Getting my taxes done this week. Blah Blah Blah
Had a good sales day yesterday which is necessary because I was closed most of last week.
I'm helping my daughter get her house ready to sell and it makes me aware of all the things I need to have done in my house before I can sell it.
Replace a damaged electric line to one outlet, install new water heater and new faucets at all the sinks, new deck, repair gutter in one corner, paint bedrooms and replace all flooring. Also landscaping in front of house. The list just keeps getting longer and longer.
Time to stop complaining and get busy.
Have a great day!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
SNOW SNOW SNOW
10" of snow Monday and another 2" on Wednesday. Not as bad as some areas but more than enough for me. I didn't have a snow shovel so I took the broom out and swept the porch, steps and driveway. Got my car cleaned off and went to work on Wednesday but only stayed for 4 hrs. It was way too cold for customers. The temps have dropped below 0. Once it gets down to the -0 stage it all seems the same. 12 to 30 mph winds and -0 temps.
I woke up at 2am on one of these nights and thought "no one has called to see if I'm okay or if I need help". Makes you wonder about all those children and grandchildren. Maybe they just don't think I'm old enough to need help. We get snow like this every 15 to 20 yrs. If I keep this house will anyone check up on me when I'm in my 80's. interesting thoughts. I have 3 daughters, maybe I should have had sons then their wives could remind them to go help their mother.
While I was at home this week I worked on making some decorative kitchen towels. I'm going to try selling them in the store, we'll see how they do. At least it gives me something different to work on since I cannot knit anymore. I'm not a creative person but sometimes I like to trying making things that I've seen others do. No original ideas.
Wish I could head south to a RV show.
Have a great day!
I woke up at 2am on one of these nights and thought "no one has called to see if I'm okay or if I need help". Makes you wonder about all those children and grandchildren. Maybe they just don't think I'm old enough to need help. We get snow like this every 15 to 20 yrs. If I keep this house will anyone check up on me when I'm in my 80's. interesting thoughts. I have 3 daughters, maybe I should have had sons then their wives could remind them to go help their mother.
While I was at home this week I worked on making some decorative kitchen towels. I'm going to try selling them in the store, we'll see how they do. At least it gives me something different to work on since I cannot knit anymore. I'm not a creative person but sometimes I like to trying making things that I've seen others do. No original ideas.
Wish I could head south to a RV show.
Have a great day!
Saturday, February 7, 2015
WHICH RV IS BEST?
Last night I dreamed of traveling in a large class A. Very nice with lots of room, there were 3 of us sitting at the table and moving around the rv and we had plenty of room. Did I mention the rv was moving at the time. Yes, a very strange dream, the rv was driving it's self down a gravel road around curves and through the mountains all while we were in the back talking and visiting. Wouldn't this be great if you could put a destination in the gps and just sit back and enjoy the trip. I'm sure this stems from my fear of buying an rv then not being able to drive it.
Sometimes I think I will need a travel trailer so I will have a vehicle to drive while workcamping. Then I think a small class c would be so much easier to drive. I wish there was a way to drive different types of rv's before making the decision. How much does having a class c and not pulling a car limit you?
Some things I do know
RV needs and wants:
comfortable bed with lots of support *
comfortable chair for reading and tv *
tub & shower combo
outdoor shower
lots of windows *
led lighting
solar panels
tall sink faucets
2 door refrigerator
thermo pane windows
* is for must have. Bed and sitting in comfort becomes an issue when you have back problems. I don't have a lot of back problems but one bad night will cause me pain for days.
Back to work. Have a great day!
Sometimes I think I will need a travel trailer so I will have a vehicle to drive while workcamping. Then I think a small class c would be so much easier to drive. I wish there was a way to drive different types of rv's before making the decision. How much does having a class c and not pulling a car limit you?
Some things I do know
RV needs and wants:
comfortable bed with lots of support *
comfortable chair for reading and tv *
tub & shower combo
outdoor shower
lots of windows *
led lighting
solar panels
tall sink faucets
2 door refrigerator
thermo pane windows
* is for must have. Bed and sitting in comfort becomes an issue when you have back problems. I don't have a lot of back problems but one bad night will cause me pain for days.
Back to work. Have a great day!
Thursday, February 5, 2015
COLD COLD COLD
Today I'm working on getting more books on the shelves. I had a big sale ad go out yesterday so hopefully I'll be busy for the rest of the week.
It was only 17* this morning and is not suppose to get above 27* today. Wish I was somewhere warm. I've been looking at class B's and C's on rvtrader. I wish there were some close by to wander around in. There is a car dealer close to me that has some rv's on his lot right now but I'm too lazy to go there on Mondays and he is closed on Sundays. Besides I really don't want to talk to a salesman. I enjoyed the rv show because I could just wander around, tour the rv's and check prices without speaking to the salesman. I would really like to walk through a Casita. I've seen lots of pictures and read lots of blogs about them but I'd like to see it for myself.
