What a difference from one day to another. Yesterday was beautiful. We even took a nice long walk in the afternoon. I carried my jacket. We certainly didn't need to wear it.
This morning it was in the 50's when we got up. By the time we were finished with breakfast, there was an inch of snow and it was definately colder.
The Church where our sale was suppose to be today, is about 10 miles away. By the time we got there, we probably had 3 - 4" of snow. The roads were getting pretty slick. You really couldn't see very far in front of you. We decided to go back while we still could. One customer showed up as we were leaving. He followed us back to the KOA camp to buy his food and books. We let the Church members know where we were staying. We had several stop by and shop. So it took us all day to have a 2 hour sale.
By evening the snow had pretty much melted. Lots of hardy flowers showing their brave little faces in this weather.
We finished up in the trailer around 9:00 tonight. It's starting to snow again. I don't know if Jim will be able to get over the mountains tomorrow. We already postponed our noon sale.
I'm flying to Kansas tomorrow for my aunt's funeral. I'll fly out of Salt Lake City to Kansas City. Then I will fly back to Denver. Jim should be there by then. He'll have a couple sales by himself. I guess that is why he is the boss and I'm the bossed.
When Jeff's mother and father-in-law, Rick and Darla Weigel, found out that my flight was scheduled to leave around 4:00 P.M. and Jim needed leave around 6:00 A.M., they invited us to stay at their house tonight, so I wouldn't have to set around the airport for 8 hours before flying for 4 hours. If that didn't work, Rick was willing to pick me up at 6:00 in the morning and take me to their house. Then Darla would take me to the airport in the early afternoon. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. I hope that we can be that kind of friend to others. We realized before bedtime that Jim won't be able to leave in the morning. It would be to risky.
It'll be a few days before I get to write again, because of my trip. The good news is that I'll get to see my children, 3 grandchildren, brother, sisters and a couple nephews. Too bad that Aunt Ruth can't enjoy all the people that are coming.
I want to have my funeral service at least a week before I die, so I can enjoy visiting with family and friends. If anyone can do this, I bet that I can!
Monday, March 30, 2009
March 28 Salt Lake City, UT
Aunt Ruth died this morning. She was Mother's twin sister. She was kind of like another mother to us, only better sometimes when we were growing up. She's the one who gave us a dime or quarter to spend as we wanted. She took us to get a soda or hamburger. She got to do the special stuff while Mother got to be the mother. Aunt Ruth just turned 86 three weeks ago. We will miss her.
March 27 Salt Lake City, UT
Another busy day. Our sale was from 1 - 4:00. We had steady business. It's nice when we aren't swamped, then we can visit with the people more. One lady is the mother-in-law of a guy Jeff went to school with, Rick Johnson. Rick also works for the Press. We've been friends with his parents for about 25 years now.
Just as we were ready to close up shop, a lady came in that was from Wichita, KS. She went to the 3 Angels Church. That's where we went when we went to Wichita. Her folks still go there. She's going back to Kansas the same week we are. It'll be her parents' 50 anniversary. We will be going to Alumni in Enterprise.
After our sale, we went over to the church school to deliver 102 cases of food. It was at least 7:30 by the time we finished there. The storage area in the trailer is basically empty now.
It's really hard to have a schedule for our meals. We eat our breakfast as late as we can, because supper is usually very late. Forget about lunch. That doesn't make us skinny, it means we sometimes find some junk food to tie us over. Today it was an apple and popcorn.
Just as we were ready to close up shop, a lady came in that was from Wichita, KS. She went to the 3 Angels Church. That's where we went when we went to Wichita. Her folks still go there. She's going back to Kansas the same week we are. It'll be her parents' 50 anniversary. We will be going to Alumni in Enterprise.
After our sale, we went over to the church school to deliver 102 cases of food. It was at least 7:30 by the time we finished there. The storage area in the trailer is basically empty now.
It's really hard to have a schedule for our meals. We eat our breakfast as late as we can, because supper is usually very late. Forget about lunch. That doesn't make us skinny, it means we sometimes find some junk food to tie us over. Today it was an apple and popcorn.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
March 26 Odgen, UT
We worked in the truck this morning for a couple hours. There's always last minute things to do to get ready for the trip.
