I posted about my new memory foam pillow and someone asked what the brand was. Well, unfortunately the box is gone. I bought it at Wal-Mart, it was in a box AND it is pillow shaped (not the funny contour kind that have been around for year). It's basically a latex foam pillow with memory foam. Makes it heavy and even a little hard feeling but thanks to the memory foam, it's very comfortable.
Another reader asked who wears socks....that's easy, anyone with cold feet!
It's been a couple of days of high winds, rain in either a drizzle or downpour, nighttime temps in the 30's....all in all, a great time to cuddle up on the sofa and either read or watch the glut of holiday and romance movies on television. I was watching one, it was nearing the end and I was crying happy tears (yes, I'm a sucker for a sappy story with a happy ending) when there was a knock at my door.
Turned out to be another lady solo RVer, Ann, who had been referred to me by my friend Nick Russell (editor/publisher of The Gypsy Journal). She had some questions about Bluebonnet Ford where I recently had The Lily Pad serviced. We managed to talk non-stop for well over an hour and if it hadn't been getting late, would have chatted a lot longer. She will be attending The Gypsy Journal Rally in Casa Grande, AZ in February and we'll catch up then. It was nice talking to another solo lady, comparing notes on our rigs, our stuff and dealing with the daily adventures.
Turns out she had "Service Engine Soon" light problems as well with her previous RV, also a Ford. Coincidently, she also had a Banks performance system on that. Hmmmmm......seems she had her O2 sensor replaced several times, fortunately for her, all done under warranty. The second time it was replaced the mechanic told her that the Banks system seems to cause problems with the O2 sensor. Something to think about....
After she left I downloaded email and found a note from another RVer.....mentioning the EXACT SAME THING! He added that the gas mixture can impact it as well. Now that I know I have a good, functioning O2 sensor, I won't panic if I see the light coming on again (assuming that everything else seems to be okay and running smoothly).
The weather is supposed to warm up this week....finally. I need to get the motorcycle out and do some riding. I have to admit that I have been thinking more and more about my decision to use the motorcycle as my "toad". The sightseeing on the bike is the best but the day to day convenience isn't. I guess I'm turning into a fair weather rider. But I'm not giving up (or in) right away. I promised myself that I would give this setup the winter/spring before I made and decisions. I know I need to bond more with the BMW....without that any decision wouldn't be fair.
Till next time - keep on rollin',
Froggi/Donna
Stu and Donna
Donna, have you seen those fake bullet hole decals? The "Check Engine "light is a great place to put one! Fords are notorious for demanding your attention when there is usually nothing wrong.
ReplyDeleteWould you mind sharing the source for the cute graphics you use? I'm only barely computer literate so need lots of help.
Get out there and ride!
I had a motorcylce as a toad for one year. It was fine for a year, but it did get a bit old. The worse was getting a sick dog to a vet in Florida, and since I rarely stay in RV parks, doing laundry was difficult also.
ReplyDeletehmmmm...Don't go "thinkin' changes" yet, Donna...You "know" how ya love ridin' two wheels!...come Summer...bet yer on it everyday!
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I think as others have said you do need to give it that time to decide. Perhaps you will move to a car or how about a small truck? With the truck you could buy a small bike to carry in the back of the truck as you tow it behind the rig. Use the little truck for much of your running around and the small bike tor those "fun" rides.
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