This morning, I slept in till 9 o'clock. It was cold last night, down to 33 degrees. Only one more day and temperatures start getting back to normal. Thank goodness!
David, the diesel mechanic, called this morning and we went over the problems of the WL over the phone. After looking at the diagnosis I received from Empire Diesel, he said he would be willing to come over, but that if came over to do a diagnostic test on the engine, it would only be a repeat. I have had at least three of those at around $600 a piece. He said basically, I would be spending good money after bad. This is my last season, and I really don't want to take the WL home with me.
So, my winter friends, I won't be boondocking with you this winter. I do plan to take the Jeep over to Bill and Patsys place, hopefully at a time when many of you are in Quartzsite.
Interesting when I first started out ten years ago, it was just me and Yuma and we had no friends. Now, the main reason I come out now is to visit with the friends I've made. I will miss you.
I called Dish to help me set-up my TV up to watch Gold Rush. This young lady in Manila, did a great job and soon, I was watching TV.
I decided to take a rest because I wasn't feeling good today and at 3:30, I got a call from Kay. Her niece, Lisa was hit from behind in the Walmart parking lot and asked if I would run over and help Lisa out. This is her first accident, so she wasn't sure what to do. After searching everywhere, I finally found them and Clea was already there with Alma. They were coming home from an eye procedure when Kay called her.
Thanks for stopping by.
This is the most exciting blog year! Were you saying you did *not* want to take the WL back home? I thought you did…
ReplyDeleteIt would just sit at home till we died and it would be your problem.
DeleteMy goodness they are having a run of bad luck. So sorry about the WL. We’ll still all be your friends, just on FB and game playing. We will all be there someday soon I imagine!!
ReplyDeleteGood. I hope to see as many of as I can before going home.
DeleteI'm sorry to hear about Lisa's accident. Thankfully, no one was injured. I'm sure you didn't want to waste money on a repeat MH test. It's good that you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolly. I think it's time to bite the bullet and move to the next adventure.
DeleteSorry to read that you won't be returning next year, Frustrations and expenses from the WL are certain to be the cause.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice that you'll be able to help Lisa with her accident report.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Thank you. Glad I was here to help. Being a former State Farm agent, it's down my alley.
DeleteThank you. Glad I was here to help. Being a former State Farm agent, it's down my alley.
DeleteLet’s all stay tuned…there is 7 more days of potential drama, or excitement, depending what you call it!
ReplyDeleteSad to hear your news about the WL we will miss spending time with you and Yuma.
ReplyDeleteDeb and Tom
It has been an adventure. I've enjoyed those times we traveled together.
DeleteSo sorry about the WL and your travels. I've noticed more and more that people forget they're in a parking lot and not the freeway!
ReplyDeleteHe was elderly and was probably distracted looking for a parking place. That place was packed. He was very nice.
DeleteSorry to hear the news of the WL. Riley and I will miss Yuma’s speed and jumping ability, the daily visits and of course we will miss you as well Doug. Your smiling face, interesting humour and exploring in the Jeep! Hopefully we will cross paths this winter. Take care Doug.
ReplyDeleteDeb and Riley
Hope so too. I loved our adventures together thes past few years. Yuma and I had fun.
DeleteGood. You're welcome anytime. Kind of like all the old bloggers on the road. There comes a day to call it a completed journey. I'll stop by someday soon.
ReplyDeleteLife is always full of changes. We always enjoyed our visits with you and Yuma. Thank goodness for Facebook. We can still keep in touch. Hopefully somewhere...sometime we can visit before you head back. But we have a windshield that needs fixing...that's the RV life!
ReplyDeleteBummer. I'm hoping to figure something out so that I can get around.
DeleteOr since you’re out there, buy a lightweight pop up trailer to tow behind the jeep.
ReplyDeleteThat is a thought. I could look a used one that doesn't cost much.
DeleteDo you get CBS down there from dish?..They have been fighting each other up here in Washington, really pisses me off with no Football and now the play-offs are on...Ding-dang-it!
ReplyDeleteI've had great luck with dish's help on other issues, even from the other side of the planet. The plug in to the dish was hurt and it drove me nutz trying to figure out what was wrong. The tech talked me through all the possibles and bingo..TV.