I haven't had a lot of time to compose my thoughts and share what's happening on our new adventure.
I love being close to the ocean! I really like our new employer. I love the fact that the grocery stores here have incredible gluten free selections!
The park . . . . rustic is a kind word. Our rig is a 97 . . . . I think it's the newest rig here. I realize how truly blessed that Bob and I are able to live the life we do and have our health. I was not sure I wanted to stay . . . and I still have my doubts (Jeff & Berta offered to help us move back to Wa. in the Spring). Most of the residents seem very nice - but very down on their luck, disabled, or ? There are a lot of senior citizens in here that live in conditions that make me want to cry and I understand why the owners turn a "kind eye". It is a far cry from the millionaire class at the golf course . . . we are making sure that we keep everything locked up, at least until we feel more comfortable with the residents. There used to be a lot of druggies in here and they have all been evicted.
The owners have gone out of their way to accommodate us and make sure that we are comfortable. I have a business cell phone, a "nice" RV site, extra storage space, they are installing broadband internet and a land line for us - at their expense. 2nd day I got keys, combinations, a laptop, CC swiper for the cell phone, and all the necessary passwords and accounts. We have a view of the river through the evergreens and the dumpy trailers. As rough and decrepit as 90% of these rigs are . . . most of them have Christmas decoration!
Bonus points . . . my desk looks out onto the Alsea River. Although we haven't seen them yet, there are elk, river otters (and baby otters!), and lots of different ducks and birds. Beaches are close! Now to find doctors and explore all the things there are around here (including bead stores, crafty places, harbors, etc) We are not quitters so we will see how much of a difference we can make! Karin said we would fit right in . . . I don't want to fit right in, I want to be an example!
I love being close to the ocean! I really like our new employer. I love the fact that the grocery stores here have incredible gluten free selections!
The park . . . . rustic is a kind word. Our rig is a 97 . . . . I think it's the newest rig here. I realize how truly blessed that Bob and I are able to live the life we do and have our health. I was not sure I wanted to stay . . . and I still have my doubts (Jeff & Berta offered to help us move back to Wa. in the Spring). Most of the residents seem very nice - but very down on their luck, disabled, or ? There are a lot of senior citizens in here that live in conditions that make me want to cry and I understand why the owners turn a "kind eye". It is a far cry from the millionaire class at the golf course . . . we are making sure that we keep everything locked up, at least until we feel more comfortable with the residents. There used to be a lot of druggies in here and they have all been evicted.
The owners have gone out of their way to accommodate us and make sure that we are comfortable. I have a business cell phone, a "nice" RV site, extra storage space, they are installing broadband internet and a land line for us - at their expense. 2nd day I got keys, combinations, a laptop, CC swiper for the cell phone, and all the necessary passwords and accounts. We have a view of the river through the evergreens and the dumpy trailers. As rough and decrepit as 90% of these rigs are . . . most of them have Christmas decoration!
Bonus points . . . my desk looks out onto the Alsea River. Although we haven't seen them yet, there are elk, river otters (and baby otters!), and lots of different ducks and birds. Beaches are close! Now to find doctors and explore all the things there are around here (including bead stores, crafty places, harbors, etc) We are not quitters so we will see how much of a difference we can make! Karin said we would fit right in . . . I don't want to fit right in, I want to be an example!
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!