MAY 4, Wednesday, Trip Stats
I calculated our expenses for the past 6 months away this morning and here are the results: we averaged $3802 per month on expenditure such as groceries, entertainment, cloths, camping and other incidentals. Our time in Mexico was the costliest when I factor in the camping cost, vehicles insurance, tolls and vehicle import tax; we were down for three months. We also spent an average of $494/month on fuel and propane. Our trip began at $3.19/gallon and ended at 4.54/gallon in the U.S, $0.99 to $1.26/litre in Canada; Mexico being the cheapest at $0.94/litre. We drove through 9 Western States in the US and two Western States in Mexico (Sonora & Sinaloa) for a total of 17,626 KM (11,016 miles) including side trips and sight-seeing.
I power-washed the sidewalk and the awning on “BEAR” then brought it in. We have cotton trees behind us and they are shedding sticky seeds which make a real mess. While at it, I washed the windows so that we could see outside. We went to Chase to return the movies and stopped at our friend’s new place, Jack & Mim. They bought into a co-op condominium and now have a nice apartment with two bedrooms. From here, we went to the grocery store to get a couple things then came home.
MAY 5, Thursday, Lee Creek
Raining this morning! Dennis and Ruth left this morning; they are gone for the summer to Newfoundland where some of his family live. This is a trip I would like to do one day soon! Val went for a haircut at Heather, one of our neighbours. Since it was a grey day, we spent the day cleaning and re-organizing our closets, drawers and cupboards; got rid of a few things. I went to the basement to get some stuff and when I pulled Tucker food bag, part of it ended up on the floor. Upon further investigation, I found a nest build inside the bag...what a mess! Cleaned up the whole thing and put all the food in a bin. While at it, I cleaned out the basement and will wash it later and plug some holes with foam. I also set up a trap in case that mouse or whatever it is, comes back or is still there. Then it was time for Happy Hour, dinner and just a relaxing evening.
MAY 6, Friday, Salmon Arm
We went to SA today for our doctor’s appointments. Afterwards, we picked up our mail and did some shopping. We also stopped at our favourite restaurant for our favourite breakfast sandwich, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce on dough bread.
We came home and put everything away then went over to Bob & Gail for Happy Hour. George and his friend Dorothy also joined us.
MAY 7, Saturday, to Chilliwack
After taking everything out of the rear box on the truck, we left for Chilliwack to Rochelle and Kevin. We stopped in Kamloops for breakfast then went over the Coquihalla. Of course it just poured rain most of the way, especially on the Coast side. There was a lot of snow on top of the pass at 4900 feet. We arrived safe and sound and after visiting with the grand-kids, they left for their work or whatever and Rochelle cooked us a nice steak dinner. We proceeded to empty 4 bottles of wine!!!
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