We got up at 8, which is the Miller's get up time. Pat fixed sausage and eggs for breakfast. Then I got to work trying to locate a hitch to fit the truck. After a lot of working I found that only PullRite and a company I'd never heard of produced automatic sliding hitches. I couldn't get a vendor to confirm that PullRite hitches would work. The PullRite website doesn't list the 2020's, and that's all the vendors looked at when I asked. I ended up calling Royal Moore and asking for our deposit back. I told them that I'd find out more on Tuesday and call them to see if the truck was still available.
The rest of the day was setting around with John and Patty talking. There was only a minimum of drinking at dinner time (ordered out for pizza). Patty and Vicki are leaving for 10 days in England and Scotland tomorrow, so they spent some time packing.
We left about 7 because they had to get up early tomorrow. Traffic going down was light. Cooper was very glad to see us when we got home. We watched TV and surfed until bed time.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Day 1396
There was no early requirement today, so we stayed in bed until after 8. Then it was pet stuff and breakfast. We surfed for a little while and then went to the vet.
Traffic going up was unusually heavy. I thought it was a little early for the Labor Day Weekend rush to start, but apparently not. I left Ellen and Lucy at the vet and went to the dentist. Traffic in Beaverton was really bad. I had to take a back road to get to the dentist from the vet. I was a little early getting there, but not by much. I texted Ellen to walk over because getting back to pick her up was going to be a real pain.
I spent over half an hour in the dentist chair. The implant was a little over size and it took him awhile to fit it. After that we left for John and Patty's. We called Patty and she said stop for chocolate cake. So we did.
After we got settled I asked them if they wanted to go truck buying. They did. So we went to Royal Moore. I had a chance to test drive a new truck. They are fantastic. They even had one there that was a good color. Unfortunately when I called PullRite to confirm that they made a hitch that fit the lady I got a hold of said that they didn't. We put a deposit on the truck, but didn't buy it.
After that we went home and commenced drinking. We drank the whole bottle of scotch that I'd bought. We had a good time talking and Pat fixed hotdogs and chocolate cake for dinner. We went to bed about 10.
Traffic going up was unusually heavy. I thought it was a little early for the Labor Day Weekend rush to start, but apparently not. I left Ellen and Lucy at the vet and went to the dentist. Traffic in Beaverton was really bad. I had to take a back road to get to the dentist from the vet. I was a little early getting there, but not by much. I texted Ellen to walk over because getting back to pick her up was going to be a real pain.
I spent over half an hour in the dentist chair. The implant was a little over size and it took him awhile to fit it. After that we left for John and Patty's. We called Patty and she said stop for chocolate cake. So we did.
After we got settled I asked them if they wanted to go truck buying. They did. So we went to Royal Moore. I had a chance to test drive a new truck. They are fantastic. They even had one there that was a good color. Unfortunately when I called PullRite to confirm that they made a hitch that fit the lady I got a hold of said that they didn't. We put a deposit on the truck, but didn't buy it.
After that we went home and commenced drinking. We drank the whole bottle of scotch that I'd bought. We had a good time talking and Pat fixed hotdogs and chocolate cake for dinner. We went to bed about 10.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Day 1395
We got up a little after 8, did the pet stuff, and had breakfast. I decided to continue my quest for a working screen door lock.
I got the knob I bought on Tuesday and tried to fit it. It worked, but only after I ground it down a little with the Dremel. That's when I discovered that the other knob was too big also. So I gave up until I had another knob.
I had an email from GMC about the pickups, which got me looking at them on the internet. That lead to me getting an "estimate" on our truck's trade in value ($16.5K - $19.5K). It also got me a call from a salesman at Covert. I explained the situation with him and told him to contact me in a few weeks.
I wanted to go to Salem to see a truck. Ellen's asshole said no. So I spent hours surfing. I finally said that I needed to get groceries. Suddenly she was OK to go somewhere.
We went to Safeway and got milk, bananas, bread, and pizza.
Dinner was pizza. After that I took Lucy for a walk. She really wanted to go. She did about as well as she did before the surgery, maybe a little weak.
The rest of the evening was TV and surfing.
I got the knob I bought on Tuesday and tried to fit it. It worked, but only after I ground it down a little with the Dremel. That's when I discovered that the other knob was too big also. So I gave up until I had another knob.
I had an email from GMC about the pickups, which got me looking at them on the internet. That lead to me getting an "estimate" on our truck's trade in value ($16.5K - $19.5K). It also got me a call from a salesman at Covert. I explained the situation with him and told him to contact me in a few weeks.
I wanted to go to Salem to see a truck. Ellen's asshole said no. So I spent hours surfing. I finally said that I needed to get groceries. Suddenly she was OK to go somewhere.
We went to Safeway and got milk, bananas, bread, and pizza.
Dinner was pizza. After that I took Lucy for a walk. She really wanted to go. She did about as well as she did before the surgery, maybe a little weak.
The rest of the evening was TV and surfing.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Day 1394
I woke up about 7 today and couldn't go back to sleep. So I decided to surf instead. I surfed until well after 8. Then I got up and did the pet stuff and had breakfast.
After that I went out and dumped all of the tanks. I barely had enough time to do it before it was time to take Devon to the vet. For some reason traffic from Woodburn to the rest area was really heavy. Luckily it was moving pretty well.
The vet gave Devon a clean bill of health. It's nice to have at least on vet visit not end in a big expense. When we were done we went to the bagel sop across the street and bought some bagels. We were back on the road before 1.
217 was really slow down to Tigard. Then I5 was backed up just past 205. I took the Stafford exit. It turns out I didn't save any time, but I didn't lose any either. A cop came on at the rest stop. Everyone got to do a little over 65 all the way to Woodburn.
By the time we got home it was over 90 again. So we spent the after noon watching TV and surfing. Ellen fixed ham and scalloped potatoes for dinner. After dinner I went for a walk. Then it was more TV and surfing.
After that I went out and dumped all of the tanks. I barely had enough time to do it before it was time to take Devon to the vet. For some reason traffic from Woodburn to the rest area was really heavy. Luckily it was moving pretty well.
The vet gave Devon a clean bill of health. It's nice to have at least on vet visit not end in a big expense. When we were done we went to the bagel sop across the street and bought some bagels. We were back on the road before 1.
217 was really slow down to Tigard. Then I5 was backed up just past 205. I took the Stafford exit. It turns out I didn't save any time, but I didn't lose any either. A cop came on at the rest stop. Everyone got to do a little over 65 all the way to Woodburn.
By the time we got home it was over 90 again. So we spent the after noon watching TV and surfing. Ellen fixed ham and scalloped potatoes for dinner. After dinner I went for a walk. Then it was more TV and surfing.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Day 1393
We woke up about 8. We stayed in bed for a little while and then got up to do the pet stuff and had breakfast. Then I got out all of the stuff and we went shooting. It was supposed to get to 100 today and we wanted to shoot when it was cool.
I shot fairly well, but of course left to right targets were problematical. The targets were fun even though Dave hasn't changed them in a month. That's because there was a strong north wind that made everything challenging.
When we were finished we put everything away and left to do the laundry. It was after noon, so we stopped at AC Greasy first. We also stopped at the donut place.
Laundry went as usual. There were lots of Mexicans there using way too much soap. The rinse cycles looked like wash cycles. Third world ignoramuses.
After the laundry we went to the hardware store to look for a solution to the screen door latch interference problem. I found an appliance knob that should work. It better, they wanted $5 for it.
It was way too hot to do anything when we got home. The rest of the day was TV and surfing. Dinner was leftover yakisoba.
One thing to note. They harvesters showed up this morning to do the bean field by us. I love to watch the machines. They started about 9 and are still going at 10 at night.
I shot fairly well, but of course left to right targets were problematical. The targets were fun even though Dave hasn't changed them in a month. That's because there was a strong north wind that made everything challenging.
When we were finished we put everything away and left to do the laundry. It was after noon, so we stopped at AC Greasy first. We also stopped at the donut place.
Laundry went as usual. There were lots of Mexicans there using way too much soap. The rinse cycles looked like wash cycles. Third world ignoramuses.
After the laundry we went to the hardware store to look for a solution to the screen door latch interference problem. I found an appliance knob that should work. It better, they wanted $5 for it.
It was way too hot to do anything when we got home. The rest of the day was TV and surfing. Dinner was leftover yakisoba.
One thing to note. They harvesters showed up this morning to do the bean field by us. I love to watch the machines. They started about 9 and are still going at 10 at night.
Day 1392
We got up about 8:30, did the pet stuff and had breakfast. Then I
spent some time cleaning out my hearing aids. They were pretty gummed
up with ear wax. I also tried to fix the screen door lock I'd made. It
interferes with the door connection. I determined that I'll need a new
outside knob that's smaller.
After that I started on installing the surge protector. I unscrewed the hot water heater cabinet and measured how much wire I'd need. Then I went out to the shed and cut it. The process was a pain in the ass due to how thick and unwieldy they individual wires were. This is a major theme for today.
