Washing my camping bedding / Harbor Freight Tarp

If you ever have the opportunity to attend the Chili Cook-off one of the first things I would recommend is for you to protect your upholstery.  There is a lot of dust, people will spill beer others will throw up or worse.

I place a flannel sheet on the back seats then a plastic sheet protector followed by a comforter, then lined with flattened cardboard beer containers and thick cardboard boxes to keep the ice chest from sweating onto the seats.  To further protect it I bought a thick canvas pet-friendly liner...and if that was not protection enough I further cover it with the big cardboard that they use to separate the different levels of drinking water bottles at the store.

Yesterday all that had to come out to be washed and or replaced.  Headed to the nearby washateria this morning where there was only one other customer who was about done and a guy who was repairing the washer and driers.

This laundromat always decorates for each holiday.

 They have newer machines and it is a well maintained and clean laundromat.

While they have raised their prices due to the increase in water rates they are still reasonable.  A little secret only known to regulars...one of their $4.00 machines only charges $2.75 and I was able to save a little money.

Washed my sleeping bag, comforter, flannel sheets and towels in a calm and child-free environment.

I was prepared to use the largest of their washing machines to wash my sleeping bag and comforter for $6.00 but as I mentioned was able to use the customer reward machine for $2.75...you know how I love bargains!

Went I got home I covered my front and passenger seats with long and thick freshly laundered towels and after putting everything back in the back seat...it gave the car a nice clean fresh smell.

I know a couple of you have been wondering why I want a Harbor Freight heavy-duty tarp.  Here is your answer...

First of all, it is big 11.4 feet 4 inches times 18 feet 6 inches for $18.99 which in itself is a super bargain in comparison to other stores.  Add to that a 20 percent off coupon.

That brings the price down to $15.19.  The one I have has lasted 4 years in the unrelenting Texas heat, sun and exposed to the elements.

Good news...I do not have to purchase a tarp after all...found three today!

Good night.  May you all have Terlingua Dreams.



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