Aug07
Almost a “Coastie…”
OK, it’s official – I’m a loner. It seems I enjoy traveling and relax more when I’m “on my own.” That doesn’t mean that I don’t seek out people on the road – it’s just nice not to be a the mercy of a group schedule.
So, today I’m in beautiful Bend, Oregon at the Senior Center. I figure since I can’t stop time, I’d better enjoy all of the myriad benefits offered to those “older” adults. There’s a free pizza and salad lunch today with dancing afterwards. At the moment, I’m enjoying the free WiFi as I edit photos and post to you all here. 
Did you know that you can go to McDonald’s and order a senior coffee for 50 cents? However, I’m still looking for a bar that gives a senior discount on Margarita’s. 
My friend Terrie has dubbed the experience of being on the Oregon Coast as being a “coastie.” I’m not there yet, but plan to be in a few days.
Speaking of Terrie, I was feeling somewhat “depressed” that I’ve had some repair “challenges” since I’ve left Las Cruces. However, I now realize that owning an RV of any sort can be a financial “cash cow.” Let’s see…
1. New rear RV ladder and fixed center vent in Grand Junction, CO. – $200.00
2. Repaired brake lights and rewired rear light fixtures in Longmont, CO. – $161.00
3. Rock chip shattered passenger vent window in RV to be repaired in Bend, OR. – ?
3. Mysterious wire dragging from rear of RV (turned out to be “tow light cord”) cut and capped in Bend, OR. – $43.00
I also had to have a gear changed out on my bike (and a kickstand) for $50.00, and I lost my sun hat (had another) in Cheyenne.
Traveling can be expensive… 
However, I’m healthy and happy and enjoying the summer.
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We know what you mean about repairs…. we had to repair our slide out and even with the partial warranty it costs us several hundred $$$$! The Chuck’s truc was wearing the left front tire funny, we went to check and found out the truck needed new shocks… another couple hundred $$$$ but we figure still cheaper than sticks and bricks!
OK, I have no right to complain now. I hope your repairs are all done for awhile!
Living in a sticks and bricks home is expensive also…. I have a broken window to fix… a plumber on the way to fix a outside leaking faucet….. yadda yadda yadda. The big difference is the change of scenery and on the road you always are trying out new service people. It seems that whatever you call home it needs upkeep. At least you are limited to the number of things you can haul around that need upkeep!
I love the Oregon coast….. I’m sure you will love it too!
I’m not fulltiming – I still have a home in Las Cruces. It’s like “double duty” to keep up with the repairs. At least I tell myself the motorhome is paid for and I don’t have that expense!
I’m glad you’re having a good time. I fully understand about being a loner and it’s not as bad as people say it is.
darrell
Thanks Darrell – no, being a “loner” has it’s perks!
Ack!!! Double duty is hard to take when you have repairs on both to keep up with. I guess that there is a high cost for having this much fun! You certainly have a right to be upset when the unexpected repairs pile up. I have found for me that limiting the ‘things’ that go wrong by limiting the stuff and then adjusting my expectations (things will go wrong) has helped me let go of the frustration. I set aside a fund to deal with the repairs that I add to monthly. It helps to let go of the sting of necessary repairs.
Glad that you have found a way to make it work.
It’s all part of being on the road…
I LOVE that building photo.
How “old” is “senior”? I never thought of using a senior center. I have, however, often ordered senior coffees and used that free wifi. They never offered me pizza or salad, though.