We're enjoying our second of three nights in our home away from home. This weekend we're at the San Luis RV Resort in Santa Nella, CA. It's an old park, built years ago to house federal workers in mobile homes while they constructed the nearby reservoir. For most, it's a spot for a quick overnight on I-5. For us, it's a fun weekend with a group of Winnebago enthusiasts we met on our first night as newbie RV owners.
We've joined the Chardonnay Travelers here as part of their Thanksgiving celebration rally. There are 18 or so rigs here filled with absolutely lovely people who know how to have a good time. Already, we've enjoyed good food, wine and lots of laughs. It's a really great group.
Today started with an extra hearty hot breakfast served up by the cheerful wagonmasters. By midday, there were plans coming together to enjoy lunch at a legendary pea soup restaurant a few miles up the road. Boris and I decided to board our bikes and pedal for our rich, creamy lunch. We pedaled four miles or so on a state highway buzzing with speeding cars, 18-wheelers and RVs. That was an adventure! The only thing worse was we made the return trip with our tummies filled with hearty rich soup!
As early afternoon began to turn late, we decided to host an impromptu open house to introduce the members of this fine group to Bullwinkle. With several bottles of chilled sparkling wine and a tray of hot appetizers, we welcomed the group for an early happy hour to celebrate our new motorhome. It was a truly wonderful party. There's nothing like sharing your motorhome with other motorhome owners. Natasha snapped a few pictures while Boris kept the bubbles flowing. We'll get them posted at Bullwinkle's place ASAP.
Our party was followed by a hearty dinner filled with good food, wine and lots of laughter. Now, we're chillin' in our hospitable motorhome, ready for a good night's rest.
Buenas Noches from Santa Nella!
Relief
Big work week for both of us. And, it's only Tuesday.
Ugh.
Right now, we're both worn out and dog tired. On days like today, our fulltiming dream feels light years off in the distance. You see, today, it's tough to see the forest for the trees.
There is a forest out there, though. It's rich and green. It stretches out for scenic miles, with the friendliest people you'd ever want to meet. It's full of adventure, things to see and places to get a very good night's rest.
Yep. We need to remember that.
Besides, we're going "camping" on Thursday.
For us, that spells R-E-L-I-E-F.
Ugh.
Right now, we're both worn out and dog tired. On days like today, our fulltiming dream feels light years off in the distance. You see, today, it's tough to see the forest for the trees.
There is a forest out there, though. It's rich and green. It stretches out for scenic miles, with the friendliest people you'd ever want to meet. It's full of adventure, things to see and places to get a very good night's rest.
Yep. We need to remember that.
Besides, we're going "camping" on Thursday.
For us, that spells R-E-L-I-E-F.
Purging, Piecing and Chat
We enjoyed a very quiet Saturday at home. Chilly temps, fog and rain made it easy to decide to stay inside. We made the most of this perfect day for purging. Boris tackled his closet, and I went to work on three closets. I knocked out two with no problem at all. But, dreaded closet number 3 - in the office - proved to be too much for one day. But, I'm pleased to report I made good progress.
Taking a break from purging, I went to work on my quilt project. While I sat pinning pieces of fabric together, I decided to check in on the RV-Dreams Chat Room. I had never been, but thought it might be time to introduce myself. Entering the virtual space I immediately felt a warm welcome by my virtual RVing friends. I hung out for an hour or so while I continued to work on the quilt. Then, Boris called me away for cocktail hour. I said so long to my virtual friends and put away my quilting toys. (I have my priorities!)
A day like today reminds us that purging takes time. We're pleased at the progress we made today. And, we know we have lots more to do!
Taking a break from purging, I went to work on my quilt project. While I sat pinning pieces of fabric together, I decided to check in on the RV-Dreams Chat Room. I had never been, but thought it might be time to introduce myself. Entering the virtual space I immediately felt a warm welcome by my virtual RVing friends. I hung out for an hour or so while I continued to work on the quilt. Then, Boris called me away for cocktail hour. I said so long to my virtual friends and put away my quilting toys. (I have my priorities!)
A day like today reminds us that purging takes time. We're pleased at the progress we made today. And, we know we have lots more to do!
No Worries
Between the volatile stock market, record high unemployment numbers and a new, unknown administration on the way, our personal job security is rather tenuous these days.
Fine by us!
Things for both of us at work are, shall we say, less than desirable. Without our great escape on the horizon, frankly, we'd both be looking for new jobs.
We joked about it on election night. But, truth is, with a moose ready to go whenever we are, and a house in a desirable neighborhood that looks like it's in demand for potential buyers, we feel like we're in pretty good shape.
Rather than updating our resumes, we're updating our plans. If things continue to head south, the sun and planets could align to provide us the perfect opportunity for our great escape.
