Journal entries are just that – the digital copy of my hand-written entries in my journal. If you aren’t interested in the daily details of our adventure, feel free to skip on to the next “regular” post.
What a day! Packed up camp and headed to Moundview RV in Belmont, WI to get the fridge looked at. They had an open bay so we got in almost immediately. Ashley and I spent time in their waiting area, using the wifi and reading/writing for an hour or so. They sent us on our way with a new circuit board installed (which meant that my troubleshooting was correct and the first board that I bought was either faulty or the wrong one.)
30 miles and an hour later we stopped for lunch and realized that the fridge was no longer working, so we headed back. I dropped Ashley off at the laundry mat a few blocks away and went back. They switched out a sensor and charged us only for the part. Before I left they let it sit for a bit to ensure it would keep working. By the time we put the laundry away, though, it was again out of commission.
Third try and only a few options left. Symptoms point to a coolant leak (which often happens to older RV fridges) and the best option is a whole new fridge. Fortunately, that comes with a 2 year warranty and we will be reimbursed for the previous parts.
Jim and Norma have arrived at Pat’s and offer to come pick us up. The store/shop is closing so we pack overnight bags from the RV, back it into the workshop and wait outside for our ride. Everything will be ready for us mid-morning tomorrow. What an emotional, exhausting day!
It’s so great to see Jim and Norma!
The GPS has us wandering all over the country-side as we try to find the restaurant to meet Pat and Hillary. The kitchen closes and we eventually decide to head back to the house to meet there. They bring along some delicious pizzas for us to enjoy.
We chat while eating; Pat makes a Southern Comfort Manhattan for Ashley. We play 3 rounds of Catchphrase (on an old, analog game board – much better than the digital version!) and then head to the music room in the basement where Pat and Jim play some guitar for us. Hilary retires upstairs before Pat talks us into using the karaoke machine.
Early in the wee hours we head to bed, Ashley and I crashing on the pull-out couch in the living room.