Rv Journey Update: From Corpus Christi back home to Cave Creek, AZ

Hello All! Just an update to my rv event: At noon (4-5-2018) I arrived home to Cave Creek! I drove the rental car nearly 1200 miles since mid afternoon yesterday (4-4-2018). My on-the-job training driving to many art shows kicked in to keep the pace. Just me and the truckers. After a week in hotels, and a lot of waiting, calling, and emailing, I decided to go home. Sylver Gypsy will be fine. Thankfully, she is not totaled. But several and separate inspections, and adjustments, and repairs are needed. Dodge, Winnebago, and a body shop all need to be involved. So it takes time. I was given an $ allowance to use for a rental car, and hotel in the meantime, but that can be eaten up easily and quickly. I will fly back to Corpus Christi once things are wrapped up. In the meantime, I'll be catching up at home, and resting up too. Thank you all for your support, and encouragement. I hope to resume my travels very soon!!!!! 

 On my way home I stopped in to Oasis hospital (Phoenix) to visit my sister, who had a knee replacement. She is doing very well, and I was happy to at least have the untimely opportunity to see her.

 BTW: Jo Jo is fine too! He entered our house, after nearly 4 weeks of travel, and its like he didn't miss a beat. The kitties were there to greet us, but they didnt seem to care, lol. Later on, they came around sniffing, and curious, and in their own way seemed to say....."hi there.... I remember you....welcome home... now feed us....

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  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2018 at 2:13 PM

    Hi Sylvia! It's Tiara
    I'm so sorry your trip had to be cut short! But I am so glad that you made it home safely! I know that whole incident must've been very scary. :/
    Hope you can get back on the road soon

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