Any partner I chose must be able to back me up if things go wrong, because as you know they will. Your so lucky to have a partner so calm to show you what needed to be done. Great job!
Just bought a couple of your shirts in red so we can wear them on Fridays. We are a Gold Star family, lost my son in Iraq 5/26/07 and have seen a couple of his friends get homes for veterans that assisted them in living with the medical conditions that war created. I appreciate your spreading the word and supporting our military. You guys are great, we will be retiring in the next couple of years and hitting the road. We too are retired military, my husband did 20 years with the navy submarine force and is now supporting the navy in Bremerton Washington, if you are ever up this way say hi : )
Wow! That one got me. My heart goes out to you. Every time I see 'GOLD STAR FAMILY' I tear up. I cant help it. I just hurts my heart. Prayers to you and the family. I know our campaigns dont raise millions but I feel like it does make a difference for Veteran somewhere. I also hope it reminds those not affiliated with the military what they are giving every day! I feel like we owe them everything.
I can’t tell you both how happy I am to see this video. When I see capable, smart women saying, “Oh, I could NEVER drive the RV, that’s my husbands job”, I feel so sad and frustrated. There is absolutely no physical reason we can’t do it. It’s all mental. I’m so proud of you for doing it even though you were nervous. Now you’ll be even MORE confident in yourself so you can move to the next level up……driving the interstates and backing it into a campsite. I’m a 58 year old, single female and I pull my travel trailer with my F350 all over the place. It’s wonderful! Thank you so, so much for this video. So many women will now say, “Hey!! I can do that too!”
I hope so! That is why I always record anytime I get behind the wheel. I hope others will try it. I know I just need a little more confidence. It is coming!
My wife had shoulder surgery for a torn roto cuff a week ago. It will be a long hall. If they got you a Berg ice machine to ice the shoulder, use it. Best of luck with Phil's recovery. The golf course view is nice until the balls come flying in.
I am late to the party but I really appreciate you pushing the movement for everyone to be able to do all the jobs involved with RVing. This is the same philosophy that applies to boating. My wife took a turn towing our little camper trailer down the highway on our last trip and she even did in 35-45 mph crosswinds!! When out traveling it is absolutely critical that every legal driver is at least trained well enough to get from a remote campsite to an area where help can find you. BTW, you did great at moving that giant coach!
So glad to see Phil came through OK. He looks a lot better than the last video. Terrific job moving the RV. I've done that AC temperature thing, too. Before Maureen & I got married, I drove stick shift cars, which Maureen did not know how to drive. She decided to have me teach her a lesson or two. It was so great that we did that because on our honeymoon, which was thousands of miles away, I had a appendicitis attack. Luckily, there was a hospital nearby and I spent a week there. Maureen had to drive herself to and from the hotel with just that limited experience.
I am just verklempt over y'all. Last week I came across your channel and have only watched about 6 of your videos so far but I already can't get enough! Everything about your videos is appealing. I've been searching for the right RV for me for the past few weeks and will hit the road solo soon! I'm so excited and your videos have truly been great gifts to me so THANK YOU! ☺ Y'all are great together, genuine, refreshing and inspiring. 🙂 Hopefully one day I see you, on the road!! 😄💙
This is a head’s up for the women out there, learn all you can about your rig now! We all enjoy adventures together but there are no guarantees in this life! My better half always thought the guys have responsibilities outside and us woman worry about meals etc. I had to find ways to trick him into sharing the ins and out of the RV! When he passed sudden I was so grateful for all the info I had learned over the years! Please! Please! Please! Learn all you can, you won’t regret it! Good job Stacey! Shoulder surgery is no joke Phil! Rest up, get well soon!
BZ. Phil, I had to laugh when you mentioned the button-down shirt. I'm in the same boat. Hope you're healing well. We lived on our golf course when I was growing up, and we had a Live Oak tree in the back with a branch that dipped down almost the ground that provided perfect seating for my brothers and I to sit and make fun of the golfers as they passed by. We called it the Bleacher Oak. That was great fun. Every now and then my parents would get a call from the course (a very high brow place) with complaints about us, to which my Dad would say maybe the golfers should take lessons. Have fun watching the duffers. Stay safe. Fly Navy.
Forgetting to rehook the cable TV or recover the wheels is not as bad as forgetting to unhook the cable TV or stowing the wheel covers. Glad Phil is in good spirits. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
Stacy, I made your recipe with the balsamic marinated chicken last night. Full success. So delicious and my husband and son said, they don't ever want to eat chicken any different way again. Thank you. Lady, you rock! Moving that huge RV all by yourself, kudos!!
