I'm Back In Business

 I'm sure everyone is suffering withdrawal from the Bingo stories (me included), so here's something to tide you over.  Yes, it is seriously like this!  I did get a couple of late night calls about the machines since the King seems to be off gallivanting in Florida, but otherwise they seem to be surviving very well.

First thing in the morning, without the burst of energy from a morning sunrise, I unhooked both propane tanks and loaded them in the truck.  I usually run one til it's empty, then switch to the second tank and fill the first one.  

Here however, since I knew they had a fill station on site, I just let them both run dry.  It took a bit to figure out how to release the tie down Bill gave me, but I persisted.  I got them both in the truck and tied down.

That's when Dan arrived.  I'm pretty sure I can still lift them when full, but didn't want to mess up my back any more than it is.  It's not cheap, this propane, but by the time you drive several miles and use up all that diesel, you might just as well fill them 100 yards from your rig.

Dan got them in and I hooked them up.  I'm back in business!!  Not that I plan on cooking anything, and I certainly hope it stays warm enough not to need them.

That's when it hit me.  I don't know exactly when I'll be back to check out the quilt stores here.  It ate at me like a mosquito on the back of my hand.  Patty and I had the chance to go yesterday, but I really didn't need anything.  I couldn't stand it ... I was just sitting around ... and off I went.

I suppose the good news is I didn't find a single thing.  Can you believe it?  Not one piece of fabric came home with me.  I must be sick.

Since I now had propane, I actually did try to clean up some leftovers.  This is BOILING ginger rice.  Not only did I set the timer this time, but I never left the stove.  I wasn't going to have another burning incident.  It actually came out really nice, and will go with the Panda Express I plan on buying before I leave.

The rest of the day was rather ho hum.  Even Cooper wasn't interested in doing anything but hanging out.  

He did wake up enough for a small treat however.  

Today we are making cupcakes for the birthday celebration to be held at a nearby golf course clubhouse tomorrow.  Believe it or not, I actually have those fancy tips used to make cupcakes beautiful ... or at least a little more appetizing.  

BUT ... with my track record, I think I'll leave the baking to Patty.