This summer Reggie, Roger and RVSue are off the road. While awaiting the arrival of sister, Nancy, and her dog, Marg, from Florida, repairs and maintenance are being completed on their newly purchased home in Arizona.
The photos in this post were taken in July 2016 at a boondock between Salida and Buena Vista, Colorado. For more information and photos, see “Free camps in the forest below Mt. Antero” and subsequent posts.
Wednesday, June 27 in Arizona
Mike the Roofer is here to pressure-wash the roof and to unload materials for resurfacing. Of course, Reggie and Roger go berserk when early this morning he opens the backyard gate and backs in his utility trailer.
I’m keeping the crew inside because the roofer cannot back his pickup completely through the gate due to the length of his utility trailer, which means the gate is open.
Hearing someone walking around on the roof, the sound magnified in an empty house with tile floors, causes the crew even more alarm.
The crew must investigate!
With Reggie and Roger suited up in their harnesses, I walk them outside on-leash. They sniff the roofer’s vehicle and trailer. We walk the perimeter of the yard.
I want them to look at the roof to see who is up there. They met Mike the roofer when he was in our house a few days ago. However, they don’t look up.
Oh well, they’re much calmer having sniffed the tires.
“See? Everything is fine. No big deal. Come on, let’s go for a walk.”
By the time we walk a third of the way around the block, we’re ready to turn back. It’s only 7:30 a.m. and the heat is building fast. Temperatures are predicted to reach 102 degrees, possibly more.
When we return to the house, Mike has the pressure-washer going on the roof. Inside it makes a steady hum. This doesn’t bother the crew. Whenever Mike stops the washer and walks around on the roof, his footsteps set the boys off.
This is going to be a long morning. Not complaining. I’m in an air conditioned house, not working on a roof.
Remember the PTVs transmission problem?
To recap:
The PTV had a transmission rebuild in May. Much to my dismay, it didn’t completely eliminate the difficulty of shifting into “drive.” This shifting problem occurs when first starting up in the morning and only when no auto mechanic is around.
Somehow the PTV’s transmission knows whenever a mechanic comes near.
To update:
Almost two months have passed since the rebuild. The shifting to “drive” is still wonky on occasion first thing in the morning, but not nearly as often or as badly as previously. Methinks the hot weather may have something to do with the improvement.
This afternoon . . .
All the roofing supplies unloaded and the pressure-washing completed, Mike the Roofer leaves at lunchtime to take his utility trailer home. When he returns, I let the boys outside because the gate can remain closed. They are thrilled to be around Mike and I’m thrilled not to have them pestering me.
One hundred degrees!
Undoubtedly it’s hotter on that roof. And hotter still when one is working.
Mike takes a break and tells me a neighbor came by a while ago and asked him if he’d do some work for her. Tradesmen are in short supply.
“Hey! Don’t be talking with the neighbors! I found you first!” I protest half-joking, half-serious.
(Another neighbor tells me he’s still waiting for a call-back to his messages about resurfacing his roof. Mike is booked several weeks out.)
Thursday, June 28
Mike arrives at 5:30 and starts work right away. He has another man coming to help with the job. I ask about the thunderstorm predicted for this weekend and he explains the timing will be okay.
“After it sets up for three hours, it’s waterproof.”
Summer in southern Arizona, living in a house, taking care of business. That’s where the crew and I are right now. What about you?
rvsue
UPDATE ON SITUATION IN EASTPOINT, FLORIDA
“This morning wxtl.com and the Miami Herald reported investigations had shown the department of wildlife and fishing had ordered a controlled burn that was the cause of the fire, and ADDED that the state will grant $5000 to each household whose home was destroyed. Those residents need to apply for the funds and can begin doing that today.
The state will not demand those receiving the grant account for how they spend it, even though they stated it’s being given for use towards temporary housing and other things already being offered by charitable organizations.
At least now those who lost everything will have some money to start over again. So far that is the best news I have read concerning this matter, thank God those affected are being given some hope that they have not had until now.” — “weather,” a longtime blogorino
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ABOUT FRANKLIN’S PROMISE COALITION
Blogorino Geri sent me this email:
“Hi Sue! I just spoke face to face with a representative from Franklin’s Promise! . . . She says every penny donated to the Fire victims thru Franklin’s Promise Coalition goes directly to the victims. Whether it’s to replace clothing, food or medications, they are giving the money to the victims. They are also helping to find housing and helping with the first months rent.
Also found out that FEMA trailers are no longer being used for any disasters! They were so poorly constructed that the government quit buying them!
So, here is the mailing address in case anyone feels like donating:
Franklin’s Promise Coalition, P.O. Box 192, Apalachicola, FL 32320
I actually used to work for Franklin’s Promise when I first moved here! They do a lot of good for this county!” — Geri
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