Hi all, I did not get to get on this site while traveling, because my wifi time went for the work that I do online. I thought about you all out there too, though. I name my 19 foot RV Big Boy after realizing that his ego might have a problem when he was parked in between all of those Big Class As. He (yes he is a he) performed beautifully after getting new industrial shocks and front brakes. There were definitely learning experiences. I did not mind paying for repair because I watched everything and I learned. There was not much, but a few things. Now, I am looking for a slightly bigger unit because the cat takes up too much space. She was very scared at first in a campground. But, over the 7 weeks, she because a seasoned camper and has started to figure out how the leash works, or doesn't :-). I am so glad that I left my home for this time and got a new perspective after losing my husband a year and a half ago. It is never going to be 'good.' But, it helped me to see the world a little big differently. My RV is now very much a part of me and the little things are making it mine. Thanks for listening, Margaret Margaret

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Morning Margaret!! Good to hear from you, and that all is well! I understand your wi-fi time going to working on-line!
Love your sense of humor and your understanding of Big Boy's ego and christening him with a new name to enable him to feel better about himself!! Those who do... manage their work and duties better, so you've done both of you a favor by boosting Big Boy's status!! :-)
Good too your cat, Okee is adapting to her new lifestyle and I hope, even beginning to enjoy herself...I know how our cats/dogs "stretch out" and begin to take over available room!!
I'm glad too that you are feeling good about your decision to get into RVing, and build a new, productive and happy life for yourself... The day may come when it's even "good"....A different kind of good, but nonetheless... better. I hope this for you.. I think with your attitude it can only get better.. yes, you will always miss your DH... but you are headed into the right direction to make a new niche for yourself on the roadway of life... I must say I am impressed and happy for you!!
Did you travel to IN as you had earlier planned, or venture off somewhere else? Was this the six weeks long trip you had been dreaming about and doing some "armchair traveling" to plan? Be sure and tell us about your trip!!
Sparkle, love your analogy!! You have a way with words..
Happy Travelin' All!! :-)
Joella Remember: You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing.

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Margaret - how wonderful to hear about your trip. My time here is limited also because I have to work online to pay to be on the road all the time :)
I love the "Big Boy" - My rig is 22 feet. Last week I went to a singles rv rally. We were parked, for the most part, in the old wagon train style - so we could all meet and "play" in the center. My rig (at 22') was followed by a class A at 32' which was followed by a class A at 42'. I looked at them and said "We have Daddy Bear, Mommy Bear and Baby Bear - any one question who is who?"
I'm only 5' tall and have always been given every short nickname you can imagine - now I'm Baby Bear also LOL
Glad you are moving forward - and life is continuing. Not the way you planned it, but it's still good - just not the same good. Smiling is contagious - try it!
Bethers

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--------------------------- Once your reputation is ruined, you can live life quite freely :) (old German saying) Bethers

Joella, I went to Mayo Clinic for help with a health problem. I absolutely love Rochester, MN. I stayed there for 3 weeks. My meds were changed and traveling was not a good idea. Then I went around Chicago (rough road !) and went to South Bend for a week. I loved Notre Dame and the Basilica. I also wandered around the camping places in the area. The campground there was great. Then I went to IN for business in Bloomington. The weather turned nasty and then HOT! I had to hire a cat sitter to check on her in the RV in the parking lot on the Indiana campus while I was in meetings. He read that putting an ice bag under their bed might help. I was amazed to find out that she warmed up to him. She survived -- as did I with all the meetings. It was actually productive. Then I went to Frankfort, KY -- interesting city. The cat got sick on the twisted roads and hills and had to visit the vet. But, she was fine. I stayed there and they were impressed with how well the cat fitted in and did not tear up their furniture. I told him that I took her in as a delinquent and had to work hard to get her to be civil. :-) Then my tooth got worse and I called my dentist. I had to rush home. It was draining to do 290 to 300 miles/day in this heat to get here. Then, it would rain and I would have mud everywhere. One of the great things that I felt on the trip was taking in God's great creation as I traveled US highways and no interstates. Sometimes, it was just Big Boy on the road and beautiful scenery to take in. It was food for the soul. I saw so many small towns and got a feel that this country is in a lot better shape than what tv shows.
Margaret Margaret

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Bethers, What kind of RV do you have? I am looking for a slightly bigger one. I love the small one to drive. I can go and park anywhere. But, the cat takes up a lot of room :-). I want a central vac, a bigger frig and a bath where I can shower without using the aisle. It works fine, but I have no solution for the wet shower curtain. Anyone can jump in here with their fix for a wet shower curtain. I wrap it around after letting the AC blow on it for a while and put it in a pail in the bath which does not have a drain. Margaret

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