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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
09:49 PM Post #6454781
| I promised some folks on several other forums that I would post these so, here goes. Just got a new camper, a Jayco Eagle SuperLite 298RLS. Since it's an Eagle, we figured it had to have a mascot. Since it's a Jayco (and since we name everything), we settled on a name. We started calling it "Jake" (admittedly, not original, but wait...). We decided that if it was going to have an "ordinary" name like that, it would have a different spelling. So, here is his license plate and, we'll introduce his mascot, "Eaggie" (pronounced "iggy").
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
09:52 PM Post #6454787
| Eaggie will now give you a tour - first the outside...
This is a photo of NanuBunny introducing Eaggie to his Daddy's image:
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
09:53 PM Post #6454790
| And here is a photo of Pa (NanuBunny's DH) explaining Family History to Eaggie:
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
09:55 PM Post #6454802
| Some outside views:
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
09:57 PM Post #6454808
| From the back, showing the slide-out:
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
09:58 PM Post #6454818
| From the front - Eaggie contemplating his Daddy's likeness...
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
09:59 PM Post #6454826
| Eaggie now invites you inside, with some help from NanuBunny
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:01 PM Post #6454840
| These are our swivel rockers, and notice the lovely picture window. (We're just sitting in the driveway, so there isn't much to see just now, unless you want to look at the garage door...NOT).
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:03 PM Post #6454850
| And the sofa which is a hide-a-bed (with an inflatable mattress). Not only does it cut down on the weight, it completely gets rid of the evil "rod" that always finds you when you sleep on a hide-a-bed!
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:04 PM Post #6454862
| Well, drat, I hit "Send" before I put the photo in the last posting - but here's the photo: 
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:06 PM Post #6454873
| Here's our free-standing table and chairs that we got instead of the booth dinette. Less storage, but more flexible seating, when we have visitors!
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:09 PM Post #6454892
| A view of the kitchen (with the slide in) 
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:11 PM Post #6454900
| The kitchen, expanded (cleanup after first breakfast in the trailer), at Rocky Hock Campground in Edenton, NC. You can see the detachable extension to the kitchen counter. It's the perfect place for the toaster oven!
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:16 PM Post #6454929
| The bedroom, with the rest of Eaggie's family. Now, the family requires some explanation. The two white bears are supposed to be us, NanuBunny and Pa. They're Build-A-Bears, constructed by the kids who surprised us with them a few Christmases ago. The little bear in the middle is Sawyer, and he came as a gift from Habitat for Humanity. Eaggie, is, of course perched up high on the pillow. He does not ride there, however, after the first leg of the trip to Edenton, when he tumbled off and bumped his little beak. Now, NanuBunny (the bear) holds him while the coach is moving.
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:18 PM Post #6454936
| An outside view from our first camping trip, this past weekend at Rocky Hock Campground - the picture includes our tow vehicle, my F-150, named "Tiny" (I did mention that we name everything, didn't I?):
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 23, 2009
10:28 PM Post #6454977
| It was a great first trip, and we enjoyed the entertainment provided by the campground. If you look at the last photo, you will see a large red barnlike structure in the background (over on the left). That is "David's New Red Barn". It is a great entertainment venue with a lot of tables, a great stage, and a super sound system. On Friday Nights, a local core group, and various invited musicians play country, bluegrass and Gospel music, and they have LOTS of dancing, both couples and line dancing. Entertainment on Saturday night varies, and this past Saturday it was karaoke night. (First time we've ever seen karaoke where everyone was REALLY GOOD!). Well, Eaggie has fallen asleep, and I think I'll go do the same!
Love to all,
NanuBunny (and Pa, and Eaggie, and Jayque, and Tiny, etc., etc., etc.) say Goodnight, ya'll! |
gardenwife
Newark, OH
(Zone 5b)
April 23, 2009
11:39 PM Post #6455260
| Oooh, your new mobile digs looks great, Bonnie. So does the part with the kitchen table bump out or where the two chairs are (or both?). Looks like you have plenty of room in there. The sofabed with its air mattress is a winner, I think. I've always thought air mattresses pretty comfortable, myself -- a lot better than those "beds" on sleeper sofas, like you said. |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
April 27, 2009
02:53 AM Post #6468879
| Bonnie...That is "uptown digs!!"...All your menagerie needs now is a Roadrunner...COME GET ME!!!! LOL Jo |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
April 28, 2009
10:50 PM Post #6477929
| Thanks, Jo, we'd LOVE to collect a roadrunner! Wish you were going to be at the RoundUp!
