Tire Shopping

Coker, Alabama

Weather: low 59 degrees, high 83 degrees, clear skies, light breezes

I think I've created a monster. Carolyn wanted to go shopping again today. By the time we returned home, we had visited three more stores, and she actually bought some things. Are there any therapy groups for this? Just kidding.

The truck is going to need new tires soon, and I have been checking the prices around town with the different dealers. At this time, we have Michelins on it which have performed well. No blowouts, no flats, no leaks, just performance. The problem is the cost, which varies from store to store. BF Goodrich tires, which are about 30% less expensive, are used by Fedex and UPS. It would seem that these companies are going to buy the most cost effective tires, which would include tires that don't fail. So, I have a decision I need to make soon. Do I buy Michelin which has performed well on the truck, but is quite a bit more expensive, or buy BF Goodrich, used by UPS and Fedex? By the way, BF Goodrich is owned by Michelin. Decisions, decisions.

The new RV has a central vacuum system, which seems like it would be easy to use. Not so. The system is actually difficult to use, primarily because the parts are kept in the basement. That means we have to go outside to get the hose and fittings, put everything together, vacuum with a hose that tends to get tangled up with everything it comes in contact with, then take everything apart, and put it back in the basement. We got over that in a hurry. Today, we bought a little Eureka vacuum cleaner that is the perfect size for the RV. It is much easier to use and store. We'll still use the central system for the truck and basement. Luckily, there is a vacuum connection in the basement so we don't have to use the one inside the RV.

Does anyone like ciabatta bread? I hope that's the right spelling. We picked up a loaf of it today, and that meant sandwiches for supper. Good stuff. I need to get Carolyn to go shopping more often.

More later, be safe.

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