Again, another cool start to the day. It will reach 70 F later in the afternoon. Low humidity (for Florida @ 31%) and clear, sunny skies.) Tomorrow will be about 10 F warmer as the "Cold Front" moves on.
The usual lazy start to a Sunday with CBS Sunday Morning. It is good to have relatively good news compared to the regular local TV News down here.
We have been checking the hot water tank lately because the Pressure Relief Valve was leaking the other day. The water seemed warm, not hot. so Charlotte checked outside and found the tank was leaking again. I went outside and popped the valve open to let it drain. This should flush out any sediment that might be caught in the spring. It stopped leaking. I then turned the tank back on.
A re-check after 10 minutes and found it leaking again. I called Camping World and they had that part in stock. We left to pick it up.
Just a perfect day for a convertible ride. I picked up the part at Camping World and since we were in the neighbourhood we went to the Marion Market, just down the road. We would check with the vendor we talked to a few days ago. Perhaps she had received some Corelle "Black Orchid" tableware. Charlotte soon returned empty handed,
I asked Charlotte if she should would like to do a little shopping at The Landing in The Villages. Of course, you know the answer (grin),
To avoid the 6 lanes of traffic on US-27/441 I took a right at the next light and headed over to US-301. Much nicer driving. 4 lanes with light traffic. We continued down to CR-466 which we took to Morse Blvd and the The Landing.
Most of the street parking was filled blocks away from the main square; however, I got lucky and found a spot right on the square. Even though it was more than 2 hours before the daily live music was to begin, there were folks already sitting in their chairs in the square.
Charlotte found 4 nice T's similar to the one she was wearing at the IZOD store.
She paused outside her next stop to admire the dogs. There are always dozens of pets walking their owners somewhere around the square (grin).
Charlotte soon found a few additional items. Then we were on our way back up the street.
Overcome by thirst, we stopped at Johnny Rockets to replenish. The nice weather had the outdoor tables filled, so we went inside.
Charlotte had a Root Beer Float and I. the "Butterfinger". Shakes alway come with a filled glass and the mixer container almost half filled.
Now that we were hydrated we headed back to the RV. It was still perfect convertible driving weather that included the pleasure of whiffing the orange blossoms along the way.
Back at the RV it was time to replace the hot water heater temperature-pressure safety valve (Red Arrow).
No such luck! Unfortunately, I cannot get the leverage necessary on the valve to turn it so that it will unscrew from the tank. I have an idea on how to "Mickey Mouse" a solution that will help me remove it from the tank.
Urban Dictionary: "Mickey Mouse" = Repaired in an unsuitable fashion. Duct taped together or
jury-rigged. (I use this definition when describing a really "Crappy" fix.)
Otherwise:
Bill's Dictionary: "Mickey Mouse" = Making a repair using an innovative solution utilizing materials
at hand or easily located. (I use it as a synonym for "MacGyver"). Since I have
used this definition years before MacGvyer appeared on TV, I believe it is eligible
as "Godfathered" definition.
Tomorrow, when Ace Hardware, across the street from the RV Park opens I will try to find the few pieces needed to make my unique tool.
That about sums it up for today.
Just a perfect day for a convertible ride. I picked up the part at Camping World and since we were in the neighbourhood we went to the Marion Market, just down the road. We would check with the vendor we talked to a few days ago. Perhaps she had received some Corelle "Black Orchid" tableware. Charlotte soon returned empty handed,
I asked Charlotte if she should would like to do a little shopping at The Landing in The Villages. Of course, you know the answer (grin),
To avoid the 6 lanes of traffic on US-27/441 I took a right at the next light and headed over to US-301. Much nicer driving. 4 lanes with light traffic. We continued down to CR-466 which we took to Morse Blvd and the The Landing.
Most of the street parking was filled blocks away from the main square; however, I got lucky and found a spot right on the square. Even though it was more than 2 hours before the daily live music was to begin, there were folks already sitting in their chairs in the square.
Charlotte found 4 nice T's similar to the one she was wearing at the IZOD store.
She paused outside her next stop to admire the dogs. There are always dozens of pets walking their owners somewhere around the square (grin).
Charlotte soon found a few additional items. Then we were on our way back up the street.
Overcome by thirst, we stopped at Johnny Rockets to replenish. The nice weather had the outdoor tables filled, so we went inside.
Charlotte had a Root Beer Float and I. the "Butterfinger". Shakes alway come with a filled glass and the mixer container almost half filled.
Now that we were hydrated we headed back to the RV. It was still perfect convertible driving weather that included the pleasure of whiffing the orange blossoms along the way.
Back at the RV it was time to replace the hot water heater temperature-pressure safety valve (Red Arrow).
No such luck! Unfortunately, I cannot get the leverage necessary on the valve to turn it so that it will unscrew from the tank. I have an idea on how to "Mickey Mouse" a solution that will help me remove it from the tank.
Urban Dictionary: "Mickey Mouse" = Repaired in an unsuitable fashion. Duct taped together or
jury-rigged. (I use this definition when describing a really "Crappy" fix.)
Otherwise:
Bill's Dictionary: "Mickey Mouse" = Making a repair using an innovative solution utilizing materials
at hand or easily located. (I use it as a synonym for "MacGyver"). Since I have
used this definition years before MacGvyer appeared on TV, I believe it is eligible
as "Godfathered" definition.
Urban Dictionary: "MacGyver"
v. 1. To use ingenuity to fix or remedy a problem using only the tools available at
hand.
2. To jury-rig
n. Someone who can cobble together solutions to problems using only the tools
available at hand.
Tomorrow, when Ace Hardware, across the street from the RV Park opens I will try to find the few pieces needed to make my unique tool.
That about sums it up for today.
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