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laurentany	Posted - Jun 18 2013 : 7:31:26 PM Well, after looking for several years on and off, I finally brought home my very own vintage glamper yesterday. She is a 1975 14 foot Dutch Craft. She even has a bathroom! She is all original and needs some TLC and of course glamping up, but I am super excited to be her new momma! She has good solid bones, and I am so looking forward to this project. And I hope you are sitting down for this...I got her for FREE!!! Yes you read that right, she was FREE! Original owners passed away, and their children just wanted to find someone who would enjoy her as much as their parents did for years..and that someone happened to be ME! It was karma of being in the right place at the right time and I am SO grateful! Here are a few pictures of her And so the journey begins. Wish me luck! ~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403 View my New Blog: http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
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laurentany	Posted - Jul 07 2013 : 6:56:55 PM Ha ha ha--- cute name Sharon! I have a neat sign in the shape of a teacup- and it says: "The Cup and Saucer- Open from 6am serving Breakfast and Lunch Daily" SO- I was contemplating the name "The Cup and Saucer" . I kind of like that name- it sounds cute and small, like the trailer is, and it fits me because as you know I am an avid tea drinker. So, for now I am tossing that around to see if it continues to grow on me. Hugs, ~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403 View my New Blog: http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
Calicogirl	Posted - Jul 07 2013 : 5:46:02 PM Laurie, !!!!! Awesome!!!! It was definitely meant to be and free too? I am SO THRILLED for you and am heading over to see how you have fixer her up :) How about the Traveling Tea-Pot By His Grace, For His Glory ~Sharon
laurentany	Posted - Jul 06 2013 : 10:54:26 AM Thank you Jonni- Been havin fun cleaning her and re-decorating. I have a separate thread with the "after" pictures. I am very happy with the way she is turning out. Still don't have a name for her, but I'm working on that too. Suggestions welcome! Hugs, ~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403 View my New Blog: http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
FebruaryViolet	Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 09:55:48 AM What a lucky duck!!!! That's wonderful, Laurie! And, I'm rather partial to the interior since it's what our house looked like in 1975!!! Will be so cute, you have to post pics as you go! "Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..." The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon
ceejay48	Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 09:46:20 AM Ah, Ed . . . what a guy! Love him to death! CJ ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
IdahoShamrock	Posted - Jul 02 2013 : 08:34:36 AM Congratulations Laurie! How blessed to have a gift like her...and how nice for the givers to know you will love and cherish her like their parents did. I am looking forward to keeping up with your glamping efforts. Post lots of pictures, please! And enjoy every moment of the renovation. I keep thinking of how excited you were with the wall tent and how you wanted to show Ed...'you have to come see this!' and he says, "Noooo....I really don't...." Hahaha, has your hubby said that to you yet? Makes me laugh. We win them over a smile at a time, don't we? Farmgirl #2125 www.dustbincards.etsy.com
laurentany	Posted - Jun 30 2013 : 5:02:28 PM Thanks my friends! Nicole- she is not ready for the road (yet). My intention when I got her was to have her as my girl cottage/retreat in the back yard. I currently don't have a vehicle that can tow her (my minivan might be able to, but I don't have a hitch etc ....YET) LOL I have to break the boys in slowly here at home, as neither one of them are very fond of "camping" or glamping etc etc. We will see how things progress! Marly- Texas might be a bit too far of a hike with her, but perhaps someday I can make it there- after all- I've never been to Texas! Margo- YES I was blessed indeed when this camper came along Connie- you are not too far from me- you'll have to come for tea in her one night! You can see my other post with some of the "after" pictures. She is coming along nicely! Hugs, ~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403 View my New Blog: http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
Bear5	Posted - Jun 30 2013 : 4:38:48 PM Absolutely beautiful!!! I can see her coming to Texas. You are both welcome!! Happy for you. Big hugs. Marly "It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross
texdane	Posted - Jun 30 2013 : 2:49:40 PM Congrats! Ok. No excuse. Come pick me up, girlfriend. Lets go Glamping!, You drive...I'll cook? Hee hee. Nicole Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013 Suburban Farmgirl Blogger http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
Penny Wise	Posted - Jun 29 2013 : 2:41:56 PM laurie- oh my! you wereblessed! she sure looks like se has good bones! here i thought i could make myself happy with a tent and now- waaahhhhh... please keep posting about her!!! diane thx for posting your pinboard! i just HAD to follow you! Farmgirl # 2139 proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse ~~ counting my pennies; my dreams are adding up!~~
jpbluesky	Posted - Jun 27 2013 : 12:50:18 PM Looks almost like brand new. They certainly took good care of it! Lucky you! I think I would leave most of the vintage 70's look, It is for real. Farmgirl #31 www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com Psalm 51: 10-13
naturemaiden	Posted - Jun 27 2013 : 02:02:23 AM Laurie, that is AWESOME!!!!! please keep us posted on the progress. How exciting! Connie http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Handcrafted Soap & Candles http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -Filled with everything I love! http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ - FOR SALE: Vintage Sewing Machines, Parts, Crafts and more.
