Ingredients of My New Beginning...

Things are getting easier to deal with. I still don't have a job, but continue to look. I acquired a 1966 Airstream Overlander to live in. She (I named her Cher) landed in the side yard of the house I grew up in. My dad, his dog and one older brother still live in it... so I guess you can go home...

Fred (my dog) and I are content in Cher. She needs a good bit of work: some floor repair, then a bamboo click-down floor. Prior to that though... I got tired of only having my bunk to sit on, so I started tearing out the front gaucho (which was missing all of its upholstery).

 

I had ordered a cute convertable sofa/lounge and bought a rug. Turned out cute I think. I still need to remove the front freshwater tank and pump (Cher will be a stationary live in so I won't need it), so I can push the sofa back further to gain a bit more living room.

 

Both arms of the sofa fold down, which will come in handy as a second bunk, since I'm going to take out one of the twin bunks so I can have a "studio" space for art. She also needs some new vent covers to stave off some leaks, new appliances and other work. I'll have her gypsied up soon enough.

"Gypsies, tramps and thieves...''

A New Beginning...

I'm still reeling from Bruce's passing, even though it was expected... but trying to move on. Packing up the house, trying to sell things, giving things to the hospice that helped me with Bruce and paring down from a 1200 square foot house to a 200 square foot travel trailer... I arranged to trade Bruce's motorcycle for a 1966 26 foot Airstream Overlander. Right now, it's parked in my dad's driveway (since I don't have a job and lot rent there is free). It needs a good bit of work and I'll be posting on it as I work on it. This will be a whole new beginning for me... something I've always wanted to do. My dreams may not be grand... but they are mine and I will live them...

My best friend and soul mate went to live in the eternal sunshine last night. He went peacefully and is no longer in pain. Rest well Bruce... We will be together again someday, my love...
 

What 2013 Brings...

I know I haven't posted much lately and have been cryptic when I have posted... So it's time I told you what is going on... Some of you already know what I'm facing, but most of you don't. The reason for the reticence is that my husband wanted his privacy... and still does... but now that his entire family has received the news, I can post about it and explain why I will continue to be scarce for a while. My loving husband of 8 short years has been battling cancer for 4 years and is now under hospice care here at home with me. I have much support from family and friends... including my friends in blogland. I will keep you posted now and again and will visit your blogs here and there. I have a plan that I'm putting into place to continue my life when the inevitable happens. It will be a new adventure, however sorrowful at first. Thank you so much for all your thoughts, prayers and support. I love you all...