RV Needs INTENSIVE Care

So, perhaps, I should have known when Margaret had to take care of other plans that something was wrong. Robert, the RV serviceman, gave me the news in a very gentle way. I think he's had practice with giving bad news. I'll spare you the details, but it basically needs a new carburator, fuel filter and sundry items.  They all add up to over $2000. Final nail...it cannot possibly be ready until at least Tuesday.  Graduation is on Friday and I do not believe that I could make it on time.

In shock from the estimate, I called Margaret again. Since she is driving anyway, we agreed to go together to make it to graduation. We will either take my car to Florida or her rental. I'm still processing the whole situation, but I could leave my car in Florida and return to get the RV after graduation. This would provide an opportunity to do some more work on my home before returning. Plus, the cats will have to stay home a bit longer.

I haven't given up on the RV trip, yet. I just need some creative ways to fund it. Any ideas?

Setbacks are SO Fun!

Today was the last student day and I was sad to say goodbye to my students. Yesterday, the district 'kindly' reminded those of us who are laid off that we are still laid off with a special letter:  "Due to the complexity and difficulty involved... we will contact the teachers to be rehired ... no later than June 16, 2010...." Don't you just feel so sad for their difficulties. After all, I only have to evacuate my room entirely in the next two days.

The RV is still at the shop.  They will let me know this afternoon what is needed. I haven't started packing because I had to finish up this month's class while my internet was giving me fits by turning off randomly.

The worst news, though, is that Margaret is once again saving the day for her school and will not be able to join me at the beginning of the trip. She will try to meet me around Albuquerque, but we haven't figured that all out yet. I'm just sadly selfish. I was so looking forward to her company. She can converse so much more intelligently than my dear felines.

Fortunately, I'm thrilled to have a place to stop in Albuquerque, Rita's! I will post the map by tomorrow if there are any other generous souls willing to take in an unemployed, cat-loving teacher. The cats would stay in the RV =^..^=

Since I don't have the tow bar installed for my car, and I don't know about towing it anyway, I'm perplexed at this juncture. Should I bring my car or drive a giant RV around for transportation when I get to Florida?  Maybe I should consider driving my car down for graduation.  Leave it in Florida.  Then fly back to take care of things and return in a more leisurely manner in the RV. Right now I just don't know.