After I prepared the new input wire I turned the power off to the trailer. Then I removed the outside power plug. I disconnected the trailer wire from the connector and connected it to the new input wire. Then I installed the connector back in the trailer. I also positioned the protector in the cabinet and drilled the mounting holes.
From there things got hard. Connecting the trailer wire to the box was a real pain in the ass. There was barely enough room to fit the wires and current detectors in the box. I spent over an hour trying to bend the damn wires so the detectors would fit and they would go into the terminals.
Connecting the input wires to the protector wasn't any easier. Again it was really difficult to bend the wires to fit them in the connectors. In addition I had to work with the box halfway in the cabinet. I needed Ellen to hold the box while I struggled with the wires. Even the ground wire gave me problems. It must have been another hour to do this connection.
By then it was mid afternoon and hot in the trailer. I was dripping in sweat. I decided to test everything before I buttoned it up. My first good luck of the day - it worked fine. The trouble wasn't over though. The box cover used 6 screws. They were small and went into recessed holes. With the box now in the cabinet screwing them in wasn't easy.
The final task was attaching the box. Having already drilled the holes made this easier. It still was hard to reach all the way to the back of the cabinet to attach it. It turns out I could only attach 3 of the 4 screws. I'd positioning the strain reliefs so they didn't interfere with the holes. Unfortunately when I was forcing the box into position one of them shifted and blocked a hole. So the box is held in by three screws. That's good enough.
I'll install the display later once I order a panel front for it. I turned the power back on and things seem to be working well. It was 4:00. I ate a left over half sandwich and then took a shower. I was drenched in sweat.
After that I watched TV for awhile. I might have napped. At 6 we went to Woodburn to buy bananas. I also got some small pizza's for dinner.
After dinner it was TV and looking for the panel front.
After that I started on installing the surge protector. I unscrewed the hot water heater cabinet and measured how much wire I'd need. Then I went out to the shed and cut it. The process was a pain in the ass due to how thick and unwieldy they individual wires were. This is a major theme for today.
After I prepared the new input wire I turned the power off to the trailer. Then I removed the outside power plug. I disconnected the trailer wire from the connector and connected it to the new input wire. Then I installed the connector back in the trailer. I also positioned the protector in the cabinet and drilled the mounting holes.
From there things got hard. Connecting the trailer wire to the box was a real pain in the ass. There was barely enough room to fit the wires and current detectors in the box. I spent over an hour trying to bend the damn wires so the detectors would fit and they would go into the terminals.
Connecting the input wires to the protector wasn't any easier. Again it was really difficult to bend the wires to fit them in the connectors. In addition I had to work with the box halfway in the cabinet. I needed Ellen to hold the box while I struggled with the wires. Even the ground wire gave me problems. It must have been another hour to do this connection.
By then it was mid afternoon and hot in the trailer. I was dripping in sweat. I decided to test everything before I buttoned it up. My first good luck of the day - it worked fine. The trouble wasn't over though. The box cover used 6 screws. They were small and went into recessed holes. With the box now in the cabinet screwing them in wasn't easy.
The final task was attaching the box. Having already drilled the holes made this easier. It still was hard to reach all the way to the back of the cabinet to attach it. It turns out I could only attach 3 of the 4 screws. I'd positioning the strain reliefs so they didn't interfere with the holes. Unfortunately when I was forcing the box into position one of them shifted and blocked a hole. So the box is held in by three screws. That's good enough.
I'll install the display later once I order a panel front for it. I turned the power back on and things seem to be working well. It was 4:00. I ate a left over half sandwich and then took a shower. I was drenched in sweat.
After that I watched TV for awhile. I might have napped. At 6 we went to Woodburn to buy bananas. I also got some small pizza's for dinner.
After dinner it was TV and looking for the panel front.
Monday, August 26, 2019
Day 1391
We got up about 8:30, did the pet stuff and had breakfast. After that I dumped the grey tanks. I didn't want to have to do them when we got home. When I was finished with that we left for Hooch's place. My goal was to get there by 10.
I was planning to buy Hooch donuts yesterday, but I forgot. So we made a small detour on the way up to buy some at Lee's Farm. It was pretty busy even though it was early. Apparently they are having some sort of festival today. Luckily it didn't delay us much, we got to Hooch's place at 10:10.
We brought donuts for Hooch, peanut butter pie for Martha, and Reese's caramel corn for the kids. They were all hits. We hung around their place for awhile talking. Then we all left to go bowling.
They bowling alley is at the Beaverton Mall. It's brand new and amazing. We had a lot of fun. Hooch and I had beer, everyone had nachos. We bowled two games. I sucked on the first and did about my average on the second. Sophia was doing really well with the gutter bumpers raised. That way there now way for a gutter ball.
When that was done we split up. The wives and kids went to the mall. Hooch and I went to look at trucks. Both the GMC and Chevy 2020 HD trucks are in stock now. We looked at both. They are standard for GM - the same truck with minor exterior differences. They are very cool vehicles though, everything I want.
After that Hooch and I went to a bar/restaurant. We drank heavily. It was fun though. It wasn't very busy and the bar manager was doing the bar tending. We had a great conversation with him about bar tending and the business. We called the wives and had them meet us for dinner. Afterwards Ellen drove me back to Hooch's.
We spent a couple of hours at Hooch's place talking and surfing. Then we went home. I was glad I'd dumped the tanks. It was late when we got home and emptying the tanks would have sucked.
I was planning to buy Hooch donuts yesterday, but I forgot. So we made a small detour on the way up to buy some at Lee's Farm. It was pretty busy even though it was early. Apparently they are having some sort of festival today. Luckily it didn't delay us much, we got to Hooch's place at 10:10.
We brought donuts for Hooch, peanut butter pie for Martha, and Reese's caramel corn for the kids. They were all hits. We hung around their place for awhile talking. Then we all left to go bowling.
They bowling alley is at the Beaverton Mall. It's brand new and amazing. We had a lot of fun. Hooch and I had beer, everyone had nachos. We bowled two games. I sucked on the first and did about my average on the second. Sophia was doing really well with the gutter bumpers raised. That way there now way for a gutter ball.
When that was done we split up. The wives and kids went to the mall. Hooch and I went to look at trucks. Both the GMC and Chevy 2020 HD trucks are in stock now. We looked at both. They are standard for GM - the same truck with minor exterior differences. They are very cool vehicles though, everything I want.
After that Hooch and I went to a bar/restaurant. We drank heavily. It was fun though. It wasn't very busy and the bar manager was doing the bar tending. We had a great conversation with him about bar tending and the business. We called the wives and had them meet us for dinner. Afterwards Ellen drove me back to Hooch's.
We spent a couple of hours at Hooch's place talking and surfing. Then we went home. I was glad I'd dumped the tanks. It was late when we got home and emptying the tanks would have sucked.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Day 1390
We got up about 7:30. The cats were playing racetrack over the bed and we couldn't get back to sleep. After pet stuff and breakfast I took the Ranger off the battery charger and took Lucy with me to empty the garbage. She's really bored and almost walking OK again.
When I got out I went out to put the door on the cabinet in the bathroom. I carefully measured the positions for the hinges and installed them on the door. Then I just as carefully measured and installed the handle. They both came out perfect. Hanging the door went pretty well. The big pain in the ass was the latch. I had to lay on the bathroom floor and screw it in by hand. The final result works great.
While I was working I got a text from Samsung saying that my discount had been approved. When I was done I went to order things. The purchase app said that I'll be getting a coupon in a few weeks. They seem to be making it as hard as possible to redeem the discount.
After that I got wrapped up in playing with my new phone. Lunch was left over spaghetti. After lunch was TV and phone.
Ellen fixed Yakisoba for dinner. It was great. After dinner was more phone and TV.
When I got out I went out to put the door on the cabinet in the bathroom. I carefully measured the positions for the hinges and installed them on the door. Then I just as carefully measured and installed the handle. They both came out perfect. Hanging the door went pretty well. The big pain in the ass was the latch. I had to lay on the bathroom floor and screw it in by hand. The final result works great.
While I was working I got a text from Samsung saying that my discount had been approved. When I was done I went to order things. The purchase app said that I'll be getting a coupon in a few weeks. They seem to be making it as hard as possible to redeem the discount.
After that I got wrapped up in playing with my new phone. Lunch was left over spaghetti. After lunch was TV and phone.
Ellen fixed Yakisoba for dinner. It was great. After dinner was more phone and TV.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Day 1389
We got up a little after 8, did the pet stuff and had breakfast. Lucy was about the same as yesterday, maybe a little better. She sure is bored and wants to go everywhere with us. We did a little surfing and then left to get our new phones.
We got to Best Buy about 5 minutes early. There were several people waiting at the door. We walked in with them and immediately got someone to help us. Unfortunately he was brand new and we were his first customers ever. He did a good job, just a little slower than others.