Blessings,
Bonnie |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
April 29, 2009
12:38 AM Post #6478289
| I may just surprise you...don't lock your door!! Jo |
CajuninKy
Inez, KY
(Zone 6a)
May 05, 2009
01:11 PM Post #6507611
| That's a really nice camper. You're going to enjoy it. I'm sure. |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 05, 2009
03:16 PM Post #6508363
| Checking in from work. Thanks, Cajun, we're really happy with it. We loved our other one, a used 26 ft. Jayco Jay Feather, but it had no place to sit. When we were on mission trips, it didn't matter, because we'd come back from a day of building or repairing houses and just crash. The sofa was a futon-type arrangement, very hard with a seat that tilted forward (so you felt like you were always sliding off) and no arms. The only other place to sit and read was the bed, and it had no headboard so there was nothing to lean against. I loved the interior - the wood was maple, and the colors were cranberry and tan, very cheerful and bright. In fact, I liked the colors a lot better than "new Jayque's", but having a place to sit and the extra room is just great for vacations on rainy days, or days when it's too hot or the mosquitoes threaten to carry you off. We're really looking forward to taking it to Prizer Point! Sure hope you and your DH can make it! |
CajuninKy
Inez, KY
(Zone 6a)
May 05, 2009
04:56 PM Post #6508790
| Ours isn't made for comfort but it's a refuge from the elements. Of course, it's a horse trailer so the manufacturer likely figures you'll be outside most of the time anyway with the horses. |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 06, 2009
08:56 AM Post #6511718
| Comfort is a relative thing. It's also age-related. Having had horses, I think there's great comfort in being able to go a few steps to pat some noses, and in knowing that your four-legged family members are nearby. Also having done both trail rides and horse shows, my recollection is that horse shows are either when it's cold and rainy or hotter than blue Hades with no shade. Anything can happen on a trail ride (including a dunk in a creek), and anything that shelters you from the elements is comfort, in my book. :-) I also think there is no such thing as an ex-horse person. I find that you can sell all your horses, and tack, and you still just about wreck the car watching them in a field. I take every opportunity that I can get to rub those velvet noses. How wonderful that you can have them with you at home and when you travel. I think your camper is a perfect arrangement for your lifestyle. How about some photos? I'm curious about the arrangement. |
CajuninKy
Inez, KY
(Zone 6a)
May 06, 2009
11:15 AM Post #6512347
| I'll have to take some of the interior. Here is the outside. It is parked at the barn. DH has to move the fenceline so we could make room for it. It needs a paint job bad. We bought it second hand and it needs a bit of work but it has been really great moving up from a 2 horse to a 3 horse with LQs. We had to do that when Knock started trail riding with us and we have never regretted it. The trailer had an awning on it but the wind took it off going down the road. We had never figured out how to unroll it. We will get another for it. Hopefully one with instructions. LOL 
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CountryGardens
Lewisville, MN
(Zone 4a)
May 06, 2009
12:48 PM Post #6512753
| I just finished putting new cabinets in a trailer. It was a 2 horse model with living quarters.
I man bought a new cook top & a new furnace as well.
His wife died a number of years ago, so he just loads the horses & takes off for parts unknown. Last summer he spent 4 weeks in the Black Hills, SD.
Bernie |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 06, 2009
01:20 PM Post #6512912
| Wow, Cajun, how long is that beastie? It looks perfect for your situation. I find that a lot more interesting than the current "toy haulers", although I'm sure my Harley-riding friends would disagree. Like you, I would prefer to ride something that only produces bio-degradable waste products. What's your tow vehicle? I would imagine with three horses in it and the LQ, you probably need a 3/4 - 1 ton truck. Looking forward to seeing pictures of the inside.
I know what you mean about the awning. We had that kind of awning on our old trailer and we hardly ever used it (and we had the instructions). It was just such a pain, that unless we were going to sit outside for a good long time, it was hardly worth the effort. The new one has an electric awning, with the Extend/Retract button just inside the trailer. Okay, so we're getting lazy in our old age... Hmmmm - wonder if you could retro-fit an electric one? ;-)
Bernie, having seen pictures of your beautiful cabinetry, I imagine that what you put in that trailer was a quantum improvement over the original cabinets. OMG, 4 weeks in the Black Hills - that sounds like a dream to me!
