New Location and steps

We got a phone call last night saying we were relieved. Meaning our assignment was over and they would be out today to get us disconnected so we could head back to the yard in Whitsett. We were both kind of excited that we would have some time off, but again, we would not be making any money and who knows how long we would be in the yard because of the holidays.

When the serviceman came this morning they told us we could move down the  road about 2 1/2 miles, closer to the highway or go back to the yard. The gate guards there were leaving and we could take that position.

We both thought about that and were about to say no, but again, did not know how long we might be in the yard and $125 a day is better than nothing.

So here we are. This is a much slower gate as far as activity goes according to the people we relieved. They said they are only getting about 10 ins a day and that includes the hunters....holy cow....I thought it was slow where we just left. We were getting 20-50 ins a day.

I designed and built a set of steps that we could use while we are gate guarding. Using the rv steps is difficult when you are going in and out so many times a day, and it is very hard on the steps. The steps I designed come apart into seven pieces for when we move and there are no screws or other fasteners holding the sections together. We have been using them about a month now and they are much easier going up and down.

Looks like it will be a lonely birthday for Linda and a lonely Christmas for us.....
Hope all is well  with you and you have a very happy Christmas.

Merry Christmas to all, and may your new year be prosperous and healthy.
love to all of ya
Jim and Linda