Tricked the Birds

This morning we got up to the realization that the gray water tank in the trailer was full and we would have to go through the grueling process of hitching the trailer up to the truck just to go to the dump station and drain the disgusting sewer and gray water tanks.

So, we started the whole process:
1. Close all vents in the trailer.
2. Put everything away that might be shaken off tables, shelves, counters.
3. Turn off electricity.
4. Check that the refrigerator door is closed tight.
5. Lower the TV antenna.
6. Lift the steps.
7. Unhook the electricity.
8. Unhook the water.
9. Lift the trailer's stabilizing feet.
10. Attach the hitch to the truck.
11. Back up the truck to an exact spot where the hitch fits into the trailer (this generally takes at least 5 tries).
12. Attach five different chains, hooks, and cords.
13. Lower the jack.
14. Lift the spring arms.
15. Remove the chokes from the tires.
16. Pull out the truck's mirrors.
17. Drive to the dump station.
18. Attach the sewer hose.
19. Wait for the black water to empty.
20. Wait for the gray water to empty.
21. Detach the sewer hose.
22. Wash hands!

When we finished with the process and started thinking of reversing the process as we returned to our site, I noticed five robins scouting out our site. They must have been watching us and were sure we were leaving for good. They thought they would have plenty of time to find all kinds of crumbs, and they didn't seem at all interested in vacating the area for our return. Ha, I thought. The wild creatures were laughing at me the other day. Now is my turn.