To Cook Or Not To Cook

 That's always the question in my house.  Whether it's better to burn up fuel and eat magnificently or eat cold food, in which case I don't eat NEAR as much and may possibly ... just MAYBE ... lose a pound or two.

It's 43 degrees this morning, as predicted, and hopefully will warm all the way up to 65.  Truly, if it weren't for that, I would be in great shape.

Once the sun came up and through the back window, I moved Jonathan to the corner where he could soak up some rays.  He can't be feeling that bad since he completely destroyed the newspaper on the floor of his cage.

As the sun finally showed up, I took Cooper out for a walk to smell the smells.  A little later, Gibbs was outside with his latest conquest ... a new bone.  Cooper seems to be warming up to him a little and they played pushing games for a bit.  This kid here ... he's a kick in the pants!!

Once I got warmed up, I drove off to RV Lifestyles, just to be sure their shipment had not shown up out of the blue.  Nope ... no blue flame heaters.  They should be here on the 17th, so I have quite a few days to play with my rig furnace.  

Last night I ran the generator for about 90 minutes, watching TV for awhile, then turning it off.  I should have turned it off sooner.  I also set the thermostat up one degree to 66.  Apparently that was too much since this morning my 12.3 battery light is off.  Bad news for me, although I really have no idea just how accurate these things are.

In the meantime, I have an appointment on the 21st (a very long time away) to get solar installed.  Yup I'm jumping into the boondocking thing, especially with the latest development with my generator.  The knob that turns it on is coming completely loose.  What's up with that??  Vibration?  I don't know.  Maybe Bill can check it out for me today.

In the meantime, since I discovered it was quite a bit warmer upstairs in the bedroom, I deposited Jonathan at the end of my bed on a table provided by Patsy and Bill.  He seems to be doing a little better since it's warmer in there.  Once the sun comes up, I'll move him back to the window so he can wonder where all the birds are.

In the interest of seeing just how long things last, I'll check my propane tanks this morning.  It's been six days since I filled up with propane and I think I've used about half of one tank.  That doesn't really count since the first three days I was hooked up, meaning the fridge was on electric.  I'm writing all this down because I'm sure I won't remember for the next trip!!

In an effort to conserve everything, the cook or not cook decision was an easy one.  I ate a salad and barely heated up the rice.  What can I say, I'm a cheap date and an easy keeper.  

Dessert however was another story.  Those little pies in the back of the fridge have been calling my name. I let the generator roar while I heated it for 30 seconds.  The accompanying indigestion was epic, but boy did it taste good.  

I spent the rest of the evening reading a book Patsy so graciously loaned to me to keep me occupied.  It's a thriller from the very first sentence.  

I think today I'll check out the vendors, although there aren't very many yet.  I need a few things like a door mat and maybe a battery operated lamp.  Unlike the old days, I'm not after souvenirs any more.  Maybe a nice satin box for Jonathan when he croaks from the cold.  Just kidding ............... Just kidding!!