After our time at home, I was feeling tired, so I slept from Twin Falls to Odgen. That's a nice, long nap. Jim did good not to drive on bumpy roads, so I didn't fly off the bed. I think I was tired.
Our sale was great. We kept busy from 30 minutes before our sale to at least 30 minutes after. Then after I finished cashing up, another lady came.
It is down right cold out tonight. They had quite a storm here last night. I love the way God watches out for us by sending these storms the day before or after we come through. Isn't He wonderful?!
After our time at home, I was feeling tired, so I slept from Twin Falls to Odgen. That's a nice, long nap. Jim did good not to drive on bumpy roads, so I didn't fly off the bed. I think I was tired.
Our sale was great. We kept busy from 30 minutes before our sale to at least 30 minutes after. Then after I finished cashing up, another lady came.
It is down right cold out tonight. They had quite a storm here last night. I love the way God watches out for us by sending these storms the day before or after we come through. Isn't He wonderful?!
March 25 Twin Falls, ID
We're back on the road. What a short couple weeks. We got home on a Friday. Jim's daughter, Kim and 2 sons got there early evening. The boys are almost 1 and 3. It was great seeing them again. They got to stay until Sunday afternoon. Since Kim and Sandi have been friends almost forever, we got to spend a lot of time with Sandi, Chad and their two children too. They were kind enough to invite us over for Sabbath lunch. Altogether it was a great weekend, but way too short.
On Monday, my son David, Suhare and Victoria came from Kansas to spend Victoria's spring break. She's in 1st grade. Jeff, Holly and Anabella joined us daily for a very full week. We toured the Press, went bowling and topped off the week by going to McCall for the weekend. Jeff has 4 snowmobiles that we kept busy. I got to babyset granddaughters while everyone played. How much better can it get? We also got to see my sister, Mary's kids and grandsons. Fun!
David, Suhare and Victoria flew home on Monday. Jim and I went back to work. Actually, Jim worked most of the week and I didn't work more than I had to. We processed between 12 - 15 boxes of books. Jim went to Boise and got all the pre-orders together. We intended to leave by noon today. Jim was still packing the trailer and I was still packing clothes and living supplies for the next two months. We finally left around 6:00. We needed to get at least 100 miles down the road to be able to make our sale tomorrow.
On Monday, my son David, Suhare and Victoria came from Kansas to spend Victoria's spring break. She's in 1st grade. Jeff, Holly and Anabella joined us daily for a very full week. We toured the Press, went bowling and topped off the week by going to McCall for the weekend. Jeff has 4 snowmobiles that we kept busy. I got to babyset granddaughters while everyone played. How much better can it get? We also got to see my sister, Mary's kids and grandsons. Fun!
David, Suhare and Victoria flew home on Monday. Jim and I went back to work. Actually, Jim worked most of the week and I didn't work more than I had to. We processed between 12 - 15 boxes of books. Jim went to Boise and got all the pre-orders together. We intended to leave by noon today. Jim was still packing the trailer and I was still packing clothes and living supplies for the next two months. We finally left around 6:00. We needed to get at least 100 miles down the road to be able to make our sale tomorrow.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Mar 12 Twin Falls, ID
What I thought was going to be a leisurely day, scurried by just like all the others.
We wanted to get the brakes fixed on the trailer. It took a couple tries before we found someone who had time to fix it right away. The Lord certainly blessed us in many ways. They found a broken wire. So once we found the right place, it didn't take long or cos much to fix it. More importantly, He protected us on the highways and mountain roads while it was broken.
We intended to also wash the truck, but there was about 10 rigs in front of us. At 15 - 30 minutes per rig, it just didn't seem that important. We'll try again in the morning.
Our sale was from 4 - 6:00. It was slow, but steady. After I got all cashed - up, another customer came in and spent another $200.. So I cashed - up again.
This is our last sale for two weeks so I probably won't write again until we're on the road again. We have a lot of work to do. But most importantly, we'll be spending time with our family. I need this time of R&R so I'll be ready for the next two months on the road.
