Busy!

My goodness it has been a busy week in our lives. First of all I have an MRI scheduled for Wednesday to find out about the headaches. Second of all, the back spasms came back with a vengeance on Friday. Not fun. I have to go to the neurologist tomorrow because he’s concerned that the shot only worked about three weeks this time. I believe he is thinking the steroids they put me on for my non-existent sinus infection negated the affects of the Botox injection. Ugh!

But we also have exciting news! We got a new camping trailer. We have been watching for almost 3 years to find a good deal on this floor plan that we both liked. Last weekend I was on craigslist and found one for an amazing bargain price. We went and looked at it on Monday and bought it. It has only been used one time before the people decided they wanted a fifth wheel trailer instead. He did not like towing this big trailer.  They had put virtually every upgrade possible on this trailer. We got it for about half of what a new one would have cost with none of the upgrades. When they say there is major depreciation on new camping trailers, they aren’t kidding! Even when they’re only used once! It’s a 2019 Grand Design Reflection travel trailer. An unbelievable bargain.  We were thrilled to find it.  Here, let me show you some photos. Please excuse the mess as were still moving in and my back is not letting me do much.

A verynice gentleman from the dealership delivered this trailer and picked up our old one. My goodness he was a pro. Even in the tight quarters of the campground he put it in place on the first try.

I love my kitchen. After eight years of having literally one foot of counterspace, I have lots now. Since we’re planning to live in this after retirement, we wanted to have it be comfortable. The kitchen has both a regular oven and a microwave/convection oven combo.

Four chairs came with the trailer but two fold up and we have them stored under the bed. They look just like the regular chairs but can be stashed away when not in use.  The tablecloth is one that my mother embroidered over 70 years ago. It’s one of the few things I have that belonged to her and I always keep it on the table in the camper. (But we never eat on it!)

There is a theater seating reclining loveseat on the left that has massage, heat and lights built into it! Just so fancy! The sofa in the back makes into a queen size bed in case we have guests.  Out that back window is a panoramic view of the lake. You can just make out the boat dock in the brightness of the window.

The bedroom has a huge closet with sliding barn doors. Behind the doors are a separate washer and dryer, along with loads of hanging clothes space and shelving.

There is another closet on the other side of the bed with some drawers.

This is the washing machine. On the other side of the closet is the dryer. We didn’t want either one and would have preferred the storage space for when we’re living in it, but they wouldn’t give us any credit by taking them out. Neither one has ever been used and we might try to sell them.

A nice TV in here and there is another in the bedroom. We have been told the fireplace will keep the entire trailer warm.  That is a big pantry to the right of the fireplace. I think that’s one of the things that excited me the most!

I tried to put some little things out to make it feel more like home. Do you see my pretty Piper there in her ballerina outfit?

I didn’t take any pictures of the bathroom because it was so small it was hard to get a picture. It has a nice size shower with sliding glass doors and quite a bit of counter space for a trailer.

Now for the downside. They had the trailer parked at the end of the lot by grassy field at the dealership.  Our first night staying here was Friday night. I was just getting ready to go to bed and out from under the kitchen island popped a mouse! Dennis was already in bed and believe you me, he heard me calling for him! Off he went yesterday to buy some mouse traps. Last night we caught three mice! I think there’s more. That’s what happens when campers are kept in grassy areas. I have never, ever had a mouse in the house or trailer before. I must admit, it is quite unsettling. Is there any advice out there? We definitely have to get it taken care of in the next couple of weeks before we close up for the winter. It doesn’t give us much time to get them out of here.

I hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend and are enjoying the “dog days” of summer. 

“You will be in enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” II Corinthians 9:11

Much love and many blessings to you all. 

Betsy