Promises... Promises

I PROMISE, I'm gonna do a 'real' update...  soon.
For now though... all the riding has gotten to my back, actually it isn't the riding... more the bouncing...maybe we should have gotten a 5er?  Would that have been less bouncy?  I dunno?
Anywho.. it is what it is,  and we thank God that we have a comfortable 'home on wheels' .

I want to learn how to share photos from my new phone..it shouldn't be that hard, but I am just pretty much techno-NO-NO-NO

For now , please endure the 'repeat shot' 

Marsha & Joe ....unhookin' and movin' again!

More later

Just a quick update to say... we are truly rving now. 

We said our goodbyes to almost everyone.  Explaining we will be back .. afterall NC/Robeson County is our HOME.

We pulled out yesterday (9/28) at 10:00 a.m. headed S SW. 

 Taking our time and getting into the swing of things... LOL... or in the groove.

  WOW, South Carolina roads are rough to say the least.  We have traveled them many times, but never with a TT in tow.  Definitely something to get used to, and this we shall do.

 

I have a new phone, and it takes great.. I mean GREAT pics, but I'm not good at doing it while riding down the road.  I also still have to figure out the fastest or most direct route to get them HERE.

 

Ebony enjoying the ride, using Cocoa as a pillow? 

Our new set up
2012 Silverado
2003 R-Vision - Trail Lite
LOVING IT
This is pic I snapped at our campsite last evening.  We were in South Carolina.

 

This was a really nice RV park "Heritage MH and RV Park"  in Augusta, Ga.  A really nicely kept, very neat and clean.  I commend the folks here for doing such a great job.  The owner was 'old school' ... CASH only,  $25.00 FHU.  As in the pics.. all the sites were level, marked with cones, had concrete pads with picnic table. This one wasn't shaded, but didn't matter.  We were only stopping to sleep the night and had no intentions of lounging outside :)


Today, Saturday 29th, we put a couple hundred more miles on the Silverado and got to Lagrange, Ga.
No pic to post... we were really tired and once set up... went straight to bed for a 'NAP"   lol
My nap went from 5 p.m. til nearly 9 p.m.   So here I am playing on blogger while Joe is working up something for us to eat. 

More later (tomorrow night)  and I'll do my best to have a few decent pics.


Headed further South, down thru Montgomery, Ala. since we have some family there we may stop in for a bit.  But doubt we will stay the night there... want to put a few more miles behind us.

Night all  tc and GOD BLESS!

Am I back?

Good Question...

 

Am I back?

 

This past couple of weeks has been trying to say the least, in respect to my laptop and connectivity anyway.

 

 

See about a month back we gave in... and that message that constantly tells ya

 "Your computer is unprotected"

 and coaxes you to try NORTON... yea that one.

 

Well, we gave in and did the "TRIAL"

 

at the end we decided NOT to purchase, and seems that was the problem.

 

I think NORTON took offense!

 

The laptop ran super slow, if we could even get connected.

 

When connection was made...more problems!

The IE kept crashing (not responding), even yahoo.mail would not work!  And oh my goodness, forget FB :) games LOL.

 

It really got bad... worse became even worssserrrr.. Not a word,  but better than some that some people would use :)

 

The hubby, decided enough is enough.  Went to trying to work his technical magic on things.

He really is pretty decently 'self-trained' in working on our computers/laptops/tablets oh, and phones too :)  Don't know what I would do without him fixing that stuff for me.

 

I have no idea what he did or didn't do... just that the end result was that the laptop was back to

FACTORY --- Out-of-Box

Status

Nothing , nodda, zip

NOW ya gotta reinstall..... everything....

 

Ok, now you are saying ... mmmhummm now she has an UNPROTECTED system!

 

DANGER DANGER DANGER

 

 

Well not really, only for a couple of days.

See months ago, we had seen an item on HSN

 (Home Shopping Network)

and decided that was what we wanted to get ASAP meaning soon as we had the spare $$$

SO, now was the time.  Too much at risk.

About the same time as the NORTON trial was running out,

we went to hsn.com and placed our order.

 

vipre-antivirus-security-suite-software

Free Shipping

10 Licenses

So protection for 10 different PCs... laptop,desktop either .

Cool thing is each license protects for the life of  that system.

Also includes lifetime updates.

