Really out of sorts today.  Just wasn't quite right for some reason.  I did 3 hours of grass work and that was the end of any physical labor for me.  I wanted to get stuff done in the shed but that just wasn't happening today.  It took most of the day before I was really feeling normal again.  That waking up  like that out of a deep sleep just does me bad.

I got home after that and went to sleep for a while. I had contacted a few people about paying for lot rent and then contacted some more after the sleep.  The family that just moved in a month ago said they were leaving on the 12th, could they get the rent pro-rated? Yes, and gave them the number.

I've had a couple of people interested in lots today.  One told me he needs to move in long term this weekend. We talked for a few minutes and the call was ended, but no confirmation that they were actually going to show up.  I am not writing them off, exactly, I just don't get the feeling that this is something that is going to happen.  Another wanted pics, so I sent pics.  They asked where it was located, sent that info as well. 

Anyway, rents are collected for what was owed today, which is a very good thing.  

I'm not sure about the grumpy people - whether they're staying or going. Looking at their arrival date, they don't actually owe rent until the 12th.  This dude was inspecting things again.  He thinks I'm a lazy ass and now? I don't really care what he says.  If he wants to get in my space and say something, let's do it. Otherwise, he can mouth off all he wants - for now - but if people start complaining about their foul attitudes, that will become a different story.  

The dude they were trying to influence just paid another month's rent, so apparently he doesn't give a s*** about their behavior.  If the grumpy people leave, I am going to prop up that sight as a "premium RV site" with pics of how much space they will have.  In fact, I will just take a pic of their trailer in that space to show how nice of a setup they have.  They would be leaving to spite me if they did leave and they have already admitted there isn't any place in town that is as good as my place....

Lot 7 is cleaned up.  That's where the trailer trash was at. They ruined a lot of grass and I was still finding cigarette butts and bud light beer caps in the ground today.  I closely examined the entire site and got all those dug-in caps out of the ground, picked up every cigarette butt I could see, mowed everything and that was that. I did, in fact, throw out a lot of trash today.  If I see trash, I pick it up.  I know, I shouldn't have to do it but if I don't, who is going to? I have no idea who the perpetrators are, I just pick the stuff up and throw it away.  I'm not going to spite my park by leaving trash laying around. In other words, get mad because people are throwing the stuff on the ground and therefore, somehow justify just leaving the stuff laying there.

It does get old, however, picking up after adults.  

Whatever the case, I do hope to feel normal again in the morning and get with the shed.  There's still so much to do.  

I also revamped my Hipcamp site with 3 different rental types. One is the RV sites, the other are the Hipcamp sites and the 3rd being the tent camping site. They all have different prices, which is what was tripping me up.  I had to figure out how to have 3 different variables of sites and have 3 different prices.  I got that figured out, done and over with.

I also realized my website says "laundry room in progress" or something like that.  Yes, it's in progress, but it's available now.  So is the shower and the toilet.  So I sent the web designer a request to change that and add tabs to show the newest amenities. I haven't talked to him in a while, I don't really need his services atm.  Changing a few words on the website costs nothing, he only charges for stuff that takes over 15 minutes.  I haven't received a bill from him in quite a while - thankfully - because I opted out of any further stuff being done with the site.  It's just money I can't afford to lose right now and I feel like it's all nicely set up and the rankings are good for Google. 

The fact of the matter is, I create and publish the Facebook ads and also the content on other websites. Hipcamp has been a chore, but I hopefully and finally have it right. Just need to add pics of the Hipcamp site. I didn't take them today because that area should be mowed first before taking photos of it.  I'll try to get that done tomorrow.  I have a bid in on a riding mower with a catcher.  I tried to get on it quick, but others beat me. However, the others haven't showed up yet and the dude said if these 2 people ahead of me are no shows, I can have it.  It's only $400 and in excellent condition. 

Well that's enough.  It's almost 8:30, I'm going to kick back, relax, watch a little tv and go to bed soon enough. Oh, I did fill out the application for the truck driver training position. I might as well try to get the job.  It says I have to have a current CDL and current medical card. Check and check.  But I need to make a resume - I think I have one on my harddrive.  Needs to be updated and finished but I do have one.  I kind of feel like I should just start over and show the last 10 years of work - which is required by federal regulations - and explain in detail my job duties.  I'll get to that in the next few days, apparently there isn't any rush for people to take the training position, it's been up and off and then up again several times. 

Or perhaps, they aren't finding the type of people they want?  I dunno, but the lady is back at my park, staying 33 days this time.  They say they like it out here. Yes, it is probably much nicer than the big city that Dallas is. Or any other large city.  

With that, I bid you a good night.  

 Hipcamp just keeps throwing me curve balls, but I'm working on it. It has my Hipcamp sites lumped in with the regular RV site.  It then had them all listed for the Hipcamp site.  Gag. No, no, no.  People don't follow instructions anyway, it says for the rv sites to please call for availability.  Did they call? Of course not, they placed a reservation for a date that is, fortunately for me, available.  I am not making much money off of this deal, tho, it was Hipcamp priciing.

