hoyden
Lady Bug
Pre-game.
Tomorrow I take my new Four Wheel Camper (Fleet) from Arizona to Illinois in a bit of a cannonball run halfway across the country. With only a modicum of time off from work, this first trip won't have much for sightseeing, but it'll be wonderful to see my family for the holiday.
That all said, it's the night before take-off and I admit I'm a little nervous. I've done many drives of this length, but the reality is that it's been many years since the last one. I'm certain that I've over-packed, but I think the camper and truck can handle a few extra cans of tuna and spare socks. I just hope I didn't forget anything important. The nice thing about taking highways across, is that most things can be purchased if found lacking. Just don't forget my wallet.
Today, I had my propane topped off, checked the battery/solar levels, made sure my tires are even, bought groceries, and unpacked a few last minute items from Amazon. I need to get batteries for my new fancy bright flashlight. I am inordinately excited about this flashlight. It's not a Surefire, but it'll do the trick. It's been years since I had a decent light. I've been using those cheapy ones you pick up at the Autozone counter while waiting for them to look up a part on the computer. I've also gotten them from Harbor Freight - free with purchase! But those are often glitchy, and while decent for finding a washer that rolled under the tool chest, not very good for illuminating the night camping spot. I shoulda gotten those flood-lights installed.
My travel companion is ready to take on the world. Wish she could share the driving. She also sucks as a navigator. "Smells like food! Let's go there!"
Anyway, time to end my ramblings.
See you all tomorrow.
Tomorrow I take my new Four Wheel Camper (Fleet) from Arizona to Illinois in a bit of a cannonball run halfway across the country. With only a modicum of time off from work, this first trip won't have much for sightseeing, but it'll be wonderful to see my family for the holiday.
That all said, it's the night before take-off and I admit I'm a little nervous. I've done many drives of this length, but the reality is that it's been many years since the last one. I'm certain that I've over-packed, but I think the camper and truck can handle a few extra cans of tuna and spare socks. I just hope I didn't forget anything important. The nice thing about taking highways across, is that most things can be purchased if found lacking. Just don't forget my wallet.
Today, I had my propane topped off, checked the battery/solar levels, made sure my tires are even, bought groceries, and unpacked a few last minute items from Amazon. I need to get batteries for my new fancy bright flashlight. I am inordinately excited about this flashlight. It's not a Surefire, but it'll do the trick. It's been years since I had a decent light. I've been using those cheapy ones you pick up at the Autozone counter while waiting for them to look up a part on the computer. I've also gotten them from Harbor Freight - free with purchase! But those are often glitchy, and while decent for finding a washer that rolled under the tool chest, not very good for illuminating the night camping spot. I shoulda gotten those flood-lights installed.
My travel companion is ready to take on the world. Wish she could share the driving. She also sucks as a navigator. "Smells like food! Let's go there!"
Anyway, time to end my ramblings.
See you all tomorrow.
Have fun. We did a cross-country trip for Christmas a few years ago- had a great time.
