Well, I guess it's official-

Less than a week ago I would never have imagined that my wife, to whom I have been married for 30 years this October, would even consider the RV life style.  Remember the old joke about the woman who considered "camping" to be slow room service?

Then she and I were introduced to the R Pod 177 by our neighbors and good friends "Gypsy Edie" and "Kona Joe".  We both fell head over heels in love with it.

We see the Pod  as an escape vehicle for two and three day get-aways with our two Cocker Spaniels, and intend to visit as many Florida State Parks as possible.

"Escape Pod"   Hmmmmm......   Certainly someone has come up with that nickname before us!

 

 

There were some time constraints for both us and the dealer that we mutually agreed to, so a very early am departure from Cedar Key to Tampa was called for.  Since we were basically pre-sold, a lot of the "jockying" was eliminated.  I took a quick tour of the R Pod that he had reserved for us, (it even had the upholstry that I would have chosen, given the choice!), then he was off for a meeting with his CEO, and I spent a few enjoyable minutes with the "closer", (another very personable gentleman), wrote a bigger check than I am accustomed to, and was back on the road to CK by 10:30.

 

Delivery is set up for mid-week, (requiring another trip to Tampa-  Ugh!), but the dealership is an RV City unto itself, and the delivery training will be totally worthwhile.

 

We plan a one night "shake down" to Manatee Springs which is just 40 minutes away, then 2 or 3 nighters as the work load allows.

 

Very exciting times....