Ya see, when ya buy something, motorhomes included, things are gonna break. It could be a flat tire, what with a dose of "spices an' herbs", I could turn it into a total "high dollar" disaster. But it ain't a disaster. It's just a simple flat tire. The red light on my water heater. I added some spice an' turn it into a terrible sounding situation. It ain't. Even if I had to replace the water heater, it is a simple, and cheap, replacement. I do NOT need to replace my entire house because a little "red" light came on to remind me that something is wrong.
Shoot, while we on the subject....."Sally da house" has cost me very little in repairs in the last 10 years. Some expenses were added when I upgraded to "comfort". Think'n a hardwood floor here an' a stiffer butt cushion on "that couch" due to lower back issues. Floor cost....less than a thousand dollar. Couch modification....right at $300. Actual repair costs probly not over $2000....in 10 freak'n years. That's not bad for a great big ol' "truck" with a fully furnished house sit'n on it's frame....with hot an' cold runn'n water, a sewer system, it's own electric generating system (Onan generator), all the comforts of a "stick house"....well shoot, you know what I'm talk'n bout, "Sally da house" is more than fully contained. An' she is in very good condition.
Now there are some repair issues that MUST be fixed. Like the parking brake issue. At this point, my cost is right at a hunnert dollar an' a few hours labor (bout 4 at this point)...for the repair of a $4000 system.
I been notice, when I write a long blog post...an' I do the same thing, we tend to ask the question...."why is this blog post soooo loooong"? Some writers like to give details. Some of us add a little spice. Ha ha....some of us write stuff what don't make sense. Then there are some of us that just write to be writ'n. But, somewheres in that long post is the reason we write the blog in the first place. Ya just got to look for it.
By the comments I receive, I attempt to change my writing style, try'n to please each reader. You may have noticed, my "redneck" writ'n style is becom'n a thing of the past. That don't mean I ain't still a redneck of sorts, it's just try'n to be more plain what I say. So's people don't have to look in a dictionary to see what some them words mean.
Oh, 'fore I fergit....me an' grandaughter Rainee baked a cake. Went up to "yo mama's" kitchen an' baked it there. Wanna see???
Sorry for all the photos, but it was a very special day for the old Billy Bob.
You have a mighty talented granddaughter. Good on her.
ReplyDeleteHer talents come from the Billy Bob side of the family.....looks too.
DeleteThat's what I need this morning! A big piece of that cake.
ReplyDeleteWell shoot Gypsy, you already know how to brew one....git with it
DeleteI'm sick,, BB - too sick to brew up a cake!
DeleteI believe that the cake does look good enough to eat! The cook is very pretty, as well!
ReplyDeleteA good looking girl that can cook...? Boy, will she be a catch for some lucky young man in the future! Bet you had a great time, right?
Too late to eat it Jim. That sucker is all gone.
DeleteAt her nanna's house, she is allowed to help cook. She had never baked a cake though. All I did was take pics while she did the work.
Yesterday is a day I will remember fr many years. I'm sure she will also.
I was going say in a separate comment: Making Memories. You already expressed it here. Life is good, isn't it?
DeleteNo apology allowed for pictures as long as they aren't of you. Pictures of pretty ladies and good cooking are appreciated to the point of being required. Have some more fun BB.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow I will post a hunnert pics of me....git over it!!!
DeleteYou wouldn't dare. The internet would self destruct.
DeleteBeautiful young lady and she can cook, now I believe the you must be very proud of her and the joy she brought to your day. When she crawls under "da house" and observes you doing repairs is when is when you will experience total joy and happiness. Of course women, grown up ones might not approve of such behavior, but no way does it belittle any "lady".
ReplyDeleteMickey
Your comment brought a great big ol' smile to my face Mickey. She already helped me sort out tools, so' I'm guess'n she would be happy to crawl up under "da house" with me. I like lady's that do mechanical work.
DeleteWhat do you mean "sorry for the pictures"? Those are the best part! And making the memories are the best part of life. You gave her something to remember and the bonus is you have something to keep yourself!! Good for you, her, and us! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWell, I was gonna only post 1 or 2 photos, but said "what the hell"....posted all of em".
DeleteYes, memories are the best part.
Is that your famous cherry chocolate cake? Bet that is really great. I like that good old Hill-Billy way of writing. I could understand it better than perfect English.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are great and some of us do understand about your bs ... oops "herbs & spices" that go along with fixing the little red lights that happen from time to time. (I had to change the fuse in my microwave last night...)
ReplyDeleteI will admit that you seem to be doing well living with your family....
I like your comments Rob.....LOL, you don't beat me up too bad. I'm glad you understand how a few spices can spruce up what ever your cook'n.....or say'n. I would love to hear your spiced up version of that fuse replacement. I know I could do something with it.
DeleteLove them pictures of that pretty young lady and that awesome looking cake.
ReplyDeleteYou havin too much fun there. Proud grandpa you are.
Any house new or old need repairs, you are like us just keep on repairing and enjoy your custom house on wheels.
Thanks George, you always have such nice things to say. Now bout that awesome look'n cake.....don't tell nobody, but it had a low spot in it.
DeleteI like fix'n stuff.
first i would like to say is thank-you B.B.for sharing your very special memorable day with those pictures. yes your granddaughter is very cute , and she sure does get her looks from you , she has a very strong resemblance to you . no D N A is necessary to make me a believer that she is your granddaughter ! now about yesterdays my agreement with Anonymous's comment .i knew very well that you of all peoples take very good care of old Sally .i also am aware that old Sally is nothing like pos " that jeep " , by the way sorry for introducing you to that pos " that jeep " . i just could not resist in rattling your cage a little .so now i must ask forgiveness , i really did have to laugh about your reply to those comments yesterday . it would seen you must be feeling much better these days .
ReplyDeleteHa ha Louie, sometimes ya make me laugh. Oh yeah, it was a wonderful day with grandaughter. A very fun day an' many memories.
DeleteThat POS "that jeep" is water under the bridge....apologies not necessary.
Yes I have been feel'n pretty good for the last week. Hope it lasts.