As we relax after a very tasty holiday meal, we've been reflecting on all that we are thankful for. There is so much, indeed. We are truly blessed.
On this, our first mobile Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the many blessings we've experienced along the road this year. We were blessed with a picture perfect rookie rental trip in April that got us hooked on this whole idea of RVing. We're grateful that we found a perfect coach for now while we shopped for one for the future. We're so thankful for meeting a very friendly group of Winnebago owners on the very first night of our successful maiden voyage in Bullwinkle -- and their kind invitation to become members of their group. We've been blessed with many safe, happy and trouble-free miles and wonderful opportunities to spend time exploring our country, and look forward to lots more in the future. We're grateful for this collection of experiences that inspire us to pursue our new dream of doing this fulltime for awhile in the not too distant future.
Most of all, we are thankful for the friends we've met so far along the way. Whether we've met on the road or online, we are so grateful to know you. Thank you for sharing your company, expertise, inspiration, food and wine. We wish you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Thank you.
Having Wheels
We've said before we're ready to get setup for towing. Today, we really are.
We took the Mustang out for a day trip. Details on Bullwinkle's Travels.
Besides giving us a chance to see some amazing sights, the best thing about having wheels was that we got to "come home". After being away for five hours or so, we parked next to Bullwinkle and opened the door to our coach. We gave the same kind of greeting to our kitties that we do when we arrive home after a long day of work.
And, with that, we were home.
True, having wheels lets us get out and explore. And, that's great. Much more importantly, it makes this 32-foot moose feel like a place to call home.
And, that's a really good thing.
We took the Mustang out for a day trip. Details on Bullwinkle's Travels.
Besides giving us a chance to see some amazing sights, the best thing about having wheels was that we got to "come home". After being away for five hours or so, we parked next to Bullwinkle and opened the door to our coach. We gave the same kind of greeting to our kitties that we do when we arrive home after a long day of work.
And, with that, we were home.
True, having wheels lets us get out and explore. And, that's great. Much more importantly, it makes this 32-foot moose feel like a place to call home.
And, that's a really good thing.
A Day of Rest
Greetings from the Shadow Hills RV Resort in Indio, CA. Recommended by readers Gordon and Juanita, we've arrived at a mighty fine site to spend a holiday week. With palm trees, blue skies, purple hills on the horizon and (did we mention?) temps in the low 80s, this is our little slice of paradise. (Thanks, guys!) Boris gets a big kick out of the fact that we're "camped" in a "gated" RV park.
After spending two days on the road, we've spent the last day doing almost nothing. Sightseeing starts tomorrow, but today we're kickin' back. Everybody, including the furry creatures, needed a break. The cats were glad to see their carriers head for the basement. They slept very little on the way here, so sleeping was the primary order of business for them today. They've done it well and we just followed their lead!
Just after I drifted off very early last night, Boris couldn't find our boy kitty, who has a history of playing hide-n-seek in the RV. I was up and out of bed on a wave of panic. We checked the scene of his first escape and, much to our relief, found all was secure. He had to be somewhere and he was: under the sofa. He had slipped down between the back and the wall and was resting comfortably underneath. Thankfully, all it took was a quick lift of the seat to free the beast. He's made his way back there several times since, which is fine with us. It's a nice, comfortable, quiet place to be.
We can appreciate that.
After spending two days on the road, we've spent the last day doing almost nothing. Sightseeing starts tomorrow, but today we're kickin' back. Everybody, including the furry creatures, needed a break. The cats were glad to see their carriers head for the basement. They slept very little on the way here, so sleeping was the primary order of business for them today. They've done it well and we just followed their lead!
Just after I drifted off very early last night, Boris couldn't find our boy kitty, who has a history of playing hide-n-seek in the RV. I was up and out of bed on a wave of panic. We checked the scene of his first escape and, much to our relief, found all was secure. He had to be somewhere and he was: under the sofa. He had slipped down between the back and the wall and was resting comfortably underneath. Thankfully, all it took was a quick lift of the seat to free the beast. He's made his way back there several times since, which is fine with us. It's a nice, comfortable, quiet place to be.
We can appreciate that.
What The Heck Do They Know?
It's Thanksgiving trip eve at our house. So, lots of activity, of course. Boris made a trip to the moose tonight to drop off a few things and lessen our load for tomorrow. We are definitely just about ready to go.
The most interesting observation around our house tonight is our cats. They are wound up! Running to and fro they have definitely let us know they are excited. And, they make us wonder, what do they know?
They've been through a drill that looks something like this twice now: mom and dad are in a really good mood, organizing things here and there, asking them from time to time "Are you kitties ready to go?" We're thinking they might have a sense of what's to come tomorrow.
Or maybe not.
After all, they are cats.
We'll keep you posted.
The most interesting observation around our house tonight is our cats. They are wound up! Running to and fro they have definitely let us know they are excited. And, they make us wonder, what do they know?
They've been through a drill that looks something like this twice now: mom and dad are in a really good mood, organizing things here and there, asking them from time to time "Are you kitties ready to go?" We're thinking they might have a sense of what's to come tomorrow.
Or maybe not.
After all, they are cats.
We'll keep you posted.
Kindling
Just an ordinary Wednesday...except that the day marks the anniversary of my arrival on the planet. I tried to make the day as low key as possible, but my co-workers had a different idea. There were bouquets of flowers and lots of decadent cake. Very nice.
Really, the only reason I decided to write about my birthday was to tell you about what Boris gave me. He ordered it weeks ago and was disappointed that it was backordered and wasn't going to show up for another week or so. But, turns out it showed up today. Perfect timing!
His gift was a Kindle by amazon.com. And, it's the answer to this book-loving future fulltimer's prayer. It's an amazing gadget. It holds up to 200 books, and much more with a memory card installed. I absolutely love it. I've already downloaded a few samples of some titles I've been wanting to read.
And, what makes it perfect for fulltiming? This little wonder weighs just 10.3 ounces.
200+ books weighing in at less than a pound? Perfect!
Thanks, Boris!!!
Really, the only reason I decided to write about my birthday was to tell you about what Boris gave me. He ordered it weeks ago and was disappointed that it was backordered and wasn't going to show up for another week or so. But, turns out it showed up today. Perfect timing!
His gift was a Kindle by amazon.com. And, it's the answer to this book-loving future fulltimer's prayer. It's an amazing gadget. It holds up to 200 books, and much more with a memory card installed. I absolutely love it. I've already downloaded a few samples of some titles I've been wanting to read.
And, what makes it perfect for fulltiming? This little wonder weighs just 10.3 ounces.
200+ books weighing in at less than a pound? Perfect!
Thanks, Boris!!!
Joined
We wrestled for awhile about what clubs we should join. Finally, after careful consideration, we've made our move.
Effective today, we are proud (and very newbie) members of the Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club (WIT) and the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA).
We had to join the former in order to officially join our new friends The Chardonnay Travelers. (They are a Bay Area chapter of WIT). And, we wanted to join the later so we can hook up with our friends who drive the busses -- the GEMs, who are a chapter of FMCA.
Today, we're feeling VERY official. Now, we're MEMBERS.
Effective today, we are proud (and very newbie) members of the Winnebago-Itasca Travelers Club (WIT) and the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA).
We had to join the former in order to officially join our new friends The Chardonnay Travelers. (They are a Bay Area chapter of WIT). And, we wanted to join the later so we can hook up with our friends who drive the busses -- the GEMs, who are a chapter of FMCA.
Today, we're feeling VERY official. Now, we're MEMBERS.
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