Challenges and Successes in 2024

In a year so many things are created and break and have to be fixed! My big hobby this year was using the Cricut cutter to make several projects. I ran into a Cricut guru on the Internet that I really liked and followed along with the inspired projects. Here are some of the Cricut creations.

For Christmas I received a new printer to convert to sublimation using Hippo ink. I set it up and have a new hobby to add to the Cricut designs. Sublimation transfers the ink to a polyester material–also anything treated with sublimation spray or underlying iron on vinyl. Can transfer detailed photos instead of shapes like iron on vinyl.

New hobby--sublimation printer
New hobby–sublimation printer
A t-shirt design by my son
A t-shirt design by my son

The RV had several updates and issues.

New leveler for the RV
New leveler for the RV
RV water valve connections leaking
RV water valve connections repaired
RV compartment repair
RV compartment repair
Valve for winterization doesn't work
Valve for winterization doesn’t work
Added water pressure tank in RV
Added water pressure tank in RV
Bunk beds in the RV for grandkids
Bunk beds in the RV for grandkids
Plumbing repair in RV didn't work--still leaking
Plumbing repair in RV didn’t work–still leaking
Broken compartment screwed back in and taped
Broken compartment screwed back in and taped
RV storage compartment broken latch
RV storage compartment broken latch

Since the RV is winterized I cannot tell if the repairs to the plumbing near the valves will work. I also repaired the broken latches using large stainless steel washers and new latches. No idea why the winterization valve doesn’t work!

Other broken stuff:

Pole and shelf fell down--repaired
Pole and shelf fell down–repaired
Mini split issue with draining
Mini split issue with drain pump–doesn’t work!
Dirty Hot Tub
Dirty Hot Tub
Hot tub repair stops leaking on high jets
Hot tub repair stops leaking on high jets
Cannot keep radon below 4 in winter
Cannot keep radon below 4 in winter–No solution yet.
Fire alarm system reached end of life
Fire alarm system reached end of life
Shelter over hot tub blew over in March
Shelter over hot tub blew over in March
High dissolved solids (TDS)
High dissolved solids (TDS) Time to change the water. Company for this sensor replaced the unit electronics. Even included shipping from France!
Homemade heater for towels and ponchos
Homemade heater for towels and ponchos

Heater is a pizza warmer with an inexpensive hamper inside. Using two food warmers to provide heat. Takes awhile to heat up the towels and ponchos but they do feel good when it’s really cold out and time to get out of the hot tub.

More repairs and upgrades to come. Also more crafts.

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