So, now my current laptop is protected... as well as the next NINE that I may end up with.  Doubtful I'll live long enough to wear that many out.  LOL

They offer 3 or 10 licenses

Oddly enough the $ is the same for either one... so

I got 10, duhhh.

To be perfectly honest, only had installed a couple days now...

But I was amazed at the quantity of 'threats' it found and removed from my 'newly out-of-box' system!

 

I'll update on how it does... in future posts.

 

 

P.S.   Keep watching... I have some really good BIG news coming up in a short short time.

For now , I have to be quiet... sworn to secrecy :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Patriot Day

Yes, 9-11-2012, eleven years have passed....and we shall NEVER FORGET!

Won't forget where we were, what we were doing, nor the initial disbelief...thinking 'this can't be happening'. 

I am no 'author' and certainly can't ...won't even try to come up with any astounding blog post.  I simply want to express that Yes, I too will never forget!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

© Photographer: Paige Foster | Agency: Dreamstime.com

Opps, DRAFT MODE ..late posting :)

What a difference ONE YEAR can make in a life.

 

For US... this past year 10/1/2012 - 10/1/2012...

Has been awesome, even though we haven't left town YET!

 

It began as a plan to eliminate the horrible expense of house renting and way over budget/priced electric bills.

I mean come on a 1200 sq.ft. house - $450. + utility bills ?

 

So the wheels in my head began spinning... that explains the funny sounds up there :)

And I say to myself... Self, this is so uncalled for it is just stupid.

Not calling anyone stupid , mind you... just the situation.

 

We were paying the bills, keeping up... just never having anything 'left over'.

Isn't that what is supposed to happen, have something left over for that perverbial  'rainy day'?

 

Back in 1999, when I first met the love of my life, my inspiration, my wonderful husband Joe... I made a comment ... this comment

 

I can be happy in a cardboard box, so long as I have YOU!
 

And I meant it!

Believe me, I began to think it might happen a couple times.

In addition..

Over the then 11 years we had been together we had moved MANY MANY times.

For various reasons...

