An Idea Comes to Life...Thank you for your Support!!

An idea, a friend of ours had, has actually come to fruition. I had actually thought of this last year but didn't think I was "good enough" so never went ahead with it, nor even thought much more about it.

This week....that has changed.

We were tossing the idea around again and my (amazing) hubby says to me, "Okay just toss the idea that you're not good enough to the side and just go with it, if nothing happens, then we're not out anything (really)."

So, I did it.

I bet you're wondering what this is all about...?

I started my own Etsy shop!!!

For me, this is a MAJOR thing. To put myself (and my ego) on display, has always been very hard because I've never thought I was creative and I do not like rejection or the thought that someone may not like what I've spent a lot of time on...gasp!

BUT, I have done it. I did it. Something hard, something creative, something someone may not like....or may love!

I am proud of myself and I guess that's all that really matters.

Plus, I've already had two sales!! TWO!

I have made an Etsy button at the top if you'd like to check it out, just click the link there or you can click the link here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesertWrapper

I also have a clickable button on the right side of this post that says, My Etsy

I am super stoked about this and would love for you and anyone else (tell your friends) to stop by, look around and maybe even make a purchase!

I will be adding new things all the time, so please place it in your favorites and come back often to check on new items. EVERYTHING is a one of a kind and handmade with love & imagination.

In this life everything helps, so I truly thank you and I appreciate all of your support.

PEACE

...with a light lull in between...

The last two days have been a little different for us. Mikey left. Coffee in the morning just isn't the same without you...come back to us safe and soon brotha'!

We are expecting Bryce to pop in any day now, though. That will be fun to see him...we haven't seen him since March, when we all went totally separate ways. I'm sure there will be lots of guitar practice in my near future! It'll be fun to play with someone and actually learn some stuff!

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There's been more down time around here now that Mikey is gone, so not too much to blab about. However, I did get some new diggs! A groovy new shirt and some new (Bass) shoes...for FREE! Pretty cute too!

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That about wraps it up for today!

Just chillin' and waiting for B-ryce to get here...

PEACE

 

A Little "Help" Goes a Long Way

J' got some super good shots of the "hotties" this morning...I guess I'm getting used to the sounds they make, I didn't even budge when he got up.

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Over the last couple of days we have acquired some good stuff. Our friend, Mikey, did some spring cleaning in his rig and asked us if we wanted his cooler...reflectix and all! He will be leaving us and going East for about a month and during that time will buy himself an actual fridge, he will not have room for both and rarely uses the cooler for cooling, more so for storage, so we happily accepted the offer and now have a sweet set-up for cooling. The cooler we were using and this cooler are actually the same size (50 Quart), but the new cooler is an extreme 6 day, it locks down, it's thicker and with the already fitted reflectix it's like another barrier, the ice actually does stay ice much longer. We've had to get used to the length of it just a bit: we have to use a long funnel now to put water into our water bottles and it sticks out a little bit more to use the potty in the middle of the night...but nothing we can't get used to and overcome. There are some advantages as well. The top of it is all flat, it doesn't dip in the middle so I can use it as a table now...couldn't do that before. The outside also has two handles so it's easier to get it out of its hole, PLUS, the wheels are in the back...easier for sliding it out and in (yep, that's what she said). It's made a huge difference and we are very happy with the decision. The other cooler, for now, is storage...great more stuff! haha

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Remember when J' got me those awesome clips at O'Reilly? We were there getting leaf spring helpers for Joon. In case some of you don't know what leaf spring helpers are, (I didn't), here's a little run down...**copied right out of Wikipedia:

**Leaf springs are a simple form of spring, commonly used for suspension. The leaf spring acts as a linkage for holding the axle in position and thus separate linkage are not necessary. It makes the construction of the suspension simple and strong.** The leaf spring helper attaches to the bottom of the leaf spring providing more support. Our helpers will provide 1,500+ lbs. of support to the back leaf springs.

It was great to find some wood in the cactus and bushes around here when we set-up camp because they were a great help to the jack stands, keeping them on more firm ground than the soft sand here. J' got under the van and put the leaf spring helpers on by himself...how handy is he!!?

Now we have more support in the back! Woo hoo...we've wanted and needed that for a 'minute'. Also, having the tires off and being able to see underneath Joon was a good thing due to us being able to see our muffler hanger had broken. A quick trip into a good auto body shop in town, ABC Auto Body, to weld it back together was all we needed and we were back in business. We may have a few tweaks here and there with the helpers but, so far, so good!

We've been busy little bees, haven't we?

Not as busy as this little guy though...he was partying hard in the pollen!

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PEACE