Alaska 20121 on Hold Again This Year

Well some times you have to wonder. We had planned on our Alaska trip of a lifetime. I guess being RVers one must accept change again. We had some problems with the new trailer. Trailer went back to the factory for repairs and some alterations. We are thinking since it in Indiana why not add some stuff on. Like Slide Toppers, Automatic Satellite and Washer & Dryer. I know we’re Camping !!!

Marti had her her Cancer Test that went Great.I had some stuff with the VA Dr.  too.
Well then our friends Phyllis & Jim had a problem and that was the last straw. We are thank full that they are OK after their problems.  
 
This is a picture of their Motor Home after a fire. They live is their home as in Full Time RVers. We were heart sick for them as they lost everything but as they say. We got out Safe and that’s all that counts. Jim was our Alaskan tour guide. They have traveled the United States for six years as full timers. I don’t think there is any place they haven’t been. The great part is Jim remembers every thing about their journey. I always like to call them when we are traveling and Jim tells me of a good joint to eat and that’s anywhere.

Marti had cataract surgery in November last year and then had some problems after surgery. I think they called virtues  derbie so Lazar Surgery to clean it up.  Well turned out to be a Torn Retina  so as of now we are waiting for surgery. Some times life throws you Lemons but with our Faith we’ll get thru this hurtle again !!

Upgrades & Repairs for the New Rig

Well with everything new comes some problems, wait not everything. Well I guess that was true with Old Blue the Pick’em up Truck. Blue hooked up to both trailers and just pulled No Problems.

Well the Mighty Mobile Suite wasn’t as good as Old Blue. We had a few Hick-up’s with the MS. We also are having some additions added to the MS. We’re thinking of the Washer & Dryer along with slide toppers wait also the Direct TV Satellite on the roof.

We also have a short list of Warranty issues, we thought most were well suited for the factory. Well we dropped off the MS in Howe Indiana last week. .
We thought when we roll out to pick-up the MS we would spend some time in the Elkhart area. Marti just might want to do some shopping too.  
We have been home bound for about seven weeks now, I have Hitch Itch BAD Too. (if you have to ask, you wouldn’t understand) We are Thankful that Marti’s Cancer test was Clean & Green as in Cancer Free.
I was good to go with the VA well until I got to the car. My phone rang with my Dr. Malhotra  on the line saying come on back we need to talk. Well I was sure wondering What that was about. The Great Dr. say’z I think you need a Colonoscopy. Well you can figure I wasn’t smiling. She then said More Blood Tests too. I’m waiting now for my appt. for that deal. Wait I almost forgot I need a Stress Test too, from my Heart Dr.Kesio Crap !!!!  Well at least I don’t have to take time off work, Love this Retirement !!!
 





Yogi is sure ready to roll out as MJ keep wanting to dress him up. Looks like that is his Sheep costume. Wait MJ just said it was a Lion costume Poor Yogi goes thru a lot with MJ and Mark but loves their Dogs Storm & Hurricane, well maybe just Storm.
We look forward to our next trip as to where we don’t know yet. The plans are written in Jell-O and we ain’t afraid to stir it. Looking at running up thru Canada to the East coast and coming back. The other plans are seeing friends in Missouri and on to Wichita and Dodge City Kansas. Then on up to Des Moines's Iowa, and points unknown.  
We need to be back home for Marti’s Mother’s Birthday Hey the old bird will be Ninety years Young. You go Nina !!!  Looking to have a surprise birthday, she will probity surprise them. 

Back in our Winter Home !!!!

We are back in our winter home at Aransas Bay RV Resort. We had planned to roll in about Dec 15th. We had some Medical issues so we were tardy. We signed up to be here the 28th of Dec. We didn’t make that date either. Good thing our plans are written in Jell-O.   We rolled out on Jan. 9th well as things played out. We rolled out with our Dream Trailer a new Mobile Suite local bought. I had to stop at ATTA in Fort Worth Texas to get our Aux Fuel Tank re installed in Old Blue. Well we finally made it to our site on Thursday Jan 12th Hey were were just a little Late.

We met old friends back in the park just like Old Home Week!!! 

Hey look’s like that Diet isn’t working for me, wait it was my Birthday

Too many cooks in the Kitchen ??  Wait they didn’t spoil Nothing

Somebody say Breakfast RV’er Style !!!

Hey there’z MartiJeen Hi GF

Here’z Linda &  Mark our neighbors. Mark is planning a new joke !!!

Must be 2 o’clock Pool Time !!!!!

Texas State Aquarium

 

They have a great dolphin show too.

The Goofy part was two of the dolphins were from Brookfield Zoo in Illinois Their show was really good.

 

This Eagle was injured and will not fly so will remain here. There are a lot of recuperating animals here. The Zoo was small but a nice day trip. 

Marti & Marti Bingo

 

That’s right two Marti’s running Bingo at the Resort. I sat in to Help them wait does Heckling count ??

Well the girls did a Great Job too.

                               Can You Hear Me NOW

Ok Marti let’s load up for another game.

Not a winner in all these Cards O’well

Happy Hour here in Texas

 

Well almost every day at four o'clock we gather for Happy Hour. Why well maybe that’s to celebrate another day on top. Hey it’s right after Swimming in the resort’s pool.

This Happy Hour was on my Sixty Second Birthday we all had a Great time too. Thanks for all the Gifts !! Wait there wasn’t any !!!

Jeanie & Ken always hosted the Happy Hours. This was their last as they headed back home to Michigan. We all had a lot of fun at the Happy Hour at their site.

5th Wheel Number Three

I went our for Tires for the Jayco and Yep I came  home with a New 5th Wheel. This time I really raised the bar in the 5th wheel league. We were looking at Mobile & Elite Suites. Well after a pile of wheeling and dealing and getting the Paws Up from his Hind Ass we did the deal.

Our choice was a Mobile Suite 38 RESB3 with vanity slide. This guy has a Walk in Closet. Three monster slides and a fourth slide in the bedroom for the dresser. Marti just loves the unit too. I keep telling everyone that Marti wanted this one but we all know it was a mutual decision. I love the four wheel disk brakes with the air ride suspension. The Coach also has six leveling jacks with automatic leveling push the button and walk away. Now you all know I didn’t walk away as I watched with my eyes Wide Open saying WOW did you see that. The coach goes up then down and side to side until level.

  We have a double wide Ice Box yep it has an Ice Maker with chilled water in the door. Yep we are really ruff-in it now. Along with the Sleep Number bed hey just like at home.     

I walked in the other day and yelled for Marti she said I’m up here. Ok I walked up looked in the bedroom and said where are you she said I’m in the closet ? I don’t think Marti will ever want to trade down again.

I know these a crummy pictures. I will post some new ones soon.