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It's 8:18 AM EST, ☁️ Overcast, 60°F, Humidity 85%, Wind 14 mph SW
Yesterday was another extraordinary day weatherwise. I think this long stretch of good weather is coming to an end, and more normal november weather is just around the corner.
After my morning routine, I brought the motor home over to the mechanic. I walked back home, and packed my Kia to go back to the campsite and finish off securing the place for winter. I picked up breakfast on the way up and enjoyed it out on the porch.
Most of what was left to do was minor. I stowed away the large tarp, and I briefly considered turning one of the trailers around so its tow bar would face south like the other two, but decided against it. Too much effort.
Then I began to clean up the cabin. I pulled in the solar cords, and took out all the plugs from the battery box. I moved everything out of the way so I could ride the mower into the cabin. Once I got the mower in place, I took out the battery to put it on a trickle charger here at home. I took the old push mower and stored it in the shed, while I took the push mower that works and stored it in the cabin against the riding mower. I took the tarp and laid it out to dry before folding it and stowing it in the floorboard of the riding mower. I moved the cot and a couple of chairs into the corner behind the riding mower. I swept the floor, and I left the corner table up as well as my zero gravity chair. If I want to go up during the day for a getaway, there's plenty of room to sit and write or whatever. I brought out the heating element for the propane tank so there is heat available. Everything inside and out now looks very tidy and ready for winter.
The mechanic called just as I was getting set to leave, so it was good timing. I got there about 3:15 or so, and the bill for state inspection, checking the air pressure on all the tires, and installing 8 spark plugs to fix the misfirings, cost $592. Their labor rate is up to $105/hr. I actually think that's not too bad. I brought it home, backed it into the back of the driveway, and it now awaits its winterizing session.
I took DW to get her vegetables from the coop. She's opted to get her share on a week-by-week basis. Once we came home, I sat on the couch to rest and pass the time with a few small tasks. I set up an appointment for next week for my podcast, and sent some documents to my financial advisor in preparation for meeting him next week. Then I watched a Sidetrack Adventure video on a lost road in San Diego. Dinner was leftover sausage and lentil soup.
I futzed around on FB Marketplace for a bit, then I caught up on all the election news. I decided after a bit to check out Turner Classic Movies, and I ended up watching Life of Brian, which I had seen when it first came out but didn't remember much of. The movie took me to kitchen cleanup and bedtime at 11:10 PM.
That's all for now. 'Til We Meet Again!