Tired of Snow and want some Warm Weather NOW!!!

Well we were suposed to leave this morning at 5 AM for Texas but last nite after looking at the weather for the next couple days. I figured that with snow, rain & ice in the forecast till Thursday. Well being retired and having our Plans Written in Jello what's a couple days. I know that big snow isn't a real problem here but down south that's another story.
I did have a couple things that needed to be cleared up to so today. Another trip to the VA (I love that place) and we went to a Hospital to fight over a bill that was 18 months old. Tonite they called and said we have No Balance!!! That was better than a $ 4,000.00 bill they wanted to charge. We did have the BullDog working on our side
(Thanks MJ). I'm glad that we saved everything and stayed after the Hospital and didn't No for an answer.
Hoping for better weather as we have Hitch-Itch bad. We have places to go and people to see.
Wayne

Still Home in Febuary

Well it's Febuary 1st and we are still sitting in Peotone IL. My plans were to be south the first of January, but NO. Well I have had 7 appointments at the VA in the last couple weeks. I still have two more this week, I have to say the VA has the Best Health Care.
Then a 50th Surprise Birthday Party Saturday nite for a good friend. Hook-up Sunday load up and hit the road about 5 AM Monday. I wonder is there anybody that believes that will happen. Well that's my plan and I'm sticking with it.
We are headed for Texas but not sure where yet. Well as someone wrote our plans are written in Jello. I don't know what that meant , but I like it.
I picked up the Jayco from the dealer with all the work done, I got the Tail Gate repaired on the Black Pig this week so we're Ready in a Big Way. Texan's please turn on the warm weather. OK I'm done for Now.
Wayne

Livin- Green

Well in traveling around we came upon Americas new new energy source Wind Power. I thought I would post some pictures. these pictures are from one of the largest wind farms in Indiana. Just looking at the amount of ground they take up sure meant a lot of jobs for a lot of people. This Wind Farm goes for miles.
That and we're stuck at the house for a while. We both have a bad case of Hitch Itch meaning it's been a Long Time Here. I think MaryJane and Mark think the same thing as they want to help us load the Jayco. WOW I thought they were being help full.
Well That's It For Now !!! Hope to hit the road in two weeks.
Wayne

Happy New Year!!!!!!

Well on to a New Year 2010 Hoping everyone a great New Year. Well I guess we are getting OLD as we went to bed at 10:00 PM.
Well the Good news is the Jayco is back home after some repairs. Campland RV did a Great job with their work. They winterized the trailer I checked out all the work I didn't find a spot of RV Antifreeze any where. WOW when I do it it's everywhere I guess that part of being a Slob. Maybe Marti's right but don't tell her.
We are cleared for our Texas trip with the Jayco. The next hurrdle is the Drs. at the VA. I have 7 appointments in the next two weeks and hopefully no follow-ups after that. I need some Warm weather soon, as this morning the temp was 2 stink-in degrees here near the Windy City.
Well our Texas trip is still in the planning stages as we don't know where we are staying yet. I am just hoping to be there before Summer.

Yogis Time of the Year

Well we got a little snow this week. There's only one person here who like it ( well he a Dog but thinks hes a Person ). That's Yogi, 0ur dog loves the snow he can be out there for hours. Heres some of Yogi's pictures in the yard relaxing in the Snow. Yogi will lay down a take a nap in the COLD SNOW. That ain't my idea of a good nap time.
Marti and I can't wait to hit the road to the warmth of Texas. We are house bound for another month or two with some Veterans appointments, so I guess we will just wait till then to go. Well I better think about the Christmas presents. Maybe I'll search the net.

Thanksgiving

Well today's Thanksgiving!!!!! We were scaled down this year for Thanksgiving, just the four of us and Marti's mother Tillie. We had a 10lb Turkey and a 7 lb Turkey breast, we will be eating Turkey for some time. I made my White Castle Stuffing that is always a hit and the day after too. Well all the Food was great Thanks Marti!!!
Today I think back to what I'm thankful for, Family that gets bigger everyday. We have added a lot of New Friends to our extended Family List.
I always think back 39 years ago when in Viet Nam Thanksgiving Day we were off No Flying!!! My regular pilot asked me to take a ride to the rear ( Bad Move ). Well we made it no problem, but on the way back we suffered an engine problem ( more commonly called an Engine Failure). When the engine in a Helicopter goes to sleep, you are really in deep Poop. We made a safe landing for us as we walked away OK ran away but (not for the Helicopter ). Well six or seven hours in the bush we were found safe & sound, well maybe we needed new shorts. I laugh at it now but I wasn't laughing then. I was one scared buck a roo.
I do miss the years when we opened our home to some Navy recruits from Great Lakes. We started with 2 or 4 guys and in past years had as many as 8 guys. We would feed them a home made dinner, then turn them loose on the phone to call home. The time always flew by as we had to get them back to the bus.
I miss the Family members that are not here with us any more. Thanks for the memory's.
Hope I didn't bore you Wayne now We need a Nap !!!!!

Stuck at Home

Well we are at home for the Holidays and that's a Good thing too. We love Christmas for the true meaning of Christmas!!! Well I guess the presents are OK too.
We took the Jayco to the dealer for some service. I told Marti the yard looks bare with out the Blue Bird out there. The dealer said they will have her done next week or before.
We are putting the planning for the Texas trip in full speed. Yesterday I received a Texas RV book. I will be calling the 800 # as we narrow the choices down, there only 300 plus parks.
Well that's it on this end, we have to get the Turkey for the Big Day!!!
Happy Thanksgiving !!!!!! Marti will be shopping on Black Friday. Shoppers Please Beware!!!!

Wayne