As usual too many choices and no money to spend!
This morning I was looking at planning a trip to Alaska. I could fly to Anchorage and rent a car for a 17 day tour for about 3500 including hotels. With one of the tour groups it would include a tour of Denali and some other tourist stuff. So many places to see and so little time.
I better get back to work - it's hard to sell books if you don't get them on the shelves.
Have a great day!
It was only 17* this morning and is not suppose to get above 27* today. Wish I was somewhere warm. I've been looking at class B's and C's on rvtrader. I wish there were some close by to wander around in. There is a car dealer close to me that has some rv's on his lot right now but I'm too lazy to go there on Mondays and he is closed on Sundays. Besides I really don't want to talk to a salesman. I enjoyed the rv show because I could just wander around, tour the rv's and check prices without speaking to the salesman. I would really like to walk through a Casita. I've seen lots of pictures and read lots of blogs about them but I'd like to see it for myself.
As usual too many choices and no money to spend!
This morning I was looking at planning a trip to Alaska. I could fly to Anchorage and rent a car for a 17 day tour for about 3500 including hotels. With one of the tour groups it would include a tour of Denali and some other tourist stuff. So many places to see and so little time.
I better get back to work - it's hard to sell books if you don't get them on the shelves.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
January 26, 2014
I went to the Rv show yesterday. Spent a lot of time looking at travel trailers. I was very impressed with the Lance. Of course the price was outrageous. I wouldn't be able to buy a new Lance and a truck so I'll be looking for something used.
The thing I really liked about the Lance was the true 4 season pkgs. I think I could live in this for a month in Kentucky during the winter. Certainly not all winter but when I'm in town visiting my children.
However, looking at the amenities and storage for the smallest trailers leaves a lot to desire. Regular cab pickup is about 19' and then the smaller trailers are about 19' so now your about 38' or 40' in length. Increase your trailer size to 22' or 24' to add the extras you want and your over 40' in length. This does not sound easy to drive, much less park.
We also toured some Bs and Cs while at the show. When it comes to driving these seem much easier to handle. Of course you lose a lot of storage area. If I was going to keep my house I would definitely go for a B.
So much to think about. Will I ever make a decision?
Have a great day!
January 22, 2014
Sunday my daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and niece came for dinner. I love having them over. I can't imagine not spending time with my family. We don't get together weekly or even monthly but I love it when they can all be here. This is what worries me about selling the house and traveling. It wouldn't worry me if I had the money to keep the house and travel. To go months without a visit is not a big deal but years would not be possible. I have to work this out in my mind somehow.
My brothers and sisters are scattered all over the country and we seldom see each other. My parents divorced and lived 1000 miles apart. Some of us grew up in Ky and some in Fl. We now live in KY, FL, TX, MO and KS. Sometimes we go for years without visits. I have nieces and nephews I've never met. Thank goodness for facebook which has allowed me to see pictures of their birthdays and accomplishments.
I went to the Rv show yesterday. Spent a lot of time looking at travel trailers. I was very impressed with the Lance. Of course the price was outrageous. I wouldn't be able to buy a new Lance and a truck so I'll be looking for something used.
The thing I really liked about the Lance was the true 4 season pkgs. I think I could live in this for a month in Kentucky during the winter. Certainly not all winter but when I'm in town visiting my children.
However, looking at the amenities and storage for the smallest trailers leaves a lot to desire. Regular cab pickup is about 19' and then the smaller trailers are about 19' so now your about 38' or 40' in length. Increase your trailer size to 22' or 24' to add the extras you want and your over 40' in length. This does not sound easy to drive, much less park.
We also toured some Bs and Cs while at the show. When it comes to driving these seem much easier to handle. Of course you lose a lot of storage area. If I was going to keep my house I would definitely go for a B.
So much to think about. Will I ever make a decision?
Have a great day!
January 22, 2014
Sunday my daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and niece came for dinner. I love having them over. I can't imagine not spending time with my family. We don't get together weekly or even monthly but I love it when they can all be here. This is what worries me about selling the house and traveling. It wouldn't worry me if I had the money to keep the house and travel. To go months without a visit is not a big deal but years would not be possible. I have to work this out in my mind somehow.
My brothers and sisters are scattered all over the country and we seldom see each other. My parents divorced and lived 1000 miles apart. Some of us grew up in Ky and some in Fl. We now live in KY, FL, TX, MO and KS. Sometimes we go for years without visits. I have nieces and nephews I've never met. Thank goodness for facebook which has allowed me to see pictures of their birthdays and accomplishments.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
JANUARY 16th & 17th
Friday January 16th
Yesterday I got two boxes out of the back room before being interrupted. I got one box emptied and will work on the second one today. Very slow progress.
Again I spent most of the day reading travel blogs. I'm so addicted. I'm afraid to miss even one. There may be some important information or pictures I haven't seen before. One person talked about all the things she does before moving from her current camping spot. You know all these things will need to be done but don't realize how hard it would be to remember everything. She has been full timing for 3 months and only now feels that she has the routine down. Still she never leaves a site without pulling forward and then double checking everything to make sure nothing is left behind and everything is secured properly. Smart lady.