The Samsung rep got all of our stuff moved over to the new phones. Last time the transfer was perfect. This time there were a couple of rough edges, but nothing big.
When we were finished we went to the new Petco next door. Then we went to a roach coach place down Lancaster. It was great. There were about 16 coaches with all types of food as well as a pavilion with a bar. It was great. After that it was Freddies for some groceries, the post office, and home.
The struts for the compartment door came today. They sort of work. The problem is that they don't raise the door enough. Oh well. I'll try it that way for awhile.
It was hot, so we spent the afternoon screwing with out phones. We also tried to get qualified for our $150 credit with Samsung. They make it very difficult. Now they want us to wait 48 hours for "confirmation".
Ellen fixed grilled ham and cheese and scalloped potatoes for dinner. After dinner it was more phone, some TV, and a walk. I didn't take the dog even though she was aching to go.
We got to Best Buy about 5 minutes early. There were several people waiting at the door. We walked in with them and immediately got someone to help us. Unfortunately he was brand new and we were his first customers ever. He did a good job, just a little slower than others.
The Samsung rep got all of our stuff moved over to the new phones. Last time the transfer was perfect. This time there were a couple of rough edges, but nothing big.
When we were finished we went to the new Petco next door. Then we went to a roach coach place down Lancaster. It was great. There were about 16 coaches with all types of food as well as a pavilion with a bar. It was great. After that it was Freddies for some groceries, the post office, and home.
The struts for the compartment door came today. They sort of work. The problem is that they don't raise the door enough. Oh well. I'll try it that way for awhile.
It was hot, so we spent the afternoon screwing with out phones. We also tried to get qualified for our $150 credit with Samsung. They make it very difficult. Now they want us to wait 48 hours for "confirmation".
Ellen fixed grilled ham and cheese and scalloped potatoes for dinner. After dinner it was more phone, some TV, and a walk. I didn't take the dog even though she was aching to go.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Day 1388
We woke up about 8 today. We stayed in bed for awhile and then got up to do pet stuff and breakfast. Lucy is a lot better than yesterday, but she's still very unsteady on her feet. It could be the drugs. She sure has an appetite though.
After breakfast I decided to install the lock on the screen door latch. I measured where the hole needed to be drilled and drilled. That worked perfectly. That's when I discovered that the latch has this weird internal piece that slide right where I drilled the hole. I'm going to have to deal with that.
I decided to try attaching one of the cabinet doors instead. That's when I discovered that the cabinet hardware we ordered didn't come with screws. Ellen had found a place with piss shields for the dog, so we decided to go get them
We drove to Walgreen's in Keizer to get the pads. We stopped at an estate sale on the way back, but didn't buy anything. Then we stopped at Lowe's for hardware. We also stopped at the Salem farm store and Roth's for groceries. The last stop was the post office.
When we got home I no longer felt like doing anything. I wanted to shoot, but Ellen's asshole was giving her grief. So I went out and reloaded 20 ga instead. We spent the rest of the afternoon watching TV. Lucy is still really unsteady. Her back legs barely work. She does get around enouigh to go outside though.
Dinner was leftover Chinese. The whole evening was more TV.
After breakfast I decided to install the lock on the screen door latch. I measured where the hole needed to be drilled and drilled. That worked perfectly. That's when I discovered that the latch has this weird internal piece that slide right where I drilled the hole. I'm going to have to deal with that.
I decided to try attaching one of the cabinet doors instead. That's when I discovered that the cabinet hardware we ordered didn't come with screws. Ellen had found a place with piss shields for the dog, so we decided to go get them
We drove to Walgreen's in Keizer to get the pads. We stopped at an estate sale on the way back, but didn't buy anything. Then we stopped at Lowe's for hardware. We also stopped at the Salem farm store and Roth's for groceries. The last stop was the post office.
When we got home I no longer felt like doing anything. I wanted to shoot, but Ellen's asshole was giving her grief. So I went out and reloaded 20 ga instead. We spent the rest of the afternoon watching TV. Lucy is still really unsteady. Her back legs barely work. She does get around enouigh to go outside though.
Dinner was leftover Chinese. The whole evening was more TV.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Day 1387
We woke up at 7:30, but stayed in bed until 8 when the others got up. Patsy fixed breakfast for all of us. After that we talked until about 9:30 when it was time to pick up Lucy.
We picked her up and then headed for home. We stopped at Wally World because Ellen needed ass wipe. We also stopped at the post office. Then new title was there. Instead of 6 - 8 weeks it took a little over a week to get it. Nice.
When we got home we found that Lucy had pissed in the back seat. You couldn't blame her, she was stoned. We fed the cats, gave Lucy drugs, and took the car cover to the laundromat. While the wash was being done I took the title to the bank. We also got takeout at Gina's.
When we got back we unpacked and had a really late lunch. Then it was surfing until it was time to drive to TCGC.
The TVSC meeting was really nice. I met some people I hadn't seen in years. The meeting was to show then new lower range plans. They look great. They've also made a deal with a big contractor to trade his work for permission to dump dirt on the ranges. It seems like a good deal for all.
I got home about 9:30. I went to bed after a couple of hours of surfing.
We picked her up and then headed for home. We stopped at Wally World because Ellen needed ass wipe. We also stopped at the post office. Then new title was there. Instead of 6 - 8 weeks it took a little over a week to get it. Nice.
When we got home we found that Lucy had pissed in the back seat. You couldn't blame her, she was stoned. We fed the cats, gave Lucy drugs, and took the car cover to the laundromat. While the wash was being done I took the title to the bank. We also got takeout at Gina's.
When we got back we unpacked and had a really late lunch. Then it was surfing until it was time to drive to TCGC.
The TVSC meeting was really nice. I met some people I hadn't seen in years. The meeting was to show then new lower range plans. They look great. They've also made a deal with a big contractor to trade his work for permission to dump dirt on the ranges. It seems like a good deal for all.
I got home about 9:30. I went to bed after a couple of hours of surfing.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Day 1386
We got up at 6:30 today, fed the cats, and left for the vet. We left Lucy at the vet and went to breakfast. About 9 we went to UPS to return the Amazon stuff and BiMart to get some cases. Then we went to see Mom.
Mom was just laying in bed when we got there. We talked for awhile and then started playing UNO. The nurses came in and out a few time, but no doctor and we got no updates. Just before we left at 1 the nurse from Touchmark came. She was talking with Mom and the hospital when we left.
While we were there the vet called. It was the middle of the surgery. He said that the tumor was in a bad place and that there was a good chance that Lucy wouldn't survive the surgery if he proceeded. So we told her not to. That means she has between 6 months and a year to live. CRAP. It's a sad day.
We went to lunch at Big Red's. It's a place we kind of liked when we lived here. After that we went to John and Patty's. We spent the rest of the day talking and drinking. They have both their dog and Eric's dog. The two of them were playing non-stop.
We staying with John and Patty tonight.
Mom was just laying in bed when we got there. We talked for awhile and then started playing UNO. The nurses came in and out a few time, but no doctor and we got no updates. Just before we left at 1 the nurse from Touchmark came. She was talking with Mom and the hospital when we left.
While we were there the vet called. It was the middle of the surgery. He said that the tumor was in a bad place and that there was a good chance that Lucy wouldn't survive the surgery if he proceeded. So we told her not to. That means she has between 6 months and a year to live. CRAP. It's a sad day.
We went to lunch at Big Red's. It's a place we kind of liked when we lived here. After that we went to John and Patty's. We spent the rest of the day talking and drinking. They have both their dog and Eric's dog. The two of them were playing non-stop.
We staying with John and Patty tonight.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Day 1385
We got up about 8, did the pet stuff and had breakfast. Then we loaded up the car and went to do the wash. We figured that we wouldn't have time to do it tomorrow with Lucy's surgery.
The laundry went as usual. Afterwards we made three stops. The first was the hardware store to get stuff to make a latch for the screen door. Yesterday Cooper demonstrated the ability to open the latch. The second was to put the receipt for the Audi title in the safe deposit box. It's the only proff we have right now that we own the car. The third stop was the post office.
The package with the Note 10+ covers came. Unfortunately Ellen ordered the wrong one, and I ordered one I don't like. So we're going to return them and I ordered different ones.
That's all we did today. I was going to install the screen door latch, but I didn't feel like it. So I veged out in the recliner, watched TV, and napped.
Dinner was frozen food. After dinner I took Lucy for a walk. She did pretty well. I'm worried about her. She'll spend tomorrow night at the vet. That tells me this is no simple surgery.
The laundry went as usual. Afterwards we made three stops. The first was the hardware store to get stuff to make a latch for the screen door. Yesterday Cooper demonstrated the ability to open the latch. The second was to put the receipt for the Audi title in the safe deposit box. It's the only proff we have right now that we own the car. The third stop was the post office.
The package with the Note 10+ covers came. Unfortunately Ellen ordered the wrong one, and I ordered one I don't like. So we're going to return them and I ordered different ones.
