More thoughts on downsizing, and some morning pictures

Thanks to everyone for sharing your thoughts about the pros and cons of downsizing, finding parts for an older rig, and whether or not to go toadless. You all made good points and it was a great conversation. Hopefully other people thinking about downsizing will find it useful, too.

It looks like this particular rig may already be sold. I hope that whoever bought it loves it as much as I loved just the pictures of it. I'm confident that the perfect rig will come along at the perfect time and place and I will fall in love all over again.

As I mentioned in the comments on the last post, I really don't care if I find a small Class A, Class C, or even a truck or van and trailer combo (ala RVSue), though that last would be more work and upfront expense than an older Class A or C. The key is small. If I didn't have cats then I'd think seriously about a truck camper or Class B van. It's the ease of getting around and getting into way cool boondocking spots that is driving this change. If I were one who just went from campground to campground then having a big rig like this wouldn't matter but my preference is to be out in the boonies by myself, with just the wind and birds and my critters for company. I've been lucky enough to find many spots like this even with the big rig but I also know I've missed out on a lot more terrific spots. I like options and plenty of them - a small rig will give me that.

It's very quiet here right now, typical of the middle of the week. I have the river all to myself. Here are some pictures of our early morning walk.

And a sunset shot from the last time I camped here.

And finally, I decided just NOW to change the blog name. Wasn't real thrilled with Fur Kids but couldn't think of a good alternative at the time. Then it hit me, Furballs works! And I like it better.