OK, just a little bit crooked, but that’s me…a little cockeyed! grin emoticon:-D I have to order “Sister #3537” now and I’m good to go!

Girls, this is what it’s all about! Don’t put your dreams off till tomorrow because tomorrow may never come. Can’t wait to get on the road with these gals! youtu.be/0qclYXX5e…

So, I got home from Denver yesterday with the new trailer! Yay! Spent the afternoon putting things in it and started decorating. I’m going with a turquoise and red theme from the 40’s/50’s. I had a mailbox full of cards which was very nice. I had several packages of supplies that were delivered. And one box from a friend back home in WV. I opened it and there was a beautiful quilt she had made for me. It has the Lord’s Prayer on it. What a sweet gift! Thanks Ginny! Check out her page at Log Cabin Country Quilts in Marietta, OH

Welcome to all my new friends! For those who have been following along the past month, if I have not thanked each of you personally, please forgive me. Thank you all so much for your love and support as I navigate this new path without my sweet Mr. Virgo. You all are awesome! I will be picking up my new trailer on Tuesday morning and heading back home. I’m really looking forward to getting back in the studio! Happy Easter, everyone!

Well, girls…after much deliberation and discussion with my family, I decided to go with a new trailer, but with a Retro feel to it. In reviewing the spec on the ‘69 Cardinal refurbished trailer, there was no bathroom, only an icebox, and the only bed was the convertible dinette. My daughter and I went shopping today and found this baby. She has that Retro feel, sort of like the old Tag-a-Long. But, she’s 16’ long, has a bathroom with toilet and shower, two burner cooktop, microwave, 3-way refrigerator, AC/furnace, sink, convertible dinette, bunk beds, and an awning. All for the same price as the rebuilt one! I can still decorate her and she’ll become a faux vintage trailer. Now…I need to come up with a name for her! Any ideas?

So, the lady with the pretty, pink trailer has not responded to my e-mail since I asked her about wood rot so maybe there’s writing on the wall here. I am talking with a fellow near my house who has this one. A little disappointed in the color choice but I suppose it wouldn’t take much for an auto body shop to paint it pink! This one might be better because it has been totally rebuilt from the chassis up. New wood frame, new electric, propane lines, brakes, and tires. All original wood interior has been refinished and as you can see, new paint. She could be “Red Bird” or “Redbud” or “Ruby Rose”! I’ll be looking here in Denver as well so we shall see!

I’ve come to a big decision…since Mr. Virgo and I were standing in a travel trailer picking one out for retirement, I’ve decided to move forward with our plans and buy a little travel trailer of my own! I know I need to put something joyful in front of me or I’m never going to make it through this. What do you think of this little baby???

Have any of you heard of “Sisters on the Fly”? I’ve been lusting after their vintage travel trailers for quite some time now. I ordered their book and it arrived today. They are an organization of women with vintage travel trailers who join up and caravan together to different areas of the country and camp for a few days. There’s safety in numbers and they do a lot of activities like fly-fishing, horseback riding, antiquing, cooking, and just hanging out creating a sisterhood. I just joined and I’m waiting for my Sister number. Next, I’ll be on the lookout for a vintage trailer. I envision taking part in these gatherings as well as taking my art studio on the road to sell/market my jewelry. Something to look forward to. And fulfilling a dream that Mr. Virgo and I had. (OK, he wanted a new trailer and I wanted a vintage, so I guess I win that argument.) I am doing well tonight. Much better than last night. I have to work tomorrow so it’s lights out here at Marshmallow Ranch. Love you all!

I finally got back in the studio for a while today. Of course, it is very good therapy. I have my ups and downs as is to be expected. I made four prototype Travel Treasures necklaces today featuring horses and horse racing. I’m getting ready to send them to Louisville, KY to an upscale boutique who may be interested in featuring them in the shop for Derby Days. Keep your fingers crossed! Welcome, new friends! Thank you for dropping by and liking my page.

Well, this was a difficult week but I’m on the other side of it so I must “Keep Calm and Carry On” as Her Majesty says. The funeral was Saturday and it was truly a most wonderful tribute to a great man. All the family is gone so today I got my hair done and worked at the office for a few hours. The rest of the week will be filled with paperwork and appointments then my daughters want me to come spend Spring Break with them. My oldest daughter took me to Lowe’s yesterday and we bought the coolest tool box on wheels. I’m going to transfer my studio tools and supplies into it so I can be mobile. I haven’t attempted any jewelry yet, but I did just get some great silver iced tea spoons in the mail today so I am pretty jazzed about that. My studio is unfortunately in disarray as everything got tossed in there when preparing for company last week. That’s what I get for overflowing into the spare bedroom! Thank you all for your wonderful words of love and support this past week. You have no idea how much it has meant to me! And welcome to all my new friends who are following me. I will be back in full force before you know it!