tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.comments2022-03-26T11:08:07.222-04:00Preppin In A Trailer ParkPreppin in a trailer parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-79653542016659316532019-02-02T22:57:03.752-05:002019-02-02T22:57:03.752-05:00Since I hadn't seen you upgrade your blog I ki...Since I hadn't seen you upgrade your blog I kinda drifted away and didn't bother checking and something clicked and saw your blog on another blog list and for the hell of it check to see if you are back. To my surprise you are. Glad that your dreams are coming together and see the light at the end of the tunnel wasn't a train coming your way... I wonder why you can't comment on your own blog, wonder if it is your settings?Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-54161309406992725542018-12-02T19:50:07.496-05:002018-12-02T19:50:07.496-05:00I thought your son was supposed to go into the Mar...I thought your son was supposed to go into the Marines? Did that fall through?Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-59476245299004711252018-12-02T19:49:20.139-05:002018-12-02T19:49:20.139-05:00How can the insurance company fault your husband? ...How can the insurance company fault your husband? You described in the other post he was T-boned originally, that person is the one at fault, any damage post that is his fault. I am not an attorney but I did stay at a Holiday Inn... I would talk with your attorney before accepting that finding. Did the T-boner get a ticket or summons after causing the accident? Life goes on M, just waiting out the silly season and all the idiot shoppers going into debt. I am having surgery on my legs come the 11th of this month and I am glad to get it over with. Nothing much happening here in the wilds of Eastern South Dakota, just snow and ass biting cold. I put up my travel trailer and had it winterized, but I look at every time I drive by it at the storage lot and wish I had it hooked up and heading south... Did you read the last posts about me living in Dandridge, Tn awhile back? Is that close to you? I liked that area of TN, but didn't much care for Pigeon Forge or that area around there, too commercial with Dolly Parton stuff. I don't do tourist traps well. I stay away from crowds, safer that way. A cabin eh? I like small cabins, just what I want, nothing big, nothing hard to clean, heat and cool. Take care and have fun! Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-88932887092675024712018-11-25T11:04:56.349-05:002018-11-25T11:04:56.349-05:00Damn Blogger! A couple of blogs I read are having ...Damn Blogger! A couple of blogs I read are having difficulty too. Will stand by!Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-1655612437262604232018-11-20T22:31:11.300-05:002018-11-20T22:31:11.300-05:00Are you dead again?Are you dead again?Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-34241635896121165692018-11-10T17:09:37.736-05:002018-11-10T17:09:37.736-05:00I am glad you finally came back to the living... N...I am glad you finally came back to the living... Nothing like life to assert itself when you are out making other plans. Congrats on the property and a house, good for you! Your Mom is in my prayers. High blood pressure in of it self can cause confusion and dementia like symptoms. Is she diabetic? Insist that she gets checked out by a competent doctor, describe to him yourself M her symptoms and conditions and let the doc know that you will not abide him/her just passing her off and trivializing her problems. Ask questions and do not let it go unless he/she explains them to your understanding. I got your email and I haven't responded to that but will, I have been out coyote hunting for bounty, 10 bucks per tail and one ear. I spend more money on camping and traveling then I make, but it is fun and a couple of buddies make it memorable sitting around a campfire eating beans and passing wind... (Blazing Saddles style?) I am still on track to head your way. Did I tell you I lived in Dandrigde, TN for about a year. Is that close to you? Have fun and look on the bright side, ya ain't dirt napping... Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-44674219201691744602018-10-09T00:02:38.925-04:002018-10-09T00:02:38.925-04:00Did you disappear?Did you disappear?Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-72910025577491947852018-09-29T00:26:59.378-04:002018-09-29T00:26:59.378-04:00So now ya'll have street and trailer park cred...So now ya'll have street and trailer park cred! Maybe that is a blessing in disguise... Nobody would think to screw with ya too much.Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-56573238446016264142018-09-24T07:48:55.023-04:002018-09-24T07:48:55.023-04:00While it would present an opportunity to ask for a...While it would present an opportunity to ask for a lower price and fix it ourselves, we won't be doing that. I rented a house once that I discovered had a mold issue after moving in. It took a few months before I noticed it, but once it started coming back through the paint, I could not get rid of it. I bleached and cleaned and scrubbed but it never stopped it. It made my allergies go haywire and I was miserable the whole time I was there. I did end up staying there for 11 months, moved and paid up the last months rent to get out of there. I won't take that risk again. I do realize they will just clean it up and are not likely to tell the next person. I only hope that when they do clean it up, it's not in the walls or carpet or anything like that so whoever buys it is not suckered. I have no control over that part, but do have control over the fact that it won't be us. Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-12682928448934587712018-09-24T00:15:40.217-04:002018-09-24T00:15:40.217-04:00Preppin, it sound where it is a roof leak and they...Preppin, it sound where it is a roof leak and they can be a bear sometimes to find, usually a seam or from around a vent or other opening in the roof. When I buy a RV, I do take a good flash light and a small step stool so I can crawl up into hard to reach areas. If they dealer doesn't allow you to do that say thank you and beat feet out of there. I am glad you caught it now. It does present an opportunity to ask for a lower price if it is something you could live with and fix yourself or they might be willing to fix it for you. Now, that being said and you don't take the trailer they will clean it up with bleach and sucker the next person. Like I said they are not your froend, they are used car salesman... Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-4938674828614738692018-09-23T18:46:27.613-04:002018-09-23T18:46:27.613-04:00We would have sold it, not abandon it. As far as t...We would have sold it, not abandon it. As far as timeline, well, I have a new post for that. The RV park is closer to my husbands work, but farther from mine. I am about a 10 minute drive from my work right now. And not none-ya! And when you are ready to head this way, it sounds like if there is an opening, that RV park would be right up your alley! Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-10532514213106681842018-09-23T18:44:17.869-04:002018-09-23T18:44:17.869-04:00We have seen some of the properties that are restr...We have seen some of the properties that are restricted and some that are not. Hopefully, when we do find what we are looking for it is unrestricted. I am guessing that is why some of the places online that we saw for sale cheap was for similar reasons. Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-25365439795336462992018-09-23T18:26:33.884-04:002018-09-23T18:26:33.884-04:00Now that you have made your decision, are you sett...Now that you have made your decision, are you setting up your mobile home for sale or are going to abandon it? Do you have a timeline with moving into your 5th wheel? Where the RV park is, is it close to you and your husband's work? I know questions, if it is NOYB then tell me and I will refrain from asking those kinds of questions. The RV park you described is a place I would be interested in living, I like quiet, older people parks,, I don't party and carry on and just enjoy a slow pace and no problems with neighbors. Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-83574123934481194752018-09-19T12:07:17.638-04:002018-09-19T12:07:17.638-04:00Eventually looking for your own piece of land wher...Eventually looking for your own piece of land where you could eventually park the trailer is good idea, but if you do that be careful and check out the rules and regulations carefully before you buy. I once bought a piece of land super cheap because the previous owners thought they could park a trailer on it and the town wouldn't let them. They couldn't afford the property taxes and had to unload it cheap. Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09419831831048798204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-12365608931188047522018-09-19T11:56:50.295-04:002018-09-19T11:56:50.295-04:00Going with your gut and your heart is a good thing...Going with your gut and your heart is a good thing. I think the fact that things are falling into place shows that this is the right move for you!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09419831831048798204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-23878669778731487072018-09-19T11:26:37.794-04:002018-09-19T11:26:37.794-04:00That is a long one, you will have some room! Great...That is a long one, you will have some room! Great that your husband has experience, too many times I have seen newbies get a trailer especially a used one and get frustrated and overwhelmed with all you need to do, they sometimes don't realize yeah you flush the toilet, but ya gotta dump the tank sometimes and some people are not prepared for the smell, and gross out of dumping and that's not even if your hose separates and ya got a mess. They are not prepared for all the maintenance involved, I tell them, your house doesn't go down the freeway at 70mph... and hit potholes. Have fun! Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-37511496479693517392018-09-19T07:39:07.982-04:002018-09-19T07:39:07.982-04:00The 5th wheel is a 40 ft used model. The place tha...The 5th wheel is a 40 ft used model. The place that we bought it from will do a full detail, full inspection making sure everything works, fill the propane tanks, and replace batteries if they will not hold a charge. The camper when we looked at it had not been cleaned or detailed yet, it was a trade in and they just parked it on the lot. That being said, it was immaculate and everything looked brand new. My husband has owned a camper before and knows what he is doing even though I am a newbie at it. The place that we bought the camper from has an A+ business rating. It is a small family owned business and from all the people we know that have bought a camper from them, they are all very pleased. That is why we chose to work with them. <br /><br />We will buy a truck down the road to pull it with, but are not concerned with that part right now. The dealer will deliver to the first stop, and the son-in-law will move it to the next one. After that, we will have plenty of time to find the truck that we want. <br /><br />As far as staying with the friend on her property, that is something that my husband and I had considered and talked about. That is also why we are just in the maybe discuss it stage. We both feel that the campground will be the better option, financially and emotionally. Plus, the campground is located in a county that we are considering buying land in and that will allow us to be there and get to know some local folks before jumping off into that journey.<br /> <br />I do appreciate the feedback, though. While this may be a new journey for us, it most certainly is not a new journey for everyone. Any and all advice is welcome.Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-59336192899457810022018-09-18T23:47:46.939-04:002018-09-18T23:47:46.939-04:00How many feet is the 5th wheel? Does it have slide...How many feet is the 5th wheel? Does it have slide outs? Is it new? If used have the salesman and the service man go over the trailer to verify everything in it works, too many times you are getting someone else problem child. I have had all kinds of campers and 5th wheel in my life and know a lot how they operate and how sales places are not your friend when ya go to buy one and especially if you are a newby to it. Are you considering buying an older truck to be able to tow it your self? You may to do that one day and no one is available. Look into local zoning laws where your friend is allowing you to store it. You may not able to live in it while on her property except short term. Friends and relatives are fine for visiting for three days, but like fish they need to be thrown out... It is stressful living with someone on their property long term. Just a heads up, your mileage may vary. Take it from someone who knows, I have been there. Finding a cool campground and such friendly neighbors and a good manager/owner make it worthwhile. when I move south after this winter I may even ask you where the campground is... Good luck and may you have a smooth road ahead. Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-43060549189378433892018-09-15T08:55:38.650-04:002018-09-15T08:55:38.650-04:00We do own the trailer. We have talked about moving...We do own the trailer. We have talked about moving it, but since we don't own any land yet and don't know exactly where we will end up, we don't know if we can move it yet. It is an option we are looking at, though. Our biggest concern with that, which we won't have an answer to until we call someone in to assess, is that the trailer is almost 50 years old and needs a lot of work. We are not even sure if it can be safely moved or if where we wind up will allow it. We just want to look at all options before we start paying for anything at this point. Since we have decided not to move anywhere until my son is off to the Marines, it doesn't have to be completely figured out right this minute. Which I am glad of. I don't want us to make a choice that we later end up regretting. <br /><br />Most of the travel trailers that we have decided could be acceptable are either 5th wheels or 34-36 feet. We would have to borrow my husbands son-in-laws truck to move either one! My SUV could pull something smaller, but the sizes we are looking at are at the max or over what I would be willing to pull with it. As far as just plunking it down on land and putting up a roof and permanent pad, I assume they must in at least some places as I have seen that. <br /><br />I saw first hand a campground that would be worse than where we are now! I have also seen some that were super nice, although more than we were willing to pay. We actually are going to look at another one this weekend. We already know someone that lives there year round and he is pleased with it. We will see. We may be a bit more choosy than him! <br /><br /><br />Thanks for the wish for good luck. I think we need it! lol I know we will make the right decision because we really think everything over and try to work through every possible scenario before making a decision. <br /><br />Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-27363887924025708622018-09-15T08:20:01.702-04:002018-09-15T08:20:01.702-04:00Zillow