Here are some of the items I am looking for that are important to ME!
I want a large refrigerator. They are almost all very shallow so what looks like a nice normal unit really is half sized or smaller. The double door units are about 12 cubic feet. That is small but bigger that the small ones!
I want STORAGE! Lots and lots of cupboards and closets. The more the better! All the bedrooms have a nice closet but some have more drawers than others, some have a small linen closet and some have at least one night stand with drawers.
I want a washer and a dryer!! I have spent too much of my life in laundromats. I even wrote a whole blog posting about laundromats during our last cruise - you can read it by clicking HERE. Many of the larger units have the hook up all ready for a washer/dryer - but you sacrifice a closet.
A large shower. We can do with a small one as we had that on our boat but a big one for Kirby would be nice.
I would really like to have a desk where my computer lives all the time. Most units don't have that; instead they have big entertainment centers which are not important to me at all. And they have "fireplaces" (electric heaters) that may be important later...I just don't know.
I would like a queen bed. So many already have a king sized bed. We are not used to a king, don't have the bedding for it and need the space in the room for our dog, Jake. (no, he does not sleep in the bed with us)
I want a pretty kitchen with lots of cupboards. There are many configurations but my favorite is a U-shape.
So, the shopping continues. Who knows what we will end up with. I know I won't get everything on the list and I will have to decide what is most important. And I will have to let Kirby have a little input on the decision...well, maybe!
I have realized that RV park rates go down this time of year so it really would be fun to have our new home to play in on the weekends. Just have to find that perfect home!
I really hear ya, girlfriend. Some of the deluxe suites we saw were jaw dropping gorgeous. It's not an easy decision. I wanted everything in the 5th wheel put into the motorhome! I was just dreaming and wishing. Can't wait to see the winner. You guys are going to have a fabulous next chapter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a hard choice. BUT they are ALL beautiful! It will be like house hunting, once you walk into "the ONE", you will know it. I think you made the best choice in getting a 5th wheel over a motor home. The fact that you can "unhook" and have a truck free of the trailer, has so many advantages. My mom and dad in their senior years owned a motor home, which they LOVED....but it was hard for them maneuvering around in the towns they wanted to spend some time in with the motor home, and another thing...if the motor home broke down..your living facilities went with it until it was fixed.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and Kirby, that you are so close to the next chapter in your life, and that you both are after the same goal, and are tremendously excited about it.
I'll be following closely, and hope "the ONE" reveals itself soon!
May as well ask for a dishwasher while you are at it. If you have a washer/dryer you won't need all the closet space, you'll be able to carry fewer clothes because you can wash them whenever you want.
ReplyDeleteAre you going to give up your house and just live in the 5th wheel on the road?
Oh Suzie & Kirby, This just looks heavenly and so exciting to start on another journey of your life!! I am so excited for you. Larry retired on the 8th of October but our journey has taken us to Minnesota on a small parcel of 5 acres and lots of woods and a 4 year old home close to our daughter and grandsons. There is no question I will miss San Diego dearly but after my stroke and Larry's retirement we just couldn't afford to be away from the family any longer. Sure will miss having the chance to see you Suzie!! Safe Travels. Cathy
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