Sunday, 30 January 2011
We returned to the storage lot this morning to move the Phaeton to its permanent spot. It was only 8:00a when we got on the road. The early hour meant little to no traffic, and we made it to our destination in record time. It sure is nice to have a shorter drive to get to the motor home.
Pristine snow scenes and dry pavement make for a pleasant drive.
The Phaeton lives in a gated community.
(there's a second locked gate at the fenced in lot beyond this one.)
Mui had already checked out the map of available locations and settled on #87. Before we could put the Phaeton to bed, however, we had to deal with a tiny problem. When we parked the coach yesterday, the tires were still hot from our recent drive. The snow around the tires had melted, creating snow-chocks that needed to be dealt with before we could go anywhere. Having anticipated this, we were prepared.
I’m assigned to tackling the front …
… While Mui digs out the rear tires.
A little kitty-litter will do wonders …
… to give the tires traction.
Yes, Mui … I’m working as fast as I can.
Lying down on the job, are we?
Fifteen minutes later, the coach was out of its overnight spot …
… leaving a mess behind!
It didn’t take us long to get the Phaeton re-situated. I walked over to #87, Mui followed behind in the coach. (Don’t get used to that, Mui; I am going to learn how to drive the motor home and then we’ll see where that leaves you!) Taking advantage of the wide road just to the left of our spot, maneuvering in was a piece of cake. Pulling out to go camping is going to be even easier!
# 87 awaits the Phaeton.
The wide road just ahead is why Mui picked this spot.
Wish we didn’t have to lock up and leave.
Weather permitting, we hope to take the coach out for a couple of day trips in the coming weeks. We also have a few service appointments ahead of us as we prepare for what I consider to be our first real motor home vacation in April. Until then …
Funny! Glad that snow is all yours and not mine, though. :)
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty day you had..all white!!..nice storage lot..ours was a lake when it rained..yuk!!!..how many rv's are stored there?..is it a large lot???
ReplyDeleteSue -- No flooding, we were told ... Mother Nature of course has a mind of her own. I think there are a 110 spots, give or take a few (numbering scheme is weird because of the expansion).
ReplyDeleteSpot #87 is very nice!
ReplyDeleteSpot #2 Serenity Lane, Open. Snow & Fee free ;)
Wow, that condo on wheels looks awfully shiny to be out there in the cold snow. She needs to be down south somewhere. Where are you going in April??
ReplyDeleteIs that a Quark Parka you are wearing? Nice photos. Maybe someday I'll have a condo on wheels :)
ReplyDeleteDMBTraveler ... you got it right; that's the Quark parka from our Antarctic Expedition ... just like the one you were given this year. It's come in handy on more than one occasion :-)
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