March 24th, Saturday – Odds and Ends

Odds and Ends.  That is what it is coming down to.  However, the list doesn’t seem to end.  That’s OK.  I enjoy just puttering around and putting things right.  But I’m getting ahead of myself.  The morning began with a delightful warmth in the air and the sun shining big and bright.  Once we got ourselves in gear we celebrated the new day with a delightful breakfast of French Toast and grilled spam.  The perfect way to begin the new day that God have given us.

Breakfast finished, we both began to work on updating records.  Barbara worked on finishing the taxes which she was able to send to the accountant later in the day.  I began to record the information regarding the new tires, size, recommended air pressure based on the 4 corner weight from yesterday, and the DOT date codes for each one.

After I finished doing that I began working on checking items off my moving list.

• First up was trying to gain access to the gray tank since a leak has developed.  However, I had no success so I’ll go at it again tomorrow.  Actually the RV tech who installed the waste valves and caused the leak by moving things around will be here to tackle this one and put it right.
• Next on my list was cleaning the wheels after yesterday’s install.  That came back a bit messy and I just couldn’t leave them that way.  This is what they look like now.

I still need to talk to the dealer who installed them since I am missing a chrome lug nut cover on this back wheel.  I also whipped out the inflation chart for my brand and size tires and based on the weight discovered yesterday at each corner adjusted the tire pressure accordingly.

• Next on the list was the tow bar.  They recommend spraying silicone lube on all the pivot points, the slide arms, and the nuts on the clips that are part of the safety chains.  So with my trusty can of silicone lube I went to work and in about 30 minutes was able to check another item off the to do list.

• Moving on, I wanted to clean and treat the windshield with a special rain repellent spray.  Hey, I’m hoping that in so doing all the rain will now stay away for good!

• One last thing, of course, this is only temporary.  These two are coming with us, our signature at each site now and in the future so to speak.  Barbara’s idea, neat hey?

• Odds and ends.  A few more done and checked off.  Yet, it never fails.  While I was crawling around and under Graybeard I discovered a few more items to add to this year’s  to do project list.  That’s life with an RV.

While I was doing my thing, Barbara was on the computer beginning her research for things to do and discover as we journey north.  First order of business was to discover what we could do once we arrived at Crooked River State Park in Georgia.  She worked for some time on the special tour we’ll be taking of Cumberland Island.  There was a lot more to it than we first realized.  I’m so glad she took the time to research it now.  After that she contacted her cousin and arranged a visit with him since he lives in St Mary’s which is where the park is located.  Finally, this being Easter Sunday, she went looking for a church we could attend.

So that was our day.  Probably doesn’t sound like much.  Suffice to say it was full and complete.  Indeed we looked at each other at the end of the day and sort of asked where in the world did the day go!   Sitting here now and looking out the solarium window it is inky black all around me.  Once again it was a day in which we were together and that is what really makes the day so great.  We hope you enjoyed your day also and that you had a chance to do something that you enjoyed.  In leaving you this evening I want to share this with you:

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.

These are the voyages of  Graybeard and it’s occupants, four paws and two humans.  Our continuing mission: to explore as many new states as possible, to seek out new acquaintances and make new friends, to boldly go where we have not been before