Better Job

Better House

Sold a House

Bought a House

Sold again

Moved to OBX - THE BEACH

Moved to Florida - Friends and Disney were there!
~~~~~

Eventually after looking at how many times we moved.... even changed states.

It became clear we ARE NOMADS.

Our house should be on WHEELS.

No need for boxes... pack and unpack!

No more need to hire movers or

Rent a truck and 2 men.

Sounded great, now convince Joe?  Hummm...

 

It was easy... No sooner than the words

"Let's buy a camper and LIVE in it, travel and go where and when we want"

came out of my mouth... He was ALL FOR IT as well.

Now.. Next thing, find a camper we can afford?
Tough to do with no money.. I mean zilch!
As things go... and I won't use the word L__K, cause I don't believe in it.
There is no such thing as L__K, all thing happen for a reason, a purpose, a time and a season...  no such thing as coincidence either.

God has his plan for us all.  We must ask, listen and be ready to act.
Obstacles appear, but God moves them when we are going in the direction He wants us to take.
 Just my belief, you don't have to accept it.  But nothing in or on this world can change my mind on this subject.

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It was actually two months in a row, the summer of 2011, that jumped up and over the $450.00 per month in utility costs.
With me having a pension that is 'fixed' as many do you can understand that major budget changes can and often do create total disaster with cash flow.
So began/begins our journey, tho late in life, better late than never...
Onward to Gate Guarding in Texas.
Yep, the "oil patch" of Texas!!

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So what has this PAST year brought for you? 

 

Best reason ever...

Hello All, yes I am still here...lurking, reading YOUR blogs and

occasionally making a comment or three.

 

Saw something today that made me want to blog again.

I'll get to that at the end of this post.  I promise.

 

Not that I haven't wanted to...

Just haven't felt I had anything 'blog worthy' to say lately.

 

So here goes, and if blogger cooperates I will publish  this tid-bit.

 

 

I can think of many reasons to live in a 'house on wheels'

 

Just a simpler way of life.

 

Forces you to get rid of 'stuff'

 

Much lower cost of living , IMHO

 

The entire USA, even Canada or Mexico can be

your back/front yard.

 

Therefore; the view can change as often as you can turn the ignition and put it in gear.

 

Change neighbors as often as ya change yer clothes (if you like).

 

Best of all, I think you find the greatest neighbors in campgrounds and other

'camping' venues.

 

Lots and lots of other really good reasons to live on wheels...

but don't think I am up to

writing/posting them all.

  The reasons, after all, are endless to say the least.

Make your own list and YOU decide what it is YOU want to do.

 

 

 

 

Now,to be fair and honest...

There are certainly a few downsides to a 'house on wheels'

 

 

It makes it a bit more difficult to have regular visits to your FAVORITE physician.

Ya might have to plan trips back to 'a home base' on a quarterly or semi-annual time frame.

 

Ya sure can't keep all Aunt Eunice's, G'ma's or G'pa's things you inherited.

(So take a picture, for memories sake)

Give it to a family member or Goodwill etc.

Sell it if it truly is worth $$$

 

Forget having dozens of picture albums.  Just put'em on a thumb drive... and view them anytime you like.

 

Usually lots less space for storing FRESH foods or even FROZEN for that matter.

So more frequent shopping trips may be in order.

No more bulk buying from the local big bin type stores.

 

When a family member (or really good friend)  gets sick or worse yet pass away, you can't just go down the road, or across town to visit.  However; this would allso be true if you you lived in a SB house in a different state from family.  And this is the case with lots of people. 

 

OK, I'm getting tired...so on to the actually purpose of today's post

 

I saw an article this morning that caused alarm ...but not for me...for others...Since my home / house / hotel room is on wheels and can go wherever I choose to take it (generally speaking of  course).  This would not actually concern me personally.  However; others might and probably should be concerned.

 

Ya know it is one thing to go into  a hotel room and find they have ...eeek!  BED BUGS... or Roaches, ants  etc.  You get my drift, I'm sure.

 

But what if?  You checked into somewhere...and got something not only infectious but

 

 

DEADLY

 

http://news.yahoo.com/2nd-yosemite-visitor-dies-rodent-borne-illness-060224989.html

 

 

Strictly FYI stuff here.

I love and care about all my blog followers...

This is one way I can spread the word... BE CAREFUL

 

Take care and GOD BLESS YOU, ONE AND ALL.

 

Marsha OUT!

 

 

 

Now this sucks :(

Would like to 'monotize' this blog ... every lil penny would help, ya know..

So first thought LIGHT BULB

AMAZON... RIGHT

well DUhhhh

This is a direct quote from their site

To whom should we issue payment?

Note: Residents of Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, North Carolina or Rhode Island are not eligible to participate in the Associates program.

 

So, being that we are not only residents of NC,

but currently living here as well,

sort of put a full-fledged damper on my monotizing idea

