I
did get the batteries in the truck replaced a few days after I
purchased them, It was not a big job but I was surprised to find sand
under the batteries on the tray. This is from the wind storm we had
back in October while camped in Panamint Valley. The sand obviously
got into everywhere so I still find it when I move or change anything
on the truck or RV.
I
got the pole beans planted in the garden and they are breaking
through the ground.
I
have been putting down cardboard on the garden pathways to keep the
weeds down and then covering them with bark. It makes nice paths. The
cardboard and bark will eventually breakdown and supply future mulch
to the garden. It is the lazy man’s way to garden and I am all
about doing it the easy way.
We
have had a small amount of rain in the past two weeks. Mostly less
than a half inch each time. Every little bit helps but usually we get
wind after the rain and the benefits of the rain are lost due to the
wind.
I
mentioned that temperatures were rising and the last two days are an
example of that. Yesterday was around 90 degrees and today was over
80. I don’t think it will last however but day time highs for the
next week will be around 75 degrees, Still nice enough for me.
Next
week is dedicated to getting all my Rancheros equipment rounded up
and checked out. The propane stove and BBQ need checking and I am
trying to decide if I need my neighbors camp stove out of his old RV.
I have borrowed it for the last two years and it is useful but also
more equipment to take along as I need an extra propane tank to use
with it. Still deciding on that. Using it does give me more options
for cooking.
May
will be a busy month for us. After I am through with the Rancheros we
are camping with a few friends for several more days. As long as the
RV is out of the yard we might as well use it. We get home around the
middle of the month then fly to Houston to attend our grandson’s
High School graduation. Hard to believe that much time has passed. We
will return after Memorial Day.
A flower from our yard. It is a Monkey Paw. I have never seen one this big.
