Waking up in Oakley, KS

Forgive me for falling asleep during posts. Forgive me, also, for today's fragments. The battery has been charging all night and the pump is not pumping. This process has been very frustrating as we just want to be able to pull over in times of need to simply pump the fuel and move on. We spend upwards of 45 minutes each time we stop trying to figure out why the pump is not pumping. An alternator connection to the pump battery will be helpful for the next go at this. A handpump will also be key and if anyone is able to find one for us anywhere between here in Oakley, KS and St. Louis, MO, we'd be soooo grateful!

We both have scratchy throats, my left bottom eyelid is swollen from who knows what. I have a rinse, but of course I'm wanting instant results. We'll have to stop at an eye doctor at some point when the pace slows down (not sure if that's a possibility with the fuel issues).

Despite the frustrations, we're having a fantastic time together and laugh CONSTANTLY. I'm not sure if we're both just punchy or actually REALLY FUNNY.

Time to hit the road and meet up with Banz in Knob Noster, approximately 4-5 hours drive away!

I hope all of you are happy and well and have a wonderful Monday! Think good thoughts and well wishes for our pump!!

~erinn