Are you having rotator cuff surgery? If so I feel for ya. While snow skiing I was stopped half way down and had stopped to wait for others in our group but then a snow boarder came flying down and took both my legs out and spammed me so hard on me right sholder. He got up and said "Sorry Dude" and continued down the slope. I kept thinking it would get better on it's own but it wouldn't, so after 3 weeks of being in agony not even being able to put my truck into gear with my right arm I ended up going to the doctor's and found out a partial tear in my bicep tendon and a complete tear in the rotator cuff. Surgery was no big deal but was a big deal was the physical therapy. The therapist will push you to the max. No matter how much it hurts do the PT as it is the only way to get back to normal rotation of the arm and shoulder. Good luck to you on your recovery. Been there done that and don't want to do it again. Love your videos keep them coming. One day would love to do what you're doing. Just gotta get my wife onboard. Any hint to make that happen?
Great idea to swap places. I did my back in years ago so my misses had to de rig the caravan and drive us back home while I laid down in the back of the car. She did a great job.
So glad to see you using and promoting RVillage. We have been members since before it went public in March 2014 (as beta testers). Use it every day. Will search for your group and join if we haven’t already. BTW: You can request assistance (if needed) from the RVillage CONNECTors (Chris and Gina of The Riveted Fox) with setting up a Virtual Get-Together on ZOOM. Their normal job is to assist members with arranging in-person get-togethers, but in the era of Cov-19 it’s been all virtual, and whole bunch of fun.
You did a great job Stacy ! And I love to share this little exercise I learned for those OMG I broke the A/C moments. You count by odd numbers starting with 3 ,5 , 7. 9, 11, 13, by 15 or 17 you will feel your heart rate slowing down and your mind clearer. And as always, smell the cake; blow out the candles 🤗 You're An RV CHAMP 💎
Hope all is well with you guys. My wife and I will be joining the RV full time life later this year when we move back to Canada from Belize. Hope to be able to meet you one day take care and keep the great videos coming, you both are a wealth of information. Thanks Rick and Wendy
You did an awesome job Stacy. And it's so good of you guys to grow your RVillage site and show us how to find others from the group. This will be a great tool as we start our travels. Hope Phil has continued good healing.
Nice relocation job Stacy and thats not a bad view from the office either! Good to see Phil up and at'em! He'll be back in the saddle in no time! Wishing everyone well, a speedy recovery and happy trails!
Great idea with the move. Hoping you recover fully and quickly Phil. However, it will be OK if you milk this out, its a win for you and a win for her. You get stronger, and she'll get better at driving the rig, breaking and setting up camp, and assisting you with showers ; ) ; ) Its great that you are transparent Stacy, showing your fear and how you overcame them. You are a rock star for everyone that is afraid to get behind the wheel for the 1st or 2nd time. Thank you both.
Prayers for you to heal quickly and completely Phil. You are lucky to have a great woman like Stacy for your wife. I was too, but I lost my Bride, Beth, to a heart attack in 2017. So when I'm camping it's all me.....I get the fame and the blame for how my trips go. LOL. Safe travels and I'm headed over yo your web site to join the tribe.
I am so not ready to pull the fifth wheel. I don’t even like driving our long bed dually! But I need to learn because Larry is definitely the type of guy that could break an arm or something. Glad we have a checklist. That will help. Oh. You should have added the drooling 🤤 🤣. That’s awesome. Great cause. Good company. RVillage now has a Grand Design group too. Button up shirts 🤣. You are so right. I do need to practice 😬. You go girl 💪. Stay safe and speedy recovery. Alice
Oh yeah - those casita sites are super sweet !! You guys never fail to show how things are DONE :-). So glad you guys are in a happy place for Phil's rehab. What a wonderful gesture from Gas Stop - super partner for sure. I can't believe we weren't already part of your group - thanks for the reminder on that. Cheers :-).
Thanks so much friend!! We are so glad you guys popped in for a visit and inspired us to move over here. It is really an awesome spot. I love sitting and watching my amazing view every day.
We just agreed to buy a 2006 Phaeton out in Lake Elsinore, CA. It’s a sort of out of nowhere opportunity too good to pass up. The rig belonged to a racing team and was maintaining by its mechanics. We’re flying out to LA next week, which should be an adventure in itself. If the coach passes inspection, we’ll finally have a Tiffin. And to build on your episode, Stacey, Sarah, who has never even been in a Class A, will be driving it from LA to the Georgia coast, since I still have my arm in a sling. She’s about to break out in hives. But at least she’s 5’10”, so she’s got that going for her. We’ve already gotten a Gasstop (thanks for the code), TPMS, and EPS to take with us. Anything else you recommend for our shake down cruise, besides lots of valium for me? Thanks. Fly Navy.
Great video! I would have been freaking out having to move Ruby:) You did an awesome job, Stacy! Phil I pray you have a speedy recovery and feel better soon. Thanks for sharing your travels and life with us. Judy & Ed
Lloyd is not going to be happy with you two lol He has never driven ANY of our rigs and now he is going to need to bite the bullet and learn our new one. We are getting older and if something makes it hard for me to get us from point A to point B, he needs to feel comfortable doing that and not breaking out in a cold sweat like Stacy said that she did! I had no doubt that you could handle this task Stacy and now that you’ve gotten over the hard part, you should continue to drive Ruby and make it like second nature for you! Prayers continue for you Phil and your speedy recovery!
