As we get close to shoving off from the Tropical Tip, there are going to be some "this is the last time we'll do this" events. Today, it was going to the storage unit where our RVs have lived when we weren't out in them. It has been a great storage unit: concrete floor, plenty of height, width, and length (we could fit the motorhome and the last pontoon boat in there with room to spare), 14' door (10' wide). The grounds around it used to be immaculate, but the folks who own, manage, and kept it up (they were neighbors here on our island) moved to east Texas. Whoever they have keeping an eye on things there doesn't take the same pride in how it looks. Still, the storage unit itself is great.
We had some other errands to take care of in Harlingen (close to where the storage unit is), so since we were there, we went to the storage unit, took out the last few things that were in it (mostly RV related), and brought Joan's Xmax home... it was hot (94º when I left the storage unit) - I rode it the 40 miles home while she was in air conditioned comfort in the Equinox. Still, it was a ride, and it has been hard getting those in recently.
The Xmax needed to come home so it can get into the cargo trailer for the trip to Arizona. So, this was the second to the last time we will go to the storage unit. The last thing in there is the motorhome, and it will come out on Sunday. We'll sweep it out, lock it up, and turn in the key.
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That 94º at the storage unit had a "feels like" temperature of 102º. Joan told me that when she checked weather in Phoenix last night it was 90º with a "feels like" temperature of 88º... that's kinda going the right direction. Can you tell I'm trying to put a positive spin on things?
That hot scooter ride took it out of me. Not sure what "it" is, but I'm going with body moisture. I re-hydrated after we got home. Then took a nap... first time I've gotten in a nap since before we left the Black Hills. Yes, my furry boy slept beside me, because... he's a good boy.
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We visited with the new owners today - helping them with how to get the power and cable/internet into their name. You don't want any interruption of service in this heat, as well as the smart stuff in the house.
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Joan is the planner. She is working on an itinerary for "how far" and "where to stop" for the night on our way to Phoenix. "But, Jim, haven't you make that trip a gazillion times?" Yes, but where we stop is dependent on when we can get out and how many days we have planned to make the drive. We'll nail things down as it gets closer.
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Harvest Moon...
If you said, "Neil Young, 1992," you get 15 bonus points. If you said, "Tonight's Full Moon is the 4th (and final) SuperMoon this year, also known as the Harvest Moon (the first full moon of the fall season)," you get an additional 25 bonus points.
I was out for a walk this evening. My camera gear is packed away, but my iPhone did an OK job... especially if you like seeing some palm tree fronds in the image...
Not the dramatic moon detail that I sometimes post of the full moon, but you may know what they say about the best camera: the best camera is the camera you have with you. ;-)
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