USA here we come.
Sally and I are ready to embark on our fourth adventure to the USA.
We have been carefully watching world events over the summer. First the rise in gas prices, then the fall in the pound. The horror of watching not one (Fay), not two (Hannah) not three (Gustav)but four hurricanes (Ike) rip through or threaten the Florida area. Then most recently the turmoil in world finances. All these things have been very unsettling when you are more 5000 mile away from your retirement dream.
But next week we will find out how our little home on wheels is, will there be any mold, ants, cockroaches, wasp nests or leaks. Will the engine start on the van, will the gas have turned to jelly with the heat (yes, we did put additive in. Will our guitar and mandolin have survived the heat.
We are so grateful to Connie and Jim for storing it in their pole barn, which should have protected it from the worst of the summer weather.
In our preparation we have rejoined Passport America. Booked the rental car (managed to get a priority 'fastcheck' card for Budget, hope it works). Booked the hotel the night before we fly. Booked the car park, we have the car collected from the departure drop off. The only thing left to d now is to book a campground for our first night going north.
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