Okay, as promised, here are the particulars on the service and repairs done to our beautiful, Penny the Pace at McKay’s Trucking in Albany, Oregon. She still needs a new muffler and tail pipe but McKay does not replace exhaust systems. We will get that work done a little later down the road when Phil recovers from this assault on our bank account.
Phil joked when he paid the bill that we would really be happy if when we drive in for service in 2007, we can drive away after only a Lube Oil and Filter. Sure … that is going to happen!
Lube Oil and Filter
Generator Service – change oil and filter
Inspect brake pads (70% in very good condition)
New brakes, brake lines in 2005
Cooling system belts and hoses inspected and found to be in good condition.
Gear Vendor oil level (good at this time) and replace green indicator bulb.
Rear suspension and front chassis, morride suspension (all check out good at this time)
Leveling Jacks inspected. Pump has leak- tech advised replacement but we declined.
Transmission serviced, new fluid, filter, and gasket.
Inspected K & N Air Filter (clean and does not need service at this time)
New thermostat for hot water heater
Replaced the blower and fan on the furnace.
Replaced the broken steps with new, automatic double steps
Install new Banks Headers.
Labor Total: $ 1,470.00
Parts Total: $ 2, 256.48
Sub Total: $ 3,726.48
<$ 55.92> Less 1.5% discount
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Total due: $ 3,670.56
Remember, we said McKay does excellent work … we didn't say they were cheap!
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Our friend Andy buys storage units in arrears at auction as a hobby. This is his new building where he sorts, prices and stores his purchases. Here is just some of the furniture he had for sale out front. Andy's building is just across the street from Gloria and Lester's house and he usually participates in their two yard sales a year and he has been known to sell an item or two on e-Bay for fun.
11:26 AM Thursday, September 28, 2006
Hello again!
Sad to say, it was necessary to purchase a new computer because the hard drive on my faithful “Made by Randy” machine expired. As Randy cogitated, if we all had the time, (none of us did), he could install a new hard drive but I would nevertheless have a three-year-old computer when he was finished. I would still have to load all my software and find all my websites I use daily. We chose to wait and buy our new desktop (a whole lot less expensive) when we returned to Oregon to save about $35 dollars in sales tax in WA State.
As soon as Phil had all the wires hooked up to our new E-Machine from Wal*Mart, I began to try and remember all the programs I was using every day. We paid $348 which included the tower, the keyboard (I had been planning to buy a new one), two speakers (did not need these as my screen has built in speakers) and a mouse (did not need this either … I have a wonderful cordless). Ethel Honey (the name I will call this new desktop … after my Aunt Ethel) came on immediately and has been doing all we expect of her perfectly.
Microsoft Office 2003 was already loaded for a 60 day free trial and it is just enough different from my Microsoft Office 2000 to throw me off stride a little. My learning curve gets longer with each year … but I will get used to it … I know I will!
I continue to struggle with loading pictures on my blog. Blogger has a built in program but I am having trouble getting it to work for me. I did get one picture of Gloria’s squash art loaded but gave up on the second try. The download of my former picture program “Hello” confused me yesterday so I have drawn back to regroup. I promise, I will figure it out and get some more pictures posted soon.
Please be patient …………
PS: My sister, Robin and her husband Walt found us yesterday afternoon on a short road trip from CA via Wyoming to Shelton they were taking and we had a quickie visit. It's the second time they have tracked us down via our location on the Datastorm Users map. We are in Irrigon, Oregon for a few days. I need to work on this new computer and we need to get some laundry done. It is a nice quiet park close to the Columbia River. Weather is perfect! I will tell you about all the work we had done on our Penny the Pace soon.
Sad to say, it was necessary to purchase a new computer because the hard drive on my faithful “Made by Randy” machine expired. As Randy cogitated, if we all had the time, (none of us did), he could install a new hard drive but I would nevertheless have a three-year-old computer when he was finished. I would still have to load all my software and find all my websites I use daily. We chose to wait and buy our new desktop (a whole lot less expensive) when we returned to Oregon to save about $35 dollars in sales tax in WA State.
As soon as Phil had all the wires hooked up to our new E-Machine from Wal*Mart, I began to try and remember all the programs I was using every day. We paid $348 which included the tower, the keyboard (I had been planning to buy a new one), two speakers (did not need these as my screen has built in speakers) and a mouse (did not need this either … I have a wonderful cordless). Ethel Honey (the name I will call this new desktop … after my Aunt Ethel) came on immediately and has been doing all we expect of her perfectly.
