Category Archives: Makes & Models

One Piece at a Time…

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

I have amazing friends and family. Not that I haven’t always known that, but the kool, kampy, camper gifts that folks have been sending me really warm the cockles of my heart. They are gentle reminders that I have all … Continue reading →

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Tin Cans & Fairy Lights

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Twinkle lights make just about everything prettier. My camper ornament will have to do this Christmas. But maybe next year I’ll be a little closer to driving my neighbors crazy with something like this: While I was checking out festive … Continue reading →

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Santa Baby, slip a camper under the tree, for me…

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

There are more practical things I need this year (vacuum cleaner; washer & dryer; guest room bed–not to mention good health insurance), but for just a little more than a month’s mortgage I could own this fancy ’71 Shasta with … Continue reading →

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I was country, when country wasn’t cool.

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

I’ve been thinking about this lovely restoration project this week. I watched a little of the CMAs tonight, and apparently I’m behind on today’s hottest country stars. But it reminded me of this delightful Yellowstone I saw a while back … Continue reading →

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Age isn’t everything…

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

My plan was to start shopping for my home on wheels in Spring, 2011. But when your hairdresser notices you reading a book about campers and tells you there’s one for sale in the back of his shop, you kind … Continue reading →

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The Swanky Shasta

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

Price, location, and condition will probably determine which lucky camper ends up with me, but I am partial to the Shasta Airflyte. I love its retro toaster look, and it’s a great size (around 14′ and 1300 pounds–I think the … Continue reading →

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