I've Got Something Stuck On My Butt

"Friday, thank God it's Friday, Friday".  Oh, sorry, you kinda sneaked up on me as I was singing one of Momma Sharon's old disco songs . . . tee hee.  Well it is Friday and I hope you have big plans for the weekend!  I have just a teenie-weenie little bedtime Story for you this evening.

A few days before we started rolling north to Ohio, Mom paid me a visit in the T@Bport with some sort of paper in her hand.  Since Aunt Becky had just given me a bath, I was all spiffy and clean.  Because of that, I got a new decal on my rear end.  Several of my camping buddies have decals too and I was really hoping to get my own before we left for the big rally.

Take a look . . . 

I think it's pretty darn cute and everyone that follows me down the highway will know exactly who I am and where I live.  If you're wondering about that big number back there, that's my VIN number and it's how Momma Sharon identifies me.  It means I was the 2,487th T@B to roll off the assembly line in Indiana way back in 2007.

My good buddy, Happy Camper, got to see my new decal first!  I don't think she'll be getting one because her license plate has her name.  Who knows, maybe she'll talk her Momma Sue and Daddy Rich into getting her one before the season is over.

Here's a good picture of the two of us chatting while we were waiting on Morgan and Jet to arrive in Fancy Gap, VA to continue our little Rolling Home Tour Caravan.

OK all you campers, I hope you have a great weekend and always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love & Camping!"

My California Happy

Since it's late and Momma Sharon is busy watching the Broncos and Ravens football game, she said I could tell you a little bedtime Story!

A couple weeks ago at the Rolling Home Rally in Ohio, a nice lady from California came to visit my Mom on Friday morning.  Her name is Sara Mordecai and she is an artist.  She and Momma Sharon have chatted on Facebook, but never face to face, so it was a treat that she came to visit!

She brought us a special camping happy . . . one of her small paintings. It's actually a portrait . . . a portrait of ME!!

Momma took my photo with Sara and the painting and then she put it in a special place so everyone who comes to visit can see it.  I am one lucky camper to get such cool happies!!

Momma Sharon is going to take a few days off from sending out Postcards to everyone, so maybe I'll have some 'puter time for a while.  Why don't you check back with me over the weekend and see what's up?  While you're at it, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love & Camping"

My Rolling Home Tour Collage

Hey everyone . . . happy Labor Day!  I hope the only work you've done today is to pack your sweet little camper up from a weekend of camping and hit the road for home.  I spent a leisurely day in my T@Bport and watched the world go by and that suited me just fine since I'm taking it kinda easy since my 800+ mile trip to the Rolling Home Rally in Ohio two weeks ago.

I had the time of my life and one of these days, I'll tell you a few stories about everything I did there.  In the meantime though, I wanted to show you the cool beans collage that Momma Sharon made from our week together.

Thanks for heading my way today for an itty bitty Story.  I promise not to take so long to tell you another one.  Just check by every once in a while to see if I was able to snitch a little computer time and always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love & Camping!"

Setting The Standard For Color

Mornin' everyone . . . Splash here at the Rolling Home Rally with a quick Story.  I snitched a little computer time early this morning because Momma Sharon is keeping an eye on my tent room and the little pools of water collecting in the corners during our morning shower.  We've discovered that the tent isn't quite square to me, so we're having some drips here and there.  

I'm pretty sure that she and Aunt Becky are going to correct that situation this morning when the showers pass through.

I am having a terrific time here in Ohio and I'm so glad I got to come.  Mom has me all decked out and I've been showing off all week.  There's not another T@B in the whole campground as colorful as me!

I will have so many Stories to tell you after I get home!  In the meantime you can catch my Camper Mom's Postcards to get the whole scoop.  Thanks for popping in today and always remember . . .

"Peace, Love & Camping"

Yippee . . . I'm In Ohio

Hey everyone!  I'm in Ohio at the Rolling Home Rally just outside of New Philadelphia.  It took me two days to get here because Momma Sharon decided we should break up the long drive with an overnight stop last evening in West Virginia.  

