RV McCurdy's, Brad and Diane: PT, PT and more PT and a then a bit of sight-seeing!!

Monday 31 January 2022

Diane headed in for PT while Rudy and I finished packing up the Moho. We pulled out at 9:30 and arrived in Jasper just as Diane finished up with PT. After hooking up the truck we headed to Houston to sign the paperwork on our new/next Moho. We parked at our campground around 3pm. It rained most of the way down, let up while we parked and walked Rudy, then rained most of the night. We were a bit nervous about tomorrow activities. We ordered wings and talked about how we would fix up the new unit.

Tuesday 1 February 2022

We were up early and despite the fact that we were only 25 miles from the dealership, we were still late arriving, who would have guessed. Once we arrived we walked in/through/around the new unit, checked where stuff would or would not fit. Found several more broke, worn and not working items. We sat at the table and almost simultaneously said we wanted to keep ours. Into the office told them we changed our minds. They were very nice about it; said they understand it is hard to trade to an older unit. So off we go back to Sam Rayburn. We got back by 5pm hooked everything up and started a list of things to fix/upgrade on the Moho and promised we won't go look at another Moho. The other hosts were over to see what the decision was.

It's a 2010 Ventana, just couldn't do it.

Wednesday 2 February 2022

Diane went to PT, it was just plain miserable cold, raining and windy. She came home and we stayed in. Diane baked a cake (Keto) to help keep the Moho warm (or herself entertained). When the rain quit I started in on my first Moho project, replacing the broken end cap on the slide topper (the big one). I loosened the back endcap and opened the metal cover I moved to the front one and as I loosened the one remaining screw the whole thing broke loose. The spring which was fully tensioned with the slide being out left loose. Luckily all my body parts were out of way and no injuries, but the noise scared Diane, she thought I fell off the ladder. She ran out (as fast as she goes) to check on me. Now I have one more thing to do, try to find out how to retention the spring while installing a new end cap. In the meantime we can't bring the slide in until it is fixed. Three weeks at least until new part arrives. Now we are having fun.

Thursday 3 February 2022

Today was the long awaited volunteer luncheon. The rangers provided all the food all homemade. The food was great, one of the best items was beer bread. We hung out and met some of the other volunteers from all the campgrounds scattered around the lake. We got back to the Moho about three walked Rudy several times. He didn't need the walks but we did.

Friday 4 February 2022

The coldest day yet 26 degrees this morning when we got up. Dallas just above us got hammered with snow and ice, luckily we didn't get anything. Diane was getting ready for PT and as she walked back to get her phone she stepped on Rudy's paw, he yelped but she couldn't pick her leg up very quick and after the second yelp he nipped her pretty hard. She moved and he crawled all over her licking her leg, I'm sure he was feeling bad. They both felt bad and made up quickly. She headed to PT early just in case the roads were icy, but they were dry. We stayed home as the counties around us all had icy road issues.

Saturday 4 February 2022

A nice sunny morning but only 29 degrees. After a nice breakfast we headed up to Hemphill, Texas. First stop...are you ready... was not lunch! It was a NASA Museum for the Space Shuttle Columbia, which blew up and crashed right near were we are staying, on February 1st, 2003, 19 years ago. It is a small museum but full of a lot of history and information. Many stories of how this very rural town of less than 2000 pulled together to feed and house some 10,000 people, both government and civilian that came to search/collect debris over a 100,000-acre debris field. To best sum it up people who were away from their homes for whatever reason called back and let workers stay in their home for as long as they needed it. Food came from private citizens, homemade casseroles local eggs and meats, enough to feed everybody for days, until supplies came in. The bodies of all seven astronauts were found. Best part, our museum guide was part of the first searchers in the fields and was present when one of the astronaut's remains were located. A very moving and informative visit. We would recommend to anyone in the area.

Next was lunch at a small coffee shop in old town Hemphill. We split a chicken and basil panni and it was good. Best part is the decor/atmosphere of the place was very veteran oriented. We took a bunch of pictures and I'm sure Texas is one of only a few states you can sell toy guns in a family restaurant. Go Texans. And of course, it wouldn't be a complete day without hitting all the antique stores which we could find. Four stores but no purchases came close on a few items but went home empty handed.

It was nice to get back into our old routine especially with Diane walking almost unassisted just using/carrying a cane.