We wanted to get the brakes fixed on the trailer. It took a couple tries before we found someone who had time to fix it right away. The Lord certainly blessed us in many ways. They found a broken wire. So once we found the right place, it didn't take long or cos much to fix it. More importantly, He protected us on the highways and mountain roads while it was broken.
We intended to also wash the truck, but there was about 10 rigs in front of us. At 15 - 30 minutes per rig, it just didn't seem that important. We'll try again in the morning.
Our sale was from 4 - 6:00. It was slow, but steady. After I got all cashed - up, another customer came in and spent another $200.. So I cashed - up again.
This is our last sale for two weeks so I probably won't write again until we're on the road again. We have a lot of work to do. But most importantly, we'll be spending time with our family. I need this time of R&R so I'll be ready for the next two months on the road.
Mar 11 Twin Falls, ID
We finally found a place in salt Lake City that had tires. So we bought another tire. Hopefully that's all the new ones we'll need this run. We've already put on 2500 miles.
We found a Rudy Tuesday's for lunch. We love their salad bar. We got all our vegetables in for today and tomorrow!
The rest of the day we spent driving to Twin Falls. We have one more sale tomorrow evening, then we'll spend about 10 days at home, restocking big time, doing errands, going through a month's worth of mail and seeing family. That's the best part.
We found a Rudy Tuesday's for lunch. We love their salad bar. We got all our vegetables in for today and tomorrow!
The rest of the day we spent driving to Twin Falls. We have one more sale tomorrow evening, then we'll spend about 10 days at home, restocking big time, doing errands, going through a month's worth of mail and seeing family. That's the best part.
Mar 10 Provo, UT
This was a two sale day. Our first sale was in Price at noon. Then we went to Provo for our second sale. That makes for lots of hurrying.
My Dad's sister, Florence Eckright was at Price. While we're doing the bookmobile, we'll we able to see her twice a year. It was great seeing her again.
The Lord has really blessed our travels. There's been storms all around us, but we haven't had to travel through them. Provo has quite a bit of snow on the ground. It is cold here.
My Dad's sister, Florence Eckright was at Price. While we're doing the bookmobile, we'll we able to see her twice a year. It was great seeing her again.
The Lord has really blessed our travels. There's been storms all around us, but we haven't had to travel through them. Provo has quite a bit of snow on the ground. It is cold here.
Mar 9 Moab, UT
It was hard leaving today since we had such a good time in Grand Junction.
We need another tire on the trailer, but couldn't find one there or in Moab. Good thing we weren't in a hurry. One tire has a slick spot, but it's only on one side so it should be okay.
To go to Moah, we drove right by the Arches and Canyonland National Parks. These are places I've always wanted to see. To be this close and not have time to stop, is hard. We'll drive by them tomorrow on our way back north.
During the sale a wind storm came through the area. That trailer was really rocking. The gusts were horrible. One blew the door into the steps and knocked the steps over. It takes both of us to move the steps.
Our RV Camp is in a lower area, so the winds aren't too bad tonight. It just gently rocks us.
We need another tire on the trailer, but couldn't find one there or in Moab. Good thing we weren't in a hurry. One tire has a slick spot, but it's only on one side so it should be okay.
To go to Moah, we drove right by the Arches and Canyonland National Parks. These are places I've always wanted to see. To be this close and not have time to stop, is hard. We'll drive by them tomorrow on our way back north.
During the sale a wind storm came through the area. That trailer was really rocking. The gusts were horrible. One blew the door into the steps and knocked the steps over. It takes both of us to move the steps.
Our RV Camp is in a lower area, so the winds aren't too bad tonight. It just gently rocks us.
Monday, March 9, 2009
March 8 Grand Junction, CO
We had a very entertaining morning. Very early the pilot light went out on the furnace. So, no heat! Jim got up and re lit it. The pilot went out again. We figured we had run out of propane. So then Jim turned on the electric heater to keep us warm the rest of the night. When Jim came back from his shower that heater had thrown the breaker. He did get it going again.
I decided to put in another load of wash since the sheets were still damp from Friday night's rain. So I put them in one washer and put my money in the next machine. I had to hurry and move my clothes to the other washer. Seems like I did that once last year too. Then when I moved them to the dryer, the machine ate my quarters. So I had to move them to the next dryer. All this happened before breakfast!
