APRIL 2012
Well, It's now April and I am up to date on my info.
We have ordered quite a bit of stuff for a show that we have booked for the last week in April. It's a big biker show in Laughlin NV.
The day after the show in Laughlin we have a show to attend in Vegas again and then the following week we are going to finally spread our wings and venture out on our own.
I think our biggest problem right now is finding rv parks. They are much more expensive than I originally though. It takes alot of calling and looking. I'm trying to pass the job off to Randy but he is really balking at it. I don;t blame him. It's not fun.
It's starting to get really HOT out here. I HATE THE HEAT. We need to hurry and move to a cooler area but we have to stick around the Vegas area for one more month. There is a UFC fan expo in JUNE that we would both love to attend if we can.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Wonderful Christmas
DECEMBER 2011
Well we made it to California to spend December with our Daughter and her family.
We were there for our Granddaughters 5th birthday and had so much fun. Randy was having a bad day so he spent the whole time in the trailer. Our daughter got a big blow up slide brought in like the ones at the fairs. It was so much fun. They had a bunch of their friends over and we all had a blast. They were all nice and everyone had a great time. I think The dog like the slide the most. Everyone would carry him up and he would slide down and then run back to the stairs waiting for someone to take him back up. It was all great. Sure wish my hubby would have been feeling better. He would have enjoyed it.
We got to spend a wonderful Christmas with them. Sure missed the other kids but you just can't be everywhere at once.
The whole month of December was really nice. Sure forgot what it was like to be in California during December. It's just not wintry enough for me. LOL
JANUARY 2012
We had a month long show set up in Quartzsite AZ for January. We got there around the 28 of December. We got all set up and had a very very long month. We had a HUGE booth. Probably about 20 x 60 and was able to park the trailer right there behind it. We didn't work too hard except it was tiring because we were open 6 days a week. And then with all that dust we had to clean everything 2 x's a week. That was the worst I think.We had a couple of REALLY BAD sand storms while we were there. What an experience. Not sure if I would go back to sell at again. Maybe just as visitors. We did meet some wonderful people though.
While we were there our son - in - law got a job offer in Kansas City. So they stopped by and stayed the night with us on their way out. It was good to see them again before they headed out that way. They are really excited about the move. I think it will be a good one for them.
FEBRUARY 2012
On our way back to my parents from Quartzsite we had a blowout on the trailer. It tore up the side pretty bad. We finally got the tire changed and made it to our destination.
We had Dr's appointments in Oklahoma so we rented a car and headed back there. The trailer will have to wait til we get back to be fixed. We stayed in OK for almost a month. It was really nice seeing the kids again. We spent lots of time with both of them.
Did some upkeep on the house while we were there.
MARCH 2012
Got back out to Arizona in March and had to leave for Las Vegas. We had a show to attend so we stayed there for a few nights. Left the dogs at a really neat boarding facility(Just Like Home Doggie Kennel) that is a house set up like a home. They have access to the whole place and get to come and go as they want with lots of room to run outside. They have cameras set up all over and you can watch your dogs on the internet. It was AWESOME. Our trip was fun and we found some really neat products to buy for upcoming shows.
When we got back from the show we took the trailer in to have it repaired. It took longer than it was supossed to but it is done and we now have it back.
Well we made it to California to spend December with our Daughter and her family.
We were there for our Granddaughters 5th birthday and had so much fun. Randy was having a bad day so he spent the whole time in the trailer. Our daughter got a big blow up slide brought in like the ones at the fairs. It was so much fun. They had a bunch of their friends over and we all had a blast. They were all nice and everyone had a great time. I think The dog like the slide the most. Everyone would carry him up and he would slide down and then run back to the stairs waiting for someone to take him back up. It was all great. Sure wish my hubby would have been feeling better. He would have enjoyed it.
We got to spend a wonderful Christmas with them. Sure missed the other kids but you just can't be everywhere at once.
