O.J.

O.J. has been in the news a bit lately. And, we have something to say about that.

First, a quick update.

It's "camping eve" for our two cats. Tomorrow, like it or not, they become RVing kitties. It should be very exciting.

In preparation of this much anticipated and potentially stressful outing, we've taken extra steps to make tomorrow extra smooth. Tonight, we loaded up the Jeep with stuff (including our shiny new grill) and headed out to see Bullwinkle. Thankfully, all was safe and sound. We had several to-dos to bring order to the place. We trimmed up the mattress topper and put on freshly washed sheets. We stocked the drawers with clothes, the bathroom with towels and the pantry with non-perishables for the weekend. We even exercised the genset just a bit. With all of our to-dos done, we packed the new grill inside the cabin and locked everything up. Bullwinkle is ready to go. All we need now is a cooler and a couple of cats. Our fingers are crossed that all will go smoothly tomorrow.

So, what do we have to say about O.J.?

It ferments.

Early this morning we retrieved our tub of RV non-perishables from the garage. It had been sitting there for six weeks or so since our last trip. A quick pop of the top was met with a most disturbing smell. In the corner of the tub sat two small plastic bottles of orange juice. One of them was a color not usually associated with Florida sunshine. The other was empty - its smelly contents lined the bottom of the tub. It soaked a couple of tubes of Pringles, corroded a can of soup or two beyond the safety point and made a big mess. All the contents found their way to the trash except an unopened bag of Peet's coffee beans. (Thank God for small favors!) Hot water and lots of soap brought the tub back to life, ready to be restocked.

And, for the record, we have now categorized O.J. as a perishable. Hey, we're still newbies!

Next post will be from the road with our furry friends. Stay tuned.