RV Wash

Our "big" project for yesterday was washing the fifth wheel. It hasn't been cleaned on the outside since we returned from our summer in Wyoming, so it was sorely needed. We did have a detailing company lined up to give it a wash and wax but cancelled that a couple weeks ago. There really was no need to spend $380 to do a job that we can do for free with a little bit of physical effort. We cleaned it, but did not wax it. Maybe we will do that before we leave again for our summer in Wyoming next year. Or, maybe we will have that part done by an outside company as that is a major physical effort that requires the right tools.

We returned some items to Home Depot in the afternoon and that, basically, rounded out the day.

The big college football TV show - ESPN's College Football GameDay Show - will be telecast from Kalamazoo, MI on Saturday so make sure you tune in to watch the show featuring the undefeated WMU Broncos...

Tying Up Loose Ends

The repairs done to the truck required our paying the $500 deductible from the insurance which should be reimbursed to us when they collect from the at-fault party. I sent an email to my insurance company asking when we might expect to see that. I'm sure it will take at least a few weeks.

I also researched other insurance companies to make sure we are getting the best rates. It turns out that we are not getting the best deal with Liberty Mutual, so we will most likely change companies when all is done with our repairs situation.

The landscaping modifications have been completed at our rental home. The agave has been removed and the lantana planted. That was an $85 charge from our landscaper which sounded reasonable to us.

We took care of a few other minor situations that needed attention and we are about ready to go for the rest of the winter. Oh, and just when I say the weather is getting cooler, we get a forecast that we may have another record high temperature today. The record is 90, and the forecast is for 89. Sheesh!...

Another Nail-Biter

Last night's game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots brought back memories of their Super Bowl battle. The game went back and forth, but this time, the Seahawks held on to win 31-24. There was a last second goal line stand by the Seahawks to hold back the Patriots just as the one in the Super Bowl where the Patriots won on an interception at the goal line. It was a nail-biter to the very end.

Another football story is that the largest college football show on TV - ESPN's The Game Day Show - will originate from Kalamazoo and the WMU campus this weekend. With only two undefeated teams remaining - WMU and Alabama - it is a fitting choice. They are getting the attention they deserve.

We are happy that the weather is finally getting to a comfortable level where the highs are going into the low 80's and high 70's. The better report is that the temperatures are now getting to a comfortable number at night making sleep a lot easier.

We're still scheduling some appointments that need to made around Josie's work schedule, but it appears we are getting there and we hope to have them all done within the next month...

EarlyThanksgiving

We enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner last night at Amy and Brian's House. They will be traveling to Amy's parents' home in Bloomington, IL for the "real" Thanksgiving, so this gave us an opportunity to be together and catch up on the last 6 months. George and Cheryl, Cot and Lois were also there and we had a great time talking about the election and all the fanfare surrounding the election results. Of course, everyone there was a Trump supporter, so it made for a fun exchange without hurting anybody's feelings or causing any arguments. Below is a shot of the group (minus Josie who snapped the picture) in conversation prior to having dinner:

We will still celebrate Thanksgiving as planned with George and Cheryl and Cot and Lois on Thanksgiving Day at the restaurant near George's home in Trilogy.

There were several upsets yesterday in college football that will result in movement within the rankings. Clemson lost and so did Washington and Michigan which reduces the number of undefeated teams to two - Alabama and WMU. What a season! If the Broncos win out, they will surely be among the elite playing in a New Year's Day Bowl game.

It looks like today will be a resting day. That's what Sunday's are supposed to be, right?

Quiet Veterans Day

I put our flag out yesterday for Veterans Day and aside from a trip to the grocery store, it was a very quiet day. Josie was working and I did some research on the computer to make sure we are getting the best rates on our insurance and to find out some other areas where we can verify that we are getting the best deals.

We will be going to Brian and Amy's house tonight for an early Thanksgiving dinner with them and George and Cheryl and Cot and Lois. Josie was informed yesterday afternoon that she has to work for a sick employee, so we will be a little late to that function. We are looking forward to catching up with everybody from being apart over the summer.

It looks like a ho-hum football day on TV today. The SMU Broncos have a bye until next Saturday. They have two games left in the season and we are hoping they finish undefeated at 12-0. The games remaining are against Buffalo and Toledo. They should win both of those. Once the season ends we will find out where they will go in the bowls. We are really anxious to find out where we are going and believe that it will be one of the bowls that is played over New Year's. They just need to remain focused until the season ends...

Truck Repairs Complete

The repairs on the truck took less time than expected. I only needed the rental car for one day instead of the 3-4 days planned, so it was returned when I picked up the truck. Now, I have to make sure that the insurance impact is zero on my policy premiums. I had to pay the $500 deductible until my insurance company recovers the money from the party at fault. I hope they make it quick!

It is very disturbing to see all the protests in the major cities over the election results. It is not the unifying step that we need to see. The world is watching to see how President Elect Trump begins his term, and so far there is controversy springing up all over the place. Gosh, give the man a chance.

My hearing aids are back and I will return the "loan" set today. The bottom line on the new technology is that there is a measurable improvement in performance, but not worth the $5K cost at this point. I don't think I can justify them until mine are beyond saving, which I hope will not be for several years yet. And, who knows, by then there may be an even better set available.

Enjoy your Veteran's Day everybody...

Election Aftermath

I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but the news this morning is filled with stories of protesters, all over the country, over the results of the election. I have never seen such a reaction to any outcome of any presidential election in my life. I suspect that many of the protesters are illegals that see their future in America as short term. I hope their vision is right-on.

I picked up a rental car yesterday- Toyota Camry - to use while our truck is in the shop for repairs from our accident in Wyoming. The repairs are expected to take three days which is not a very long time. I really don't have to go anywhere during that time but it is nice to know I still have transportation if I do.

Josie worked at the 19th Ave store yesterday for the first time in years. It was a good day for her and she will be working there every Wednesday as part of her split schedule between the Glendale store and the 19th Ave store. It is about half the commute for her, so, maybe down the road, it will become her primary work location.

I hope that the negative reactions to the election outcome disappear soon as we all are anxious to see the positive results of the election which will surface in time...