My departure date is approaching- July 14–but work is so busy (Vacation Bible School, etc) I barely have time to write about my preparations and plans. This past week I hosted 4 wonderful young adult VBS counselors at my house. Now that they are gone, its time to tie up all the work loose ends and finish personal preparations.

Tango needs prep too! Yesterday he got all his shots and a health certificate, in case I decide to leave him in doggie day care while traveling. Today he went to his groomer and is all clean and free of remaining winter fur (easier on the camper housekeeping). I can check Tango off the to-do list.

Other items on the List:

1. I have about an hour of sewing left for the Woman Cave project. I can’t believe I am almost finished there. I will certainly post pics. On July 12 and 13, I am having an Open House (Open Camper) so friends and church folks can take a tour of my space while traveling. Will get photos then. If you are local, come on by that Saturday evening or Sunday after church.

2. A friend is going to solder my solar wires onto the charge controller. They keep popping off.

3. Pack food, clothes, dog food, camera, gear etc.

4. Reorganize the van. This is BIG. I need to have a bed and cooking stuff in the tow vehicle for quick overnights while en route to my longer stops.I also have to fit in my inflatable boat, solar panel and folding bike. Pics coming for that too.

I already have all the gear I need. I have been slowly accumulating everything over this past winter. In fact, I probably have more than I need. I also have crafting stuff packed up.

Countdown is still ticking away- T-minus 11 days and counting.

By the way, the mini trip to Denver was awesome. I navigated just fine with the camper through Denver traffic. Kerry’s graduation was in the Coors Auditorium in Golden and was beautiful.

New graduate, middle

Kerry, left

Smiling, middle back

Shiny fireman’s badge–every young boy’s dream

Bagpipes, ceremony opening