Sister on the Fly 'Halloween HO-Down'

I am always amazed at the creativity of my "Sisters" gal-pals....
Bonnie had this lovely Palm tree stained glass made & installed in her sweet Oasis trailer.

Bonnie's Oasis & Tammy's Kenskill trailers.

New "Sister's", Phyllis and Connie joined us at the Spokane River. Phyllis has the Aladdin & Connie has the mini motor home.

Sister Francine's trailer has a Dutch Door,,,How Cool!

My lil Scotty w/a Potty...

Heather, Jan, Juli and Tammy just catching up on the latest Sister gossip....

Bonnie's cute Oasis trailer.

Heather's sweeeet "4-Chix Only" trailer...

I love this Logo that is on Tammy's newest-old trailer...

Nancy's fun trailer "Iron Pony"

Juli's newest old trailer, "Galaxy Girl"...

Fran found these cool retro dish towels made by Moda fabircs.

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Halloween HO-Down, Sisters on the Fly, Oct. 2010

What can I say...except, what a fun weekend we had. Just a small impromptu get together of Gal Pals who are members of 'Sisters on the Fly'....we spent the past 3 days on the Spokane River camping, drinking coffee by the fire pit, watching the Heron's catch fish in the river, deer walking around our campsites...then there was the fantastic weather, great pot luck, oh and let's not forget the shopping, antiquing, yard saleing and general mischief that we got into.

We had some brand new sisters and some old sisters and it felt like we had been friends for ever.

And as always, it is bitter sweet to say good-by and go back to our worlds....knowing that most likely we won't get another camping trip in this year.

But watch out 2011,,,here come the "Sisters".....

Happy Trails to you, until we meet again....

Portable Generators

Well, I'd love to show you some updated photos of my little "Farm Girl on the Loose", trailer #3 but she is in the middle of a Make-over...but while waiting I thought I would share my thoughts with you on Portable Generators...

This is what we have for use in case of an emergency, just strong enough to run a radio, lights and operate small appliances like a coffee maker or toaster over, laptop etc....

I have even taking it with me on "Dry Camping" trips where I had no access to electricity to run my lights & Laptop computer in my trailer.

This little gem is a good10 years old but runs like a champ. Runs on gasoline & oil and can run several days with modest use on (it's) a small tank of gas.

Not to large, tho it is a bit heavy, about 60lbs. I keep it stashed in the jeep when not in use and when in use I have it chained to the trailer so it can't grow feet & walk away.... It's not terribly noisy and like I said comes in handy when you don't have power....

We actually got it when we lived back in California, just in case we lost power due to an earth quake....at least we would be able to make a pot of coffee & heat up some chili while listening to the news...

There are different sizes, models, wattage etc. generators out there,,,,and all levels of prices...so it just depends on what your needs are.

And, if you have 3 trailers like me, it's less expensive to tote one of these then to have to have inverters/marine batteries& wiring done on all 3 trailers....plus you can use the portable generator for emergency situations....

Ok, now to get back out and work on trailer #3.....

Trailer Number "3".....

Welcome home little trailer,,,,,, Trailer #3

I have no idea what year or make she is...but I just had to adopt her.

(9/24...update...We think it is a 1964 FleetCraft, based on an other exact trailer w/o the back chopped off)

OMG! don't you just love the wrap around front windows? I know I do! It's like having a

wrap-around porch.....

She has seen better days and quite frankly has not been very loved, but that will all change...

I think the whole back end has been replaced, as the aluminum is not the same pattern as the front & sides, plus the make-shift metal band across the top was put on, rather crudely I might add, to cover the joining of the roof & back side.

But as I always say...Show No Fear!

The front and sides look fairly decent considering this old gal is about 40 + years old.

The Ice Box looks to be 1960's, and is Aqua color inside and very clean.

And it actually has a decent amount of storage space considering it's small size.

I love the aqua in the ice box, and no musty moldy smells anywhere. Whew!

It has cupboards above the sink as well as under....

The original Bankette/Dinette was here and most likely there was a small kids bunk up above, but who ever had this trailer removed the Bankette & put in a Full size bed....I threw out the bed foundation & mattress....I will re-frame this area and convert it into a twin bed/sofa and then on the wall just adjacent I will install a hinged table top that can be in a closed position when not in use and when I want to dine in my trailer I can flip it down. I have a cute little portable chair that will fit perfect in this spot.

