Sunday, June 18, 2023

I have another work project ahead of me.


Many years ago, I guess Bubba (Jeanne's hubby) He must have bought these then? I found them while I was cleaning out the back shed at our old house, (2709 27th street) This was done about two years ago, while moving to our new home. here. Well, I think these will help us get the boat on the trailer much easier. This way we can guild the boat in in the middle of the trailer and load her up. 


Alright I found some trailer wire in the shed too. So, I stored it in our here. We are all set to hook everything up and get it done. 
I have thew wire stung and ready to hook up to the lights, turn signals and brake lights. 



WHY WOULD THERE BE TWO (2) BROWN WIRES IN THIS SET????? 
Man, I tried wiring them up and just kept having no lights. The brown wire is confusing me BIG TIME. I think I wasted more than two hours trying to get it to work. 
I drove over to the Trailer Supply Store. Got four wire that was four different colors. Man, wire prices have gone up too. 
Rewired with the new wire. 




 I didn't take a picture of the new wire. I am being lazy, I have it out in the shed, just don't feel like walking out there to get it. 
I got up this morning and just wanted to show you the difference. 


Wow, they work and ready to show them to my wifey. She came out and looked and asked me why are they so low? I told her I thought, that would be, okay? NOT? 
So I rewired them and two more hours later. All done. Meanwhile, My Ranger, has a blown head gasket. I will explain down a ways. 



You can see the sun is going down now. Okay she came out and loved them. They work and everyone is happy now. I was inpressed how nice they look and work too. 


Okay now this problem I have on my little truck. About three months or so. My truck was overheating. I would check for water leaks under her. Nothing at all. Where is the antifreeze going to? 
I check driving her and putting water in and checking each time I drove her. No water. I took it over to get a new gas pump on her. It has been giving me some trouble starting her. It would take three times to start up. So I took it over to TR Garage. It is Fort Pierce (Downtown) Dropped it off and asked him, to check and do a pressure test on the radiator. He put in a new gas pump and tested the pressure and could not find any leaks. So after paying him $1151.00 for the work he did. I open the hood and pulled the dip stick and found water in the oil. He must have pushed the pressure and made the hole a little bigger in the head gasket. I have used this before and it worked for a little while, that was many years ago, on another Ranger I had. Okay, I think I paid $50.00 at Advance Auto. I put this in while working on the boat trailer. It needs to be put in and run for a hour at idle speed. 



Okay finished the trailer and walked over and turn the engine off and went in and cleaned up and had dinner. 
Greta day, got some big projects done and very happy. 
Have a WONDERFUL FATHER'S DAY.

 



Sunday, June 11, 2023

On Friday we needed to drive south for a doctor appointment.


After leaving the doctor's office we just took our time driving back home. We took US 1. While driving, Jeanne was showing me different places she has lived. Restaurants she and her hubby would go to. It was a enjoyable ride, relaxing and just a beautiful day to ride. 


This place she believes has the best hamburgers and wings. So, guess what we ordered? 


Wow this brought back many memories for me too. Don and I would go to places like this to enjoy playing pool and getting somewhat drunk too. 





Well, we got our food and I enjoyed it. The wings were okay. I think Jo Jo's has the best wings. That is in Fort Pierce area. 
But before we left here, I challenged Jeanne to shoot one game? She took on the challenged and guess who won, that is correct. SHE DID. I got cocky and started banging in the balls and missed hit the eight ball, before it's time. Yes, I lost the game. 
But I know we both enjoyed ourselves and had a great hamburger. 
Started back heading north again. On US 1. 


