I Broke the Beast!

I know that I need help with backing up.  I can't even back my little tiny Toyota up in an empty parking lot.  I don't know what made me think I could back up a 34 foot RV into a narrow opening between 2 trees, on a curve, on a single lane street, with cars parked on either side.  What was I thinking?  Or in this case, why wasn't I thinking?

Anyhow, I heard a crunch and noticed that the back bumper seemed a little more prominent than usual.  Sure enough, it was cracked from top to bottom.  Thank heavens it's a silvery color - the duct tape actually seems to blend in.  My brother is going to fix it with zap straps, he says.

On the up side, the weekend was spectacular.  The weather couldn't have been better.  My bro, SIL and I had a lovely long weekend, played card games, putter pool, sat in the hot tub, and even had a great turkey dinner.  What more could you ask?  Except maybe a new bumper.  Sigh....

Goodbye, Old Friend

I just got the news that my old trailer is sold.   I really loved that trailer.  It was the first one I bought and had everything I ever wanted:  a front kitchen, a back bedroom, lots of space.  It was always bright and airy.  It had a few drawbacks:  the roof leaked one year and so there was a bit of a bulge in the ceiling.  The awning was a nightmare to take down.  Mice got in regularly in spite of the combo of Bounce sheets, bay leaves, Warfarin, Bromine, moth balls and mouse traps.  But it was home for many summers and I'll miss it.

Hibernating for a bit

I can truly believe that the world will end on December 21st.  How else can you explain that there hasn't been any rain to speak of in Vancouver since August?  Obviously, Armageddon is at hand.

My bro, SIL and I are planning to give the Beast one more outing before winter (and the end of the world) sets in.  We're heading for Bridal Veil Falls for the Thanksgiving weekend.  After that, poor old Beastie will be getting its final rub down and will be tucked away for the winter. 

Sigh.... summers just go way too fast!