On Fri, 15 May 2009 19:13:05 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>koko wrote:
>> We are in the middle of moving from our 5th wheel trailer into a cute
>> little house I've nicknamed "The Cottage" because it's so small.
>
>When we moved from our fifth wheel (we lived on the road for 9 years)
>into our house, we were astounded by how much stuff we had in the
>trailer and truck.
>
I can't believe how much I've taken out of it already. Dang, I really
had it packed to the gills.
>
>> I am going to have to get used to an electric stove though.
>
>I'm still getting used to it after 4 years. I wasn't too thrilled with
>the propane stove in the RVs either. I really miss natural gas. The
>thing I learned about the electric stove is to turn it off BEFORE the
>food is done. The retained heat will continue to cook it.

I'm doing better with it than I thought I would. I just move the pans
around or like you said turn it off sooner than later.

koko
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On Fri, 15 May 2009 20:41:30 -0500, Spcovelady
> wrote:

>koko wrote:
>> We are in the middle of moving from our 5th wheel trailer into a cute
>> little house I've nicknamed "The Cottage" because it's so small.
>> snipped>
>> koko doing the happy dance.
>
>Koko congratulations on your Cottage!
Thank you so much.

>I know of what you speak- we bought a converted Trailways bus and sold our house.
>We were not as hearty as you and decided after 1 1/2yrs that we needed a slightly
>larger place and a home base. Now we live in a "Park Model" which is a
>500sq ft trailer.

I love the park models. I used to sell them when I worked on an r.v
lot in Yuma AZ. Quite comfortable places.

>We have several friends that have been "full timing" for many years.
>
>I am always amazed at the great things that come out of your kitchen and
>love your pictures.
>
Thanks Clivia I appreciate your compliments.

>joining in with the other dancers -
>Clivia

Looks like we are getting quite a chorus line. ;-)

koko
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On 16 May 2009 12:22:49 GMT, "Michael \"Dog3\""
> wrote:

>koko > news:en0q059l9n5n6i4f8pubkjld1uks2tnme1@
>4ax.com: in rec.food.cooking
>
>>
>> We are in the middle of moving from our 5th wheel trailer into a cute
>> little house I've nicknamed "The Cottage" because it's so small.

snippage
>
>I'm so happy for you <smooch on each cheek>, congratulations.
Smooches back atcha with a hug thrown in.

>I've lived in condos with smaller, galley kitchens than yours.
>Looks like you can move around in yours.
It's surprisingly spacious, at least to me ;-)
I don't have to leave the kitchen when Stan gets a drink of water like
I had to before.

>You'll make it *your* kitchen real soon. I like the seating island thing.
I've already staked my claim to it. It's really handy because I can
pull up a recipe on my laptop and have it right there.
>
>LOL... I'll pass on the eggs and beans. I'll come over when you whip up
>one of your yummy dinners.
The invite is always there.
>
>Michael

koko
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koko wrote:
> On Fri, 15 May 2009 19:18:37 -0500, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>> koko wrote:
>>> On Fri, 15 May 2009 02:34:18 -0400, Goomba >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> koko wrote:
>>>>> We are in the middle of moving from our 5th wheel trailer into a cute
>>>>> little house I've nicknamed "The Cottage" because it's so small.
>>>>>
>>>>> This morning was the first meal, or shall I say food I've prepared in
>>>>> the cottage.
>>>>> Can't believe I have counter space and don't have to put the cutting
>>>>> board over the sink to prep the food.
>>>>> http://i39.tinypic.com/1hv8z6.jpg
>>>> Any chance of moving the fridge to the other end of the cabinets and
>>>> installing counter/cabinet in the now empty space to the right of the
>>>> range?
>>> That's a great idea, I'll have to look into that once my bank account
>>> starts recuperating. The danged satellite internet people charged
>>> $300.00 for a re install.
>> You have to be kidding. We have Dish Network and I called and asked them
>> to do a "moving package" They installed the dish and hooked up the
>> receivers for free. I'd call them if I were you and explain that this is
>> not a new account, but a "move"
>
> It wasn't my satellite t.v. which was free. It is my Hughes satellite
> internet.

We have many friends who are full-time RVers who move and point their
own Hughes dishes. I gather that you were not traveling in the fifth
wheel, just living in it?

> I got both satellites moved within days. A purchase from IKEA and one
> from Jerome's furniture delivered the next day.
> Why can't AT&T that only needs to flip a switch to transfer my land
> line phone not be able to do it until the 18th, and I called them 2
> weeks ago. Thank God for cell phones.

I have AT&T service on my land line, too. Don't get me started on them,
but let's just say that they are *not* on my list of good folks to do
business with.
--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

sf wrote:
> On Fri, 15 May 2009 10:09:03 -0700, koko > wrote:
>
>> We sold our house 10 years ago and bought the 5th wheel and truck.
>
> Egad! Spending a week in one of those things is like back packing in
> the back woods to me. You and Janice are absolute saints.
>

The big ones are quite roomy. I'm very claustrophobic and I never had a
problem living in our fifth wheels. I loved being able to travel and
never leave home. The 9 years we spent traveling all over North America
were really wonderful. I learned so much about our wonderful country.

There were some not so good days, but over all, I wouldn't give back a
single minute of those 9 wonderful years.

We stopped for similar reasons to Koko's. DH's medical issues were
getting a little more serious and I just wanted a place to come home to
if something serious happened. Not even two months after we bought the
house, we wrecked our truck and trailer in a hydroplaning accident. The
truck and trailer were totaled but we walked away with some bruises and
scratches.

We got a motor home with the insurance proceeds, but we never liked it
and as DH was having more mobility issues, we sold it right before the
bottom fell out of the RV industry. We've been traveling the globe on
the proceeds, but I don't think he'll be able to travel much longer.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

On May 15, 9:14*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Fri, 15 May 2009 10:09:03 -0700, koko > wrote:
> >We sold our house 10 years ago and bought the 5th wheel and truck.
>
> Egad! *Spending a week in one of those things is like back packing in
> the back woods to me. *You and Janice are absolute saints.

Makes that list of 12 kitchen essentials seem reasonable<g>

maxine in ri

On Thu, 14 May 2009 22:51:51 -0700, koko > wrote:

>
>We are in the middle of moving from our 5th wheel trailer into a cute
>little house I've nicknamed "The Cottage" because it's so small.
>
>This morning was the first meal, or shall I say food I've prepared in
>the cottage.
>Can't believe I have counter space and don't have to put the cutting
>board over the sink to prep the food.
>http://i39.tinypic.com/1hv8z6.jpg
>
>Didn't have much to choose from so I made scrambled eggs with some
>leftover refried beans from the take out the night before.
>http://i39.tinypic.com/mbhaua.jpg
>
>http://i39.tinypic.com/2z50jm1.jpg
>
>Plain ol' scrambled eggs never tasted so good. I am going to have to
>get used to an electric stove though.
>
>koko doing the happy dance.

Congrats on the new place. Good to see you so happy.

Lou

On Tue, 19 May 2009 19:44:13 -0500, Lou Decruss
> wrote:

>On Thu, 14 May 2009 22:51:51 -0700, koko > wrote:
>
>>
>>We are in the middle of moving from our 5th wheel trailer into a cute
>>little house I've nicknamed "The Cottage" because it's so small.

snippage

>>koko doing the happy dance.
>
>Congrats on the new place. Good to see you so happy.
>
>Lou

Thanks Lou, I'm happier every day I'm in here.
I'll be ecstatic when everything is put away and we can settle in.

koko
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