Tuesday Feb 25th

Nice day today.  The temp said it was hot, but it felt much milder, just like a nice summer day back in GP. 
  We did some running around to get some supplies.  Went to Harbor Freight and got a shop vac, a step stool and a pair of saw horses.  We split the order so each got a free gift with my coupons plus I used a 25% off coupon for the shop vac.  My free gift was a 25 ft tape measure and Marg got a multi meter.  Then it was on to Home Depot where we got supplies to fill cracks and holes.  Also got some trim pieces and other odds and ends, well $85 worth.
  We got back to the park model late morning and there were people cruising by looking for an opportunity to help.  I pulled the carpet out and then the underlay.  It was in pretty good condition actually and it is still laying on the driveway.  Curtis and the guys from the park stopped by to get the hide-a-bed and Marg convinced them to take the 2 recliner chairs and the 4 kitchen chairs.  Gary said something like I sure must be glad I bought the place furnished, or at least everyone else is.  Pretty funny anyway.  Marg & Linda pulled staples left from the underlay, most of the rest of the time, while I took out the gripper edge.  The shop vac got a good workout.  We had a few more visitors and tours to conduct again today.  We knew the floor was soft in one area and when we got the carpet out found a few nasty surprises in the floor that will take some extra time to deal with.  While this was happening Kenny & Jerry went to a recycle place and got a screen door for the patio door set.  I had mention that we were missing the screen and would need to find one.  I had called a supplier and he was set to make us one for $220, but I wanted to look around a bit; well it's not a problem any longer.  At lunch time Kenny & Doris called us over, they had picked up Dairy Queen, so the 3 of us joined them for burgers, fries and sundaes.  When I tried to pay him, Kenny just said that we were going to get some help and better get used to the idea.  Good friends.
  Marg went out to get a broom and other things she needed and the Chevrolet dealer called to say our part was in.  The tension bar in the trunk broke and we had to order one, it makes the trunk feel light and keeps it from falling on your head when its open.  Got away late in the afternoon and on the way to the dealership the car started acting up.  Not entirely sure what the problem is, but I suspect something serious.  Anyway it was really bad by the time we  got to the dealership, so we left the car and they gave us a ride back to the rv park.  This is almost one of those perfect storm things, the car sensed we were on the way to the car hospital, so got sick.  Can hardly wait to hear the diagnosis, I' certain they will say - just bring the cheque book.  Sure hope the car isn't tied up too many days as we really need it right now.  Oh well tomorrow Marg is with the gamblin' gals [one has a daughter here from Michigan] and I have golf and best of all we both have rides.
  Got several invitations today, an open house party, a dutch oven desert party, a pool party [water aerobics couples], all this week I think.  Speed bumps on my work plan, perhaps.  My wife is pretty popular in the park.
  Went to bingo tonight and Marg had a win, so the day ended on a positive note.