Saturday January 17th
I wrote the above yesterday but didn't post so I thought I better do that today.
I finished with the second box of books yesterday and emptied two more boxes. Sales were pretty good but they didn't make up for the other slow days.
Today I must get all my sales for December entered and finish up the end of the year bookkeeping. Sales tax are due Tuesday the 20th so I must get December closed out and send in my check.
There is a thrift store going in next door to me. The manager came in and introduced himself yesterday. He was looking for a place to sell his overstock of books. Ha! Not me buddy. The thrift store will probably run me out of here this year. Most thrift stores charge about 50 cents per book and I have to charge 3.00 to make any profit. This new store is a Christian based charity store so I'm sure everything will be very cheap. While I want to close and travel anyway, I do see this as a problem because no one will want to buy the store out right when it sets next to a thrift store.
I better get off here. I'm hoping today will be a good sales day and I have bookkeeping to do.
Have a great day.
Yesterday I got two boxes out of the back room before being interrupted. I got one box emptied and will work on the second one today. Very slow progress.
Again I spent most of the day reading travel blogs. I'm so addicted. I'm afraid to miss even one. There may be some important information or pictures I haven't seen before. One person talked about all the things she does before moving from her current camping spot. You know all these things will need to be done but don't realize how hard it would be to remember everything. She has been full timing for 3 months and only now feels that she has the routine down. Still she never leaves a site without pulling forward and then double checking everything to make sure nothing is left behind and everything is secured properly. Smart lady.
Saturday January 17th
I wrote the above yesterday but didn't post so I thought I better do that today.
I finished with the second box of books yesterday and emptied two more boxes. Sales were pretty good but they didn't make up for the other slow days.
Today I must get all my sales for December entered and finish up the end of the year bookkeeping. Sales tax are due Tuesday the 20th so I must get December closed out and send in my check.
There is a thrift store going in next door to me. The manager came in and introduced himself yesterday. He was looking for a place to sell his overstock of books. Ha! Not me buddy. The thrift store will probably run me out of here this year. Most thrift stores charge about 50 cents per book and I have to charge 3.00 to make any profit. This new store is a Christian based charity store so I'm sure everything will be very cheap. While I want to close and travel anyway, I do see this as a problem because no one will want to buy the store out right when it sets next to a thrift store.
I better get off here. I'm hoping today will be a good sales day and I have bookkeeping to do.
Have a great day.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
DOWNSIZING
Welcome to my blog Marilyn and Tina. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate all the good ideas.
What a great day.
Since the first of the year I get up every morning excited about the adventure. It's hard to understand why I'm so excited about traveling when I haven't finalized any of my decisions. I just know deep inside that this year will be great.
I promised myself I would blog and do some work in the store before I start reading blogs today. Yesterday after posting I looked over some of the my older posts and realized I mention reading traveling blogs in almost every post Ha what a wonderful life.
Today I'll be working on cleaning out some of the old boxes of books in the store. Most of them were overstock when I put them in the back room now they just need to be moved out. Some will go on the shelves and some will be donated. Any that are in poor condition will be tossed. I will pull several boxes out to the front room so I can sort through them, since I'm the only one working I can't be in the back room long. I've avoided down sizing the store but cleaning out the back room will not affect my sales.
I've done a lot of downsizing at my home but I still have one room that needs a lot of work. Also I need to get busy scanning in all my pictures. I've worked on this some but it is a big job. I've got all the pictures that have been handed down from previous generations plus my own family pictures, plus my early travel pictures.
Work, work, work. This is where I need to be concentrating. Getting things done so I'll be ready when the time comes.
Have a great day.
What a great day.
Since the first of the year I get up every morning excited about the adventure. It's hard to understand why I'm so excited about traveling when I haven't finalized any of my decisions. I just know deep inside that this year will be great.
I promised myself I would blog and do some work in the store before I start reading blogs today. Yesterday after posting I looked over some of the my older posts and realized I mention reading traveling blogs in almost every post Ha what a wonderful life.
Today I'll be working on cleaning out some of the old boxes of books in the store. Most of them were overstock when I put them in the back room now they just need to be moved out. Some will go on the shelves and some will be donated. Any that are in poor condition will be tossed. I will pull several boxes out to the front room so I can sort through them, since I'm the only one working I can't be in the back room long. I've avoided down sizing the store but cleaning out the back room will not affect my sales.
I've done a lot of downsizing at my home but I still have one room that needs a lot of work. Also I need to get busy scanning in all my pictures. I've worked on this some but it is a big job. I've got all the pictures that have been handed down from previous generations plus my own family pictures, plus my early travel pictures.
Work, work, work. This is where I need to be concentrating. Getting things done so I'll be ready when the time comes.
Have a great day.
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