We're Somebody Now!

Yesterday, we rode over to our lot to check for any signs of building-like activity. We were thrilled to discover a porta potty on our lot!

WOO-HOO!

GREAT BIG YAY!

See him below! 

He's on the left side of the lot.

Yes, the porta potty is a he. 

We see all men working on the construction

so that makes him a men's room.

Isn't he handsome all decked out in his 

red-door decor and dapper blue side?

He needs a name!

How 'bout Fred?

I think that'll work.

What do you think?

Look at Fred sitting there all alone 

and cattywampus on the curb.

OR 

Maybe the neighborhood is cattywampus. 

Hmmm?

😂

Doubtful!

Hopefully, Fred won't be alone for long!

If all goes well, Fred will soon see 

a flurry of activity all around him!

Below is a distant view of Fred 

taken from the street behind us.

He looks fabulous from all angles!

When we first spotted him, 

Geo noted, 

"Crap is about to happen!

I added, 

"We have a porta potty! 

We have a porta potty!

We're somebody now!

(Think Steve Martin in The Jerk.)

Next, we're hoping to see some lumber to keep Fred company, as well as some dirt being pushed around. That would make Fred very happy, and whatever makes Fred happy... well, you know... makes us happy! 

As you can tell from the pics, it was a gloomy day. (By the way, I did try to brighten the pics but it didn't help much.) We've had lots of rain and might have more over the next few days. I don't know how much dirt pushing they'll do if it is rainy, but of course, we're hoping the rain leaves NOW so it can dry out. Be back soon.

Smilin' About Red-Door Fred,

D~~~~

Throw Back Thursday & Canine Cuties

How about a Throw Back Thursday post? 

This one doesn't go very far back though. 

In our Covid 2020 travels, we were always looking for safe things to do, and downtown Wichita, KS offered the perfect adventure--a self-guided tour of the murals throughout their downtown area.  Woo-hoo!  

We found this online map. 

We didn't stick to it though 

and we didn't see them all. 

Below are some of the ones we did see:

A very cool postcard.

The murals were painted over a period of time and during various events as you can see from the map. 

This guitar is located outside a music store.

The names of the murals are on the map too. I just went through them but could only find some of the names.

This one is named, Sound of Summer.

Hope it doesn't bug you!

If you're interested in all the names, challenge yourself to find them on the map. It'll be an eyeball adventure and a finger clicking workout!

Looks like there are various aspects  

of Kansas represented on this mural! 

This fun one is called,  

Sheriff of Flavortown.

It's just outside a BBQ joint!

Here's a pretty mural. 

It seems to tell an interesting story.

I wonder what the name is!

I saw that this one is Untitled.

There are quite a few 

untitled pieces on their map.

I like the way this one looks a bit wrinkled.

These are interesting too! 

This one is my favorite!

I don't know why but I love it!

It's name is, Take Your Pick.

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Oh and by the way, in my last post, I mentioned how much our canine cuties enjoyed riding around with us every day. I meant to put a pic of them in that post but forgot so here they are:

Our sweetie pies,

Chewy & Elmer

riding in their beds in the truck.

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Also mentioned in the last post, we're waiting for some activity on our lot. We were notified two weeks ago that they're looking to start doing something toward the end of the month. That deadline is close so we drove out there two days ago and we got nothin'! 

Nada. 

Zero. 

Zilch. 

Still as can be. 

So we continue to wait...

Still Smiling,

D~~~~

Back in the Blogging Saddle

After nine months, I'm ready to resume blogging. Gee whiz, I could have had a baby in that time! YIKES! At my age, that's a frightening thought! Instead, I think I'll just give birth to blogging again!

WHERE HAVE I BEEN?

You may (or may not) know but our house sold in April 2020 just as Covid was ramping up. Our plan was that hubby Geo would retire and we would do some full-time RVing. 

Oh, but Covid! 

Before he could retire, his employer offered time off work (a Covid thing) which he took. Turned out, he was off for six months. Perfect time for RVing. 

We departed Texas the day after Memorial day and

meandered to: 

• Sautee Nacoochee, GA for 2 wks, 
• Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area for 6 wks
• Chattanooga, TN for 1 wk
• Clarksville, TN for 1 wk
• Popular Bluff, MO for 1 wk
• Branson, MO for 1 wk
• Wichita, KS for 1 wk
• Dodge City, KS 3 days
• Pueblo, CO for 1 wk
• Bayfield, CO for 1 wk

Not much in Sautee Nacoochee
but there is this quaint, Old Sautee Store
with a deli, gift shop & museum!

In all of our RV stops, it was much too hot to hike. The only way we were really able to explore was by riding around... and around... and around. Dairy Queen and Cold Stone Creamary became our ice cream friends. In fact, we got to be a little bit too chummy with them! Oh, and our canine cuties, Chewy & Elmer, were in heaven because they always tagged  along!

Lots of murals all over downtown Wichita.

Geo was called back to work in September so we returned to North Texas. By this time, we were also rethinking full-time RVing, and it didn't take long to make a decision. Since we're living in a day and age when you never know what's going to happen next, we knew a sticks & bricks home coupled with part-time RVing was the perfect match for us!

Seeing this sign, makes me sing the song,
 Up On Cripple Creek!
Is it just me?
I thought it was Creedence but nope!
It's The Band.

WHERE TO LIVE?

This was pretty much a no-brainer for us. We'd been eyeing a 55+ community since 2014. The huge choices of activities and amenities won us over at every thought because living a healthy lifestyle as we continue to age is important to us. We also didn't want much property (aka yard work👎). That way, we can hit the road whenever it strikes our fancy. We also opted to build so Geo decided to keep working until we close on the house.

A locale at Lookout Mountain
in Chattanooga where
hang gliders and other air flying aficionados  
take the leap.

GETTING STARTED! 

In late October, we put money on a lot in the 55+ community, but due to record sales, we couldn't get into the design center until the last week in January so we waited! Normally, it would have been about two weeks or less! 

Once design week was over, we did some more waiting. Then, last week we received an email stating that they're looking to do "something" at the end of the month.

We hope they mean this month!

😃

The email noted that we should start seeing activity and supplies delivered to our lot, "porta potty, stakes, scrape the lot, those kinds of things" very soon!

YAY!

Hoo doos on the side of the road just outside of
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.

Once they're ready to pour the foundation, our Superintendent will be in touch. The completion date they gave us is October but according to our sales gal, we should add a month so maybe November. We shall see.

Below is a rough view of the lot.

Not the best pic but there 

will be more pics as we progress.

WHAT'S UP NOW?

We're currently in an RV park in North Texas. We drive around the community and by the lot several times a week and have been since October but now we have something to look forward to! 

Stay tuned.

Smiling & Singing Cripple Creek,

D~~~~