Microsoft Office 2003 was already loaded for a 60 day free trial and it is just enough different from my Microsoft Office 2000 to throw me off stride a little. My learning curve gets longer with each year … but I will get used to it … I know I will!
I continue to struggle with loading pictures on my blog. Blogger has a built in program but I am having trouble getting it to work for me. I did get one picture of Gloria’s squash art loaded but gave up on the second try. The download of my former picture program “Hello” confused me yesterday so I have drawn back to regroup. I promise, I will figure it out and get some more pictures posted soon.
Please be patient …………
PS: My sister, Robin and her husband Walt found us yesterday afternoon on a short road trip from CA via Wyoming to Shelton they were taking and we had a quickie visit. It's the second time they have tracked us down via our location on the Datastorm Users map. We are in Irrigon, Oregon for a few days. I need to work on this new computer and we need to get some laundry done. It is a nice quiet park close to the Columbia River. Weather is perfect! I will tell you about all the work we had done on our Penny the Pace soon.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
6:56 AM Friday September 22, 2006
Short note...
My desktop computer has died. We are making a flying trip back up I-5 to Shelton this morning to deliver the tower to our personel guru, you may remember me mentioning Phil's cousin, Randy. He built this computer and until last night, it has worked perfectly (over two years). Hopefully, he will cure whatever malady has taken her out!
Of course, our friends Gloria & Les have a guest room for us to use ;-)
We will be leaving Penny the Pace in good hands here at McKay's Trucking.
BTW: I'm using the laptop ... quite a difference for me!
My desktop computer has died. We are making a flying trip back up I-5 to Shelton this morning to deliver the tower to our personel guru, you may remember me mentioning Phil's cousin, Randy. He built this computer and until last night, it has worked perfectly (over two years). Hopefully, he will cure whatever malady has taken her out!
Of course, our friends Gloria & Les have a guest room for us to use ;-)
We will be leaving Penny the Pace in good hands here at McKay's Trucking.
BTW: I'm using the laptop ... quite a difference for me!
Thursday, September 21, 2006
8:14 AM Thursday September 21, 2006
Waiting for our turn to go into the repair bay this morning .......
Thought for the day:
Don’t eat raw spinach ;-)
We continue our stay here at McKay’s Trucking in Albany, Oregon. Our “exhaust leak” turned out to be a header with a big hole and it was decided to replace rather than repair. Ouch! The new ones should arrive today.
Don’t eat raw spinach ;-)
We continue our stay here at McKay’s Trucking in Albany, Oregon. Our “exhaust leak” turned out to be a header with a big hole and it was decided to replace rather than repair. Ouch! The new ones should arrive today.
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A new set of stairs is on, the hot water tank received a new thermostat, the furnace has a new fan and the undercarriage has been inspected and the repair completed last year declared sound. Penny’s belts and hoses have been checked; she has had her lube, oil and filter, her brake lines inspected and her transmission and generator serviced. We don’t have to worry much about any moths left in the old wallet after this week!
Phil and I drove to Reedsport and Winchester Bay Oregon on Tuesday. Both places have significant genealogical interest for me as my mother went to high school, married and gave birth to her first born, my sister Robin while she lived there. We poked around the Discovery Center on the riverfront (excellent); went to the public library (found some great old pictures) and then visited the Coast Guard Museum in Winchester Bay. The lady in charge, Gaylan took us on a personal tour even though it was closed. She was a wealth of information about the area and her expertise will be very helpful.
Phil and I drove to Reedsport and Winchester Bay Oregon on Tuesday. Both places have significant genealogical interest for me as my mother went to high school, married and gave birth to her first born, my sister Robin while she lived there. We poked around the Discovery Center on the riverfront (excellent); went to the public library (found some great old pictures) and then visited the Coast Guard Museum in Winchester Bay. The lady in charge, Gaylan took us on a personal tour even though it was closed. She was a wealth of information about the area and her expertise will be very helpful.
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On Wednesday, we drove over to Sweet Home and Foster then up to Salem and back. Found a good restaurant for dinner in Albany. I had a great steak sandwich and Phil enjoyed his favorite, a deluxe cheeseburger!
