Though I started the new year with a head cold, I determined to make 2024 so much more. Needed to turn around negative thoughts, get past the past, move on with life as it should be, and buy yet another RV.
As usual, I didn’t greet 2024 at midnight. Instead I spent the first couple days sniveling with a head cold and coughing with a sore throat. Tim came back from town with a chocolate Mc milkshake that felt fine chilling down.
Kofa Mts under crazy sunset clouds
Third day into 2024 I took my first (decent) photo of the new year. Desert sunsets are often superb, and what better present for a tribe member’s birthday celebration around the campfire. I went to the gathering but stayed away from people and left very early.
Tim and I modeling Christmas tie-dye
Felt well enough the next day to drive 45 minutes to Parker with Tim for supplies. Grocery stores in Quartzsite are limited and pricey. That night I saw an ad on the Facebook Quartzsite Marketplace for a Class C motorhome that seemed worthy of looking at. Turns out, Tim knows the seller, Eric is known as the Nomadic Fanatic on his YouTube channel (check him out).
Yes, I already had a 5th-wheel listed for sale. And I recently bought a shuttlebus but it wasn’t really what I wanted other than an adequate bed on wheels. January is the month of “all things RV” in Quartzsite, so it’s a good place to buy and sell.
First thing the next morning I contacted him, located about half a mile from me. It’s the first wheelestate seen since the fire that I’ve gotten excited about and the price was right. It more than checked all my boxes. But, do I want to own three Rvs?
3-week old rose
Over the weekend I worked on the fire video. Very difficult to relive, yet felt like a necessity. I’ll never forget, but time to move on.
After waiting out the weekend, Erik and I took a 1 1/2 hour drive to Buckeye, the nearest bank we both use, to notarize the title and make the deal. What a great way to make 2024 so much more!
Tour of new RV coming soon.
Those are some rather amazing sunrise sunset photos. I love that I could sit in your new rig and see you settling in. I expect your 2024 to be great.
Thanks. So glad to spend time with you two. Love my new home.
Surprised about the new rig after the shuttlebus purchase. Made me think of TiogaGeorge. Hope the bus sells/is sold. Great tiedyes. You look happy. Carry on!
Thanks. I am happier than I’ve been in months. The bus just wasn’t me, not sold yet if you’re interested. 😉
Ahh. Nicely done. Fingers crossed for it to be the last and favorite of all.
Thanks. This one’s a keeper for sure.
Very well done video…..and sad. I can only imagine how awful that was for you. What a blessing though that you had friends to support you nearby. I am happy you are moving forward in 2024 with a vision, friends and new camper. Looks like more room than you had in the burned out one. Happy camping!~~
Thanks, was hard to watch again. The caravan tribe is awesome! Definitely more space in this new RV.
I’m sure most of us are all looking for a better 2024. We’ve made some travel plans, where wil you be taking the new rig?
Not exactly sure of summer plans yet.
Congratulations on your new to you Class C. Here’s hoping 2024 is whole lot better year.
Thanks.
Happy 2024!! Congratulations on your new RV, it looks great. Looking forward to the tour of it and your future adventures in it. Safe travels 😀
Thanks. I’m loving it.
Looking good for 2024 indeed! Your life is so different and sounds like happy changes. Your new RV looks like the perfect size for how you travel/live. Hope the other two sell this season and you can move forward with just the one!
Thanks. The 5er is gone, now if the bus would just go away.
Ahhh..I’ve gotten the sign in block to appear so maybe this Comme t will too. I have no idea what I originally wrote when it wouldn’t take my comment but I am so sorry you started the New Year out with a cold. But I am really happy that you have such good friends in Tim and Erik to help you. And I am amazed that you have had 3RVs. The Tioga looks like a keeper and I’m looking forward to hearing all about it. I fondly remember Tioga George. Perhaps we’ll call you Tioga Gaelyn. Crossing fingers this posts.
Thanks for your persistence. 5th-wheel has sold, now just the bus needs to go away. Loving the Tioga, named Freedom. More coming, when I have enough signal.
Congrats Gaelyn, Good to read yours. I’m so glad for/along with you! Recently, I read someone’s line “designing my life”. You sure are. I love reflection photos, have taken a few, like sunset in Challenger. Transitions! Me also. I really look forward to meeting up, down the road, by and by. Love, gz
Thanks. I like the idea of designing ones life. Let’s keep working on that.
Happy New Start Gaelyn! I’ve been away from blogging for a while and so glad to find you recovering from that terrible trauma. (Your rock that tie-dye and it made a good Valentine picture at the beginning of the post too!)
Thanks. Seems blogging is on the way out for many. I LOVE the tie-dye.
Fabulous photos Gaelyn. Hope all is well. Cheers Diane