No call

We were suppose to get a call today that the new transfer switch for our MH arrived at the repair place.  No call so we don't know what next week will bring.

I would like to tell some people in the park to stop their barking and actually do something about their dogs:

Brooksville and shopping

We decided while we had a chance we'd better get our hair cut, we go to Brooksville for that chore.  We also went to Sam's Club and a couple other places and had lunch while there.  It's a good day out of the park.

Do I ever remember defrosting a refrigerator like this when I was a kid!  Notice all the freezer space, that is why we went for groceries often---   Now my refrigerator in my RV is several times bigger - and frost free.

No repairs yet but back to SO

Got the RV ready to move at 7 AM today but found out that the extended warranty company hadn't yet approved the transfer switch replacement $1200.  And of course they were closed today because of bad weather in North Carolina where they are located.  The RV place wanted us to stay put for awhile in case there were questions.

We left about 3 PM for our site at Sumter Oaks.  It had started raining and got even worse when I had to direct Don into the site.  All went well but for awhile we thought the transfer switch was not going to work at all, finally did.

Later we got the call that the extended warranty company approved the repair.  They have to order the part which will not be in until Friday or later.  We will have to go back next week, I am so excited.

I am also very tired, didn't sleep well with all the strange noises.  Many big diesel motorhomes moving around at all times.  It is like a auto cross with motorhomes in the morning.  Big time diesel noise, air being let in and out of the air bags, squeaking brakes, etc.  We just add to all this noise.  We had parked on each side of us motorhomes which are the maximum size - 44 feet long.  Made our 40 footer seem puny.

Works, doesn't work

We were up at 5:45 today to get ready to turn over our motorhome for repairs at 7 AM.  A service man came for it about 7:15.  We went for breakfast at Steak and Shake, had wanted to try their breakfast for some time.  It was OK, nothing special.

When we returned our MH was back in the space.  They had gotten the transfer switch to not work, but couldn't get the AC to not work.  They suggested we try the AC several times during the day and see it would work, it did every time.

We went to Zaxby's chicken wings for dinner.  Had been a long time since we had been there, the food was still good.

Moving for repairs

The one RV thing I HATE to do is go in for repairs but sometimes there is no other way.  So today we moved about 30 miles north to Wildwood and Alliance RV to get our front air conditioner (works sporadically) and our transfer switch (also works sporadically -  switches between power sources like generator and 110 power).  The move went fine and we parked in their 36 space lot camping area which was about full.  They provide electric and water - no sewer.  We could get only one TV channel.

All this meant we had to put everything away and totally disrupt our lives.  The men in the camping area seemed to enjoy meeting and greeting and discussing their problems.  Never saw any women outside.

Tampa and cold weather

We went to Tampa today.  First we had lunch at Sweet Tomatoes and then it was off to Lazy Days RV and Camping world.  Finally we went to Parksdale farms for fresh fruit and vegetables.  We got some fresh picked strawberries as well!

27 degrees is forecast for tonight, put water in the tank so we could disconnect the hose.  Not looking forward to trying to keep warm.

Friends visit

We were so happy our friends Lamont and Georgeann were able to camp in Bushnell and have lunch with us today.  We met them the first summer we workamped - 2003 and have kept in contact with them.  We have visited with them all over the U.S.  They were at a RV Rally in Sarasota, FL and on their way back to their home base at Hilton Head Island, S.C.  We always find way too much to talk over!

President's Day

A day to honor our past U.S. Presidents but mostly a day off work and school and sales.

What better picture than Mt. Rushmore - this is a different view.

Valentines Day

Don and crew prepared breakfast at the clubhouse as usual.  They had cranberry pancakes in honor of Valentines Day.  The pancakes were very good.

Don and I went to Outback Steakhouse in Chapel Hill for dinner.  We got there about 4 PM and waited about 30 minutes for a table.  When we left people were all over the place waiting.  We had their famous blooming onion, salads, steak and baked potatoes and a cheesecake to share.  Afterwards we went to Best Buy, didn't buy anything!

