Monday, August 16, 2010

Heat wave in WA

It has been very hot here for the last few days.
There has been a high pressure system off shore and it has caused the temperatures to rise into the nineties with lots of humidity.
Our coach sits in an opening in the trees ans the sun shines right against the windshield, which causes the temps in the coach to become very uncomfortable. We only have 30 amp service so we can run just one of the ac's at a time.
I feel really sorry for the people up here as most everyone doesn't have ac.
It does cool off at night, so sleeping hasn't been a problem.
With the hot weather, the park was very busy this last weekend.
Brenda ans I went out early this AM to pick up litter. I emptied my 5 gallon bucket 6 times, and Brenda emptied hers 3 times. We had come out after the park aids had started picking up litter and we still picked up that much.
We went out for about 2 hours last night and picked up litter. People can be so thoughtless.

My sister-in-law passed away on Saturday.
Mike had put her in hospital based hospice care last week, and her pain had become more bearable.
I am flying to Memphis tomorrow, and will be there for a week.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone but I wish it were in other circumstances.

Brenda, Becky, Fred, Lindsay, Heather and I went to a 'threshing B' on Saturday. it is a tractor and farm implement show. Brenda and I had never been to one before. It was very interesting.
There were tractor pulls, a lot of old antique tractors on display, and some antique farm equipment to be seen and enjoyed.
They did have a thresher in operation, and the kids really enjoyed seeing that process.

Brenda is at Becky's, washing clothes. She and Heather are preparing for Becky's baby shower on Saturday.
Becky gave a way so much as it took so long for them to get pregnant. She needs a lot of things for a baby, although she still has the crib, changing table, bassinet and high chair.
She still needs clothes, etc.
She found out that a car seat expires after 5 years, so they need to get another one for Gracie.

I am not looking forward to the flight tomorrow, but you have to do what you have to do. That is why we have a motor home, as airports are such a hassle.

Ta ta for now.

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