tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post105715660779573194..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Could Our "Home-Away-From-Home" Become a Real Home?Jodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-7937794870162981162019-04-01T10:10:01.315-07:002019-04-01T10:10:01.315-07:00Glad yours was successful - fingers crossed we can...Glad yours was successful - fingers crossed we can find a spot with utilities already on site! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-13723041792768563472019-04-01T07:06:07.490-07:002019-04-01T07:06:07.490-07:00Our property searches were very similar, we too we...Our property searches were very similar, we too were just looking for a home base the biggest exception being ours is north and yours is south. Great idea finding one with utilities already, we paid over $15,000 getting our to our building site. Good luck!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-65301915847319234022019-03-31T18:19:57.013-07:002019-03-31T18:19:57.013-07:00It's really the only thing I've missed on ...It's really the only thing I've missed on the road and now I'm looking at floor plans that must have a big tub!! Like Prescott, the inventory is small so we may be awhile looking for our base.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-85622534258148765152019-03-31T18:18:30.512-07:002019-03-31T18:18:30.512-07:00It's a great area and we'll have hookups f...It's a great area and we'll have hookups for you to stay!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-1202244748664558692019-03-31T07:54:29.208-07:002019-03-31T07:54:29.208-07:00One thing we're really enjoying about having a...One thing we're really enjoying about having a house again is having a bathtub! We don't use it too often, but when we do it feels like such a wonderful indulgence!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-56651439643995114482019-03-30T11:57:47.297-07:002019-03-30T11:57:47.297-07:00Ron and I really enjoyed our short visit to Tombst...Ron and I really enjoyed our short visit to Tombstone a couple of years ago. When you finally find 'your spot' we'll have to make it a point to visit! Plus, it's close to one your other favorites, Bisbee :-)Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-76756989597127466012019-03-30T10:39:12.376-07:002019-03-30T10:39:12.376-07:00Thanks Laura! We'll have plenty of guest space...Thanks Laura! We'll have plenty of guest space so you'll have to come visit when we make it happen :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-2542040278922502552019-03-30T10:38:18.936-07:002019-03-30T10:38:18.936-07:00Wouldn't that be fun!? We love the golden plai...Wouldn't that be fun!? We love the golden plains in your area as well so you never know :-))) If we had half the talent and motivation as you two we'd have more options. We're already getting prices for full demo!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-40730811610303363642019-03-30T10:36:27.146-07:002019-03-30T10:36:27.146-07:00We thought they were nuts showing us that place an...We thought they were nuts showing us that place and then it became our favorite!! We're both feeling good and hoping not to get it a third time. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-16566815884167045992019-03-30T10:35:36.343-07:002019-03-30T10:35:36.343-07:00What a great address!! The one in Tombstone is on ...What a great address!! The one in Tombstone is on Colt Rd which is just so "Tombstone" :-))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-43404138666313320392019-03-30T10:34:40.386-07:002019-03-30T10:34:40.386-07:00We weren't sure we'd want a base before we...We weren't sure we'd want a base before we came off the road, but we keep coming back here so figure it's probably smart to start thinking about a landing spot :-) Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-18905710193085347442019-03-30T10:33:04.937-07:002019-03-30T10:33:04.937-07:00There's certainly a lot of people planting vin...There's certainly a lot of people planting vineyards in the area - a big one in Tombstone coming up!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-39813264644583599002019-03-30T10:32:29.808-07:002019-03-30T10:32:29.808-07:00It's funny how often the blooms are thickest a...It's funny how often the blooms are thickest along the road! We're still hopeful for the property.<br />Bill is feeling much better thankfully. That Tessa loves hanging out there!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-72796340606943075892019-03-30T10:30:59.662-07:002019-03-30T10:30:59.662-07:00We're keeping our fingers crossed on the demo ...We're keeping our fingers crossed on the demo site but if we win the lottery we'll jump on the bigger one!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-36453609660560158422019-03-30T07:59:16.741-07:002019-03-30T07:59:16.741-07:00Gorgeous pictures! I can understand your drive to ...Gorgeous pictures! I can understand your drive to have a winter home. Sending positive energy that you get the one that talks to you. Hugs and love! Laura Belterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223691081890802296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-30782569530263915832019-03-30T06:43:25.428-07:002019-03-30T06:43:25.428-07:00WOW--who would think you guys would be our neighbo...WOW--who would think you guys would be our neighbors! Mike has said many times that our fixer upper should probably have been bulldozed--your fixer upper might need that solution too! :) :)Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-82949837635374636012019-03-30T05:42:03.715-07:002019-03-30T05:42:03.715-07:00LOL at your fixer-upper and your descriptions! How...LOL at your fixer-upper and your descriptions! How wonderful that you've found a town that calls to your heart. Good luck with the search! Hope you both are feeling much better now. :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-76321009410526719252019-03-30T05:27:14.057-07:002019-03-30T05:27:14.057-07:00Wish we could experience the desert bloom but so t...Wish we could experience the desert bloom but so thankful friends are posting their pictures. AZ is one place we love too. I loved my folks address when they lived in the Dallas area, Miracle Ln in Flower Mound, so 60's. Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-64469298875990594872019-03-29T23:55:52.768-07:002019-03-29T23:55:52.768-07:00As much as we loved to travel, having the ranch to...As much as we loved to travel, having the ranch to come home to in the winter and be with family was wonderful. I spent more time with my parents in the last five years than I did the previous 20. Good luck and I hope you snag just the right property for you! Hugs to Bill, hope you are both feeling well. lindagraydaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357592624367907095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-39010233730706501222019-03-29T21:29:02.926-07:002019-03-29T21:29:02.926-07:00The desert flowers are beautiful this year. With ...The desert flowers are beautiful this year. With 10 acres in Sonoita you could grow grapes :)<br />We will hang up our RV keys at some point, I have a nice spot in San Diego, I know you'll find your perfect spot to call home.<br />Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-8006881673915509802019-03-29T21:26:04.419-07:002019-03-29T21:26:04.419-07:00I love traveling around the west in the spring wit...I love traveling around the west in the spring with the brittle bush lining the roadways. Always makes travel such a delight. So glad you found an area that checks all the boxes for your one day new home. Sure hope things work out for the piece of property (minus that gorgeous double wide). Hope Bill is feeling better. Tessa certainly looks relaxed while in Tombstone:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-87014473614396727332019-03-29T20:23:33.752-07:002019-03-29T20:23:33.752-07:00All the spring flowers are gorgeous. Does look li...All the spring flowers are gorgeous. Does look like your "second" choice needs a little roof repair. The views on the larger acreage is beyond breathtaking. Gaelynhttps://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.com