 ... as always, comments / suggestions sure are welcome.

 

Thanks guys and dolls.

Monday and an update to "Stormy Paths"

It , errra. the a/c is doing better.  For clarification let me say it has cooled wonderfully... it is the water leaking onto the bed that has been the problem.

Well, the other night after I had posted about the situation, our friend (formerly workkamper) from within the campground came over to take a look.  Note he doesn't live/work here any longer, but that's another story.

Anyway, a trip onto the roof, into the bedroom, back to the roof, back to the bedroom ... well ya get the picture, right.
He ran a compressor hose in through the window, blew out the coils, vaccumed etc. etc. During all of this, he removed the a/c shroud...cleaned out the drain lines, checked this and that... heck don't ask me... I'm not going up there...I can't ... I'm too old for that climb. 

It seemed to work just fine, we felt like the last remaining water that had worked into the a/c interior was just gonna take a few more minutes to blow itself out.... well not exactly.  I'm now pretty sure we are gonna have to replace the 14 x 14 gasket that seals the a/c and roof....now if that doesn't do it .... I'm at a total loss.

So on the search for that gasket, order it... get it here and get our wonderful 'jack-of-all-trades' ... to put it in.   X'ing fingers, praying and praying some more that it will  solve the problem once and for all.

In the  meantime....it isn't pretty, but this is how I diverted the water AWAY from the BED... and into the TUB around the corner ... LOL

Laugh if you will, I don't care... it is working and my bed is DRY!!!

Stormy path(s) ?

"Don't confuse your path with your destination.  Just because it's stormy now doesn't mean that you aren't headed for sunshine."  Unknown

I am so thrilled for each of you living your RV dreams. 

Whether you bought NEW or got a great Used deal...Hoooorah! for you!
Thrilled when a Sun shinny Path is being experienced by anyone.

Our Path is currently, a bit Stormy

Back last May, we were able to purchase a used '85 Southwind,

Found it only a few miles from where we were, so that part was great.

Took an afternoon, went and looked it over.

Even took a 'mechanical friend' with us to give us an unbiased opinion.

The price was right (for the make/model) so we bought it.

Now thing is we ARE living in it from the day we brought it to the campground.

Fridge works, however; would like it to work on elec. and it won't ..capable, but for unknown reason it refuses to switch to elec. when the propane is turned off..or runs out.

Two a/c units... great, but can only run one at the time (30 amp thing) ..unless we use the gen...  but of course gen use is not allowed in campground.

This is our 'storm' ...will get to that lil later.

Stove, micro, water heater (gas only) all work just fine.

Not that we need the stove... we prefer to use the NuWave oven.  and now have the

NuWave cook top... love it , works awesome and without heating up the RV.

Bed sleeps ok, and it is 'walk around' which I love much better than being

crunched up against a wall. Especially when it comes to changing the sheets.

We would have liked to remove the booth and put in chairs instead, but underneath the seats ... is location of the gas heat units (2) ... one under each seat.  So that sort of kicked that idea in the head.

Real  good is roof in great shape, and was only one window which leaked when it came really hard rain.... got that re-sealed , so good to go there.

The awning is also in great shape, obviously not original to the RV.  Plus we did get it secured on each end with straps and anchors...and sufficient enough tilt so that rain doesn't pool.

Now I post all of this to get to discussing the BAD....
and
it
is
real
bad
in
my
opinion.

WHY oh WHY do / did they put a roof mount A/C ... OVER THE BED???

We did not realize that the a/c unit over the bed would cause such a situation? problem?  Call it what ya want.  It is quite a problem, currently for us anyway.

#1 It needs cleaning and filter changing. 
#2 Neither of us feel comfortable climbing onto the roof...
I am just not steady enough on my feet.
And well...Joe definitely has problem when it comes to height, ladders etc.
We both may well be too heavy for the roof, not sure , but don't want to find out the hard way either.

This has resulted in the condensation LEAKING thru the unit...and of course right ONTO the BED.

I have used 'doggie pads' to catch it, towels, and even large bowl.  But ya can't SLEEP on the BED with all this going on.
So, opened up the sofa, and we both slept there last night, and was comfortable enough... definitely DRY.

So now.. to figure out WHO to call, HOW to pay for it,
and get the dang thing serviced.

Any local followers reading this...suggestions appreciated. Thanks
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Now just have to share this photo.  In all of Ebony's 5 yr life,
She has always loved sleeping this way, but I have never
 (til last night)
been able to catch here in a photo.

I promise I did NOT pose her.

She loves sleeping on her back..

with her front paws out and over the covers.

Here she is on the sofa pillow and worked her way underneath the quilt... oh I should photograph and tell that story (another post for sure).

Can ya tell.... I LOVE MY LIL EBONY!!

