When I was an U.S. Foreign Service Officer serving overseas one event we always looked forward to was the Marine Ball celebrating the birthday of the U.S. Marines. Sunday was the 238th birthday of this proud member of the U.S. Armed Forces and we wish all Marines a happy birthday. The Marines have a saying that once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi.
Today is Veterans Day and we honor veterans of all the services who are serving now and those who came before them. Without their sacrifices, we could not remain a free nation.
Thanks to all veterans out there.
I got up early and drove the car to a tire repair garage and they immediately took off the tire and removed a 2 inch screw from the tire. In went a plug to patch the tire and I was out of there in 20 minutes with only $8 missing from my wallet. Great service and a fair price.
We stopped at the Tucson Truck Terminal (TTT) to fill the diesel tanks since they had an advertised price of $3.67/gallon. When I pulled up to the pump, it read $3.83/gallon. Gerry went in to check with the cashier and she said for units over 26,000 lbs it was the higher price. Why? Because they can charge it. No problem, we drove across the street to the brand new Pilot station and filled up for $3.73/gallon. Guess who we will patronize in the future.
We arrived at CCRV in Tucson today and have signed up for 5 months. It is about 89 degrees outside and we are sitting in the cool comfort of our a/c. Yes, it is a dry heat.
Time for a beer and some relaxation. Life is good.
Glad you arrived safely! I am surprised you signed up for 5 months...I thought the last time we talked you were hoping to leave in February and head to Florida for a few months...then again like you tell me all the time...we'll be there when we'll be there and when traveling in an RV you have to be ready for change! Either way enjoy your 2nd home location along with your west coast friends and we will talk to you soon!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you made it to CCRV safely. Hope too you both soon.
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