Not a bundle of joy, just a bundle of...a big beige box of...a tenement on wheels? Our first home.
Ta da, here he is! In the grand tradition of Joel and Lindsay naming inanimate objects, especially vehicles, presenting:
Reginald von Campersand Bandersnatch, aka RV.
Specs: 1989 Coachmen Catalina (makes me nuts -- why MEN? Shouldn't the brand name be Coachman? I don't get it) with a Ford somethin-somethin engine chassis somethin. Pretty sweet interior with salmon carpet that should NOT accidentally get soaked with the icy contents of an 80-quart capacity cooler. Imagine if you never washed your middle school home ec pillow and then someone spilled beer water on it and then you had to line your floor with it and many other dirty, smelly pillows and then you closed it into a little house.
BUT, this guy can haul ass on hills and has THREE BEDS. That is WAY more beds than in our apartment. Pat and Alicia, you and the boys still want to visit, right? Right? No?
Joel's solution to the carpet problem. Now, does this seem like more of a solution, or yet another problem? This container may also have been manufactured in '89.
More RV pics to come. A special thanks to Tammy, Fred, Fred IV, and Liz for their time and expertise in the de-gunkifying and tinkering departments. Soon all will be able to experience the aquarium-themed bathroom facilities and special "chandelier." RV is currently at the spa in Manassas Park but will be home for our weekend jaunt to Vermont and next week's anniversary/family reunion roadtrip to the Finger Lakes.
Rubber side DEFINITELY down!
This just in: It seems a DIAMOND may have been lost in our RV during the sanitizing process. I am proud to say the blue book value of the vehicle has doubled with this fortunate event.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new arrival!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.oceanwavescampground.com/
Check this place out, though we can probably find somewhere closer to you if you want! No matter what, this place should be on our list!
LOVE IT!!!!!! Draegers are so ready to be your first renters. Oh, and my grandmother definitely has that container of Carpet Fresh. Same scent and everything. Pretty sure she actually bought it in 1986.
ReplyDeleteYAY!! This is wonderful news!! I hope that Reginald and his new family wil join our camper caravan for some crazy RV hijinx(ding!!)
ReplyDeleteI'll be sending the camping schedule and hopefully you guys can hit some of them. Country Waye in Luray;close and great views. I'm so excited!! Whoohoooo!