Monday, September 18, 2006
7:53 PM Monday September 18, 2006
We arrived in Albany about 3:30 PM; the ride was pleasant and uneventful ... just the way we like them. There are full hookups outside McKay's Trucking and our Datastorm found the satellite--no problem. The mechanics will start to work on our girl at 10 AM tomorrow morning and if all goes well, expect to be finished in a couple days.
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The weather was warm and sunny the whole way south on the I-5 corridor. Penny ran like a top although she is a bit noisy because of her exhaust leak that will be fixed tomorrow.
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Phil and I are both pooped and I'm going to turn in early tonight (I think Phil is already asleep on the couch)!
Sunday, September 17, 2006
9:47 PM Sunday September 17, 2006
Well folks, Monday is the big day. After nearly three and a half months in Shelton Washington, tomorrow morning, Penny the Pace will be freed from her landlines. We will wave goodbye to our dear friends, Gloria and Les and our much loved home on wheels will point her pinstriped nose south. With The Lone Ranger tagging along behind, Penny will do her best to deliver us to Albany Oregon before the sun goes down. Once there, we will announce our arrival to our favorite RV garage--McKay Trucking and back her into a space within their secure, chain-link fenced parking lot for the night.
Tuesday morning, they will take a copy of our to do list and go to work on Penny’s yearly physical checkup. How long we will be in the area depends on the availability of any parts needed and if McKay’s mechanics hit any “glitches” along the way. As far as we know, there is nothing serious or dangerous to be repaired but it’s never over until the fat lady sings, right? Our wonderful Penny the Pace is 15 years young and if she requires a nip here or a tuck there, we will make certain she gets the attention she needs.
Hopefully, we will have our satellite Internet connection in the evenings and I will be able to keep you up to date. If not, I will get back on-line ASAP.
Tuesday morning, they will take a copy of our to do list and go to work on Penny’s yearly physical checkup. How long we will be in the area depends on the availability of any parts needed and if McKay’s mechanics hit any “glitches” along the way. As far as we know, there is nothing serious or dangerous to be repaired but it’s never over until the fat lady sings, right? Our wonderful Penny the Pace is 15 years young and if she requires a nip here or a tuck there, we will make certain she gets the attention she needs.
Hopefully, we will have our satellite Internet connection in the evenings and I will be able to keep you up to date. If not, I will get back on-line ASAP.
This past Wednesday we celebrated Lester's birthday with a cake and ice cream party. We also celebrated my sister, Dixie and her husband Paul's 33rd wedding anniversary but my picture of their white layer cake didn't turn out. Both cakes were DEE-licious! We played cards ("31" aka "KNOCK") until the wee hours and the BIG winner was ME! The rookie ... how about that? 
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
9:45 AM Wednesday September 13, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESTER!
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We were up early this past Sunday and on the road before sunrise. Heading north on Highway 101 with the little town of Sequim, about two hours away as our destination, we traveled to an on-site estate auction. The deceased was an antique dealer who had been in the business for 35 years and the inventory was impressive. We accompanied Gloria and Les (semi-retired dealers) and my sister, Dixie and her husband Paul who are now and have been in the business for over 30 years.
Obviously, Phil and I have no room for antiques in Penny the Pace so our interest was to watch my sister, Dixie and her husband Paul at their first auction. Lots of big money was flying around as dealers from all over the northwest did their best to out bid each other. Dixie sat on her paddle until the really high-end pieces were gone but jumped right in when the big lots started moving through. When all was said and done, every inch of the vehicles were packed full and when on the way home we stopped for dinner at the Chimacum Café (In the tiny community of Chimacum—good food!) Dixie told us she enjoyed the experience. It will be interesting to see if they liked it well enough to go to another one.
Obviously, Phil and I have no room for antiques in Penny the Pace so our interest was to watch my sister, Dixie and her husband Paul at their first auction. Lots of big money was flying around as dealers from all over the northwest did their best to out bid each other. Dixie sat on her paddle until the really high-end pieces were gone but jumped right in when the big lots started moving through. When all was said and done, every inch of the vehicles were packed full and when on the way home we stopped for dinner at the Chimacum Café (In the tiny community of Chimacum—good food!) Dixie told us she enjoyed the experience. It will be interesting to see if they liked it well enough to go to another one.
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