We packed the rest of the bags that don't go in the truck until we are ready to leave.
I forgot to check my list. :o| And forgot to pack the camera.
We had to come home before we had gone three blocks, to get the controller for our winch.
And I still didn't notice the camera sitting on the couch.
*sigh*
So all the pictures were taken with my phone. I've noticed a couple of things about that.
1. They tend to be washed out or blurry. (Several of the photos in my new header were taken with my phone and prove this point.
2. My fingers like to get in the way.
Anyway, we got back on the road. Had a very light lunch so that we could stop in Fayetteville for Popeye's Chicken!
I forget where we stopped for fuel, but hubby realized that the trailer (our blue one that I call a cargo trailer) had a hub over heating. Probably a bearing going bad.
So we stopped in Florence South Carolina, at the Agri Supply there. We love this store. I wish they had more of them. We like them better than Tractor Supply for sure!
We got there about an hour before they were due to close. A couple guys mentioned that we did not want to stay there overnight because it's a very bad area for crime. So we kept the truck locked and my hubby's gun ready while we worked. Just in case.
Anyway, Agri Supply had what we needed to do a temporary fix for the trailer.
Including the ramps. :o)
The tools are ours though. We always travel with a toolbox. Or 2, if you count the one on the bed of the truck.
After we got the bearing and wheel back on, we got back on the road. Hubby added grease to the bearing whenever we stopped for anything.
We drove all night, as we often do. Drank a lot of coffee and ate a lot of Sunflower seeds. ;o)
We also stopped at Lea's for lunch before we got to the farm. We pretty much always eat at least one meal there every trip.
It's a small place with plain food, but we like it. :o)
We got to the farm about 2 PM and I'll save that for another post.
Hope you're all having a wonderful day!
What a mess and a hard start. But your Hubby knew what to do and how to do it...that is the best part.
ReplyDeleteYour phone takes really good photos!
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I love the new look to your blog and can't wait to hear more about your trip. It's always something left behind isn't it? No matter how many times you go back for other things you always forget that ONE thing~ enjoy your day..;j
ReplyDeleteGood thing you were able to get back on the road! Looking forward to hearing about the farm.
ReplyDeleteWell you were certainly innovative enough - subbing in the phone camers, repairing the trailer hub (and being alert to your surroundings and appropriately equipped).
ReplyDeleteExciting trip, so far and I look forward to reading more!.
We are off to "The Camp" tomorrow - just an overnighter - to check if any damage occurred from the Easter revellers.
This blasted trailers are notorious for throwing bearings. There's an Agri Supply in Lumberton, too. ;)
ReplyDeleteLinda --- what is it about traveling with a load of stuff that requires something to go wrong? We have the same kind of stuff happen every time we go to our land. But, I can only imagine your frustration at forgetting the camera. I'm a list person too, especially with how much we much pack to go on our trips to the land. I agree that your phone took great photos. Looks like your husband is great at doing things himself...it would be fantastic for the both of us to get moved and avoid having to travel so much. I'm glad you had a safe trip, in spite of the problems. I always wonder and trepidation on our travels...What will happen next? EEK!!!!
ReplyDelete:-) Lana
So sorry you had problems so soon into the trip -- but handy husband's are great at fixing those issues! :)
ReplyDeleteGrinning at the thought of you standing guard with gun in hand as hubby works on the trailer ;o) Hope the rest of the trip went well.
ReplyDeleteUgh, don't you just love trailer problems! {obviously not... lol}
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