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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
 Posted - May 19 2015 : 12:04:57 PM
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My daughter had this little camp stool that belonged to her grampa (my hubby's dad) that he carried when out and about. He used a label maker to put his name on it (the green labels on the legs) and my daughter said they needed to stay there.
She thought I could make it more "girlie" and "glamper-ish" so I did.
I had some heavy natural duck fabric that I used for the backing on this seat cover. The top is part of a skirt made from natural colored linen-type fabric. The trim went all the way around the skirt about six inches up from the hem. A friend had given me a bag of what she thought was fabric, which turned out to be a lot of partially unassembled clothing items, which included this skirt.
I thought it perfect for this still. I made a "tube" that just slips over the legs and over the green canvas seat which is sewn on and in still good condition.
It works for girlie glamping that way, but take off the "tube" and it can be a regular non-feminine camp stool and if the "tube" gets dirty it can be laundered.
Will make a great addition to our glamping gear for extra seating, since our glamper trailer is quite small!
CJ
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..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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2015 : 1:14:25 PM
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Got the lettering of her name in the mail today. Will put that on soon.
Right now, gotta go change the plug on the cord for lights (tail/brake/turn) so I can use the premanufactured extension to plug her in to the Envoy! Picked up the extension and plug end yesterday, but when I got home realized that I had gotten the wrong plug end and had to go back for the right one . . 
Always an adventure!
..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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2015 : 3:01:55 PM
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How about this? Decal made by another Sprite owner. Decided I wanted one so folks know the "Reiver's Rest" is a Sprite! They are manufactured by Caravans International, a company originally started in the UK, but did have a plant in Indiana for a few years which is where our little glamper was built . . 1971.
CJ
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..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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on May 26 2015 3:03:52 PM |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2015 : 8:03:38 PM
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Really fun to have a label CeeJay. Your camper looks so nice after you put all that work into it.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2015 : 4:52:03 PM
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She gor her name applied today . . . on the back up over the clearance lights. I'll put it over the front clearance lights as well.
Also got a minor remodel job that makes storage space more accessible . . . details later.
The hitch insert is ready with it's brand new ball . . .
Gettin' there!
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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2015 : 4:18:07 PM
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Pics posted later but . . . (tease, tease)
I repurposed a metal Stanley thermos into a more beautiful function. (It no longer worked to keep anything hot or cold) It's sorta the right shade of green to go with our glamper!
AND . . . finishing a little "remodel" to allow for more accessible storage space.
..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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on May 31 2015 4:18:47 PM |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2015 : 8:41:51 PM
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Can't wait to see those pictures CeeJay. You gals are having entirely too much fun!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6914 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6914 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2015 : 07:45:50 AM
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Now everyone will know who's going down the road. Love it.
Have a blessed day, Sara ~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2015 : 2:02:51 PM
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A Stanley thermos bottle that no longer keeps anything hot or cold. It does hold liquid so I decided it could be a flower vase for our Reiver's Rest glampsite. Little bit of lace, a few little silk flowers, couple vintage buttons, grosgrain ribbon with some glue and Mod Podge! The flowers in it are silk, but it will work for fresh as well. Going to use a solar light in the cup/lid for a little lighting!
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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2015 : 4:06:50 PM
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Really cool re-purposing CeeJay. It sure looks prettier than an ugly old thermos. Celebrate with getting your favorite flowers. Happy Glamping!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2015 : 6:38:30 PM
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In the "Reiver's Rest" there is a twin size bed and there never had been a dinette area that makes into a bed. Under the bed is a hinged lid that opens up into the open area under the bed but it is very difficult to lift and access that area without COMPLETELY unloading everything off! Soooo, I decided to open up the front to allow access to that area under the bed that is easier to get to. Removed a section of paneling, painted the framework and using a Battenburg lace valance fashioned a curtain cover for the opening. I glued and stapled Velcro (hook side)on the wood and sewed the other piece of Velcro across the top of the valance. It can be removed to launder if necessary, etc.
Now we can slide things into this area, making more storage in the trailer.
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..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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2015 : 8:46:42 PM
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Beautiful!!!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2015 : 8:11:13 PM
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Got her hitched up today . . YAY!
I drove her out the drive and down the road and back . . YAY!
There is an issue with a tire/wheel that we have to resolve . . . WAAAAAAAA!
The "Reiver's Rest" is sitting on the concrete slap and we'll be trying to figure out what's going on tomorrow . . . I'm praying!
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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2015 : 5:19:58 PM
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Boy have I learned a lot about wheels/rims and tires in the process of getting this little trailer on the road. GOOD GRIEF!!
This trailer was manufactured by Caravans International, which is a company that originally started building trailers in the UK in the 50s. Then they opened a plant in Indiana in the late 60s, early 70s. Mine was built at this US plant, it's a 1971 model.
BUT, the wheels they use were the same as the ones made in the UK and the bolt pattern is very different than anything available on USA made trailers . . . what a conundrum! Do you think I can find any the right size . . . nope! Not yet anyway.
So, the problem was that the wheel on one side was different than the original ones on the other side and the spare rack. The bolt pattern was right but the offset was too wide so the tire was rubbing on the frame! ACK!!!!
We took the spare off (original wheel and right one) and put it on where this wheel was and it doesn't rub the frame. Whoever bought that wheel wasn't paying attention to the offset dimension and the tire is brand new.
So, I was able to take her on another spin in the neighborhood (rural area) and it was very different . . . no smell of rubber burning and no funny noises. She followed me very well and I was tickled pink to have her out.
I'm in my 60s and this is a NEW experience for me . . . that of driving something that was pulling a trailer. I've driven all kinds of things all over the USA but never pulled a trailer . . . kinda intimating!
When my hubby asked about backing it up and I said, "nope, not right now . . . I have to take this one step at a time. That's why the campsites I chose are pull-through sites!"
..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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Jun 09 2015 5:20:26 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2015 : 8:00:03 PM
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Hey Cj,,, Kuddos to you sista! Baby steps,,, getting comfortable to the 'feel' of towing and familiar to any sounds that don't sound right...
As for backing up, if you need to back up left, cut your wheel to the right and vis versa.. If you know (friends with) any Truckers,, ask for backing up lessons.... as well as driving tips... who better to teach you...
Before you know it, you'll be cruising down the Hi-way, Dean Martin CD in the player and a basket of junk food in the passenger seat... oh wait, that would be me! lolol!
hugz
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 07:16:23 AM
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CJ My truck driver gave up on teaching me how to back up Good luck.
XoXoDiana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13618 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13618 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 07:54:46 AM
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Hey Gracie and Diana . . . good to hear from you, my friends.
I'm not going to try to learn to backup right now. All this stuff has been enough stress to last for a month or so. My hubby is good at it and can do it, but he can also guide me. He's already been very helpful.
I'm just glad it's short, small and lightweight!
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 heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 08:49:38 AM
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I'm so proud for you, CJ! Yes, I'm smiling as I type.
Farmgirl sister #3926
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