Anyway, we're 100% out of the bus. We're selling. We full timed for eleven years, then spent another summer in Issaquah, and we're done. It's time to do something else. I have no clue what that might be, but it's time. We're not looking forward to the selling process. She's an old RV, but she's a good RV. Jim was marveling at the goodness of the engine on the way back to Arizona. Never fails, get all the kinks worked out and then it's time to move on to something else. We're both a little sad about parting with our home since 2011, but it's time.
Apparently we got some hellacious wind and rain while we were gone. The yard is littered with palm tree debris, dead bougainvillea petals and the like. There will be deployment of the blower. There will also be chopping off of Palo Verde branches. They grow like weeds. On a happy note, we spread enough pre-emergent herbicides before leaving that nothing sprouted in our absence. Not having the bank covered in buffel grass was a good thing.
We're pretty tired. Here are a couple of pictures.
Posting may be a little light, we still have stuff to do.
Welcome home. My compliments to your tried and true travelling companion. I remember a fond and sad farewell to one not nearly that size. A class B!
ReplyDeleteIts often sad to get rid of something you have enjoyed but life takes different turns and there will be more adventures around the corner. Something new to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteI've been having the same thoughts about the RV. Lucky for me, I don't have as much storage room as you ... LOL I've got to get some of that pre-emergent stuff!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying our time sans RV and are going to try some car road trips over the next couple of years. We may get a smaller RV in the future, but for now change is good.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. Are you excited to be staying put for the near future? This is certainly a big change for you both, but each path has its own rewards. Rest a bit, you two. The yard will be there.
ReplyDeleteAll things come to an end. but then that means new things start. life is short and there is lots to do and experience.
ReplyDeleteOh Allison, I'm so sad to hear your selling. I have been living my dream life vicariously through your posts. And when you traveled through that part of the world where I was born and spent my very early life I was indeed in dream land. On the other hand I could never buy an RV like yours because I know how much hard work is involved in all of that and I'm simply not as strong as you two. Welcome home. I know Tuscon is hot but it's still one of my favorite places. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be back, I'm sure -- and although selling the RV may be bittersweet, it's nice to move on to a new chapter, right? (One with less driving!)
ReplyDeleteAlways good to be home again. The decision to sell the RV was probably the hardest part. Now comes the fun of new ideas!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. I don't blame you a bit re. selling the RV, obviously. I bet you could find some interesting places to visit when Tucson is just too hot. There are Airbnbs everywhere now, and there's a lot more to see than just the Pacific NW. You don't have pets or children to worry about, so as long as your health holds out, maybe explore a bit! :)
ReplyDeleteI understand completely. Just get out of the heat a few times each summer and in between trips enjoy those fabulous thunderstorms. For me it is the opposite...get out of the snow and cold every winter :). To every thing a season...and seasons change.
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