Not that we want things to head further south, of course. But, just in case they do, we have one awesome backup plan.
Fine by us!
Things for both of us at work are, shall we say, less than desirable. Without our great escape on the horizon, frankly, we'd both be looking for new jobs.
We joked about it on election night. But, truth is, with a moose ready to go whenever we are, and a house in a desirable neighborhood that looks like it's in demand for potential buyers, we feel like we're in pretty good shape.
Rather than updating our resumes, we're updating our plans. If things continue to head south, the sun and planets could align to provide us the perfect opportunity for our great escape.
Not that we want things to head further south, of course. But, just in case they do, we have one awesome backup plan.
Election Night Fun
We cast our last votes in California yesterday. After making choices about trains, farm animals, marriage, alternative fuel, police, crime victims, criminals, veterans, hospitals, schools, redistricting and - oh yeah - a candidate or two, we were ready for a party.
We headed out to the 'burbs to join friends from both sides of the aisle to watch the results come in. There were moments of tears, jeers and cheers. In the end, we came together to applaud our new president-elect. Mostly, we celebrated that this lengthy election is behind us at last. Everyone is ready to move forward.
The party conversation shifted to: "What happens now?" Answers to that question were varied, but ours stuck out.
"We're going to sell our house and stuff, quit our jobs, load ourselves and our cats in our new RV and hit the road for awhile."
They think we're kidding!
We headed out to the 'burbs to join friends from both sides of the aisle to watch the results come in. There were moments of tears, jeers and cheers. In the end, we came together to applaud our new president-elect. Mostly, we celebrated that this lengthy election is behind us at last. Everyone is ready to move forward.
The party conversation shifted to: "What happens now?" Answers to that question were varied, but ours stuck out.
"We're going to sell our house and stuff, quit our jobs, load ourselves and our cats in our new RV and hit the road for awhile."
They think we're kidding!
Preparation
After our wonderfully rainy weekend away with the cats, we found ourselves more than a little melancholy today. Maybe it was the reality of being back at work and missing our moose. Perhaps it was the time change. Or, simply being the eve of an election that, frankly, we're tired of. Most likely, it was a combination of all. Lately, on any given Monday we're both rather miserable at work as we long for the day of our great escape.
"I wish we were doing more to get ready," Natasha said today. "It feels like we're living in limbo - camping every weekend we can and not yet clearing our house of our possessions."
"But, we are getting ready," Boris replied. "Every trip out in the moose is preparation."
True. Even though it's lots of fun, we are getting ready. With each trip we've taken we've learned something: what to do, what not to do, what we like and don't like. It's been a rich learning experience.
With a couple of bigger trips planned for this month, we'll let the learning and preparations continue.
After the holidays, we'll get down to the big stuff.
This is a lot more fun.
"I wish we were doing more to get ready," Natasha said today. "It feels like we're living in limbo - camping every weekend we can and not yet clearing our house of our possessions."
"But, we are getting ready," Boris replied. "Every trip out in the moose is preparation."
True. Even though it's lots of fun, we are getting ready. With each trip we've taken we've learned something: what to do, what not to do, what we like and don't like. It's been a rich learning experience.
With a couple of bigger trips planned for this month, we'll let the learning and preparations continue.
After the holidays, we'll get down to the big stuff.
This is a lot more fun.
Repeat
We left work a few hours early to make our way back to the Stockton Delta KOA. Here we are, sitting catty-corner from a site we were in just a couple of weeks ago. It's the first time we've made a repeat visit anywhere. And, it's nice.
No satellite, unfortunately, which means our chances of catching the KU-K State game have dropped to zero. But, other than that, everything is great. The cats are super comfortable, and we have every known hidey hole stuffed with something that makes it inaccessible. Tonight we enjoyed cocktails by the fire before the rains came. For awhile we sat out under our trusty awning, for which we have a new found appreciation. It's keeps us dry!
Pizza, salad and a bottle of fine chianti followed. After that, we're all ready to call it a night.
This has been the month of the cats. And, we are so pleased to report that with a couple of trips under their furry belts, they are doing great.
Happy weekend!
No satellite, unfortunately, which means our chances of catching the KU-K State game have dropped to zero. But, other than that, everything is great. The cats are super comfortable, and we have every known hidey hole stuffed with something that makes it inaccessible. Tonight we enjoyed cocktails by the fire before the rains came. For awhile we sat out under our trusty awning, for which we have a new found appreciation. It's keeps us dry!
Pizza, salad and a bottle of fine chianti followed. After that, we're all ready to call it a night.
This has been the month of the cats. And, we are so pleased to report that with a couple of trips under their furry belts, they are doing great.
Happy weekend!
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