Service Appointment Over and Done with

Hi, I'm back.  We were at the Turtle Back Resort until Monday the 11th.  Saturday we didn't do much and Sunday we did a little grocery shopping and then headed over to the O'Donnell's for dinner.  Back to camp to get ready for another move.  

Picture of Sulfur Springs at
Wekiva Campground

Tuesday we have an appointment with La Mesa so Monday we headed back to Wekiva KOA.  It's only an hour ride, so no hurry in the AM, and we still managed to arrive by 12:30.  We get settled into our site and do some walking around the grounds.  We really can't get much out since we have to be at La Mesa at 8:00 AM....ugh.  We did a lot of strolling, checked out the pool area, the spring swim area and the club house. 

 

Tiki Bar

About 5:00 we headed down to this little Tiki Bar situated at the end of the Spring.  Had a couple of beers, talked with the bar tender and the few other people that showed up, then headed back to camp about 6:00.  We sat outside until the no-see-um bugs ran us inside, but Brad still had to finish dinner on the grill.  We hung out then headed to bed, ready to get tomorrow over and done with.

 

 

Asleep by 8:00

We got up Tuesday showered and were out of the CG by 7:50.  We pulled into La Mesa about 8:10 and met with Chuck to go over some of the issues we were having.  Nothing major, but some things we wanted addressed.  We finally get out of there about 9:00 and head out for breakfast.  We did some shopping, crossing off a bunch of little things from our list....but still no coffee pot that fits.  They finally called about 3:00, they were finished, with one part ordered.....so we'll have to return.  We go back, get the RV and head back to camp.  Brad made dinner on the grill and then was enjoying the warranty stress being over and his sofa.  He finally woke up about 9:00 and went to bed.

 

We got up Wednesday....planning on leaving the CG, but no plans on where to go.  We did head to the Club house about 9:10, coffee and donuts complements of La Mesa....what they are all gone.  14 dozen donuts gone in about 10 minutes, disappointed we head back to the RV and get packed up to head out.  We made reservations at Blueberry Hill CG, which is right beside the Wal-Mart in Bushnell and pulled in about 1:00.  We got set up just before the rain hit, then we headed over to Shawna's to see if our mail showed up...none yet and then off to the grocery store.  We did a little shopping, but I want to head up to the Fresh Market for meats (much better), so not too much in the cart.  I left Brad off the hook a little, we went out of Valentines day Wednesday evening, since we figured Thursday you wouldn't be able to get into any of the few restaurants in the area, which worked out fine for us.  We got back to camp about 7:30 and just kind of relaxed for the rest of the night.

 

We got up this morning and I made breakfast and we have slowly been getting out the outside decorations and putting them up.  Now the rain is back and has chased us inside, so I guess I'll shower and get ready to go play bingo tonight. 

 

 

 

 

 

Another Move

We moved again yesterday.  Check out was 11:00 AM, so we pulled out at 10:45.  Got the car all hooked up....still no lights, but we decided to play stupid and I finally got to ride in the RV, much more relaxing than the first ride and I would like to do it again!!  It wasn't a long ride, back to Sumterville area to a different campground this time,  the Turtle Back RV Resort, now a KOA, but they have cable which is a plus since our satellite and antenna still don't work.

 

Beautiful CG, Tight Spots

We got here about 12:30, stopped at the truck stop up the road and disconnected, then I headed over to check us in with Brad only about 5 min. behind me.  Can you say tight, close, sites.....this one fits the bill.  It is a small campground, nice looking, but you are right on top of your neighbor, but it is only for 3 nights, then off to La Mesa again. 



Visitor to the Animal Farm

Today we went to Wally world, still looking for a coffee pot, no joy, but we did pick up a few other things we needed.  Stopped at the new pizza shop for a slice of pizza, then headed over for a visit at the Lucero household.  Ashley and Gabe were the only ones there, so we chit chatted for a moment and headed down to the barn.  We were looking to see what we left behind and what do we find...a new addition to the animal farm.  The story is that he was at the Vets for rehabilitation and is ready to be released, but Len has been busy and hasn't got the release done yet.  He said we could release him, but all the dogs were there and we didn't want to be responsible for his demise.

 

After that we stopped and got some chicken for dinner, stopped at the CG where I talked with the neighbor lady who had a mini Chihuahua.  He was soooo cute and full grown is between 3-5 pounds.  But expensive, I guess she was happy about the price she paid for him.  She did say that they had 2 or 3 left, but they are females, not males (go figure).  We then headed over to the O'Donnell's to pick up Makira and drop her off at a sleep over.  The back to the CG for dinner and an evening of relaxing.

