Last day!

Last day of my current employment with the City of Fargo. Spending my time trying to be sure the "loose ends" are minimal. I have enjoyed working with them for the last 16+ years and surprised how I seem to look forward to what is to come and not apprehensive about leaving  a good job and paycheck. I will miss the interaction with coworkers and many of our customers. I believe that the Rental Inspection program has made a noticeable improvement in our city and even though all is not perfect the need for the program goes on. Always someone not willing to comply with minimums.

Even the Boss thinks I am done.


Thanks all for a great run.

Tom

Sunday September 6
Coming down to the wire. 4 more work days after tomorrow's holiday. Wow, sure came fast.

Out at the cabin this weekend and enjoying the slightly cooler weather. Still summer humid enough to keep moving slow and enjoy. Not sure what I am going to miss more, work or winter.............. OK, probably neither.

Even though, at work, we did not always see eye to eye, stimulating conversations did occur. I hope no one there holds any grudges as I do not. If we did not always agree, we backed each other up and learned from the experience.

About all that is left to pack is clothes and food. Hoping not to take much food so we can learn to shop and eat fresh. Also have to pull all the tools from truck and camper to consolidate, no need for duplicate tools. A little redundancy is OK, but doesn't take too many ounces to make to many pounds. Mostly hoping don't need any of them. Just know that all does not always go well and a little prep can be good.

Installed a Tire Pressure Monitoring System on the trailer. Hope it will give us enough warning of tire problems to prevent any damage to the trailer should one decide to try coming apart. Besides there is lots of tread left on the existing tires even though they are getting near the end of the "age" life. Have put money away for a new set when needed. Just hope we can make it to a tire dealer and not a service station.

Out on a Wild Goose Chase looking for a rummage sale. This was all I got. Red River Valley looking from the Eastern shore. Yes, that is a hill! Welcome to Minnesota, land of 10,000 lakes and not much more!
Tom

We did it!

What ever the outcome, we both gave our letters of resignation/retirement today. Still some reservations and expected so.

If the future was guaranteed where would any of the adventure be?

So look out world here we finally come! Well OK, soon, soon.

Tom

Made it back!

700 miles total, trailer followed like a dream. A bit of a head wind coming home so MPG's were down, but still better than previous tow vehicle and couldn't expect much better unless spent 10 grand more for 3/4 ton diesel.

Roof is done and all mods started are complete. Decided to replace all tires so kind of a new project.
Think I'm gonna relax at the lake this weekend.

Moving on!
Tom

July 19

Getting closer!

Trial run with truck and trailer loaded about like we will travel. 350 miles and all went well. Truck and trailer combo handles well. Most of the modifications are completed. Still need to finish the roof. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks.
Back again soon.
T

60 days!

Wow, the summer is going fast.
Next weekend is the "shake down" run.
6 days and about 700 miles.
Time to test out all the modifications and see how well the new truck handles the trailer.One of our backseat drivers.
Lefty couldn't believe I didn't stop at the Dairy Queen for a frozen doggie delight.

Back to relaxing at the lake, mini retirement!
Tom

3 Months

Less than 3 months and not getting nervous yet!
Hoping not to get cold feet.
RV mods coming along nicely.
Even getting a little time at the lake.