That's all we did today. I was going to install the screen door latch, but I didn't feel like it. So I veged out in the recliner, watched TV, and napped.
Dinner was frozen food. After dinner I took Lucy for a walk. She did pretty well. I'm worried about her. She'll spend tomorrow night at the vet. That tells me this is no simple surgery.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Day 1384
We got up about 8, did the pet stuff and had breakfast. Then I went out and dumped all of the tanks. After that we did a little surfing and then left for Portland.
Traffic was a little heavy, but it was moving. We got up there about 11:30. Mom was eating dinner. We talked with her, helped her eat, and just sort of hung out. I noticed that they've started giving her IV antibiotics. The nurse said that that was started last night and that it seems to be improving her blood chemistry. Mom certainly was acting livelier.
A physical therapy person came in. He got her out of bed and using the walker to move around the room. Mom was wisecracking a little. She did OK, but tired out pretty quickly.
After that we went to lunch. Hooch and the girls showed up while we were in the cafeteria. When we went upstairs everyone played UNO with Mom. The doctor showed up. She said Mom was looking better and might be released tomorrow if there is continued improvement. She seemed open to Mom staying longer if Touchmark wanted it.
We followed Hooch to his house about 4. He fixed steaks for dinner. After dinner everyone played Wii.
We got home about 9. Cooper had gotten himself locked in the shower. He'd ripped off a couple of door seals trying to get out. One is damaged a little, but I think it will still work.
I'd done some research at the hospital on how to install the surge protector. It seems like the best way would be to disconnect the wire at the outside plug, connect a new wire, and attach the protector. That will be a lot easier than removing the electrical panel. I ordered the protector before going to bed.
Traffic was a little heavy, but it was moving. We got up there about 11:30. Mom was eating dinner. We talked with her, helped her eat, and just sort of hung out. I noticed that they've started giving her IV antibiotics. The nurse said that that was started last night and that it seems to be improving her blood chemistry. Mom certainly was acting livelier.
A physical therapy person came in. He got her out of bed and using the walker to move around the room. Mom was wisecracking a little. She did OK, but tired out pretty quickly.
After that we went to lunch. Hooch and the girls showed up while we were in the cafeteria. When we went upstairs everyone played UNO with Mom. The doctor showed up. She said Mom was looking better and might be released tomorrow if there is continued improvement. She seemed open to Mom staying longer if Touchmark wanted it.
We followed Hooch to his house about 4. He fixed steaks for dinner. After dinner everyone played Wii.
We got home about 9. Cooper had gotten himself locked in the shower. He'd ripped off a couple of door seals trying to get out. One is damaged a little, but I think it will still work.
I'd done some research at the hospital on how to install the surge protector. It seems like the best way would be to disconnect the wire at the outside plug, connect a new wire, and attach the protector. That will be a lot easier than removing the electrical panel. I ordered the protector before going to bed.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Day 1383
We got up at 8, did the pet stuff, and had breakfast. Then it was a little surfing followed by a call to Hooch. We discussed Mom a little and then I decided to go north.
Driving up went well. Hooch and the kids were there when we got there. Martha is in Boise. We sat and talked to Mom. She seemed OK, but weak. Her blood chemistry is still a little wonky. About noon we went to the cafeteria for lunch. After that we went back upstairs and everyone played cards with Mom.
About 2 Mom kind of timed out. We left and went to Hooch's place. I helped Hooch install batteries on his trailer. The kids did cleanup of the trailer and house. Ellen played with scooter.
When the batteries were done. I worked on the trailer locks while Hooch unloaded the truck and put things away. The kids kept on with their chores. We got done a little before 7.
Hooch decided on Indian food at a place in downtown Beaverton. It was really good. After that we went home. We got home about 9:30. It was nice to be home that early. We watched a little TV and then went to bed.
Driving up went well. Hooch and the kids were there when we got there. Martha is in Boise. We sat and talked to Mom. She seemed OK, but weak. Her blood chemistry is still a little wonky. About noon we went to the cafeteria for lunch. After that we went back upstairs and everyone played cards with Mom.
About 2 Mom kind of timed out. We left and went to Hooch's place. I helped Hooch install batteries on his trailer. The kids did cleanup of the trailer and house. Ellen played with scooter.
When the batteries were done. I worked on the trailer locks while Hooch unloaded the truck and put things away. The kids kept on with their chores. We got done a little before 7.
Hooch decided on Indian food at a place in downtown Beaverton. It was really good. After that we went home. We got home about 9:30. It was nice to be home that early. We watched a little TV and then went to bed.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Day 1382
I woke up a little after 7. I couldn't go back to sleep, so I surfed until a little after 8. Then it was pet stuff and breakfast. I had time to go out and do something, but I didn't feel like it. I did empty the grey tanks. Then it was more surfing until 11 when we left to go pick up the folding chair.
Traffic up was moving pretty fast until the last mile at Foster Road. Then it was stop and go again until we got off. We picked up the chair and then immediately headed back to I5. Traffic was OK there too, except for a short stretch west of Oregon City.
We stopped at a restaurant on 99 in Tigard for lunch. We took our time because we were way early. Then we killed some time at Freddies before taking the dog to the vet. Just as we got there Hooch started texting about a problem with Mom. We had to deal with the dog.
The upshot of the vet visit is that Lucy is a candidate and the surgery will be on Tuesday. The upshot with Mom is that her blood work is getting worse. The doctor wanted to let her go, the hospital nurse said no. Mom will be there until Monday and will have more tests done.
We went to John and Patty's. We had a great time exchanging presents. Then we talked until almost 10. John showed me some of his trailer mods. I told him about our adventures with buying the trailer.
We didn't get home until after 11. Then it was showers and bed.
Traffic up was moving pretty fast until the last mile at Foster Road. Then it was stop and go again until we got off. We picked up the chair and then immediately headed back to I5. Traffic was OK there too, except for a short stretch west of Oregon City.
We stopped at a restaurant on 99 in Tigard for lunch. We took our time because we were way early. Then we killed some time at Freddies before taking the dog to the vet. Just as we got there Hooch started texting about a problem with Mom. We had to deal with the dog.
The upshot of the vet visit is that Lucy is a candidate and the surgery will be on Tuesday. The upshot with Mom is that her blood work is getting worse. The doctor wanted to let her go, the hospital nurse said no. Mom will be there until Monday and will have more tests done.
We went to John and Patty's. We had a great time exchanging presents. Then we talked until almost 10. John showed me some of his trailer mods. I told him about our adventures with buying the trailer.
We didn't get home until after 11. Then it was showers and bed.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Day 1381
We got up about 9 today, did the pet stuff, had breakfast, and left for the DMV. They had moved since the last time we went there, so we drove towards Hubbard and had to turn around. Once we got there it was quick. We went in, got a number, and they called the number before we could set down. $95 dollars later they promised to send us an updated title in 6 to 8 weeks.
After that we drove up to see mother. We got there about 11, Hooch was already there. We sat and talked. Mom seemed to be a lot better. She even made a wise crack or two. The doctor came in after about an hour. He said they were going to put her on antacids, watch her today, and probably send her home tomorrow. We left a little after he did.
All three of us ate lunch at Cracker Barrel. Then we made a quick stop at Pet Smart and then went to Hooch's place.
The batteries in Hooch's trailer were dead, so we went out looking for new ones. I told him about 6V batteries. He was convinced. Unfortunately he needs new battery boxes to hold them and we couldn't find any. He's going to try to get some tomorrow.
We stopped at Costco and bought some groceries and candy for Mom. When we got home Dan and Julia fixed dinner. After dinner Hooch and I spent time on the web looking for batteries and boxes.
Hooch may be going to Boise tomorrow for a funeral. If so, we may have to deal with Mom. Otherwise we'll take the dog to the vet in the afternoon and then spend the evening with John and Patty. It will be good to see them again.
After that we drove up to see mother. We got there about 11, Hooch was already there. We sat and talked. Mom seemed to be a lot better. She even made a wise crack or two. The doctor came in after about an hour. He said they were going to put her on antacids, watch her today, and probably send her home tomorrow. We left a little after he did.
All three of us ate lunch at Cracker Barrel. Then we made a quick stop at Pet Smart and then went to Hooch's place.
The batteries in Hooch's trailer were dead, so we went out looking for new ones. I told him about 6V batteries. He was convinced. Unfortunately he needs new battery boxes to hold them and we couldn't find any. He's going to try to get some tomorrow.
We stopped at Costco and bought some groceries and candy for Mom. When we got home Dan and Julia fixed dinner. After dinner Hooch and I spent time on the web looking for batteries and boxes.
Hooch may be going to Boise tomorrow for a funeral. If so, we may have to deal with Mom. Otherwise we'll take the dog to the vet in the afternoon and then spend the evening with John and Patty. It will be good to see them again.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Day 1380
That fucking airplane woke us up a 7:11. It sounded like it flew right over us at about 50 feet. That didn't stop us from surfing and snoozing until almost 10. Then it was pet stuff and breakfast.
