We're off on another. (Yeah!)
We're heading out with a group for a few days away just 30 miles or so from where Bullwinkle is parked. It should be fun. And, we won't have to spend a small fortune on gas!
It's doubtful that wi-fi is on the menu at this place. But, whenever we connect, we'll highlight this mini-trip at Bullwinkle's place.
Happy weekend!
Entertaining
One of the major accomplishments of last weekend's getaway was entertaining friends. You know how it is after you move into a new place? You're eager to show the place off and invite people over. But, it takes awhile to get comfortable enough to do so.
We must be settling into the moose, because we took the big step and invited friends to join us for dinner after they arrived Friday night. It was a simple dinner of burgers and fixin's that was served much later than planned because Bay Area traffic set our friends back an hour or two. We welcomed them with housewarming cocktails and caught up on each other's latest developments. We shared stories and laughs over a tasty meal that lasted until a wee hour. It was great fun. Our friends returned the favor Saturday night by treating us to dinner at their place. Once again we had great fun, and all felt a bit better calling it a night at a more reasonable hour.
Much of our entertaining was outside. But, with cooler late night temps, we served dinner inside 'round our u-shaped dinette. It seated the four of us quite comfortably. Bullwinkle proved to be a perfect host. It was great fun to entertain friends in our home away from home.
We can't wait to do it again!
We must be settling into the moose, because we took the big step and invited friends to join us for dinner after they arrived Friday night. It was a simple dinner of burgers and fixin's that was served much later than planned because Bay Area traffic set our friends back an hour or two. We welcomed them with housewarming cocktails and caught up on each other's latest developments. We shared stories and laughs over a tasty meal that lasted until a wee hour. It was great fun. Our friends returned the favor Saturday night by treating us to dinner at their place. Once again we had great fun, and all felt a bit better calling it a night at a more reasonable hour.
Much of our entertaining was outside. But, with cooler late night temps, we served dinner inside 'round our u-shaped dinette. It seated the four of us quite comfortably. Bullwinkle proved to be a perfect host. It was great fun to entertain friends in our home away from home.
We can't wait to do it again!
Warming Up
As much as we wish we were already fulltimers, especially as a "camping" weekend comes to an end, we are appreciating having this time to warm up to driving, living and hanging out in our motorhome. For once, we're so glad we're not following our original plan.
Originally, our plan was to research, shop for and eventually buy our fulltiming rig. Simultaneously, we were going to clear our stick house of all of our possessions and sell it. While we were at it, we were going to both quit our jobs, Then, we were going to drive off into the sunset in our brand spankin' new motorhome...happy as clams.
Today, we can't imagine taking on that much at once. Sure, it's all good. But, it's stressful, too. We're talking about taking on a major lifestyle change while leaving a career, moving and learning how to drive and live in a box on wheels. Lots of people have done it this way and lived to tell a happy tale. Plenty of others, as we've learned, took the time to adapt to RV living before unplugging from the stick house and work. As much as we thought we'd be among the former, we're delighted to be the latter.
We're loving this warm up act!
Originally, our plan was to research, shop for and eventually buy our fulltiming rig. Simultaneously, we were going to clear our stick house of all of our possessions and sell it. While we were at it, we were going to both quit our jobs, Then, we were going to drive off into the sunset in our brand spankin' new motorhome...happy as clams.
Today, we can't imagine taking on that much at once. Sure, it's all good. But, it's stressful, too. We're talking about taking on a major lifestyle change while leaving a career, moving and learning how to drive and live in a box on wheels. Lots of people have done it this way and lived to tell a happy tale. Plenty of others, as we've learned, took the time to adapt to RV living before unplugging from the stick house and work. As much as we thought we'd be among the former, we're delighted to be the latter.
We're loving this warm up act!
Not Long Enough
It's official. Weekends just aren't long enough!
We even took Friday off to try to stretch out this past weekend. But, it didn't help. Before we knew it check-out time Sunday was upon us far too soon. Just as we were starting to really relax, it was time to pack things back up and go.
We're really not complaining. It was wonderful to get away for a couple of nights, hook up with friends, make new ones, get out on the bikes and just enjoy hanging out 'round the moose. Those are all the makings for a great weekend!
We're just making the observation that when we check in on Friday we're not ready to check out on Sunday. We entertained the idea of buying another night or two (or maybe a week) and calling in sick. On the way home we shared passing thoughts of swinging by the house, picking up the cats and a couple of things and keep on driving.
Three days just isn't enough. So, next time we'll make it four.
Now we see how this whole fulltiming thing really gets started...by adding one day at a time.
We even took Friday off to try to stretch out this past weekend. But, it didn't help. Before we knew it check-out time Sunday was upon us far too soon. Just as we were starting to really relax, it was time to pack things back up and go.
We're really not complaining. It was wonderful to get away for a couple of nights, hook up with friends, make new ones, get out on the bikes and just enjoy hanging out 'round the moose. Those are all the makings for a great weekend!
