We have had a great week visiting good friends and family.
Monday, Jay & Stella came over to the park to visit us and bring dinner.
Ted went over to his rig to plug in to get the fridge cold for their trip to Rayford for Thanksgiving, and came by to see us. Jay & Stella were here and we invited them to join us for dinner. He was hesitant and said that Donna was too busy at home and probably wouldn't come. He went home & Jay called Donna to come and join us for supper. They came over a little while later and we all sat outside and visited and tried to cure the worlds problems.
The weather had turned cool (to cool for shorts and t-shirt), so Jay went home to change clothes and bring Stella some shoes. Dinner was good.
Thanksgiving morning Brenda fixed some orange danish and pan sausage and we took them over to Rayford for breakfast. Jay and Stella joined us and we all sat around visiting and enjoying each others company.
We met Mike and Barbara (M&Beller) from the Texas Boomers. They are very nice people.
When dinner was about to served in the rally hall, Brenda and I left for my sisters house for dinner. Billy and Nick had fixed all of the employees something on the grill, we got a whole chicken. Dinner for tonight.
This year there were a lot fewer people for Thanksgiving dinner than usual. My sisters kids are spread out all over the world (Taiwan, Hawaii, DC, Montana, Seattle) so there was only a few of us. My brother who lives here was in Kansas with his wife's family.
We did get a surprise though, Tony Jr. (my nephew from Taiwan came in for the holiday. Val & Tony were very surprised.
His wife and four girls are living with Val until January, when they return home. Mag and the girls are such a treat to be around. A very loving family.
We stayed and visited until about 8 pm the made our way home. A very lovely day, indeed.
Ta ta for now
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
The return of the coach, Finally
We finally got the coach back on Friday. It looks and smells much better with the new carpet and flooring.
We started the week by taking the coach to Best Preowned RVs on Monday. We dropped the coach off and was told we would probably have the coach back by Tuesday night.
There was a mix up with the carpet that we ordered, so we went to Spring Carpet and found a carpet that we liked, bought it and called BPRV to have them pick it up first thing Tuesday. They did not pick up the carpet until Tues. pm. and didn't even start pulling out the old flooring until late Tuesday.
Well, one thing led to another and they finally finished the floor on Friday pm. Brenda and I spent the night in the coach Thursday, and I stayed until they finished. They didn't do a very good job of cleaning the floor, so when I looked to clean it, I found things unfinished. Screws left out, caulking not complete. I don't think that I will recommend these people.
Ted and Donna were very gracious in letting us stay at their home. We stayed until Thursday morning. I am a firm believer in the old adage: "Visitors are like fish, after 3 days both begin to stink." They are some super people, and they even let us bring Cleo with us.
Saturday night, we took some friends from the park to the 'lighting of the doves' at the Woodlands waterway. We met Ted & Donna at their home, as Donna had been working on her Christmas decorations in her home all week, she wanted us to see her work. We all went down to the waterway for the festivities, then decided to order pizza and go back to Ted & Donna's home for Pizza and beer. The six of us had a good time, as there was good food, drink and conversation.
Yesterday, I washed the rig, I didn't realize how dirty this thing was. Tomorrow I will start waxing it, preparing it for our trip west this summer.
We are spending Thanksgiving with my sister. We will go to Rayford for breakfast and visit with some friends. Jay retired on Friday, so it will be good to welcome him into the world of retirement.
Ta ta for now
We started the week by taking the coach to Best Preowned RVs on Monday. We dropped the coach off and was told we would probably have the coach back by Tuesday night.
There was a mix up with the carpet that we ordered, so we went to Spring Carpet and found a carpet that we liked, bought it and called BPRV to have them pick it up first thing Tuesday. They did not pick up the carpet until Tues. pm. and didn't even start pulling out the old flooring until late Tuesday.
Well, one thing led to another and they finally finished the floor on Friday pm. Brenda and I spent the night in the coach Thursday, and I stayed until they finished. They didn't do a very good job of cleaning the floor, so when I looked to clean it, I found things unfinished. Screws left out, caulking not complete. I don't think that I will recommend these people.
