Research

For the past year (or more, it seems), we have been researching various motorhome options.  Yes, we're strongly considering giving the RV lifestyle a try.  Now if only the townhouse in Tallahassee would sell, we'd be just a bit more motivated to get something.

Frank has done lots of research and we are best buddies with Steve at our local RV dealer (which is a lot like going to a mini-Disney World).  We've sorta, kinda, almost narrowed down the manufacturers, floor plan, amenities, features and most importantly the color combination.

Our game plan is for the first year is to use it primarily during football season, which will allow us to get our feet wet and then venture out on the open road.

This week there is a humongous RV show, right in our back yard (the fairgrounds)!  We planned our strategy and identified the booths we wanted to visit.  (It's way to easy to get caught up in all the "stuff" a million different vendors are hawking.)

We made our way outside and started making our way through the bajillion acres of the fairgrounds (which had been transformed in THE Disney World of RV (trailers, campers, coaches and buses)!  But we stuck to our map and did our best not to get sidetracked.

Of course when at the fairgrounds, there is a certain obligation to eat the food of that "culture".  :o) 

(The sundae looked better in the picture than in person so we opted for the 'strami sandwich with the hopes of finding some other "traditional" fair food along the way.)

With some food in our bellies, we continued with our plan and found all the stops we wanted to make. 

 It was a bit chilly and breezy, but the pipe and drum corps didn't have a problem wearing their kilts.

After 4+ hours, all the coaches were starting to look alike.  But it was a productive trip and we've reaffirmed the makes/models that we think will fit us best.  Now it's a matter of finding "the one".  Fortunately, motorhome season has just begun and the snowbirds have made their way south.  So it's up to our buddy Steve to find it!