 

I did forget to post this picture the other day.  Beside the Freight liner shop,was a pilot gas station, and on one of our many stops there, this guy pulled in for gas.  And no, I was not the only person taking pictures.  Gotta love it.   Later, Diane and Brad

 

I would guess Home Made

At it again

We got up Monday and the phone calls started again.  Brad called the Freight liner Company in Ocala and we scheduled an appointment for Tuesday at one.  We wanted them to give it a look over and let us know what kind of work needed done.  So Monday we packed up, took our ladder back to the Lucero's, grocery shopped, did laundry, and anything else that was required before we moved. 

 

Our parking Pad

Tuesday we get up, and prepare for the move.  We ended up getting to the garage about 11:30, about an hour early, so we are hoping to get it in early and get it back at a decent time.  Off we go, we had lunch, did some shopping (coffee pots and things) and then started shopping for a campground.  After reading the reviews we headed to one....no way, tight spaces and very few left.  We stopped at another, and another and another.  Finally, the first one we passed we pulled in...oh my, what a beautiful camp ground, 3 sections, 1. Class A only, 2. Month or longer stays 3. Transient area.  Back to the office make reservations and then off to get the motor home.  No joy, they hadn't even got it in by now (4:00 pm), but they'll be there until 11:00 PM.  Sorry, we took the motor home back to the CG and have to have it back at the garage at 9:00 AM.  So early night and early morning for us, pulling out about 8:15.  It is only about a 15-20 min. ride to the garage, but no need to wait until the last minute. 





 

View from Site to the
Club House

So we drop it off, go for breakfast, returned the coffee pot since it didn't fit on the counter, did more shopping and killed a lot of time.  We finally get it back about 4:30, not much needed done, one more recall, but they didn't have the parts and back to the campground, sad for us, nice campground and we're not even here to enjoy it.  We have a quick dinner and both of us are off to sleep early, how can waiting for the RV to get out of the garage be stressful and exhausting.   

 

 

Brad working on Hitch plug

Well here it is Thursday and we get to enjoy ourselves.  We walked up to the restaurant for breakfast, then walked out to the river area for a little break.  We sat on a bench watching a couple of boats go by and a few more launch, then headed back home.  Brad worked on the hot water heater, the drain plug dripped, and then he worked on the hitch plug as we had no brake lights or turn signals on the car.  We just kind of putzed around the RV, I dumped all the junk containers, stowing things or tossing junk away.  All in all, it's starting to fall into place.  The neighbor was over to talk for a while, and then the rain started.  Not bad at first, but now it's raining pretty hard, but it was a relaxing, peaceful day.  But we are off and running again tomorrow. 

Some more stress

Thursday afternoon we left the campground and headed back to the Lucero household.  We have a lot of the out side storage things in their garage and some more organization that needs done.....ugh.  We get there about 1:00, a uneventful ride, but stressful none the less.  A new rig, not sure how a diesel should handle, smell, ride, etc, but we made it and I'm a nervous wreck.  (I know the last one didn't make me this nervous). 

No more busting your head
on doors that only open
half way!

We are finally parked (2 feet in an RV makes a difference parking), jacks down and the slides out, it's 2:00 and I'm ready to put my feet up and have a beer......no can do.  We don't do much, kind of putz around the RV, checking things out and trying to understand how they work.  We have a heat pump, inverter and it is all new to us, so much to learn (maybe we should have stuck with a gas coach). 

Paradise Oaks

 

 

We stayed at the Lucero's Friday night until Saturday and worked at packing all over again.  Brad got to do the out side, which was a little easier, as most of it was in the garage and only now needed to be organized, but I tore out a lot of the inside and redid most it.  But there is still a lot of final places that need to be decided.  Our problem is we lost a lot of our junk storage locations, now the junk has to go and everything needs a place.  I still have about 3 small containers to sort, but we are getting there.  There are about 10 pillows on the bed and some other things we are going to pack up and send home for storage, that will help clean up some of the stuff, but some of the things we just need to get rid of or find a home for. 



Too many pillows



 

 

 

 



Kitchen Storage

 

 

 

 

 

We are now at the Paradise Oaks RV Park in Bushnell.  We got here Saturday about 2:00, got set up and I headed over to the grocery store (next door).  I got back, put the groceries away (nice frig) worked on sorting through things again and then had grilled chicken breasts on a salad for me and Brad had a chicken wrap.  Not bad.

