March 5th, Monday – Stuck in Neutral

Another cold morning.  And from the looks of things this is going to be the norm for several more days.

Ah well, into every life a chill or two must come.  Like that?  I just made it up!  Really, it’s still a whole lot warmer than the weather my friends are having in our former state of New Jersey.  So I’ll stay here and suffer.

Today, I guess you could say I was stuck in neutral for most of the day.  There are things that have to be done before we leave by the end of March and I know it.  I also know they are not going to get done on their own.  The hydraulic lines to the leveling jacks have to be checked.  The chassis battery needs a load test.  The roof needs to be washed as do the slide toppers.  The waste gate valves need to be replaced.  All typical of an 11 year old coach.  I want Graybeard in its prime when we start rolling north this summer.

This is not to say we didn’t accomplish anything today.  We got to do some needed shopping.  I replaced the weird acting tow switch in the car (sometimes I believe Harvey, our ghost, spends equal time in the car as well as the RV!).

I was finally able to get the access panel for the front TV back in place.  The rugs got a good vacuuming.  Our records for campgrounds, routes, maintenance tasks done and projects yet to be accomplished were updated.

Barbara was busy as well.  She spent the afternoon at the camp wishy washy doing our laundry.  While she was there she also made some new friends who are full time RVer’s.

Less I forget we also got to visit our resident donkey’s who live, were else,  on a farm adjacent to Donkey Lane.  These guys absolutely love apples and will take them from your hand at any time.

Yea, I was stuck for the most part idling in neutral all day.  However, I did accomplish a few things.  Tomorrow we’ll be running the roads since I have a doctor’s appointment at the VA Hospital in Tampa.  But that’s tomorrow.

So the day is coming to a close and night is once again enveloping us.  It’s been another great day, one full of laughter and life.  We lived each moment to the fullest.  We hope you did as well.  We hope you likewise enjoyed your day and made the most of it in a positive way.  Here’s a thought for you

Faith makes life possible, not necessarily easy

As always,  if you are coming to the end of your day with concerns and worries let me suggest that you turn them over to God.  After all, He is going to be up all night so why not let him handle them for you.

Time now for our evening prayers and some shut-eye.  Till tomorrow.  Thanks again for sharing our day with us.