No, that is not a sequel to the movie with Tom Hanks where the FedEx plane crashed and he wound up on a deserted island. That is Castaway.
We went to Tucson yesterday, met with the couple who have the "like new" Stowaway2 Max for sale. Nice people and the cargo carrier IS like new. If they used it, it wasn't much, and it was obviously stored out of the Arizona sun.
The husband's name is Randy - he and I mounted the cargo carrier in our RoadTrek's hitch. It is a good fit for the van; sits plenty high enough that there is no concern about it dragging on steep driveway entrances; it is well-made...
It is just what Joan was wanting, and the price was right. I was relieved to find out that there is no interference with the safety features on the van, like the proximity warning when something is coming up on either side of the van. The LED lights on it are plenty bright, and you can still see the van lights.
If you're wondering how we will get to the rear doors of the RoadTrek, the rack the storage box sits on swings to the side; giving you access to the doors and the receiver hitch. It all locks in place; a clever design.
Back to Phoenix, we parked it in our storage space, up close to the cargo trailer...
No, we can't use the cargo trailer and the Stowaway2 together - they each use the receiver hitch on the back of the van, so... one or the other. I think this is going to make traveling easier and better for us. Now, we just need to get out and about!
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Band rehearsal for me today. We have a gig on Saturday evening with the Valley Women's Ensemble... they will do their thing, we'll play several songs accompanying them, we'll do our thing, then they will come back on to finish the evening.
In the grand scheme of things, preparing for this gig has been a lot of time and effort. I have not been "in the loop," and was told different ways how this was to happen. Frankly, it has led to some strained relations in the band, but I trust we have that all worked out now. The four of us went to one of their rehearsals; two women from their ensemble have been to 4 of our rehearsals. Ron and I went to check out the venue. Multiple discussions of how many songs we're doing together, with the number changing each time. Really, I am thinking a number has been determined. Probably. The pay for the gig will probably work out to minimum wage, considering all the time invested. That happens.
The next gig we have coming up after that is far more simple: here's the venue, here's the time, here's the payment. Show up, set up, play, tear down, go home. My preference. Just like my solo gig on Saturday.
I like making the music. Not a fan of fussin'.
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So now you are "pod people"? Could not resist.... If you end up doing that west coast loop and get into Oregon, Boise is just 50 miles east of the OR border, and we have a good driveway for parking an RV.
Hi Earl - If we get that way, I will be in touch... although I know you just want to meet Stella. ;-) I appreciate the invite. For those who may not know, Earl's reference to "pod people" originated with "Invasffion of the Body Snatchers"... aliens replace humans with identical, soulless clones grown in pods. Metaphorically, it describes someone who lacks individuality, personality, or empathy, often acting as a "zombie-like" conformist. Yeah, that's me. LOL
For full transparency, (I have come to use that phrase after my time on the HOA board) Stowaway does not describe their product as a "pod" - that would be my description. They call it "a cargo box with a Swingaway frame." Looks like a pod to me. I wonder what I could clone in there? (insert diabolical laugh here)
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