Turkey Time in Quarztsite!

Shari bringing me a pitcher for morning Mimosas!

Mike & Paul providing afternoon entertainment.

Lucy at sunset

Mike & Mike gathered for Happy Hour at Jim & Min's.

Never a dull time when the 4CU members get together and this was a whopper! 27 or so Airstreams gathered in the desert of Quartzsite, AZ for Thanksgiving. I arrived the Sunday prior, home was boring, hanging out with the other early birds was a blast. Early morning Bloody Mary's with Jim & Min, afternoon entertainment provided by resident musicians Mike & Paul, evenings around the fire, now that's what I call livin'! Other trailers trickled in one by one, day by day our camp grew bigger with much fan fare and enthusiasm. I can't tell you how grateful I am I found this amazing group of people who love to take their shiney silver trailers on the road for good times. We deep fried 3 turkeys, had all the fixin's, set up a nice outdoor dining area where we could all sit down together to enjoy the feast. The weather was perfect on Thanksgiving Day, sorry to all the folks back in Seattle and other places who didn't get a wonderful tan while eating their dinner. I say buy an Airstream and come to Quartzsite next year, you won't be disappointed!

Next stop Picacho Peak State Park down near Tucson for New Year's Eve Rally. Another event not to be missed. For now the traila "Lucy" is tucked back into her spot at the storage place, cleaned and ready to roll down the road at the end of the month. I am settled in here at home to do some serious knitting, have 3 orders to fill before the end of the year....yippee gas money to get me to Picacho!

In full swing planning the Western Women's Spring Rally for March 2010...this year Lake San Antonio, CA is the destination where we wild women will celebrate the return of spring.

The Boyz & Bisbee

Audrey & Riley loving freedom~ go doggies!

Who's cuter? Hum...

New Shady Dell resident Corpernacus.

Tow vehicle?

Last year I met Louis & Sergio at The Shady Dell for Thanksgiving and had an amazing time with the the friends, family & residents of The Dell. This year we wanted to spend it with our 4 Corners Unit family of the WBCCI (Wally Byam Caravan Club International) so we went to Bisbee two weeks early for a fix. A good time is always had at the Dell. This weekend Sergio's friend Bethany had her family gathering there, they rented out most of the park, but not enough because there were complaints about our late night activities...trailer park rowdies! Got the feeling Hannah isn't too welcome there either, maybe if I had her debarked, poor old girl cant catch a break.

Knitting & Itching to get back on the Road!

Ruffle scarf $60.00. Made from Cotton this sweet little scarf is lightweight and can be worn with everything!


Sideways Surfer Hat $55.00
Made from so so soft Baby Grande Alpacha, this hat is so comfy and stylish!


I have been home exactly a month today and itching to get back out on the road! Making good use of my time though knitting up a storm. I have plenty of stock on the ever popular ruffle scarf, made in every color of the rainbow!

Next stop Bisbee, Arizona November 12-16. Can't wait to see everyone back at the Shady Dell!

Northern New Mexico~

Caravaning!

Next stop Heron Lake!

Tough being a dog at the potluck.

Overnight on the way home.

I have to say I am a HUGE fan of airstream caravaning now! Just traveled 1200+ miles with fellow Airstreamers Louis & Sergio two great friends and had a blast. We journeyed for a 4 Corners Unit Rally. The rally I have to say other than seeing old friend and meeting new ones was not the best rally.

Summer~ Home again?

Traveling hard work for an old Dane.

Brinnon, WA my own private camprground.

Hannah came down the to beach one time to help me with oysters after that she watched from above.

Oysters everywhere!

This was the ferry dock between Brinnon and town across the bay back in the 40's now my friends property.

Sissy's house. My big dog, sissy little dog and ofcourse precious child.

My best girls; nieces Shanda 22 & Teagan 6. My heart knows no greater love.

Me & Teagan

Rex; just being sexy. He can't help it.

