Journal - Burnaby - Thor

I am up and having the morning coffee. I’ve walked Madigan and he pooped. That’s a good start to a sunny blue sky day.

I’m grateful. Thank you God for this day and all of your blessing.

I didn’t meditate as long as I might.  The neighbourds who came in last night in their motorcoach left this morning. They must be travelling and just had a stop in at night. I’ll be doing that this winter. 

On Friday I drove Thor out to Chilliwack RV Storage. This is probably the main story and if I was writing for more than a journal I’d begin here and crop if only to use the pictures I took which I like.  

The traffics was bad, What should have been an hour and a half drive was 3 hours.  The Thor has a problem with the driving air conditioning.  On the way back I used the generator so I could use the in house generator all the way back.  I talked with Coastal Ford yesterday about service but they only take 22 feet I’ve left a message with Dams Lincoln Ford which services RV and Commerical trust. I’ll set up an appointment to take Thor in on a coming Friday It’s my home and work site so a challenge to do this sort of service.

At Chilliwack RV Storage John’s son was there and gave me to keys. His father was in Netherlands.

My truck and camper were fine and I set about unloading the Vespa.  That was the mission.  To bring the Vespa back on Thor.  I unloaded the Vespa fine and set up the hitch and carrier from the front of the F350 to the back of the Thor.  I was even able to drive the Vespa up onto the carrier without difficulty.  That had been the concern. I still don’t know if I’d be able to carry the Harley because the extra 100 pounds makes a lot of difference,  The Vespa weight distribution works better too with me being able to add a strap to the ladder.  

John’s son looked it over for me and agreed it should be able to carry the weight.  I was off again. It was so hot and I was tired.

At the road back onto the Chilliwack road I found out you can’t see to turn right and had a difficult time with cars coming both ways and not stopping but passing in front of me,  Scarey.  I learned that without a passenger I can’t see both ways.  

I’d thought to stop and visit Victor but after that fearful situation I just wanted to get home. I didn’t see anywhere I could pull over. I need a Walmart parking lot to stop.  

Fortunately I was on my way. The heat was tiring.  I had the generator on in the living room but the driving cabin gets hot because of the big window.  The A/C heat in the Ford engine isn’t working but thankfully I had cokes from the fridge and Madigan had water. There was no crash of the Vespa tearing off the hitch and we carried on slowly

Great to get back to Burnaby RV.  

I unloaded the Vespa to find I’d not turned off the lights so the battery was dead.  I did park Thor alone just fine. I’m finding it easier each time. 

It took me an hour to get teady to go and less than an hour to set up.  I’m becoming more efficient with the leveling and slide.  I’ve even getting better at stowing inside which can improve.  Even setting up water and electricity and sewage was fairly quick.  I do like it. 

I find myself dreaming of travelling south to LA, Fountain of Youth and Algedones.  I really do hope it goes as well if not better than last year. 

Laura is coming out this weekend for the long weekend.  I tried to find an RV spot by a lake or close in but didn’t find one and Laura said she’d be fine with a stay cation here.  Ive got two clinics this week and don’t want to take the Vespa on the carrier till I confirm with H&E Hitch it’s sufficient and they don’t have to reinforce it.  To do that I have to drive through town and am thinking of setting up an apt for that early in a day in case they say they will work on it.  I have to phone them.  The son told me to bring it over but nobody seems to appreciate that this is the home and that I’m terrified driving in the city.  I did more driving this weekend so am gettting more confident but traffic is challenging.

Yesterday I had a tow truck take the Vespa to Metrovespa but the guy didn’t remember the keys which I had in my hand but didn’t hand them to him because he was fussing with the visa., I ran after him but he didn’t see me.  This ocasioned Madigan getting a ride into town on the Harley. He seemed to enjoy the experience.  I did except when traffic was stalled. Not too bad and a great sunny day,  I’ve only been using my leather jacket. I had the summer mesh jacket in my hand but left it in the back of the truck for use with the quad though frankly I don’t need it for that and could use it here.  Good day and good ride.

Now I’m up and ambivalent about going to church.  I considered I’m in the clinics this week and can lie in the sun while we have it.  Sunbathing for Jesus may be all I do today.  I could aim for some time in the pool. Summer it’s so busy with kids I’m not enthusiastic to go

I’ve no idea what to do today. I imagine if I ever retire I’d be faced with these blank slates which do get filled,  I get bored easily and am glad that I don’t have a blank slate that often. I am pleased that I got the Vespa back and it’s having it’s maintenance done and the switch fixed. I’ll store the Harley and have the Vespa. Then I can just leave here without any extras but my car.  One day I’ll have the Maverick truck 

We’ve a week of hunting in Clearwater planned and I’ll just take the truck with the camper on it. Insurance is resistant to paying up so the strut can be fixed . Once that’s done I’m thinking of seeking truck, and camper and downsizing to the Maverick with trading in my Mini as well. I’d like to pay off more of the Thor as well.  

I’m due for another coffee and some yoghurt and maybe a quiche and vitamins.  I was going to have  a shower too, My only plan for today is to drive my laundry over to the drop off. 

I could start doing my own laundry like i do when I’m travelling but the cost is very little. I’m enjoying my new Dickinson Barbecue. The Weber did well with 7 years and no maintenance.  I’m going to try to do more maintenance now that I’m older.  I did sort a bin under the bus today.  I’ve got a whole lot of organizing to do here and reducing clothing, The storage locker needs to be sorted too.

For now another coffee is the plan.  Shane told me that the heat is the big window and keeping it cover certaintly makes it easier to keep my home cool.  

I even considered replacing the outdoor TV so I could sit outside and listen to it through the ear pods .  That’s what I do with this Roku in the living room and the bedroom tv was upgraded before.  I am spoiled with tech.  

I could do some work too later today.  I’ve calls to return.  Some days I just like having the weekend free to myself.

I’ve been planning on taking Madigan to this off leash dog walk by Barnet on the beach. I’d like to explore and maybe that would be the ‘event’.  I think too I could do that with Laura and have also wanted Fish and Chips so that’s a possibility too,  There are so many possibilities and I really like reading and napping. I’m enjoying the Joseph Campbell audio book and finished David Niven’s the Moons a Baloon. 

Thank you Jesus for all of the blessing. Thank you for caring for family. Maizy looks so darling in her little ethnic dress. Must ask which European country that was from, Thank you God for caring for family and friends, Madigan and for patients. Thank you for this lovely summer.  Thank you for Thor and getting us and the Vespa home, Thank you for Laura and Madigan, Thank you for mobility and health. Thank you Lord Jesus for all of your blessings.