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Funny, isn’t it, how thoughts come out of no where?! Someone asked me earlier today how I’m feeling. I said “Couci-couça.” It has been decades since I spoke (or heard) those words. My Army husband was stationed at the Paris American Hospital from 1959-1961. We lived in an apartment in the suburbs of Paris, France. (The most spectacular Independence Day fireworks over the Seine River!!)

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We did “camping” in Europe!! Before that we traveled back and forth across the United States with our 35 foot Spartan “trailer house.” I’ve been living in “trailers” (off and on) since 1953. (From the Internet, a picture of a Spartan–and “covered wagon”-type camper–both similar to ours.)

Selling my little T@B Teardrop Travel Trailer is sad and I feel “so so.” But it’s the right thing to do. I’m in another chapter of my life and will cherish the memories of T@B Teardrop Travels, and Little George Havens’ Cowboy Camp Meeting.

Too many projects!! No time for blog messages about the yard and the weather. Two “clip art” pictures tell the story.

Are you familiar with the expression “It’s a ‘guy’ thing”??  The fellows have an innate ability to accomplish many tasks that challenge “the weaker sex.” I’ve had to work hard to do maintenance, construction, etc., etc. But–as I documented all the accessories for the T@B–I thought “even the guys should be jealous.” What do you think??

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All my time and energy is focused on projects in, and around, the tiny T@B teardrop trailer. It has been a challenge because (1) so hot and humid, (2) frequent heavy rain, and (3) my limited energy. I’m “pushing myself” but am exhausted. I’ll be in bed before nine PM. I start early in the mornings while it is relatively cool. ~~ I’ve taken a lot of pictures the last several days and posted them on “Because you asked….” Here are two cute pictures: This Gecko has been in the T@B for several days and I finally removed him. I’m surprised he didn’t keel over dead from the odor of bleach!! (I hate to use bleach; I’m sensitive to odors!! I want the T@B immaculately clean for the next owner. One interested individual arrives tomorrow.)

It has been a long time since I advertised on eBay. I made some major mistakes preparing and posting my T@B Teardrop Trailer For Sale. Folks have lots of questions about the accessories that are included–and interior view. The easiest way to answer is with pictures. Click each picture to enlarge for greater detail. ~~ I’ll add more pictures as I work my way through gazillions of other things!! Yes, gazillions!!

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While it was cool enough to work outdoors, I began to unload the T@B teardrop trailer. Ninety-nine percent was travel-related items but most had previously been stored in the back of my KIA (while traveling). It’s time to put a shine on everything?! I’ll find some way to re-package the things for a potential buyer.

I’m pleased with the responses to my ad on eBay. With 20/20 hind sight, I did not document sufficient information in the ad. I’m having to answer questions–and I hope that will satisfy the lookers. I had hoped that hyperlinks to my Tab Teardrop Trailer Travels blog would provide a broad picture of the trailer–but eBay doesn’t allow links. Had I known–before I started the ad–I could have prepared more pictures. C’est la vie!!

Now I have a living room floor cluttered with personal “stuff” removed from the trailer–and will make decisions about “toss” or “donate.” I’ll make decisions… during the heat of the day, in the comfort of my air-conditioned “larger” trailer.

(“Incredible” because that’s a lot of stuff from a very small area!!)

Last night, I spent hours on eBay composing and eventually listing my beloved T@B teardrop trailer for sale.

I don’t have money to travel; it’s a shame to let the trailer sit there and deteriorate!!

Of course, advertising it on eBay is no guarantee that it will sell. But I finally took a step in that direction. 

Remember my several blog messages about TracFone Nightmare? Well, I’ve had a Yahoo Nightmare. I’ve tried, unsuccessfully, to get to the T@B Forum Marketplace. I’ve spent HOURS on the Internet the last few days (too hot to be outdoors). I planned to advertise the trailer on the site where (conceivably) interested individuals would shop.

Remember my several blog messages about the spy camera in the Bluebird house?? Yesterday, I attached the lead-in to my TV so I could watch the new House Sparrow babies. The television message: “No signal.” Obviously, I’m not going to disturb the nest to adjust the camera.

The heat is miserable!! This is not a very enjoyable week!! It started poorly–last Sunday–when I opened Pandora’s Box. Missing Little George Havens Cowboy Camp Meeting makes me depressed!! (See where I’m coming from when I titled this “Bleeding Heart”??)

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Confession: I wrote most of the above last night. I was emotional and could not sleep. However, it is two PM and message not yet published. Actually, I am “home” for the first time since eight o’clock. It has been a strange day and I’ve psychoanalyzed my actions as a way to comfort my bleeding heart: “Don’t think about the eBay listing.” First: Pancake breakfast in the CARE Center Dining Room (and I rarely “do” pancake breakfast). Second: Walk to the residence in the RV Park where an auction was to be held. I spent time looking and taking pictures. Left early; did not buy anything. Third: Met an RV’er on my return and visited with him for half-an-hour. Back in the area with CARE resident residences, I stopped to talk with one man who was washing his truck, followed by a visit with a lady about her plants. Fourth: Visit with volunteers inside the CARE Center when I stopped for a cup of coffee. By then, it was 11:30 and a friend (from the RV Park) came in (for lunch). She had a gift for me: A wonderful heavy-duty brass nozzle for the end of the garden hose. (I didn’t tell her I already had half-a-dozen [plastic].) Fifth: I actually got excited over the quality of the nozzle and rushed home to try it out. Wow!! The “power” spray is awesome!! I quickly hosed the debris off the patio and sidewalk, and filled the fountain with fresh water. Sixth: Lunch… and lingered in conversation. Seventh: Home at two.

Actually, it is cooler today (but still hot and humid) and I should drive to my storage unit and pick up the original T@B table and swap it out for the smaller plastic table. But, better wait (procrastinate) until early morning when it isn’t so hot!! The outdoor thermometer says ninety degrees but (here in Texas) they add eight or nine more degrees for “feels like….”

Controversial but–in my humble opinion–a “must read.”