The whole month of December was really nice. Sure forgot what it was like to be in California during December. It's just not wintry enough for me. LOL
JANUARY 2012
We had a month long show set up in Quartzsite AZ for January. We got there around the 28 of December. We got all set up and had a very very long month. We had a HUGE booth. Probably about 20 x 60 and was able to park the trailer right there behind it. We didn't work too hard except it was tiring because we were open 6 days a week. And then with all that dust we had to clean everything 2 x's a week. That was the worst I think.We had a couple of REALLY BAD sand storms while we were there. What an experience. Not sure if I would go back to sell at again. Maybe just as visitors. We did meet some wonderful people though.
While we were there our son - in - law got a job offer in Kansas City. So they stopped by and stayed the night with us on their way out. It was good to see them again before they headed out that way. They are really excited about the move. I think it will be a good one for them.
FEBRUARY 2012
On our way back to my parents from Quartzsite we had a blowout on the trailer. It tore up the side pretty bad. We finally got the tire changed and made it to our destination.
We had Dr's appointments in Oklahoma so we rented a car and headed back there. The trailer will have to wait til we get back to be fixed. We stayed in OK for almost a month. It was really nice seeing the kids again. We spent lots of time with both of them.
Did some upkeep on the house while we were there.
MARCH 2012
Got back out to Arizona in March and had to leave for Las Vegas. We had a show to attend so we stayed there for a few nights. Left the dogs at a really neat boarding facility(Just Like Home Doggie Kennel) that is a house set up like a home. They have access to the whole place and get to come and go as they want with lots of room to run outside. They have cameras set up all over and you can watch your dogs on the internet. It was AWESOME. Our trip was fun and we found some really neat products to buy for upcoming shows.
When we got back from the show we took the trailer in to have it repaired. It took longer than it was supossed to but it is done and we now have it back.
Still more happening
AUGUST 2011
We were talking to some friends a few days after deciding to sell our trailer and guess what. They called us 2 days later and wanted our trailer and our other truck. We made them a good package deal and it was done.
I can not believe how fast things are falling into place. Now we just have to find another trailer.
In the mean time we have some upkeep to do to the house before we leave and some packing and then need to haul a bunch of stuff to a salvation army.
OCTOBER 2011
We have made a vow that we are going to be out of here by this month. Well, the main reason is because our daughter and son - in - law are going to get remarried in Las Vegas for their 1st Anniversary. WE WANT TO BE THERE.
Our son has decided to stay here in OK so he is going to take care of the house. I feel better with someone staying there anyway.
Been doing alot of trailer looking but haven't found what we wanted. Boy these things are expensive.
Well, we finally hit the road to Arizona. We are going to stay with my parents while we are still looking for a trailer. I sure hope we find one soon. :)
The kids came to my parents house and then we all went to Las Vegas. The vows were wonderful. They said them in front of the HUGE fish tank by the Bass Pro Shop inside the casino. We got some awesome pictures. We got to take care of our granddaughter that night so the kids could see the sights of Vegas and we played with her all night long.
NOVEMBER 2011
We have finally found a trailer. IT'S AWESOME. It's a 37' Keystone Raptor Toy Hauler. Exactly what we were looking for. And we got it in a divorce sale so we got a really good deal on it.
Wooot! Woooot!
They had been using it out in the desert racing bikes so it was really sandy so we had a lot of cleaning to do when we got it back. But it's all done and looking great.
The kids are going to come back to my parents to spend Thanksgiving with everyone and then we have decided to go spend the month of December in Riverside with them. I can't wait.
We were talking to some friends a few days after deciding to sell our trailer and guess what. They called us 2 days later and wanted our trailer and our other truck. We made them a good package deal and it was done.
I can not believe how fast things are falling into place. Now we just have to find another trailer.
In the mean time we have some upkeep to do to the house before we leave and some packing and then need to haul a bunch of stuff to a salvation army.