As driving we saw this gift shop. Thinking, why not stop? So, as we walked in it sure was a souvenir shop. But as we were looking around, noticed their price were not bad at all. Had many kinds of shells and items for outside. So, we did get out of there, only spending $28.00. 
Hey, we got home and just relaxed. Talked about the doctor (practitioner, Donna) She gave me a test. asking me different questions. I think I passed them all. But our main reason for going there was, to start the testing procedure. She set up MRI, blood work. They are all for seeing if anything has changed since the tests, I took back 3 years ago. It is all relayed to memory. Back then I saw another doctor about the same procedures on memory testing. Back then the woman I saw, told me that I have squirrels. Really nothing to worry about. Just have to deal with them (squirrels) It was pretty funny back then. But Jeanne is telling me that my squirrels are messing with my memory more than ever.
 So, as we all get older each year. There is really no reason NOT to get tested again. 
So, in the next months I will get more tests done and see the main doctor in three (3) months and go over the results. I am a little concern about what they find. But remember WHO made me. Thank you, Jesus, for all you have done and will be doing in my life, down the road. I know you are right alongside of me, and I have nothing to worry about. 
Folks just remember one thing HE LOVES YOU TOO.



 

Friday, June 09, 2023

Okay, we are going out again. This is our second time since to the make over.



On Tuesday the 6th of June, we drove over to the boat ramp at Stan Blum. I am so proud of my little girl's driving. She used to get very nervous and even worried about backing the boat up. But she has been doing very well. I just watch and if she has any questions, she will ask me. We have gotten many remarks on how nice the boat looks. Plus, one guy today commented on, we need to put starts on the side too. This way it is like a Amercian Flag. We have seen a other boat that had the wrap on it and it was a Amercian Flag. Looed very nice. 


Well, we rode out to the inlet a saw the waves were more than we want to fight. So, we stayed in port and set up the trolling motor and fished in the channel itself. That motor is so nice to have, all you need to do is, push the anchor button and you stay in one spot. 






Okay we are going to the into the inter coastal area and fish around the small islands there. 


While going along the channel, saw two Coastguard boats were going at good pace. Heading for the ocean outlet. Look like they were on their way to rescue someone. Which it turned out to be. As we were trolling along, the larger boat, came back in and pulled into their own dock and a rescue truck was waiting for them. Our prayers go out the family and whoever it was. That they are okay and there is no complications. 

Hey Jeanne and I have been enjoying our Summer already. Doing things like this and she has been baking too. Wednesday, she got up and made us homemade dinner rolls. Very good and tasty. 
Today is Friday and we are driving south to see a Doctor Krammer. He is a Neurology Specialist in Lake Worth. It is my appointment. Nothing to worry about. Just getting checked out. 
So, if you would keep this in prayer, I would appreciate that. Thank you. 

 

Sunday, June 04, 2023

We haven't been here for a while. Downtown Fort Pierce Farmer's Market.



This tent belongs to Connie and her hubby Butch, They have been selling a variety of orchids and different kinds of plants for many years. Now I am not sure how long they have been at the Farmer's Market. The reason why we know Connie and Butch, this was Jeanne's mom best friends. She is Koren and Connie has been over to our home a couple of times. Most times are to bring us some kind of Koren food. Plus, she has dropped off different kinds of plants too. 
So, every time we come here, we stop by and say hello and most times, Jeanne buys something. This day, she bought three orchids. Two for her fellow workers. They are moving on to other schools. Jeanne would like to give them something as a parting gift. I know, she has become good friends with both of them. I guess the third orchid was a gift from Connie to Jeanne. Every time Jeanne buys something there, Connie loves to give her something else. 


This is where the band sets up and plays for the crowds. Every weekend someone new has a change to play here. Today I could hear them playing some oldies. It really is enjoyable to hear as you walk around the market. They are on break now. But you can see how people bring their own chairs and sit there and just relax and enjoy them. 




The inter coastal was beautiful today. Nice and calm and skyline was relaxing just enough sun to keep from getting sunburn, I hope? I put sunscreen on, but you never know. 
Do you see the orange tent here? They sell Baltimore Crabs and food from that area. Every time we come down here, I see them and think about my friends back in Baltimore. 


