Cold temps coming, winterizing, seat covers, catching up with Russell

Tuesday morning we left here and headed towards Reno. Our first stop was Total Wine where I had placed an order and they came out and put it in the truck.  Ken ran in to see what kind of IPA he could get and I waited in the truck. 

Haven't had one of these treasures on my fridge in several years. 

Thank you Owen! 💙💙

Next stop was MotoSheep.  We have seen the commercials for a long time and decided to see what seat covers would cost. Ken ran inside and then came and got me to help pick them out.  WE both found one type that we liked and so decided to go with them.  WE have an appointment in November to get them put on.  Our last Tundra I had cut down towels to put on the front seats and the back were covered in towels. When we traded it in they commented on how nice the seats looked..still brand new after 6 years. This time though, let's get some real seat covers as adjusting the towels every time you're in and out can be a real pain. Not as expensive as we thought they would be so a nice surprise. :) 

Neither one of us wanted to visit Walmart as we'll be in Carson City on Friday so we skipped it. We drove over to Carson City and Betsy's Big Kitchen. A delicious Linner was had. 

Later in the day Karen asked if we were up for Happy Hour so we headed over there for a bit. Some of her family will be visiting from Wed until right after Halloween, so we figured it would the last quiet visit for a bit ...lol. 

Wednesday morning was a nice early start about 0530.  We weren't going anywhere but just thought to make the day longer, a good idea to get up. Coffees, treats, reading blogs and the we got the day started.  

I decided it was a good day for some experimental baking.  Pumpkin bars for me and some coconut flour banana muffins for Ken. Both turned out excellent. I like that I can make these low carb treats for Ken with no sugar added (yes they are supposed to have some or the monkfruit but I don't use it) 

Pumpkin bars..you can put cream cheese icing..but they're good this way

Ken's coconut flour banana, apple muffins..yum!

Ken ran to the dump and came home with this new currency! 

Ken spent the rest of the day outside working on winterizing the trailers and toy hauler. We expecting temps near 13 this weekend. The kids sure picked the right weekend to come out here! 

Later in the afternoon we met on the front porch for Happy Hour and a nice Little Red Campfire!  The evenings are really getting cooler earlier. 

This morning we slept in until almost 0700!! Once again I was up around 0330 for too long time. Fell back to sleep and then 0700! Hate when that happens. 

Joe called and Ken went to breakfast with him. Made my breakfast and enjoyed reading a book for a bit. Then it was time to get started on the day. I decided to clean out my closet and armoire. Found some winter clothes as they'll be needed soon. Looks a lot better and now I can find clothes! hahaha. 

Ken worked outside on the winterizing and arranging some of his own stuff in the garage. Now we'll meet up for Happy Hour. 

I did have a nice chat with our youngest son, Russell. It's been awhile. They are keeping busy with their bathroom remodel and this weekend they'll be in San Diego celebrating Lori's birthday a few weeks late. 

Tomorrow, Carson City. Have a great evening! 

 

2 days traveling to Carson City, They got another liter out of Ken!

Wednesday morning we had the alarm set for 0500.  I was already awake and had plugged in the coffee.  We are really slow in the mornings, we like to take our time.  We also like to be early to most Dr. appointments and alike so we always leave early with time to spare! Lately, we've had a lot of time to spare, but guess that means there's no break downs or accidents etc.  

We got ourselves ready and I made Ken a simple breakfast burrito and me a 1/2 low carb tortilla that was folded over with egg beaters. Not messy at all to eat going down the road.  Seriously.  They were both very neat even though I had both of us covered in paper towels in case of drippings! LOL. We left the house about 0700.

We got to Carson City early enough to make a stop by Walmart and pick up a few things.  Then with time still to spare we headed over to Carson Tahoe  Hospital to get Ken signed in for the 2nd thoracentesis in 2 weeks.  We were really hoping that there wouldn't be near as much fluid in the pleural space.  They got another liter and there's still more in there again. UHHH.  After they finished the procedure they took a chest X-ray just to make sure all was good from where they punctured him.  A different area than the last time. 

Well, now what to do when they were done. We could have just headed  home but Ken suggested a drive. Ok I'm in.  We had a beautiful drive to Silver Lake, CA about 60 miles from Carson City.  The weekend of the 6th we're going camping there with KC and family so we wanted to check out where the campground was as we haven't been to this one before.  Easier to check out in the Patriot other than when we have trailer behind us.  Glad we did as now we know which spot is ours. 

This beautiful little church was
on the way to the campground

Caples Lake near Silver Lake

Nevada as well as CA is dealing with
the toxic algae bloom problem. Red Lake
is a prime example..used to be such a pretty
blue and full of fisherman. :( 

After that it was getting late and we were hungry so we headed back to Minden and Carson Valley Inn.  I know you weren't expecting that right?! Yummy lunch, wine and beer! Works for us.  I had a little nap on the way home haha.  

We got home near 1630.  No dinner needed so we ended up over at Karen's for a bit.  Had a nice conversation with her and was able to see baby Amelia for a bit. 

This morning was a pretty much a repeat of yesterday morning other than we left at 0600 because Ken's appointment for his CAT Scan was at 0900.  They wanted him there 20 min early.  Again we had time to kill because we got to Carson about 0720.  Walmart was the only store open so we stopped again.  Ken got a couple of t shirts he needed and I got a new purse.  Bonus, when we checked out my purse that was supposed to be $15.00 it scanned $3.00! I like it when that happens! 

Good morning from Yerington, NV!

Over to Carson Tahoe Surgery Center where they do the CAT Scans.  This time they did 3 different scans with the last scan they injected dye into Ken's system in order to get a better picture.  So now we wait again. 

This time we headed home through the 15 mile Ft. Churchill dirt road. It's a drive we've been wanting to make, but haven't. Today changed that!  Actually a very nice drive and very interesting. 

The beginning of 15 miles of dirt road

Cute don't ya think?!

This "residential area" was close to 3 miles in

Needs a little work, but been there awhile. 

The road :)

About 8 miles in a huge place called NATC
Nevada Automotive Test Center..been there since 1957

They test a lot of military vehicles..pretty interesting read
for a company in the middle of nowhere!

Once we got home I made salad for the both of us for lunch.  Ken took out some pork for dinner and he wants mashed potatoes to go with them. Got them finished, dishes, general household stuff this afternoon and now my blog:) 

We were following a huge Fed Ex
truck out of there!

Inside the little museum at Fort Churchill State Park

The museum was modeled after
the original Post at the fort 

No one's heard anything from Seth since that 1 phone call to his mom but we didn't expect to until he sends the form letter with his address.  That being said, every morning I take a few minutes to write him a letter :) It's just part of my morning routine now.  All I'll have to do is write his address on the front and drop them in the mail.  They're all stamped and ready to go :) 

Happy 37th Anniversary Linda and Bobby (my baby sister)

About time to head out with the hubby and watch him cook some pork! A little front porch sittin too I'm thinking!  Have a great night!