Wish you a successful and quick recovery, Phil. I still have the same sling and pad from my last shoulder surgery...same shoulder too. The worst part of it was trying to not rollover in my sleep. Of course the pain will wake you up and remind you.
Just ordered our shirts! We watch every video that comes out. You guys are fun to watch and we learn a lot thru you. We are still in the planning stage but will be RV'ing asap. Hope Phil's recovery will be short. Take care, stay safe...
@@todayissomeday Within 2 years we hope to buy are first RV. My wife cares for her mother full-time and I still need to retire. After that we go 100% travel bums.
Yeppers - you kicked butt! (TV cable? We don't need no stinking TV cable 😉) If we were in the same situation I believe we would go the casita route as well. Situations like what you are in (recovering from surgery AND travel restrictions with covid) it is worth the extra $. Always good to see both of you relaxing and smiling.
WOW! That’s awesome........so proud and want to learn how to do everything on ours! We haven’t had our Rig for 5 years and we are getting it back (LONG STORY). I’m thrilled and I wish I could get hubby excited about it too! He wants to possibly go smaller, but we have the Allegro Bus and I can’t see going smaller for more money when our Bus (a 2009) will be perfect when we fully retire and want to travel around. Hubby is retired AF, but finishing another 20 retiring as a civilian (same job as in the AF). You all seem very much like us and if we were closer, maybe you could help me convince hubby what we miss about RVing and that’s the connections and the camaraderie!!!! Will join your group and will definitely order some shirts for the main reason the donation aspect! Love building Homes for Heroes!!!
Thanks Sylvia. Glad you are getting your rig back. You have the perfect RV for hitting the road. We thank you both for your service to our great country!! We love our military charities a ton! This is getting a lot of really great support!
Hi guys, thanks for another great video and lessons. I hope Phil's recovery is going well. Glad you are in a great spot to recover.😄 Great job moving the RV Staci❣
Knew you could do it Stacy👏🏼👍🏼Glad surgery is behind you now Phil(had shoulder surgery twice in 05)-I feel your discomfort!! Praying you heal quickly & completely🙏🏼We joined your RVillage Group last week-great info there just like your videos, blog & website! As soon as probate closes we’re joining you on the road👏🏼
Terrific choice, nice place to recoup and get Phil back feeling well. I definitely can relate to how you feel, I’m not that tall either. I would be very scared to drive our rig as well even though it’s only 31-32ft overall. I’m so glad you successfully accomplished that, I may someday too. 🤗🌈👍
WOOP WOOP way to go Stacy! Here's hoping you are feeling better soon Phil. Looking forward to your videos with Al and Angie. Loved your past videos with them.
You are great... You can support each other with some stress and big smiles. Happiness is the best way to survive in this world. Love your vids... Keep going.
Good job, Stacy!!! Glad Phil has the surgery behind him. Continuing to pray for you as you heal. I love the casita...perfect for what you guys need. I am so glad they had that available for you. Try to get some rest and recover well. I like the button up shirt and that y'all matched! I hope we get to meet you someday! (Jane from SC)
Stacy, great vlog! You did an awesome job, with all the confidence you have. Phil, Godspeed..🙏😊 As I started to watch this, I saw you were in Castroville, TX. I thought how funny that was because we live in Castroville, CA! 😁 love that sight with the Casita..love your channel. Have a great time
The bathroom scale being passed between besties, did not go unnoticed.🤣 Yes, I am binge watching. Absolutely no interest in large RV-ing - but your videos are interesting. Young lady you need to learn to handle that rig while you have a great Co-pilot. One never knows.
Phil, I wish you a good and fast recovery, hope you're well soon. Stacy, great job on the driving. I remember when I had to start driving big trucks at work. I didn't now how to drive a car and I had to put up with really big and long trucks with complicated gear shifters. I only learned to drive a car after 4 years of moving trucks in and out of the workshop. Nowadays I still prefer to drive trucks, but I don't have to get on public roads.
You might be healed up but I took old t shirts and cut the side of shirt from arm pit down and attached some Velcro. Hope it's going good. Good job moving the coach
I thought your surprise was going to be that Stacy was pregnant. Bawaaaaa! You guys should set up a camera on the golf course, talk about bloopers? It looks like Phil is coming along pretty good, but don't let him milk it too long. Keep the good stuff coming.
That would be a surprise...to both of us! That is never gonna happen again! LOL. I am going to milk this for as long as I can.....she is taking great care of me!!! I'm a little spoiled!!!
Stacy you did a fantastic job moving the RV all on your own . Phil I wish you a belated speedy recovery from the surgery . May I ask how you got hurt ? Did you fall some how ? Thanks for the tour of the casita .
