Name that tool !!

Name that tool (on the left).

No, not ice tongs from decades past!!

Get smart !!

Get smart!! No, not the TV show of decades past!! This old lady went to Napa Auto Supply for tongs to lift the battery from the box on the tongue of the T@B. From another T@B owner, I was encouraged to remove the battery for the winter. It goes without saying, too heavy for me to struggle with without a "helper." ~~~~ When I went to the trailer, and took off the plastic covers, I discovered the battery had a handle (something I had never noticed!!). I also removed the tiny battery that came with the T@B (unused since August 6, 2010, but still inside the orange storage). I took pictures before loading the batteries into the KIA. ~~~~ Well... I'm not so smart because I chipped some paint off the tongs (in the process of picture taking) so can't return them. ~~~~ I didn't have my Wheaties this morning so it was an effort to carry the heavy battery (LOL!!). ~~~~ I wish I could share this beautiful afternoon with my family and friends in the Northeast!! (Fifty-nine degrees at 4 o'clock.)

Walking by faith

Dr. Charles Stanley's Walking by Faith message (on TV) is extremely powerful!! Watch it on In Touch ministries.

Profusely counting my blessings !!

Profusely counting my blessings!! Moments ago, I watched the weather segments (on TV) regarding the epic early winter snow in the northeast. Two-point-nine (2.9) inches of snow in Central Park, New York, and more snow depth further North. Sixty million people affected by power outages. How miserable for thousands (millions) of people!! ~~ Our weather is cooler than normal; we had freezing temperatures overnight. I still have frost glistening on the grass in the yard (beyond my bird & squirrel feeders). Honestly, this morning (after I got up) I turned the heater on for the very first time!! The local TV weather-woman just announced it is currently 32 degrees.

Frost on the KIA

No snow on our pumpkins in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Frost on my KIA.

Old... and tired !!

I'm old... and tired!! I'm looking forward to the day my Lord and Savior calls me home!!

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Precious Lord Take My Hand
Words & music by Thomas A. Dorsey

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I’m weak, Lord I’m worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

He giveth more grace...

He Giveth More Grace

by Annie Johnson Flint

He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.

When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.

Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.

His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.

Thank goodness for Bungee cords !!

An RV neighbor, and his son, helped maneuver the car cover over the top of the T@B. Then (a day later) I tried to anchor the cover with Bungee cords. For all of our labor--and good intentions--I suspect the first strong wind will rip the cover off and it will sail--like a kite--to an unknown location.

Postscript: A week earlier the KIA was thoroughly retailed by two young entrepreneurs, and looks beautiful!! A few days earlier, the KIA turned 62,000 miles. FYI: I'm paying fifty cents a day to "store" the T@B in the RV Park while I live in a nearby apartment.

Follow my travels this time two (2) years ago ?!

Click on--and read--the first link. Then use your computer's back arrow to return to this blog. Click on--and read--the second link. Then use your computer's back arrow to return to this blog. Move through the following list. ~~ Enjoy!!

Four Paws Kingdom Campground ~~~ October 15, 2009

Inside of my T@B ~~~ October 15, 2009

Variety is the spice of life! ~~~ October 17, 2009

Wonderful First Campout ~~~ October 18, 2009

Triangle Reflectors ~~~ October 28, 2009

Accolade & Angst ~~~ October 31, 2009

Decorating Mercedes ~~~ November 5, 2009

The Original Model ~~~ November 3, 2009

T@B Tent ~~~ November 20, 2009

Quilt Show

Just a few... at a local quilt show with the admission benefiting Samaritan's Purse.

Follow my travels this time two (2) years ago ?!

The trip to Elkhart, Indiana, was experienced with my Little Guy Teardrop travel trailer. On that trip, I saw---and purchased---the T@B. Little Guy was left with Sullivan RV (Decatur, Indiana) on consignment. (Sullivan was a former T@B trailer distributor. They were very gracious to this teardrop trailer traveler!!) The events that follow were enjoyed while traveling with my newly acquired 2004 T@B.

Click on--and read--the first link. Then use your computer's back arrow to return to this blog. Click on--and read--the second link. Then use your computer's back arrow to return to this blog. Move through the following list. ~~ Enjoy!!

Love At First Sight ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Little Guy Teardrop Trailer Travels--to Indiana ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Bank Snafu ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Mercedes ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Spiritual Renewal ~~~ October 3, 2009

Shipshewana to Dayton ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Panera Bread in Dayton, Ohio ~~~ October 3, 2009

I love Panera ~~~ October 4, 2009

Creation Museum ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Contrast ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Berea, Kentucky ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Renfro Valley & Corbin, Kentucky ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Atlanta Bread Company--Pigeon Forge, TN ~~~ October 5, 2009

The Bold & the Beautiful ~~~ October 6, 2009

Divine Appointment ~~~ October 6, 2009

Tennessee ~~~ Published October 8, 2009

Pigeon Forge to Asheville ~~~ October 6, 2009

Highway to Heaven ~~~ October 7, 2009

Long Trip Ends ~~~ October 7, 2009

Getting Organized ~~~ October 8, 2009