missusprim	Posted - Jun 25 2013 : 05:54:39 AM Good lawdy, but I don't think I'd sleep at night for thoughts of how to fix it up would surely keep me awake! Good find - and with a bathroom to boot. Heaven on wheels... Farmgirl Sister #2984 "Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
laurentany	Posted - Jun 24 2013 : 2:09:39 PM Thanks Nini! Its so darn hot and humid here that I haven't been able to bring myself to stay in the trailer long enough to paint. Maybe after dinner tonight I can get started. although I hate to drag everything out for painting just for a little while, only to have to quit and clean it all up again. Decisions Decisions....LOL. Other than that we did more work on the roof to make sure it is watertight- fingers crossed there! I will be sure and update/post pictures as work progresses. Again- any input or suggestions from any of you "seasoned" trailer gals is welcome. Hugs, ~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403 View my New Blog: http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
Ninibini	Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 7:21:27 PM OOOOOOOOO! Laurie! It was just MEANT to be!!! Congratulations! And I love, love the fabric! Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! Hugs - Nini Farmgirl Sister #1974 God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
laurentany	Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 7:03:55 PM LOL- I'll do my best for you CJ! My Uncle put me on the same mission here in NY to find one just like mine for him! I did find a pop up on craigslist for just $250 that looked decent in the pictures, but he wants a hard sided one. I am still in awe that I actually own this and got it for FREE. Still doing the happy dance! Hugs, ~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403 View my New Blog: http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
ceejay48	Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 4:38:11 PM Hey, Laurie, I have a suggestion . . . find a FREE one for me too! :D CJ ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
laurentany	Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 3:43:14 PM Thanks fellow glampers!!! I am ALREADY having so much fun with her. I've been cleaning her, and stripping her of her cushions, curtains etc. My Dh keeps teasing me with how happy this lil trailer is making me already. Today I went to the RV store and had to get the "adapter" plug (from 30amp to 15 amp) so that I can plug her in. Came home, ran the extension cord out from the shed to her and VOILA! All of the lights/outlets etc work! YAY. I am not really savvy with some of the other workings, and want to have someone who knows what they are looking at/doing with her before I try things like the the stove etc. My wheels are spinning faster than I can keep up! LOL But, boy is it fun! I have to keep telling myself, one step at a time Laurie. Thanks again for all of the encouragement and if anyone has any suggestions, ideas etc- please pass them on! Hugs, ~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403 View my New Blog: http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
Rosemary	Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 12:32:32 PM Oh that's sensational! Is that a gas oven? Yay! You're going to have a ball in that rig. I'm jealous! :)
ceejay48	Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 10:58:06 AM Laurie, Looking good and I love your fabric choice! You go girl! Happy for you . . . CJ ..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 10:27:33 AM Laurie, How exciting and how wonderful it was free! You got a real gem there! Maybe you should name her Gem! Go to Pinterest and search for Vintage Campers or Glamping and be ready to spend a couple of hours drooling and getting ideas. You can also then pin them to your own board! Here is my Glamping Board to start you off http://pinterest.com/dianevh/glamping/ http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am. I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
katmom	Posted - Jun 21 2013 : 10:46:25 PM hey Laurie.... 'Let the FUN Begin!' SO excited for you.... having a trailer is awesome! I luv hanging out in mine, with akitty or 2, just relaxing, read a magazine or even just nap in it... I have even found the hub's in there a time or two, napping! Like Doctor Suess said. "Oh the Places you'll Go! and the Places you'll See!." Have sooooo much fun with your new/old PlayHouse on Wheels! hugz >^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
laurentany	Posted - Jun 21 2013 : 8:51:18 PM Well, today I worked on making sure the roof is watertight. I got a spray waterproofing made by Rustoleum, that you can spray in all the nooks and crannies/seams around vents etc. it goes on and dries clear so you don't really even see it. Kinda cool! We also picked out our color scheme ( my daughter and I). Below is the fabric we are doing our dinette cushions in. The picture shows it more of a blue, when in fact the background is really a really pretty aqua. The material is actually quilted and really nice! It looks kind of vintage, and I LOVE it! We got Home Depot to color match paint from the fabric using the aqua and the pinkish rose color for accents. Wheels are spinning and work is beginning! ~Laurie "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister#1403 View my New Blog: http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
jan49829	Posted - Jun 21 2013 : 4:26:23 PM Kristina, I have never heard of Fort Custer. It must be in lower Michigan. We live in Upper Michigan, closer to Wisconsin. We are a long way from Ohio. Too bad, I would love to meet you some day. Janet Farmgirl Sister #3340 http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com http://Jan49829.etsy.com
FieldsofThyme	Posted - Jun 21 2013 : 04:43:01 AM Laurie, I came to take a look via your e-mail. Love it! That kind of luck is amazing. Janet, I'm not far from you. How far is Fort Custer from you? Just in case Hubby finds us a family camper. Farmgirl Sister #800 My Life: http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/ Recycle Ideas: http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/ Our Family Store: http://roosterscrowfarm.blogspot.com/

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