Moving Back into the RV, update
I have found homes for my books and my camping gear in the RV. Books are now in upper cabinets (where they should NOT be b/c of the weight, but that is really most convenient for me). Gear is under the bed. Painting/art supplies are under the couch. Dog things now have a bathroom drawer all their own, plus more dog things live inside the doggie staircase near the bed.
Office supplies was tough. I have two upper cabinets near my desk, and then the hole where the passenger’s legs go in the RV, all full of office stuff. Dan made my desk cubby to hold my printer.
DVDs are in my favorite antique pie chest by the door. We still need to make some kind of support for it to make sure it won’t fall over when we drive.
We added tons of hooks for clothes and jewelry. My Cookie Lee stuff is problematic. Lots of weight and space, plus I had to randomly stick things in various places.
We hung a cable wire with curtain hooks to create a privacy screen in the cab area, and put up some nice chocolate brown canvas curtains I had.
Food in current use is in the pantry inside and I have a deep storage for the rest in one of the basements.
Dan still needs to make a recycling center on the rear platform.
We are looking to order a new side mirror from an RV salvage place. The people are searching for us and that will take a few days. I hope it’s not hugely expensive.
The yoga/workout gear is still kicking around and in the way. I want these things easily accessible so I use them. But tripping over them isn’t going to make my life serene, either.
Filed under All About Me, RVs and RVing, mind clutter | Comments (7)Make RVing Romantic
RVing to me is very romantic. You have your own kitchen for making scrumptious or sensual meals/desserts. Your own bed with clean, gorgeous linens of your choice and perhaps a feather bed and coverlet. You can light candles inside, or sit outside by a lovely fire while you cook a fine meal together or share a glass of wine at sunset. You have total privacy, your own personal belongings right with you in cabinets and closets (not a duffel bag), and a place to make “homey” and decorate to your tastes.
Plus, then the world is your oyster! If you find romance by a quiet lake, a rushing river, on a mountaintop or by the ocean, you have it all without the normal stresses of regular travel. You can fish, golf, sit in the sun by a sparkling pool, read while birds sing in the trees or even nap all day in your wonderful personal sheets. (I am ALL about nice linens!)
Has anyone ever had a romantic trip in their RV, or wanted to?
Filed under Camping, RVs and RVing | Comments (7)You do what you can to not stay insane
People have been suggesting I try to get my life and mind in order by scheduling out my days. I am happy to report that after a few months of this system, it seems to be working.
Here is my weekly schedule, living in an RV:
- Monday - sleeping
- Tuesday - hike
- Wed - sit in the sun and read
- Thurs - napping
- Friday - organize the RV
- Sat - more sleeping
- Sun - watch birds do bird things and wander around
It’s been pretty good. I highly recommend this routine to people who feel like they are broken inside and need lots of internal, unbothered, quiet time.
It’s been so successful that I ACTUALLY feel like writing again. And working on my inbox, answering emails and thinking about possible ways to make money. The best part is no one is pushing me…it’s just coming out organically. I feel like doing things again.
I hope I have really found a turning point for myself, but I don’t want to put out too much hope into it. I will just roll with what is given. 
