After six months one year of full-timing it in the Airstream, I have compiled quite a list of “less than stellar” moments. As you can see, I tend to do something at least once a month that makes me just shake my head in amazement.
- 2009
- Apr 28 Remember to secure latch, so blender doesn’t fly out of pantry and shatter lamp
- Apr 29 Remember that lighted cabinets will singe pillows if stuffed absolutely full
- May 2 Remember to lock cargo container, so two backpacks don’t fly out on open road
- May 2 Remember to empty gray water tank, so shower doesn’t back up with water
- May 3 Remember that shower rod can’t hold bag full of heavy items
- May 4Remember that dirty dishes left in enclosed space will eventually smell like death itself
- May 20 Remember to crank up stabilizer before moving, so it doesn’t rip completely off
- Jun 9 Remember the weight of the awning will snap the bar right off if it slips
- Jun 27Remember to check hitch stabilizer, so it doesn’t fall off driving down the road
- Jul 4 Remember to make an advance reservation for all popular holiday weekends
- Aug 8Remember to remove sunglasses and concisely answer Customs agent to avoid detainment
- Sept 10Remember to back up s-l-o-w-l-y and watch for cement walls that suddenly appear
- Oct 31Remember to secure all liquid containers — say, red wine — before driving down the road
- Nov 2Remember to make sure dump station isn’t clogged before attempting to dump black water
- 2010
- Jun 14Remember to move satellite dish before backing up (and over said satellite dish)
Hey the Nov. 2nd one couldn’t have been any fun****YUK!