NO Parts YET

NO Parts YET

Wednesday April 13, 2022

Today we spent the day waiting and waiting. After lunch I  decided to call the Ford dealer where we ordered the parts from. He said they usually get about 25 boxes in. Today they only got a few. So no Parts Today.

So yesterday we were pretty bummed didn't feel like doing anything. Today I forced myself to do some things. First I vacuumed. Did the bath rugs first.

 Then we walked over to the laundry room. It really is nice.. Put the rugs in, Jim went to get his green TT cleaning cloths. Then half way through washing the rugs, I took them out and put his green towels in. Rinceed and spun out together. One load was 2.50. And you could use quarters, alot of laundry rooms now you have to get a laundry card. It was so nice and breezy it all dryed outside quickly. They had soda and snack mashine there. He was going to get a diet Pepsi but they only had regular. So he got a diet dr pepper. Gross. Also he got some beef jerkey.

Today this is all I have, but this really has always bothered me. I said to Jim why do they install the outlets like this, why can't they make it so the cord can hang down straight. He said it is stupid too.

So after all the excitement of the laundry. We changed and washed the sheets. Later we went for a walk.

 Jim took both toilet seats off, so I could give them a proper clean in the shower..  I guess that I probably did a few more things. Who knows

I made unfried chicken mashed potatoes with spinach, onions, bacon and cheese also some green beans for dinner.

We had a drink opened the Mexican mudslide,  had 1 before bed.

In Limbo till we figure it all Out

In Limbo till we Figure all this out

Monday April 11, 2022

We are here just waiting till the first guy we called that called us back, Morris.  We waiting quite a while.

I suggested we call someone else just incase, felt we needed a back up plan.

We talked to one guy, he sounded promising, he said he could have one of his guys stop on there way home tonight. I said have a guy, but just incase he is a no show. So he suggested I text back, if Morris doesn't show up today. He will have a guy stop to try and diagnosed what's wrong with the truck in the morning. OK good plan.

Jim was looking at the truck, said he was looking for something obvious.

I was trying to relearn the line dance on the outside TV, called Lonely Drum. Found a good teacher. Was fun but got a little hot out.

We called and talked with Len and Phyllis East. I love them so much. We shared what was going on. They are about 240 miles away. Len got on the phone and said if you need us call. He said he would come and get us if we need him too. So amazing they are. I cry when I talk about him. We thanked him so much, but what do you even say to someone so generous. We hope it doesn't come to that. If it did we probably would have to just live there then forever, lol.

Sorry we had to go then...

He finally called us back, he had to go get a load of rocks. Then he said he would stop. OK

So he arrived with another guy. He was under the hood. He started it, it started. WOW

He saw one injector was loose. He said he would come back tomorrow am to fix. Sounds great ok.

Talked with our neighbors we both had pet therapy. He was SO sweet.

Later we went for a walk while I had dinner in the oven. We walked up the road, said hi to a couple walking towards us, I saw he had a Lebanon Rails To Trail T shirt on. I said  hey. We started talking. Probably way over an hour. He is a reverse snow bird he said, doesn't want to drive in snow, but we goes to Colorado and places in PA, he teaches skiing.

She line dances too. They are going to TTO.

There name's are Les and Joan Bucher from Pottstown. I really enjoyed talking with them, we shared stories of life on the road. They are full-time too, 4 years.

We said goodbyes was almost dark. I had nothing with me, I said that I would bring one of my cards back after we ate. So I did then. I made us 6 cookies my paleo chocolate chip cookies made with almond flour. I took them a couple.. She thanked me, I said hope we see you again down the road. They might be in Hershey later this year. 

Tuesday April 12, 2022

We were up pretty early. There is an hour time difference. Messed me up, I try to ignore it. I started breakfast a little later. And Morris showed up around 9. Jim went out they chatted.

 Jim offered him coffee and breakfast. I had just made chocolate chip and blueberry muffins he took him one of each and a big mug of coffee. Jim offered him a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. While I made it Morris was under the hood. Later after he ate. He had to run to Wal-Mart for a tool. Jim thought he he had one, but some things he can't get to because of the golf cart.  Then he found one of the brackets that hold one of the injectors was bent and broken off. Here's a picture of it.

