Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Disappointed

Life has a way of throwing curve balls at you doesn’t it.? We had planned to be at the lake from today through next Monday. However, we have been up there the last two evenings after Dennis got off work, packing everything back into the truck from the new trailer. Remember the mice? Camping World, where we bought the trailer, offered to pay for a pest control company to go out and exterminate for us, but the problem is that no one goes out that far from town. Since we trapped eight mice between Saturday and Monday night, they have decided we have an infestation in the underbelly of the trailer. Camping World is picking up the trailer tomorrow morning and taking it back to their shop to remove the whole bottom of the trailer and clean it out. We have no idea how long this is going to take or if we will even get it back to use during September before we go to Omaha. We are quite disappointed. It was a lot of work to get it set up on the spot semi-permanently. Dennis and Paul worked tirelessly all day Saturday and all afternoon Sunday. Extra jacks were put underneath for stabilization, the sewer was hooked up permanently, the landscaping was put back in the front. Oh well. It is what it is, as our son-in-law Brad says.

Also, this morning was my MRI. It was to be done with contrast so they had to insert an IV. Eight needle sticks later they finally found a vein. Oh, how I hate getting IVs. Now the waiting game starts to find out what the results are.

On a brighter note I have gotten some knitting done this week. Here’s what has been accomplished.

Two baby hats and two pair of socks for the hospital. The beautiful flower is a house (trailer) warming gift from some neighbors at the lake. I had to bring it home because everything had to be removed from the trailer. Isn’t it pretty?

Two more dish cloths are complete, with another on the needles.

Four pair of mittens for the children. I have another pair almost done. I have been naughty and have procrastinated on these this year. Now I need to become a mitten factory in order to give them a decent amount by October. I figure if I spend most of my time on these mittens I should be able to have at least 60 or 70 pair done by the time they need them.

I also have a pair of socks on the needles for a Christmas gift that needs to be done by Thanksgiving when our family gets together.

That’s about it for us. Our entire weekend and week so far has been tied up in the new trailer. Many, many times we have wondered what have we done? Right now we would happily take our old trailer and it’s small space back. Unfortunately, that isn’t an option. I know when they get this problem taken care of it will be a beautiful trailer that we will love as much as our old one. It really is frustrating though, when we are limited on the amount of time we can spend at the lake using it.  We used to be able to go out as soon as the snow melted and stay until it snowed again in the fall. Now they’re pretty strict on the May 1 through October 1.  Our thought is we may not be able to use it at all this year. It depends on how long they take to get it back to us. We’re leaving for Omaha the third week in September. We will have to either winterize it before we leave or the first weekend we’re back.  Oh well. Enough of that. First world problems and all. Ha!!  I know many people have a lot more pressing issues, it’s just a bit disappointing.

Our 41st wedding anniversary is this Sunday, September 1. We’ll have to think of something fun to do since we won’t be camping. There is a dance that night at the resort that we may go out just to watch the fun.  Or maybe will actually go out to dinner. We very rarely do that on our anniversary because it almost always falls on Labor Day weekend.  Whatever we do, as long as I’m with Dennis, everything will be wonderful.

I hope you are all having a wonderful week enjoying the last bit of summer.

“Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and splendor, for everything in Heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.”  First Chronicles 29:11

Blessings always,
Betsy

19 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry for all your camper troubles. We are searching for a "new" used camper and I'll be sure to check every nook and cranny for mouse droppings! Your flowers are beautiful and hopefully they will be back in your camper very soon.

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  2. How frustrating! Happy Anniversary, and may your gift be getting your trailer back pest-free so you'll have time to enjoy it this summer.

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  3. *H*A*P*P*Y* * *A*N*N*I*V*E*R*S*A*R*Y*!*!* to you both! I'm sorry about the mouse issue but glad that Camping World is standing behind their product and are going to get it taken care of. Maybe they'll do it fast? Hope so. I'm so impressed with all your finished projects! Amazing! Hang in there my friend, it will all work out. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  4. You and Dennis always amaze me with the great amount of work you get done!! The trailer situation is disappointing, and I hope it is successfully resolved rapidly. I admire the projects that have flown off your knitting needles this week. I thought you had decided not to make mittens this year and am impressed with your goal and production thus far! I love the verse you shared. Happy Anniversary!!
    Love and hugs to you and Dennis.