I can be a big fool on my own without sedation. I had septoplasty, turbinbate reduction, ulnar nerve surgery, numerous upper and lower GI's, hydrocele and both feet had surgeries from military service in Vietnam. I refused sedatives in all cases. The ulnar nerve surgeon, Kaiser, Los Angeles, that performed the ulnar nerve surgery about 3 years ago said I am the only one he has ever known to have it without sedation. But I do allow all the locals they can apply. There is a very legitimate reason, with much more explanation for it. I am not allergic to sedatives. Way to much about me. The analytical reasoning you displayed by figuring out the A/C problem was very good. I think we all have experienced similar situations. But some never resolve them as you did. A steady and good recovery for Phil.
Stacy you did very well looked like a pro to me .. I'm sure it would make a person sweat driving one of those around for a time or two , very expensive too i'm sure ... Hope your husband's recovery goes well for him .. It will take some time for that part of it ....great video you did just fine ..
I am so glad the operation went well and the RV was moved safely. Outstanding job! 🤗 I love your little area. That shower is so nice. I hope you enjoy your time recouperating there. Did they give you any idea how long that would be? Also I am not the most techie person, but I didn't see your link. I would love to join a online form and be able to chat with other RV'ers.
We have a 40 ' class A diesel pusher. I have been avoiding.driving it! But you never know emergencies can happen! Thanks for the inspiration! We are hunkered down in CA wish we were traveling!👍😎😊
Super proud of you Stacy. While it may be nerve wracking now, it will get easier and you will find your travels to be that much more fun when you can drive too.
Well Stacy, you are now officially my hero! I want to be able to drive our coach and I know I can because of your experience. Thanks for showing us your fear along with your determination. What is the name of the RV Park where you are staying? We are looking for great places to stay in Texas. We just retired and have to build our list of favorite Texas parks to visit in our Motorhome. Love your videos!
I've learned to drive our little TT, but can't do a backup like hubby. Thank goodness have never had to back into our curvy driveway. Don't think I could ever drive a rig as big as yours like Stacy though just because I'm a white knuckle driver with something much smaller. BTW love where you're staying. Next time home will visit relatives in Lytle & Hondo, & this RV park is perfect for location for that + doing our ancestry research around Devine. Phil...get well soon.
Any partner I chose must be able to back me up if things go wrong, because as you know they will. Your so lucky to have a partner so calm to show you what needed to be done. Great job!
So true!
Just bought a couple of your shirts in red so we can wear them on Fridays. We are a Gold Star family, lost my son in Iraq 5/26/07 and have seen a couple of his friends get homes for veterans that assisted them in living with the medical conditions that war created. I appreciate your spreading the word and supporting our military. You guys are great, we will be retiring in the next couple of years and hitting the road. We too are retired military, my husband did 20 years with the navy submarine force and is now supporting the navy in Bremerton Washington, if you are ever up this way say hi : )
Wow! That one got me. My heart goes out to you. Every time I see 'GOLD STAR FAMILY' I tear up. I cant help it. I just hurts my heart. Prayers to you and the family. I know our campaigns dont raise millions but I feel like it does make a difference for Veteran somewhere. I also hope it reminds those not affiliated with the military what they are giving every day! I feel like we owe them everything.
I can’t tell you both how happy I am to see this video. When I see capable, smart women saying, “Oh, I could NEVER drive the RV, that’s my husbands job”, I feel so sad and frustrated. There is absolutely no physical reason we can’t do it. It’s all mental. I’m so proud of you for doing it even though you were nervous. Now you’ll be even MORE confident in yourself so you can move to the next level up……driving the interstates and backing it into a campsite. I’m a 58 year old, single female and I pull my travel trailer with my F350 all over the place. It’s wonderful! Thank you so, so much for this video. So many women will now say, “Hey!! I can do that too!”
I hope so! That is why I always record anytime I get behind the wheel. I hope others will try it. I know I just need a little more confidence. It is coming!
Stacy, you rock!!!
My wife had shoulder surgery for a torn roto cuff a week ago. It will be a long hall. If they got you a Berg ice machine to ice the shoulder, use it. Best of luck with Phil's recovery.
The golf course view is nice until the balls come flying in.
I am late to the party but I really appreciate you pushing the movement for everyone to be able to do all the jobs involved with RVing. This is the same philosophy that applies to boating. My wife took a turn towing our little camper trailer down the highway on our last trip and she even did in 35-45 mph crosswinds!! When out traveling it is absolutely critical that every legal driver is at least trained well enough to get from a remote campsite to an area where help can find you. BTW, you did great at moving that giant coach!
So glad to see Phil came through OK. He looks a lot better than the last video. Terrific job moving the RV. I've done that AC temperature thing, too. Before Maureen & I got married, I drove stick shift cars, which Maureen did not know how to drive. She decided to have me teach her a lesson or two. It was so great that we did that because on our honeymoon, which was thousands of miles away, I had a appendicitis attack. Luckily, there was a hospital nearby and I spent a week there. Maureen had to drive herself to and from the hotel with just that limited experience.