I hope that's all their is. Together they called a place to order a set. They will be able tomorrow. He will pick it up tomorrow and put it in.

He stayed a bit and chatted. Was asking us questions asked about my one flower pot, the golf cart, and how long we have been full time. He asked us if we ever went next door they have slot machines.  He left and said see a ya tomorrow.

So we walked over at noon. Took nice view of the RV.

They only open at 2, was hoping they had food for lunch. Came home ate leftover mac and cheese and veggies from last night.

Then we walked over said we would be here for another night. Hopefully we can leave Thursday.

They have a beautiful lobby and we got to see 3 of the rooms. 

They also have these cute little houses to rent.

We walked over next door. What a disappointment, no food just smokey big room with game machines. They were nice and helpful explained alot. We did not stay long.

Later I made taco's and taco salad for dinner. I did this, watched news. He watched TV outside. 

3rd Tow this Winter

3rd Tow this Winter

Sunday April 10, 2022

This am ran the genny for the last time to top off the battery bank. Put heat on was 45 degrees outside. Did coffee, quick breakfast in MW. Then Tow truck arrived at 8. 

Towed both together 87 miles to our new site at 

Hidden Hollow RV Park

He helped Jim unhook the truck from the RV

Truck DOA again

Here We go AGAIN 

Saturday April 9, 2022

Woke up to the wild pigs again,  took some pictures this time.

Then happened AGAIN 

Had to spend night in a Rest Area 

More FUN in The Village's

More FUN in The Village's 

Friday April 8, 2022

We had a wonderful relaxing morning together. Enjoyed our coffee. It felt a little cool inside and I opened the door to see how it felt outside and there were 4 or 5 larger black wild pigs just inside the jungle. We watched them for a bit. Tryed to get a picture but to thick in there to see them properly.

We had the news on a bit. I put a batch of yogurt in the instant pot early. We got ready and left for our day of fun in The Village's.

First we filled up the diesel 4.89 a gal, then went to post office to mail a baby blanket to our long time line dancing friend that moved to Oregon. 

Then we went to Too JAY'S for lunch. We are so cute.

I said would be cool if someone we knew came in. No one did.

Here are just some of the cakes, and so many more treats available.

Close up of 4 more.

I had coconut cake, Jim had 2 mini eclairs. 

Then we walked around the Village of Brownwood, Jim was walking pretty well. We stopped at the sales office to sit again and watch people go by. 

I was watching the golf carts go by, And I  yelled HEY  Lance and Crystal with Terry the dog went flying by. He saw me and waved. I walked out the direction they went. I told Jim maybe they waved and kept going. Lol They did find a place to park and walked over sat with us. He said really nice sitting out here. The people who work inside the sales office came out to pet Terry and give him treats. 

We chatted for awhile, they were on the way to get ice cream. We said goodbyes again. Was such a nice surprise to get to see them again. 

We left shortly after they did, had to walk by them as they ate there ice cream, Terry had some too. We chatted for a minute then we finished our walk around. Here some beautiful flowers, their every where here.

Here a pretty shops line the street.

Quite a few restaurant / bars were doing karaoke they were really hopping. 

We went back to RV was after 4 by now. Jim sat out side a bit. I was doing a few things inside and texted hi to Sheila Moore I line danced with in TTO she is here but didn't get to see her yet. She said she would walk over, we were really close. We had a nice visit outside. was so beautiful such blue sky. Jim had alot of things in common with here. She is FT too. In a MH and from Delaware they knew all the same places. 

And found out she knows Neil and Nancy Savage, they met at Circle  M. SOoo funny.

After she left the neighbor stopped by, he was saying hi and telling people who will be here for Easter, WE will not but, they are having a pot luck. That's so nice. He chatted with us for awhile. Told him how we saw pigs, he said there is a panther, bear and monkey here too. WOW. 

I watered my plant and went in. I made chicken and yellow rice with mixed veggies. Leftovers for tomorrow night too. Just after 7 my yogurt was done.

