Category: Repairs

Mr. Fix It

As soon as Scott left, pretty much everything broke.  That shouldn’t come as a surprise, right?!  It gives me something to talk about.  #TurningLemonsIntoLemonade I’m not a handy person.  That’s ok.  I do my best when it’s necessary and I’m a creative user of duct tape.  Thankfully, I come from a family of handy people....

Regrouping

After the day before (Day 1), we took the next day to regroup, fix the RV and relax.  There was a lot of iPad watching and I’m totally fine with that.  It was also stormy all day, so outside was not an attractive option for anyone (including the dog).  …And we sprung 3 new leaks....

It’s Going To Be Fine

I dropped off Scott at the airport and took a deep breath.  I did some of that Oprah motivational talking to myself. For the first time, I became Captain Traci. “You can do this.  It’s going to be fine.” By noon, we were sitting in the breakdown lane on Highway 45 in Houston.   By 1:00 pm...

Padre Island National Seashore

The kids and I got the boot at 9:00am. Scott was antsy to start work and the kids were being… you know… kids. I threw together our beach bag, snacks and bathing suits and headed to the beach. What more could you want on a nice January day than sun and sea.  Besides, what trouble...

The TX Poo Incident

How do you make a tissue dance?  Put a little boogie in it. These last few days have been a little trying.  We’re running away from cold and colds. Let’s be clear, the travel lifestyle isn’t always “awesome” and “wonderful”.  I wouldn’t change it for the world… but to keep it real, there are small...