Great example of why you need to be "cross trained." Now to get her to drive on the interstate.....LOL
I am just verklempt over y'all. Last week I came across your channel and have only watched about 6 of your videos so far but I already can't get enough! Everything about your videos is appealing. I've been searching for the right RV for me for the past few weeks and will hit the road solo soon! I'm so excited and your videos have truly been great gifts to me so THANK YOU! ☺ Y'all are great together, genuine, refreshing and inspiring. 🙂 Hopefully one day I see you, on the road!! 😄💙
Every woman needs to know how to perform all RV chores! If your partner is incapacitated for any reason don’t be helpless!!! Good job here
To:Phil and, Stacy I hope that, Phil recover's from his surgery okay my prayers 🙏 to Stacy and,Phil God bless from Jason,L front RimRock Az.
Get well soon!
Thanks so much!
This is a head’s up for the women out there, learn all you can about your rig now! We all enjoy adventures together but there are no guarantees in this life! My better half always thought the guys have responsibilities outside and us woman worry about meals etc. I had to find ways to trick him into sharing the ins and out of the RV! When he passed sudden I was so grateful for all the info I had learned over the years!
Please! Please! Please! Learn all you can, you won’t regret it!
Good job Stacey! Shoulder surgery is no joke Phil! Rest up, get well soon!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am sorry to hear about your loss but you are so right!!
BZ. Phil, I had to laugh when you mentioned the button-down shirt. I'm in the same boat. Hope you're healing well. We lived on our golf course when I was growing up, and we had a Live Oak tree in the back with a branch that dipped down almost the ground that provided perfect seating for my brothers and I to sit and make fun of the golfers as they passed by. We called it the Bleacher Oak. That was great fun. Every now and then my parents would get a call from the course (a very high brow place) with complaints about us, to which my Dad would say maybe the golfers should take lessons. Have fun watching the duffers. Stay safe. Fly Navy.
Thanks Jack. We are getting a few chuckles watching them sing and miss! LOL. Go Navy!
Forgetting to rehook the cable TV or recover the wheels is not as bad as forgetting to unhook the cable TV or stowing the wheel covers. Glad Phil is in good spirits. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
Good point! 😂😂😂
Stacy, I made your recipe with the balsamic marinated chicken last night. Full success. So delicious and my husband and son said, they don't ever want to eat chicken any different way again. Thank you. Lady, you rock! Moving that huge RV all by yourself, kudos!!
That is awesome.....thank you!
Great job Stacy, well done.....You never know when an emergency might arise and you have to do this on the fly.....
Are you having rotator cuff surgery? If so I feel for ya. While snow skiing I was stopped half way down and had stopped to wait for others in our group but then a snow boarder came flying down and took both my legs out and spammed me so hard on me right sholder. He got up and said "Sorry Dude" and continued down the slope. I kept thinking it would get better on it's own but it wouldn't, so after 3 weeks of being in agony not even being able to put my truck into gear with my right arm I ended up going to the doctor's and found out a partial tear in my bicep tendon and a complete tear in the rotator cuff. Surgery was no big deal but was a big deal was the physical therapy. The therapist will push you to the max. No matter how much it hurts do the PT as it is the only way to get back to normal rotation of the arm and shoulder. Good luck to you on your recovery. Been there done that and don't want to do it again. Love your videos keep them coming. One day would love to do what you're doing. Just gotta get my wife onboard. Any hint to make that happen?
Great idea to swap places. I did my back in years ago so my misses had to de rig the caravan and drive us back home while I laid down in the back of the car. She did a great job.
Thank you! You just never know when something will happen.
I hope Phil's shoulder heals fast with little discomfort. Make sure you do your PT, trust me that the key to recovery. Good job Stacy.
Thank you. PT starts next week!
Looks like Gizmo enjoys the new yard.
He loves it!!!
So glad to see you using and promoting RVillage. We have been members since before it went public in March 2014 (as beta testers). Use it every day. Will search for your group and join if we haven’t already. BTW: You can request assistance (if needed) from the RVillage CONNECTors (Chris and Gina of The Riveted Fox) with setting up a Virtual Get-Together on ZOOM. Their normal job is to assist members with arranging in-person get-togethers, but in the era of Cov-19 it’s been all virtual, and whole bunch of fun.
We love Chris and Gina!! They are the best! We have joined a few of the get togethers and you are right It is fun.
You did a great job Stacy ! And I love to share this little exercise I learned for those OMG I broke the A/C moments. You count by odd numbers starting with 3 ,5 , 7. 9, 11, 13, by 15 or 17 you will feel your heart rate slowing down and your mind clearer. And as always, smell the cake; blow out the candles 🤗
You're An RV CHAMP 💎
Thanks so much!
What a great video about teamwork. Nothing better! Thanks! Get better soon Phil.
Thanks! Will do!