Later Jim filled the propane tanks. It wasn't even half empty. The furnace has worked fine since then.
See how exciting our lives are sometimes? It's just one event after another. Mostly, I think it's funny.
We had planned on getting to the Church for our sale an hour early, because of daylight savings time changing. The one clock Jim forgot to change was in the trailer where he was working this morning. We got to the Church about 5 minutes early. Our sale was nice. Some places buy mostly food, others mostly books. This was a book place.
We went to the Olive Garden tonight with Ron & Viki and Pastor Charles & Judy Buursma. I guess I forgot to tell you, our campsite is next to the Buursma's. Last year when we were here in Grand Junction was there last Sabbath at the Grand Junction Church. This year they're back as evangelist here in the Fruita area, where our RV camp is located.
We've "connected more dots" with them, then we have with most. They had moved to Kansas the year after I left in 1983, so we know lots of the same Kansas people. We also know the same people from Colorado, Texas, Alabama and Idaho. Besides that, they are nice people!
We topped off the evening at their trailer for ice cream. No way could we even get six people in our living area, let alone seat them! It was a great evening.
I decided to put in another load of wash since the sheets were still damp from Friday night's rain. So I put them in one washer and put my money in the next machine. I had to hurry and move my clothes to the other washer. Seems like I did that once last year too. Then when I moved them to the dryer, the machine ate my quarters. So I had to move them to the next dryer. All this happened before breakfast!
Later Jim filled the propane tanks. It wasn't even half empty. The furnace has worked fine since then.
See how exciting our lives are sometimes? It's just one event after another. Mostly, I think it's funny.
We had planned on getting to the Church for our sale an hour early, because of daylight savings time changing. The one clock Jim forgot to change was in the trailer where he was working this morning. We got to the Church about 5 minutes early. Our sale was nice. Some places buy mostly food, others mostly books. This was a book place.
We went to the Olive Garden tonight with Ron & Viki and Pastor Charles & Judy Buursma. I guess I forgot to tell you, our campsite is next to the Buursma's. Last year when we were here in Grand Junction was there last Sabbath at the Grand Junction Church. This year they're back as evangelist here in the Fruita area, where our RV camp is located.
We've "connected more dots" with them, then we have with most. They had moved to Kansas the year after I left in 1983, so we know lots of the same Kansas people. We also know the same people from Colorado, Texas, Alabama and Idaho. Besides that, they are nice people!
We topped off the evening at their trailer for ice cream. No way could we even get six people in our living area, let alone seat them! It was a great evening.
March 7 Grand Junction, CO
During the night we had rain and snow. The bad news is that the truck still leaks. The bed was wet again this morning.
We attended a wonderful Church service at Grand Junction. After Church we went home with the Carrick's for lunch with about 10 other people. What a neat group of Christians. This group of people meets regularly for Christian fellowship and they read and discuss books. We were blessed by being able to join them.
We spent the rest of the day with Ron and Viki. After a supper of popcorn and fruit, we finally came home around 9:00. It was a full, wonderful day with great Christian friends.
We attended a wonderful Church service at Grand Junction. After Church we went home with the Carrick's for lunch with about 10 other people. What a neat group of Christians. This group of people meets regularly for Christian fellowship and they read and discuss books. We were blessed by being able to join them.
We spent the rest of the day with Ron and Viki. After a supper of popcorn and fruit, we finally came home around 9:00. It was a full, wonderful day with great Christian friends.
March 6 Grand Junction, CO
Jim was on the road by 6:30 this morning to drive to Denver. The store there closes at noon on Friday's so needed the early start. It took about 4 hours to get there. He picked up about 30 cases of food, a few books and finished right at noon. Good job!
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I got caught up on the laundry and lots of computer work. I intended to read some, but never got around it it.
We went over to Ron and Viki Carrick's for supper. She made a wonderful soup. Jim and Ron have been friends since the early 50's. We had a wonderful evening visiting with them. They've invited us back tomorrow afternoon. Sounds great!
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I got caught up on the laundry and lots of computer work. I intended to read some, but never got around it it.
