The grandkids visited over the weekend and thus we discovered a leak in our gray water holding tank. There are no sewer hookups at this campground so our holding tanks filled up during the week and with the grandkids over much more water was used because, as you know, kids like to run water. You see, normally at campgrounds with sewer hook ups the valves are pulled open on the holding tanks for the shower and kitchen tanks so the water just flows straight into the sewer and is not held in the tanks. Sitting outside chatting with Steve and Angela we noticed water running down near the wheels of the rig-not a good sign.
We have arranged to detour to the Meyers RV/Camping World store in Hamburg when we leave here on Monday to have them see if the leak can be repaired or if they will have to pull the tank and replace it. This is where being a fulltimer presents a problem. Our home needs repaired so where do we stay? Often, repair shops will pull your rig back out of the shop in the evening if repairs will take longer than one day and allow you to stay in your rig overnight, often having electrical hookups for power. Add to that the complication of having a pet-what do we do with the cat all day while waiting for repairs? This is a new problem for us, although Denny had to deal with it when I was taken to the emergency room after my fall. At that time, Patches spent the 4 hours waiting in the truck while Denny checked on her frequently. This time we'll have to play it by ear depending on the outside temperatures and whether or not they allow pets in their waiting room. We've reserved a motel room just in case. These are the things you don't think about when you decided you are ready for a pet again. And you should, if you are a fulltimer. Because stuff happens. Apparently frequently, in our case. Sigh.
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