Really got backed up!!!!!
One reason is that my hard drive crashed.  I have backup drive which
I hadn't cloned to recently, but backup data daily so expected no real
trouble.  After days of attempting to clone the backup drive to the main
drive I decided that wasn't going to happen.  So now I will have to install
a new drive.  I use Carbonite online backup, so I was able to restore most
from that.  I did lose some programs that hopefully I can get back.


This did result in losing my email address book so am now using the old 
one.  I had gotten requested emails from many of you indicating which 
list to place you on and had done that.  Now I have to request that info
again, I have 4 choices:
1-    Forwards - these get jokes, stories, conservative forwards, etc.
2-    Special Friends - These get these posts and occasionally a forward
which I attempt to limit.  But sometimes when sending to Personal address
book, they do get included.  I try to limit using Personal Address Book for 
this reason
3 -    Prayer list - these receive my Prayer Requests and forwarded requests.


I would appreciate email indicating which list to place you on again
Thanks
Andy


Well, as I said in last post, repairs were pretty well finished. We enjoyed the
rest of our visit in Arcadia, with quite a bit of HOT weather and very dry 
with no rain while were there to speak of.  There were 3 cold nights, one
with killing frost, so most flowers got set back but were coming along well 
by time we moved on.  We did have overnight visitors by Ham Radio friends 
from Inglis, FL which was surely enjoyed.  Glenn suggested they stay longer
but they wanted to head home.


From Arcadia, we proceeded to the Moose Lodge near Lecanto, FL where
we spent almost a week.  Unfortunately on the way a tire on the trailer
blew out, removing the trim fender on that side.  We got off the road to 
install the spare and it appeared that it would be wasted time to walk back 
to where the tire had failed as it would have been damaged and in 4 lanes of
heavy traffic, would probably be just pieces.  While parked at Lecanto, we 
got together with friends from that area, had breakfast with a Ham Radio
group in Inglis.  We got to visit our friend Marilyn Doud (we used to park 
at their place in Homosassa) in an assisted living facility.  She looked great
and it was a shock to get word that she had passed away a few weeks later
I also located a new tire and installed it there - expensive for 14ply tires.


We then moved on our usual spot near Chapel Hill, TN.  After arriving here
I moved the good fender to the right side which covered some of my repairs
from Florida.  We planned to spend our time here mostly R&R, visiting, 
seeing family and doctors.  BUT plans are prone to change.  Our fridge
failed shortly after arrival here.  As a new unit is out of our price range, I 
opted to replace the cooling unit.  I located a company in Arkansas that
had those at an affordable price.  So I ordered one and prepared the fridge
for removal to do that job.  When the cooling unit hadn't arrived a week later
I phoned to find it was back ordered for another week or two.  It was supposed
to have shipped a week ago last Monday and didn't arrive that week.  More 
calls indicated that it was lost in shipment.  So Friday I was informed that
a replacement will be shipped tomorrow or Tuesday.  I sure hope so - we 
are able to use the fridge in the RV parked next to us but still inconvenient
chasing back and forth.


We have been catching up on doctor visits which happens every time we
are in TN.  Everything has been very good so far.  We have made a few 
trips to Lynnville for mail, visit and Easter dinner.  I have assisted on a few 
small tasks around here in the meantime.  In 2 weeks I get my bladder 
scoped as follow up to last round of BCG treatments.  I expect NO cancer
will be seen as last biopsy and scope were clean.  


Guess I have rambled long enough.
Would like to hear from you.


GOD Bless
Andy and Loretta
http://RVTravel.blogspot.com
W2UCZ4@gmail.com
RVLoretta@gmail.com

Belated update

I don't know why but this did NOT post back in February.  So much going on since that I really got backed up and really need to get updated if  I can remember.


Been quite an active month and a half.  I spent over a month on repairs to the trailer, doing a bit each day.  But it should be stronger than when it was new now.  The bar supporting the sidewall had welds broken off from the support brackets.  I put an angle support under the sidewall from the wheels back.  Then I welded angle brackets which I bolted to the frame brackets and the new angle bracket.  I also straightened the support bar and reversed it to provide more strength.  I used self tapping screws and bolts to secure everything.  Probably could have used welds, but had no previous experience with a wire welder.  I did fairly well on the angle brackets which I fabricated in the shop.  Glen provided a lot of assistance and advice too.  We also replaced a piece of sheet metal on the underside which had previous damage.  Thanks to Glen and his supply.  The outside wall under the slide-out was damaged badly, and he even some white paneling which matched well to replace the damage.  

After finishing those repairs, I patched some pits on the sidewall and repainted that area as well as some of the trim decals.  So the trailer is in pretty good shape again.  That slide-out isn't closing quite correctly even after adjustments, but will readjust after moving again so that things can get settled into place.   Also some of the trim decals on the other side need repainted, that is pretty fine work so will make sure I am steady when attacking that.

I also ordered the replacement door latch.  After it arrived, we installed that, and no longer have to use the dead bolt to latch the door.  The new latch also works much better than the original ever did I think.

The electric door locks on the truck hadn't been working well for some time.  So after the trailer, Glen and I removed all the access panels and lubricated all lock mechanisms.   Some time ago one of the rear windows stopped working.  We had removed the mechanism and friend Al had brazed a broken part.  However it still wouldn't stay closed completely.  So while the access panels were off, we removed that also.  We found the weld was at a bit of an angle causing the gears to come out of alignment near the closed position.  So I ground the old weld off (You did a good job Al, I had quite a job getting enough weld off to free the shaft.  Then after getting the shaft straight, I wire welded it back together and we re-installed it in the truck.  Now all windows and door locks work as they should.  

Last week, I washed the trailer roof and repainted part of the rubber roof on the living room slide-out.  Then after washing the whole trailer, I used degreaser to remove road film and spots on most of the exterior as far as I could reach.  Except the front which I was able to reach from the truck bed, the upper half is pretty well free of spots and stains.  The trailer looked so good, that I decided the truck needed a good wash job too.  Glen has a pressure washer which I had used before, but it decided to not cooperate.  So that was a hand job.  When finished, I used some spray paint to touch up some scratches and areas where paint had been worn off.  Not too happy with using spray can, but looks very good except up real close.

We have gone out with Glen, Sue and a group of friends every Friday night for supper and visit which is very enjoyable.   We did go to Venice a few weeks ago to visit an old friend in a rehab facility.  Then to Englewood to visit my nephew Larry and his family for great visit and supper.  Other than that, we have been mostly shopping, eating out, visiting with Glen and Sue and R&R.  No side trips or sightseeing other than the above mentioned.  Perhaps some before leaving here.

Our health has been good, and as usual I am so good that it is embarrassing to talk about it.  Loretta seems to be getting stronger and walking a bit more.  There is a washer and dryer in a building nearby and she has been keeping that attended to.  Sure beats going to laundromat.  

Don't have much more to offer at this time.

Keep in touch

GOD Bless

Andy and Loretta

W2UCZ4@gmail.com

RVLoretta@gmail.com

http://RVTravel.blogspot.com