We're just making the observation that when we check in on Friday we're not ready to check out on Sunday. We entertained the idea of buying another night or two (or maybe a week) and calling in sick. On the way home we shared passing thoughts of swinging by the house, picking up the cats and a couple of things and keep on driving.
Three days just isn't enough. So, next time we'll make it four.
Now we see how this whole fulltiming thing really gets started...by adding one day at a time.
Gone Camping
We've all been in that conversation with a co-worker a zillion times:
"What are you doing this weekend," someone innocently asks.
Our answer to that question these days is three simple words:
"We're going camping."
We've heard our co-workers react to that statement in a number of ways:
"Oh, that's great," says one.
"Wow, you guys are so outdoorsy," say another.
All true, we say. The most comical responses, however, go something like this:
"I've never really been into camping that much," one co-worker proclaims.
"I don't like sleeping on the ground," says another.
Yeah, well, Neither do we. Little do they know that "camping" is our code word for heading out on the road with absolutely all the comforts of home.
We're heading north today for places unknown and highly recommended.
Check out Bullwinkle's Travels for the latest.
And, for the record, we won't be sleeping on the ground.
"What are you doing this weekend," someone innocently asks.
Our answer to that question these days is three simple words:
"We're going camping."
We've heard our co-workers react to that statement in a number of ways:
"Oh, that's great," says one.
"Wow, you guys are so outdoorsy," say another.
All true, we say. The most comical responses, however, go something like this:
"I've never really been into camping that much," one co-worker proclaims.
"I don't like sleeping on the ground," says another.
Yeah, well, Neither do we. Little do they know that "camping" is our code word for heading out on the road with absolutely all the comforts of home.
We're heading north today for places unknown and highly recommended.
Check out Bullwinkle's Travels for the latest.
And, for the record, we won't be sleeping on the ground.
Tempted
An interesting letter came in the mail yesterday. It was from a real estate agent and two of his clients stating that they were looking for a very particular type of home in our area, which just so happens to sound a lot like ours. They asked if we were interested in selling our house to let them know.
Now, the cynics in us are quick to assume this is just a clever marketing technique by an eager agent looking for a listing. Might be. And, it just might be what it claims to be.
We live in one of those neighborhoods that has long been attractive for many people. Hopefully it will stay that way! And, within the neighborhood there are homes that are more or less attractive to different people for different reasons. Ours isn't the most attractive (after all there are ants next door), but it has a lot going for it. And, while there are a few houses for sale in the neighborhood these days, there really aren't any that we know of that are what these people say they are looking for.
We're not ready to talk to prospective buyers right now. But, we will be soon. And, heck, if we knew there was an eager buyer or two waiting in the wings, we might make it even sooner.
Getting this letter is definitely encouraging. It's also very tempting.
We have the number. Who knows? We might just give them a call.
Now, the cynics in us are quick to assume this is just a clever marketing technique by an eager agent looking for a listing. Might be. And, it just might be what it claims to be.
We live in one of those neighborhoods that has long been attractive for many people. Hopefully it will stay that way! And, within the neighborhood there are homes that are more or less attractive to different people for different reasons. Ours isn't the most attractive (after all there are ants next door), but it has a lot going for it. And, while there are a few houses for sale in the neighborhood these days, there really aren't any that we know of that are what these people say they are looking for.
We're not ready to talk to prospective buyers right now. But, we will be soon. And, heck, if we knew there was an eager buyer or two waiting in the wings, we might make it even sooner.
Getting this letter is definitely encouraging. It's also very tempting.
We have the number. Who knows? We might just give them a call.
RV Dreams
While we've been "dreaming" (as in planning) for our great RV escape for a few months now, we've just recently started having actual "RV Dreams" while we're sleeping.
Recently, Boris dreamt we were on the road in Alaska. (A destination that's definitely on our itinerary.) Waking up on several recent mornings, I've had to check in with my semi-conscious self to see if we're in bed in Bullwinkle or at home.
Clearly, we have Bullwinkle on the brain.
One of the things I've started to do the last few nights as I settle myself to sleep is imagining what it will be like: Boris, me and the cats fulltiming across the land in Bullwinkle. At least, I try. Before I can conjure up these images in my sleepy head...I'm asleep. Curses!
Sharing my disappointment with Boris this morning, he put my mind at ease. "Just thinking about fulltiming soothes you," he smiled.
It sure does.
Recently, Boris dreamt we were on the road in Alaska. (A destination that's definitely on our itinerary.) Waking up on several recent mornings, I've had to check in with my semi-conscious self to see if we're in bed in Bullwinkle or at home.
Clearly, we have Bullwinkle on the brain.
One of the things I've started to do the last few nights as I settle myself to sleep is imagining what it will be like: Boris, me and the cats fulltiming across the land in Bullwinkle. At least, I try. Before I can conjure up these images in my sleepy head...I'm asleep. Curses!
Sharing my disappointment with Boris this morning, he put my mind at ease. "Just thinking about fulltiming soothes you," he smiled.
It sure does.
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