Wednesday, June 19, 2013

CAMPER HOME TOUR ~ OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME!


Hi Sweet Friends!  Are you a camper?

Seems like folks either love it or want nothing to do with it.
We love it!  Our favorite place to go is the NC mountains.  We enjoy cooler weather, hiking, and waterfalls, so we’ve packed the camper, the car and of course Ellie-Mae, and then we hit the road...

Ellie-Mae

Welcome to our home away from home!

It is all closed up in this picture but there is a large awning that comes out to offer covering while outdoors.  There is a bike rack that goes on the back bumper.  We have a basket for Ellie-Mae…she loves to go for rides on the bike!

There are two entries into the camper.  The door to the left is the entry into the living area and the door to the right is the entrance to the bedroom…
our camper

As you enter the door to the living area, on the left there are two swivel rockers with a center console table and storage above.  The mound of pink is Ellie-Mae’s bed and some of her toys.

As you enter, to the right, begins the kitchen counters with upper and lower cabinets…

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Straight ahead as you enter and also as you turn right is the couch and dining areas which have lots of storage space above and below.  At the end of this wall is the TV area with more storage cabinets.  All of this area is part of the the “slid-out” that allows for much more floor space.   To give you an idea of what it looks like when the the slide-out is “in”, it slides in and completely covers up the TV area.  That’s how much extra floor space the slide-out gives us which I am very thankful for.

Both the couch and dining areas convert into beds should we need extra sleeping space…

living area

Straight across from the couch and eating area is the kitchen.  The cabinets on the right have storage on both the entry side as well as the kitchen side.  The sink is angled on the main counter area and the fridge and freezer are to the left of the microwave and stove.  To the left of the fridge is a pantry with slide out shelves, a couple of drawers and another cabinet below.  For a camper, this kitchen has a lot of storage...

camper kitchen


camper kitchen 

Heading to the back of the camper you come to the bathroom area.
For privacy, there are two doors that pull closed.  One of the doors is right behind the TV and the other is just before you enter the bedroom...

camper bathroom

As you enter to the right there is a shower and also a storage area that has an upper closet for hang up clothes and below are two drawers and a lower cabinet...

camper shower and storage

Across from the shower is the sink with storage underneath, medicine cabinet and commode area.  Fancy isn’t it!  Better than the woods…LOL!  (Just kidding, they also have bath houses here!)

bathroom area

Through the bathroom is the master bedroom.  It has a queen size bed and an area for Ellie-Mae’s bed (crate).  Above the bed there is clothes storage as well as hang-up storage on either side.  The bottom of the bed lifts up for more storage...

camper bedroom

There is a door to the far right.  We enjoy leaving it open at night, the screen door closed of course, so we can enjoy the cool mountain air.  Makes for a great nights sleep!

master bedroom

Our camping site here is very private and lush, full of beautiful green plants and trees.  There is a rushing stream right behind us which sounds beautiful and it also keeps the air feeling cool and fresh!  This is the view we see from our back window…

view

It’s been raining so all of the cookers outside are covered up…

camping site


our camp site

and this is Ellie’s favorite spot…

Ellie's favorite spot

On Sunday's, when we camp in this area, we attend a little church down the lane…

little church down the lane
little church down the lane

We’re having a great time, just wish the sun would come on out!

the stream

Hope you’ve enjoyed the tour of our home away from home!
So sweet friend, are you a camper?
Blessings,
Cindy

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Monday, June 17, 2013

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

SUNDAY DWELLINGS ~ To My Dad on Father’s Day

Hi Sweet Friends!  Happy Father's Day to all it may apply!  I have to take advantage of this day...


To My Dad on Father's Day,

It is hard to find the words to express what a special place you have in my heart, but I think you know.

Since I was a little girl spending time with you has been one of my favorite things to do, and still is.

I was your shadow.  I used to love following you around the yard and raking leaves into piles for you to burn them.  You would let me jump in the piles, time and time again, just before lighting your match.
Our wooden boat was kept in the carport and I would hop up in it, unlatch the wooden fold down seat, and watch as you would sand her down and add polyurethane to keep her protected.  We had some fun times water skiing in that boat! 

Remember the day I accidentally sprayed spray paint in my eyes?  It was only seconds before you had scooped me up and were flushing my eyes with water.  And when older, those times I was such a scaredy cat and would call you because I was afraid someone was in the house?  Within minutes you were at my door and with a shotgun over your shoulder you walked throughout the house checking to make sure all was well.  I called you more times than I would like to admit and you never once made me feel like I was silly or was bothering you…thank you for that!
(It was later in life when I realized that you brought the shotgun for my sake.  To make me feel secure that if someone was actually in the house you could defend yourself without getting hurt…thanks dad!)

You’ve always made me feel safe and I’ve always known that you are available when I need you.

You are such a kind person, not a lazy bone in your body, an absolute HOOT!

What a story teller you are!  It is so much fun hearing them I just wish I was better at remembering them.  Guess I need to start recording you!

I am so thankful for the fun and laughter you bring into our lives, like on special occasions as you read your cards…

my dad

You keep us all in stitches while you try to act like you don’t know why…

Marie laughing


my dad

All eyes stay on YOU because WE don’t want to miss a thing…

eyes on pop!


eyes on pop!

You are one in a million and I am so glad you are my dad!

dad


dad 


 dad and me

Happy Father’s Day Dad,
I love you more than words can say!

XXXOOO,
Cindy

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