THOSE PESKY BATTERIES...

When their dead their dead...batteries that is.

Recently I had to replace all three batteries in my motorhome and that meant big bucks. Two of the batteries were deep cycle golf cart batteries and the other was a car battery that was under warranty from Walmart. Imagine all three going down at the same time, ugh!

But wait a minute...I found a solution thanks to Chad's Car Care called Advantage battery in Oklahoma City just off of I-40 on Rockwell between Reno Avenue and Melrose on the East side of the road. 

This is a family owned business and good people, that sells wholesale. I paid for two batteries what I would have paid for one battery. You can't beat a deal like that! 

Advantage Battery

Hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Closed Sunday

312 N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127

(405)787-0033

I highly recommend this business!

Ice Ice Baby...Ice...

My ice maker in my refrigerator quit working this past winter due to a water valve up in my attic. Getting to the water valve is a pain number one and number two it would cost me quite a bit to get a plumber out here to fix the problem.  The refrigerator is under warranty but the valve in the attic is not. 

What to do?

Saturday I went to Sam's and found this little number. An Igloo portable counter-top ice maker. After the purchase I brought it home, followed instructions and walla I now have an ice maker bin full of ice thanks to this little number.  

Igloo Counter-top Ice Maker

It makes a tray of ice in 10 minutes and can make up to  26 pounds of ice in 24 hours. It makes two sizes of ice cubes.  

Large Ice Cubes

The thing I like about it is I can take it with me on my trips and make ice in my motor home. 

Walmart carries it for $119.00, I got mine at Sam's Club for $99.00. Sam's has it in red or white. 

I am making more ice to put in

gallon size freezer bags to put in my freezer. Having ice in this house is a must!

This was the cheapest solution to my problem and after seeing what this little machine can do... 

I recommend it.

Ginger Sue's...Liberty, Missouri

While in Kansas City picking up Christie for our trip to Washington DC, Christie took me over to Liberty, Missouri, a quaint little town about 14 miles from where she lives in North Kansas City, to have breakfast at a darling little breakfast and lunch room called Ginger Sue's. Ginger Sue's is located one block west of the town square and Court House on State Highway 152 on the north side of the street. 

Christie had the West Coast Omelet while I had my favorite, biscuits with sausage gravy plus sausage links and coffee. 

The service was wonderful, my food hot and most delicious. We had a very attentive server who always had a smile on her face. 

Price: $ for single $$ for 2

Restrooms: Clean

Setting: Booth or Table and Chairs

Staff:  Friendly and Attentive

Parking: On street, may have to walk

Would I come back?  YES! 

After breakfast, Christie and I drove up to the square to take a look around. I would love to go back and spend some time exploring the antique shops that dot the square and then wander through some of the museums there especially the archives at William Jewel Universtiy that was established in 1849.

Jessie James the outlaw made a withdrawal from the bank in Liberty, now a Jessie James museum.  Liberty was settled in 1820 and became a jumping off place for westward expansion. 

There is a lot of history wrapped up in this small town. One could spend some time uncovering it and be all the richer for it.

If you are going to be in the area drop by Ginger Sue's, have a meal then go experience the friendliness of small town America.

Chad's Car Care...Oklahoma City

If you are needing mechanical service on your RV or car I highly recommend Chad's Car Care, located on North Council Road and 10th Street just off of I-40 in Oklahoma City, OK. They took care of my motor home and did a fine job on her. Chad also has a U-haul business along with his car care services. 

  
Chad's was recommended to me by Motley RV. He treated me with respect, was very professional and extremely nice! 

I had to bring back my RV to get an oil change on my generator, Chad's people jumped right on it and had me out in no time.  These are good people!

On my repair scale from 1 to 5

Chad's Car Care is a 5+.

Chad...to you and your crew...Thank you!

Update: Chad and his crew have been taking care of my motorhome for a year now and just finished a major overhaul of my dash air-conditioner that was under an extended warranty contract with Good Sam. All I can say is: 
THANK YOU CHAD AND ROYCE AND YOUR WONDERFUL CREW!

T & W Tire Store...

I highly recommend T & W Tire Store, located in Oklahoma City, OK at 25 North Council Road just off of I-40. Their primary tires are Michelin's and BF Goodrich.  They have tires for every vehicle. I got tires there and am extremely pleased with the service I received even if there was a snafu, they made it right.

The people at T & W Tires are good honest people and will treat you right! They are also members of the FMCA Michelin Advantage Club, which is how I got my tires for my motor home. 

They are located in Oklahoma and Texas.

They got me in and out in a timely manner for which I am grateful. 

Be sure and ask for Keith, nice guy! 

Just look for the big Michelin Tire sign out front.