Backyard Shenanigans
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Over the last week or so, Perry has widened our back gate so the travel trailer we bought in December can more easily be parked in the backyard & taken out as needed. I wish I had taken pictures or even a video of the calamity that ensued when we first brought it home. Our good neighbor, Jason Martin, helped direct Perry as he attempted to back into the fence opening on that fateful first day. But the short fence that divides our backyard was giving them fits as it curves & blocks a straight access. So, the two of them decided to drive the truck & trailer in face first. Opps! Maybe not such a good idea as the truck was then wedged in & took some serious maneuvering to get it out from around the trailer. This left the trailer facing in the wrong direction with no way to hook it to the truck & bring it back out. After a day of contemplation on this dilemma, I decided to go visit my friend Debbie & allow Perry & his partner in crime, Chris Humble, time to come up with a plan. And they did. Mind you, I was not there to witness – or fret – over their solution. But from what I understand, they put the trailer hitch on Chris’ golf cart & used it to turn the trailer around. Whatever works folks! At least we had hope this new “toy” would not become a permanent fixture or just yard art in the backyard.
I’ve been busy over the last week or so, too. Getting a new trailer ready for a trip takes some serious thought. It’s VERY much like setting up a brand new household. You need dishes & eating & cooking utensils, pots & pans, bedding, storage containers, tools, a first aid kit, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, etc. I also wanted to put things in the trailer that are duplicates of everyday items we use so I wouldn’t have to “think” about everything if we decided to go on a spontaneous – or planned – trip. So, personal hygiene & grooming gear was needed to remain on board for just such an adventure. I also bought “small” stuff so everything would fit well & not weigh down the trailer when on the road. You know, things like small containers of mustard & catsup, sugar, coffee, & the like. All this “stuff” about broke the bank!
So, now it’s all about planning what clothes we need & what we will be eating on our first adventure. Geez! I feel as if the store trips are gobbling up my days – & our money!
