Apache Junction, AZ High 86 Low 61
We’re still here. Enjoying the beautiful weather. However, it is supposed to be HOT this week-end – 98 both days. Then back down to the low 90’s.
Jim got a couple of other items done on the Bungalow. He got the inverter installed. When it was installed on the fifth wheel, he had to go outside to turn it off or on. This time he ran the wires into the Bungalow and mounted it at the foot of the bed. Much more convenient.
Our stove did not come with an igniter for the stove top burners. I know this doesn’t sound like any big problem because all you need to do is use a match or a bbq lighter. But I have this problem. My hands don’t work very well anymore. I cannot light the bbq lighter – I just don’t have enough strength. And have you priced fireplace matches lately? I did some research on line and found a guy who had installed a bbq igniter and showed it to Jim. Yes, Jim can do that. Now I can light the stove by myself.
He also took all the stuffing out of the back of the couch and replaced it with much softer foam. Sure does make the couch a whole lot more comfortable.
He also made two cabinet doors – one under the dinette bench so we don’t have to lift off all the cushions and the board to get to the storage.
The other one was under the stove. This was space that wasn’t accessible until he took off the panel and added the door.
But I haven’t made him work all the time. I did let him take a break so we could go have lunch with Carol and Doug before they head north tomorrow. We went over to their place and went to Tom’s BBQ for lunch. It was sooo good. We’re hoping they’ll be coming through Helena while we’re there. We need to hit that ice cream place down on Last Chance Gulch.
Took this picture of them outside the restaurant. Safe travels friends.
Good fish in', Jim!!! Don't know about the cleaning part, but it sure was nice of Jim and Marv to give them to Charlie.
ReplyDeleteI've so wanted to do that with the storage under the dinette benches; especially now that it's a bed. I store stuff I only need once in a blue moon, but it's still a pain. I'd rather relegate that stuff to the truck bed and put things I use inside the trailer in storage under the beds.
Boy, Jim sure is handy, Sandie (look there--I'm a poet and don't know it). I use to be amazed at what Rich could do and he wasn't half as handy as Jim. My biggest fear is drilling holes in things. I have one handy son--maybe I can get him do it.
So those hooks really do work after all that soaking? Nice free food for the budget. :c)
ReplyDeleteInteresting the stove lighter, you always find a work around to every challenge!
Is there "anything" that Jim "can't" do??? LOL. He's a real handyman in the truest sense of the words!
ReplyDeleteI like the new igniter! Good job on the install and no more long matches.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love those handy guys?
ReplyDeleteFishing is okay, but when you start catching you have to start cleaning:)
ReplyDeleteGood idea to have the inverter inside. Our old one was outside too and it was a pain. It's hot here too. I hate it hot. Heck, I hate it cold. I want it perfect.
ReplyDeleteLots of good stuff getting done! How nice of the guys to catch and clean all those fish, and then give them away. Super nice! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on catching all those fish & cleaning them! Do you have solar on the Bungalow--is that why you need an inverter & battery monitor? The igniter looks really handy--not sure we have one of those. And great job on the cabinets--very functional & well-constructed! You two must be heading north soon! Take good care.
ReplyDeleteI agree about trying to light one of those BBQ lighters (which we use in our wood-burning fireplace).. They are HARD to light.. Sometimes I can and sometimes, not. SO---glad you got your igniter for the stove...
ReplyDeleteGreat catch --and I'm sure your friends enjoyed the fish....
Looks like the Bungalow is feeling more and more like home... Neat!!!
Be careful driving when you leave.
Hugs,
Betsy
Happy Catching!!
ReplyDeleteYou got me thinking about how good fried bluegill & crappie can be. My mother-in-law cooked them to perfection!
ReplyDeleteIn a smaller rig it is nice to have access to all those little places. I have two of them in front of wheel wells. It's amazing what all you can fit in one of those.
ReplyDeleteYou two ought to be designers for the RV industry. You improved them so much.
ReplyDeleteWith all the work Jim has done on the Bungalow, I'm surprised he's had time to do any catching. :) I wish I had a handyman to make some doors for me under the dinette benches!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you online. I haven't seen you post in a bit.. Hey can I borrow Jim for a week, I have some work for him :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome job Jim is doing. You two will be traveling first class.
ReplyDeleteFifteen fish at one time...wow. What a nice jester to give them to a friend.
OMG Sandie - I know you like the heat but I'd be melted into a puddle if I were there now.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to a tour of your bungalow when you visit. And, of course... fishing :)
ReplyDeleteAlways liked eating bluegill, but as Jim knows they are a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteBoy you all have been busy!!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteFishing is great fun but when you start actually catching fish it is awesome fun!!! Let the fun continue!!
You are really checking things off the list and having fun! Has it been windy there? We have had gusting winds at 39 mph here in Sedona a!
ReplyDeleteSounds like Jim is staying plenty busy on the new rig. At 98*, it would be time for me to start heading north.
ReplyDeleteGreat fishing is fun, I have never had any luck.
ReplyDeleteNice that the bungalow is getting ship shape.
Jim is one very handy guy. Plus a great fisherman too.
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ReplyDeleteTell you what....Jim is a work horse!