After breakfast I went out to attach the new sewer hose holder to the underside of the trailer. It wasn't and easy task. First I had to fabricate and attach a metal piece to the cover. Then it was crawl under the trailer and attach it above my head. It wasn't fun. When I was finished I didn't feel well. I went inside the shed and finished assembling the sewer pipe compressor.
As I was cleaning up Blu-Dpg called. Our parts were in. So we got in the car and went up there. Traffic was heavy and slow in places. The last mile to the freeway exit was stop and go. Very frustrating.
When we got there they brought out the parts and chair. I unpacked the chair to inspect it. It had the same problem as the other on. I showed the parts guy. He'll call them tomorrow to see what they'll do. I wasn't happy about having to come back some other time.
Hooch texted us on the way home. Mom was in the ER. Apparently she threw up blood this morning. That's all we knew. We continued home.
I still didn't feel well, so I spent the rest of the afternoon surfing and watching TV. Hooch started texting about dinner time. Apparently Mom isn't in any danger, but she's less than fully responsive. She's eating well though. She'll be there overnight and we'll see how she's doing in the morning.
I took the dog on a walk. The whole evening was TV and surfing.
After breakfast I went out to attach the new sewer hose holder to the underside of the trailer. It wasn't and easy task. First I had to fabricate and attach a metal piece to the cover. Then it was crawl under the trailer and attach it above my head. It wasn't fun. When I was finished I didn't feel well. I went inside the shed and finished assembling the sewer pipe compressor.
As I was cleaning up Blu-Dpg called. Our parts were in. So we got in the car and went up there. Traffic was heavy and slow in places. The last mile to the freeway exit was stop and go. Very frustrating.
When we got there they brought out the parts and chair. I unpacked the chair to inspect it. It had the same problem as the other on. I showed the parts guy. He'll call them tomorrow to see what they'll do. I wasn't happy about having to come back some other time.
Hooch texted us on the way home. Mom was in the ER. Apparently she threw up blood this morning. That's all we knew. We continued home.
I still didn't feel well, so I spent the rest of the afternoon surfing and watching TV. Hooch started texting about dinner time. Apparently Mom isn't in any danger, but she's less than fully responsive. She's eating well though. She'll be there overnight and we'll see how she's doing in the morning.
I took the dog on a walk. The whole evening was TV and surfing.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Day 1379
We got up at 8 today, did the pet stuff, had breakfast, and left to do the wash.
The wash was uneventful. When it was done we left for Portland. The traffic was really light going up, probably the lightest I've ever seen. That was fine with me.
We left Lucy at the vet and went to see mother. We met her and the person who takes her on walks at the front door. We decided to go with them. We didn't get very far, maybe 100 yds at most. Mom said she couldn't walk anymore and so the attendant used her walker as a wheelchair and we went to the 5th floor restaurant.
We had a long lunch up there. Julia was home and we needed to wait on the vet. So we ate lunch and then sat in the restaurant. Mom was pretty alert and we actually got her to talk a little. About 2 we took her back to her room and sat for awhile until the vet called. Then we left.
We picked up the dog and then drove to Hooch's. We stopped on the way and got Martha pie and ice cream.
Hooch and Martha fixed dinner - BBQ and the corn that we'd brought. After dinner the kids insisted that I play video games with them so that they could beat me.
We left about 9:30. Again, traffic was light and we made good time. We also made great mileage - 37.
When we got home we put everything away, made the bed, and went to sleep.
The wash was uneventful. When it was done we left for Portland. The traffic was really light going up, probably the lightest I've ever seen. That was fine with me.
We left Lucy at the vet and went to see mother. We met her and the person who takes her on walks at the front door. We decided to go with them. We didn't get very far, maybe 100 yds at most. Mom said she couldn't walk anymore and so the attendant used her walker as a wheelchair and we went to the 5th floor restaurant.
We had a long lunch up there. Julia was home and we needed to wait on the vet. So we ate lunch and then sat in the restaurant. Mom was pretty alert and we actually got her to talk a little. About 2 we took her back to her room and sat for awhile until the vet called. Then we left.
We picked up the dog and then drove to Hooch's. We stopped on the way and got Martha pie and ice cream.
Hooch and Martha fixed dinner - BBQ and the corn that we'd brought. After dinner the kids insisted that I play video games with them so that they could beat me.
We left about 9:30. Again, traffic was light and we made good time. We also made great mileage - 37.
When we got home we put everything away, made the bed, and went to sleep.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Day 1378
We got up about 8, did the pet stuff and had breakfast. Then I went out to clean out the mouse nest sewer hose. I hooked it up to the trailer and dumped the shower tank. Then I used the hose flusher to further clean it out. The result seems to be pretty clean. I left it out in the sun to dry.
Then I went to the shed and finished removing the lead from all of the rusted 12 ga. There were 75 left to go through, plus the ones left over from yesterday. When I was finished with that I inspected all of the hulls from yesterday's shooting.
That took quite awhile. When I was done I loaded all of the Goodwill stuff into the truck. We went to CV first because Ellen needed drugs. Then we stopped at Roth's for more lunch meat, hamburger buns, and potato chips.
It was past noon, so we decided to make sandwiches in the truck. We stopped at Mickey D's and got drinks and french fries. On the way up to Woodburn we stopped at Baumann's to get corn and cherries. We'll be taking them to Hooch's tomorrow.
On the way home we stopped at the mailbox. The title for the Audi was there. We have to go to DMV and get it changed to our name.
The vet called. It looks like the mass on Lucy's liver may be malignant. We're going to take he in tomorrow to see if surgery is worthwhile. I hope it is.
When we got home it was after 4. We watched TV for awhile and fed the pets. Ellen fixed buffalo burgers for dinner. After dinner was more TV and a movie.
Then I went to the shed and finished removing the lead from all of the rusted 12 ga. There were 75 left to go through, plus the ones left over from yesterday. When I was finished with that I inspected all of the hulls from yesterday's shooting.
That took quite awhile. When I was done I loaded all of the Goodwill stuff into the truck. We went to CV first because Ellen needed drugs. Then we stopped at Roth's for more lunch meat, hamburger buns, and potato chips.
It was past noon, so we decided to make sandwiches in the truck. We stopped at Mickey D's and got drinks and french fries. On the way up to Woodburn we stopped at Baumann's to get corn and cherries. We'll be taking them to Hooch's tomorrow.
On the way home we stopped at the mailbox. The title for the Audi was there. We have to go to DMV and get it changed to our name.
The vet called. It looks like the mass on Lucy's liver may be malignant. We're going to take he in tomorrow to see if surgery is worthwhile. I hope it is.
When we got home it was after 4. We watched TV for awhile and fed the pets. Ellen fixed buffalo burgers for dinner. After dinner was more TV and a movie.
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Day 1377
We got up at 8:30, did the pet stuff and had breakfast. Then I went out to do a few minor tasks.
The first was to complete the sewer hose holder. When I tried to push the holder through the hose something didn't feel right. I compressed it an looked down it. There was something plugging it up. I'm glad I noticed. It would have been lousy to find that out when dumping the black tank.
Then blockage turned out to be a mouse nest. It took some work with a long stick to push it out. When I got it out the inside of the hose was covered in mouse shit. That stopped my effort. I'll have to wait until the grey tank is filled again . Then I'll run the output through the hose to clean it.
The next job was attaching the rubber plugs for the water disconnects to the current covers. That way they wouldn't get lost. I used picture hanging wire. I was going to attach another hook for the TV cable to the wall, but I just didn't feel like climbing into the basement to do it.
The next two things were in the shower. I attached the new shower head that Ellen bought. I hope sh likes it. I also gut a piece of scrap plexiglass and put it under her soap holder. Hopefull that will keep it from falling off like it did before.
My final act was to examine the two cases of 12 ga that got wet on the way up. I've been avoiding it. The first case wasn't too bad. I lost about 10 out of 50 20 ga and 15 out of 125 12 ga. The second case was a disaster. I haven goon through it all yet, but so far I've lose 140 out of 175.
I had a sandwich for lunch and then went got out everything to shoot. We got out to the first station and Ellen's asshole started giving her problems. So we went back to the trailer. I went out to the shed and started removing the shot from the rusted shells. I figure I might as well save it.
After awhile Ellen decided she was OK. We went out and shot. I didn't do really well, but at least I didn't suck as badly as I did last time I went out.
It was 5 by the time we were done. I put everything away and fed the pets. Dinner was leftover Chinese. The rest of the evening was TV and surfing.
The first was to complete the sewer hose holder. When I tried to push the holder through the hose something didn't feel right. I compressed it an looked down it. There was something plugging it up. I'm glad I noticed. It would have been lousy to find that out when dumping the black tank.
Then blockage turned out to be a mouse nest. It took some work with a long stick to push it out. When I got it out the inside of the hose was covered in mouse shit. That stopped my effort. I'll have to wait until the grey tank is filled again . Then I'll run the output through the hose to clean it.
