Quick Fill

Here are three things that are sure to lift a fulltimer's spirits after a week of Arctic temps:

1. A daytime high of 39 degrees
2. Sunshine
3. A full tank of propane.

Those three key ingredients put our household in a much better mood today. We were getting pretty darn grumpy around here, and rightfully so. When the late night weather forecast for next week included back-to-back single digits, I was afraid of what heinous act we might commit! But, with the completion of our most anticipated major errand, we are back to our ol' cheery selves today.

Shortly after noon the temperature was north of freezing. The sun was beaming on our frozen slide topper, which aided in a much needed quick thaw. We packed the moose up for the five-mile trip to the propane dealer. The slide came in with ease, followed by the jacks. We were so pleased to see that everything was working properly. We navigated our way to the land of plenty of propane. Paul pulled the moose up to the pump and the good gas man gave Big Bull a quick fill. Fifty bucks and 15 minutes later we were backing into our old familiar site. As we set about the business of setting up, we felt our spirits lift as we lowered the jacks and expanded the slides. We quickly put out all the stuff that makes this place a home, including our Christmas decorations. With that, the big errand was behind us.

We have a full tank of propane! All is right with our world.