2 years later... A LOT has happened since 2014.  But most recently... Lillie and I went to the All American Vintage Trailer Rally in Brooks, Oregon... A FB Rolling Oldies Vintage Trailer group.   It was held at the Antique Powerland Museum.  There was also a Civil War Encampment in the field next to us, they had over 700 Re-enactors and hundreds of tents and set ups.  It was Awesome.
  The Rally was great... No real schedule, lots of trailers and vintage tow-vies.  
This rally was "no Pre-registration"... which was great.   Register when you arrive.  It was held from July 2-July 4th... come as early as the 1st & stay as late as the 5th... come for as many days as you wanted to.  I arrived Sat evening and set up... with electricity.

     I took a stroll through the Encampment after set up and enjoyed seeing the authentic set ups.  Their tents were Canvas and poles, they brought everthing they would need to camp for 4 days... bedding, tables, chairs... even wood burning camp stoves.  Both Armies were represented.  The enactors represented actual Companies and Regiments that fought in the war.  They marched, danced and fought several times a day.  It Was Amazing.

      

  The Rally was fun.. walking among the Vintage Trailers and meeting the people was great.  Bob and Jacyn were very gracious hosts and made me feel welcome.  I got loads of compliments on Lillie and my Ren Hat.   After viewing the other trailers and hearing about how much work was involved in restoring them I am very thankful that Lillie was in such great shape when I got her.  She only needed a few tweeks and a bit of updating.
         

  I drove home on Monday, crossing the Washington side of the Columbia River at Cascade Lockes over the Bridge of the Gods... Ate lunch (double balogna sandwich and chips) overlooking the river on Wa Side watching windsurfers on the water. 

 Drove to Stonehenge and through Goldendale and on home.

Until Next Time.... Happy Trails..... <3 Suzy

  Well... here it is... Spring again.  Time to get Lillie ready for this summer's Camping Trips-s-s-s-s.  I say that in plural because I'm definitely gonna do a LOT more camping this year than I did last year.
  The reason why is because I retired in Dec 2013 on a Friday... and on Saturday we were entries into our cities Lighted Farm Impliment Parade.   I and my companions were decked out in our pink scarves & gloves and gold jingle bells in hand and Lillie was decked out in lights and tinsel.

My Sis... My Mom... My BFF... & Me.

 

The Grinch was strolling the Ave and gave me a squeeze....

Our 3rd Place trophy for Antique Cars & Trucks Pre 1950.   Lillie is a 1959...so I suppose they figured I qualified.   We had a lot of fun although by the end of the parade... our fingers were frozen.

 Lillie was then put up on the lawn and that's where she's been parked ever since.  My lawn mowing guy had to mow around her last weekend.   Today I finally hooked her up and pulled her off the lawn... I plan to give her insides a good cleaning and another stain/sealer on all the wood.  She is gonna even get some bling.

Suzy & Lillie

Debut Glamping Trip for 2013...

Our first Glamping trip of 2013, we headed to Spokane, Washington for the Farm Chicks Antique show.  We camped at the Riverside State Park, Bowl and Pitcher campgrounds.   There were several other glampers there near the river....

We camped with Mom and her 1990 Ford moterhome...

Saturday was a beautiful day... got to watch the grandson T-ball practice and game.  Farm Chicks was fantastic as usual...  Sunday morning we got rained on early and it rained all day.  We skipped fixing breakfast and headed to I-Hop for pancakes.

Suzy

Lillie has fresh new paint....

New Ivory Upper and Black J-Rail.

Her Name..... a whimsical saying.... and a fun in identification above the rear window.

The only thing missing is the traditional ALOHA decal above her front window.

Wait... I got that too.....

Suzy

Lillie got her new paint job.  Saturday evening & sunday morning I worked on taping her off.  Then I began the paint of Ivory with rollers & paint brush for detailing. 

She now has Ivory covering up the exposed aluminum and protecting her.

Next comes the taping off to paint the J-rail black.

Now... Ivory Paint.   J-rail Black.... Whoo Hoo... I'm liking her new look.

This is all for now on this posting.  I'll give her reveal next time.    :) Suzy

ReNaming Lillie....

Re Naming????   I'm thinking of renaming my trailer.  I have found a website that makes customized lettering.  www.speedysigns.com or www.carstickers.com ore www.doityourselflettering.com .  I've checked these out and they provide lot's of possibilities.  I want to make one or a couple for the trailer outside design.  One would be her name.... so I need to be happy with what her name will be. 
   The Moter Home... a 19' Ford Econoline Okanagan Conversion Van Camper... a mouthful.... has always been called "The Beast" by the kids.   I am not against the name... it's kinda grown on her and me as well.  So, I'm thinking of adding "Gypsie" to her.... "Gypsie Beast".  she may be due to a facelift as well.   I'm thinking another new Blog is in need of the Gypsie Beast's adventures.
:) Suzy

Christmas Spirit...
   Spent this weekend decorating Lillie up for Christmas.   She is in the front yard with lights inside and out.

  I spent some time taking pictures... and Phoenix the Cat just sat there...

I would set the timer... run to the trailer and pose....

He would just watch me go back and forth...

Silly Cat.

I Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous, Happy New Year.

:) Suzy