Disadvantages of RV Life As I’ve said before, we got out of D.C. just in time and found this campground that we hope we can stay in for at least a month. We’re good. However, we do face different challenges than if we’d stayed at home. Insecure Home This is worth repeating: campgrounds across the […]
Ways the Airstream Fits Me
Of course the Airstream fits me and I love it here—because the people I love are here with me. My specific point, though (I started with the above so I could use that awesome photo at the top), has to do with the fact that I’m very short—4′ 11″. And you know I do complain […]
We’re Going to Be Here for a While
Well, Virginia State Parks have closed their campgrounds, and this is the trend for sure across the nation. It makes sense for people who are vacationing, but there are a lot of full-time RVers (like us now) who need a place to ride out this first big wave of the virus. Luckily this campground we’re […]
Staying in Place in a Tiny Space
Oh, look at that bit of sun shining on the Firefly in my photo! We had that glorious bit yesterday morning, and I squandered it by sitting in the truck while Tracy went in to Tractor Supply to top off our propane tank, and then he filled up the truck with diesel and we picked […]
Learning to Live in the Firefly during Downtime
Of course we’re not doing any of the things we’d planned on doing in Virginia for this stay: hanging out with friends and family, going to the kazillion breweries we like here, hearing local bands. We are, though, getting time to figure things out in the Airstream. Accomplishments Yesterday we: Opened the awning for the […]
Winter Hike and Indoor Yoga
I’m sitting here in the Airstream on this cold rainy day, writing because I have plenty of time, and I’m guessing some of you do, too. So maybe you’ll enjoy this now, whereas regularly you’d be like, “Shelly sure does post a lot!” I’m guessing I won’t post so often once we’re on the road […]
Settling in and Hunkering Down
We’ve now joined you all who are sheltering in place, and we’re relieved to have found a spot to do so! Since now I see what it’s like to have time on one’s hands, I’ll post here often even though I don’t have beautiful photos of adventures or thrilling updates. It’ll give me something to […]
Leaving Today!
I’m writing this before we drive away, but most likely you’re reading it after liftoff. Airstream Name We’ve decided to name the Airstream, “The Firefly,” after Josh Whedon’s TV show. Yep, I know Firefly is the name of the class of the spaceship, whereas the actual beloved ship is called Serenity, but Serenity happens to […]
RVing during a Pandemic
Several friends are dealing with major life events at the same time as this Covid-19 pandemic (and the recession): I’m watching as friends replan weddings, deal with hospital stays amid germs, and simply feel the stress of life changes in the midst of major societal changes. Our situation is complex but not life-threatening. Between Now […]
Making the Trailer Feel Like Home
I’ve been pretty much obsessed with decorating ever since we bought this trailer. It’s designed well but without any rich color or style, just as you’d prep a house to sell. Neutral. Of course I want to make this feel like home right from the start. We won’t be spending 24/7 inside (far from it), […]
