About US

My photo
This the story of our journey, Into Something Good, going Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and trying to Hold Onto Our Dreams. How we got on the way to becoming HALF time RVers! Our Ford 350 super duty diesel truck is our horses, we call it the Beast . Our 2008 34'7" 3 slide Cedar Creek Silverback fifth wheel is our Prairie Schooner Wagon,we call it the Bear. Just like the first RVers, the Pioneers of Yesteryear traveling around the country searching for a rich full filling life! Come along with us for the ride and read about our triumphs and mishaps along the way! About to be Part time RVers in a Cedar Creek Silverback 2008, 34'7", 3 slide 5th wheel, which is our Prairie Schooner Wagon, and a 2006 Ford 350 super duty 1 ton diesel truck is our horses, or oxen, only we have to feed it diesel instead of grass, and oats, which costs a lot more! Retired Air Force empty nesters off to see the good ole USA! Favorite Quote: "Life is a Blank Canvas, Made For Me to Add the Colors" Goal: I am trying to add as many colors as I can to my life!

Saturday, April 5, 2008

ALL SYSTEMS ARE A GO!

Systems:
Today we hooked up to water. So far, knock on wood, we have found no leaks in the system. The hot water heater is on and working fine, as I have done a few dishes too! I didn't run out of hot water either. The camode in the bathroom hasn't leaked, and we can't find anything leaking under the sink in the bathroom. We will try the shower this evening. There are no leaks in the roof, it has rained hard twice now since we have been here in Circleville. We wanted to try out all the systems before too much time passed, and we got very far away from the dealer. I have heard horror stories from people who got new RV'S and lots of things were wrong with them. So far our Cedar Creek Silverback seems to be very well built, and have no major problems. The only thing I've found are easy fixes. First, a piece of trim was forgotten off the bottom of the corner cabinet in the kitchen, and there is a loose piece of trim around the bathroom door going into the bedroom. I don' think that is too bad at all. The furnace works well and has kept us nice and warm even when it was damp, and raining outside.

Bed:
The bed has been fine, since we put the 4 inch memory foam topper on it. I haven't heard any complaints from Mike on the bed either, so his back must be doing ok laying on it. We're hopeful it will last until we can get a new pillow top
mattress later on.

Storage Space:
I am finding storage space that I didn't know I had. I'm sure I'll find something to put in it the longer we're in the fiver. I'm not fully moved in either, so I'm sure I'll use up more storage space!

Dreams:
I'm still a little overwhelmed having another 5th wheel after all the years we took off, and now we're going to be full timers! Wow talk about a culture shock! Dreams really can come true, after being at the bottom of the heap, and crawling back up! We were dealt a couple of really bad health blows in 2000, and again in 2007, so we are very fortunate the way things turned out. That's why I always say Hold On Tight To Your Dreams, and don't give up, because they can still come true as long as you still have breath in your body! We're having a blast, and are enjoying all the excitement of becoming full timers.

Family:
So far, my Mom, and Pop, and both of my Brothers, and their Wives have looked at the 5er! They all have liked it, and have thought it is really roomy, and bright with lots of space. I'm glad that they like it, and my Mom shocked me, when she said that she could spend the winter in it with no problems! WOW!!!! I think I'll end on that note, cos it's a good place to stop! LOL!!!


1 comment:

A couple of newer paintings 2019 said...

Glad all operations are a 'go'! Rain is a very good test for leaks so it sounds like you've had your share of rain.

The way it's looking now, we won't be in Lebanon. If we stop, we'll stay on I-70 and probably stay at Enon Beach although it's not a really nice park, it's convenient but again plans written in jello. Not sure when we'll make it there. Have to stop in Amarillo for truck service for warranty.

Enjoy your new rig!