 

We got up Sunday and were trying to decide what to have for breakfast, when Shari texted, her, Matt and the kids will be there about 10:00.  So we got cleaned up, had breakfast and just started to try to organize again.  They came and visited and when they left we headed over to 'Howeys' for lunch.  We got back and I got ready to go play bingo...need a break.  It was nice, I didn't win anything, but it killed about 2.5 hours with different thoughts and I met some nice people.   One of the things we can't get working it the TV....no Satellite and no antenna, so we joined the world of Red Box users....yea. 

Lots to organize yet

We missed the super bowl and are watching our second movie of the night (this can get old), but back at it tomorrow..phone calls to make, scheduling different things that need done and getting done with the warranty worry.   

The switch is done

We are at the Wekiva Falls KOA, in Sorrento, Florida, about 5 miles from the La Mesa Dealer.  We got here Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning we headed over to La Mesa.  Our original appointment was at 10:00 AM, and we were there until about 3:30.....long day.  After a couple of

hick-ups with the paper work we were finally finished.  The dealer had already taken the new Motor Home over to the camp ground, so all we had to do was hit the road. 

 

We get to the campground and there they are, parked side-by-side, almost door to door.  After we got half of  a brain working again, we decided to pull the old RV out and back the new one in, so we can get it hooked-up and pretend we live in it.  We shuffled the RVs carried enough stuff to live for the night and called it home.....yea.

 

Door to Door parking
with a rug from one to the other

Wednesday, let the fun begin.  We had put the RVs door to door, so out of one and into the other.  As you can only imagine, Brad can carry faster that I can put away.....his answer is to just put it in a cupboard and deal with the organization later....I don't think so!!! 

Can you say a mess!!

 

 

Now, can you say Disaster?

And then we went from bad to worse.  It took most of the day, starting about 8:00 and finally getting finished about 4:00, but it's in the RV and actually packed in where it will stay (ha, ha).  I don't know about the rest of you, but once we are living here 2 weeks, it will get rearranged  to a more usable layout. 

 

We got finished, called La Mesa and they picked up the old RV.  We went for a stroll, showered and then had steaks for dinner.  Brad struggled to stay awake until about 8:30, me I made it until about 9:30, and it was a struggle.  Today we are still happy with the purchase and getting ready to leave the campground.  We are headed back to Shawna's to load up the rest of our things (oh-no) and then off again to who know where.  Looking forward to doing some camping again.

 

Diane and Brad

Stress

OK.  The shopping is done, but now for the stressful stuff.  We have unloaded a bunch of stuff that we don't use everyday or need for about a week, most of the tool boxes and fishing gear are in the garage and we are planning on picking up the new RV, Tuesday or Wednesday.  They are doing somethings trying to pay off the old RV, which the loan is a 2nd mortgage and not tied to the RV, so not sure what they will or can do......wait and see.

We are leaving here tomorrow and going to a campground about 10 miles from the dealer.  We need to be there at 10:00 AM on Tue and not sure what the traffic will be like getting there, and we really never get moving all that fast in the morning.  We are both getting a little anxious, nervous and excited, all at the same time.  Me, I haven't been sleeping, stressing over where I will put everything and how it will be packed (but we all know I'll redo it 3 times before I'm happy), so every night I've been sleeping restlessly. 



Madison and McKayden
with Nillie and Spice

We have done a little running around, looking a different campgrounds and shopped for a few things for the RV, but mainly just putz'ed around here, in the yard, raking and cleaning things up for the Lucero's.  We have had dinner with the O'Donnell's and enjoyed spending time with all of them.  The farms at both the Lucero's and O'Donnell's keep growing, this is Vanilla (Nillie) and the mini donkey, Spice with the kids. 

At the Lucero house tonight the farrier was here to work on Ashley's horse(Inka) and then we had Chili for dinner.  Len has made a video for the little piggie he rescued, if you get the chance, try to watch it 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z-uO5TPQfM'.  We'll try to keep you all posted on our pick up, just wish us luck.

Thanks, Diane and Brad

Shopping.......Done

OK, we finally did it.  Broke down and bought a RV.  We did a lot of shopping, looking and looking and shopping and finally called a place back on Sunday....never thinking they would meet our offer, but surprise, surprise, after about 10 phone calls, they did.  (Much easier over the phone than in person).  So today we got to go look it over and make an appointment for picking it up...January 29, 2013.  It is an Itasca Meridian, 2006, not new, but very new to us.  Now we can't wait to pick it up.  The dealer is about an hour away and we need to be there by 10:00 AM, so we are taking ours over Monday to a park near by, where they will bring the new one over to us so we can spend the afternoon swapping our things.  I have attached a link with pictures, so feel free to comment.  Wish us luck, Diane and Brad

 

https://picasaweb.google.com/115574168101787483704/ItascaRV?authkey=Gv1sRgCOi8vebBnZ3_iQE#