Thursday, October 4th, 2018…... Today, Maryanne was due in. She was flying in to
Eugene this evening (6:30pm). The plan was for all of us to go get her and then
stop at Coburg Pizza for dinner on the way home. I was still waiting for
delivery and was skeptical that I would be able to get everything done and get
back in time. Even though Chuck had the fridge removed and the cooling unit out
and everything was ready,
we still had to get the new one. The part was being
trucked in overnight from Spokane and wasn’t due in until later this morning.
So, I took off again and headed to find some Kmart stores. If you don’t know,
they have been systematically shutting them down all across the states, but I
went anyway. The first one was closed but I found another one close by that had
signs up announcing their Thanksgiving timeframe closure. I have rewards points
and had $13.00 I was going to lose next week. So, I found a dress shirt, some
t-shirts, and a nice water-resistant winter jacket ($60.) all of which were 40%
off. With my discount, I spent just over $30.00 for everything! We need to check to see if/when our Corvallis
store is closing. I got back and found that the unit was delivered and he
already had it installed and was just now making all the connections.
Later, he started it up and ran it on gas to burn the ‘new’ off it. It was working and immediately we could see that it was
starting to cool as it should. I had a talk with both Ed and Chuck and we
decided it might be best that I stay one more night. That way we could get the
true readings and see if we had it fixed or not. I knew it was going to be ok
but decided to stay anyway. That way, 1) I wouldn’t have to maneuver through
the tight streets at night, and 2) I could get out before most of the morning
commute got going. So, I headed out and went and found a pizza joint and
brought dinner home to eat. I had a few shows taped to watch before settling in
for the night.
Meanwhile, Lydia and Sis were planning on heading
down to pick up Maryanne. They had a nice meal and headed back to drop Lydia
off and then go home to rest and settle in for the night.
Friday,
October 5th, 2018…... I woke up early. There is rain in
the forecast and even though it wasn’t due in the Portland area until 10:00am
or so, it was supposed to be a lot colder beforehand. Well, it was! I ended up plugging in the electric heating
pad on the bed but it was still cold when you had to get out of that bed! But,
as I said, I woke up early and got going. I had the rig road ready and I even
moved it out to the street and hooked it up before they opened. I settled my
bill. It was $2100.00, which was $2000. for the cooling unit and $100. for an
air conditioner shroud that I needed to replace (and they had in stock). Pretty much what I expected to pay and I was
relieved they didn’t kill me on labor and the cost of getting the expedited and
higher priced unit! I got out of there about 8:15am and made my way through the
narrow streets with no issues (and no rain) and headed downtown on I-84 and
then on to the I-5 and made it home (it did rain all the way) at 10:05am. and
got the car unhooked (thankfully the rain stopped) and the rig stowed away in
the garage and then went in to see Rylee and then take a shower. I was done for
the day! Lydia was gone when I got home. She had left to go to Penny’s and they
visited and toured and shopped. They came home and then left again for Corvallis.
They got Lydia back in time for her to make her long-scheduled nephrologist
appointment (still doing well) and then she stopped by to get me to go to
Penny’s for dinner. She had crock-potted pork chops and made mashed potatoes
and green beans and we had a tasty meal.
We left after a bit and came home and rested and watched tv until bedtime.
We left after a bit and came home and rested and watched tv until bedtime.
Saturday, October 6th,
2018…... The girls
had plans today. They wanted to go to Chuck and Linda’s yard sale to see if
Penny’s help was needed (no). They ended up scouring the property for
interesting rocks. Yes, rocks! Cherrelyn, Maryanne and Penny all brought bags
of them here. They took them out and washed and scrubbed them. Penny’s will
stay up here but we got the task of transporting the rest down with us in the
rv when we head south later in the year. I gave them grief but we have plenty
of room in the cargo bay so no worries. The rest of the plan was for them to
head back home, clean up and get laundry and clothes out, and then stop and get
dinner and bring it back here. We will eat and then sit around and spend some
time with our friend Fireball and enjoy the evening! Cherrelyn and Maryanne will stay here
tonight. Their plan is to sleep in the motorhome. So, I prepped it and got the
space heater out if/when they need it. They talked Penny into staying too. She
will sleep in our guest room. Will report more later….
Ok, the
Fireball was a hit! We (everyone except Lydia) enjoyed our spirits and we had a
great time, laughing and talking until it got too late to stay up. Penny went
to bed. The girls headed out to crash in the rig and Lydia and I called it a
night.
You forgot to mention the chunks of tree sap Chuck helped me find. 🤣🤣🤣 Good times
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