is where we have been looking. We did look ...Zillow is where we have been looking. We did look at all kinds of houses, including run down and foreclosures. I also noticed the acreage thing. I am assuming they meant 1.00 instead of 100 for example but not positive. As far as the work needing done, pretty much all of it we can do. As far as no central heat or air, we don't have that now. We use a space heater for the bathroom and the fireplace and kerosene heaters for the rest of the house. So, there is a lot that we can figure out how to make do with. That being said, I can only imagine the joy at being able to actually flush!! <br /><br />For the mortgage, yes we would have to have one. Our hope is to have it be as small as possible as you said. <br /><br />I hear you on the feeling and it not really happening. I am hoping that is the case this time. Hindsight is always 20/20. My husband and I were just talking last night about what we might have done differently the past few years and maybe we would be out of here already. Unfortunately, we spent four of our last five years together battling for and with my son. I am just glad he is on a better path now so that we can get back on the path we want. We won't actually move until he has joined the Marines and is off to basic. So we are not quite ready yet, but I am surely feeling the need. <br /><br /><br />As far as not being the person to ask, I think the folks that have been living with this mindset for a long time and say they would do things different are exactly the people to ask. As they say, been there, done that. <br />Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-4895056977335319802018-09-15T07:32:19.932-04:002018-09-15T07:32:19.932-04:00I should take pics of mine and post them. One is m...I should take pics of mine and post them. One is my last name in Egyptian Hieroglyphics. One is a pink ribbon with the Chinese symbol for strength (My mom beat breast cancer) and the last one is molon labe not in English letters of course so the only folks who know what it means is someone I might enjoy talking to!!Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-44686818889391033032018-09-15T07:27:45.661-04:002018-09-15T07:27:45.661-04:00I agree with that! Once all the flavors have time ...I agree with that! Once all the flavors have time to meld together, it just has a more complete taste to me. Preppin in a trailer parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585593343831983791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-22037158202875249412018-09-14T19:41:39.260-04:002018-09-14T19:41:39.260-04:00I love left overs, I think they taste better then ...I love left overs, I think they taste better then the original...Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-615416963937789742018-09-14T19:34:59.914-04:002018-09-14T19:34:59.914-04:00I myself like tat's unless they fill up and en...I myself like tat's unless they fill up and entire side of the torso and half their face. A few nicely done and have meaning to you is cool. A few are unique, interesting. Covering the plaster is paint. To be fair, I don't have one, never found one that I wanted on my person, but ya never know, one day I may find it. Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443013888063371769.post-52722936747654023082018-09-14T19:19:25.103-04:002018-09-14T19:19:25.103-04:00That is a toughie. You understand the kind of peop...That is a toughie. You understand the kind of people that tend to live in trailer parks. Knowing you ain't one but we both know the reality. I would get out of dodge too! Do you own the mobile home you live in? Can you move it, or the cost is prohibitive? I lived in a very decent park in Oregon and I still wouldn't trust them. I had a 10'X 40' single wide single wide and I wanted to buy land and move it. Where I found a few acres in another close county would not allow it due to it's size, it had to be 12'X 55' or bigger. I asked why to the zoning department and they said I might want to sell it later and someone may buy it... after a few choice words to the planning commissioner I left. Living in a travel trailer isn't too bad, I did it for 5 years, but then the people there are as bad or worse then MH parks. I know that in Alabama snowbirds would buy and acre or two and build RV Docks where they could pull in under a roof and a concrete slab and have power/water/tv/sewer and have a small room with a kitchen, laundry room and bathroom and even maybe a TV room. I wonder if Tennessee allows the same thing. I now have a 19' travel trailer, but if I was going to live in one I would get a 32' or bigger one and just have it sat and not move it. Another idea and I have seen it done is having a metal building and moving a bigger trailer in it and living in it and it would be protected and still have all the things you need in it. That is something I wouldn't mind doing. Good Luck, but you are right to not stay where you are at. those are the kind of people you have to defend against...Cederqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603951063463035196noreply@blogger.com