Walked around quick. Jim NOT REALLY into it, I took ALOT of pictures. Here are a few my favorites.
Catfish kind of funny, was JUST our lunch.
Then we drove back stopped at my mother-in-law took her some Thanksgiving leftovers Jim told her about the flight he found for Florida for the two of them. Then we got back to the fifth wheel, ate a small amount of chicken and yellow rice. Jim went over to Byran for the night, going to get more firewood, he said there was no room with a hundred pound bottle in the back. I had a relaxing night watched my shows and worked on my crocheting summer tank top.
Sunday November 29th
I think I'm going to actually make it the whole weekend off. I had a relaxing morning me coffee Jim arrived after 9, I made him breakfast. Later we went to the storage shed to get some stuff and put some crap in. Then we went to our favorite sub place Bartolo's. Then we stopped at Walmart. When I got home I had a chat with Christine she's on her way to California soon first stopping in Florida. Jim washed a huge pile of DISHES while we talked, I had phone on speaker SO he could hear her praise him when I told her WHAT he was doing. GOOD man I have.
I worked on the 30th, CAN'T believe November is OVER. Rained all day, we stayed in had dinner.
