My good friend Tammy, of http://peanutonthetable.com, said she needs an update so I thought you all might want one as well.
I am parked for the night in a rest area along I-10 in Texas. Not all states let you do that but Texas does. Since I was driving west when the sun dropped below my windshield’s visor and right into my eyes I decided this was a good place to call it a day. This will be my last night of boondocking in this rig.
Tomorrow I will take it to a truck wash for the last time so at least the outside is all shiny and new looking.
Then I will drive to my last RV park where I will spend the next couple of nights.
In the meantime, Dave is driving the car down from Minnesota to meet me. We will stay in a motel while we pack some of the things to take home into the car. Then we will ship home the rest of the things from the RV. I had hoped to sell a bunch of it when I spent the last week at the Escapee’s RV park in Livingston, Texas, but they said no yard sales–no commercial dealings of any kind. I never thought of a yard sale as being commercial but it is what it is.
Then the RV will go in for one last service appointment. It does not quite have 20K miles on it which is when the next service is due but we prepaid for those checkups so we might as well get the thing into the best shape we can for the next owner.
Plus we will do what we can to clean the interior including dumping and flushing all the tanks before we turn it over to Sportsmobile Texas to sell for us. The ad is, of course, not up yet but when it is ready it will appear here: http://www.sportsmobile.com/preowned-sportsmobile-texas-inc/
While they are doing that, we will drive the car back to Minnesota where I will stay just long enough to get caught up on laundry, prescription refills, computer updates, hugs from Dave, and similar items.
Then I will fly back to Structure House to begin the next phase of hiding out from winter in one of their apartments while doing my best to get healthier.
So that’s what I am busy doing right now.
Along with grieving the loss of the RV way of life.
TTYL,
Linda
Boy do you have a lot on your plate. I will keep you in my prayers for a safe travels for Dave, quick sale on the RV and another great experience at Structure House. Safe travels.
wow, Linda … that is a lot of update and glad to hear from you! What are you selling it for? I mean the price. If it’s $1,000 … It’s mine 😉
lol… I know it will be an emotional farewell … I remember when you bought it … I really do wish I could afford it but … You take Homer in for a trade-in? ha
The ol boy has 103,000 and some change miles on him now … but he’s all mine
Wishing you the best … and Texas does have great rest stops but put your alarms on … 😉
I’ve been wondering about you. Glad that Dave is driving down to help you. I wouldn’t have thought that having a yard sale would be a big deal either. Too bad they won’t bend a little to help you. That’s something to remember about the SKP parks and not a good thing. You take care and keep us posted on how it all goes.
wow.
it’s already said above… what a lot to get accomplished!
but getting to see your dave again… worth it!
i’m so glad i got to see it that day. still have the white scar on my finger to prove it. LOLOL.
i’m glad you’ll be back at structure house. I like thinking you’re getting stronger and healthier each day. it gives me hope too! and makes you still my inspiration!
love.
tam
and … loss is always loss. even if it’s a beloved rv. you have a right to be sad.
expect and endure the sadness. but know that there are still adventures to be had. and you’ll eventually feel like having them again. i just know you will! you’re braveheart! XO♥
You’ve made a tough decision. I’m sure it’s bittersweet but no doubt, the right thing to do.
Thanks for the update!
Remember, when one door closes…
I’ll confess that I wish the stars were aligned for me to make you an offer on your rig. I hope that the next owner appreciates all the thought that went into its design.
Safe travels home and onward to the next phase of your getting healthy project.
It sucks that you have to give up something that you enjoy so much. But I understand. I’m still trying to sell the boat because right now, it’s causing me more grief than pleasure. And at the ripe old age of 60, I wonder too how many more years I will be able to crawl in and out of the cabin, fix things when they need fixin’, and such. And what would happen if I got sick or hurt? I got no one around to help out.
For now I’m healthy and feel fine. I can do all that is needed, but things will not always stay the same so I am ready to make changes.
Don’t regret having to sell the rv. You got to enjoy it for a couple of years and see the country. There are alternatives to driving south to avoid the winter. Find a park with rental units, (plenty in Florida and Arizona) that are retirement type places. Once you get to know the neighbors, everyone is always looking out for one another.
In the meantime, get yourself healthy again. Sounds like you are on the right track with your classes. Make it work and start a new life.
Linda,
Glad that Dave is driving down to help you. It to bad that you have to give up something that you enjoy so much. There always alternatives that you can do to get away from the Mn weather.
There are so many rentals available from Condo’s, houses or RV’s. That way you can change locations and
you can either drive or fly. Get your healthy so you and Dave can enjoy your retirement.
Wishing you both Happy Holidays!
Take care.