Sunscreens

We are just loving it here in Gunnison. While much of the country is sweating through a monster heat wave, we are blessed with daytime highs in the low 80s and overnight lows that dip into the 40s.

What's not to love?

Our first week flew by. We had so much fun! We finally had the great pleasure to meet The Wandering Wishnies. We've "followed" these good folks for about three years. It was treat to finally meet up in person and enjoy a couple of fine meals here in town. We're so pleased to move Fred and Jo to the "Bloggers We've Met" on our blogroll! We also got to spend some quality time with Darren and Joyce, whom we first met in Kerrville and decided to alter their itinerary to hook up with us for awhile. (Thanks, guys!) We shared a most enjoyable wildflower expedition to gorgeous Crested Butte, and introduced them to the Wishnies, too!

Sadly, our friends all hit the road yesterday. So, we're left to our own devices. I'm proud to report that Bullwinkle's Travels is, at long last, nearly up to date. I've been a blogging machine! (My next step is to report on all the fun we've had here!) We've made several outings on the bikes, and it's been just too long since we've done that. We also met two really fun neighbors, Karen and Arvin. They've made summer stops in Gunnison for the last seven years, so they really know their way around. This morning, Karen gave me a wonderful Jeep tour of the area and we scoped out real estate.

Don't get too excited, people. We're just looking!

It is easy to see us living here in Gunnison. It's our kind of place. It's beautiful and cool. There's plenty of hiking and biking for miles. And, there are Jeeps everywhere. Of course, we have to remind ourselves that this is July! In the middle of winter, the snow really piles up and Gunnison frequently earns the title of coldest place in the United States. We've been advised that if we get really serious about living here, we rent first...and spend a winter. We'll see.

We've taken care of various odds and ends and household chores that are best taken care of when you're parked in one spot for awhile. Today the UPS man delivered our latest, greatest moose accessory, which we ordered shortly after our arrival.

Bullwinkle is now sporting sunscreens! Since the day we purchased a motorhome, we've been researching the options for moderating the amount of sun and heat that come blazing through our big Imax windshield. We've stopped more people in more campgrounds and inquired about their sunscreens. (It's a great conversation starter!) Through our research, one company rose to the top.

Prompt RV Sunscreens are unique. You can put them up and take them down quickly and easily without using a ladder, and you don't need to add any snaps or buttons to your motorhome to attach them. They block 90% of the sun's rays, which can have a huge impact on the temperature of the front of our rolling home. After talking to several happy owners of these magical sunscreens, we ordered two: one for the windshield and another for the big driver's window.

I was out shopping for real estate when the UPS man came by this morning. But, by the time I got home Paul had the big sunscreen up. Moments later the second was attached. With these two nifty black wraps, we had just one thing to say.

Bullwinkle looks cool!

He doesn't just look cool. He is cool! It's amazing how much difference these screens made in the temperature just today. And, like a great pair of sunglasses, we enjoy a glare-free view of the great outdoors.

We realize it's only been one sunny afternoon with this new purchase. But, so far so good. Actually, we highly recommend them.

After all, don't we all know how to beat the heat? Drink plenty of fluids, wear a hat and apply sunscreen liberally. We're all over it.