Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Maintenance

Thought you might like to see a Texas Hill Country sunrise.



And then we have the foggy mists rising off a small channel of the Guadalupe River.



Even vagabonds must attend to maintenance from time to time. The coach of an RV needs attention just as the old bricks and sticks home did. And the van part likes to be taken care of as well, just like my little Montana four wheel drive did. So with the help of my host, who is a handyman supreme, we went through all the little odds and ends of maintenance to make sure the venture can continue to move safely forward.

The roof leak persists, and we are looking for just the right material to apply to that area of my roof around the TV antenna to seal it up tight. If you have been travelling along with me, you might recall that I have been applying silicone sealer every time I dry out after a heavy rain. After many layers, I still haven't sealed the leak.

But after many rainstorms, I do know where to place the container to catch the leak on the inside. :-)

I had an opportunity to see more of small town Texas yesterday as we searched for the right roof sealer. Kerrville is a pretty town lying along the Guadalupe River. It is small enough to be friendly but large enough to offer social and cultural opportunities. It's becoming a popular retirement area because it has a very mild winter climate. I am sorry that I am not here late enough in the spring to see it in its green glory.

Kerrville had a stiff breeze while I was doing laundry and I had the great opportunity of hanging it out on a clothesline! What sweet dreams to fall asleep with my head on outdoors-fresh pillowcases.

And tomorrow is a new day.

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