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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby Hina » Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:11 pm

WoW! So much welcome! Y'all inspired me to take pictures on my new baby this am, so here is a page with the pics: http://ncalrealestateauctions.com/images/hina.html

But about my TT... it's a 25 ft. 2012 Keystone Springdale 257. Front bedroom with a walk around queen, mid kitchen, superslide dinnette, and a rear jack knife sofa. They also had the higher-end, all aluminum Keystone Passports in my price range, but those are rather cave-like inside, and the Springdales have big bright windows, and I just liked this one, the floor plan suits me.

It has light wood cabinets, golden beige walls and carpet, and light golden brown/olive upholstery with a bamboo pattern, faux golden/gray granite vinyl floor and counter tops. Golden brown cloth shades in the living room. I also had them install solar panels, just $400 extra. Nice little kitchen with curve around sink. All the windows can open up for fresh air.

I'm using the slide as a computer workspace, and set up the area for the TV as an office for working online.

I was already living in a small, 300 sq ft in-law, but you would not believe how many trips to the Goodwill I had to make! I guess this is about 200 sq ft. But I have not missed a single thing, got it narrowed down to what I really need. :mrgreen:

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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby Liz » Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:33 am

Love it! And you have it decorated so bright and cheery! Love the underwear/sock storage solution too.
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby BirdbyBird » Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:49 am

Your home looks so nice. I love the personal touches and ways that you use your spaces.... Very good "nester" :) The picture of your "Wish List" well placed to keep you inspired....... :D
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby sharon » Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:58 am

Gorgeous! Love the hanging thingy in the bathroom! Don't know if I have a strut in the wall to hang something like that but just love it!! Good idea for the socks, jammies and underwear, too. I would imagine there might be a few gals on here copying that one.
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby AlmostThere » Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:03 am

It's a beauty! Love how you just went and made it your own. Very nice, congrats, again!
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby mtngal » Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:15 am

Great pix of your sweet home! Thanks for the virtual tour!!! Love the pillow idea for undies and pjs. I'm all ready using them for laundry and sleeping bags. Today I'll sew a zipper in one of my smaller pillow covers. Hope we can get together when I come home to Cali in Jan. :)
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby cpatinjones » Sat Oct 22, 2011 10:05 am

Hi,

You have made it your home! It looks great! I love all you ideas of storage space. Welcome to you new lifestyle! :)
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby Hina » Sun Oct 23, 2011 4:11 pm

Thanks for all the compliments! I'm basically the arty type, so "personalizing" is a sort of "genetic imperitive" Can't not do it. :lol: Yes, I liked this one, because it was naturally sunny with all the windows, and I just kept it going with color.

sharon wrote: Love the hanging thingy in the bathroom! Don't know if I have a strut in the wall to hang something like that but just love it!!


Hey Sharon! I don't think you need a strut to hang; on the long one, I used 3 of those removable stick on hooks, with a 1 1/2 lb. capacity. I got those "hangy things" at Pier 1 Imports, my one big splurge, at $30 for both the big and little. They had a lot of different styles.

Can't wait to get out on the road with cute lil' 1 bedroom!

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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby bluepinecones » Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:28 pm

I'm a bit tardy but adding another "Welcome to the forum".
Thanks for the photos; love your new home on wheels.
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby Colliemom » Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:11 am

Welcome Jane. Sounds like you made the right nove. I have a small 18ft TT right now, but am considering moving up to a 5er someday, not sure about an MH. The idea of having mobile wheels is appealing, but at the moment I still have my stick and bricks.

Going to enjoy hearing how you are making out with you home on wheels and also hunting for you new truck. Keep us posted and of course as others have said many time, picitures please.
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby Travelinana » Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:16 am

Welcome Jane, I love your home on wheels...you do have a knack for making it 'homey'. When I hear those of you who gave up all the encumbrances and don't miss a thing, it is certainly appealing. I'm 67 and if I were to do this now, no doubt my son and daughter would be very appreciative someday...no estate auctions to worry with :D Enjoy your new lifestyle. Maybe we will meet out there someday. Nancy
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby linann » Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:23 pm

The photos are very attractive. I really like the leaf holder for your hairdryer. Very nice.
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby Hina » Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:05 pm

Been living in the TT for 2 months now, and it's just fine and dandy, such a nice, affordable lil' studio apartment on wheels!
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby linann » Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:04 am

You have the right idea. TTs are well designed with lots of storage. Nice having your own space, but being able to change the location if you want. Living in CA and FL have advantages. An RV can easily be used all year because the weather is so good. We used a small electric heater in ours while camping during cold weather. Our 19 ft. TT was toasty in no time.
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Re: Hi, I'm NeW!

Postby kdmac » Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:46 am

Welcome, Jane. I too think it makes total sense to live in an RV. Funny, I always think it's like having a neat little studio apartment too. I am fulltiming in my TT and currently spending the winter in the desert at Quartzsite AZ. I treat everything nice and gentle in the trailer like it is a doll house made of sugar (well, not quite that gentle)...just so things last long, like drawer pulls, shower door clasps, window slides...I just go gentle on them, instead of like a bull in a china shop... Keep us posted on your adventures.
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