THIS IS SHIRLEY
We are going to travel across Canada and the USA in a 20foot RV for 4-6 weeks.
Why the hell are we doing this and will we survive? Those are good questions to which I really have no clear answers for, but.... for me, I am tired of the hassle of flying. On the car road trips Nancy and I have been on together - we have totally enjoyed. We are not waiting for the announcement of a cancelled or delayed flight. Our desire is to see parts of Canada (and USA) that we haven't seen before, might not get a chance to see - and - we want to do it in a leisurely fashion. Flexibility, spontaneity and trying to slow down and enjoy is our focus. But the freedom of being in Shirley, going where we want to go, stopping when we want to stop and hopefully seeing things we might never get a chance to see and experience greatly influenced our decision. Nancy has been a primary proponent of our trip and has jumped in with both feet to make this happen and I know we will both have a great time.
This is Shirley:
Shirley is a 2018 Hymer Carado Banff Class B RV. She was built on a Dodge Ram Promaster chassis. Shirley is a front wheel drive cargo van with a 3.6L V6 Motor. When we acquired Shirley she had roughly 46000km on her and is in great shape throughout. Shirley is fully equipped - air conditioning; hot water; propane stove; microwave; Refridgerator; lithium batteries and solar panels for off grid camping; a toilet and shower; awning; sleeping quarters of course (and of course - all in the same room 😊). So we will be camping (mostly) and maybe 'boondocking' along the way. Though, in line with our flexible approach, when we need a good hotel stop - we will take it.
We will be staying at campgrounds with and without attachment to electrical or water (the benefit of lithium batteries and tanks of fresh water). And I hope we will get a chance to spend time in places that this membership offers - Harvesthosts.com.
I am going to post as often as possible and try to make it interesting. We hope you enjoy.
Brian and Nancy
Love it. Good start and all the right reasons for getting your camping on. At first I thought, 'Shirley you must be joking' and then realized you never joke....
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy & Brian, Life is a journey. Enjoy the trip. "Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. All those little steps make the journey complete, and the journey is a reward." I hope you arrived in Alberta safely and enjoyed the birthday celebration. Happy Birthday, BB, and I hope your day is as wonderful as you are. I am thinking of you both and looking forward to more updates. Travel safely and I hope Shirley is behaving. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy & Brian, Life is a journey. Enjoy the trip. "Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. All those little steps make the journey complete, and the journey is a reward." I hope you arrived in Alberta safely and enjoyed the birthday celebration. Happy Birthday, BB, and I hope your day is as wonderful as you are. I am thinking of you both and looking forward to more updates. Travel safely and I hope Shirley is behaving. :) .... Lynne
ReplyDeleteLove reading about all your adventures🙂keep on trucking and keep on letting us know how you're doing! Xoxo love to you both♥️Patti & Bill
ReplyDeleteA little late in response to Shirley… but she is fine girl! No doubt you are fast friends by now and she loves you and Nancy.
ReplyDeleteAnd wow is she ever well equipped to help you enjoy your journey.