When she told me that we are camping at Rippling Waters Church of God Campground I just laughed.  I knew for a fact that a campground like that wouldn't allow things like smoking and drinking and cussing! I also knew that there was no way to keep the guys I was camping with from doing that stuff . . . and I was right!!  It's a wonder that Highway Bob, Geo, and Rich didn't get us kicked out!!  The only thing that Momma Sharon was drinking was my official water.

Liz gave my Mom a special present . . . a black bandana with peace signs all over it . . . cool, huh?!

Tonight I'm tucked in at Atwood Lake Park with a bunch of other T@Bs. I've got some issues though.  I don't have any running water at my site, there are no showers for my Mom and her friends, and the bathroom consists of three pit toilets.  I'm just glad that she and all her camping buddies are laughing about it.

I'm having a bit of a hiccup with my 12 volt lights.  They are flickering and when that happens, my converter makes a funny noise.  It's really worrying my Camper Mom, but we're going to do some trouble-shooting tomorrow.  I wish my Uncle Rob was here because he would know what to do, but we're surrounded by some smart T@Bbers here that I'm sure can help.  Plus, we'll be talking to the Little Guy techs and maybe get a solution from them.

OK, I'm pretty pooped and it's time for lights out.  Momma Sharon will be sending out Postcards each evening and she'd love it if you pick yours up nightly.  Thanks for dropping by for a Story tonight and always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love & Camping"

Camping Chair Covers

Howdy campers . . . thanks for showing up again today.  I cannot believe how much computer time I'm getting this week!  It's all because my Camper Mom is busy getting ready for our next big trip to Ohio.

This past weekend she ran into Rite Aid to pick up a few items and was stopped dead in her tracks by a lime green, blue, and white beach towel.  There was a whole rack of them and they were on sale for $3.00 each.  Can you believe that?  Three bucks!!  Frankly I'm surprised she bought only three.

OK, I know you're wondering what artsy-fartsy splashy project she has in mind for these.

My Camper Mom and Aunt Becky have a favorite pair of camping chairs that always travel with us.  She got them at Camping World many years ago and they have held up well.  They are brown and I've never said much, but they are boring and drab and don't really match me very well.

After a bit of measuring and pinning, Mom sewed a 15 1/2" pocket at the top to slide over the back and a 3 1/2" pocket to slide onto the seat. The result is a hella-cool set of camping chair covers.  I think they took about 30 minutes from start to finish and I love 'em!

She has one more project in mind for the third beach towel and I'm gonna keep you in suspense for a few days about that one.  Everyone is off to The Wee Cabin today, so that project is on hold until Sunday or Monday.

I'll wish you a great weekend a day early and just remember . . . 

"Peace, Love & Camping"

Toolbelt Sue's Quick Mod

Mornin' everyone.  I'm glad you stopped by hear the Story about me and Toolbelt Sue!

When I was on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Caravan back in May with all my buddies, we spent several nights at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown.  While there, Sue Luke, aka. Toolbelt Sue, performed a little mod on my outside Cool Cat grill.

At the 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Rally, Momma Sharon helped a couple people install plexiglass over the opening to our grills to prevent water splashing inside while we are traveling in the rain.  It has worked well over the years, but Toolbelt Sue improved upon it.  Happy Camper's Mom is a wizard when it comes to T@B knowledge and cool fixes for us!

She made a trip to Lowes and picked up several rolls of foam weather strips.  Once back in the campground, she pulled out a pair of scissors, and got to work!  Off came my plexiglass cover . . . 

Next was a quick clean-up of the inside of the grill frame . . .

Foam strips were measured, then cut to fit.  Sue peeled off the backing paper and pushed them into place.  All the way around the four sides she went.  Lickity-split, in less than 10 minutes, I had some extra protection for my Cool Cat!

Once she put my cover back on and tightened the washers, I was totally ready to roll in all kinds of weather.

I hope you enjoyed Toolbelt Sue's tutorial via my Story today.  If you have time for a stopover tomorrow, I'll tell you about Momma Sharon's latest Rolling Home project.  Until then, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love & Camping!"