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  5. Frustrating times for sure but thankful that Camping World is helping solve the problem with the mice in your trailer. HaPpY Anniversary to you both. Have a great time together whatever you do!❤ We're probably going to see Overcomer 🎥 this weekend. Hugs and blessings and hopefully MRI results come soon and are helpful in figuring out the problems you're having. 😏🌷

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  6. Oh, no. What a terrible shame. I hope you have a happy anniversary in spite of the disappointment.

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  7. Hi precious Betsy.. you're daily in my prayers.. sometimes more than once as the Lord is good "reminderer" 😉
    Must confess bern praying much more MRI and results of it and alleviating help from issues with cortisone versus Botox.. prayed re meece.. but nkt as much... so praise indeed the camper folk are going to do a thorough pest removal (as they should, but doesnt mean it happens). Let's pray they're speedy Gonzales on doing it cos they need your trailer space in their yard and move it out pronto to the Lake. God is faithful and "He is Able".. :Able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think according to the power that lieth within us.."
    Loving all your knits.. some very pretty yarn.
    And pray your Anniversary is very happy and you get to go out for it.
    My Wonderful Words latest blog post might bless you in light of all youve been through, dear sis.
    Thanks for being a blessing, and may God bless you too.
    And every blessing of Lord upon you.
    Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x

    {Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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  8. Betsy I'm sorry that happened. I'll pray that the Lord will allow the trailer to be returned and all that icky vermin be gone. Your mittens and dishcloths look great. I want to wish you both a Happy Anniversary and I'll be praying for good MRI results.

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  9. So sorry about your trailer! That's awful and after all the time, money and work you've put into it. Glad they are taking care of it for you but it's still a lot of work for you and Dennis. I hope you enjoy your anniversary! Congratulations! I hope the MRI comes back fine....I'd quit having all those tests if I were you! LOL! One of these days they're going to find something and then you will really be upset! I pray it all comes out good! Blessings to you and Dennis on your anniversary and every day!
    Hugs~Sam
    P.S. Love all your knitting and your flower is so pretty!

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  10. So sorry for all the troubles. Hope you have a very happy anniversary on Sunday. Wishing you and Dennis all the best.

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  11. Praying for you as you wait for test results and for the rodent remedy. It is easy to second thought yourself-don't do it. You made a thoughtful/prayerful decision and it is still a good one. Have a good anniversary dinner together this weekend!

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  12. Oh Betsy! I am so sorry about the trailer. But, better to get it taken care of if it is an infestation. Geeze! I hope they can get it back to you pronto so you can use it a bit before going to Omaha. Happy Anniversary to you and Dennis!

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  13. Oh, for goodness sake! That is AWFUL about those sickening mice. I HATE them. Since reading your last post and the recommendations, I went out and bought eight bars of Irish Spring soap and cut them into pieces and Zach and I put them in drawers and cupboards!! LOL! It was good for the soap business! They made my husband really, really sick one time, and we think it was the hanta virus. They had built a nest in a seldom-used closet, and we didn't know it. I will never forget the horrors of trying to get rid of them. I do hope the camper place will do right by you and also that they will hurry up, so you can still enjoy time at the lake before winter. Oh, my, what an ordeal you have been through! I am SO thankful God brought you through the MRI, and I am believing alongside you for excellent results, in Jesus' name!

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  14. That would be disappointing. Such a pretty new trailer and then discovering all the mice. Hope you get it back real soon. 60 or 70 pairs of mittens done!!! 6 or 7 pairs sounds like a lot to me. :) Those are the prettiest dish cloths I've ever seen. Glad you are done with the MRI. That was a lot of needle sticks. Happy anniversary.

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  15. oh you are right you and your dear dennis will celebrate ! Your mittens and those darling washcloths are fabulous Bless you both. ideas: candles and champagne
    drive in movie
    mass and new vows between just you two!

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  16. I am sorry to read of your camper problems. Thankful that I do have a good vein for needle poke. Hope you have a wonderful anniversary just being together and a safe trip to Omaha. Nancy

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  17. Nice to see you are being very productive with your knitting. What a shame about the new camper. Hopefully they can get it cleaned up rather quickly. The needle poking definitely does not sound like fun. Take care and have a wonderful anniversary whatever you do.

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  18. Happy Anniversary Betsy! So sorry to hear they had to take your beautiful trailer back and work on it. It is frustrating but surely you want it perfect so you can enjoy it for a long time. Wonderful job on all your knitting.

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  19. Happy Anniversary! Hope you had a wonderful celebration.

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