Friday, August 19, 2011

PEACE OF MIND

I am a worrier. Just comes very naturally to me. I worry about our kids, I worry about the weather, I worry about the state of the world, I worry about my friends, I worry about everybody’s furkids (especially ours), I worry about fires and tornadoes and earthquakes, and accidents. You name it, I probably worry about it. But I’ve learned to control my thoughts quite well and not let them rule my life.

I also do whatever I can to ease those fears. I watch the weather carefully to try and avoid any threats of bad stuff. I check on the kids often to make sure they are okay and everything is going great. We put new tires on the fiver we just bought. I made Jim check the dryer in the kid’s house to be sure lint wasn’t building up which creates a fire hazard. Etc., etc., etc.

We were out at Pierce RV the other day because Jim needed some kind of hose connection for our blue boy tote. While we were there I’m wandering around looking at all the treasures this place holds. Came down the aisle that holds LP gas leak detectors and CO monitors. Yes, we came home with both.

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Someplace I read that your LP detector should be changed about every five years. Our fifth wheel is almost 8 years old and I’m sure the LP detector has never been replaced. Another job for Jim.

As for the CO monitor. This is strictly for my peace of mind. Our fifth wheel does not have a built in generator. The generator sits in the back of the pickup. So the probability of CO problems are really small. However, our CO monitor went off when we were using the generator in the motorhome and I just don’t forget those kinds of things. Thanks to my understanding hubby, he will put up the CO monitor just for my peace of mind. Anything to help me not to worry so much.

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19 comments:

  1. MyBulletinBoardAugust 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I never mind letting something else do the worrying for me! Sounds like a couple of smart purchases. Just good management. ~Liz

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  2. My Grama's SoulAugust 19, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Good morning sweet lady. I had to smile at this post today....I, too, used to be such a worrywort.....in fact I did a post on this not too long ago.

    Worrying is not a bad thing in itself.....and it does seem as though you have a handle on it....but if it gets out of control it can really mess with you serenity....can't it?

    Stay calm and carry on my friend,

    Jo

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  3. Sue MaloneAugust 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    good for you! We just changed our CO detector before the trip, and I suppose we should think about getting a new LP detector as well. Thanks for the reminder

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  4. Donna KAugust 19, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Those detectors are something no RV should be without. Your husband is a sweetie for taking care of the installation. Now, don't worry, be happy :))

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  5. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Sandie... I'm glad that there is someone else out there that worries! Between the two of us maybe we have it covered!! :-)

    I just wanted to tell you that I always enjoy your posts, but I come to your blog to see that picture of your furkids pop up on my screen. I giggle every time because they are so darn cute! Nice to know that you play second to them, isn't it? ;-)

    Hope you have a great weekend. Google has decided that I am "anonymous", so that is how I have to post. :-/

    Kerri in AL :-)
    HomeschoolingSolo.blogspot.com

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  6. ain't for city galsAugust 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I have to say I am not a worrier..my mom does enough for everyone. I tell myself do the best you can and let it go...P.S. love all your fish decor...one day I will be good to go for cabin...seems I have collected all the necessities..old skies, snowshoes..etc.

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  7. Wanderin'August 19, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Boy .. we have something else in common. You know I worry. I worry about mountains, about curves, about other's attitudes and just about everything else. I worry about my kids and my grandkids probably most and especially now after the accident and job loss. Let me know if you discover a fix!

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  8. HappytrailsAugust 19, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    We must be related!!! I worry about things too! You are so right...you can't be too careful and a peace of mind is priceless!! Good for you!!

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  9. RickAugust 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Paulette's the worrier in our family - must be a 'mother' thing I guess.

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  10. MerikayAugust 19, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I didn't know they needed to be changed. Something for my to do list if we buy a motor home that is over five years old.

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  11. Travels with EmmaAugust 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I don't worry about lots of things, but when something gets my attention, it sure doesn't let me go easy until I figure it out and correct it.

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  12. Traveling AlongAugust 20, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I did not know that the LP detectors go bad a nd should be replaced. Thanks now I am worrying!!!

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  13. Al BossenceAugust 20, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Worrying or being concerned about something is perfectly normal. Everyone does it to one degree or another. I am always suspect of people who tell me they never worry about anything. Some folks are just more publicly honest with their feelings than others......

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  14. where's weaverAugust 20, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Worrying and being smart are two different things. You are a SMART one! We too have all those indicators. Everyone should do exactly like you two did! Good job!

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  15. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelsAugust 20, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Taking those good precautions just make sense. One of my favorite expressions is: just because you are paranoid does not mean that something is not trying to get you.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I'm trying to teach myself that worry is a waste of energy. The popular phrase is, "Let go and let God." Worry is supposed to be a sign of lack of faith. How's that for bringing us up short?

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  17. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I'm a worrier too, maybe it comes with motherhood but it has often saved out butts1

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  18. Kevin ReadAugust 21, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Worry:

    Pulling tomorrow's clouds over today's sunshine.

    www.travelwithkevinandruth.com

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  19. Sue and DougAugust 21, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I am a worrier too!..so I can so relate!!..peace of mind..no matter how much or how little that bit of security costs is priceless!!

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