We went over to Ron and Viki Carrick's for supper. She made a wonderful soup. Jim and Ron have been friends since the early 50's. We had a wonderful evening visiting with them. They've invited us back tomorrow afternoon. Sounds great!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Mar 5 Grand Junction, CO
We had a good morning. Both of us were able to take the time to get some personal things done. I worked on the computer in the truck and Jim worked on the one in the trailer.
We had a nice sale in Delta. We've sold so much in the last week that we need to make a quick trip to Denver tomorrow to get more supplies. We couldn't rent a car big enough, so Jim's driving over by himself so he can use the passenger seat and floor to pack things. We have 9 more hours of sales in 5 towns and 3 states before we can restock in Boise. We hate to go to a town and not have what they want.
What ever happened to the recession?
We had a nice sale in Delta. We've sold so much in the last week that we need to make a quick trip to Denver tomorrow to get more supplies. We couldn't rent a car big enough, so Jim's driving over by himself so he can use the passenger seat and floor to pack things. We have 9 more hours of sales in 5 towns and 3 states before we can restock in Boise. We hate to go to a town and not have what they want.
What ever happened to the recession?
Mar 4 Montrose, CO
The journey continues... We had a fantastic sale here. We sold tons of food. I hope we have enough for the next 6 stops before we restock again.
I recognized Vickie when she came in tonight. I met her last year when we were here. She was from Kansas and went to Enterprise her Freshman year. She just reconnected last week with one of her classmates.
We ate at Pizza Hut tonight. We should have paid attention to the fact that no one was there. My root beer was nasty, so I had them exchange it for a lemonade which wasn't any better. The salad bar died two weeks ago. It was limp, soggy or crusty. I just took lettuce and threw half of that away. Our hand tossed pizza was tin and crispy and it stunk! Other than ALL that, it was fine. But I'm still hungry, because I was afraid to eat much of that!
I recognized Vickie when she came in tonight. I met her last year when we were here. She was from Kansas and went to Enterprise her Freshman year. She just reconnected last week with one of her classmates.
We ate at Pizza Hut tonight. We should have paid attention to the fact that no one was there. My root beer was nasty, so I had them exchange it for a lemonade which wasn't any better. The salad bar died two weeks ago. It was limp, soggy or crusty. I just took lettuce and threw half of that away. Our hand tossed pizza was tin and crispy and it stunk! Other than ALL that, it was fine. But I'm still hungry, because I was afraid to eat much of that!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Mar 3 Cortez, CO
After breakfast I had visions of taking a nap before we got on the road. Since Jim never takes naps, I guess he didn't realize that sleeping is part of a nap. So while I tried to sleep, he opened both doors a couple times, set on the bed,wiggled, coughed and talked to himself. Good thing I couldn't hear half of it, since there's still fluid in my ears. It looks like I'm just going to have to 'be well', cause I can't stand being sick much longer.
We had a 3 hour sale tonight. We were so busy. It was steady business with a line for at least 2 1/2 hours. We met some very nice people. One guy even back handed me. It could be that I walked into his hand while he was moving it quickly - could be.
Ron and Nellie and her mother Esther, came back as we were closing up, and asked if we would like to go eat with them. We met another couple at the restaurant, Rosie and Bob. What a wonderful thing for these people to do.
We started connecting the dots while we were eating. Rosie and Bob were at Monteray Bay Academy when my son David was there.
And Nellie and Ron are friends with the sister-in-law of Terry Chesnut, our boss at the Press. They're not charging more than $5.00 to send word back about how great we are for this job.
It was a very special evening for us. We enjoyed making new friends.
We had a 3 hour sale tonight. We were so busy. It was steady business with a line for at least 2 1/2 hours. We met some very nice people. One guy even back handed me. It could be that I walked into his hand while he was moving it quickly - could be.
Ron and Nellie and her mother Esther, came back as we were closing up, and asked if we would like to go eat with them. We met another couple at the restaurant, Rosie and Bob. What a wonderful thing for these people to do.
We started connecting the dots while we were eating. Rosie and Bob were at Monteray Bay Academy when my son David was there.
And Nellie and Ron are friends with the sister-in-law of Terry Chesnut, our boss at the Press. They're not charging more than $5.00 to send word back about how great we are for this job.
