Awning

Friday, 24 August 2012

It was a bright and early start for BOTH of us yesterday as we needed to be hitched up and gone from the caravan park by 7.30 am. After such a hot and sticky night, this wasn’t really an issue. At least we didn’t have to worry about packing up our hoses and cords - a gecko hiding in the power box caused a little heart flutter for Les, and the gecko, too, probably

We were actually waiting for the caravan repair man to arrive and work and backed into the yard while he had his morning hit of caffeine and some breakfast. The new awning had already been inspected (three times!) and was ready to be installed as soon as the old one was removed. There were no problems attaching the awning – it slid into the slot without any trouble. We did make a comment that the uprights were the wrong way around, end wise, but were assured they were right. Of course, needless to say, when the nice man came to finish off attaching the uprights – they were on the wrong ends! However, all went well, the holes for the rafters were drilled in the exact positions and we were back on the road again after about 40 minutes and back on site shortly after 9.00 am. It was then we discovered that awnings are now six to nine inches (awnings are measured in imperial) narrower than the older ones.  The Swans flag still looks good.

The day was very hot and sticky and it was a pleasure to sit inside the caravan with the air conditioner going.

After another hot and sticky night, today was even hotter (32 degrees) and very, very humid. Any form of movement causes instant perspiration, but at least the washing dried quickly. A spot of retailing this morning resulted in some new cushions and this afternoon we restocked the frig and fruit bowl after a visit to Rusty’s Market. Bananas continue to be $1.99, tomatoes have risen to $5.99 and big avocadoes are $1.20, Papaya (red paw paw) was only $2.99.

Of course, being so close to the ice cream shop, we felt we should call in and do our bit for the economy. The owner knows us by sight now!