Trip To Our New Temporary City

Though we like Baytown, Texas so much we didn't like working together. The company understood and without a hiccup started looking for our new place - either Salt Lake City, UT or Shreveport, LA where T would work alone again. My replacement came down from Dallas to finish the job in east Houston with Todd. Thanks Pat!

Just over a week ago we "re-homed" Jesse. We found out we'd have a long trip to Utah and after that we'll be traveling a lot more. Jesse is the best puppy I've ever seen. He's energetic and super social, we aren't and knew he wouldn't live up to his potential traveling all the time and just being around us. We turned down the first couple and there was another lady who wanted him but another couple called first - his new parents. They're wonderful and Jesse loved them right away. I won't go into detail about all the adorable things Jesse did. We love him enough to let him go to a better life for him. I'd forgotten what it was like to be heartbroken. Todd is too but it's for the best.

Last Monday Todd traded in the Suburban for a Ford F250 as the extensive traveling would be a little too much for the Suburban. T says he can't even tell the camper is there with this truck. We don't get blown around by speeding eighteen wheelers passing in the opposite direction anymore either.

Wednesday it was time to hook & book. The first night we stayed in northern Texas, then a night in Albuquerque, NM, then Cortez, CO. We think these places are really cool! So is Moab, UT,  though we didn't stay. We wanted to stop at the four corners but the park was closed when we were near. It closes at five this time of year.



We arrived at our new temporary home city Saturday night and after 1,650 miles of road  we were tired! It was a pretty good trip except the broken wall side of the camper's seal came loose (flappin' in the wind) and we're still missing Jesse. Todd pulled over, tightened screws and added some tape to seriously cracked lower body on the trailer.

Yesterday it snowed all afternoon but we didn't mind, it was beautiful.

One Year Fulltiming

Hooray! We actually moved into the travel trailer on March 13, 2013. We've heard people say it takes at least a year to get use to it. I think we're used to it but we do want a bigger 5th wheel.

End world's shortest post. ;)

Angel Hair and Baby's Breath

Jesse!

We'd been talking about getting a dog for a very long time. Todd was out one day and found this little fella up for adoption. He called me and I said "yeah"! We named him Jesse and he's been with us two weeks today. He's almost three months old now and is so super smart and he loves to cuddle, play, and bounce around. His favorite activity is chewing though. He's already spoiled with puppy stuff and too much love. He likes taking walks or just hanging out in his pen in the sun. He only whined in the middle of the night a few times and Todd took him outside for a few minutes then back in the crate (I call the crate his room). Now he sleeps all night and just plays with toys in his room until we wake up. I've tried to sneak out to adjust the heat and go back to bed in the morning but he won't have it. "I know you're up, play with me!"

We think he's Maltese and Terrier, but we know he's our baby. Early on Todd had him out on the leash and he apparently went a little crazy. Todd told me about it and I replied now we really know he's our baby.

Speaking of baby, I didn't think we'd be the type of people who call a dog our baby but he'd chew and suck on our fingers at first because he was still so young. I told Todd we are his parents (he nodded). Now we refer to each other as Mommy and Daddy, yeah we're pathetic.

Hi!

I have a big head because
I'm perfect.

Looks like a bunny here!

King Puppy of the World!

Ah, a nap on the couch.

Hello Texas!

We had a fun trip, stopping for just one night in New Orleans. Grabbed a bite to eat at the Rendezvous on Bourbon Street and walked down to  Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop which was packed so we only stayed for a few minutes. We aren't big party animals and didn't want to spend too much money so one night was enough, this time. There are many things I'd like to do there next time like go on a ghost tour.

On the road with the trailer we always keep in mind which restaurants usually have room to park. We saw a sign that read "Crawfish Town USA, RV parking..." great! I'd never seen a restaurant with actual parking spaces for RVs! That parking will cost you though. Todd had an expensive cheeseburger that didn't even come with fries and I had a cup of jambalaya‎ (basically flavored rice) for $7. Of course we still enjoyed going because we were traveling again and the main attraction is the view through the Suburban's windows.

We got to our destination, Baytown, Texas after dark. A couple of days off to get settled in then time to get to work. We really love it here. Baytown has everything we want exaggerated in our minds because Selma had nothing but one Walmart and a high crime rate. Baytown is booming! There is a lot of hiring going on and you can rent a luxury apartment for what our run down apartment cost in Hendersonville, TN. Not that we'll be renting an apartment, just saying the cost of living is good here.

Our trainers are so cool. We're working on our own now but they're staying in town until Friday. We'll keep in touch. :-)

Galveston is gorgeous but we were only there once briefly so far. We'll take pictures next time. We haven't been to downtown Houston yet but we'll get there.

Hope everyone is keeping warm out there! Tractor Supply and The Flying J are out of propane here but Todd found some this morning at U-Haul for $3.69 per gallon, ouch, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

I'm Employed!

Yay! Today is my first day being employed again though I won't start working until Monday or Tuesday. Our supervisor said we can start in Houston, Texas Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. He's very nice but I don't think our trainers want to stay in Houston longer then they need to as they've been there for six months which is a very long time for travelers. They did come to Montgomery for a couple of weeks so we got to meet them, super nice too! We hung out at McDonald's and they showed us maps on the computer and paperwork. I'll be computer woman, of course.

Todd went to work today as usual and then found out he's the only one who did. His supervisor here said he can work if he wants to but since it won't get above freezing he could take the rest of the day and tomorrow off. Thank goodness.

We'll be off to New Orleans Saturday and the plan was to leave there Sunday but we'll probably stay until Monday. I don't really see how we could resist!

Hope ya'll are staying warm out there!

Happy New Year!

We've been quiet for a bit 'cause there is nothing much happening here. T goes to work and so do I, here in the trailer on my project (responsive blogger theme). Mine is coming along but wow, I'm a little surprised at how much work it is to get it perfect. T's area is going slow too because there is so much space to cover when you're looking for gas leaks in buildings far apart.

T had a deer that would follow him while he was in that neighborhood, so adorable!  He'd walk with him up
and down the street.

He got some great pics of miniature horses along the way too.

Pamela Anderson eat your heart out!

Lots of Moves in Alabama

Talladega Creekside Resort Sign

We were staying at Talladega Taz RV Park and Campground and when we'd go into town we'd pass this sign we couldn't read from the high speed road. I wanted to go and see what was down this little road. Oh my gosh it's a campground and it's gorgeous! We moved the next week to Talladega Creekside Resort RV Park and Cabin Rental. We loved it there and that well kept secret was home for a few weeks and it was time to move again. The people all around the area are so nice. The day of the big nascar race in Talladega we went to the Anniston Museum of Natural History, then looked around the mall, and got some pizza. We always had a good time but that's because of the company more then anything else, of course.

We knew we were going to Montgomery or Selma for about a week then Friday we learned it was Selma, Alabama. Friday after work we zipped up to Hendersonville, TN so Todd and his friend could work on the truck all day Saturday and then straight back. Sunday was laundry and grocery shopping and we moved on Monday. It's a four hour drive to Hendersonville so I have a feeling this weekend we'll be staying in watching movies. We'll go explore Montgomery soon I'm sure, it's only about an hour away.

These flowers are all over Alabama but I can't figure out what they are. :-)

We should be going to Houston, TX next where I'll get to be Todd's assistant! My health has gotten much better but I'll still have to take time off often which is fine with the company because Todd will have work he can do by himself too. This job can last about a year but I think we'll have hitch itch before then which is OK but as long as we're there I'll have an hourly wage and dental and vision insurance, lovin' that. We'll also love the warmth this winter!