A decision, a breakage, an explanation, and a so-long…

Well, I took all of your suggestions into account, and must tell you that moving to a different campground in the area is not an option for a number of reasons.  I’m not going to go into all of those reasons.  After checking my gas gauge, I decided to stay in my present site, and just run the generator until things are fixed. 

 

When I turned on the TV last night, there was an error message on the screen that suggested I unplug the DISH receiver for a minute, and then plug it in again.  After trying this three times, the message was still appearing and suggesting that I call technical support.  I still had all of the DISH channels, I just couldn’t access my DVR programs or do any recording.  It was late, so I just went to bed.  I got the same message today, so I called support. The result is that DISH is sending me a new receiver, and I won’t be able to record or access my saved programs for about a week.  I’ll just have to live like we all did before the advent of recorders. 

 

I thought I’d provide a couple of pictures to more fully explain the Life Vest fittings that my daughter, Robyn, does.

These are the colored sensors and defibrillator pads that are held against the body by the vest.

The battery pack for this technology is in a ‘purse’ that is carried over the shoulder.  If the sensors detect a loss of heartbeat, the defibrillator gives a shock to restart the heart.  Each vest has to be fitted so that it fits snuggly on the patient, and instructions on how to use it are given.  I hope this clears up any confusion about what this is.  Isn’t technology amazing?

 

When Emma and I went on our constitutional this morning, we stopped at my friend Jack’s rig to chat for a bit about the recent happenings around here.  He, of course, is not in the 20% of us that do not have electricity.    He is one of the few fulltimers that happen to be at this campground.  He stopped by this evening as Emma and I were sitting outside.  We had a great time marveling at the differences between most of the folks here and the life that both of us live.  Jack is heading out on Tuesday for Yellowstone.  I have such great memories of my time there last summer…

                                                                                THE END!

 

So long, Jack!  See you down the road!  (this is the only picture he would let me take of him)

 

Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later,  Judy