The Eagle has Landed (okay,,,let's make that "Isl@nd Girl" has landed)!

mickietucs

Hi Everyone. First I want to give a big shout out to everyone on the forum. Many of you increased my knowledge about T@Bs substantially and although I now need to get several trips under my belt to pay it forward, I was able to order not only my new home, but added some essentials (fridge fan, spare tire mount on tongue, battery cut-off switch) prior to picking her up. But today was the day! This has been a dream in the making (I think I've been reading the forum for at least a year or so).  I spent quite a bit of time in Phoenix this morning (including having the decal put on), driving her back to Tucson to the storage facility, then unhooking, chocking, locking and putting the cover on (well you all know the drill). I am exhausted (yea, camping will be a workout!) but I'm sure some of that was adrenaline. I will now do the inside stuff (first up - wood slats for the bed). This is a special order - pretty much a T@Bitha but with a few twists. I asked for the regular flooring instead of the dark. And because I'll go full time in April, I asked for the larger cabinets in the back for a tad extra storage. The only "oops" was the factory didn't put in the split cushions like I asked however they are being remade and shipped to me (this way I can make up a twin bed in the back and still have a seating area).  More pics later once I make her mine. Looking forward to camping next month at Patagonia Lake State Park!

Nomad

Cool - Congrats! - Looks Good.

jkjenn

Awesome! Congrats!

rkhammond

She's beautiful!

RZRBUG

Very Kewl!!!  Congratulations.  I didn't know there were islands in Arizona.

RollingLagrima

There she be.  ENJOY Michelle. I will be back out your way, sorta, September 7th (Lake Pleasant). 

Verna

FINALLY, Michele!! I hope to meet you this winter in AZ.

Nomad

RZRBUG - It's her own private little island :-)

bgualtieri

Yay Michelle! Can't wait to see the Island Girl out and about in our area. I hope we run into you. Happy camping!

jkjenn

Avoid those three hour tours!

RollingLagrima

PXLated said:

RZRBUG - It's her own private little island :-)

Yeah, leave her and her AZ island alone.  

mickietucs

RZRBUG said:

Very Kewl!!!  Congratulations.  I didn't know there were islands in Arizona.

I laughed out loud reading your comment, Larry. How this water loving person ended up in the desert - well, that's a long story. So guess I'll just have to take my T@B when I retire to various water locations!

mickietucs

jkjenn said:

Avoid those three hour tours!

Jenn - I wasn't 10 minutes from Phoenix when a car passed me and the woman had her window rolled down and gave me a thumbs up. I was smiling ear to ear.

Verna

jkjenn said:

Avoid those three hour tours!

Good one, Jenn, really good one

mickietucs

jkjenn said:

Avoid those three hour tours!

Okay, I'm blond and old - I JUST now got it --- duh!  Ditto what Verna said!

Verna

mickietucs said:

jkjenn said:

Avoid those three hour tours!

Okay, I'm blond and old - I JUST now got it --- duh!  Ditto what Verna said!

I'm blonde and I refuse to admit to being old....just mildly experienced

LARK

Your on your way! Stay active and fight back aging. Conrgats!

Wanderoo

She's beautiful, Michele.  You deserve it.  ClemenT@B will be so happy to camp in Arizona next year with you and Island Girl.  Have fun!!!

LARK

P.S. where did you get the name? Reminds me of an Elton John song.

cbarnhill

Michelle. I love it! Congratulations! I'm in Phoenix..maybe we can meet up sometime. I'm headed to fools hollow tomorrow to get out of the heat. 

Norbert1223

Split cushions?  and larger cabinets?   I hope you can post photos.  I'd love to see how you had it customized.  I have a hold on one but maybe I'd like to customer order as it seems there are options available that might be better.

mickietucs

LARK said:

P.S. where did you get the name? Reminds me of an Elton John song.

Lark - not from a song (although I love music) - but a deep love for the Caribbean islands (a water lover living in AZ - go figure) so I started playing with various names - that one stuck.

mickietucs

cbarnhill said:

Michelle. I love it! Congratulations! I'm in Phoenix..maybe we can meet up sometime. I'm headed to fools hollow tomorrow to get out of the heat. 

That'd be great! My first few trips will be south of me (Patagonia Lake SP in Sept with a grandson who is flying in from San Diego - my maiden trip) and Roper Lake SP in Oct. Still working full time so until April when I retire, they'll be weekend trips.

mickietucs

Norbert1223 said:

Split cushions?  and larger cabinets?   I hope you can post photos.  I'd love to see how you had it customized.  I have a hold on one but maybe I'd like to customer order as it seems there are options available that might be better.

Yes, I'll take some pics and post. Hoping to get bed slats cut today and do some measuring. The "long" back cabinets will provide some extra storage, however they're not THAT large on the inside due to the slope of the back wall. Hope to come up with some ideas (had received some from other "L" model owners).

bgualtieri

Mickie! Did you see that @golittleguy tweeted the picture of you and your new Isl@nd Girl in the driveway of Tom's Camperland? You both look great!!

mickietucs

I did see that-thanks!  Presently in Portland visiting family but when I return I'll be getting her stocked for her maiden voyage which will be the latter part of Sept!