The next job was attaching the rubber plugs for the water disconnects to the current covers. That way they wouldn't get lost. I used picture hanging wire. I was going to attach another hook for the TV cable to the wall, but I just didn't feel like climbing into the basement to do it.
The next two things were in the shower. I attached the new shower head that Ellen bought. I hope sh likes it. I also gut a piece of scrap plexiglass and put it under her soap holder. Hopefull that will keep it from falling off like it did before.
My final act was to examine the two cases of 12 ga that got wet on the way up. I've been avoiding it. The first case wasn't too bad. I lost about 10 out of 50 20 ga and 15 out of 125 12 ga. The second case was a disaster. I haven goon through it all yet, but so far I've lose 140 out of 175.
I had a sandwich for lunch and then went got out everything to shoot. We got out to the first station and Ellen's asshole started giving her problems. So we went back to the trailer. I went out to the shed and started removing the shot from the rusted shells. I figure I might as well save it.
After awhile Ellen decided she was OK. We went out and shot. I didn't do really well, but at least I didn't suck as badly as I did last time I went out.
It was 5 by the time we were done. I put everything away and fed the pets. Dinner was leftover Chinese. The rest of the evening was TV and surfing.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Day 1376
We didn't get up very early - probably after 8. Then we did the pet stuff. We decided to go to Hop Doddy's for breakfast. The place was deserted. There was only two other people in the place. The food was OK though. I had an alcoholic hot chocolate that was great.
After breakfast we went to south Salem to give the dog a bath. A self service bath and them doing a nail clip only cost $17. On the way back north we stopped at Lowe's so I couild get some picture hanging wire.
We decided to stop at Best Buy because Ellen had a $5 coupon. We ended up buying new phones. Our old ones had expired and they were having a sale on the new ones. We got $200 each for our old phones and a $150 Samsung gift certificate. The new phones are on pre-order and won't be here for 10 days or so.
We stopped at Freddies for fuel and groceries. The last stop was a Chinese restaurant to buy something for dinner.
When we got home I went out to build the new sewer hose holder. I discovered that we have an extra used hose. It's in good shape. It's also a little longer than the ones I've been using. I gut everything I needed and assembled all bu the last piece. I need to wait until tomorrow for the glue to dry before doing that.
We were going to go shooting, but it rained. So it was TV and a nap instead.
Dinner was the Chinese. After dinner was more TV.
After breakfast we went to south Salem to give the dog a bath. A self service bath and them doing a nail clip only cost $17. On the way back north we stopped at Lowe's so I couild get some picture hanging wire.
We decided to stop at Best Buy because Ellen had a $5 coupon. We ended up buying new phones. Our old ones had expired and they were having a sale on the new ones. We got $200 each for our old phones and a $150 Samsung gift certificate. The new phones are on pre-order and won't be here for 10 days or so.
We stopped at Freddies for fuel and groceries. The last stop was a Chinese restaurant to buy something for dinner.
When we got home I went out to build the new sewer hose holder. I discovered that we have an extra used hose. It's in good shape. It's also a little longer than the ones I've been using. I gut everything I needed and assembled all bu the last piece. I need to wait until tomorrow for the glue to dry before doing that.
We were going to go shooting, but it rained. So it was TV and a nap instead.
Dinner was the Chinese. After dinner was more TV.
Friday, August 9, 2019
Day 1376
We woke up at 7 today. We stayed in bed until after 8. Then it was pet stuff and breakfast. Unfortunately we were out of milk so it was only a banana.
After breakfast I decided to clean up a few small jobs. I used the caulk I bought yesterday to fill the holes in the compartment door. Then I installed the LED lights in the cabinet over the TV. That allowed me to finally take all of the tools out of the trailer and put them away. It's the last job for inside.
The last job was putting teflon tape on the shower hose connection. It leaked when turned off. That's when I discovered two things. First, flow control is built into the shower handles and can't be removed. Second, the "leak" was actually a design feature of the shower handles. So the whole thing was a waste of time.
At that point I'd officially run out of things to do. So I did a little surfing and then had lunch. After that we went to get pet food. We were out of both dog and cat food. Lucy was happy to go along.
We got the pet food and stopped a Lowe's to get materials to make another sewer hose holder. Then we stopped at Bed, Bath, and Beyond to get a covered garbage can. The next stop was Hop Doddy's. It was 2:15 - happy hour. We had drinks and an appetizer. The last stops were the Salem farmer's market and the post office.
When we got home we spent the rest of the afternoon watching TV. Dinner was frozen food. Then we watched more TV and I took the dog for a walk. She was really happy to go and had a good time.
After breakfast I decided to clean up a few small jobs. I used the caulk I bought yesterday to fill the holes in the compartment door. Then I installed the LED lights in the cabinet over the TV. That allowed me to finally take all of the tools out of the trailer and put them away. It's the last job for inside.
The last job was putting teflon tape on the shower hose connection. It leaked when turned off. That's when I discovered two things. First, flow control is built into the shower handles and can't be removed. Second, the "leak" was actually a design feature of the shower handles. So the whole thing was a waste of time.
At that point I'd officially run out of things to do. So I did a little surfing and then had lunch. After that we went to get pet food. We were out of both dog and cat food. Lucy was happy to go along.
We got the pet food and stopped a Lowe's to get materials to make another sewer hose holder. Then we stopped at Bed, Bath, and Beyond to get a covered garbage can. The next stop was Hop Doddy's. It was 2:15 - happy hour. We had drinks and an appetizer. The last stops were the Salem farmer's market and the post office.
When we got home we spent the rest of the afternoon watching TV. Dinner was frozen food. Then we watched more TV and I took the dog for a walk. She was really happy to go and had a good time.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Day 1375
The cats woke us up about 7 today. They kept running over us and making noise. Going back to sleep was not an option. We stayed in bed and surfed until after 8. Then it was pet stuff and breakfast.
We had a lot of errands to do, so after breakfast we left. It was raining. We went to CVS for drugs and Lowes for a tube of caulk. Then it was the pet store so Lucy could have a treat to make over for not eating yesterday. Finally it was Bed, Bath, and Beyond to replace some worn out frying pans.
My kidney was really hurting all day. The only time it didn't hurt was when I was in the recliner. So I spent the rest of the day there. I did little surfing and a lot of TV. It rained most of the day, so there was no chance of shooting.
Lunch was sandwiches and dinner was frozen food.
We had a lot of errands to do, so after breakfast we left. It was raining. We went to CVS for drugs and Lowes for a tube of caulk. Then it was the pet store so Lucy could have a treat to make over for not eating yesterday. Finally it was Bed, Bath, and Beyond to replace some worn out frying pans.
My kidney was really hurting all day. The only time it didn't hurt was when I was in the recliner. So I spent the rest of the day there. I did little surfing and a lot of TV. It rained most of the day, so there was no chance of shooting.
Lunch was sandwiches and dinner was frozen food.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Day 1374
We got up at 8:30, did the pet stuff, and had breakfast. Lucy couldn't have breakfast because she's going to the vet. We were supposed to get her urine this morning, but Ellen couldn't manage to bend down and get it.
We found a leak in the shower last night. I tried to caulk the shower, but the old caulk tube I had broke. I didn't have another.
At 9:30 we left. The trip up was without traffic, but the traffic there was was slow. We got there about 10:15. I left Ellen and the dog at the vet and went to the dentist.
It took about 45 minutes for the dentist to make the implant impression. He charged me $3,000. Added to the money I've already paid for the implant this is going to be a very expensive tooth.
When I got back to the vet they still had Lucy. So we went to the bagel place and bought bagels for later. Then we went to the French place and got ate pastries. We went across to Freddies and got some caulk for the shower. The vet called about Lucy. She has a mass on her liver, so we had them do a biopsy.
We went back to the bagel place for lunch. The vet called about the time we were done. When we picked up Lucy she was really out of it. We drove home, stopping at the post office.
The new struts were at the post office, so I went out to install them. The 5 minute job turned into a nightmare. I had mismeasured the position of the brackets. They were way too close together. I had to remove all four and reattach them. I had just enough room to do it. Doing so was a long pain in the ass.
Ellen fixed sausage and hash browns for dinner. I stopped what I was doing to have dinner. After dinner I went out and finished the job. I still need to get more struts. The ones I ordered were too weak. I'm returning them and ordering stronger ones.
Lucy is still wiped out she shows no interest n eating. I hope she's better tomorrow.
We found a leak in the shower last night. I tried to caulk the shower, but the old caulk tube I had broke. I didn't have another.
At 9:30 we left. The trip up was without traffic, but the traffic there was was slow. We got there about 10:15. I left Ellen and the dog at the vet and went to the dentist.
It took about 45 minutes for the dentist to make the implant impression. He charged me $3,000. Added to the money I've already paid for the implant this is going to be a very expensive tooth.
When I got back to the vet they still had Lucy. So we went to the bagel place and bought bagels for later. Then we went to the French place and got ate pastries. We went across to Freddies and got some caulk for the shower. The vet called about Lucy. She has a mass on her liver, so we had them do a biopsy.
