Jill's Journal: Sometimes you’ve just got to have a sense of humor. We haven’t gotten very far in our journey and are still stuck in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Our brand-spanking-new fifth wheel has now had nearly every major system replaced. One thing after another has broken, malfunctioned, or has simply had an attitude. We’ve flooded the plumbing and the girls’ rooms and bathroom not once, but twice today (compliments of the new, but non-working washing machine), we’ve cooked all the electronics due to a wiring error, we’ve had a leak in the roof, etc., etc., etc. Those are the big things. The little things include a broken shelf in the refrigerator and a screen door that’s already ripped. Cosmetically, somehow the girls have already managed to color on the floor and stain the couch with a marker. We figure all we need to do is blow a tire and the challenges will be complete!
Yes, we’ve been frustrated and yes, we’re itching to get on the road, but at least we’re still laughing...or have reached the punchy laughing point after a few tears and possibly a few curse words. Our new circuit board for the washing machine is supposed to arrive by the end of the week. Our insurance has promised to reimburse us for the few thousand dollars in repairs. Lord willing and the creek don’t rise (again!), we’ll finally be on our way this weekend!
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Hey, since you're still in Nicholasville :), I think you should come join us for a morning at Alpha Farm tomorrow! We are meeting at the church 8:30, but we'll be at the farm 9:00am. It is on Vance Road, off Nicholasville road, between Lex & Nicholasville (see www.alphafarmky.net/). A chance to play with HnD kids, ride horses, hay ride, see farm animals, etc. Cost for whole family is $12. We'll finish with a picnic lunch (bring your own) at the farm. We'd love to see you guys! If you have more questions, give me a call on my cell phone 230-8353. Katy Lines
(katylines@hillndale.com)
Thanks Katy!! This is right up our alley -- if it's not raining, there's a very good chance we'll join you!! I'll call you in the morning. :)
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