I will buy a Futon mattress to fit on the Sofa/Bed like I did in my Scotty trailer.

More cupboard space & windows...Oh, & I have the perfect cute little Chandelier to fit in the kitchen area! SCORE!

Again, more storage, and the oven/stove is clean as a whistle. All I need to do is buy 3 stove rings to go on top of the stove burners.

All in All, I am really delighted....The underside has been totally rebuilt and in great shape....no saggies or squishies...

There is a small crack in the narrow front window that can be repaired with glass putty/sealer.

It also has new insulation in the walls...

I will have to do some crafty cosmetic work to cover up the "uglies" but there is very minimal water damage, I did find some light staining in 3 spots, but the wood was not damaged by it....That's what water seal & paint are for.

So,,,I am thinking this will be my "Farm Girl" trailer, using the "Whistle Stop Cafe'...Fried Green Tomatos" as my country theme...I think cheery red/yellow/green & blues will be the perfect color tones.

I will paint the walls a cheery yellow & use the other 3 colors as accent...Thank goodness I collect vintage linens, doillies & aprons....cuz I am going to need them for this "Country Farm Girl Cutie".

Well, now I am off to go play in my new play house......come join me, I will put on a pot of tea and slice up a piece of Apple Pie for us.

Happy Trails!

R.A.O.K.

R.A.O.K. in other words...Random Acts Of Kindness.....

Look what I received in yesterdays mail.... is this not the cutest?

Pink & black plaid fabric with cute lil Scotty dogs on it..I can hardly wait to create & sew something from it....my first thought was an apron, but I have plenty of aprons (over a 100) so I am leaning toward a cute decorator pillow or? thinking thinking.....

I don't know if the pot holder is vintage but it is made of a terry cloth fabric and the opposite side is white with a red Scotty dog.

Then there is the Scotty dog cookie cutter...my hubby is hoping to score some cute Scotty dog shaped cookies.... hmm, maybe I will need to make an apron after all to wear while baking cookies! lol!

A heartfelt Thank you to Heather in Colorado....another 'sister-in-crime & vintage trailer owner"

who sent me all these wonderful goodies.

Now to go make myself a nice cup of tea and enjoy my little goodies from Heather.

Can you see me grining from ear to ear?

Look What Hubby Got Me...

So I keep nudging hubby about my wanting to have a couple of 'hay eatin', hoof stompin', pasture grazin' equines on our property soon, real soon....so here is what he brought me...haha! close but not quite! LOL!....
This is a radio antennae and now is on my Jeep. Cool!

I look forward to the the day I can pull a horse trailer behind my mini motor home and head out to great camping and out back trail riding....ah, Happy Trails....

Wagons Ho to Idaho!

This is the Appaloosa Museum in Moscow, Idaho
2720 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, ID. 83843

You can't miss it, when you see the "Welcome to Moscow" sign, it's just across the road.

Yep, I am camping, I mean, Glamping at the 'Pony Club', part of the ranch, owned by legendary George Hatley.

This camping trip was for the Appaloosa Horse Museum fund raiser. 13 years and going strong!

Here is Juli Thorson's (Sister #444) cowgirl trailer and my little Scotty.

We had perfect Idaho weather not to mention a fantastic Dutch Oven cook-off.

Just 'chillin' by my trailer after packing it up and getting ready to head back to Spokane, Washington.

Ah, Good Food & Good friends, (L to R) Marie, Ed & Juli

Hanging out at the Pavilion...

Juli, George Hatley & friend....talking about horses no doubt!

George, at 89 years young may not be able to ride anymore, but his heart and love for horses and trail rides is still strong.

He has authored several books on Trail Riding and Back Packing on horse back.
Of his 2000 acre ranch he has set aside acreage for the use of Equestrian Clubs to use for events, shows and trail rides.

You can learn more about him via the Appaloosa Museum....
Fiddlers fiddling for us!

Juli greeting some of the riders.

There where riders of all ages, from this young lady to some ladies in their "Golden Years".....

Cowboys and Cowgirls alike are the most friendliest people!

This young cowboy helped me navigate my trailer over to the camp area.