You guys are really funny AND fun, GET WELL PHIL!!!!!!!...and Stacy YOU ROCK!!!!!!even when U forget the wheel covers!!!
Thanks so much!
Hope all is well with you guys. My wife and I will be joining the RV full time life later this year when we move back to Canada from Belize. Hope to be able to meet you one day take care and keep the great videos coming, you both are a wealth of information. Thanks Rick and Wendy
You did an awesome job Stacy. And it's so good of you guys to grow your RVillage site and show us how to find others from the group. This will be a great tool as we start our travels. Hope Phil has continued good healing.
Thanks Marsha. We love the community part of RV'ing and meeting everyone on the road.
Nice relocation job Stacy and thats not a bad view from the office either! Good to see Phil up and at'em! He'll be back in the saddle in no time! Wishing everyone well, a speedy recovery and happy trails!
Thanks so much!
Being that close to a golf course with those giant front windows would scare me to death! Good job girl!
We did think about that but nothing even close to the casitas so far.
Great idea with the move. Hoping you recover fully and quickly Phil. However, it will be OK if you milk this out, its a win for you and a win for her. You get stronger, and she'll get better at driving the rig, breaking and setting up camp, and assisting you with showers ; ) ; )
Its great that you are transparent Stacy, showing your fear and how you overcame them. You are a rock star for everyone that is afraid to get behind the wheel for the 1st or 2nd time. Thank you both.
Thanks so much!
Definitely a plus having assistance. I remember scraping along the side of a roof, pulling my electric chords out...the list goes on. Lol
We have done the electrical cord.......😂😂
Prayers for you to heal quickly and completely Phil. You are lucky to have a great woman like Stacy for your wife. I was too, but I lost my Bride, Beth, to a heart attack in 2017. So when I'm camping it's all me.....I get the fame and the blame for how my trips go. LOL. Safe travels and I'm headed over yo your web site to join the tribe.
Stacy is so brave..she did a great job. Disappointed there are no crazy "on meds" videos..lol
No one likes to see a grown. man drool....lol
Plus you have bad weather shelter with Casita! Smart move
YES!! And there was a few nights this week we thought we would need it.
I am so not ready to pull the fifth wheel. I don’t even like driving our long bed dually! But I need to learn because Larry is definitely the type of guy that could break an arm or something. Glad we have a checklist. That will help. Oh. You should have added the drooling 🤤 🤣. That’s awesome. Great cause. Good company. RVillage now has a Grand Design group too. Button up shirts 🤣. You are so right. I do need to practice 😬. You go girl 💪. Stay safe and speedy recovery. Alice
You can do it!
Oh yeah - those casita sites are super sweet !! You guys never fail to show how things are DONE :-). So glad you guys are in a happy place for Phil's rehab. What a wonderful gesture from Gas Stop - super partner for sure. I can't believe we weren't already part of your group - thanks for the reminder on that. Cheers :-).
Thanks so much friend!! We are so glad you guys popped in for a visit and inspired us to move over here. It is really an awesome spot. I love sitting and watching my amazing view every day.
You did a great job on moving the RV alone. Both people Sharing the RV Need to know everything about it. I wish you speedy recovery. 👍☕️🍩🍀
Elbow, shoulder, what's next? His nickname is now the bionic man. 😊
Keep the rubber on the road and God bless you and your family.
Thank you!
We just agreed to buy a 2006 Phaeton out in Lake Elsinore, CA. It’s a sort of out of nowhere opportunity too good to pass up. The rig belonged to a racing team and was maintaining by its mechanics. We’re flying out to LA next week, which should be an adventure in itself. If the coach passes inspection, we’ll finally have a Tiffin. And to build on your episode, Stacey, Sarah, who has never even been in a Class A, will be driving it from LA to the Georgia coast, since I still have my arm in a sling. She’s about to break out in hives. But at least she’s 5’10”, so she’s got that going for her. We’ve already gotten a Gasstop (thanks for the code), TPMS, and EPS to take with us. Anything else you recommend for our shake down cruise, besides lots of valium for me? Thanks. Fly Navy.
Great video! I would have been freaking out having to move Ruby:) You did an awesome job, Stacy! Phil I pray you have a speedy recovery and feel better soon. Thanks for sharing your travels and life with us. Judy & Ed
Thank you so much!
Lloyd is not going to be happy with you two lol He has never driven ANY of our rigs and now he is going to need to bite the bullet and learn our new one. We are getting older and if something makes it hard for me to get us from point A to point B, he needs to feel comfortable doing that and not breaking out in a cold sweat like Stacy said that she did! I had no doubt that you could handle this task Stacy and now that you’ve gotten over the hard part, you should continue to drive Ruby and make it like second nature for you! Prayers continue for you Phil and your speedy recovery!
I agree completely! I have to keep going.
Wish you a successful and quick recovery, Phil. I still have the same sling and pad from my last shoulder surgery...same shoulder too. The worst part of it was trying to not rollover in my sleep. Of course the pain will wake you up and remind you.
