Faux Wood Blinds

[Shirlv]

Does anyone know where I could get 1" faux wood blinds. My original day night shades are wearing out and I never liked them anyway. I thought faux wood would make less noise than vinyl. A friend has them in his Class A but they are original and he doesn't know where to buy them.

[avalen]

Shirl, I did a google search with "faux wood blinds" and it came up with tons of links,
so check out some of the links and see what you find.

[retiredhappy]

I put in cordless cellular blinds and i LOVE them. I ordered them on line custom sized to my rig at www.blindsaver.com. Lots of colors to choose from. I ordered the light blocking ones for the bedroom.

[Shirlv]

Ava, I found 2' blinds but not 1". Did you see 1"?

[Barbzeee]

Shirl,

I googles 1" Faux Wood Blinds and yes there are several places.. I did copy one.. here ya go..http://www.guaranteedblinds.com/item/61/

Hope that helps ya.. also how are things going with your rig repair ?

God Bless
Zeee

[Shirlv]

Zee, thanks, you found the blinds. Repairs on the rv are going slow. They said a month so I am thinking the end of August. I don't stop by too often, it is upsetting.

[Nasoosie]

Shirl, it's such a heartbreaking story----what a horrible price for the repair! Makes me realize that I would never be able to do it----would have to give up the RV, or something. That amount of money is about all I have for any 'extra' after I retire.

Here's hoping your rig comes out like brand new and that it's well worth getting it fixed.

[Paulette]

Shirl, I'm sure it is hard to stop by, but it might not be a bad idea to stop in just to make sure they haven't put you on the back burner while the do other stuff...therefore prolonging your agony. Just MHO.

[Shirlv]

Soos, I agonized over taking the money out of my retirement that was hit hard by the economy. I spent 15 years putting every raise into my retirement thinking this is for my rv. I know is not a financially sound move but rving is the reason I get out of bed in morning. I can play it safe, give up rving and rock on my porch. Or I can say "what the hell it won't be the first or last mistake I make". Today I spent $100 on fly fishing gear for my father's fly rod, happy birthday to me. I have always wanted to rv, also wanted to fly fish in beautiful tree lined creeks. Well I am not getting younger, I can't take it with me and this is someday. I have alway been responisble, played by the rules, didn't make waves, well look at me now. It is scary but exciting.

Paulette, you are right and I will keep a watchful eye on my baby.

[OutandAbout]

Shirl, you are at a turning point, as you have said, you have spent the last 15 years getting to this point making your dream into a reality. Sitting on the porch just doesn't seem like an option for you. It is a big decision but this is your someday. I know it's not my money or my decision, but I look at this as a set back, not something to keep you from obtaining your dream. Just my thoughts. Hope it all works out for you. I would also stay on the dealer's back about the repairs so your RV doesn't get put on their back burner. Linda

[retiredhappy]

I, too, agree with nagging - always works.

[mitch5252]

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Shirl, I admire your determination to keep on RVing, even under these circumstances!
Whatta woman!

Just think - in the near future, you can be lying on your wonderfully comfortable RV bed, listening to the river cascade over the rocks, but not to be outdone - the chirping of the night crickets, while looking up at your new, and leak-free roof, thinking "I spent how freakin' much on that roof?????"

Hopefully, you'll get 'er back soon and can have a bang-up finish to the Summer-That-Never-Was.

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[Shirlv]

Thanks everyone, Your comments helped me not feel so alone in this mess. My kids say so sorry mom. They haven't a clue what it would mean to give up rving.

[Nasoosie]

BIRTHDAY????? DID WE MISS A BIRTHDAY??

You must not have posted your birthday info when you joined, no? Let us know here! We LOVE birthdays and cakes and all!

[Shirlv]

no, my bd is the 14th. I buy myself a birthday and Christmas present every year. I always know what I want and it justifys spending a little too much on me. My children think there has to be a big celebration but I would like small and quiet. I tolerate it because they bake my favorite cake, devilsfood with caramel icing.