We watched Big Sky, before bed.

Lunch with Jim's former Boss

Lunch with Jim's Former Boss

Thursday April 7, 2022

We were up together about the same time. Did our normal morning routine, of coffee and I made breakfast later.

We sat around all morning was a rainy start to the day. 

We did keep our main problems slide in, this is the first time we pulled our recliners out just a bit and sat in them while the slide was in. It was really hard to just sit on the sofa, Jim is crickety enough. We were always afraid it might be bad for the slide, Well we figured it can't get any worse then it is now.

The YouTube TV not really working now, your service apparently only works for 3 months,  then for some reason that is all the time they give you. Then they want you to return to your home area. Jim says we are suspended / limited until then.  We can still watch our shows, just the day after they air, on a different media. But we found if we put on the search screen we can still see the news in the am and pm to hear weather etc. Works well, cause usually we are looking at our phones, and I'm blogging. Even though you have to look thru the search words.

So we had watched Survivor then we got ready for our lunch with Lance and Crystal.

We went to Square 1 at 1, the restaurant that the campground host Jane recommended, and we found out it's Crystal's favorite. And our first time. They all had burgers I had a great salad. We had a great visit.

Cool booth Crystal and Jim posed for me.

            This was the other side of the restaurant 

They are going to a new comers party tonight. Talked about her new job at the Villages golf cart sales office, she really likes it. We said our goodbyes about 2:40. Out at the vehicles I gave her a pink baby blanket for there first grand baby due the end of the month. And a glittery turtle stepping stone to match the turtle theme.

Then we went the long way to Save a Lot, then To Russell Stovers Candy.

This small amount was 28 dollars wow, glad I didn't get more.

They are ready for Easter here.

Then we arrived home, changed our clothes. I put the  stuff away. As soon as we got home in the door it started raining.

Then we watched a movie with Sandra Bullock called The Proposal.

Later I made a chicken,  pasta, cream cheese and spinach meal in the instant pot. 

First Time Moving Since we Got The Truck Back

First Time Moving Since we Got The Truck Back

Wednesday April 6, 2022

Today we were up early excited and a little bit nervous for the move.

It is hot and humid out. The AC has been running alot lately all night long. We packed up I made us breakfast and we pulled out of TTO just after 11 am.

The drive was only an hour, very good and uneventful the way we like it. We arrived at 3 Flags in Wildwood a little after noon. We went inside to check in. Jane checked us in. So nice she recommended a restaurant we never went to Square 1. Supposed to have great burgers. Might have to try that out. First we want to go to Cody's in Brownwood.

We got backed into our spot, and we left problem slide in. He did the full hookups. Then we took showers and headed out to Brownwood in The Village's.

We passed Diana and Cam on the way out, they have the black Cricket too.

We arrived to the restaurant,  we're really hungry, we didn't have lunch today only Londin, lunch dinner combo I call it. We had scallops to share ordered soup, but was beef not chicken so he ate it. We shared a huge salad and he had prime rib, and FF, I had pork and broccoli. We shared a key lime pie too.

It's happy hour,  so he got happy then.

When we left it was packed people were everywhere all the restaurants were full. Was like a Saturday night, but every night is Saturday here in The Villages.  Then they had live music playing called Dance Express. People were drinking dancing. Was like going to a party that you don't know anyone. So fun and festive. Jim knee was really hurting again. So he didn't want to walk much.

 After we listened to the music for awhile. We walked to different area, he sat and waited for me as I walked around the block. I went into Kylie's Closet found a necklace I got. Walked back to Jim we walked out to the truck. Lance called we made plans to go to lunch with them tomorrow at 1, to the place we were recommended,  Square 1, it is there favorite. Sounds very promising.

We arrived back to RV, put leftovers in fridge and I put my sneakers on and went for a walk around. I texted Christine she called,  we chatted while I walked around. Sat by the community fire a bit, no one else was there. Was to hot by the fire. I got back to the FW and was so hot I took another quick shower. Blogged and watched TV.

YouTube TV is saying we have to get back to our home base, it doesn't work pasts 3 months. By now was almost 10, time for bed.