It's about time.

Many of you can relate to Working long hours at your career. Raising your families. Buying a home and paying all the bills related to being homeowners and parents. We're now retired and don't need all that work and expense. Now "It's about time" and what we do to follow our dreams.

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Looking At Changes.

 Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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When we had issues with our Truck in New Mexico that weren’t properly resolved until we were in Arizona. We were thinking of staying put simply for the following year but then Covid 19 hit and everyone was staying put. Just when that started to clear up the Unprovoked Shootings that flooded the airwaves had Kathy scared of travelling to our favourite locations.

Figuring it would help offset the cost of the Rent for the Apartment we put the Trailer up “For Sale” and look for a Travel Sized unit. I was happy when it did not sell and figured that was a reprieve so I got rid of the sign. While working on the Trailer Jim came over to inquire about the Solar then he brought up the sign. He continued asking more about the Solar really wanting to set up an RV like this. Then he brought his wife Lorraine out to see the Solar Panels. She wasn’t interested in the Panels but the Trailer. A week later they made us an offer that we could not refuse.

Saturday we travelled to Chatham to look at a smaller unit. Unfortunately it was not well maintained and dirty with personal belongings and trash. That was the big disappointment.


We then stopped at a RV Dealership in Tilbury where they had a number of well kept Units. Kathy fell in love with a Travel Trailer unit though I am more of a fan of Fifth Wheels.

Kathy watching the Planes next door to the storage.

Last Panel going down.

On the road to a New Home.

We agreed to wait a while that was until we saw another unit On-Line at a Dealership. It’s more in our price range but its an Overnight Trip. There is still hope.

Other then being towed around the yard for exercise,
The Trailer has spent the last Three Years on this site.

Sunday morning after checking our Messages we were soon out the door. Taking the Truck we were soon at the Storage Yard. I still had a few things to do on the Trailer. I had to remove the Masking Tape, replace the Vent Covers then lower the Solar Panels. Unfortunately in my determination to Seal the roof I also managed to coat the Stainless Steel Bolts with the Sealer. That added over an Hour to that simple task.

Changing Colours.

Jim and Lorraine want to add their personal touch to the Trailer before setting it up as a Summer Home in a nearby RV Park. Being costs of travelling has risen so much lately the Local RV Parks don’t have enough room for everyone wanting to Stay-cation. They also don’t have a Truck to pull it with.

They live on a Cul-de-Sac that the By-Laws don’t allow RVs parked in front of the homes. Fortunately the neighbours moved their Vehicles and an Hour later their new to them Trailer was sitting in the Back Yard. They could not believe how well Kathy and I worked together.

We stopped at A&W for supper. Kathy started feeling Achy after we got home so is presently in bed. The Dealership with the Overnight Trip just Messaged me saying the Unit is still available. Sounds good to me.

Thanks for following along and feel free to leave a comment unless it personally attacks someone for their opinion or is Spam.

Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

It was an emotional wedding. Even the cake was in tiers.

22 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear that you have sold your trailer. I do understand downsizing, but personally I would stick to a fifth wheel, more room inside and storage wise also. It is unfortunate about the unprovoked shootings at the time, but they have been and will always be around. Last year we never felt any less comfortable travelling to Arizona and back. Hopefully you see the southwest once again.

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  2. Sorry to hear of your decision as it seemed you were both very excited about full time rv life. Like Bill, I think a fifth wheel is more the type of unit that suits you both. Storage and useable space in a bumper tow are very limited. Random violence can happen anywhere and anytime, not just the USA. Hopefully you and Kathy find the path that works for you and you once again find enjoyment and peace in your adventures where they lead you.

    Deb

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  3. I hope you are able to find a unit that meets your needs. I agree with the comments above about violence and like Bill and Patsy we felt very safe during our travels south last year.

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  4. From experience, I would stick with a fifthwheel. After we bought our house we downsized to a travel trailer. Due to advanced age and health issues we found we were having difficulties with setting up and leveling. We were used to pushing a button and the FW self leveling. Hence, no longer own an RV.

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  5. Congrats on your decision! I totally agree with the small towable if you're not full timing. In the desert SW much of the trip is outside, inside to cook and sleep. Better gas mileage and will fit in more places. Hope to see you out here soon!

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  6. You guys OK? I'm a bit worried. Kathy wasn't feeling well...and it's be a couple of days now since you've posted. I do hope you're just busy and things are good.

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  7. Good luck on your search for a new rig, can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  8. Hi Folks! Rick has had a bug he is fighting and hasn't felt up to doing the blog! He has not recuperated fully yet so won't be writing until he is feeling much better! He apologizes for that! He said he will be back writing when he is feeling up to it. Thanks for following! Kathy

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    1. Get well soon Rick. I'm sure Kathy is taking very good care of you.

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  9. Thank you for letting us know the situation. I am impatiently waiting for him to get well.

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  10. Thanks for writing Kathy! I was gonna start to worry. Hope he feels better soon. And no need for apologies - being sick is being sick!! It happens.

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  11. Happy to hear that, was getting concerned and about to ask. Thanks for the update. Best wishes to Rick.

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  12. Wishing a speedy recovery! Rick you were working way too hard anyway and time for a rest. Take care of yourself and I'm sure Kathy is looking after you very well.

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  13. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Rick, you were working way too hard anyway and it's time for a rest. Look after yourself and I'm sure Kathy makes sure of that.

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  14. Guess what folks Kathy caught Rick's bug too!

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  15. It's not like Rick to miss days and days with his blog report; therefore, I was becoming concerned about the nature of his absence. While it is not happy news that reasons of health have silenced his blog for a spell, it is good news that Rick is on the mend and will soon be back in action!

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  16. Thanks for that comment Kathy, we have been worried. Take your time Rick and hope you feel better soon!

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  17. Get well soon, thanks for keeping us posted Kathy

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  18. I was wondering why Rick hadn't posted. Wishing a speedy recovery, and hope you feel better soon. I'm sure Kathy will look after you and you have been working way too hard lately, so some rest is well deserved.

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