We went back to the bagel place for lunch. The vet called about the time we were done. When we picked up Lucy she was really out of it. We drove home, stopping at the post office.
The new struts were at the post office, so I went out to install them. The 5 minute job turned into a nightmare. I had mismeasured the position of the brackets. They were way too close together. I had to remove all four and reattach them. I had just enough room to do it. Doing so was a long pain in the ass.
Ellen fixed sausage and hash browns for dinner. I stopped what I was doing to have dinner. After dinner I went out and finished the job. I still need to get more struts. The ones I ordered were too weak. I'm returning them and ordering stronger ones.
Lucy is still wiped out she shows no interest n eating. I hope she's better tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Day 1373
We woke up at 7:30, but didn't get up until 8:30. Then it was pet stuff, breakfast, and a trip to the laundromat. Doing the laundry was uneventful. Afterwards Ellen waned to go to Petco to get cat litter.
We ended up going via Bauman's and the store in north Salem. Bauman's had peaches for Ellen, and the Salem store had hazelnuts for me. After that we made it to Petco, which made Lucy very happy. She got even happier when we stopped at Hop Doddy's for lunch. She actually was prancing when she got out of the car.
We had lunch and then sat in the sunshine for awhile. Then it was home via the post office. When we got home I decided to install the cabinet lights.
I started with the ones over the chairs. It went fairly well until I was about halfway through. Then the cheap Chinese piece of shit screws started breaking. There was no reason for it. I drilled pilot holes and wasn't torquing them very hard. I ended up breaking at least ten of them. It really made the process a pain in the ass when it should have been simple.
I finished the chair cabinets. They looked so good that I decided to do the ones over the sofa. It was a little easier than the chair cabinets, but the screws kept busy. About halfway through the job I stopped to have leftover Chinese for dinner.
When I was finished I put everything away. It was after 7:30, so I took the dog for a walk. She really wanted to go. When we got back it was TV and surfing for the rest of the evening.
I have to go to the dentist tomorrow, so I'm not sure if I'll get the cabinet over the TV done tomorrow or not.
We ended up going via Bauman's and the store in north Salem. Bauman's had peaches for Ellen, and the Salem store had hazelnuts for me. After that we made it to Petco, which made Lucy very happy. She got even happier when we stopped at Hop Doddy's for lunch. She actually was prancing when she got out of the car.
We had lunch and then sat in the sunshine for awhile. Then it was home via the post office. When we got home I decided to install the cabinet lights.
I started with the ones over the chairs. It went fairly well until I was about halfway through. Then the cheap Chinese piece of shit screws started breaking. There was no reason for it. I drilled pilot holes and wasn't torquing them very hard. I ended up breaking at least ten of them. It really made the process a pain in the ass when it should have been simple.
I finished the chair cabinets. They looked so good that I decided to do the ones over the sofa. It was a little easier than the chair cabinets, but the screws kept busy. About halfway through the job I stopped to have leftover Chinese for dinner.
When I was finished I put everything away. It was after 7:30, so I took the dog for a walk. She really wanted to go. When we got back it was TV and surfing for the rest of the evening.
I have to go to the dentist tomorrow, so I'm not sure if I'll get the cabinet over the TV done tomorrow or not.
Monday, August 5, 2019
Day 1372
We got up at 8:30, did the pet stuff and had breakfast. I was still tired and didn't want to do anything. So we went out. We left Lucy at home because it was hot. She wasn't amused.
We drove to Keizer and left the suitcase to be repaired. They said they could do it. Then we went to the key place to get the compartment key copied. They said they couldn't do it.
The next stop was Costco for almonds and water. After that it was Freddies for bananas. By then it was noon, so we went to the Chinese place for lunch. The last stop was Al's, where we finally got a couple of compartment keys.
It was hot when we got home. We watched TV and I took a little nap.
Dinner was frozen stuff. After dinner was more TV.
We drove to Keizer and left the suitcase to be repaired. They said they could do it. Then we went to the key place to get the compartment key copied. They said they couldn't do it.
The next stop was Costco for almonds and water. After that it was Freddies for bananas. By then it was noon, so we went to the Chinese place for lunch. The last stop was Al's, where we finally got a couple of compartment keys.
It was hot when we got home. We watched TV and I took a little nap.
Dinner was frozen stuff. After dinner was more TV.
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Day 1371
I woke up at 6, dozed a little bit, and then got up about 7. I got dressed and packed. Then I went down and had pancakes and hash browns for breakfast. They were awful. The hash browns were a brick of frozen ones that were barely warm. The pancakes were over done and tasteless. The packaged "syrup" they gave me had the consistency of water. I put most of it in the garbage.
I think I was on the road about 8. It turned out I had plenty of fuel to get to Boardman, so that's where I stopped. I was only getting about 13.5 mpg though. The CD restaurant there really doesn't have baked good any more. Yesterday morning they only had a few stale donuts. This morning they had nothing.
The rest of the trip in was uneventful. I got off at exit 18 to go to Greg's house. It's about 4 miles south of the freeway. I dropped off the mower. He gave me $150 for fuel. I told him that was unnecessary.
I went on a bit of a detour on the way back. I ended up going 15 miles or so out of my way. Oh well. I took 205 on the way back. Traffic was backed up for about a mile starting at the Stafford exit, but the rest of the trip was above the speed limit. I stopped at Arby's before going home.
When I got to the club I parked the trailer and put all of the tarps and tie downs in the shed. I was tired. I went inside and sat in the recliner. It wasn't too long before I was taking a nap.
Ellen fixed steak and mashed potatoes for dinner. After dinner was some TV and surfing. I'm still tired. Tomorrow may be a slow day.
I think I was on the road about 8. It turned out I had plenty of fuel to get to Boardman, so that's where I stopped. I was only getting about 13.5 mpg though. The CD restaurant there really doesn't have baked good any more. Yesterday morning they only had a few stale donuts. This morning they had nothing.
The rest of the trip in was uneventful. I got off at exit 18 to go to Greg's house. It's about 4 miles south of the freeway. I dropped off the mower. He gave me $150 for fuel. I told him that was unnecessary.
I went on a bit of a detour on the way back. I ended up going 15 miles or so out of my way. Oh well. I took 205 on the way back. Traffic was backed up for about a mile starting at the Stafford exit, but the rest of the trip was above the speed limit. I stopped at Arby's before going home.
When I got to the club I parked the trailer and put all of the tarps and tie downs in the shed. I was tired. I went inside and sat in the recliner. It wasn't too long before I was taking a nap.
Ellen fixed steak and mashed potatoes for dinner. After dinner was some TV and surfing. I'm still tired. Tomorrow may be a slow day.
Day 1370
I got up at 4:30, skipped breakfast, and was on the road by 5. It was still dark, and my eyes made it difficult to drive. I couldn't tell how far away the headlights and tail lights were.
Then 205 exit was blocked. That was OK. There wasn't much traffic and the route through downtown is shorter anyway. I did have one problem. I missed the I84 exit and had to take a 5 minute detour through downtown.
Other than that the trip was uneventful. I got 15 mpg, so I only had to stop for gas once. I had to stop once to go to the can also. I got to Richland about 11:15. I stopped at Thorny's for something to drink and the gas station to fuel up. Then I met Dan at the RV park.
Dan brought his tractor and some pallets. That made unloading things a lot better. That was especially true for the lead and ammo. I took the time to set up the shelves and place stuff on them. We were done about 1. By then it was over 90 and I was dirty, sweaty, and tired. I went and filled out paperwork while Dan went home.
When I was done I went to Dan's. We talked for awhile and then loaded the mower on the trailer. That's when we discovered that the trailer wasn't latched to the ball. It went straight up in the air when the drove the mower on. He backed it off and we hooked the trailer up. I'd driven all the way there without having the trailer hooked up. The reason it wasn't a problem is that I'd loaded all of the ammo and shot so that the weight was on the trailer tongue and the truck.
After that I left for Wildhorse. I had Ellen call and make a reservation. That turned out to be a good idea, they only had two rooms left. When I got there I couldn't fuel up because the station was packed. I also had to park in the back 40 because the front and side lots were completely full. I checked in and immediately took a shower and changed clothes.
After that I went down to the buffet. I'd only had a snack in Baker on the way back all day. It was pretty good. After that I walked around the casino a little and then went back to the room to watch the Dodgers win. When the game was over I went to sleep. It was 8:30.
Then 205 exit was blocked. That was OK. There wasn't much traffic and the route through downtown is shorter anyway. I did have one problem. I missed the I84 exit and had to take a 5 minute detour through downtown.
Other than that the trip was uneventful. I got 15 mpg, so I only had to stop for gas once. I had to stop once to go to the can also. I got to Richland about 11:15. I stopped at Thorny's for something to drink and the gas station to fuel up. Then I met Dan at the RV park.