Brooksville today

We went to Brooksville today to do a little shopping, went to Kohl s and Target.  Then we went to eat at Texas Road House and home.  We are having some beautiful weather - days in the low 70's, low humidity and cool nights.  Good thing it is not too hot as our AC is on the sick list!

Cruise is history

So stuff is washed and put away.  House cleaned.  Pictures posted.  Cruise officially over.

I am SO tired.  Why doesn't anyone replace my wet towels, make my bed, fix me a gourmet dinner?  I need help!

Put away!

Don got back in the grove by helping prepare breakfast at the clubhouse, I managed to go over for a French toast.  We were out of groceries so went to Bushnell and loaded up.  We also stopped at a farm stand for fresh stuff.

I finally got all the laundry done and put away, glad that is done.  We went back to Bushnell and got salads at Wendy's.  Not too hungry yet!

Laundry

Laundry and more laundry.  Don took the pants and jeans and a load of shirts to the campground laundry.  I keep our little machine going.  We didn't get it all done.

Mid afternoon I felt like a ton of bricks was on my back.  Decided I was just tired.  We are back on our late to bed, early to rise schedule - I like to stay up late, Don likes to get up early!

Off the ship and home

We stayed long enough for a good breakfast and then waited for our group to be called to disembark.  From the time our group was called until we were in our car and on the Interstate was 35 minutes.  We first had to get off the ship and claim our luggage, go through customs, get on the "Park and Go" bus which took us right to our car (they put our luggage right in our trunk) set the GPS and we were off.

All was fine at the motorhome.  Now for laundry.

One more nap

Last full day of curise

Last full day!  I am ready for it to be all over.  We went to a talk about the new locks on the Panama Canal which was interesting and then just milled around.

Table for two again tonight - we had turkey which was super good.  They had their baked Alaska parade with baked Alaska for dessert

Jamaica

Docked at Jamaica today.  It is hot and humid, the ship air conditioning feels good.  Breakfast today we had couple from the back country of California.  Some people are too dumb to realize how dumb they are acting.  Our trip into Jamaica was canceled so rather than re-book we stayed on the ship.  It is very quiet and fun to have the run of the place!

This was the night for the party for frequent cruisers.  Free drinks and appetizers.  Nice!

We decided to get a table for two tonight.  We have had enough of crazy people.

Another day at sea

Day at sea.  Back to irritating table mates.  This morning we had two couples (who didn't know each other) from Great Britain.  All they wanted to talk about was Great Britain.  Then at lunch, two couples from New York City, one couple had moved to Florida.  So they argued about – guess what, moving to Florida.  Very typical New York aggressive people. 

I had another stuffed pepper for lunch; this one was stuffed with chopped vegetables and cream cheese with asparagus on the side.

We went to a lounge before dinner, had a beverage and perused their appetizers.  They had a Greek olives, that was a treat to me!  Then we went to the New Orleans show in the theater at the back of the ship.  Followed that by a late dinner and then went to hear a comedian.  Fun evening.  We tried to get a table for two at dinner but none was available, the couple in front of us wanted a table for two as well so invited us to sit with them at a table for four.  We had visited with this couple previously and knew they were OK.  It was lobster night so couldn't miss that!

Limon, Costa Rica

Limon, Costa Rica.  Our day started at 5 am, we had to get up early, have breakfast and go on a tour.  The tour took us to a banana plantation and then to a train that took us into the rain forest.  We got back on a bus which took us to a boat trip on of the canals. They had a fruit buffet after the ride.   Back to the bus and back to the ship – a five hour tour.  We saw sloths, monkeys, lizards and a little crocodile on the trip.

With some hesitation we went to see a violin performance.  He played mostly new age type music which we enjoyed but it was not for everyone.  The dining room and show were not as full as usual as the Super Bowl was on the outside TV and one of the lounge’s big TVs.  

Lizard if you look hard enough