Just around the corner there is a new tent, proclaiming they have food from Maryland. CRABCAKES. Wow that is not very nice to have your competition right next to your tent. 
The funny thing is, Jeanne or I have never eaten at ether tent. Their prices are crazy high, and I am not to much on eating crabcakes either. 


Jeanne has been talking about how hungry she is getting. So, she stopped here and asked if I would like something? I told her I will wait until we get back home. So, she went over and ordered a crepe. I think she ordered egg, bacon and sausage. She got it and walked over to the waterfront where I was sitting and sat down. She was checking out the crepe, she noticed how runny the eggs were. She took is back and asked for her money back. She was talking with one of the workers there and she felt like they really didn't care about the way she wanted her crepe. So, that didn't make her happy at all. No need to eat something you are not happy with. Plus, after that she told me the story. 
I totally understand. 
From here we drove over to Chic and Shore. I have written about this place before. Has all kinds of neat things in the store and we usually buy something there. But we walked out without buying anything. 
Then one more stop. Antique store on the way home. Didn't buy anything there. 
Well, that was a nice time and just enjoying looking around. 

Older I get the more I think about what have I done to bring people to closer to Jesus Christ? 
Then I look back and say everything is in His hands and I am only His servant. 
So, I ask, how can I serve Jesus Christ more today? 


Saturday, June 03, 2023

Jeanne got some great news.


We were at the school pretty much all day, trying to get the classroom in order for next year. Jeanne got a phone call from her boss. Telling her that the state has changed the educational certification. 
Jeanne has been trying to pass her Math test for this certification, for the last four years. Okay just think for a minute. Why would she need, ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY OR EVEN TRIGONMWETRY? 
 Okay so the GREAT NEWS IS SHE DOSEN'T HAVE TO TAKE THE TESTS ANYMORE. 
PRAISE THE LORD. They changed the education certifications, which is great news and we went out to CELEBRATE. We really enjoy a nice steak and some great food. 


About two years ago, Jeanne got a coupon for free appetizer for Texas Roadhouse Grill. So, we started out with this. VERY GOOD. 


Then these rolls came out, love the cinnamon butter. 


As we walked in, I saw a barrel full of these. Now these were very fresh and tasty. Snacked on these while waiting for our table. 



My baby wanted a 16 oz ribeye steak. So, when we walked in there is this refrigerated glass case. She went over there and picked out her steak there. Got a ticket for the one she wanted. 


Now that is a sweet potato, plus. 


On Wednesday evening they have a deal on a smaller ribeye steak for $14.99. Hey, I was getting full on the peanuts and thinking, this is my little girls special evening. 
We both really enjoyed our steaks and even had leftovers for the next day or so. 


We got this gift card a while back 2019 I think. Okay The couple that gave us this gift, wrote on it and it said To-Chef Gray, Amount-$50.00 So we were thinking our bill might cost us the tip and maybe a $10. more. But the card only had $25.00 on it. WHAT??? 
No problem we still had a wonderful evening and some great tasty steaks. Love it. 


This is the glass case I was telling you about before. You can see the one 16 oz Ribeye missing, that is the one my little girl got. 




Folks if you ever just want to enjoy a great steak. please check this place out. After a couple of days we ate those leftovers, still very tasty and will be back here. 
Folks I am not sure about you, but JUNE IS HERE. WOW. The time is flying faster each and everyday. 
I really hope and pray you all have a wonderful week-end. 
Now, please seek HIS FACE, Jesus Christ, loves you and will never forsake you. 
John 14:6 I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me (JESUS)
I have been watching the news and the real sad part is, we are NOT getting closer to each other, WE are getting FARTHER APART.
OUR COUNTRY NEEDS JESUS CHRIST BEING INVITED BACK INTO IT. 

 

On Saturday we flew back home. Sept. 5thn 2026

Okay I got up early and took a drive. I went to Dunkin Donuts for 6 donuts and a couple of coffees. Oh, I got a couple of items for Billy. B...