It's been snowing all morning. We'll venture out (within a 2 mile radius) to return our video (the latest Indiana Jones movie) from last night. We'll also stop off at a grocery store for some lunch stuff. We'll probably be snowed in for a couple of days.
The water heater freaked out again and dumped some water. I think the thermostat is bad, since the water seemed extra hot during my shower. We've always left it on gas/electric mode but we unplugged it so it's only on gas mode. One of the problems is that the pilot light keeps going out. I think it's getting wet from it's overflow drama. We have to turn it on and off (there's a switch inside) until the pilot light remains on.
I dub today, cleaning day. What else is there to do? I know the stove/oven is in dire need of scrubbing, it's bordering gross right now. The floors need washed but it will do no good with the snow/water being constantly tracked around.
We managed to find a Wal-Mart only 10 minutes away. It took longer because of all the snow. I think we're at 6 inches so far and it is still snowing as of 5pm. $160 later at Wal-Mart, but diet coke was still only 88 cents! I must tell you, there are a lot of ugly people here in Oregon. We wonder if there's a nuclear test site close by.
Thanks to Glenn for this cartoon
After unloading groceries, we reserved 3 DVD's via online and went to McDonalds to pick them up. We then drove down the block from the RV park, up a road we hadn't been yet. Some how we drove into a hole in the road that was water/slush filled. It was scary, we were able to back out. We'll be curious to see what the hell it was when the snow/water is gone. We're positive it was a road leading to a gated driveway of some business.
We bought a pizza at Wal-Mart. The pizza box is too big to fit in the fridge so we stored it outside! Here's a photo from our big, beautiful bay window (windshield).
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Dasher makes yellow snow
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I think we're up to about 8 inches of snow so far. I'm sure a lot of you are tired of reading about our snow, but rest assured, I'm tired of having it to even report on. Some of you are experiencing your own snow hell.
Snow is hell... : ) I just envy your adventure and I love reading about where you are and what you're doing...it's really cool!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you might be wondering why most snowbird RV'er head south for the winter...just look outside.
ReplyDeleteStay warm guys...
Ken
Ken writes: If you might be wondering why most snowbird RV'er head south for the winter...just look outside.
ReplyDeletePearl says: BAHAHAHAHAHA! I love you guys. When life sends you blizzards make snow angels.
Pearl
Hey Guys,
ReplyDeletemy email is ozzierobles@aol.com. God I wish I could take time off and hit the road! I actually hate driving the RV, that's Mikes job. typically I handle the set-up and maintenance (I have do the tanks draining duties as Mike is grossed out by it.) Until we go on the road again I will continue to live vicarouly through your blog! thanks Ozzie and Mike
lol @ the pizza box on top the SUV!!! but it makes perfect sense and oh so resourceful!!
ReplyDeleteOh Snow...I can tell you all kinds of stories about snow and mishaps and not so mishaps....of course you put the pizza outside...and any other thing you want staying cold...you have chosen the one year when the weather (even for Montana) is particulary brutal. Orgeon hasn't had that much snow in years. The ugly people come from out of town by the way. Or else they spent one whole summer hugging a tree somewhere and wood chucks got to them. Be careful traveling or staying put. Weather like this can get ya killed.
ReplyDeleteLove you in a frigid kind of way,
NancyPants
Too bad about all the snow! We got ice last night. I couldn't get down the few steps at John's apartment to get something out of my car.
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to cool cakes and pies on the wooden raiing outside the kitchen in winter. One time a squirrel at the pie!
I guess by now you all are glad the beamer wouldn't attach to the rv and you got the jeep...
ReplyDeleteJohn we're very happy with the Jeep! Between off roading on trails and snow, it's been handy.
ReplyDeleteGarret
I'm so sorry you guys are experiencing such brutal weather, but I can relate. It got down to 57 degrees last nite, and I had to put on a pair of socks IN THE HOUSE to keep warm! We had to turn the A/C off. Thank goodness we human beings are so adaptable when nature throws us a curve ball. Hang in there, guys.
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