Blogs from Jackson, Mississippi, United States, North America - page 2

My alarm went off sometime around the butt crack of dawn. We had to leave at 6:45, so getting showered and things had to happen earlier. Load in went really well- this union house is a lot like home; everyone’s competent and pretty well enjoys what they do, or at leave have fun with it. I knew it would be a good day when Kyle gave a hug to Sarah, and then Dana, and then one of the locals got in line, an old man. The whole crew was great to work with. Since we were only about a block from the hotel, I got to go back to my room for a nap before the matinee show. Sarah’s grandfather and a friend of his drove up to see the show, so they went to lunch ... read more

After a very pleasant 3 and 1/2wks. in Florida,I headed West.Somewhere in Alabama,while on the interstate,the RV,which has been running perfectly,just suddenly quit running,like someone flipped a switch.It would turn over but not a hint of starting.Fluids,wires,hoses all seemed OK.So I made the call for a tow truck.While waiting for it,I took off the air filter and pumped the throttle.No gas came out of the jets,so I wondered about not having fuel,despite the gauge showing about an 1/8 tank remaining.Of courses the huge wrecker didn't have any, so we called his buddy to bring some out.After putting 5 gallons in the tank,she started right up.It was an expensive lesson about the calibration of the fuel gauge.But fortunately nothing more serious.So after losing several hrs. and $,I continued on to Mississippi.... read more