tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post5448508686470156697..comments2024-03-16T08:31:34.210-05:00Comments on What A View!!! : Five Weeks as a Full-Time RVerKarenInTheWoodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-82289179583138535772012-09-12T13:58:25.552-05:002012-09-12T13:58:25.552-05:00I sure would like your recipes for the convection ...I sure would like your recipes for the convection oven. We do not have a standard oven in our 5er, only convection. It did not come with instructions. Help!<br /><br />I use it if I buy something pre-made with "Convection Oven" cooking instructions on it.<br /><br />We, too, are in Texas, so if you head toward San Antonio, look us up. We'll be here until mid-October and then back in January.<br /><br />Susan<br />http://travelbug-susan.blogspot.comTravelBug-Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974719934652737928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-3930025597973336842012-09-08T19:12:38.741-05:002012-09-08T19:12:38.741-05:00I can sure identify with you with buying too much ...I can sure identify with you with buying too much when they were on sale. When we moved out of stick and brick into our fifth-wheel I found I had 28 cans of tuna in my pantry!!! It is hard to buy small cans of things that cost more but they fit in the RV better...we do that with small cans of vegetables instead of the standard 15 oz. size cans. Enjoy your blog and will add it to my Google Reader list. <br /><br />Bobbie Chapman<br />http:chappytrails.blogspot.comBobbie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052038274050011149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-33543082943190962452012-09-08T17:04:51.010-05:002012-09-08T17:04:51.010-05:00You bet we will, love to see you guys again! Big...You bet we will, love to see you guys again! Big Bend is on our Bucket List and I think we will head over that way as opposed to the salty Gulf region. KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-18547787526760956472012-09-08T16:21:06.048-05:002012-09-08T16:21:06.048-05:00Hey Karen if you do head out to TX let us know. We...Hey Karen if you do head out to TX let us know. We'll be in West TX around Alpine & Big Bend again, would love to meet up with y'all!Rene & Jimhttp://www.liveworkdream.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-23971896466412921112012-09-08T07:50:35.339-05:002012-09-08T07:50:35.339-05:00We haven't posted before, but want to take thi...We haven't posted before, but want to take this opportunity to tell you how much we enjoy your blog. Congratulations on your new found freedom and joys!<br />We have been fulltiming in your Safari for more than 5 years and love it.<br />A hint of maintenance that most don't think of until the problem arises: Your slendid washer dryer...there is a filter in the bottom right corner near the floor. Be sure and clean it once every month or two. It will leak water when you unscrew it, just a small towel will catch the water. Then the vent from the dryer outside...clean it every couple months. It will clog up with lint and cause your drying cycle to go longer and longer.<br />Keep writing. We enjoy it.!<br /><br />Steve and Carolyn<br />96 SaharaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-26819856775116328272012-09-07T21:08:32.407-05:002012-09-07T21:08:32.407-05:00It sure is a progression and learning experience. ...It sure is a progression and learning experience. Our biggest challenge is our small freezer.<br /><br />It is so small, it can't even hold a container of ice cream, which is good for the waistline!Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-39990358213944183512012-09-07T20:50:17.876-05:002012-09-07T20:50:17.876-05:00I have trouble with the organization at home so I ...I have trouble with the organization at home so I am not sure how good I will be in the motor home. The thing I am still most impressed with is, your ability to drive, empty the tanks and fill them! I am trying to learn to drive (can't turn right) but I don't know if I even want to know how to empty the black water tank! YUK!!!<br />I use quicken for all of our bookkeeping and it keeps track of everything. Have used it for years. You might look into it.<br />When you head to Texas, make a stop over in AR. we will try to meet you somewhere!fastalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826337988006066321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-92052206550934655032012-09-07T20:17:33.321-05:002012-09-07T20:17:33.321-05:00I don't think there was any doubt in your read...I don't think there was any doubt in your readers' minds that you would be successful at the full time RV life. You took advantage of time to learn when you were making all your weekend trips and the trip west. I am so glad you are happy with it.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-32216071359589862452012-09-07T20:04:21.264-05:002012-09-07T20:04:21.264-05:00Our freezer is pretty big, but we stocked up on te...Our freezer is pretty big, but we stocked up on tenderloins last week that are taking up our "ice cream space" LOL ... but there is a GREAT icecream shop right near the entrance to the park called "The Chubby Seagull" LOL LOL LOL we are becoming "regulars" there....KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-11839723290484418082012-09-07T20:03:09.781-05:002012-09-07T20:03:09.781-05:00The county park down the lake about 5-6 miles has ...The county park down the lake about 5-6 miles has full hookups and is out on the sun... you will like it! LOL Called Calumet County Park. We will LOVE to see you guys again!KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-15241348800268171882012-09-07T20:00:25.482-05:002012-09-07T20:00:25.482-05:00That's quite a good writeup on the first 5 wee...That's quite a good writeup on the first 5 weeks, it's similar to ours. The excel sheet is a great idea, you'll know exactly