the inside scoop

during our maiden voyage I was in conversation with several friends  (who hadn't seen out new 2nd home, at least not photos of the inside with the slides out ) referring to our "roughing it"  travels.

As you can see from the photos below - we aren't exactly 'roughing it' as Mabel does provide for expanded space which = more room
We are going to need it as Lucy (seen here, not actually thrilled with the decision) and her sister Lola will join us. Prepare to discover along with us how that all goes....starting in September. I'll post both the good, the hilarious and the bad. 

  Mabel out in front of our house.

The bedroom and living room slides are out....

Living/dining room from the door

Kitchen - refrig/freezer work great. Gas top stove, oven and microwave, dual sinks and a 2' extension that mounts on those two white plates on the side of the counter -provides additional counter space, and the pantry is just next to the refrigerator and above it.

Bed (taken standing next to refrig) and the full length closet with mirrored doors. On the right wall is the sink/medicine cabinet - which is next to the shower.

Shower  (I'm on the bed taking this photo) is just inside the bedroom compartment.





There you have it....the inside scoop! All the conveniences of stick homes in a 300 sf home on wheels.  Lots of windows & skylights make the space very bright and comfy to be in.

Until next time...be safe.

Maiden Voyage

The 'maiden voyage' was a grand success! Am having to "fill in" after the fact as we aren't yet wireless for traveling - but soon will be.

We departed last Wednesday and drove (ouch, my aching back) 9 hours to Hayden Lake, ID. On the way we stopped (actually we stopped several times, but this one was worth the photo op) for lunch in Arlington OR - Pleasant Grill, and it was surprising good! Family owned, with Dad manning the grill. Once we had consumed our meal we returned to the task of hauling ourselves and our 29' 5th wheel East.

 Ms. Chrysalis



We found the Alpine RV Park Resort on Hwy 95 around 6pm. While Mike got the rig settled I fix dinner and we were able to enjoy it along with our first dinner guest. She didn't stay for dessert, but we enjoyed having a bit of company our first night in town.


Given that it is summertime, space to park/camp is at a premium - we were lucky to have this location and would recommend it - for it was 30 miles from Coeur d'Alene, 7 miles to Silverwood and 11 mi to Farragut State Park - our next overnight destination.

Beautiful setting on Lake Pend d' Oreille...we will need to book months in advance and plan to spend more time in that area next year.


Below is a view of our "camp site" - really nicely maintained with complete hook-ups, and we had no one behind us and most of the sites were staggered so neighbors were near but not right on top of you.  (Pre-park days-this was a Naval Training area during WWII ). The camp hosts come by when you have departed, clean out the fire pit, sweep debris and make nice for the next camper. 

There is a naval museum on the grounds that we couldn't get into this journey but will the next time we are in the area.

Our Kellogg friends, Mike & Pat Gaylord joined us for the afternoon along with their grandsons Cameron and Carson - we took them swimming and then we all headed out for dinner at a local Mexican restaurant.

Above (center) is my Mike and Mike Gaylord....the two Mikes - now this is a pair to be sure! Never doubt for a minute that trouble isn't too far behind....with Gaylord leading the way. I just call him Mr. Mischievous! He is full of it...

We love our second home and I'll post some additional pictures soon.