I got up early with thoughts of a nice warm shower flashing through my mind. I wandered out into the kitchen area and my nose told me that one of the dogs had had an “accident”. Sandy had got up with me as that is very unusual and was hopping around with that “I gotta go” look on her face. I threw on some clothes and we barely made it out of the door and onto the grass and she erupted. She wasn’t kidding about having to “go”.  

I made a big fuss of her, and Mikey looked at me as if to say, “Why is she special? All she did was poop”. We took a short walk as she kept going through the same motions so she must have an upset tummy. By the time we finished our walk and returned to The Caboose she had settled down and as if to show me, did another this time, hard poop.  

Incidentally, most dog owners in the park, follow an unwritten rule that is, “Pick up your dog’s poop”. It only usually only applies to built up and public areas and obviously not out walking in the fields and woods and such unless it is a playing field. 

With that adventure out of the way, we returned to the RV for breakfast which both dogs ate. I found myself something to eat and for a change, drank a cup of tea which went down just fine. 

Then I settled down in front of the computer and played catch up with the blog bringing us up to date. 
 
With that out of the way, I decided to drive into Austin to my Ear Doctor’s Office. Actually. This time I needed to talk to Lisa, the Tec person who works on hearing aids and such as my newer ones had been repaired and were waiting for me to pick up. 

The drive in was uneventful and I made good time without speeding. I don’t need any tickets. I walked in the office and by chance parked right next to an Identical Jeep like mine.  It was odd to see two identical cars parked next to each other.

Lisa quickly took care of me, and I had my newest hearing aids back on and the older ones are retired until the next time something goes wrong. It seems like there is always a next time. The “new” aids are much more receptive than the older ones. 
 
Leaving the Dr Bittars Office, who I have been going to see for at least 40 or more years after I broke my nose playing soccer. I headed back home intending to stop at Walmart’s on the way. But the traffic was really bad, and I changed my mind and headed for the HEB in Dripping Springs instead.  

I wandered around the store grateful for the list I had made and even more grateful that I remembered to bring it with me as last time, the list was left behind. On that trip, I relied on visual prompts. It seems like every time I visit these big box stores, it costs me at least $200.00 and that is just for one person. I can’t imagine what a family’s grocery bill is like, especially if there are kids. 

The drive home was peaceful or at least, best as can be expected on a busy road. I consider myself a safe driver but there are some real idiots out there and I try to stay alert. Yesterday, a car was speeding in the turn lane using it to go by everyone and as his personal lane. It must have been doing 90 mph. Where are the Troopers when you need them? 

Back in the RV, as usual, I got all kinds of help unloading the bags. I need to train the dogs, so they actually put things away at least on the lower shelves. Yeah, right. 

We harnessed up and went out walking the park and stopped at Cheryl’s RV as she was sitting outside with her two girls. They both came over and gave me a hug which was sweet of them. Cheryl offered me a beer which I gratefully accepted but she could not get her dog to stop barking even after she put him in the bedroom.  

We sat and chatted until her boyfriend came home and then we left to continue our walk, Incidentally, the dog was still barking… 

We returned to the RV and settled down for the evening with the usual food all around and then watched some dumb show on the TV. 

Written June 8, 2024, read my other blog at https://pondblog2011.com

Living in an RV Henly RV Park Saturday 06/08/2024

I slept very well and reluctantly crawled out of bed around 8:30 am. We have no plans for the day and will take it as it comes. First thing was the morning walk and we wandered around covering our usual 0.8 tenths of a mile. It was pleasant out, but I could already feel the heat in the air, and it was going to be another scorcher. 

We ran into one of our neighbors who was out getting some exercise and chatted to her for a while before continuing with our walk.  

Back in the RV, I notified James, the travelling repair man that par for the course, I have no hot water. I am sure he was thrilled to death to get that email. I did manage to take one shower after he repaired it the last time. I suggested he install a new board if that is what it takes and to heck with the cost. I will gladly pay for it just to have hot water. Now, I am waiting to hear back. 

I looked at the clock and it is already almost 1:00 pm. I have no idea where the time goes but it sure is just flying by and my life along with it. 

It really was a quiet day and was filled with household things I had been putting off mixed in with a couple of walks around the park. It seems like all my friends have left town or are at least staying indoors as no one else was about. The heat may have had something to do with it as the temperature had crept up to 96 degrees with the first 100-degree day forecast for the end of the week. Luckily, it is dry heat, but it is still bloody hot. 

We took our final walk and then closed the doors on another day in paradise. 

Written June 8, 2024, read my other blog at https://pondblog2011.com