Wow, the end of the trip is pretty much here. Today is a sad day, especially knowing that I will do nothing but drive for the next two. I made Bill is last “good” breakfast: soft boiled eggs, toast, bacon and fruit. Did some extra bacon for BLT’s tomorrow on the road for lunch. Then we headed into town, but on the way I called the welder that we’d been given and luckily he answered and said he could come out in half an hour. Bill went ahead and took me to the Unclaimed luggage store and he looked a bit and left to meet the welder. $100 later the hitch plate is now permanently part of the king pin, so at least we won’t have to worry about making a 90 degree turn. I do sometimes get in a pickle and need all the help I can get!
Bill came back for me and I only found a Cleveland t-shirt for him and some clothes for Shiloh, although they have tons of merchandise, from high dollar name brand to things you’d find in Wal-Mart. The pricing is based on the condition as there is a lot of new merchandise. They had designer purses with tags still on them for several hundred dollars that were about half the retail price. Lots of electronics, sporting goods, luggage (of course), 60% clothing, shoes, jewelry, books, toys. It was unreal. I did find out they also get damaged lots or discontinued lots from Sam’s Club. They have an Annex that carries the bedding, kitchen, tools,etc.. We wanted to go to the craft/antique/junk sale that was down around the town square. Found a parking space and walked ¾ around and had lunch at the bakery. We each had a chicken salad sandwich, bag of chips, pickle spear and soda for $4. We thought that was a deal. Then I got us each a couple of cookies to go and we shared a donut filled with cream cheese. Doughnuts are one of my very favorite foods. There is no bringing home donuts because I can’t leave them alone. So that was a real treat. I drool just thinking about the smell in that shop!
We finished our trip around the square with only a few small purchases. Bill dropped me back off at the Unclaimed Luggage Store while he went to fill up the fuel for our trip tomorrow. I went first to the Annex building and got 2 of the little blankets like on an airline but these are southwest design, perfect for the ottoman and chair where Xena likes to lie. Checked out the ladies clothing this time but didn’t find any prettier tops in the color I wanted than I’ve seen elsewhere. Someone needs to stop making such ugly fabric and even uglier styles. Bill found a paperback book. We stopped at Piggly Wiggly on the way back for fruit and water.
After watching a bit of TV, Bill took a nap to offset his getting up at 5:30. We decided to go to a matinee, so went to see A-Team. We liked it. Sure reminds you of the old TV show. Left us with the idea they could make a sequel. For dinner we had ham I had frozen and brought, leftover potato salad and various raw veggies. Trying to empty the fridge and freezer so there’s not so much to carry in when we get home. Bill considered going out for Mexican but decided not to leave the pets any longer.
I did the dishes and we needed to de-grease and re-grease the hitch. That is such a nasty job. That is some thick gooey grease. Then Bill took the patriotic lanterns down and I put the inside stuff all away til another red, white and blue holiday. We watched TV till Bill was too tired and now I’m trying to totally catch up and post my journal and some photos. AND dreading the drive tomorrow.
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