Introducing.......Roadrunner Rudy

For the past almost 3 years, I've been on a mission to get some type of RV, camper, etc.  After a few test trials and finally purchasing my own van, I'm ecstatic to finally have my very own, self-converted minivan camper.

I'm looking forward to many trips with her.

I have been accumulating items over the past few years for my "build".  From my previous test trials I had my camp stove and fuel, some storage compartments, my camping toilet and litter, and other odds and ends.

I did buy a new cot, so I could keep my other one as a guest bed.  I found this six pack of wood-like foam squares at a thrift store last year for only $1.  I'd say it was my greatest find.

I prettified my camping toilet by placing it inside of my old collapsible laundry basket.

I'd been struggling trying to figure out how I could add a sink.  Well, bingo boingo, I came up with the perfect solution.  I found this pretty little baby at the Habitat ReStore.  And thanks to my friend, Erv, he hooked up the cutout for my steel bowl.  The rest was simple, well a bit challenging, but simple in theory.

I've been studying YouTube videos, Pinterest posts, van life blogs, etc. in an effort to get the best ideas and designs.  And I think it paid off for me.....

I just need to add some velcro strips to close the gaps.

I used a lace table cloth as a 'bug screen' for my side door.

My Wagan 12v cooler and Schumacher power bank/jump starter.

I hope to do a video tour soon.  I'm so pleased and excited with the near final results.  I have just a few more touch ups to do, and she'll be ready.

March Madness 2020

March Madness is usually associated with NCAA basketball.  While that still holds true, March 2020 had a totally different kind of madness.

Coronavirus, aka COVID-19, decided to emerge with a vengeance.  Since I don't follow the news as much as I should, I don't even know where it started-either China or Italy.  I do know or believe that it isn't new, since it's been on Lysol cans for some time.  However, this year is its year to wreak havoc, causing a national toilet paper shortage.  We're supposed to be quarantining ourselves, which is uber difficult for me.

Church has been held only via streaming.  I'll now be working from home beginning 3.23, which may not be a bad thing.  I can now wear jeans everyday.

Someone's car at Wal-Mart with the back seat full of toilet paper.

Empty toilet paper shelves at Wal-Mart on 3.12.20.

A different angle of the empty shelves.

Prior to this, we attended Wildin' Out at the PNC Arena on Wednesday, March 11. 

I had some laughs, but I got in a little nap during Micheal Blackson's set.

 On February 22, a dear friend's daughter transitioned due to a car accident.  On March 22, we honored her by sending pink flowers down the river at her fave spot at Eno River State Park.

The pink specs are the flowers floating along the river.