where your money goes. I keep all receipts for a year in a plastic box behind my chair, it's come in handy many times. We found our groceries and eating out didn't balance out, so after 3 yrs we're doing a whole lot better. (Meaning if we eat out we don't buy extra groceries the same month). <br /><br />You prepared well, it shows. We're thinking seriously of coming back up next summer, we'll make reservations in a park that's got full hookups and come on over in the car. We love it up there. Tumbleweed Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050387008581998440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-80481330192135320352012-09-07T19:13:36.579-05:002012-09-07T19:13:36.579-05:00I understand the grocery part very well. We have ...I understand the grocery part very well. We have finally got that part somewhat in control. Our problem after a year is still cooking to much at one time. The dog gone frige and freezer are sure small. We have found that the date on milk is very real whereas in our old sticks and bricks we didn't get concerned about it. I miss the room for two 1/2 gallons of ice cream. Now when I can't stand it any longer I go to Dairy Queen. David and Linda Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00520646399005007259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-26086009761366748342012-09-07T18:47:12.036-05:002012-09-07T18:47:12.036-05:00Heh heh the motorhome one has a bit less water vol...Heh heh the motorhome one has a bit less water volume and more displacement when I lower myself into it! LOL KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-83281657088866326322012-09-07T18:46:32.156-05:002012-09-07T18:46:32.156-05:00None of the sites are full hook ups here, so we wo...None of the sites are full hook ups here, so we would have to move it every 10-14 days or so anyhow. Even the host site doesn't have water or sewer, just electric. We are next up on the list for the host site, and will work for our site fees. LOL KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-64969813135324721372012-09-07T16:58:54.498-05:002012-09-07T16:58:54.498-05:00Has it been five weeks already? Wow! So glad you...Has it been five weeks already? Wow! So glad you're adjusting well and enjoying the life. Am I right in thinking even though you are working in/for the park you have to move every seven days? Hmmm . . . too bad they couldn't give you a FHU site or at least one you could keep. Oh well! As long as you're happy, that's the main thing!Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-13909562997423989462012-09-07T16:39:55.277-05:002012-09-07T16:39:55.277-05:00Trying to get & stay organized, whether you li...Trying to get & stay organized, whether you live in a motorhome or a house, is a never-ending project.<br /><br />The shower in your motorhome & the whirlpool tub in your house are both corner unit. Does that count for anything??? -grin-QuiltinLibraryLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392850776832804028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-14433916392532254632012-09-07T16:39:30.558-05:002012-09-07T16:39:30.558-05:00I love boon-docking but since I have to run an oxy...I love boon-docking but since I have to run an oxygen machine at night I have to run the generator and that spoils the peace and quiet. It is not too bad since the generator is in the front and the bedroom in the back.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-72325777056662234842012-09-07T14:50:16.212-05:002012-09-07T14:50:16.212-05:00I think you'll find it very interesting in a c...I think you'll find it very interesting in a couple of years to go back and read your thoughts after 5 weeks. Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-77246156744523065312012-09-07T14:17:19.768-05:002012-09-07T14:17:19.768-05:00It's just great that everything is working out...It's just great that everything is working out so well.TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-71322650634379142272012-09-07T14:10:11.134-05:002012-09-07T14:10:11.134-05:00I might take you up on that!
I might take you up on that! <br />KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-30946567276710241032012-09-07T14:07:41.979-05:002012-09-07T14:07:41.979-05:00GREAT insight.....thanks for sharing! GREAT insight.....thanks for sharing! CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-52331578249502770832012-09-07T13:30:41.176-05:002012-09-07T13:30:41.176-05:00We are so happy that you both are so happy. You an...We are so happy that you both are so happy. You and Steve make a great team.<br />Do you know that of those 5 weeks you spent 1/5th of that time was here? LOL!<br />You come here any time and use our Jacuzzi tub.<br />HugsPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00802042176033620330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-14971056643716750522012-09-07T12:54:20.573-05:002012-09-07T12:54:20.573-05:00Looks like you and Steve are adjusting very nicely...Looks like you and Steve are adjusting very nicely to your new lifestyle. Another trick similar to the buy one, ditch one is each year I empty every bay bin and cupboard and repack. Anything that hasn't been used in a year is gone.John Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775467781360772348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5557714217455633171.post-36943282011035209032012-09-07T12:28:56.133-05:002012-09-07T12:28:56.133-05:00Well, we have been at it for two months now and ar...Well, we have been at it for two months now and are still purging. Like you, I love doing my laundry in our motorhome. We no longer buy the king size anything. Just love going to the farmer's markets and getting truly fresh produce. Our dogs are young enough to get cabin fever and need lots of exercise or the will run "laps" the length of the motorhome.<br />I truly love this life...Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.com