Nothing New in Bahia

Our weather has been cold but no more snow in the mountains. Just cloudy days, windy and cold enough to wear winter clothes with light rain now and then. But at least we aren't suffering like the United States is with all the storms and snow.

Well not much going on this month so this will be a short blog.

My washing machine had been leaking so Dave tried to fix it but it still leaks. It was doable though so I continued to do laundry. One morning I loaded the machine and turned it on and it filled but didn't want to agitate or rinse. So Dave tried to see what the problem was and we couldn't figure it out unless we emptied the washer. So all the clothes had to come out and go into a bucket then we had to drain as much of the water as we could which was most of it. I washed the clothes using the bucket and plunger method so at least I could have clean clothes. Then Dave pulled the washer out and took it apart. We found that the belts need to be replaced as they were loose, and the mechanism that runs the cycles is broken. So we have ordered parts for it. One of our friends is going to his house in San Diego for a few days so we are having the parts sent to his house. When he returns in a few days Dave will put the new parts in and then see if the washer will work. If not then it will be washing small loads in the bucket and the larger items I will take into town to the laundry lady. No worries. I think a new washer is on the list for when we return from summer vacation in Washington. The machine I have now is over 25 years old so it is no wonder it is starting to break down, plus it was free! For down here I don't need one with all the bells and whistles on it, just a simple selection of cycles and load capacity.

I have been busy with making crafts for the arts and craft show in April so that has kept me busy and also doing a lot of reading.

Our grandson Brody just turned 11 on the 24^th. He is growing into a handsome young man.

Well I said this would be short so this is all I have. Stay tuned for next month's happenings.

Oh by the way-----I haven't dropped my keys once since the last time.  I make sure they are hooked to my purse before I get out of the truck!!!  Now everyone asks me where my keys are!!!!  Ha!!