a bread dough brooch made by my
mother, she is like a warm hug. However,
what has been the most rewarding
after finishing her and posting interior
shots onto social media, has been the
wonderful feedback from others. Many
online “friends” have sent me gifts for
her! I have treasured all of them, because
they are the pieces which make The Hive
so special. Some gifts, like vintage bee
brooches, started me on the hunt for
more! They can be found all throughout
the interior clinging to the curtains.
When the weather was bad, I worked on
the fun “pretties”. I made pillows from
scrap, made buntings, reupholstered the
cushions using drop cloths (the back bed
cushions upholstered with a thrift store
tablecloth), sewed curtains, searched
thrift stores for “goodies” and polished
hardware. Most of all, her scheme/theme
just evolved (and still is). She is made of
moments, and moments are what matter.
August 2015, and registered with her
vintage 1961 lisence plate, she was finally
ready for her maiden voyage. I originally
planned to do it closer to home, but our
local campground was under water. So, it
was time to put my pulling (and backing)
skills to use. I knew it was going to be just
a little more challenging the the parking
lot I had practiced in. An hour and a half
later, I set up in a sweet spot in a State
Park. I picked the hottest day in August
too! I think the temps reached 103 that
afternoon. My son and daughter joined
me after they got off work. All systems
were go! The propane stove and light, the
AC (thank the Lord), everything! The three
of us, and two dogs slept snug as a bug
and cool as could be! Even though I had
told my son when we first got the trailer,
that she only “slept one”, I was glad I had
them along to share in this first trip out!
Now, it is just me, rolling solo. I camp, I
Glamp, I have wonderful adventures. I
have met so many wonderful people.
People who were strangers, but now I
count as friends. The Hive is a big hit
wherever she goes. Folks are always
interested in her story or want to peek
inside, and I am more than happy to give
them a tour and her life story. Having a
vintage trailer is a magnet! It has also
taught me that I can do things I have never
done before. It has built self confidence
and self-esteem, and it has made me
feel like a kid again . . .like those early
camping adventures I took as a child with
my family.
What is there NOT to like about having a
vintage trailer? I havent figured that one
out yet.
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