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roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
May 06, 2009
05:19 PM Post #6513762
| Bernie...He sounds just like the man I am looking for!! (I guess I could get used to the smell of horse poop!)...LOL Jo. |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 07, 2009
08:07 AM Post #6516206
| Hey, Bernie, maybe he'd like to come to the Kentucky Roundup. Does he have two horses? How do you feel about trail riding, Jo? ;-) |
CountryGardens
Lewisville, MN
(Zone 4a)
May 07, 2009
08:23 AM Post #6516248
| He has 2 horses.
His wife was from Metropolis, IL, so he is familiar with Ohio River Valley.
I don't think he is ready for a new lady in his life. Sorry,
Bernie |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
May 07, 2009
10:23 AM Post #6516822
| Just as well...I haven't "sat a horse" in many moons...LOL Jo |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 16, 2009
08:01 PM Post #6557606
| Sitting at North River Campground in Shawboro, NC, listening to the tree frogs serenading the lady tree frogs. We visited the Grandy Greenhouse and Farm Market today (beautiful strawberries, South Carolina peaches and lettuce that was picked a half hour before we bought it). The campground had a pig pickin' and a live country/bluegrass band, and we thought we'd post some pictures of the campground (one of the nicest we've ever been in), and Jayque. The sites are situated so that when you come out your door, you're not looking at your neighbor's sewer hose. The patios are concrete, as you can see, and the entire campground is beautifully landscaped. It gets better every year, and the owners really love what they do. I'd recommend it to anyone. Here's Jayque at his campsite: 
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 16, 2009
08:04 PM Post #6557616
| Here's a photo from the other side - you can see how the sites are landscaped.
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NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 16, 2009
08:05 PM Post #6557623
| Here's one across the lake at some of the other sites. There's a nice amount of green space between the patios.
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roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
May 16, 2009
08:40 PM Post #6557754
| How beautiful!
Don't you want to adopt me??? Please, pretty please?? Jo |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 18, 2009
01:21 PM Post #6565362
| Thanks, Jo! It really is a beautiful campground. Consider yourself adopted!
Bonnie |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
May 18, 2009
02:07 PM Post #6565622
| Thanks, Ma!! Jo Nanubunny. LOL |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 18, 2009
04:06 PM Post #6566119
| :-D !! |
Elena
Nashville, TN
(Zone 6b)
May 18, 2009
09:06 PM Post #6567526
| I want to be adopted also. Can't have you playing favorites can we? I am reminded of the Smother's Brothers routine about, "Mother always liked you best!" :>) |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
May 18, 2009
09:26 PM Post #6567645
| Elena...You're just afraid I'll be in line for more chocolate treats than you!!
I still think I can take you in a fair fight! Jo Nanubunny. |
Elena
Nashville, TN
(Zone 6b)
May 18, 2009
10:35 PM Post #6568082
| No way can you out-best me in the chocolate war. Don't kid yourself! I have been through too many of them. I am a seasoned chocolate warrior.
Elena Nanubunny |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 19, 2009
08:28 AM Post #6569287
| Now, you girls stop fighting or I'll have to hide the brownies! Elena, you are now officially adopted, too! Unlike the Smothers Brothers mom, I like you BOTH best! (Howzat for waffling? But hey, I like waffles, too!).
Love,
Nanubunny Nanubunny |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
May 19, 2009
09:13 AM Post #6569463
| Yes Ma'am. Jo Nanubunny
*if that Elena don't stay outta my way I'm gonna SING to her!!* |
Elena
Nashville, TN
(Zone 6b)
May 19, 2009
09:20 AM Post #6569485
| Nanubunny Nanubunny! That is a hoot!
Ya ha! I got adopted too! "Ya na na nah!" Hey, Mama, let's get some brownies and go rustic camping. Bet we can lose Jo that way! She can just sing all she wants out there with the wolves and cayotes. |
gardenwife
Newark, OH
(Zone 5b)
May 20, 2009
09:36 PM Post #6576869
| That looks really nice there. How cool that there are patios at each site, too. Still have room for more in your family? :) |
NanuBunny
Poquoson, VA
(Zone 8a)
May 21, 2009
07:57 AM Post #6578146
| Yup, the more the merrier! Consider yourselves adopted! |
Elena
Nashville, TN
(Zone 6b)
May 21, 2009
09:25 AM Post #6578404
| This is really beginning to be an EXTENDED family! I feel sorry for anyone in years to come trying to figure out the genealogy of the NanuBunny clan! |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
May 21, 2009
10:00 AM Post #6578567
| Well, at least Kimberley doesn't hog all the chocolates...like some I could name!! Hi Sis...Welcome. Jo Nanubunny |
