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

mickietucs
mickietucs Member Posts: 720
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!


Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

Comments

  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Cool - Congrats! - Looks Good.
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,424
    Awesome! Congrats!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • rkhammond
    rkhammond Member Posts: 54
    She's beautiful!
    Kelly & Roy ~ Wyoming
    2016 T@B Q ~ 
    2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Member Posts: 890
    Very Kewl!!!  Congratulations.  I didn't know there were islands in Arizona.

    Larry & Booger - 2013 T@B, 2012 GMC Sierra

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  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Member Posts: 435
    There she be. :)  ENJOY Michelle. I will be back out your way, sorta, September 7th (Lake Pleasant). 
    Sally, "PlaT@Bus" 2016 T@B Sofitel Maxx-S (plata=silver; SP), previously Little Guy 2014 Silver Shadow LE, TV -- 2013 Chevy Avalanche + two hounds.
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    FINALLY, Michele!! I hope to meet you this winter in AZ.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    RZRBUG - It's her own private little island :-)
  • bgualtieri
    bgualtieri Member Posts: 272
    Yay Michelle! Can't wait to see the Island Girl out and about in our area. I hope we run into you. Happy camping!
    2015 T@b S Max | 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited | was PHX East Valley, now Dallas!
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,424
    Avoid those three hour tours!

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Member Posts: 435
    PXLated said:
    RZRBUG - It's her own private little island :-)
    Yeah, leave her and her AZ island alone.  ;)
    Sally, "PlaT@Bus" 2016 T@B Sofitel Maxx-S (plata=silver; SP), previously Little Guy 2014 Silver Shadow LE, TV -- 2013 Chevy Avalanche + two hounds.
  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    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!
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    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.
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    jkjenn said:
    Avoid those three hour tours!

    Good one, Jenn, really good one ;)
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    jkjenn said:
    Avoid those three hour tours!
    Okay, I'm blond and old - I JUST now got it --- duh!  Ditto what Verna said!
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    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 ;)
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • LARK
    LARK Member Posts: 146
    Your on your way! Stay active and fight back aging. Conrgats!
    M@rk and Donn@ : 2015 T@B S Max, Silver/Black, 2008 Toyota Beef Taco DC
  • Wanderoo
    Wanderoo Member Posts: 553

    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!!!

    Beth, 2015 Toyota Tacoma (Ramblin' Rose), 2014 T@B S M@xx (ClemenT@B)
  • LARK
    LARK Member Posts: 146
    P.S. where did you get the name? Reminds me of an Elton John song.
    M@rk and Donn@ : 2015 T@B S Max, Silver/Black, 2008 Toyota Beef Taco DC
  • cbarnhill
    cbarnhill Member Posts: 330
    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. 
    Cindy with my 2015 MaxS (Puppy) and my 2015 Subaru Outback (Boo)
  • Norbert1223
    Norbert1223 Member Posts: 82
    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.
    Debbie and the Bulldogs; 2016 T@B Max S; 2016 Toyota 4 Runner
  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    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.

    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    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.
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    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).

    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!

  • bgualtieri
    bgualtieri Member Posts: 272
    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!!image
    2015 T@b S Max | 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited | was PHX East Valley, now Dallas!
  • mickietucs
    mickietucs Member Posts: 720
    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!
    Michele, Tucson, AZ. TV - '13 F150 & '16 T@Bitha special order.


    You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you!