tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post3996188030910387448..comments2024-01-14T02:47:37.835-08:00Comments on Semi-True Tales of Our Life on the Road: BACK IN SACRAMENTO MAKING BIG PLANS AND PASTA SAUCELaurie and Odelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08160352835343733761noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-78901173353095041012010-12-07T06:25:49.966-08:002010-12-07T06:25:49.966-08:00We started our floor remodeling yesterday. We went...We started our floor remodeling yesterday. We went with laminate wood flooring as it is easier to work it and considerably cheaper than real hardwood. We are still in the 'ripping up & cleaning up phase'. Our floor arrives in about two days. By then we should have everything prepped so that we can start laying the floor down.<br /><br />We have a 38 foot diesel pusher with two slides. <br /><br />Wish you well on your remodeling.<br />http://wegofar.comDasyhttp://wegofar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-59213040976070590992010-11-19T17:27:24.348-08:002010-11-19T17:27:24.348-08:00Well You've inspired me. Family is going to ha...Well You've inspired me. Family is going to have a large spaghetti feed on Saturday after Thanksgiving, and I'm bringing the pasta sauce with olives.... I had to threaten Jim with mayhem if he ate the olives before I started cooking...Elaine Schaefer Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659700039995005561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-17374444528370919852010-11-09T20:07:46.230-08:002010-11-09T20:07:46.230-08:00We remodeled our 99 40 foot American coach a year ...We remodeled our 99 40 foot American coach a year ago. We replaced all flooring(ceramic and carpet) with DuraCeramic. One year of FT and 2 cross country trips. We still love this product. We had it installed at Precision Paint in Indiana. If you go to our blog... www.tireswingtravels.com you can read about our rennovation starting with Sept. 9 2009<br /><br />JohnJohn and Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127663104259680812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-10764451925952904432010-11-06T11:43:13.578-07:002010-11-06T11:43:13.578-07:00My in-laws have the laminated floor and if water r...My in-laws have the laminated floor and if water really sits on it at all, it starts to bubble. It is easier to maintain, though. What was tough is the off-gassing of it for the first few months. It really fills the indoor air with toxic gasses that induce headaches and other problems. Carpet, though, can do the same thing. We are pulling the carpet out of our Airstream and are exploring other flooring. Bamboo is too soft(and easy to damage) for our dogs and child. We don't want carpeting because it is a pain to clean. We like the throw rugs that we can wash every now and then. I look forward to reading what other people suggest and contemplating it for our rig.<br /><br />Eva in Eugene, ORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-41496762230691935732010-11-03T11:09:52.625-07:002010-11-03T11:09:52.625-07:00If cost is the big factor check out justblinds.com...If cost is the big factor check out justblinds.com Custom blinds there are less than off the shelf at Lowes.James & Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350880867638993396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-18445592046047328972010-11-02T14:02:19.137-07:002010-11-02T14:02:19.137-07:00I cannot say enough good things about mcd. We hav...I cannot say enough good things about mcd. We have the electric day n night shades for the front window. When we are driving into the sun we lower the night shade you can instantly feel the difference<br />well worth the investment. I would like to put them throughout. We tried the wooden shades they were to heavy had to send them back. Good luck with the renovations.Cathy Robnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03881772396787880403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-72512531661161278062010-11-02T10:23:48.957-07:002010-11-02T10:23:48.957-07:00Tell Odel thanks for the recipe! Can't wait to...Tell Odel thanks for the recipe! Can't wait to try it. Good luck with the renovations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-17133223878021345372010-11-01T16:29:29.806-07:002010-11-01T16:29:29.806-07:00We have replaced our broken Day/night shades with ...We have replaced our broken Day/night shades with honeycomb cell shades by Levalor. Got them at Lowes-cut to fit, easy to install. We did not want to spend the money to replace the day/night. <br /><br />Our carpet is worn as well. We will likely replace with laminate tile. We have it in the sticks and bricks and love it. Looks like tile, not cold, not heavy and easy to install.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-54758627809596828032010-11-01T13:12:30.206-07:002010-11-01T13:12:30.206-07:00We took one weekend to take out our carpet and put...We took one weekend to take out our carpet and put in the laminate wood floor. We have a 37' Class A. We bought our stuff at Costco. Ron did all the work himself. He thinks it was about $300 ~ we also bought the kit with the tools, also at Costco. We really like it though in winter we do put down a throw rug in the living room and one in the hallway by the bedroom and bathroom.<br /><br />I grew up in Rancho Cordova. My sister lived in Sacramento till she passed two years ago. We love the area and always stop when we are on our way to Napa/Middletown to see my aunt & uncle.