How wonderful is the Internet? Let me tell you two of the ways, both of which I enjoyed today.
For a long time now—so long that you may have experienced it at 35RV—the electric door lock on Pat's door of The Big White Horse failed to work. It would wiggle the hand lever, but appeared to not have enough power to lock or unlock that door.
And for a long time now, I've been thinking, "Gotta fix that!"
Today was the day. But a few days ago, I consulted my trusty repair counselor: Google. I learned this:
- It's a very common problem on Ford pickups.
- If you do it yourself, it's a cheap ($0.00) fix; if the dealership does it—a few hundred??
- Some guys reported doing the first one in about 3 hours; later ones in less than an hour.
- Kind souls had posted instructions as to the problem and the solution on the /net.
- Even kinder souls had posted how-to videos!
Armed with this valuable information, I sallied forth, tool box in hand.
I'll simply say that the effort was successful! While it took me five or six hours, there was a bit of football-game watching, some tool setbacks, and a stripped Torx head which indeed slowed me down.
That's the good news. The bad news: the back door on Pat's side appears to need the same treatment. Bummer.
Now to the other joy provided by the Internet.
I noticed that Rick was on the computer, so called him on Skype. (Another marvelous invention/feature/tool, by the way.) He had just this afternoon returned from the woods, where they apparently have no razors. It was great to talk to and see he and Dianne!
Ahh, the Internet! What a marvelous invention!
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