OCTOBER 2011
We have made a vow that we are going to be out of here by this month. Well, the main reason is because our daughter and son - in - law are going to get remarried in Las Vegas for their 1st Anniversary. WE WANT TO BE THERE.
Our son has decided to stay here in OK so he is going to take care of the house. I feel better with someone staying there anyway.
Been doing alot of trailer looking but haven't found what we wanted. Boy these things are expensive.
Well, we finally hit the road to Arizona. We are going to stay with my parents while we are still looking for a trailer. I sure hope we find one soon. :)
The kids came to my parents house and then we all went to Las Vegas. The vows were wonderful. They said them in front of the HUGE fish tank by the Bass Pro Shop inside the casino. We got some awesome pictures. We got to take care of our granddaughter that night so the kids could see the sights of Vegas and we played with her all night long.
NOVEMBER 2011
We have finally found a trailer. IT'S AWESOME. It's a 37' Keystone Raptor Toy Hauler. Exactly what we were looking for. And we got it in a divorce sale so we got a really good deal on it.
Wooot! Woooot!
They had been using it out in the desert racing bikes so it was really sandy so we had a lot of cleaning to do when we got it back. But it's all done and looking great.
The kids are going to come back to my parents to spend Thanksgiving with everyone and then we have decided to go spend the month of December in Riverside with them. I can't wait.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Alot has happened
OK. I'm going to do alot of backtracking here. I haven't written in so long and alot has been happening.
JUNE 2011
Still trying to get ready for the big change. We haven't really had much success on selling the house so we have decided to keep it. Which is really fine with both of us. We really love the place. We will just have to refigure our finances to be able to keep up with the payments.
We decided to sell our pick up to get a larger one. Hoping to find a 1 ton dually and we did. WOW. It was so quick. About a week after we decided what we wanted it just came out of nowhere. This one was meant to be. It's a 2009 Dodge Ram. Got a great deal on it with very low mileage.
OK. Is this a sign....... I hope.......
JULY 2011
The disability case is finally closed. We have been fighting this thing for years. Didn't get near as much as we were hoping but we got a fair sum for medical and that it was we were worried about the most. Randy is hurting more than usual and has more bad days than good lately. We just try to work around it and do what we can on the good/better days. We have been doing alot of thinking and I think we have decided on getting a different trailer. OMG Have we not done enough work on this one.
But our decision stems from my being able to work and have room while we are traveling. So we have decided to look for a Toy Hauler. I can keep all my eBay merchandise in the back along with having a desk/office set up back there. I think it's the only way this will work unless we get a box trailer. We will work on finding a toy hauler first. If that doesn't come through we will think about the trailer.
JUNE 2011
Still trying to get ready for the big change. We haven't really had much success on selling the house so we have decided to keep it. Which is really fine with both of us. We really love the place. We will just have to refigure our finances to be able to keep up with the payments.
We decided to sell our pick up to get a larger one. Hoping to find a 1 ton dually and we did. WOW. It was so quick. About a week after we decided what we wanted it just came out of nowhere. This one was meant to be. It's a 2009 Dodge Ram. Got a great deal on it with very low mileage.
OK. Is this a sign....... I hope.......
JULY 2011
The disability case is finally closed. We have been fighting this thing for years. Didn't get near as much as we were hoping but we got a fair sum for medical and that it was we were worried about the most. Randy is hurting more than usual and has more bad days than good lately. We just try to work around it and do what we can on the good/better days. We have been doing alot of thinking and I think we have decided on getting a different trailer. OMG Have we not done enough work on this one.
But our decision stems from my being able to work and have room while we are traveling. So we have decided to look for a Toy Hauler. I can keep all my eBay merchandise in the back along with having a desk/office set up back there. I think it's the only way this will work unless we get a box trailer. We will work on finding a toy hauler first. If that doesn't come through we will think about the trailer.
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