We're Baaaaaack

Hi all!!! Sorry for the blogging disruption. We had a few personal problems that necessitated a hiatus from the blog. But, now we are going to continue our adventures and I will try to fill in the blanks for the couple of weeks that are missing.

We are back in Washington and have just spent the night at the Cummins repair shop. We know we are in Washington because it's raining and we know we are in a repair shop because the wallets are open!


The engine was running very noisy and the last week or so, we were losing power when going uphill. After a couple of hours in the engine compartment, the technician discovered that the exhaust manifold was warped and the gasket needed replacing. Then to top it all off, evidence of dirt was found in the turbo charger and that needs replacing! Ouch, ouch and ouch!

Of course, the turbo charger is not in stock which meant spending the night in the parking lot and running the generator.


Oh well, home is where we park it! About 10pm, the police arrived. Doug went to visit with them and they were doing some canine training in the parking lot. Doug explained that we would be spending the night and they promised to keep an eye on us. Nice. So, we slept comfortably and today we will finish the work and get the bill.

Life in the fast lane. (or parking lot)