NOT on the road again :-(

**caseysmom** · 12-19-2005, 10:29 AM

Well I am still jealous, I am in california where that motorhome yearns to be...hehe I think it just doesn't like the cold.

**RICHARD** · 12-19-2005, 03:32 PM

A new cat or a diamond wouldn't give you any problems like hydraul-leak fluid.

**Tubby & Peanut's Mom** · 12-19-2005, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

A new cat or a diamond wouldn't give you any problems like hydraul-leak fluid.

A new cat, no, no problems. A diamond? Not sure I want those kinds of problems.

Well, we're home. Normal, IL is only about 1 1/2 hours from home so it was either spend $70.00 for a hotel room or come home - we came home. The motorhome is inside (whew!) and I guess they found somebody who can make us a radiator/cooler thingy and they will have it done by Friday. There was an 8 week lead time to get the OEM part, so we'll take the aftermarket part in a few days instead - and probably for less money.

The trip home in the car went well, except we decided to stop and get our mail before we came home. CJ was fussing the whole way home - he fusses more in the car than he does in the motorhome - so I didn't think anything about his fussing.....until he pooped. Yes, my poor little boy had to go poopy and didn't know how to let me know! Needless to say we immediately turned around and headed for home. I took him out of the carrier and held him on my lap until we got home - he loved it!

So, our trip is over. I'm disappointed, but glad that we're all safe and the motorhome is safely inside and not out in the frozen tundra. It's been a long time since we've spent a Christmas at home, so it'll be interesting and oddly calming I think.

**Cinder & Smoke** · 12-19-2005, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

So, our trip is over ...

Christmas at home, it'll be interesting and oddly calming I think.

So Sorry, Deb!

Hopefully a Relaxing Christmas at Home will do you both good.
I'm sure Peanut & CJ will enjoy the no-stress Holiday.

Enjoy!!

**gini** · 12-19-2005, 10:37 PM

Aw, Deb, I am so sorry. But this just might be a blessing in disguise.

You have had surgery - job stress - motorhome stress - relax with a good book - some music - no phones - maybe a fire in the fireplace if you have one.........and enjoy some peace and quiet.

There will be other trips.............with a healthy motorhome underneath you!

xxoo Gini

**RedHedd** · 12-20-2005, 11:43 AM

Aw, so sorry about your trip and the motorhome. Xmas with the kitties in front of a roaring fire sounds wonderful to me - much more comfy than out in the tundra.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 12-20-2005, 11:48 AM

Debbie, I'm sorry that you had to end up coming home

but I think that you'll both enjoy being able to relax in your own home were it's nice and warm with both of your kitties.

This year will be my first year away from home during Christmas and although I'm excited to be seeing my brother and his family, I know I'll be very happy to be home again with my furry crew.

**RICHARD** · 12-20-2005, 12:55 PM

Break out the balloons and just relax.

If you read the "road trip trauma" thread you have to agree that having 'car' problems close to home is far better than getting stuck farther down the road where the only mechanic in the town wears dirty coveralls, no socks and keeps repeating, "That there Mottur Hum shur is a beaut, This will be the first one I ever worked on!!!!"

And who need a diamond anyway?