January 27- A Little Nervous

   Yesterday we took the camper into town and got a new hitch.We lost one of the weight distribution bars along the way down and needed to replace it or buy a new hitch. We opted to buy a new one because we have had issues with swaying right from the beginning with this trailer and we had had enough. Bill got very tired from each drive we took with the trailer and I was not inclined to get behind the wheel to spell him on the driving because he complained how frustrating  it was.We always wondered if a heavier hitch would have made the difference. He is anxious to get on the road to see if the new one will make a difference and stop swaying on the road, especially when large trucks pass you.
      If we pass a Walmart or dollar store along the way we are going to stop and pick up a few things to brighten up our campsites. We will need a splash of color to brighten up our homes on wheels as well as our festive holiday attire! Nancy kept telling me that Mardi Gras season was coming up but I never connected it to this weekend in New Orleans. Next time I will listen with both ears.
      We are on our way and excited to get to New Orleans. As you probably all know, the Superbowl is in town. The game will be the San Francisco 49'ers versus the Ravens. On the news last night, not that we were watching TV, but they talked about the tens of thousands of people that usually descend into the area to start the preparation for the beginning of the Lenten season as well as the Big Game.
      I am not sure what to expect. Our secret parking lot that charged $5.00 a day last year may increase  their prices this year or be not really that much of a secret and be full. Alas, Bill and Fred may just have to open up their wallets to pay for the parking.. I hope they don't think Nancy and I will swim the Mississippi River, it will ruin our hair, makeup, and more seriously our hard earned beads that we will be wearing.