Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Just A Normal Day .....

It's just been "normal" around here for the last couple of days.  Boring actually, which is why you haven't seen a blog!!

I read yesterday about the tragic death of Dean Potter in Yosemite National Park, an extraordinary rock climber who thought nothing could ever happen to him.  He was one of those "flying squirrel" guys.  They figured if the squirrels could fly with flaps between their arms and bodies that men could too.  Well, that didn't work out so well when the plan was to base jump and fly between the cracks in the mountain.  They didn't get the lift they needed and hit the rock face.  I know this sounds terrible, but I'm just glad he didn't take his dog Whisper on this trip.  The moral??  Never EVER think you are invincible!!

SOOOO ... I set my sprinklers
Brought in the garbage can
Played with the puppies
Took a picture of my neighbor's garbage
Drained the water in my rig holding tank
Added DEF fluid (need to buy more)
Played with the puppies
Organized my junk drawer in the rig

Then I received an email from Tiffin Parts Department.  I've been trying to get a replacement part for this weep hole.  Five emails later, it has ME weeping!!  They insist there are holes in the side in which to place the prongs on the cover.  I cleaned and scraped and even used a magnifying glass.  There are NO holes, which is probably why it came off, held on with just silicone and paint.
I suppose I don't really need the cover .... I could just sand it a little and put on a coat of paint.  It whistles going down the highway, but I'm sure I could find something to stuff in the hole from the inside!!
On to the next project .... Escapees mail handling.  It took some time to get to their website and download the forms.  As you all know, it's frustrating to have a bad internet connection.  It's still up in the air as to the culprit ... Clearwire Modem, Sisco Wireless Router or computer.  Clearwire is going bye-bye in October and I'll be stuck with Sprint, however my sprint MiFi doesn't work at my house, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do!!  It DOES however, work on the road .... except I just got a letter saying they are discontinuing THAT model too.  I'm pretty sure that's because I have unlimited data usage, which won't be available any more without beau coup dollars!!  In the meantime, I ordered a new router .....

Baked a Mexican casserole
Vacuumed the house
Played with the puppies

And filled out the Escapees mail paperwork, whereupon I discovered I need TWO copies.  The problem is that I can't seem to get back on their website.  I don't understand why I can get on other sites in two seconds, but not Escapees and Google sites.

I lost my brand spanking new driver's license ...
Found it again in the copy machine in the rig where I left it making copies for Escapees
Watched the prelim story on Texas Rising ... about Texas Independence
Played with the puppies
And went to bed!!!

Hoping today is a little more exciting ... it's Magic Kingdom day!!!


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  1. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Good Morning,
    Didn’t I read in one of your blogs that you where shopping for a infrared quartz heater for your rig?
    Did you find one? Do you like it? What model did you get?
    I’m starting to shop for one any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Jim,

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    1. Nancy KissackMay 19, 2015 at 1:02 PM

      I was Jim, but after investigation, decided to get a propane unit instead. The infrared quartz heaters just use too much electricity, which is ok if you are always plugged in to 50 amp. With 30 amp, you might have to turn it off to use the microwave. I hope to get the propane heater this January in Quartzsite.

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  2. billandjanrvingtheusa.blogspot.comMay 19, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    What's so interesting about the neighbor's garbage?

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    1. Nancy KissackMay 19, 2015 at 1:05 PM

      My neighbors have apparently decided they don't want to pay for garbage pickup ... they are just letting it stack up on their driveway against my fence. County ordinance says it must be removed every week. The pile has been here for two months now and is growing larger!!! I thought a little evidence might be prudent.

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  3. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Nancy, what is that white stuff around the weeping holes? Is it glue or patch or silicone. It looks like there might be three tiny holes under the two weeping holes on the left side. Could it be that the holes the parts department are talking about are under the white stuff? You might want to ask them to send you a picture of the replacement part to show you where the prongs are so that you can find them. Prongs are prongs and holes are holes unless you are 2,500 miles apart and can't see what they are pointing to. I hope you don't forget the book of spells when you head out tonight. Jan good catch on the proof reading. I missed it. Jim

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    1. Nancy KissackMay 19, 2015 at 1:13 PM

      Jim, the white stuff is actually the metal window frame where the paint peeled off along with the cover. I see what you are talking about ... but that is glue and paint that I haven't been able to scrape off ... yet!! Who knows, there may be a hole there. I'm looking for two holes, 1/16 of an inch wide to fit the prongs.

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  4. AnonymousMay 20, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    Nancy just call the county and turn them in.Stop being so nice to these neighbors ,obviously they don't care about anyone but them selves

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    1. Nancy KissackMay 20, 2015 at 7:24 AM

      You are SO correct!! I'm just trying to be careful so as not to have any backlash!!!

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  5. RexMay 20, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Have you considered caulking the holes and then painting the caulk? Caulk could be removed if necessary. Just a thought.

    Please be careful on the road.
    Rex

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    1. Nancy KissackMay 20, 2015 at 7:26 AM

      That's a good idea Rex!!! It's not like there's lots of water inside that needs a weep hole escape!! With even two holes plugged up, it would be quieter. Thanks!!

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