We're going to an RV store close by that sells RV furniture and home furnishings such as dinette cushions. It's a discount store of sorts; I'll report on it later after I've been there.
Jim noticed the passenger front jack spring broke off. ARGH!
Jim called a mobile RV tech to come and reseal some stuff up on the roof. We awaited a return call, but we gave up and went to the RV store. The store was awesome. All sorts of neat RV furniture there. We looked a few used sofas, captain's chairs and booth cushions. They also had a variety of blinds discounted in their "oops pile". We'll measure and see what we can come up with. Jim asked about the hydraulic jack, more so for advice. The guy said it assists with retraction and recommended a guy up the road.
We stopped at Advanced RV Repair and the guys said parts might be difficult to get, especially this time of year. He needs some numbers off the fluid reservoir and he'll look into it.
In the meantime, Jim wonders if Bountiful RV still has our old jack. Maybe we can get them to mail us the spring? Once we got home, Jim called Bountiful and Darren thinks he still has it in a recycle pile and will check. It would be awesome if he does and we'll pay for shipping of course. Right now, we're kind of stuck here. Sigh, sigh, and oh, sigh.
By the way, shortly after I snapped my sunshine pictures and went outside without a jacket, and between awaiting the mobie RV repair guys phone call, the weather turned gloomy once again. It was nice while it lasted.
So, Jim and I are sitting at the dinette, on our laptops, and Jim says, "that pisses me off that the mobile guy never called back." As he says this, through the window behind Jim, I see them pull up. Jim not believing me for a moment was humorous. Jim said it, it happened, I want that power. (insert evil laugh)
I called Gregg, who we met in Seattle and got his email. It will be nice to keep in touch with them. Now I just need an email from the other guy, Tim.
It's snowing.... wickedly as Jim put it. It has covered the ground and all in 5 minutes. I can't believe it! We walked the dog in it, and it soon stopped.
Does anyone have any sightseeing recommendations for Portland? After Portland, we're going to Oakland, OR. Speak up!
My mother has that same "ability" that Jim has;-) lol! I cannot tell you how many times she will say a person's name and they will either show up or call on the phone. The most random, not-mentioned-in-a million-years person...crazy, I tell you!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the video....
ReplyDeleteI'd check to see if Jim's psychic ability wiorks with money! Buy a lottery ticket and get Jim to choose the numbers.
ReplyDeleteMy friend, RuthAnn just moved to Portland. I'd say go visit her but she's nuts... and I mean she should be commited nuts!
I think you should head South!!! Hey John and I will be in San Diego in February if you are still out West maybe we can all get together.
ReplyDeleteThat was a good idea to call the previous repair shop for the part, and then spring for the shipping. Hope it works out. Did the RV store have any discounted workout equipment? Like a treadmill?
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, I have a theory about your 'turd': Perhaps you guys have been updating / upgrading too many things and the RV is wanting a piece of the action. It's thinking "hey, they changed the carpet, the linoleum, and other stuff. Maybe if I throw off the awning or slough off a spring, they'll replace that too! Perhaps you should consider leaving everything that isn't currently broken well enough alone, and pray that it staves off the proactive / reactive cycle!
Just a thought that sprung into my head.
Winter can suck, sorry you're having such bad weather. Bet you can't wait for... Spring.
- Mike