Black Tanks, Bikes and Bagpipes...

We're back in Vacaville...well, technically, we're in Dixon, but we're only seven miles farther out than the Vineyard RV Park in Vacaville was.

Our campsite

We're at the Dixon Fairgrounds...we don't have all the amenities we did before...no pool (but we only used it once), no cable TV (we're managing with over-the-air channels) and no laundry room (I have my new washer/dryer now!)...and it's half the price the Vineyard was, so we're happy. 

We have the place to ourselves; there is only one other RV here and, ironically, we recognize it as one that was parked near us a few weeks ago at the Vineyard RV Park...small world!

Bike Show

There was a Bike and Tattoo Show at the Fairgrounds this past Saturday and things were hopping for a couple of days, but everyone had cleared out by Sunday evening.  

In two weeks the Fairgrounds is hosting the Scottish Games...we've never been, so that will be interesting.  I imagine things will get lively for a couple of days...kilts, bagpipes and what all.

Dave, our RV Tech, came out to look at our black tank leak the day after we arrived and pronounced our black tank cracked...near a fitting and in a manner that can't safely be patched.

There's bad news and good news. The bad news is we need a new black tank.  The good news is that Dave can do the work here at our campsite on a weekend...we won't have to take it in to a repair shop.  The bad news is that it's an expensive job.  The good news is that Dave's labor rates are lower than the RV shop where he works during the week.

Also in the good news category, as mentioned above, I have my new washer/dryer!  After five months of laundromats, I am doing laundry in the tranquility of my own home.  No longer hesitating to wear a favorite item of clothing because it'll get dirty and I won't be able to wear it again until we get to the laundromat (I know, I'm a bit odd).  Anyway, I love having own my washer/dryer again!

So now we're in "wait mode' until the tank arrives.  He's also going order the piece needed and fix the body damage from our blow out.  Right now the plan is to be finished and leaving here before the first of October.

I won't say we're not stressed over the repair costs, but it's a relief to finally know what's wrong and that it can be fixed.

Tacos at Stacey's
Jack, Stacey and Jack

In the meantime, we're going to enjoy visiting everyone again! We started with tacos at Stacey's this past Sunday and have plans in the works for a day trip to Lake Tahoe with Robyn and Melvin as well as a family BBQ next weekend.  Tonight it's Melvin's world famous spaghetti!