Aaaand We're Off!

Today is official launch day. We spent the last few days moving out of our condo into the 21-foot living space we’ll be in for at least the next 6 months. “Will our stuff fit” anxiety is over. It fits, no small thanks to the extra space in the back of the pickup truck. We both wanted to bring luxury items (medicine ball, Ross’ overalls, ham radio equipment, kettlebells, pie-making equipment, books). Lots of organizing still to do, but plenty of time ahead for that.

Most important: T’Chat loves the rig. She’s the most adaptable kitty ever, probably because she was bottle-fed from nearly birth. She grew up leash-walking, hanging out with our rottweiler and corgi, traveling. Nothing much fazes her except the first 20 minutes of travel. She inevitably throws up on the the very first day we drive within the first 20 minutes…then never again. Paper towels will be handy this morning.

Ross and our friend Slim created a perfect setup for T’Chat in the back of the trailer. They took her old kitty condo, turned it over and anchored it in the corner. It’s a great perch for naps or watching birds and squirrels. When we are in transit, T’Chat will ride in the truck with us.

Today’s itinerary: Bend to Burns, OR. About 3 hours of travel. Leaving Oregon just in time, as temps were in the low 20’s here last night. Burns won’t be better (11 degrees!), but luckily we’re in a ‘4-seasons’ vehicle, with good insulation. We won’t hit warmer weather until we get to southern Utah early next week.