The RV, The Battlefield & More

This is intended to be a quick post. Now if that doesn't have you laughing out loud you obviously haven't had much exposure to my ramblings.... We did not get the loan for the RV & after much discussion and prayer, I am convinced we should do as we'd first thought and wait until next year. After I am officially 'back to work.' I am sorry we didn't get that one because I loved the floor plan but honestly, I would prefer something a bit smaller. The 40+ footer would mean issues with where we could take it when we are moving. (Some road limitations.) PLUS, I don't know that I would be comfortable pulling a 40 footer if something happened & I had to drive! Still hoping to find something around 32 foot =/- that would be more comfortable for me. I know God has the right one out there when HIS timing is right. Until then, I am content to wait upon the Lord, as I know His timing is perfect. Our trip to Little Big Horn Battlefield was a success. *(Meaning Larry was thrilled & I love to make him happy!) For me it was humbling to stand at the memorial and see all those rows & rows of headstones of our service men who fought & died so I can enjoy the freedoms this country provides. Still haven't been working at ALL! I am beginning to be a little concerned about that but again, I know God is in control and I am willing to follow His leading. Right now, He is taking good care of us and I don't have to work except for 'extra money.' I am in prayer as to what His will is for me as far as the work situation. This has been a long WET spring and I am sooooooooo ready for sunshine! This is when I really miss living in Arizona. I don't do well with all the gloomy days. But since Larry has such a good job here and we are where he wants to be, I am content. We plan to move out of the apartment complex In July. We've been here since moving back last year but they don't let us have Dish TV and we just don't like cable. Plus, we are hoping for something with a washer & dryer. There are all kinds of amenities here & it's a great place to live; love the location. BUT it's a drag hauling our laundry across the complex to the coin operated laundry room. We don't really use most of the amenities, the hot tub once in awhile & the gas BBQs but not the rec room (pool table etc.) not the fitness room, not the volleyball net or basketball/tennis court, and the list goes on.... So, it seems our money would be better spent on the things we do want: 2 bedrooms, w/d or at least hookups, deck or balcony where we can have our BBQ, dishwasher, AND of course some place that will welcome our cat! That's the main want list so if anyone out there knows of an apartment, duplex or house (INEXPENSIVE!!!) that will be for rent I'd love to hear about it. For now, I'll say Bye-bye & God Bless

Spring Updates

Another month + has gone by and I've been fairly busy doing almost nothing. I did manage a trip to Lewiston to see some good friends, got some very valuable information and a visit I have looked forward to for far too long. I miss my friends in the Lewis-Clark Valley and it seems like the time flies by so fast. No matter how long I stay it's not quiet enough and yet I'm ready to get home to my honey & my cat. I love to go, I love to visit & see my friends (hoping to get in a trip soon on a weekend so I can see my "other church family") - BUT!!! I am always so happy to come home. A couple days is enough for me, I really get to missing my fellas! Larry's birthday is coming up this month & I've cancelled our trip to Kalispell. Instead, I made reservations in Billings so we can go visit the Little Big Horn Battle field. My 'history nerd' honey is crazy about this idea! He has wanted to visit there for a long time and just never got around to it. We've seen a lot of places since we got together; I was there for his first view of the Grand Canyon, introduced him to Sedona & all the Beauty of the Verde Valley and last year I "took him" to Tombstone for his b'day! Was pretty hard to come up with something to compare to that trip but from the way he's been acting since I told him, I think I've found just the right thing. Today we went to Deer Park, just to take a drive & get out of town for a little bit. When we were pulling into town we spotted the RV dealership & decided to stop. We saw the most beautiful 5th Wheel. Good News for some of our loved ones: IF we get it, we are going to HAVE TO stay put for at least 5 years while we pay off the truck and pay the trailer down so we can buy a truck big enough to transport this massive trailer. (40 foot +/-) If we don't get it, we'll wait a couple of months and make an offer on one of the 'new' 2009 or 2010 models. The 2011's are out so we should be able to make a deal on one of the others then. We saw a couple of them that we liked. THE ONE, is a used model and won't last long on the lot - it's a very desirable floor plan and this unit is in excellent shape! We'll talk to the Credit Union Monday to see what we can do about a loan on the one we want. So, for the 1st time since I left the hotel, I miss my job (or I should say my PAYCHECK!) I still expect to go back to work for the company, only as an employee in the corporate office & then as a consultant for their franchised hotels. But that is going to be awhile. With hours few & far between for now. I'm now toying with the idea of looking for something part-time/temporary. AFTER Larry's birthday trip of course!!! LOL Well, that's about it for me for now. Hope this finds all my friends, family & loved ones healthy & happy. Keep Looking UP. =)