End of March 2021

 Wow! Another month almost history. 

Keep adding miles to the Traverse to the tune of over 50 miles a day average. But, kicked that up a few days ago with a 170 plus mile journey along the coast checking out what was left after the two hurricanes came to visit and destruct. 

Did finally get hitch carrier in a built but package was in bad shape and all the little screws and nut loose and some missing in the torn box from Harbor Freight. Did have to enlarge the hole for the hitch pin as the one on the carrier was not in line. But, got it so can use when needed and not have to tow my trailer. 

As can see by my gas log for the Traverse, the gas prices slowing rising. 3 of these fill ups were non ethanol which is a bit higher then ethanol gas. 

And did make a couple batches of wine. Grapefruit juice from my tree. And Kumquat from my tree also.  Toned down the grapefruit and it came out at about 5% ABV but the Kumquat was wow at 18% BVA.  So, in good shape for wine at present. 

Then decided on a journey to LA 27 and LA 82 down South  of us. Where the Strom damage was unreal. But neat scenery on the way down with the rice fields starting to show green. 

Love these uncrowded back roads. 

The green rice starting to show. 

Finally learned about this flower in the center. Milk Thistle and this one of a big family of them. 

And some more green poking through the rice fields. 

And the cows staring at me as I go by their pastures. 

Then the sad part of what was once Creole , La. Nothing left there. 

And what was left standing was destroyed big time. 

This brings us to the last day of March and one year older for me. Sheesh. But did have fun at Tee Bob's in Lake Arthur as coming back from my round about trip. 

So, as April is a day away. We'll close off this month. 

Go Away Cold Stuff

 Well, did get out taste of winter for sure. Some of that white ness did get all over everything outside. 

So glad it only lasted a week or so and did stay close to the heater.  Did lose power and one broken faucet. So, did shut the water off at the main and go get connections to fix. And really glad for having gas heaters and stove in the house. 

But, hopefully , that's history for the year. My old body do not like the cold for sure. 

Been really learning the infotainment system and dash DIC on the Traverse. Still , once in awhile the wife will hit a button and we have to pull over on the road and get it figured out. Do have the door unlock/lock system as I want it so that's a good thing. But, still learning the electronic a bit more everytime I go for a ride. 

And 1500 miles already since the 2nd of Feb. And so far on the fill ups  20 to 22 mpg all around driving. 

And , did get the hitch installed and wiring done. Just incase it's needed. Did get a cover for the back to keep stuff off the carpet. Also

Still kinda of strange not seeing Da Truck out there when coming out of the house. As it lost it's place in the garage to the Corvettes 5 years ago. 

Have been a little busy helping Sis In Law get situated in Jennings and that's been fun. So glad she's relocating here to be with her 2 sisters and 2 brothers. 

So, onwards in March 2021 and see what the rest of the month brings. ;-)