Oh well. Live and learn.  They're getting a smoking deal on an RV lot with full hookups for the price they paid, I can tell ya that.  Anyway, I need to redo the Hipcamp area separate from the RV listing.  Or just do away with the RV listing altogether.  Whatever the case, I still need to take pics of hipcamp area and will be dumping the pics of the RV park area.  My focus with Hipcamp is the grass area.  My overnighters usually find me through Google, not Hipcamp.  

I finally got my son and mom and board with dates that will work for both of them and pulled the trigger. Went to my credit card perks, went to flights and yes, I booked a flight out of Longview.  I don't know how much more it costs to fly out from there versus driving clear to Dallas, but in  my mind, it's worth a few extra bucks to save the hassle of driving to Dallas, paying exorbitant fees to park there, getting a shuttle to the airport, etc.  You think of driving 157 miles each way and fuel costs, dump all of that and just pay for service out of Longview, it only  makes sense.  

It's free anyway.  I have almost enough in that account for another trip.  I definitely have enough on another card, possibly 2 other cards, to pay for trips as well.  It was over $500 round trip, which I think is outrageous considering being crammed into a Boeing 737 and having to go to 2 airports.  This same flight a few years ago was around $340 with only on layover in Dallas.  

I also hate American Airlines. They are not the most customer service friendly airline and they show it at times.  I could go into stories.....especially the one where my flight arrived late coming back into Dallas, running like crazy to get to the connecting flight only to find they have shut the jetway doors and wouldn't allow me on the plane, even those the jetway was still attached to the plane.  There is only one flight per day going to Longview out of Dallas.  

Anyway, I am not going into that, I'm just saying this trip is now officially planned what with the purchase of the tickets. AA will charge me a ridiculous baggage fee as well unless I can just cram everything into a small suitcase and carry it on.  The problem with that is that I always get loaded up with stuff to take back, usually stuff I really want.  I haven't looked up their current baggage fees, the last time I flew with them years ago it was already ridiciulous.  

This is why I have driven to Dallas on many occasions to fly Southwest with no baggage fees - but you still have to hassle with parking and a ride to the airport depending on where you park. There is a hotel I usually stay at that is relatively cheap and offers cheap parking for however long you need it to be. You pay in advance and get a ride to the airport via their shuttle.  Parking is an amazingly expensive proposition at airports. 

I have settled myself down from last night's venture and have determined to be happy and joyful regardless of a couple of very unhappy individuals.  Today is pay day - not for me but for everyone in the park.  Well, a lot of people in the park anyway.  It's almost 9:00 am and I haven't heard from anyone yet.  I'll be texting them if they don't contact me.  And going over there to see if anyone left.  Well, let me see if I can see if any lots are empty through the camera....too hard to tell. I can see lot 12 is empty - but it's supposed to be empty.  

Those overnighters at lot 7 are probably still there, they said they would be staying as late as my checkout time is, which is noon.  Doesn't look like anyone is home at any of the lots, all vehicles are gone excepting one.  No matter, I have their text numbers : ) I will start texting them when I get over to the property.  

Last night was one of those wake-up-at-1:00am-and-stay-awake fun times. 2 hours. But then, I fell asleep and woke up out of a deep sleep at a little after 8:00am.  This can't go on, I have to find - well cancel that. I just need to start getting up during weekdays at a regular, early time whether I have slept or not.  This should - or hopefully anyway - force the issue with sleep issues at night. Be tired enough at bedtime? Sleep all night! Or wake up and go right back to sleep anyway.  

Ok, had to update my binder.  Lot 2 came in on the 10th last month, he was only supposed to stay a month but now I'm hearing rumors he may be staying longer. Lot 10 came in mid-April and paid through the 1st. He allegedly is staying a "long time" - but he is friends with the grumpy people so who knows how that will work out.  Lot 11, 13 and 14 - 14 the grumpy people - all owe today.  A total of 8 that owe today, 3 are already paid in advance with a check from that company that pays their lodging arrangements.  

So, there are 3 lots.  14, grumpy people. 13, friends of grumpy people with a daughter, they live in the trailer full time, no house.  11 - it would appear he's more of an acquaintance.  If one leaves, do they all leave? I dunno, but grumpy people trailer is plainly visible in the camera, they are still there.  The dude can bi*** about the "hot shed" all he wants, I have the AC unit, I bought the new blade to install it, but now Im going to wait.  He's not my boss and I sure as Hades am not going to bow to his demands made the way he said them. I don't give a s*** what he thinks about me.  I will install the insulation before I put that AC in there.  Just because he did what he did last night. And anyway, it's still cool out in the mornings and evenings, he can do his laundry then - or - they can go to the laundromat they were going to before I opened up the laundry room. 

I take that back. Grumpy people don't owe lot rent until the 12th.  Whatever.  I need to take pics of lot 7 after the overnighters leave, someone is interested in it but they want pics first.  Ok, I'll be happy to take some photos. And also of hipcamp grass area and upload and dump the RV park pics.  

Well, I am finally awake, sort of.  Still kind of groggy, but good enough to get my happy @$$ over there and start getting some work done today.  I've got 7 lots left to mow before I can start on the shed.  

G'day