For a while Tuesday it looked like the area had been invaded by yellow trucks! We still have our old one, then our new one - along with Wes & Rita's! We gave them a quick tour of the new house and then walked over to Russ'. Was disappointed to find DeAnna & the kids still asleep, recovering from a night of stomach virus. It was probably for the best, as none of us wanted to 'catch the bug'.
Tuesday afternoon we picked up the KOA fifth wheel from Leisure Time RV and brought it home to its 'new home. The RV pad looked like it had just been waiting for it! Just like so many of our parks, Roger has found he needs to 'upgrade' his power to the site!
Got the locks all changed out and we've spent the last three days cleaning out miscellaneous 'stuff' left behind by the former owner. Come back to Russ' each evening worn plumb out! Have filled the trash cans and have them ready for today's pickup. Now to pull out all the old carpet and have it ready for 'big trash day' next Wednesday. Actually got to do laundry in my own machines yesterday!
With the house emptied, we turned our attention to the fifth wheel. At the end of each season we tend to just 'close it up', so have the task of cleaning out cabinets, sorting through paper work etc. - out with 2006 and in with 2007. Every year brings new material, new programs and a new way of doing things. Every year Roger and I swear we aren't going to drag so much around - and this year we will have a place to leave it!
We quit early enough last night to give me time to slip away to the school to catch a short performance of the 3rd graders (Nick) playing their recorders (kind of like a flute) for the PTA. Brought Nick & his scooter home with me (Thursday is Randy & Shelly's bowling league night). Had put pot pies in the oven before leaving and got home just as they were coming out. Thursday is "Survivor" night for Roger & I. A bit of computer work - and then to bed. Think I've been in bed before 10:00 every night since we've been home! Even Shelly commented that I looked 'tired' when she picked up Nick.
Even though Roger 'swore' he would never do another remodel project, there are a couple of things I want to change in the house. They are 'minor' compared to some of our previous projects, but with any thing, small projects have a way of turning into big ones when you get into it.
I have quite a reputation when it comes to the 'demolish' part of a remodel project - and, sure enough, I was the first one to start the dismantling! I tear it up and Roger (or the boys, in this case) have to fix it!
I come by it honest, though. When I was a teenager - and wanted something new to wear - Mom would eventually give in and take me shopping for a pattern & material. She would always be thinking "I'll make that next week" - but me - no , I couldn't wait (I wanted to wear it that night!) I would get the material all spread out and pin the pattern on - and start cutting. She would have to stop what she was doing to 'save me from myself'. As I look back now, I know she wanted to strangle me and know Roger frequently experiences some of those same feelings! :>)
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