So many of you are aware of my obsession with the value of the almighty dollar. Yes, I am a cheapskate, money worrier, depression era throw back and I blame my Irish father for this completely. So when Gary told me we were going to Europe for five weeks, I shut down and told him if he wanted to go on this trip he would plan the entire thing while I would go to the hospital to see if I could sell my plasma and eggs to earn enough to pay for this venture. Actually, I think I said I would rent our house (I didn't) if Gary planned the entire trip. (I will sell anyone the planning spreadsheet for $5.) But no worries! Today we went to the town next to the campsite and found the Hardanger Fartoyvernsenter Maritime Center which is a national ships preservation center and museum. Well that is how the place advertises itself. But what I discovered was the center taught useful life skills like how to create screws and rope. We left with a handmade screw and a homemade jump rope. So when we hit Burlingame don't go to Ace Hardware or Home Depot -- we have your home improvement supplies. (At cost-of course.) And Gary has now perfected his new skill - slicing bread. It is hilarious here. Every grocery store sells out of bread, milk and eggs everyday. It's like St. Louis snowstorm prep EVERY night. And for bread it doesn't come presliced. You use the bread cutting machine to make the individual slices. Photos of our new trades come as bonuses to the daily blog post. So how do you suggest we pay for this crazy adventure? Lottery tickets welcomed and encouraged.
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