Brown and Brown RV Repair

Well, this morning was the time for me to pack up and drive the 30 miles or so into Illinois to get the RV repaired. I was assured numerous times that I would only need to stay over one night. Yea, right! I’m afraid I’ve become rather skeptical about those time quotes. It has taken two months for the parts to come in, so I thought just maybe they might be right.




The first thing I did after leaving Pioneer Campground was to fill up with gas. I had figured that I’d used up about $200 in fuel running the generator because of the power outages over the last two months. It was a pretty good estimate since I put in $236 in gas. That’s one of the reasons I’m not in a big rush for Dean to put in the electric meter. I’ve already spent more than that in fuel.



I pulled into the repair lot a little before 10:00, and they took the rig into the shop a short time later. That meant Emma and I sat outside for about three and a half hours before they put the rig back by the electric hookup in the parking lot.







It was a pretty hot and humid day, so Emma’s tongue was really hanging out. She did her best though to be the official greeter to anyone of the many, many folks bringing their rigs or cars in for service. The staff finally came out with a bowl of cool water for her, which she appreciated. No one, however, asked me if I’d like a glass of water. Go figure. Guess my face wasn’t red enough. After a while, I asked to go to the rig to get some lunch and water for myself, and I was allowed back into the repair building. It was 86* inside of the rig with no air movement, so I didn’t stay for long.







After they moved the rig out into the parking area, I notice that they had taken off the broken awning, but hadn’t installed the new one. Seems they needed some additional parts to do that. Guess what? My one night stay has now turned into two or three while the part comes in. I was not really surprised. They said I was welcome to move over to Kankakee State Park to wait, but I think I’ll just stay here. I did not bring the toad with me, and I think my presence may help remind them that I’m waiting to get out of here.(out of sight, out of mind?) I’ve got 50 amps, and I’m getting rather experienced at staying in repair parking lots. Can’t promise any exciting pictures, though, for the next few days… Torrential rains began about an hour or so ago, and it looks like they’ll be around for quite a few more hours. I guess I’ll just settle in for an evening of computer stuff.



Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later, Judy

PS: I included two pictures in tonight's post, but I haven't been able to post through Live Writer.  I'm going to give it a whirl with blogger and see what happens.