October 30th - New Braunfels - Mathis Texas

October 30th   - New Braunfels  - Mathis Texas                                   Weather – Clear 7 C                       

Total Kilometers this trip – 7323.3                                                         Kilometers today - 250.0

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FIONA

Travel day today, we travelled from New Braunfels to Mathis Tx.

Things went smoothly until we stopped at a rest area, I decided to turn the bus off – dang if it would not start again.  I did not know we were this close to Mathis, otherwise I would not have stopped, but I did, we were 10 miles from home.  So I decided to run to Powell’s home to get some big blocks so I could keep the bus blocked up while I went underneath. 

I went and got the blocks and Vadie tried numerous times and I tried again before I put the blocks under, but to no avail.  I put the blocks under, got my tools out and was already to go under, I thought I had better try one last time – well if it did not start – how can I fix it if it ain’t broke GRRRRRR.

BUT – the engine purrs when it is running (knocking on wood – my head LOL)

Char had dinner ready for us, chicken and dumplings and stuffed mushroom caps, very delicious.

After dinner, Powell and I carved a pumpkin, my 6th year of carving and Powell's first carving.  It turned out very well

Special Person – Fiona – Happy Birthday lovely lady.  Sorry we could not call you as we did not have cell phone service – seems to be sporadic here, just like internet.