Washington State Park, amazing. Camp host was a dick tho :(

Zion National Park

July 7th was the beginning of a summer adventure back to the Pacific Northwest. The valley of the sun was heating up, time to make my escape. First stop, Flagstaff for a week. Even though I have lived here in Arizona for 2 + years I had only driven threw Flag and not taken the time to stop and get to the know the town. I am glad I did this trip! The weather was perfection, mid 80's at the highest, I stayed at Woody Mountain Rv Park which is rustic and as the name suggests Woody. It was the best place to be during the summer heat and for some time before making my journey north to the place I lived most of my life Seattle. A few of my favorite things about Flagstaff is you get get anything you need there and not have to drive all over from the campground...huge plus for me. Food...great food there. Shopping...huller....the boutiques there had some items I sweat were made just for me! I so enjoyed my week in Flagstaff wonder when I can go back?
From Flagstaff it was days on end of driving but I played it safe and smart this trip only driving 4-6 hours a day, getting into some pre reaseached rv park well in time to clean up, take care of the pups and myself, enuring a good nights sleep, ready to continue on the next day.
1st stop: Zion National Park...can I just say words can not descrobe the beauty! You want to drive slow, taking it all in. The camgrund I stayed at there was right in the river, huge back in spot, I was lucky to arrive at noon to take full advantage! Met a wonderful family from the UK who parked next to me. The wife/mother is also Scottish, we exhanged travel tips for our countries...only camping does this happen!
Next stop: Provo, Utah. Just a few miles of the highway was a lovely little campround called Lakeside, although I saw no lake, hum. It was a slice of heaven, not fancy but just what this girl needed, laundry, cable and a hot shower!
From there Caldwell, Idado...what can you say about Caldwell other than it was nice to have an rv park close to the highway that was like camping in someone's yard...set up, ate, slept.
Then in Kennewick, WA was a Army Corp of Eng. campgorund on the river that was amazing at just $12 a night, with electric! The pics will tell the story since I pretty much parked and slept.
What I had been so looking forward to was my Uncle Larry's "Summer Bash" he throws this party every year, I have never attended. No need to go into why. This year I was so looking forward to it and glad I went! I saw family and friends I hadn't seen in years. Of course it was in record heat even for Eastern Washington, Ephrata to be exact. Uncle Larry is my pops brother, since my dad passed in 1997 from an accident and my mom in 2001 from breast cancer, I haven't done many family gatherings, I've been missing out! Larry has this wonderful home there in Ephrata, enough room for 3 large rv's and my little one, plus tent camping for other family members. It was the best time I have had in a long time and that is all I can say now without getting just a little choked up.
Woodinville, WA: This is the town, the house, the place my parents moved me to in 1976. I never did like it there and if it weren't for the fact that my sister lives in the house we grew up in and she happens to have one my favorite girls on earth as her daughter I wouldn't have done back, not to mention it has become "wine country" and I got to visit some of my wine making pals! Girl has to have grape on the road...two cases enough? HUM. I stayed in sissy's yard for a week, played with kid and didn't get nearly enough rest before heading up to the Olympic Peninsula. I always love the ferry ride across, about a half hour of heaven floating across to the other side. By now I am getting jazzed, family done, its Girlfriend time! Two nights in Port Angeles before going to the Lake for a long weekend to launch my floaty, cocktail in holder, tied up to some pf the best friends a girl could ever have.
Now I am getting a wee bit road weary, so much moving around from place to place time to relax, kick back, stay someplace a while right? Yeah, right. The Sunday night after the Lake party I parked the traila at a friends place...I can not go into details but lets just say, it was like Kauai and I needed to sleep ALL the next day getting up only to walk, feed the pooches and myself. Those in the know...you know.
By this time I have been on the road 4 weeks, a record here for time spent in Airstream. Hood Canal on the Peninsula sounds like a place I can spend some time and boy do I. A view to die for, oysters literally at my feet, total privacy on friends property, can be beat. Some sun, some drizzle, a whole lotta laying around, reading and watch tv in the traila. Peace and quiet. No town to visit close by except for the essential needs. Brinnon has a restaurant, a little grocery if you can call it that and a place to buy seafood in case you are not able to catch your own. Not a mecca by any means but a good place to chill out. That I did for a solid week or more then it it hit me...Go home!
I was meant to travel a few more weeks, those reservations were canceled and I beat feet for home...sweet desert heat...big bed, big tv, big sofa and big shower. No place like home!

