What Am I Waiting For?

I haven't even slept in The Clipper yet. I have no set date to move into The Clipper or to move The Clipper to the farm. Why? What am I waiting for? I asked myself this question a few weeks ago and I'm not sure what the answer is.

Is it because there's not a proper plug for my computer and I'm afraid I'll have Mad Men withdrawals?

Is it because The Clipper is sitting in the driveway and the traffic will wake me? Or The Pups will bark at every cat, skunk, raccoon, and opossum that waddles past?

Is it because I might get too hot? (Even though I'm sleeping in the house with no a/c)

Is it because I'm afraid that half-gallon of expired milk in my fridge will get lonely?

Is it because someone might come along and hitch me up while I'm sleeping and I'll wake up in Mexico? (Actually that one might not be too bad)

I DON'T KNOW!!!!!!!

I also don't think the 'why' is very important. It's time to take the plunge!

This is my routine: I wait and wait and procrastinate and analyze and then just when nobody's looking I do it. It's like I'm 10 years old and I'm standing at the edge of the highest diving board at Wentz- scared to jump. But I've jumped so many times before that I know I shouldn't be scared because that free-falling feeling is glorious! After so much deliberation I'm still not positive that I'm ready to take the plunge, but I do it anyway.

SO, tonight I shall sleep in the camper. Perhaps my Sunday Photo will be my sleepy eyed self waking up in The Clipper. At any rate, I will report back.

And who knows? Maybe tomorrow night The Clipper and The Pups and I will be at the farm.

"If we fear nothing and radiate love, we can expect good things to come."
 ~Peace Pilgrim

Sunday Photo

Logo

This is my logo, if you will. My original intention with this blog was to showcase cool vintage finds and then link to an etsy or ebay store where the item would be for sale. Then I procrastinated. Then I got the Clipper so I decided to write about that. Then I started telling people to look at my blog so they could see my trailer. Then I saw an ad for 200 business cards for $9.99. And then I drew a cute little picture in ms paint and ordered cards and now I think that picture is a great logo. Excitement breeds ideas and I'm hoping those ideas can lead me into a situation where I can work for myself instead of giving so much of my time to make other people money. I certainly don't have big hopes of striking it rich but, if I can make what I make now but do it working for myself that would be truly priceless. So, I am going to blog about some of the things that I currently have for sale in a bricks and mortar store. I also have another new idea in the works and I'm excited to share that here, too. If you're only here for vintage trailer stuff (holler out to Bob W!!) then please feel free to skip right over the other junk! Love you all!

“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.”
Pablo Picasso

Sunday Photo

Happy Daylight Saving Time!

Springing forward is so cool because it means more sunshine! It means more (outside of work) outside time! Spending time outdoors is one of the things that makes me happiest in life and that has a lot to do with my decision to live in the Clipper this summer.

Along with trying to teach Puppy that 'we don't have to lick to show that we love' (I thought if it kind of rhymed it would be easier for her to remember), I'm also trying to teach the girls' some Trailer Manners. In this picture they are behaving so well because I have two treats in my hand. Wish me luck on this one! GooGoo will be headed to the vet in the next few weeks because she can't move to the farm until she's spayed. Puppy got her shots yesterday and she's ready to go. Soon I will take her to the farm for a playdate with Mom's dog.

The chalkboard cabinet is done. The door just wouldn't sand down very smooth so I bought some cheap floppy board at Hobby Lobby and glued it onto the door then painted over it.

I've been saving all kinds of photographs for years and they sit in boxes and collect dust. When I came up with the idea to do a collage my first thought was that it would 'ruin' the pictures. Then I remembered that pictures are for looking at.

Looking at pictures of my favorite people everyday = more joy in my life! This collage is on the wall behind the booth seat and can't be seen unless you're sitting on the bed. It's a secret collage.

This fabric is from a curtain my mom made for her Scotty. I thought it was so cool that I took a picture and tiled it to make the background for my blog.

Everybody, meet Lurleen. Lurleen, meet everybody. Now my mom's got the vintage trailer bug and has been working on hers. It's in all original condition and in great shape, just like my mom.

Little Vintage Trailer Give-a-way.

Little Vintage Trailer is giving away one Empire RV or car cover! Enter here.

"  Empire RV covers are water-resistant, and come with a unique easy on, easy off clinching system that guarantees a secure fit. Their ProTECHtor RV cover comes with buckles and adjustable straps that will keep your cover snug, and features passenger side zippers that allow easy access to your camper."

While you're there check out Kelle's super neat website!

Mr. Frog & Mr. Stump

Mr. Frog and Mr. Stump are in the house! My dad painted this picture in 1978. When my older brother and I were but wee tots our nightly bedtime stories were an epic saga of the adventures of these two. In each story one of them faced certain doom until the other came to his rescue. Mr. Frog and Mr. Stump lived along the Osage side of the Arkansas River. I remember when Mr. Stump got too near the camp fire and Mr. Frog had to douse him with water from the river. My papa had an awesome imagination.

I found this cool wrapping paper at Hobby Lobby and decided to use it to cover the closet door. It's not perfect but it's also not important. I can always redo it later if it doesn't work out.

I bought the mirror from my friend Johanna for SEVEN DOLLARS! She has neat stuff at great prices. You can see her Etsy store here: Hannah's Vintage Stew She also has a booth at the Marland Mall here in Ponca City.

I under-estimated how much sealant I would need for the seams on the roof so will have to order one more tube. I also need to replace a cabinet latch and some window hardware. All of these are available at Vintage Trailer Supply. I also tested the pipes by dumping some water down the sink. It came dripping out of some big rusty thing under the trailer, which is better than on the floor under the sink! "It drains faster than your bathtub", said my little brother. That's not saying much. I seem to be plagued by plumbing problems lately, but what else can you expect from a 70 year old house or a 50 year old trailer?

I'm having so much fun working on The Clipper!