where is kyle now?

After six months 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.

• 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 4 Remember 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 27 Remember 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 8 Remember to remove sunglasses and concisely answer Customs agent to avoid detainment
• Sept 10 Remember to back up s-l-o-w-l-y and watch for cement walls that suddenly appear
• Oct 31 Remember to secure all liquid containers — say, red wine — before driving down the road
• Nov 2 Remember to make sure dump station isn’t clogged before attempting to dump black water