If someone comes over spray something on the sheets fast before you let them in ..in case....A thought, maybe move the bed away from the wall all the time so you save yourself a few painful steps? Your sheets should not stink no fabric softener or not...maybe something in the washer or dryer did it...

Do you ever go for a free swim indoors like at the Y that MAY help with the RA some and less impact on the body in water it may help loosen you up....

This sucks doesn't it?

I am glad you have the food in finally. I too do not drink tap water but mostly because I have well water and am not sure mine is safe anymore.

I do not think I could be as mellow as you are on the van

HUGS