Errands

One of the problems about full-timing is getting things done that you take for granted when you’re in a permanent location.

- A full medical check-up is difficult since you have to make an appointment weeks in advance and you have no history with the doctor. Instead, earlier we stopped at a Florida Blue Center for a mini-checkup that includes blood pressure, cholesterol, and several other items.

- An eye exam can be quickly done, but we needed time to get new glasses (though some places can be quick).

- Christmas shopping can be difficult. You have to find what stores are near your location. Ordering anything on the internet requires staying at a single location for at least a week. I cheat when it comes to our granddaughter. I order things online and ship to Johnny and Jen. Then they get to wrap the presents!

- Mail requires knowing where you’re going to be about 5-7 days in advance (unless you want to pay the extra for next day delivery).

We’ve decided to stay for a few weeks at state parks near Austin so we could get new glasses and get mail.

The nights are now cold (30’s and 40’s) which is good for sleeping. The afternoons are in the 60’s which is good for hiking.