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
 - Dr Seuss

My Apologies

I feel  I must or should apologize...for having abandoned my blog for a full WEEK!

This past week has been sort of a blah time for us,

 with the heat ... but mostly due to my back being 'less than up to par'. 

 We both had medical  appointments and that usually

 takes quite a bit of time out of the day.

To say the least, right.

I haven't been out and about the campground much at all

this past week, mostly due to my back acting up from time to time during this week.

  It isn't much better today,

 but I am refusing to let it do me in.

I have been reading your blogs,

and commenting when I felt I had something decent to say,

without spreading my mood about to your blog. 

That said, I am trying to improve my mood. 

It is all about attitude, and mine needs work right now. 

I pray to my Lord, Jesus...

 please  give me strength.. to endure and go beyond

 any obstacle placed between us and our dreams.

I'll leave this morning with a pic of my sweet sweet Ebony...

 the rare shot that we get..

her color often inhibits a good shot decent even...

 this one may not show up on the blog any better than others,

 but I'm gonna post anyway.



Sweeet, Sweeet Ebony

 Later, all... will try to get some good pics or content for later in the day... or  for tomorrow for sure.

((huggs)) from Marsha,Joe, Ebony and Cocoa

Mouth watering RIBS

Really not much going on today.

It's a lazy (hot) Sunday, however;

Joe

IS NOT

the lazyone...

This is the BEFORE lunch pic



YUMMMY

Now look at what he is laboring with... yummmy RIBS

The Finished Product .. ON the Table

Table all SET , ready to Bless and DIG IN

Joe's digs!

Mine... ALL MINE!

It was awesome, Joe made the sauce and though I don't know all he put into it...
I do know he had a bit of left over FRESH pineapple.

Now... it is nap time, I think Joe has already beat me to the zzz's

And yes, the babies got to taste, just NO bones for them EVER!

COMMENTS always WELCOME!

BYE for now...
Marsha, Joe
Ebony & Cocoa

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Breaker Breaker (electric that is)

Not a breaker on the RV, but within the campground.  Near full capacity tonight, and with so many units using 50amp and running a/cs full blast... guess that is expected.
At least it seems so here.  Not unusual actually, it happens all  too often for one reason or another.

Just a few days ago the owner said he replaced multiple breakers in one of the BIG junction boxes. I watched out my window, as they worked...cause obviously they had to turn the power off while working on it.

Earlier this evening, around 4 p.m. power went out, it was breaker(s) in another junction box... one just across from our site. 

Explanation was that heat built up inside the junction box and caused all breakers or main to trip so as not to burn everything out completely.  I understand electrical to some extent , so it sort of makes sense.  And we are still experiencing extreme heat and high heat indexes.. so there ya go.

What ever the case/problem, will sure be glad to see lower temps real soon.

Blog Blog and more...

Blogs, yes I have been busy reading one after another this morning.  Not just those most recently written but have been browsing into quite a few archived posts.

I am quite interested in the type of work full-timers keep  themselves busy doing, just for the sake of busy? or for the sake of keeping a few $$$ in the bank account.

For Marsha and Joe it will be necessary to pad the bank account as we travel, once we get going, that is.   Thus, the reason for our constant researching the possibilities.  Work'kamping' as it is called presents itself with a seemingly endless list of possibilities.  However; I am not convinced as to the ease of getting into IT.

For example, I recently saw an advertisement for help in a close by campground, with the phone number and contact information (name)...however; when attempting to call, all I was able to get was a full voicemail.   This was definitely no help.  The ad is still posted, leading one to assume that it has yet to be filled with a capable person or couple.

Many others are too far away for us to attempt to contact currently.  Since we really are not sure how much longer we will have to 'park' our wheels in our current location, it is just not feasible to search further than 'our current backyard'.   The owners here at our current location seem to have all the help they need or at least are willing to put to work.

There is of course a few things we simply must take care of before we can 'leave'...

• The propane tank needs replacing.  $250 ?
• Passenger side mirror - requires remounting
• Three way fridge - only wants to work on propane..so how do I make it switch over to electric (preference when parked)
• New locks for the outside storage bays (some missing - some no keys)
• A/C needs serviced... working great,but sure needs cleaning
• AND...we are definitely gonna need a way to TOW the Caravan

So for now, I'm gonna go back to enjoying my .....coffee... refining the 'to-do lists' and of course... more BLOG reading.

Great evening

Even though today's forecast was for 96* with 3-digit heat indexes..

It actually wasn't too bad.

Things around the campground were quiet as usual, I stayed in the

air conditioning mostly, while Joe was off toiling at work.

