Then, he says,
Upon entering I notice that the
ORANGE SHAG CARPETING
is in almost perfect shape...
because it has always been covered by this:Cool! No need to replace something
that is just like new...(MyHero's idea)
Right? Wrong-o!
Can you say Pergo?
Ooooooh...what is THAT?
Well, that is a STOVE
cleverly disguised as a stainless
steel countertop.When you raise the lid you see this:Oh great-Now I can go on vacation
and COOK...just like I do at home.
Whoooeeeee-can it get any better than this?
Oh. yes. it. does. because
here is the countertop and under those two
little cut outs are two sinks.
Wow! I can COOK AND
wash dishes...What fun for me!Not to worry...Whilst I am
washing dishes I can watch TV
and use all those VCR tapes
that I have so thoughtfully packed away..
Did I know this day was coming?>(AND...while watching TV I can
pop my popcorn in the
handy-dandy Radiation leaking,
tumor curing MICROWAVE~
All this for no extra charge!Glancing to my right I see
a dinette-where I can serve
each gourmet meal I prepare.
This little beauty adroitly folds down
into a BED -just in case we have
company. I hope they are not tired
when I am hungry or we are gonna have
BIG problems!Straightway ahead of the dinette is
the passenger seat where
MyHero will ride...
because, if you remember,
I like to drive...
and he likes to ride.Notice how he has hidden the FOR SALE
sign under his chair?
We would not want anyone else to have
the chance to own this beauty!
I will sit here.
I will drive.
I will drive with
a brown bag over my head
until this baby is NOT orange.
Turning around we head down the hall.
Refrigerator is on the right-past the stove.
Are ya LOVING that wallpaper?
Honey-it ain't never gonna be
1975 again! It's gotta go!Put your sunglasses on cuz
next up are the COUCHES.
Now, I want you to remember something.
This is INSIDE a garage...
There are NO interior lights on in here.
Look at this baby GLOW!The back of this little honey flips up
to make a bunk bed above
the lower berth...
Speaking of which...
do you suppose any berth making went
on in here? Oh..I see...it's spelled
birth-English language is funny like that, huh?
But now that I have thought of it....eeeew
Spray those suckers with Lysol fast~
Walking straight down the hall we
walk into the bathroom!
I see this....What IS this?
I dunno...but I'm betting I can
spray paint this little gem white.
Oh! Now I see...how VERY ingenious.
A toothbrush...cup...toothpaste holder.
What? No used toothbrushes? Really?
On my immediate left is a
21 comments:
I'm a camper as you know so I can't wait to hear more stories and see more pics!!
Oh, you are so clever, love the tour of The Orange, I can't wait to see the Pearl!
Soooooooo funny Diana, I am gonna show my husband!!!!!!!! I love it!!!! Hope you are having a great day gorgeous lady!! Lots of love and hugs to you, from Lauraxxxx
Oh, Diana,
You made me laugh thru your entire post again! I had a Barbie Winnebago when I was little that looked alot like your Pearl! I am so lovin' that wallpaper! And hey, I hear that orange is making a BiG comeback (seriously, it is!!). I think you should give it a girly-shabby chic make over. I see crystal chandeliers, white panted everything (or pink,your choice!), and lots of toile, since I adore toile! And TheN you can come camping with us!!
Oh - that was a fantastic early morning laugh!
What about calling it the Great Pumpkin! Seriously, I would be changing out the carpet in the potty area ASAP. Who knows how many boys have missed their mark in there and then you as a girl will have to sit a little too close to that for comfort. It reminds me of the camper we had when I was young - well, because that was the in the late 60's. And we had a yellow bathtub!!!
I'd change out all the carpet, if it were my choice, as you know, I'm not a Carpet Queen, and yes, that wallboard is 70's chic, I'm not sure it is paper..
Now for the bathroom window, lol, I'd be putting something on it that would at least mute the picture of you mooning the world, lol.
Love ya sis!
Thank you for all the visits and sweet thoughts you leave at my Sea Cottage. You are going to have so much fun fixing her up. Did you know our Vintage Cottage Camper is named "The Pearl" after my great-grandma...I tell the story on my blog. We have to completely renovate ours too because of dry rot.
It's been so nice to have that tour of your Pearl, can't shake the image of people mooning from the bath!! lol
What fun you are going to have fixing that peach up. Leave it for awhile and that orange just might grow on you....lol....love the comfy driver's and passenger seats! Can't wait to see more! xoxo
I think you should just embrace the 1970's and run with it! You can pick up some VHS tapes at a yard sale and you'll be all set. You can watch gems like 'Smokey and the Bandit'. You's gonna have a lot of fun in that rolling Pearl!
Yup, that orange carpet and seats...makes my heart beat fast! LOL
Oh Diana....the pearl is gorgeous!
(I'm trying to encourage you, hon.)
You should get some platform shoes, and big bell-bottom hip huggers to go with Pearl. Big hoop earrings are in style, so they won't be hard to find. You need a pet rock for the window sill. Don't forget to wear bright blue eye shadow while you drive her. I think that should do it.
Debbie@houseatthelake
Hi Diana... Oh my you are sooo funny!!! It does have everything!! I never knew a bathtub was an option / but I am a bathtubb girl :-) I know you can make the rest lovely and I can't wait to watch!! When you pack movies pack only chick flicks after those dinners and dishes you'll deserve it!!! Oh yes.. I noticed You were the bus driver, no doubt the best tour guide around :-)
The paste wax was Howards citrus... burn your nose and give you a headache kind, run form it!! mine hit the trash can as soon as I finished :-)
Bella
You have the very best way of describing this pearl! It really has all of the comforts of home right there. I suppose I don't need to add any more compliments ~ i think you covered them all :)
Oh, I so needed this laugh at the end of a long day. You are so funny and yes orange was big in 1975 when we got married and we put orange counters in our first kitchen. Yep orange they were. I have been getting ready for a little vacation we leave on in the morning. Taking the laptop and hopefully will be able to check in and post some. Have a super Labor Day weekend!!
You've got to admit it wouldn't be near as much fun to describe her if she were already cute. I'm sure you're up to the challenge...let us see the after, please...
Oh Diana! She is a pearl! I have to say, I have been around a lot of campers and your Pearl is in the best shape I have ever seen for one her age! She was well taken care of for sure!
Take a look at my posts about our camper. We put laminate flooring in, reupholstered, painted and even painted the counter tops to look like laminate stone! I stained the cabinet doors again to make them look new and she is so sweet. I just love it!
Thanks again for all your encouraging words on our financial situation. I came over here for a good laugh!!
Oh the fun you and hubby will have rolling down the road in Pearly Girl! It's "togetherness" at its finest! We used to camp with 3 kids, a guinea pig, and a parakeet! Our "home away from home" was harvest gold...LOL
Now that was just a blast to the past. Thanks for that ride. I think. You crack me up, and I'll bet you made some pretty sweet memories in that orange pearl of yours! Looking forward to hearing more.
Oh my goodness. I bet you will see the Partridge family when you get this baby out on the road! Love it!
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