Dan brought his tractor and some pallets. That made unloading things a lot better. That was especially true for the lead and ammo. I took the time to set up the shelves and place stuff on them. We were done about 1. By then it was over 90 and I was dirty, sweaty, and tired. I went and filled out paperwork while Dan went home.
When I was done I went to Dan's. We talked for awhile and then loaded the mower on the trailer. That's when we discovered that the trailer wasn't latched to the ball. It went straight up in the air when the drove the mower on. He backed it off and we hooked the trailer up. I'd driven all the way there without having the trailer hooked up. The reason it wasn't a problem is that I'd loaded all of the ammo and shot so that the weight was on the trailer tongue and the truck.
After that I left for Wildhorse. I had Ellen call and make a reservation. That turned out to be a good idea, they only had two rooms left. When I got there I couldn't fuel up because the station was packed. I also had to park in the back 40 because the front and side lots were completely full. I checked in and immediately took a shower and changed clothes.
After that I went down to the buffet. I'd only had a snack in Baker on the way back all day. It was pretty good. After that I walked around the casino a little and then went back to the room to watch the Dodgers win. When the game was over I went to sleep. It was 8:30.
Friday, August 2, 2019
Day 1369
We got up at 8. After pet stuff and breakfast I went straight out to the shed to work. Did I mention that it was raining? Fucking Oregon.
I had to spend a lot of time looking through all of the boxes that we'd put in the shed. We hadn't labelled the contents of any of them. I opened them and then made labels to tape on them. Once that was done I started putting things in the trailer.
I started by taking all of the plastic boxes out and putting them in the front section of the trailer. They weren't affected by the rain and I was hoping that the rain would stop by the time I got them loaded. Fat chance. In fact, it started to rain a little harder. When I got finished filling up the front section I covered it up with a tarp. I decided to plan on it raining tomorrow.
I kept hoping it would stop raining. So I loaded the truck cab with stuff that couldn't take rain or that was delicate. It kept raining.
The next step was to tie the front part of a tarp to the back of the trailer front station. That way I could take out cardboard boxes and have them protected by the tarp. I worked for quite awhile stacking boxes under the tarp. When I couldn't fit anymore under the tarp I tied the back end down. There was still about 5 feet of empty trailer left.
Because I didn't have another tarp I started putting the reloaded ammo in the back of the truck. I put all of it in plastic bags. Of course that slowed things down considerably. When that was done two of the shelf units were empty, so I put then in the trailer. Fortunately the rain stopped about that time.
I got Ellen out for the first time - I'd been working for over four hours. I had her stack the shot bags in the trailer as I bought them out. I didn't count, but I'm sure there were 15 - 20 of them. They all got wrapped in plastic, too.
After that it was lunch time and a short rest. Then we went over to the club and opened up the safes. I removed all of the ammo. We also found the jewels that we thought we'd lost. Yeah. Finally I got all of the stuff that we'd stacked on top of the safes. When we got back I emptied the third shelf and put it in the trailer. Then we moved all the ammo from the safe into the trailer.
The final effort was to stack a few more boxes on top of the ammo. Then we covered it with an old car shelter roof, sort of like the one in Texas. We tied it down with rope and a couple of ratchet straps. The trailer was loaded.
We went to Gervais to get the mail and a tarp or something to cover ammo stacked in the front of the truck bed. We ended up buying frozen food for dinner also. When we got back I decided to cut a couple of scrap boards into new shelves. They'll replace the cheap warped ones that had been on the shelves. I might as well, otherwise the boards will be thrown away.
While I was doing that Terry stopped by. He ended up buying all of my 12 ga wads for $150 and 4 bags of #9 shot for $140. I was happy. The shed is now a lot emptier.
My last task was to drain the tanks. It looks like the black tank has pretty muck recovered from my letting it run dry by leaving the valve half open. After that I went inside, started dinner, and took a shower. I was really tired and very sweaty.
After dinner there was a little TV and surfing. It was early to bed. I have to get up at 4:30 tomorrow. Someone was supposed to come by and buy the muck boots, but they didn't show up.
I had to spend a lot of time looking through all of the boxes that we'd put in the shed. We hadn't labelled the contents of any of them. I opened them and then made labels to tape on them. Once that was done I started putting things in the trailer.
I started by taking all of the plastic boxes out and putting them in the front section of the trailer. They weren't affected by the rain and I was hoping that the rain would stop by the time I got them loaded. Fat chance. In fact, it started to rain a little harder. When I got finished filling up the front section I covered it up with a tarp. I decided to plan on it raining tomorrow.
I kept hoping it would stop raining. So I loaded the truck cab with stuff that couldn't take rain or that was delicate. It kept raining.
The next step was to tie the front part of a tarp to the back of the trailer front station. That way I could take out cardboard boxes and have them protected by the tarp. I worked for quite awhile stacking boxes under the tarp. When I couldn't fit anymore under the tarp I tied the back end down. There was still about 5 feet of empty trailer left.
Because I didn't have another tarp I started putting the reloaded ammo in the back of the truck. I put all of it in plastic bags. Of course that slowed things down considerably. When that was done two of the shelf units were empty, so I put then in the trailer. Fortunately the rain stopped about that time.
I got Ellen out for the first time - I'd been working for over four hours. I had her stack the shot bags in the trailer as I bought them out. I didn't count, but I'm sure there were 15 - 20 of them. They all got wrapped in plastic, too.
After that it was lunch time and a short rest. Then we went over to the club and opened up the safes. I removed all of the ammo. We also found the jewels that we thought we'd lost. Yeah. Finally I got all of the stuff that we'd stacked on top of the safes. When we got back I emptied the third shelf and put it in the trailer. Then we moved all the ammo from the safe into the trailer.
The final effort was to stack a few more boxes on top of the ammo. Then we covered it with an old car shelter roof, sort of like the one in Texas. We tied it down with rope and a couple of ratchet straps. The trailer was loaded.
We went to Gervais to get the mail and a tarp or something to cover ammo stacked in the front of the truck bed. We ended up buying frozen food for dinner also. When we got back I decided to cut a couple of scrap boards into new shelves. They'll replace the cheap warped ones that had been on the shelves. I might as well, otherwise the boards will be thrown away.
While I was doing that Terry stopped by. He ended up buying all of my 12 ga wads for $150 and 4 bags of #9 shot for $140. I was happy. The shed is now a lot emptier.
My last task was to drain the tanks. It looks like the black tank has pretty muck recovered from my letting it run dry by leaving the valve half open. After that I went inside, started dinner, and took a shower. I was really tired and very sweaty.
After dinner there was a little TV and surfing. It was early to bed. I have to get up at 4:30 tomorrow. Someone was supposed to come by and buy the muck boots, but they didn't show up.
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Day 1368
We got up at 8 today. Actually Ellen got up several times last night to shit and woke me up most of them. It wasn't a restful night for either of us.
After pet stuff and breakfast I left for Mt. Angel. I was a little early, but Joe showed up on time. We had a good talk while his assistant changed the oil (Joe supervised). Joe has an old ambulance that he's planning on converting to a RV. He's really excited about the project.
I filled up the truck on the way home. When I got there I pulled the flatbed trailer over beside the shed. I hooked up the lights - they didn't work. I only had a little time to work on them before it was time to take Ellen to Newburg for her colonoscopy. We got there way early.
I dripped her off and went for lunch (Jack in the Box). By the time I got back at 1:11 they had already taken her in. She was in recovery by 2:00. We stayed there another half hour until she felt like leaving. Then it was Wendy's so she could eat.
We stopped at the post office on the way home. When we got home I went back to working on the trailer lights. It turned out to be the connector. Then I cleaned the trailer and aired up the tires. The trailer was filthy and took a lot of work. Finally I loaded the front compartment with reloaded ammo. It barely made a dent in the supply.
By then it was almost 6 and I was hot and tired. I went inside and had a TV dinner for dinner. After that it was TV until time to go to bed.
After pet stuff and breakfast I left for Mt. Angel. I was a little early, but Joe showed up on time. We had a good talk while his assistant changed the oil (Joe supervised). Joe has an old ambulance that he's planning on converting to a RV. He's really excited about the project.
I filled up the truck on the way home. When I got there I pulled the flatbed trailer over beside the shed. I hooked up the lights - they didn't work. I only had a little time to work on them before it was time to take Ellen to Newburg for her colonoscopy. We got there way early.
I dripped her off and went for lunch (Jack in the Box). By the time I got back at 1:11 they had already taken her in. She was in recovery by 2:00. We stayed there another half hour until she felt like leaving. Then it was Wendy's so she could eat.
We stopped at the post office on the way home. When we got home I went back to working on the trailer lights. It turned out to be the connector. Then I cleaned the trailer and aired up the tires. The trailer was filthy and took a lot of work. Finally I loaded the front compartment with reloaded ammo. It barely made a dent in the supply.
By then it was almost 6 and I was hot and tired. I went inside and had a TV dinner for dinner. After that it was TV until time to go to bed.
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