Peppy's Dream Moving Adventure Blog

We woke up early this morning and headed to Pompano Beach to the RV repair shop.  I had spoken to someone named “Artie” (a great name) and made an appointment for 8:00am today.  We got there at 8:10am.  The sign said “OPEN” and the gate was open, but no one was there.  Eric got out and looked around, then got back in and said we were leaving.  He said he didn’t see any place where they would work on the RV, and it looked like a scrap yard.  He said there were shovels and paint rollers on the ground.  It was very run down and Eric didn't think it was a good place to leave the RV.  So, we left and came back to Delray Beach. 

Eric has said for the past few days that he thought the brakes needed to be replaced and that was more important than the fridge and toilet (which really are just a minor inconvenience since we eat out all the time and stay at campgrounds).  Now, since it didn't work out fixing the inside, he wanted to find a place that would replace the brakes.   After we had breakfast with my Mom, Dad came home from playing tennis and he called his mechanic, who said he could do it, and they went right over.   Unfortunately, the brakes were completely shot, as well as the rotors and calipers.  All had to be replaced.  A MAJOR brake job.  We hope to have it back by Wednesday afternoon. 

Now, I know you’re probably all thinking, “Didn’t you get the RV checked out before you purchased it?”  Well, we DID.  It was checked out by a local Whitestone mechanic (not someone we had a relationship with), and we were also told by the seller that it was COMPLETELY checked out by his RV mechanic.  Well, both did a TERRIBLE job, because there were so many things wrong with it!  If we weren’t in the midst of selling our house and so overwhelmed with all that it entailed, Eric would have been able to check out everything himself – and even make all the repairs.  He is capable and knowledgeable.  But we were going CRAZY with all the stress of emptying the house and packing for San Diego, so buying the RV kind of got pushed to the back burner.  We’re lucky there was nothing wrong that caused us to get stuck on a road in Kentucky somewhere, but still, it’s been disappointing that so many things have gone wrong with the RV in just one month.  I don't think the people who sold it to us were trying to pull one over on us.  I just think they trusted their mechanic, and he took advantage of them.

Anyway, I’m happy to report that I got an appointment to get my touch-up.  My roots were just terrible and I really needed it – BAD.  I couldn't wait, because I always feel like a new woman after I get my touch-up (you know – blondes have more fun, but not with roots showing!).  I got a trim, too.  I had been going to LE SALON for 4 years (272 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY  11596; 516-739-8600) and Emily is the best colorist anywhere around.  Julie used to cut my hair, and she always did a great job, too.  I recommend Le Salon very highly!

I ended up going to a place called REGIS SALON in the BOYNTON BEACH MALL in Delray Beach.  My stylist, Songyea Stadmiller, did a great job of matching my color and gave me a great haircut, too.  Eric and my Mom accompanied me to the mall, and they walked around while I got my hair done.  My Mom is so cute, because she told Eric to give her a big hug, because she wanted people to think she had a boyfriend – a TALL boyfriend!  Of course, he complied!

We are going to stay in tonight and just have dinner at home for a change.  We’ve been eating out so much, it’s nice to stay in once in a while!