I normally do not like going so many days between postings when we have a reliable wifi connection, but life has a way of constantly proving that change is inevitable.
On December 30th my Mom was once again rushed to the hospital by ambulance because of heart problems. She was there for three days while doctors adjusted her meds and recalibrated the settings on her defibrillator implant. Happily, she is now resting well at home without further complications.
Needless to say, since that day Deb and I have been busy with trips to the hospital and, after her return home, helping around their house. Most of this week was a blur of leaving early each morning to spend time with Mom while Dad was taking care of business in Gatlinburg, TN. Because of the cold weather, I returned to our current spot at the Flower Mill RV Park each afternoon to keep the unit warm while Deb helped Mom with cooking and cleaning. Although it's been a hectic schedule, we both feel blessed in having the time to give whatever support is needed without other obligations or distractions.
Wintertime and RVs do not mix well, which is why our original plan was to be further South by this time of year. Most models are designed for Summer weather and staying warm in an RV when temperatures dive below the freezing point can be a challenge. As it turns out, we would not be any warmer in Florida than we are here in Taylors, SC right now. While it's meant a daily routine of keeping the chill out of the interior, we have enjoyed constant warmth even during nights when temps. have fallen into the teens.
We have a furnace in our unit, but choose not to use it for a very good reason; RV furnaces are notorious energy wasters. Just stand outside an RV when the furnace is on and feel the heat blowing out of the exhaust. That is wasted propane. Instead, we use two space heaters that have proven very reliable. We cannot keep them running when we are gone, but they heat the space quickly while using very little energy. With almost constant use last month, our total electric charge was only $16.00.
We have decided to stay here for another month and look forward to warmer weather. Until the next post, we wish everyone warmth and happy travels.
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