Road Fever

With my two favorite girls Shanda, now 22 and Teagan, now 6. Auntie Loves you, can't wait to see you again! Only pic I have of all 3 of us together, that will change this summer.

Warming up here in Surprise, most of May was triple didgits, I am itching to hit the highway for another adventure. Seeing friends and family, finding new places, living the dream. Leaving town July 12 going to take my time head up threw Utah, going to spend the night on a river at Zion National Park, I got the last spot available, how lucky am I?
My Pop's brother Larry has a big "summer bash" every year in Eastern WA, this will be my first time attending. My little niece Teagan is hitching a ride with family and will join me for a couple days of Auntie Camping, I can't wait. Miss my red headed Puddin' Pop!
After that I will make my way up to the Olympic Pennisula for some camping with the Spring Training Crew...woohoo! Most of all I am desperately in need of time at Mark & Besty's place on Hood Canal, eating oysters off the beach and chillin' like no bodies business. Been a lot of changes this year, my soul is stirring. Don't know what is coming next but I am ready for whatever comes my way...

Update: Getting more antsy as the days pass and departure gets closer. I want so much to go get Lucy and start packing but with the stupid HOA (homeowner's association) having Lucy parked in my yard for 13 days isn't allowed. Besides once she's parked here I get to packing and then the Road Fever is so intense I usually just go.

The weather here in AZ has been a dream this summer so why leave now? I miss my peeps! That's why.

Silver Sisters!

On to the next Destination

Okay so I am a little implusive!

Pismo Beach

Just the beginning of our table decor.

Santa Barbara; best camp spot ever!

Debra & Kristiana: Silver Sister's Rock!

My beach residence. Walked right out the gate on the other side of this fence and I was on the beach.

Poor Rex, he's a trooper, little dude gets so tired these days.

Right outside my door Morro Rock...heaven.

Stage Coach Rv Park, Banning

Back from 18 days on the road, think I have recovered, finally. What a dream trip! I had not been to that part of the California Coast, I just kept thinking 'I am so glad I am here'. Met some amazing people, talented Airstream women who I hope will stay in my life.

Started my journey by heading West on I-10, stopping over night in Banning, just outside Palm Springs. Stayed at a mellow laid back park KOA Stage Coach Rv Park, it was just what I needed before heading into the traffic of LA, which on a Sunday was not bad, I got lucky I cause on the way home it was a whole 'nother story.

Once I saw the Ocean up byt Mussel Shoals I was happy as well a clam! The place I stayed in Santa Barbara, costly as it was could not be beat. Ocean Mesa is a top notch, first class park. Pretty sure I had the best spot for the 4 nights I was there. Had time to relax, get my beach mode going before the short drive to Pismo Beach to meet up with the Silver Sisters.

Arrived at Pismo mid day Thursday, I had time to get set up, go for a bike ride before Meredith arrived a bit later. Town was so close to the rv park, I was in heaven, I didn't drive my truck the entire time I was there! While I cruised the streets of Pismo I stopped into a tattoo shop, just to see what up, that's where I found Milford, he would be doing a nice piece on me the next day. It was fate, he's a Traila Boy himself, and a cutie at that....what can I say he had me at tattoo.

The other women arrived one by one. It was so wonderful to meet everyone I had seen on the air forums. I felt grateful to be apart of this gathering.

After Pismo I cruised on up to Morro Bay, stayed at the State Park there one night, Loved it there but they book up so one night was all Debra & I could get side by side, too bad but again fate cause we moved on to Morro Dunes Rv Park. What a treasure on the beach. Paid for 2 nights then ended up staying a week.

I wasn't looking forward to the drive home so to get it over with I did in one day, 11 long hours.

Happy to be home. I wasn't in my driveway more than 10 minutes when my friend Laura pulled up to say hello, she happen to be in the hood. What a great welcome home.