Greetings, everyone, from our gorgeous, free campsite on BLM land just north of Tucson, Arizona! We arrived here on Thursday, February 3, and while everything is peaceful and serene now, it was quite an adventure getting here. Camping in the Cactus Garden near Marana, Arizona Some of you may remember that on our last trip … Continue reading Back on the Road, Blowing a Tire, Camping Among the Saguaros
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Lizzy 3 Shakedown – City of Rocks
Greetings, everyone, from our beautiful campsite in one of the most scenic and unique landscapes in all of the Southwest USA--City of Rocks State Park near Faywood, New Mexico. Our home in City of Rocks State Park As it happens, this little gem of a park is only about 30 miles north of our home … Continue reading Lizzy 3 Shakedown – City of Rocks
Inside Lizzy 3 | Prepping for Our First Outing
We've been the happy owners of Lizzy 3 for a little over a month now, and we're still so excited! It just makes my heart happy to look out my dining room window and see her parked in the driveway right next to our home base, just waiting for us to take her on a … Continue reading Inside Lizzy 3 | Prepping for Our First Outing
We Are Finalizing our Exit Strategy
Happy Holidays, everyone! We hope you are all doing well, staying healthy and happy, and enjoying this holiday season as best you can in this time of challenge and uncertainty. Fireside at home base in Deming, NM Year-end is always a good time to reflect on our lives--what is working, what needs to change, what … Continue reading We Are Finalizing our Exit Strategy
Homebase Life, Pandemic-Style
Currently at our homebase in Deming, New Mexico: Yeah, I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything here, but honestly it's been a pretty boring time being cooped up at our homebase as we self-isolate from the pandemic. Even though some of the restrictions that were put in place back in March … Continue reading Homebase Life, Pandemic-Style
Our New Homebase Property – Video Tour
Currently at our homebase in Deming, New Mexico: Sorry it's been so long since we posted an update, but things have been a little crazy here. Yes, we closed on the purchase of our homebase property on Monday, May 4. The closing happened earlier than originally scheduled since it was a cash transaction and the … Continue reading Our New Homebase Property – Video Tour
Home Base Update – Closing in a Pandemic
Currently located at Escapees Dreamcatcher RV Park in Deming, New Mexico: Just wanted to give everyone another quick update on where things stand on our purchase of our home base property here in Deming, New Mexico. Because the transaction is a relatively simple one (cash purchase, no lien on the seller's side), we've been able … Continue reading Home Base Update – Closing in a Pandemic
Update on Home Base Purchase, Coping With Self-Isolation
Currently in Escapees Dreamcatcher RV Park in Deming, New Mexico: Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on the purchase of our home base property here in Deming. We had the home inspection done this past Monday. Andy and I met the realtor, the home inspector and his wife at the property so we … Continue reading Update on Home Base Purchase, Coping With Self-Isolation
Executing Our Exit Strategy, Finding a Home Base
Currently in Escapees Dreamcatcher RV Park in Deming, New Mexico: Greetings from our self-isolation pod in sunny New Mexico, where we are continuing to practice social distancing while I recover from a mild case of shingles. We have some exciting news to share, so let just jump right in. Over the past few weeks as … Continue reading Executing Our Exit Strategy, Finding a Home Base
How To Be Stressed and Bored At the Same Time
Currently at Escapees Dreamcatcher RV Park in Deming, New Mexico: Just wanted to send out a quick update from our little spot of heaven in the middle of chaos. We're still in Deming where we've been ever since New Mexico closed their state parks on March 13 and we got kicked out. We're in a … Continue reading How To Be Stressed and Bored At the Same Time