After he got home , we had our usual chit-chat discussing our day.

Was good that Joe's day was pretty uneventful.

Sometimes they can be pretty wild, but those posts just aren't allowed.

:)

We decided to have dinner just a bit earlier than we often do.

So Joe went out to light the grill  about 5 p.m.

I put the pasta in the pasta bowl... little contraption that microwaves it.

By the way, I  simply love this little thing.  Perfect pasta every time.

Tonight it was Mac n Cheese.

Sky started getting dark as we lite the grill.  Just in time we decided.

I just love catching him unaware !

This is the 'braid' I do every morning before he leaves for work.
Was longer than this way back when.  He CUT it just before we met, rather than asking me
if it was a problem. 
SILLY MAN

After dinner, sky so pretty, this shot out the window.

That's all folks, back tomorrow ...
Hope you all have a great evening, and safe travels if your on the move.

Typical Day?

It's Monday...will it be typical? Only time will tell.

So far, I woke @  6 a.m.

Yes, I braided Joe's hair for him, before work.

The commercial lyric... "MMMmmm goood to the Last Drop"

comes to memory, however; I would ad

 .. Best Shared with someone you love!

Sent Joe out the door on his way to work,

all items:  Personal cell, work cell, company ID tag, keys, bottled water

ya know the drill....

We do try to not forget anything important.

He claims I make him go... but we both know the truth.

The truth IS NOT, that he LOVES it... but that for now it is

a

NECESSARY EVIL!

Yes, it is MONDAY...no storm last evening, Thank You LORD!

Even tho we did get the awning anchored, I feel so much better now.

Now, I feel as if I am typing  gibberish,

  OK,  so what.. maybe I am. 

You have the option to close out the window.

  Please don't... Please hang in just a little longer.

  I love visitors and page views.

  Don't we all?

  Of course we do.  Besides, I view your pages.

 Your beautiful photos, all your funny quips and such. 

 I'm not all that, but I am trying... (now I'm laughing at myself)

 After a bit of very enjoyable 'blog browsing',,,

 I also tend to endure a bit of

FB....eek , yes, guilty!

I enjoy playing some of the games from time to time.

Currently stuck on level 36-2 of Grumpy Goats.

But other more important things take precedence today.

Today I must do some laundry.... so saving for now and will continue to blog once chores are complete... you don't get to read til the day is over..

OVER I SAID

Wow, it is only 10:00 a.m. seems like my Monday is progressing fairly well.

Time for a walk around the campground.

Back... walk/exercise DONE!  Glad that is over before it
gets REALLY HOT!

Sitting here looking out the window as I update today's activity...
and
what do I see??

I Spy a local POLICE CAR cruising by.
(sorry didn't get pic of the police cruiser) 
Certainly has my curiosity up, but no lights and sirens so I'll assume nothing serious going on.
...
Confirmed, just a 'patrol drive by'.. to make LE presence known.   I like that, gives one a feeling of security.
...
Next a nice looking 5ver is rolling in, Camp Host leading them to their site.
This is stuff for the 'newcomers to RV/Camping life'
NOT for YOU seasoned guys.

As you can see, I tend to rant on and on...
'cause I really don't have anything all that interesting to
BLOG
about ....

As the day progresses (2:45 p.m.) I now have dinner
going in the crock pot.  Yum, spaghetti tonight.
Best of all, Joe doesn't have to cook, since he isn't texting me, I know he is having a very busy day.  He will be so
tired when he gets home.

...
I was right , and he was thrilled that dinner was already done and waiting.

So too early to eat just yet, we have time to sit , chat and let him unwind from the day.
Actually, he got a short nap in before dinner.
It is SO HOT! The humidity is awful. 

Dinner done, dishes cleaned up and now just to relax and have a good nite ..
Hope you all have the same.

Tomorrow is TUESDAY :)
I plan to be back!
Hope that you will come again.  Til then...

Marsha, OUT !

 

Great Day to Celebrate Dad's Birthday

However; it is in the high 90's with heat index around 102*...This morning was nice and I definitely enjoyed sleeping in just a bit longer than weekdays (6 a.m.)

Today being Sunday, and also with Wednesday being Dad's 85th birthday, many family  members gathered with him and Mom at Pier 41 ..which is their favorite local Seafood resturant.  I didn't get a head count but lets see...

Dad w/Mom reading his B'day greetings 
Happy 85th Birthday DAD

Mom

Dad

Sis,Myra

Myra's son Jeffery and his wife Brittany

Sis, Gwen

Gwen's Daughter Amy and her hubby Aaron

Gwen's granddaughter (by another child) Norah

Sis, Beth

Two of Beth's girls... Maranda and Jamie L.

Brother, Sidney and  his lady friend Pam

Brother's sons.. Aaron and Logan

Aunt Mae (mom's sister)

Me and my hubby and my son, Shannon

Think that was the whole crew that made it today.

If I left someone out...hopefully they won't read this particular blog post , LOL.

Marsha , out....

P.S. On the way back to the Campground from the Resturant, we stoped in at local

Wal-Mart and picked up some tiedowns for the awning... about time wouldn't ya say :)

Rain and Wind

