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Re: For those who complain about LD's decor
Reply #25 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105018
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"At the Grand Caravan, in Cheyenne, there was a MB owned by a couple named Rene (the Gadabout Bohemian) and David... the entire interior had been completely reworked into a gypsy wagon."
 I've posted a few pictures in an album called "David and Rene's colorful midbath." As I recall, Rene was the prime mover behind this redecoration effort, the most extensive I've ever seen in a Lazy Daze. The rig was David's, however, and when they separated a few years back, he kept it. Unfortunately, I lost touch with them, I don't know what has become of the rig or David and Rene since then.
 Like Larry, I wouldn't have decorated my own rig this way... but it was a wonderfully warm, rich, and friendly environment that suited them perfectly. If nothing else, it stands as an inspiration, reminding us all that we don't have to put up with plain-vanilla factory decor if we don't want to. All it takes is courage and a paintbrush! :-)

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Here I am!!  I still read the digests religiously and miss the vagabond life.  The Lazy Daze has been sitting in storage for most of the last 2 years while I am doing some computer contracting at the Census Bureau in MD.  This is where I worked before I went fulltiming for about 5 years in 2002, and I knew enough people to get back in with the hole in my resume'.  I'm just about to the point where my finances and resume' are back in order and I need to figure out what I want to do with the next part of my life ( I'm still only 42; well 43 in a couple weeks! ).
 A small correction/addition:  I started out with a barely used 2002 26.5IB that was great for me and Chopper, my springer spaniel.  But when Rene' and her 2 dogs joined me, there was just no room.  After ordering a new 2004 National RV Dolphin 34' class A, we refused to take delivery of it because it had numerous flaws.  A $4k lesson, but obviously the right decision especially now that they are out of business.  We bought the 2000 MB together in 2004 and sold the IB to a nice couple from NY.  Rene' was ( is ) a nester of epic proportions, and I gave her free rein to customize the interior.  Wow, what was I thinking....?  While many of the customizations are nice and make better use of spaces, some of them are not to my taste either.  I think I was consulted, but I suppose my opinions weren't all that strong.  I haven't changed very much, but then again I haven't used it much since we split and I bought out her side.
 It was fun to watch peoples' expressions during the open house at the Grand Caravan.  We had well over a 100 people come through ( Rene' had a guest book ).  Some people were just blown away and loved it, while others had bugged-out eyes and "oh my God" expressions!
 I plan to take the LD out for her first extended trip in 2 years in September.  I am planning on taking 3-4 weeks off from work and traveling down the east coast; visiting some friends and family and getting in some beach time.  I still need to replace the 7 year old tires and get an overall checkup, fluid changes, etc.  I am sure it will be real hard to come back to this cubicle and the DC area.... it's entirely possibly I might be re-starting the fulltime lifestyle.  I've kept my life real simple here so it wouldn't take much!
 Hopefully I'll see some of you out there again.  I'll try to put a few more pictures of the interior in the photos sections.

David
Re: For those who complain about LD's decor
Reply #26 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105019
It's good to hear from you, David, and especially good to hear that you'll be able to venture out on the road soon.
 LOL at "nester of epic proportions!" I can vividly recall when I first saw Rene's handiwork, IIRC it was at a Northeast group GTG in Burlington.  Indeed, it's a very personal work of art. Perhaps you've noticed the recent thread about primer and repainting. In your case, some 100-grit sandpaper must also go on the shopping list.
 I have all my LD work done by a mechanic in MD, since my daughter moved down there; it's an excuse to stay with her for a while!

Joanne (usually) in Boston NE-44
Re: For those who complain about LD's decor
Reply #27 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105023
It was great to hear from you, David... I hope to cross paths with you again someday! :-)

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Please report David sightings
Reply #28 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105043
David - please share when you'll be where - Some of us Newbies want to have a look!

Cathi
Re: Please report David sightings
Reply #29 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105044
David, I recommend that you install a turnstyle and charge 25 cents, you'll get gas money out of it. On second thought, based on the Burlington experience, perhaps timed tickets would work better,

Joanne
 
Re: Please report David sightings
Reply #30 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105053
I love this idea.  25 cents is very reasonable.

Cathi

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David, I recommend that you install a turnstyle and charge 25 cents, you'll get gas money out of it. On second thought, based on the Burlington experience, perhaps timed tickets would work better,

Joanne