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Finished the Christmas decoration packing last night and DS1 and oldest DGS loaded up all the boxes and took them to the Connex. Done till next Thanksgiving! 
Then I packed the box of paper plates, plastic flatware, travel knives, etc. Added some food and will finish packing that box after DH picks up the instant oatmeal. Need to take water as well.
Got out the cold weather clothes and thermals. Yes, we do have them for when we go to Washington state where it is wet and cold all the time. DH decided to take his overalls since they would be more comfortable on his waist now that it has become a casualty of Covid. They are 6" too short.! Country clamdiggers? Next pair he buys I will wash before shortening them. Got out an old pair of jeans that I use for making jean patches and will add back the 6" length in cuffs. Did not expect to have to do this but since I got most stuff out last night have extra time.
DH cleaned out the truck last night and the new clamps for the truck box will arrive today. The old ones had broken and DH and DS1 said they would have to order them and install "before the next trip". In the Ridgetop way, this meant that when they got ready to install the truck box they realized that neither of them had given it another thought since our last trip to Texas.
DS1 went to several hardware and auto supply stores but the clamps were sold out, It's the Ridgetop way. DS1 ordered them and they are supposed to arrive today at which time (probably in the dark at 10 pm) he and DH will install them. DH and I will pack the rear cab of the truck with our luggage, coats, cooler, thermoses, food and emergency supplies. If the clamps don't arrive in time, DH assures me he can strap the truck box into the truck bed safely. OK. I will not argue since that is not productive and what will be will be.
Got to finish packing. Then will disconnect the laptop and pack that. That is why I am finishing up the emails, etc. now. Won't be back on for a couple days. Need DS1 to load the hot spot with hours too.
That darned ewe has still now lambed so she may not lamb for another 2 weeks.
Oh well, DD2 is on lamb pulling duty if needed. DS1 knows what to do and how to judge an emergency. He has vet numbers and I will show him where the lamb colostrum and formula is in case of worst case scenario.
DH has gone to Costco. I will get to sewing the overalls. Then finish packing suitcase. Next load truck. Remember to get out cripple card from car for truck, and also Texas map. Also all phone chargers, etc. And extra masks.
Easier to just go in 5th wheel trailer since I can load it over several weeks as I think of stuff we will need. This is a quick trip though and DH wants to come back through Yelm WA, and pick up our personal papers and stuff we are keeping from Yelm house. We will rent a U-Haul for trip from Yelm.
Hope I don't forget anything since with the Covid virus may not be able to stop at Walmart if do.
Kris has gotten several appointments already for us to view properties.
Then I packed the box of paper plates, plastic flatware, travel knives, etc. Added some food and will finish packing that box after DH picks up the instant oatmeal. Need to take water as well.
Got out the cold weather clothes and thermals. Yes, we do have them for when we go to Washington state where it is wet and cold all the time. DH decided to take his overalls since they would be more comfortable on his waist now that it has become a casualty of Covid. They are 6" too short.! Country clamdiggers? Next pair he buys I will wash before shortening them. Got out an old pair of jeans that I use for making jean patches and will add back the 6" length in cuffs. Did not expect to have to do this but since I got most stuff out last night have extra time.
DH cleaned out the truck last night and the new clamps for the truck box will arrive today. The old ones had broken and DH and DS1 said they would have to order them and install "before the next trip". In the Ridgetop way, this meant that when they got ready to install the truck box they realized that neither of them had given it another thought since our last trip to Texas.
DS1 went to several hardware and auto supply stores but the clamps were sold out, It's the Ridgetop way. DS1 ordered them and they are supposed to arrive today at which time (probably in the dark at 10 pm) he and DH will install them. DH and I will pack the rear cab of the truck with our luggage, coats, cooler, thermoses, food and emergency supplies. If the clamps don't arrive in time, DH assures me he can strap the truck box into the truck bed safely. OK. I will not argue since that is not productive and what will be will be.
Got to finish packing. Then will disconnect the laptop and pack that. That is why I am finishing up the emails, etc. now. Won't be back on for a couple days. Need DS1 to load the hot spot with hours too.
That darned ewe has still now lambed so she may not lamb for another 2 weeks.
Oh well, DD2 is on lamb pulling duty if needed. DS1 knows what to do and how to judge an emergency. He has vet numbers and I will show him where the lamb colostrum and formula is in case of worst case scenario. DH has gone to Costco. I will get to sewing the overalls. Then finish packing suitcase. Next load truck. Remember to get out cripple card from car for truck, and also Texas map. Also all phone chargers, etc. And extra masks.
Easier to just go in 5th wheel trailer since I can load it over several weeks as I think of stuff we will need. This is a quick trip though and DH wants to come back through Yelm WA, and pick up our personal papers and stuff we are keeping from Yelm house. We will rent a U-Haul for trip from Yelm. Hope I don't forget anything since with the Covid virus may not be able to stop at Walmart if do.
Kris has gotten several appointments already for us to view properties.
DS1 will check on her before he goes to bed She should not have any trouble lambing and I expect twins from the size of her.