Thanks so much!
Praying for you that your shoulder heal well
Thanks so much!
Just ordered our shirts! We watch every video that comes out. You guys are fun to watch and we learn a lot thru you. We are still in the planning stage but will be RV'ing asap. Hope Phil's recovery will be short. Take care, stay safe...
Awesome! Thank you Brian! When will your launch day happen?
@@todayissomeday Within 2 years we hope to buy are first RV. My wife cares for her mother full-time and I still need to retire. After that we go 100% travel bums.
you did good. What you forgot were items YOU didn't unhook. Muscle memory! LOL
I bought huge button up shirts from goodwill and cut down one side. Follow the doctors orders after surgery.
Yeppers - you kicked butt! (TV cable? We don't need no stinking TV cable 😉) If we were in the same situation I believe we would go the casita route as well. Situations like what you are in (recovering from surgery AND travel restrictions with covid) it is worth the extra $. Always good to see both of you relaxing and smiling.
Thanks Linda! We really lucked out with this spot. The cable sucks here by the way.....very bad connections.
WOW! That’s awesome........so proud and want to learn how to do everything on ours! We haven’t had our Rig for 5 years and we are getting it back (LONG STORY). I’m thrilled and I wish I could get hubby excited about it too! He wants to possibly go smaller, but we have the Allegro Bus and I can’t see going smaller for more money when our Bus (a 2009) will be perfect when we fully retire and want to travel around. Hubby is retired AF, but finishing another 20 retiring as a civilian (same job as in the AF). You all seem very much like us and if we were closer, maybe you could help me convince hubby what we miss about RVing and that’s the connections and the camaraderie!!!! Will join your group and will definitely order some shirts for the main reason the donation aspect! Love building Homes for Heroes!!!
Thanks Sylvia. Glad you are getting your rig back. You have the perfect RV for hitting the road. We thank you both for your service to our great country!! We love our military charities a ton! This is getting a lot of really great support!
Phil hope you are feeling better. So glad you have each other. Great duo!
Thanks so much
No outtakes?😂😂. So happy you were able to do this on your own, I never doubted you for a minute!
I wasn't in the video....Stacy isn't as funny as I am......LOL. Just kidding!
You, Me & the RV ....Phil...no...you are not kidding....😉
I made Marcy slice up the side of some t-shirts and sow on some velcro so I didn't have wear button up shirts when I had my shoulder surgery last year
That was one hell of an intro! So much yes!
You are the first to comment on the intro.....Stacy was very excited about it....took 14 hours to capture it!
Hi guys, thanks for another great video and lessons. I hope Phil's recovery is going well. Glad you are in a great spot to recover.😄 Great job moving the RV Staci❣
Thanks so much!
Knew you could do it Stacy👏🏼👍🏼Glad surgery is behind you now Phil(had shoulder surgery twice in 05)-I feel your discomfort!! Praying you heal quickly & completely🙏🏼We joined your RVillage Group last week-great info there just like your videos, blog & website! As soon as probate closes we’re joining you on the road👏🏼
We will save room for you on the freeway!!
I knew you could do it!! Congratulations!! Get better Phil.
Thanks so much!
You did a great job Stacey. Way to go! I never had a doubt. Let's see if Phil can do your jobs as well. 😉
Thanks so much!
Glad Phil has extra comfort during his rehab. Great Job Stacy! You Rock!!!!
Lou & Angie
Thanks you two!!
Again great job Stacy looks like a great site to recover
Great job on moving the RV Stacy. And Phil, you must be feeling a lot better I like to see the smile on your face. :)
Yes, he is!! thank you
We ordered 2 red shirts just now. Thanks for the video reminder! Glad you're feeling better Phil. You guys be safe out there, safe travels.
Awesome! Thank you Michelle!
Great video. Hope you are feeling/healing well.
Yes, thank you
I've had both shoulders done hope your recovery has been fast and complete!
Speedy recovery, rest and relax like a retired sailor should. Nice spot to recover in for sure.
It sure is!
Terrific choice, nice place to recoup and get Phil back feeling well. I definitely can relate to how you feel, I’m not that tall either. I would be very scared to drive our rig as well even though it’s only 31-32ft overall. I’m so glad you successfully accomplished that, I may someday too. 🤗🌈👍
Thanks! You can do it.
WOOP WOOP way to go Stacy! Here's hoping you are feeling better soon Phil. Looking forward to your videos with Al and Angie. Loved your past videos with them.
Us too!
Great job Stacy. Speedy recovery Phil.
Thank you Ruth.
You are great... You can support each other with some stress and big smiles. Happiness is the best way to survive in this world. Love your vids... Keep going.
So true! Thanks Mario!
Speedy recovery! I just had my rotator cuff surgery 5/11 and can't wait until we can go camping again!
Good job on moving the rig. It is good to see Phil up and about. We hope to see you two sometime in the next couple of weeks. Stay safe!
