As you read this we should be on our way to sign the last papers and finalize the deal on our new home, a 2004, 36 ft Keystone Challenger with 3 slideouts.
However, a storm is also headed our way. Probably only rain in Apache Junction where the 5th-wheel is parked. Rain/snow in Yarnell. We may just decide to stay in it for a day or two before towing it home. Don’t know yet but we’ll go prepared. So, I may be offline for a few days.
Happy New Year to All! May 2011 find you as happy as we are.
Last week Mike moved all the campers
to make room
for the new 5th-wheel.
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PS: Due to my not thinking, what else is new, and the fact that today seems to be a Federal holiday, I can’t finish the banking thing today so won’t be able to get the new 5h-wheel until later this week. Sure is hard to take care of business during the holidays. Just impatient. A virtual tour will be coming.
Having lived in some form of RV for the last 13 years meant downsizing Christmas decorations, especially a tree. And although I fought against the “fake” tree as a pre-teen it’s almost funny how I fully support the idea now. My mother would certainly laugh. Any way, my first tree measured 6 inches (15.24 cm) and came with some tiny baubles glued on from, but of course, a thrift store. Probably cost me a couple bucks. Really, I’m not cheap, just thrifty.
A couple years ago I bought a 12 inch (30.48 cm) tree with optics at a thrift store for $5 and decorated it with clip-on rhinestone earrings. I really do like the idea of packing the tree away in a plastic grocery bag which I always forget where I put the following year.
This year, Mike was pushing for a REAL tree. What? Why kill a tree? No he meant a LIVE tree we could plant later. We have no space. Yet once again a thrift store saved the day when I found a 24 inch (60.96 cm) tree complete with star, stand and red ribbon for $3. The first decorations added, Stacey’s felted acorns. (I love these, thank you.) Next I dug out some spun glass ornaments I’ve had–and rarely seen–over 25 years. And finally the rhinestone earrings. We’re both happy with this tree.
And yes it’s small. Maybe too small to shelter the gift of love we exchange. Or the newer 5h-wheel we’re looking to buy. But at the growth rate of Christmas trees, in a couple years, we’re going to need a bigger house/RV.
Happy Holidays!
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