Ted and Donna were very gracious in letting us stay at their home. We stayed until Thursday morning. I am a firm believer in the old adage: "Visitors are like fish, after 3 days both begin to stink." They are some super people, and they even let us bring Cleo with us.
Saturday night, we took some friends from the park to the 'lighting of the doves' at the Woodlands waterway. We met Ted & Donna at their home, as Donna had been working on her Christmas decorations in her home all week, she wanted us to see her work. We all went down to the waterway for the festivities, then decided to order pizza and go back to Ted & Donna's home for Pizza and beer. The six of us had a good time, as there was good food, drink and conversation.
Yesterday, I washed the rig, I didn't realize how dirty this thing was. Tomorrow I will start waxing it, preparing it for our trip west this summer.
We are spending Thanksgiving with my sister. We will go to Rayford for breakfast and visit with some friends. Jay retired on Friday, so it will be good to welcome him into the world of retirement.
Ta ta for now
Monday, November 17, 2008
Renaissance Festival
Yesterday, Ted & Donna, Brenda & I went to the Renaissance Festival. We met Val, Tony and our niece, Dominique there. Dominique was wearing a Blue Cape that Val had bought at the festival several years ago. It was still in great shape and we reminisced about the cape. I didn't know that Val still had it.
We went into the gate and we watched the players introduce each of the groups. They were divided into many groups and were associated with the different areas of the festival, Italians, King and queen, etc.
We did see many different shows throughout the day. I think the best was the French magician who had been with Circ De Sole. He mimed most of the show and spoke only at the end. He had much audience participation, as did most of the shows that we saw.
Dominique wanted to see the belly dancers, so we looked them up saw a good show. The girls are very limber and in spectacular physical shape.
Ted and Donna had been there many years ago, but somehow missed a lot of the areas. They never went back to the Italian area or the area with the original swings or where the elephants are. They seemed to be impressed with the size of the grounds.
Ted and I were disappointed with the Italian sausage sandwich. It was cold and not much thought in the preparation, Cold marinaro sauce over a slightly heated sausage. Not very impressive.
We went to a bier garten to listen to an accordion player, He was very good. Donna, who is German and attends many German weddings was familiar with some of the dances and songs and she got up and danced the chicken dance. It was neat to watch.
I keep hearing how bad the economy is, but this place was packed. I'm guessing here, but I think there was 10,000+ people at this venue. At between $18 and $21 a ticket to just get in and the cost of food, drinks and souvenirs, there was a hell of a lot of money spent yesterday, and this goes on for 8 weeks.As all know, gas prices have come down and are almost reasonable. With our trip planned next summer, I hope they stay down or go even lower. We could stand a break while travelling. But, that is stating the obvious.
Ta ta for now
Friday, November 14, 2008
Repairs to coach
Back in September, while we were in PA., the right rear brake on the coach locked and got really hot. After stopping and letting the brake cool off, we proceeded on our way. The brakes acted fine all the way to Houston, but the ABS light was on on the dash. I had a guy out to look at the brakes and lubricate the calipers, as is required by Workhorse frames on their brakes. The ABS sensor appeared ok (he thought that because the brake got so hot, that the sensor would melt), he took it out and noted that it had been rubbing against the rotor. That would have caused the sensor to malfunction. He proceeded to lube the calipers on all 4 brakes and noted that the right front calipers were well lubricated.
As some of you know, we had trouble with the front brakes locking up about 2 years ago and had Demontrond RV look at the brakes and fix them. The service writer told us about the need to lube the calipers and told us that they had done so. Well, it appears that they only lubed ONE of the four sets of calipers. I dislike Demontrond for several reasons, and this is a perfect example of the slipshod work that they do. They keep your RV for several weeks, then don't do the work needed. They also charge an exorbitant amount for their slipshod work. I never miss an opportunity to tell someone NEVER, NEVER go to them or use their service department.
We are taking the coach in for new flooring on Monday, and Ted & Donna have graciously offered to have us stay with them while the work is being done. They even are allowing us to bring Cleo (the wonder cat) along. We really appreciate them and all that they do for us.