Whoa There!  We had a thunderstorm earlier, and wouldn't you know it... the awning is/was out.  Felt the RV rock a bit, I go.. WHAT was that.. and JN tells me he saw the awning rise UP up UP and then back down, it caused the RV to rock fairly good ... or bad maybe is better word... Well sorry it was absolutely pouring rain so we  opted to PRAY instead of go out in the thunder lightening and wind... Pray worked :)  yea!!
There was maybe another 15-20  minutes of rain, and it was all over, and awning + RV are both no worse for the wear.  Thank You Lord! Amen!

Now on a bloggin note:  WELCOME to the Quack Quack Good Luck Ducks, our newest followers..

For now I have to try and get some rest... tomorrow is family day + we are celebrating Dad's 85th Birthday @ Pier 41 (local seafood joint)... maybe I'll get a few decent pics.

Left to Right
Mom, Sister Myra,DAD (back row)
Brother Gary,  Sister Gwen, ME ME (second row)
Brother Sidney, Sister Beth (front)

Above pic taken early late 60's ... since I know baby sis was born in 64

Busy as a Bee? Prob not

This morning has been fairly busy as busy goes for me.   I try not to do too much in any one given day.   LOL

Up at 6 a.m. 
Braided JN's hair for him.

Son came by and used printer for his produce shipment labels.

Then calls had to  be made...
   necessary to schedule us both with Dr. appts.  just one of those little life necessities... assuming ya wanna keep on living this life.  And WE do, most definitely.
OK, done...two appointments , same Dr.  only 3 days apart, that is so great.  Only way could have been better, would be if we could have both been seen on the same day.  Some times ya jus' haf'ta take wha'ca can git.   The good news to this is that not long wait, we both will be seen within same week...7/31 and 8/3 .  This pleases me , a lot.

Lunch, yum.. was really good cause I forgot to do b'fast. 

Now for the rest of the day, will spend a bit of time on FB most likely.  Could take a nap, not sure, have to wait and see if the mood strikes me.

Once JN gets in from work, we will prepare dinner...tonight the menu is his Garlic Pasta... note I said HIS :)  Means momma is OFF kitchen duty...at least til 'doing dishes time comes around'.  Which I really do not mind, I love doing dishes.  Neat thing about an RV is that when I am in the kitchen doing anything... JN is only a few steps away, definitely within ear shot, so no "Huh? what ya say ... wait I'll be right there"... LOL   I  used to hate that in a SB house.
Of course, I informed JN long ago about this, so he has refrained from calling me away from dishes etc., ... well unless he is just purposely messing with me. :)

After dinner plans currently, include grocery shopping for next five or six days of our meal plan.  Maybe I'll have a big side-by-side fridge in my next RV, would be nice.  Don't need much,  but the fridge only holds so much, so as you all know ... you really have to plan things out. This is turning out to be a GOOD thing, as we tend to  do a lot less impulse shopping and most everything purchased has a specific plan for it ... including time and method of use.

Will be back to the RV, so we can either catch something decent on the tube ... or so we can do some web browsing in preparation for our next move.

Later gaters
After while... well you know  .... byeeeee for now

I really can't get into blogging... but wanted my readers to know why..

my hometown of Lumberton, lost a wonderful Law Enforcement Officer, yesterday morning

Shot dead as he attempted to 'serve and protect'  even in his so called
OFF DUTY time.

http://robesonian.com/bookmark/19349648/article-Lumberton+officer+shot#comment_reply_19355115

The Final Inspection

The policeman stood and faced God,which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To my church have you been true?

The policeman squared his shoulders and said.

"No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge

can't always be a Saint."

I've had to work most Sundays

and at times my talk is rough,

and sometimes I've been violent,

because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...

though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got to steep.

And I never passed a cry for help

though at times I shook with fear,

and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.

They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand,

I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"

There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.

As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman.

You've borne you burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.

You've done your time in Hell"

(Author Unknown )

borrowed from a Reader's Comment @
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Says to Self.. SELF!

Ok, Self...got a few more weeks til fall/winter, so just want to remind you to be more thankful of the current weather, after all ya do gots a/c! So here is that reminder....

Remember the ICE storm end of 2010

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Then thar was the SNOW in 2011...Yep, It got heavier by the minute

This was out the back door on 8th St. --- Sure was cold...Remember...ok SELF i'm talkin to ya!

This one is out the Front door on 8th St.

So now...enjoy the warmer air with A/C for long as ya can, now ya'hear

Not saying anyone else out there is complaining, I just thought I'd share the fact that I was reminding MYSELF of what is surely headed our way sooner or later...Unless of course ya'can put them'thar wheels in motion.

Later All

Marsha , Joe, Coco & Ebony