Back to What's in a Name (and a Little Less Venting)

 Well, here we are again, still soaking up the lakeside vibes at Dana's and Tom's Lake House – or as we affectionately call it, the Lake House, nestled on the serene Fox Lake. And speaking of names, it seems I'm stuck in a bit of a linguistic pickle, thanks to Susan.

Now, I don't want to be seen as lamenting, or heaven forbid, venting, but Susan has laid down the law. No more "venting," even if we're perfectly able to. Apparently, we now have to "lament." Which, honestly, doesn't sound quite as cathartic, but I suppose it has a certain old-world charm, doesn't it? Though, if we're being honest, I'm still quite able to vent, and sometimes, a good vent is just what the doctor ordered.

But here's the kicker: I can still vent. And why, you ask? Because I'm able to, for starters! And perhaps more importantly, very few of you seem to be playing along with my little game of "What's in a Name"! This is your golden opportunity to dust off those brain cells and join the fun. Let's get those gears turning!

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Gus's Much-Needed TLC

So, while Susan's busy rebranding our emotional outlets, what have I been up to, you might wonder? A whole lot of overdue maintenance on Gus, AKA the bus. You know how it goes – those nagging small repairs that you just keep putting off? Yeah, those.

For instance, I've been tackling the grab bars. During Gus's original construction days, someone decided self-tapping screws were a perfectly acceptable substitute for a proper drill and tap. Let's just say I now own a tap and die set, and I'm meticulously redoing all those mounting holes to ensure a truly tight fit. No more wobbly grab bars for Gus! Including the hinge plates for the entry door. 

Beyond that, I've been immersed in a flurry of rewiring projects. This isn't just about getting things to work; it's about cleaning up the messy bits and, crucially, installing chafe material and tubing to protect the wires from fraying. Because nobody wants an electrical headache down the road, especially not on the bus.

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So, there you have it. A bit of a linguistic update from the Lake House, a peek into Gus's ongoing transformation, and a gentle nudge to get those "What's in a Name" gears turning.

Are you more of a "venter" or a "lamenter"? And seriously, what names have you been pondering lately?

I did forget, one of you was Venting in your comments. 

I Quote " What No Lake Pictures" ?

Now for some of you I am expecting you to lament in your comments. Especially Venting about What' sin a name. 

So, check our our route as we head to Gillette, Wy. You can click on the map ( the "Broken Square" upped right of the map to enlarge it, and then click on the Legend Icon. 

Safe Travels and Journeys

DaGirls Rv, Gus da Bus

Susan, Tilly, Dakota and me