Thursday, April 15, 2010

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OK back again…This winter has been the worst winter here in 20 yrs. Even when we lived here I don’t remember it getting that cold.So need less to say we did not do much this winter.I mean Dan did some stuff in the shop on one of the trucks replaced some air lines.Worked on the office computer got it set up again..He tried to stay busy  but not much happening around the shop..Then other days he just said to heck he was sleeping in.Might as well. I played on the laptop quit a bit.Not warm enough to sit out boo who.Dean left for home around Feb10th. He will be back for bike week with his brothers and a few friends from home which is NY.and friends from down here.We would go over and visit with Helen,Dave,Beckie and James at the office and BS for a while and back to motor home.Dan and I had a nice valentines dinner at home and watched some tv and just enjoyed the night.On Feb 24th We volunteer at a store for teachers to shop at  for kids that need some extra help for school supplies. Such as paper,pencils,rulers,backpacks and so much more.But anyways we volunteered to help stock shelves,sweep,do inventory or what ever needed to be done.It was a new store opening the end of the month.The name is A gift for teaching. It was pretty cool to do.It was give a day get a day.Get a ticket for one park at Disney. February came and went.March started like Feb ended, still bit chilly..But more sun that was good.Dean did bike week then came back to the shop and stayed with us till he bought his deluxe van.2010-03-14 2010-04-15 001 001 That him and Dan replaced the carpet and set his bed.He says he sleeps just fine in there.It is a nice looking van and the guys did a good job putting the rug in. It was a nice visit. March got pretty busy for Dan.He buffed out some old lettering on Bobs truck. Bob is going to a different trucking company.Chris needed some2010-03-24 2010-04-15 001 001 2010-03-27 2010-04-15 001 002 body work done on his suburban so Dan did that and put it to primer now ready to paint.Came out pretty good.2010-03-26 2010-04-15 001 001 Then we replaced the carpet in Guys and Dales bass boat.2010-03-20 2010-04-15 001 002 They helped us with it,Came out rather nice we did good.That was a all weekend job pretty much.2010-03-20 2010-04-15 001 003 They took it out for a run because they also just got the engine rebuild and wanted to check it out..2010-03-22 2010-04-15 001 001 2010-03-20 2010-04-15 001 004 Well the engine did not make it..Time for new one. Enjoy it when it gets up and going guys.2010-03-22 2010-04-15 001 004 Other then the daily do list clean,wash cook…we go out to eat with Dean or just us two at our favorite restaurant. Been getting motor home ready to go to our next stop which will be Dan’s nephew Brent and his family. March made me a year older.Got a lot of bday calls from home.Thanks for all the birthday wishes calls and on face book.Went to breakfast that morning with Dan and Dean . The Jones got a cake and sang happy birthday..Thank you guys. Hung out that day it was pretty nice out for a change.. Then to dinner that night with Larry, Maureen,Dean and Dan. Nice night.Then Dave took me for a bday lunch the next day,Dan and Dean went with us also.Back to the shop now to do more packing. Wednesday Dan and I went to Animal kingdom at Disney.2010-03-31 2010-04-15 001 001 It was a blast we enjoyed it and the day together.2010-03-31 2010-04-15 001 002 Got back to the shop and finish the last of the packing on the truck and camper.Ready to do in the Am.Got up about 8:ooam went to breakfast.Said our good bys and filled up camper with gas and on our way to Tampa Springs camp ground. Going to see Brent,Jenn,Chris and the kids. Dean came with us he had his van,He went to try his luck out at the casinos.He did fair not rich but not broke.Our visit with the family that we have not seen but in pictures except Brent and Chris but then we have not seen them in 15 yrs or more…Let me tell you the visit was great..The kids are Super, well adjusted right down good kids. Brent and Jenn are doing a great job..And Chris he is a good guy. Keep up the good work.. Wish we could stayed longer..Will miss them all..Saturday morning up and get ready for our trip to White Springs where we will be hosting a state day park.2010-04-06 2010-04-15 001 003 Dean came with us and visited for a couple of days and then home to NY. We sure do miss his company.2010-04-04 2010-04-15 001 001 One of our jobs is to Open and close the gates,open by 8:ooam close by dusk.2010-04-06 2010-04-15 001 002 keep the trails clean of brush and leaves.We use the john Deere six wheeler with a blower on the back and we ride the paved trail and let the blower do it’s thing.The paved trail is 3.4 miles long one way…Such a hard thing to do. LOL  The Swanney River runs along the park pretty cool.When we close the gates the whole park is ours till the next day..OK that is it for now.I should be or going to try to do the blog on a daily thing to keep you up to date.. Take Care Everyone and hope you have great sunny and joyful days..2010-04-05 2010-04-15 001 002

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