<br /><br />Enjoy your break from traveling. Give a holler if you have any questions about the flooring. ali1257@gmail.comAli Workentinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536435759964406148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-47674323988233430632010-11-01T09:33:18.501-07:002010-11-01T09:33:18.501-07:00We LOVE LOVE LOVE our MCD blinds! We will never ev...We LOVE LOVE LOVE our MCD blinds! We will never ever ever go back! We had the typical pleated day/night shade and they were a pain in the butt! You had to get on the couch, steady yourself, and pull down the shade with both hands at the same time or else they would get uneven and stuck. They were constantly moving to the right or left and getting stuck. Once we went to the MCD blinds, I can lower or raise them with one hand, well...two fingers really, and with a flick of the wrist they are up. They make life sooooo much easier and simpler. Yes, they are more costly. I feel they are worth every penny of our sanity. We ordered ours direct and installed them ourselves. They secure with just a typical clip from a regular roller shade. So screw the clip in place and push the shade onto the clip until it clicks and then it's secure. Easy as that. The hardest part depends on how much room you have in your valence. Like our kitchen window valence was behind the cabinets, so David had to contort his body so he could see under the kitchen cabinet, up into the valence. Then he could screw the clips in place. Also, keep in mind that depending on how small (deep) or large your valences are, you may see the roller part of the shades hanging down a little. Ours are not bad, but some windows I do see more of the shade than others. I don't mind though, after a while you really don't notice. And the ease of the shades make up it. Plus, they have different styles and colors to order from. I really can't say enough about these shades. I love them so much. <br /><br />You can read about the MCD shades and see pictures on our blog from the June 26, 2010 post at:<br /><br />www.OutsideOurBubble.com<br /><br />As far as the pasta sauce goes...YUM! I'll be making some of that this week, minus the olives though. The sausage sounds like a good idea and I may add some green peppers and or onions. I have some in the fridge I have to use up soon. <br /><br />Good luck with your repairs and such. I know someone who has ripped out there carpet and installed the laminate wood flooring and they just love it. They say it's so much less mess and so easy to clean up. Good luck!Brendahttp://www.outsideourbubble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-16523468770765217042010-11-01T07:08:46.772-07:002010-11-01T07:08:46.772-07:00Yes, MCD shades are expensive. You can, however, o...Yes, MCD shades are expensive. You can, however, order the shades and install them yourselves to help reduce the cost. And you will love how dark they'll make your bedroom. Check out ours at http://www.sandsys.org/wordpress/2010/05/difference-between-night-and-day/<br /><br />Linda SandLinda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-40909119231269814642010-11-01T06:40:17.855-07:002010-11-01T06:40:17.855-07:00We just had the Roll Ease shades installed at the ...We just had the Roll Ease shades installed at the Tiffin factory. Love 'em! We had so many problems with the day/night shades breaking repeatedly, I was very happy to bid them goodbye.<br /><br />I'll take a look at that pasta sauce recipe. It looks yummy!Sharon Del Rosariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743800968323230586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-13762257888036635862010-11-01T06:37:43.283-07:002010-11-01T06:37:43.283-07:00Hi Laurie: Isn't it great to be "home&qu...Hi Laurie: Isn't it great to be "home"? We had installed Pergo flooring in our home in Michigan. We liked it better than real wood because it doesn't show a traffic pattern of wear as I would imagine would happen in a motor home. Light weight and so easy to care for. When we purchased the "short bus" it had navy blue carpeting which wasn't going to work with an orange cat! We decided to install the vinyl version or Pergo. Can't remember the name but we got it at Home Depot (Mannington) I think. It comes in 6"X4' very thick planks and has adheasive on two sides so it "floats" like Pergo. The best part was we could do the work ourselves as all you need are a straight edge, box knife, kitchen shears, and good knees. It turned our very well and we love it. Friends in Florida installed it in their large motor home and they've been very happy too. Comes in many shades. Hope this helps. Thanks for the sauce recipe. We'll be trying it out soon.Kristine Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986438978739865289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-3239819202451612932010-11-01T02:47:02.320-07:002010-11-01T02:47:02.320-07:00Sauce looks ever so good !Sauce looks ever so good !mountainbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755964146249208117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074893393280780220.post-52648661128353130062010-10-31T20:30:38.330-07:002010-10-31T20:30:38.330-07:00Your plans for renovations sound exciting. We have...Your plans for renovations sound exciting. We have a 2006 DP with those 4 slides and wouldn't trade them for less so understand the appeal for you. We have the 2 system day/night shades like you have. They are pretty cheap ones in the HR. We had a Fleetwood TT before that had better ones. My only concern with any type of blinds would be noise. We also have the big box TV above the dashboard that is growing old with us so will be anxious to see what you come up with there. AND where you find to do all these things for you!!! We are having an awful time getting our workerbee's to get even an estimate to us for 3 slide awnings and a new windshield and some body damage our agent threw in on the claim. It's been over a month now....... =/ Hubster says this week is their last week to come with it cuz someone else might like the work. I don't think my email shows and I can't get it to so:<br /> <br />meowmomma@yahoo.com if desired<br /><br />Have fun!!! Sauce looks awesome, but hubster would frown upon the olives; farm boy.meowmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209824648988317879noreply@blogger.com