For the last six months we have been planning this trip. THE BIG ONE .The trip of a lifetime. A trip of which folks with a wandering soul often only dream. A five month
leisurely journey across this magnificent and picturesque country in the
comfort of our very own home-on-wheels!
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| Raincoats still able to withstand a Monsoon? Check! ( doesn't everyone use the shower for testing? ) |
For those of you that don't know me well, one of my personality traits, should I say, ”quirks”, is that I am a
“planner” and that I take the meaning of "preventive maintenance” to a whole new level. Whether it is the home, autos, bicycles, or RV; any item that is suggested to be maintained,it is. I read manuals, forums, etc. I would hate for us to be relating "horror stories" of a mechanical failure out on the road at our next fireside gathering.
Our hands were cramping; not only from the hard work, but from writing checks! We feel personally responsible for many a mortgage paid and mouths fed!
After weeks of hard work, Norm and I have now left the house ready for a hurricane of epic proportions, and clean enough (even the windows?? Yes, I am admitting to this "quirk" ) that we will be happy to return, and not embarrassed by its condition should something horrendous happen and we don’t.
Our hands were cramping; not only from the hard work, but from writing checks! We feel personally responsible for many a mortgage paid and mouths fed!
After weeks of hard work, Norm and I have now left the house ready for a hurricane of epic proportions, and clean enough (even the windows?? Yes, I am admitting to this "quirk" ) that we will be happy to return, and not embarrassed by its condition should something horrendous happen and we don’t.
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| Shoe actually waterproof? Check! (Standing in a bathtub perfect for this test ) |
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| Norm doing his thing..... |
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| My Motto- BE PREPARED!!! There will be bears out there! Bear Spray very with belt holsters very hard to find! |
We are so very fortunate to be able to take such a fabulous vacation, but the costs are great. Monetarily, is obvious. But the most difficult will be the inability to watch my daughter's now 6 1/2 month old baby girl experience all those many "firsts". I can't believe how much I love that little character! We also won't get a chance to see Norman's new grandson ( due in a couple of weeks ) until we fly out of Salt Lake City in the first part of August.
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| Just how hard do you think it was to leave this little character? |
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| Another Grandchild on the way! Our lives keep getting richer and richer! |
