This morning I began installing stainless steel turnbuckles and U-bolts on each end of the aluminum rod to add more support to the mudflap. It took longer than expected as there was a very limited area where I could install the U-bolts on the RV that would work for attaching the turnbuckles to the aluminum support rod. The last u-bolt area had an extra metal section which left very little room to work. Tightening the bolts took a very long time. I could not use the standard ratchet and the ratchet wrench only had enough space to tighten the nut 1 "click" at a time. It took about 40 "clicks" to make 1 rotation of the nut - thus a long time on my back with my arm in the air. I thought I was sore after the initial installation yesterday. This may be worse.
Hopefully the turnbuckles will prevent the rod (actually 1" square tubing) from breaking the next time we encounter excessive slush build-up similiar to what "did in" the original "Dirt Skirt".
Charlotte spent some time during the day working on embroidering a tea towel set. she hopes to complete it in time to give as a gift tomorrow. We are invited to a steak BBQ by one of our neighbours tomorrow evening.
We had tickets for the "Steak Supper at 5 pm. I believe this will be the last for the season. We sat with some folks who had just arrived a few weeks ago. The food and the conversation were both excellent!
After the meal we crossed the road to shop at Basha's. We spent less than $60.00. Our saving with their loyalty card was over $30.00. When RVing in an area we always pick up the loyalty card. When only passing through an area we tell the cashier we are RVers and they usually have one at the cash and will give us the discount. It's like automatic coupon shopping.
It will be early to bed tonight. Working in the heat has taken it's toll!
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