A future Marlboro Man in the making and cute as a bug...He is gonna steal some cowgirls heart someday!

What a wonderful weekend, from the Fiddlers fiddling for us, the singers serenading us with old and new country & western songs, a fantastic assortment of Dutch Oven meals...

Dutch Ovens are to cowboys & girls what crock pots are to potluck dinners! lol!

Here is a little bit of Appaloosa info for you....the appaloosa horse was developed by the

Nez Perce & Palouse Indians, thus the "appaloosa" name. These wonderful horses were adapt

to the prairies of the Palouse...

Hope to see you at next years "Apalousey Trail Ride", I know I will be there!

For more info on the Appaloosa Museum go to : http://www.appaloosamuseum.org/

,,,and yes, Cowgirls & Cowboys do still exist in our modern high tech world.....

You can't be pretentious when you are mucking out stalls & using an outhouse!....

I am looking forward to next years event but until then, as Dale & Roy would always sing,

Happy Trails to you, until we met again....

Trailer Trash Game...

Ok, is this a hoot or What!!!!!

A "Trailer Trash" game, flamingos and all....but @ $41.99, a little to pricey for my trailer trash pocketbook....lol!

Girl Camp...July 2010

Girl Camp....in Idaho.....

4 of the 6 vintage trailers to grace the hill side....an Airstream, Shasta, Oberlin & Scotty.

Juli's 4-legged baby guarding our watermelon....hey, ya never know when a 'water melon thief' could be in the neighborhood!

G'petto checking out my trailer....All Clear!

The Shasta & Oberlin belong to Juli (in picture) and the Serro Scotty is mine.

My Scotty, Mig's Shasta and Tony's Layton.

After I took this picture, I noticed that all the trailers, doors open left to right,,,but mine opens right to left....

Evening setting upon us and our little trailers like to "lite-up".

Even tho this was a "Girls Camp weekend", we allowed Juli's husband to come visit us,,,after all, he was our "Designated BBQ Chef"!

It was nice to have our very own Private Chef...Thanx Ed for being such a good sport!

The little community of Elk, ID....Don't blink,,,or you'll miss it!

Speaking of blinking,,,no we are not being grouchy...we were squinting something terrible while waiting to have this photo taken...

(lft-2-rt) Grace, Juli, Patty, Tony & Shelly....Mig was off across the street scoring a Huckleberry Ice Cream cone!

One of the two main streets in Elk,,, again, don't blink or you'll miss it! lol!

All in all we had a wonderful but all to short 3 days of Glamping, eating & laughing!

It was a fun get away and even more so as we got to help Juli celebrate her "29" wink wink, birthday.

Happy Birthday Juli.....and many many more!

Happy Trails to you until we met again....

Good bye "Girl Camp" se ya next year.

Memories of Wenatchee, WA.

Thrift shop finds.... the bowl is Mid-century & I got it for $1.29 and the little blue tray was a cheesy gold metal tissue box holder which I got for 99cents then I spray painted it blue.

So what do you do with all those 99cent silver trays that you find at the local thrift shops? why you paint them! I use them all the time & don't worry if they get scratched.

Paint them to match your trailer, or party theme.

I love this belt buckle, I won at an auction...now to find the perfect belt for it.

It's only been about 4 weeks since I last camped with 70 'Sisters on the Fly' gals over in Wenatchee, Washington....

Boots, Chaps & Cowgirl Hats....it was a lot of fun.

But the Summer fun isn't over yet,,,I leave Friday for the Elk River (Idaho) with 6 other 'Sisters' for a weekend Glamping getaway & to help one of the Sister's celebrate her birthday.

Then the following weekend I will be camping down in the Moscow Idaho area for the 'Appaloosa Museum' (a fund raiser)...4 days of camping around horses and wonderful horse people not to mention Dutch Oven cooking and a Silent Auction.

I will have my camera, cowgirl boots & hat and sporting a ginormous smile on my face.

I'll be sure to take lots of pictures to share.

The Scotty's Table...

I Luv Glitter! After all, it's all about the Silly.....

So what do you get when you have a bunch of cute graphics, a container of Mod Podge, some glitter & time on your hands?

Why you get a glittered decoupaged table! lol!

So what do you think?

FYI....

To get a closer view of the pictures, just click on them & POOF! they get bigger! lol!