Girl's Gone Wine - Broken Bow OK, May 3-7, 2012

On May 3, Toto and Lori hit the road for a trip south to Broken Bow, OK.  We drove on highways, stopped at a few gas stations (good grief this car was thirsty!), passed very big motorhomes who waved us along.  Eleven hours later we pulled into the campground at Beaver's Bend State Park.  What a peaceful setting.  Sister Karla was nice enough to back Toto into the perfect parking spot and camp was struck! 

Pappy's Barn in Louisburg KS, April 21 & 22, 2012

Camping at "Pappy's Barn" at Sharon Morrisey's in Louisburg KS

Toto's first camping trip of the season.  Off to Louisburg KS on April 21.  Sharon Morrisey opened the field next to her house and barn (Pappy's Barn) for a Sister Gathering.  We had 6 trailers and about 18 sisters - some new, some first time campers.  What fun we had to see each other again!  Let the good times begin!!

Afternoon gathering to visit, share stories and meet new Sisters.

The girls enjoying a good story.  A warm and perfect day for our first campout of the year.

Cowgirls in Paradise

Cyndi's Hi-Lo

Elaine's "Poppycock & Petticoats" under construction

At Pappy's Barn

Deb expressing her need for attention!

Terry, Helen, Pam and Lori enjoying the sunshine .... and a glass of wine.

It's Happy Hour and the Church Ladies are serving appetizers - crackers with squirt cheese and Twinkies on toothpicks.  Only the best for these girls!

Dinner time in the Loft - our new Hideout.

Karla had enough, but always ready for a call.

Pass the marshmallows around the campfire.

Toto Is Home !

It's Spring and Toto is blooming with flowers and ready to hit the road!  See the little white box on top?  That's called "air conditioning."  Oooo, aaaahhhh!  Yes, it's true.  I can now plan camping trips this summer and be comfortable when the outside temp is sweltering, I will be cool as a cuke!  Might even need to snuggle under my down comforter in the middle of July.  Yeah, baby, that's roughin it!  Thank you A-Z Mobile (Ed Smoot & Crew) for taking such good care of Toto!

A new bumper was built to accomodate a spare tire holder and a bike rack for "Dorothy."   The bumper is hollow so I can store my awning tent poles or other misc stuff.  I laughed when Brent (the super guy who built the bumper) said I could store my sewer hoses in there!  What's that???)  During Toto's stay at the RV Doc, she also got a new rear window, tempered glass for safety, and an additional side storage door.  I now have pass-through access.  Only the best for Toto!

 

 

Gearing Up For Camping Season

Counting down the days until the first camping trip.  If all goes according to plan, Toto and I will hit the road for Sidney Nebraska on April 20 for a couple of nights at the original Cabela's.  The SOTF Rocky Mountain group is attending a Ladies Weekend at Cabela's.  Public tours of our trailers, demonstrations, and a chance to meet more new Sisters!

After that comes "Girls Gone Wine" in Broken Bow OK May 3-6.  Italian themed weekend complete with a winery tour and Italian potluck dinner on Saturday.  We are camping at Beaver's Bend State Park, riverside sites for fishing, hiking and biking.

Then the big one.....Giddy Up 4 in Branson MO, May 30 - June 6.  Look out, the sisters are arriving from all over the country for a week full of fun.  I plan to take Dorothy (the bike), my kayak (need to come up with a name for it), plenty of books to read, and my camera.  Can't wait to "Get Out Of Dodge!"

Toto Has A New Home .... for a little while

Toto has been unwrapped and delivered to trailer Doc Ed Smoot.  What a nice surprise to find no critters had camped out over the winter in my trailer.  Clean as a whistle inside!  Secret weapons:  moth balls and Bounce dryer sheets.  Ed will spend some time with Toto to replace the glass in the back window, install a sturdier bumper so I can attach my bike rack and spare tire holder, cut another storage door to my "basement,"  and best of all, see about installing air conditioning.  WoooHooo! 

Had to remember all the steps to hitch and unhitch the trailer.  Got her done!

The Happy Camper Loves Her Special Gifts From Friends !! Merry Ho Ho !

Bottle of white from Jim H.  - Happy Camper Winery

Happy Camper Hallmark ornament from Sister Cathy in Arlington TX

My Sister Christmas exchange gift from Cathy P. in Arlington Texas. 

Ready to make Lemon Martinis from Carolyn C.

Sisters Have Christmas Fun!

Sisters of Kansas & Missouri met on Dec 3 in Warsaw MO for a day of fun, shopping and eating.  Sister Deb Gaskill made  arrangements in her hometown for us to experience a small-town Christmas celebration. 

We had lunch at the Hummingbird Tea Garden.

As we wandered around the downtown shopping district, we wore our Ugly Christmas Sweaters.  Quite a sight!

Later in the afternoon we stopped at the Truman Lake Visitor Centers, and guess who was there?  Santa Baby!

Old fashioned Christmas at the park

Luminary walk with lanterns hanging in the trees, and a bonfire to warm the visitors.

Dinner with Sisters at the Chuckwagon BBQ in Warsaw.  Best darn burnt ends....see previous posts!

Glammed up the joint with sparkle and petticoats

Look out - Deb's  showing off!

After some of the sisters went home after a fun-filled day, the rest left behind got silly at a slumber party.  You're really never too old to share funny stories, snack and sip til the late hours.  Night Night!