We are trying to work our travels so that we can be here every 6 months – after travels before winter (September) and after winter before travels (April). Last year we were here August and September but it was too hot for Boots. So, this year we thought September into October (Bodhi’s birthday is the 20th) would be cooler. Well, that is true. Sunday morning we woke up to 31 degrees outside and 45 degrees inside. Our water hose was frozen but we have internal storage tank and pump so we had water until the sun thawed the outside hose. BUT we were out of propane – both tanks were empty. Therefore the furnace was blowing cold air.
So, off I go with 2 tanks jammed into the truck in such a way as to keep them upright, secure and safe. Quincy is a small town with only a few (3) public gas stations – none of which seem to sell propane. I ask around and find out the only places that sell propane on Sundays are the 2 RV parks (ours and the one on the East side of town). Not wanting to wake up any of our fellow campers, I try the other park. No, their certified propane pumper is out of town. So, I go back to our campground (River Ranch RV Park) to see if anyone is up yet. No such luck. We wait a little more (until 10am) and then ask the camp manager. She says sure the guy has already been awaken by someone else looking for propane. Alas, we aren’t the only ones not watching our levels against the cool weather use. So, we are back in warmth of our humble abode. And promising to be more vigilant in the cooler climates AND/OR avoid the cooler climates all together.