It was a very special evening for us. We enjoyed making new friends.
Mar 2 Durango, CO
We replaced out tire today before we left town. God sure blesses us in so many ways. A flat in the truck on a mountaineous road could have been disasterous. As it was, it was only an inconvience.
It's nice going back to towns we went to last year. It's so much easier to find the Church.
We saw Mrs Fred Schultz again. She's doing well. It's nice catching up on news with her children. They were all our classmates at Enterprise. Jan and Anna are the only ones we see.
We did good to have any sales here. Most of them didn't get any advertising until Sabbath after church. And I don't think it was announced at Church either.
By the time our sale was over, I was feeling pretty punk. I went to bed by 8:30. My two worse problems are speaking loud enough for anyone to hear and being able to hear. Tomorrow I will feel better, I will, I will!!
It's nice going back to towns we went to last year. It's so much easier to find the Church.
We saw Mrs Fred Schultz again. She's doing well. It's nice catching up on news with her children. They were all our classmates at Enterprise. Jan and Anna are the only ones we see.
We did good to have any sales here. Most of them didn't get any advertising until Sabbath after church. And I don't think it was announced at Church either.
By the time our sale was over, I was feeling pretty punk. I went to bed by 8:30. My two worse problems are speaking loud enough for anyone to hear and being able to hear. Tomorrow I will feel better, I will, I will!!
Mar 1 Farmington, NM
Jim had his first sale all by himself while I took a nap. He only woke me up once with a question. He did good. Thank goodness we broke this up into two sales. Everyone at once would have been impossible.
I'm feeling a little better today, but not much. I still can't talk or hear and feel terrible.
We did the laundry after the sale. We need to be ready for another long week. We did four loads, so you know we were out of everything.
Tonight we restocked the trailer and did paper work. I like it when we have time to catch up.
One of the ladies from Church had talked to Jim yesterday at potluck and knew that I was sick. So today she brought some home made soup for me. Wasn't that neat? It was good too.
I'm feeling a little better today, but not much. I still can't talk or hear and feel terrible.
We did the laundry after the sale. We need to be ready for another long week. We did four loads, so you know we were out of everything.
Tonight we restocked the trailer and did paper work. I like it when we have time to catch up.
One of the ladies from Church had talked to Jim yesterday at potluck and knew that I was sick. So today she brought some home made soup for me. Wasn't that neat? It was good too.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Feb 28 Farmington, NM
I had a horrible night last night. I barked all night long. There's no place else to be, so Jim couldn't sleep either, because of all the noise.
We found a clinic this morning, but it's closed weekends. We called another; it was closed too. The GPS didn't show any others, so we went to a hospital ER. A couple of nurses were coming out. We asked if they knew of another clinic or urgent care in the area. Luckily they did. Going to a ER for a cold is being very desperate.
The doctor at Urgent Care said that I have a 'very, very bad virus'. I have the croup. No wonder I still can't talk above a whisper, my ears hurt, I can't hear, my throat is sore, I have a headache and I don't feel good! Besides that I cough all the time, but it isn't loud.
So Jim got to Church in time for Potluck and I took a nap. I did that twice today and am ready for another one now. I'm very contagious, so can't work tomorrow. Too bad!
I've got to feel better fast, because Monday we're going to Colorado and their mountain passes. With both ears full of fluid, that could be painful.
We found a clinic this morning, but it's closed weekends. We called another; it was closed too. The GPS didn't show any others, so we went to a hospital ER. A couple of nurses were coming out. We asked if they knew of another clinic or urgent care in the area. Luckily they did. Going to a ER for a cold is being very desperate.
The doctor at Urgent Care said that I have a 'very, very bad virus'. I have the croup. No wonder I still can't talk above a whisper, my ears hurt, I can't hear, my throat is sore, I have a headache and I don't feel good! Besides that I cough all the time, but it isn't loud.
So Jim got to Church in time for Potluck and I took a nap. I did that twice today and am ready for another one now. I'm very contagious, so can't work tomorrow. Too bad!
I've got to feel better fast, because Monday we're going to Colorado and their mountain passes. With both ears full of fluid, that could be painful.
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