Ta ta for now
As some of you know, we had trouble with the front brakes locking up about 2 years ago and had Demontrond RV look at the brakes and fix them. The service writer told us about the need to lube the calipers and told us that they had done so. Well, it appears that they only lubed ONE of the four sets of calipers. I dislike Demontrond for several reasons, and this is a perfect example of the slipshod work that they do. They keep your RV for several weeks, then don't do the work needed. They also charge an exorbitant amount for their slipshod work. I never miss an opportunity to tell someone NEVER, NEVER go to them or use their service department.
We are taking the coach in for new flooring on Monday, and Ted & Donna have graciously offered to have us stay with them while the work is being done. They even are allowing us to bring Cleo (the wonder cat) along. We really appreciate them and all that they do for us.
Ta ta for now
Monday, November 10, 2008
Time marches on
Donna threatened me if I didn't write something on the blog, so here it is:
We have been here almost 7 weeks now, if you can believe that. We have settled into the job nicely, and we have somewhat of a routine.
There are many little things to do around here, and the owners are usually conducive to our suggestions to improve the park.
They have been here quite a bit lately, measuring for new sites, looking at where the pool and spa are going to go. This is a nice park now, but, with the improvements they are planning it will be a spectacular park. The bath houses are in the works now, we hope they are completed by the end of the year.
Last week, Sunday, my sister, her husband, my niece and her 4 daughters came over for dinner and spend the day. Brenda and the girls made cupcakes and decorated them. They were delicious.
We borrowed some rods and reels from Tony, my brother-in-law, and I rigged them so the girls could fish. They didn't catch anything, but they had a good time. These are great kids and well disciplined. We enjoyed hot dogs and smoked sausages on the grill.
Saturday night, the Wurch's came by to see the park and we all went out to dinner at Mel's. Sandy and Rusty Creekmore, Ken & Susan Wilson joined us for a good meal. It had been Darlene's b'day on Thursday, and Bob wanted to celebrate with a few friends.
We rode over with the Wurch's, and those that know them know that when it is time to go it is time to go. We would have liked to have spent some time talking in the parking lot, but we had to leave.
We have met some very nice people in the park since we have been here. But people who live in parks seasonally are different from RVers. Mostly they are still working, and live in their MH or trailer as a more economical way to live and travel to different work locations . Whereas most RVers, that we know, like to travel about the country seeing this beautiful land of ours. We work so that we can travel.
Ta ta for now
We have been here almost 7 weeks now, if you can believe that. We have settled into the job nicely, and we have somewhat of a routine.
There are many little things to do around here, and the owners are usually conducive to our suggestions to improve the park.
They have been here quite a bit lately, measuring for new sites, looking at where the pool and spa are going to go. This is a nice park now, but, with the improvements they are planning it will be a spectacular park. The bath houses are in the works now, we hope they are completed by the end of the year.
Last week, Sunday, my sister, her husband, my niece and her 4 daughters came over for dinner and spend the day. Brenda and the girls made cupcakes and decorated them. They were delicious.
We borrowed some rods and reels from Tony, my brother-in-law, and I rigged them so the girls could fish. They didn't catch anything, but they had a good time. These are great kids and well disciplined. We enjoyed hot dogs and smoked sausages on the grill.
Saturday night, the Wurch's came by to see the park and we all went out to dinner at Mel's. Sandy and Rusty Creekmore, Ken & Susan Wilson joined us for a good meal. It had been Darlene's b'day on Thursday, and Bob wanted to celebrate with a few friends.
We rode over with the Wurch's, and those that know them know that when it is time to go it is time to go. We would have liked to have spent some time talking in the parking lot, but we had to leave.
We have met some very nice people in the park since we have been here. But people who live in parks seasonally are different from RVers. Mostly they are still working, and live in their MH or trailer as a more economical way to live and travel to different work locations . Whereas most RVers, that we know, like to travel about the country seeing this beautiful land of ours. We work so that we can travel.
Ta ta for now
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