November 17 - 28, 2024
Tombstone, Arizona
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Big things, little things. Daily events, special times. Old friends, new friends. Expectations and great surprises. There is always, always, always something to be grateful for. Sometimes you might have to dig a little deeper, but it's worth it isn't it? Counting one's blessings is the best kind of math (really the only kind I'm any good at)! I love this time of year, and a holiday that is neither political nor religious - just a moment to reflect and appreciate.
A few of my gal pals came to see our little house on the hill (always fun to share), and then we moseyed off to enjoy lunch in Tombstone.
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| Vicki, Rebecca, Kris, me and Tessa checking out a local doggie. |
The last week of 2014 we bought our first ever motorhome to start a traveling life. The Thor Tuscany was a beautiful rig that was perfect for us, and took us to many, many fabulous places, and to see lots of wonderful people over several years. The last couple years there were more and more trips that included issues causing a lot of stress and putting a damper on our travels. Combined with Bill's health issues, it was time to make a change. While the Thor had every bell and whistle possible in a 35' coach, I was very ready for simple and basic. As the always-driver I loved driving the Thor, enjoyed "getting it in and through" everywhere we wanted to go. Now I'm looking forward to even more options with ten less feet to maneuver :-)
Entegra Odyssey SE 22C is her official title, but we're calling her "PJ" for Plain Jane. Swore I'd never own a white RV, and of course that's what we have now! Never say never.......
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| 25' of fun-to-come |
I cannot remember the last time I used a key to open a vehicle door, had a gear shift on the column, didn't have a dozen buttons on the steering wheel, or had a sun visor without a mirror! Simple is very freeing. Like the Jeep, the seats move manually - so much faster :-)
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| Comfy and easy. |
After the slides-from-hell experiences we've been through, I love having one little one for the queen bed. Even though it has the dreaded Schwintek mechanics, it's so small it can be pushed in and out by hand if needed - hopefully that won't be necessary, but it's nice to know.
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| That's it! Just that one little slide :-)) |
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| Basic, plain and simple - love it! |
I'm having fun making it feel like home, adding personal touches and some color. We're waiting for the new mattress to be delivered - arrangements made at the time of purchase. Everything else is like new. Less than 5k miles, stove and generator never used, loft bed never slept on, she's pristine inside and out.
I'll post more interior when I've finished, but for now this is PJ, representing a big change I'm looking forward to.
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| The branches of the San Pedro River lined with yellow Cottonwoods. |
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| The herd stops by on Thanksgiving morning. |
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| Love this pic of little Oliver in the trees. |
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| Envious that Big M took Mom to see Wicked - they loved it! |
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| Reese and Penelope loving the newest pic of their sibling coming in April. |
Wishing you all big buckets of things to be grateful for today and always.
Awesome 'PJ' RV. Are you still planning on towing your Jeep? PJ looks nimble enough that you be be fine with just the it.
ReplyDeleteOliver looks like he's posing for a Norman Rockwell painting.
Yes we're towing the Jeep. PJ has the same towing rating as the big Thor! I love that reference for Oliver's pic, it really does look like that :-))
DeleteExciting, a new rig!! Here's hoping it's exactly what you and Bill need! Hope you guys had a fabulous Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI really am stupid excited for this change :-))) We had a lovely Thanksgiving and the Cowboys actually won so even better for Bill. I bet yours was different this year!
DeleteYou're absolutely right Jodee, there is always something to be grateful for. So glad you've decided to continue your travels on the road in this new, simplified way. And....what's wrong with a white motorhome? I won't tell Beluga you said that though, she really likes you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Day after Thanksgiving!
LOL, Beluga is of course the exception to sooooo many rules :-)
DeleteI like PJ…and totally agree simple is just so…well, simple! Fun times ahead as a new chapter of travels begin. And yes, we have so many things to be thankful for and counting our blessings is the best kind of math. It’s the little things in life that mean so much…like sitting amongst the trees, big smiles after a great movie with mom, and checking out the newest member of the family. Life is great!
ReplyDeleteGreat indeed and we're exceptionally blessed with wonderful friends and family.
DeleteT'giving has always seemed political to me. I like the idea of a "Thankful" holiday but I find it hard to disregard the history of this one as it is taught in school - pilgrims and the Native American connection. Not a great example of how to ultimately treat those who help us.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see your new rig. Can't wait to see how you "customize" it. Boy would I love to have 10 less feet. I am not as nimble or confident in the back in department as you were. Love the pic of the girls and those boots.
I'm pretty sure schools no longer sell the Disney version of Thanksgiving (although this may return, making it political for sure), and I've been fortunate to always enjoy it as just family, food and football :-) I'm having fun dressing PJ up and looking forward to Ezra and Elliott and their folks staying in her for Christmas! I do have to get used to that overhang in the front, and we'll see how she backs up the Jeep with the shorter wheelbase.
DeleteHow exciting is that?!?!? I think you will like the smaller rig. Although you will have to adjust a little, it is so much easier to maneuver and live in.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you're right! I'm already seeing spots I can fit in that weren't available with the bigger coach :-))
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