Update on our stay near Arcadis, FL
Neighbor
parked next to us for a few weeks
We
have had a good visit with Glenn and Sue near Arcadia, FL.
Three
other Escapees RV Club members stopped by for visits while we were
here for a short while. The beautiful rig above stayed the longest.
Mostly the weather has been mild and enjoyable. There have been a
few chilly and a few hot ones, with one day that didn't get to 60
degrees. But no real freezing weather – some frost a few mornings.
Also got to mid 80's a few days, but usually a decent breeze and we
are parked under some Live Oak trees for shade. It has been dry
mostly with only a few rainy days, and even those were mostly clear.
We
replaced the damaged tire on the trailer and as the spare was not
rated for the weight we put on it, also replaced that. So we have 2
new tires on the road side and 2 fairly recent ones on curb side.
There have only been a few minor preventative maintenance repairs
that I had to do this year too. I did spend several days giving the
unit a very good cleaning – roof and sidewalls. I also replaced
the TV antenna with a non-directional unit from Radio Shack. It
seemed that I had to continuously rotate the original when we changed
channels.
Loretta's
pain in wrist and hand finally got the best of her and she went to a
local clinic. The doctor there set up an appointment with a
specialist in Port Charlotte. His examination revealed Bursitis in
shoulder rather that Arthritis. A Cortisone shot seems to have
gotten that under control. On follow-up visit, he also gave her one
in her right hip which has caused pain for some time too. I have
been walking 1-2 miles most mornings before Sun gets too high also.
We
have met with a group of 12-18 friends every Friday for supper and
visit. We had joined the local Senior Center last year. So we went
there for over a month for lunch and visit. However we found that
between 2 churches we can get a free lunch 5 days a week. WELL, not
really free as we probably put more in the collection jar than the
Senior Center meals cost. But it did provide a change of scenery and
friends. In addition we decided to attend one (Faith Mission) for
Sunday services. We had not selected a church here in the past.
As
Loretta isn't up to doing as much as she did in the past, we have not
taken in any of the nearby attractions. We also have not visited our
friends in the area. Two of very dear ones have passed away since
last year. We had intended to visit my nephew in Englewood last
weekend. However plans on their end had to be changed. We do plan
on getting together with them before heading north.
Glenn
has assisted me a bit on repairs and I have returned the favors. He
also has a rebuild job on a small travel trailer which I hope to
assist on. It would be nice if we can get that done before leaving.
But Loretta is getting impatient to get back to Tennessee. Probably
missing family there?? We do have to get back in March as we have
doctor appointments there. She has to see the Ophthalmologist about
her eye, and I think I will also get an appointment as I suspect the
Cataract in my left eye is getting worse. I hope to make a stop in
Fort Payne, Alabama to visit some friends and Loretta's grandson and
family on the way also.
Haven't
had any real truck problems recently. But the past 2 months I have
not topped the fuel tanks off as I usually do. Today on the way back
from town, it quit running. I suspected low fuel even though I had
checked that yesterday. (The guage reads incorrectly). So I got on
phone and arranged for Sue to bring fuel cans out – we were only a
few miles away. I checked the tanks and found the first appeared to
have more than yesterday. BUT when I checked the other, there was
only aq bit over an inch on the stick. So I assume that for some
reason, it had been using more fuel from that one and probably the
return had been going to the other. Usually they siphon to the same
level. Anyway I put 10 gallons in and surely won't have to worry as
I will be fueling on Friday.
As
of now, we haven't decided on a departure date, but will be in next
couple of weeks.
Guess
that gets us up to date.
GOD
Bless
Andy
and Loretta
RVLoretta@gmail.com
posted by Andy W2UCZ @ 5:42 PM
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