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Re: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
I'm on my way to Virginia to see my daughter and family. My grandson graduated from high school. He's homeschooled so there is no graduation, etc. His other grandparents and I are taking him out for steak. That's his big thing. He has been taking courses at the community college for 2 years, not dual credit or anything. . . just wracking up college credits. He will prolly continue there but taking more courses a semester. If he gets two full years in there, he automatically gets a spot at UVA. They live in Charlottesville, so he will likely live at home. He is also lifeguarding for the city parks. Been doing that for about 2 years as well. He is the Head Guard now. I had the inside of my house redone earlier this year. I was worried about having it all torn up, but the crew was in/out in 11 days. I was amazed. I'm really happy with it. We changed all the colors, repainting everything, new fixtures, new floors, new toilets, etc. All new baseboard, light switches/outlets and covers. It was a big job but I am so happy with it and so glad I did it. I hope all the FOOF's are doing well. I don't know how long I will be gone. Have nothing going on back home, so no reason to rush. Safe travels for those of you still doing that. Dale7Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Brendon has a problem being in a moving vehicle. When I first got him, I had a carseat for him. Up front he tried desperately to get out (he was tethered) in and would not settle down. I didn't get 10 miles down the road till I had to go to Plan B. I had brought his travel crate with me, so I stopped and put him in the crate. I have a Honda Odyssey with 3 rows, so I put a sling mat in the second seat to keep it clean (really works) and put his crate on that, then I tether that to keep it from sliding if I have to stop suddenly. He settles right down and sleeps most of the time. He just doesn't like to watch the action. And he doesn't get car sick either. I have blinds in the back which I pull down. He can still see out if he wants, but he doesn't get anxious or nervous. Trucks were always the worse for him or anything big that makes noise. And since we are on I-4 a lot, that's a problem. But he settles right down, nice and secure, in his crate. Don't know if that's an option for Monty, but it's worth a try. I know you have a bigger trip coming up. Dale21Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
I just looked it up and it's in November, not September. It's at Jolly Roger on Marathon Key. I think it's just before the 7-mile bridge. I have a scooter and an ebike and when I called the resort, they said there would be good riding with either one. Not all the way into Key West. I don't tow, but there are several women who do, so usually when I camp with them, they offer to take others, so I'm good. Even if I don't go into Key West it will be okay. I've not been for several years and Terry and I went then. So this is the first solo trip down there for me. I think the resort is close to Marathon proper, but even if all I do is sit and watch the ocean, I will be in heaven!26Views0likes2CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
I tried and tried and couldn't type a reply. That's what that "undefined" comment apparently means. I did not type that. When I hit reply, that's what popped up. Did I say how much I "love" this forum? Now it appears I can reply. So, Burch, tell your wife to win BIG! LOL When I sold my Phaeton, I also had the TST tire monitoring system and gave it away with it along with thousands of valve thingies that went with it. I tried to use it and just ruined valve stems, so I gave up. I still find remnants laying around. Terry was the expert on it. Now everything I own has built in sensors, so I'm good. The TST system allowed you to open up the "nugget" and install new batteries. That was what Terry liked about it. I'm going to the Keys in September with the RVing women. I'm excited about going. Terry and I had been twice, never in the RV. I'm, of course, driving The Silver Fox this time. I have to shop for some new appliances this week or next. I have the inside of the house all re-done, so now time to update the appliances, then I'm done. I sure am liking the new look! Take care everyone! Dale33Views0likes4CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
I haven't even been able to find this thread for a few days. I finally did a search on the main page. What's up with that? Where do I go to see the list of threads/forums? I only see six, cannot see the entire list. What a crock. They could not have done more to kill this community if they actually tried.48Views1like1CommentRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Well, Yesterday was 2 weeks. The remodel was to take 2 weeks and they got done one day shy of 2 weeks. I'm certainly not complaining. It was tough living with an air compressor in the house. The work they did is beautiful. My house looks new. I don't have everything unpacked yet and I cannot find the remotes for the bedroom TV. LOL They are here somewhere. I've been cleaning up little things. My dryer also went on the blink and I didn't have anyone come in to fix it because it's in the entryway and I figured that would not be good with the workers coming in/out all day. So the repairman came yesterday and fixed it. Now I have 2 weeks of laundry to do. LOL I am really happy with the outcome and I won't have to do any other work to the house. I have waited for a couple years to get some of the little things done that were taken care of by the workers so I am a happy camper!38Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Yeah, same here. My son and his wife/daughter are in Tally for the weekend. They are watching FSU ladies softball. My DIL Megan played in high school and loved it. Their daughter is in 6th grade and has been playing since T-ball days. They have coaches for her and she has developed into quite a pitcher. She wants to go to FSU and play. (Megan's alma mater). They are freezing their butts off though. I asked Brandon if he took warm clothes and he said he did but he hadn't planned on wearing them all at once! LOL I have a few things to move out to the shed today and then I figure I'm ready for the workers to come do their thing. I will be glad when it is all done. Take care fellow FOOF's. Dale40Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Hi everyone. . . I've been busy boxing stuff up. No, I'm not moving, but I'm doing some major work on my house. I have some cracks in the ceiling from when a new roof was installed a few years back. I am finally getting those fixed. Then I'm having the entire interior including the ceilings painted. Next will be new flooring throughout and finally new baseboards after that. New toilets and all new ceiling fans. So I am packing up all the small stuff that normally sits on tables, bookshelves, etc., making it easier for the workers to move. It's killing me. I have the week to do it all, and even though I am putting things in small boxes, it's a chore moving it outside. The only place I have to put it is in the shed, but space is limited there because the toilets and ceiling fans are there. I have an enclosed utility trailer under the port and I am putting boxes in there. Space is limited there as well because I use it as a "garage" for my e-trike. Putting some in closets, etc. I still have until Monday to get it all done and I think I will meet that goal. They said it will take 2 weeks, so I may be living in the "Silver Fox" for a few days. She sits in the drive under her own port with FHU's, so that won't be a problem. I think when this is all over, Brendon and I will take a little trip for some R&R. Hope you all are doing well. Take care. Dale60Views0likes4Comments
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