Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The RV Repair Shop Is Boring!

Friday, the folks went to their doctor. Saturday, Scout and I visited our vet. Yesterday, the motor home went in for maintenance.  We left our campground before 7 a.m. and were at the RV shop before they opened.  Dad checked the motor home in and we headed out for breakfast.  We picked up breakfast at Burger King and then went to the park to eat it.  Mama packed us some peanut butter for a snack.

Scout found sand at the park.
I found this!  Do you see it?


Yep, a bunny!
After breakfast, we stopped back by the RV repair place because Dad wanted to ask the repairmen some questions.  After a while, Dad told us it was going to be a while.  He said he wanted to wait at the shop.  We went with Mama to the bank.  We then headed out to the cemetery to where Mama's Dad is buried.  Grand Dad died 26 years ago, but Mama still likes to visit from time to time.  We didn't get out of the car because she didn't want us marking any stones.


This is the church that Mama attended as a child and where she married Dad.  The church was built in 1863.
Grand Dad is buried in the cemetery at the church.  As you can imagine, there are very old stones in the cemetery.  Mama lived just a mile from the church on a gravel road.  The road is now paved.  Her grade school is located directly behind the church.  She has so many memories from this place.
The is the view from the church.  The area is a farming community.
On our way back to the RV shop, we drove past our old house.  The new owners have made improvements to it.  Scout and I sniffed the air as we drove by.

After we arrived back at the RV shop, they told us we could come inside.  It was in the 90's yesterday and too hot for us outside.  They had a huge fan that we laid in front of until lunch time.  We went to Jimmy John's and then to another park. We were back at the shop at 1:30 p.m.  We stayed there until 3:30 p.m.   It was a long day, but at least we were able to stay cool by the fan. The repairs on our motor home were much less than we budgeted, so that is good.

We drove to another campground here and that is our last stop in Missouri.  The water pressure is really low here and it took over a half hour for Dad to fill up the motor home.  We do not have full hook ups here, so we have to conserve our water usage.  Mama can't do laundry.

Today, Mama had a yearly test done.  We are now finish with all of that stuff.  Mama says she doesn't like this type of vacation.  It has been so busy and she is tired.

Oh, do you know what today is?  It is my GOTCHA DAY!   That's right folks....two years ago today, I moved in with this "crazy family".  BOL

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Can't Believe How Different His Life Is Now Compared To His Life At The Track

15 comments:

  1. Two years already??!! Time sure flies doesn't it!

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  2. Hey! Happy Gotcha Day! What beautiful country y'all are in. I love the pretty church near the cemetery.
    www.dogtreatweb.com

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  3. Two years! Happy Gotcha Day, Joey. I remember when I started reading your blog you were in a cast. I have to agree with you and momma. This has been a "working" vacation. I loved the picture of the church and your momma's memories. I'm a Midwestern girl and love country churches and schools and miles and miles of farm fields. Where to next, Joey?

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    1. Next stop is Memphis. I think we are staying across from Graceland or very close to it.

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  4. Happy Gotcha Day, Joey! I know you did a lot to heal your mama's heart after Jack died. Your vacation really does sound very busy! I'm glad you stayed cool!

    Bunny

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  5. Happy Gotcha Day! Bet you never though you'd be a road warrior seeing all of America.

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  6. LOVE those Gotcha Days!! Have a happy one. Woof from Wanda. Wanda also says that her best human buddy, Stephanie, is doing good after surgery last week! Wanda and Gordon, the cat, were very worried but they took good care of her when she got home. Dogs and cats are the best nurses!

    Missouri will miss all of you. Mary H.

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    1. Hi Wanda, we are glad to hear that Miss Stephanie is doing good. We are happy that you are doing good, too!

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  7. Sounds like everyone has had their tune up!

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  8. Happy GOTCHA DAY, Joey! I think you (and Scout) have got a great retirement thing going on and a fabulous family.

    Sounds like your vacation was very busy but important in all regards. Soon everything will be back to the regular routine.

    I hope you and Scout got to celebrate your Gotcha Day with some Frosty Paws and/or Bully Sticks. ;-9

    ~Lindy

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  9. It’s a good day to be out and about, except when the sun is at its peak! I agree, hanging out at the RV shop can be quite boring, but it’s better than being stranded in some remote area later on. So keep cool, and keep rolling! :)

    Liza @ PrairieCityRV.com

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  10. It must have been strange to see your old house with other people living there.
    What a lovely view from the church, very peaceful.
    Happy Gotcha Day Joey, you are the luckiest pup ever!
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  11. Happy Gotcha Day Joey!! I had a sight hound whos name was Joker!

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  12. w00t! Happy Gotcha Day (albeit a tad late)! Cool! Happy traveling.

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  13. Hi Y'all!

    So sorry I missed your "gotcha day". Hope it was a wonderful one!

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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