I hope so too!
Good job, Stacy!!! Glad Phil has the surgery behind him. Continuing to pray for you as you heal. I love the casita...perfect for what you guys need. I am so glad they had that available for you. Try to get some rest and recover well. I like the button up shirt and that y'all matched! I hope we get to meet you someday! (Jane from SC)
Thanks Mike. We really lucked out here. Hopefully, once healed we can get back on the road sooner than later!
Stacy, great vlog! You did an awesome job, with all the confidence you have. Phil, Godspeed..🙏😊 As I started to watch this, I saw you were in Castroville, TX. I thought how funny that was because we live in Castroville, CA! 😁 love that sight with the Casita..love your channel. Have a great time
Thanks so much! 😊
The bathroom scale being passed between besties, did not go unnoticed.🤣
Yes, I am binge watching. Absolutely no interest in large RV-ing - but your videos are interesting. Young lady you need to learn to handle that rig while you have a great Co-pilot. One never knows.
Good job Stacy. Hope your shoulder is much better Chief.
Thank you!
And so happy to see he is going 👍 awesome to know Al and Angie get to see you guys again so cool!
We are really excited!
Super brave! I will get there one day. Right now I just watch and assist in his outside jobs. I should get him to do the inside part....
YEs!! Do a total switch. He may need to do it without you one day as well!
You are both an inspiration! Love the video. Hope you get well soon, Phil. Great job Stacy!
Thanks so much!
Great video! Stacy you officially pass the course! Stay safe and healthy!
Thanks so much!
Stacy I was so nervous for you.. but I was rooting 🤗for you the entire time knew you could do it 👍🏽Great Job Well Done!
Thank you so much Lashawn!!!
Hope you get to feelin better Phil. Looks like your in good hands.
I am! Thanks!
Phil, I wish you a good and fast recovery, hope you're well soon. Stacy, great job on the driving. I remember when I had to start driving big trucks at work. I didn't now how to drive a car and I had to put up with really big and long trucks with complicated gear shifters. I only learned to drive a car after 4 years of moving trucks in and out of the workshop. Nowadays I still prefer to drive trucks, but I don't have to get on public roads.
Wow! That is a cool story! You totally rock.
Good job Stacy!! Good luck Phil!!
You might be healed up but I took old t shirts and cut the side of shirt from arm pit down and attached some Velcro. Hope it's going good. Good job moving the coach
Great idea
I thought your surprise was going to be that Stacy was pregnant. Bawaaaaa! You guys should set up a camera on the golf course, talk about bloopers? It looks like Phil is coming along pretty good, but don't let him milk it too long. Keep the good stuff coming.
That would be a surprise...to both of us! That is never gonna happen again! LOL. I am going to milk this for as long as I can.....she is taking great care of me!!! I'm a little spoiled!!!
Stacy you did a fantastic job moving the RV all on your own . Phil I wish you a belated speedy recovery from the surgery . May I ask how you got hurt ? Did you fall some how ? Thanks for the tour of the casita .
I can be a big fool on my own without sedation. I had septoplasty, turbinbate reduction, ulnar nerve surgery, numerous upper and lower GI's, hydrocele and both feet had surgeries from military service in Vietnam. I refused sedatives in all cases. The ulnar nerve surgeon, Kaiser, Los Angeles, that performed the ulnar nerve surgery about 3 years ago said I am the only one he has ever known to have it without sedation. But I do allow all the locals they can apply. There is a very legitimate reason, with much more explanation for it. I am not allergic to sedatives.
Way to much about me.
The analytical reasoning you displayed by figuring out the A/C problem was very good. I think we all have experienced similar situations. But some never resolve them as you did.
A steady and good recovery for Phil.
Thanks so much!
Great Job moving the RV.. I had total confidence on you!!! ;-)
Thank you! 😊
Great job on the solo move, Stacy! Phil will certainly enjoy having the use of that casita for rehabbing his broken wing. 👍🏻
That's the plan!
Way to go.. we came up to the rv park for the weekend to check it out. Wonderful place. We like in the evening maybe will see around.
Sweet! It is a lovely place!
Good luck with the recovery..and great job moving the rig.
Thanks 👍
You did great and filmed it too!👍🏻👏🏻😳
Thank you!! 😊
LOOKING GOOD PHIL ,HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER, GREAT JOB STACY,
Thank Brian.
Stacy you did very well looked like a pro to me .. I'm sure it would make a person sweat driving one of those around for a time or two , very expensive too i'm sure ... Hope your husband's recovery goes well for him .. It will take some time for that part of it ....great video you did just fine ..
Thanks Norman.
Phil. You have chosen wisely. Hope for a quick recupe.
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I am so glad the operation went well and the RV was moved safely. Outstanding job! 🤗 I love your little area. That shower is so nice. I hope you enjoy your time recouperating there. Did they give you any idea how long that would be? Also I am not the most techie person, but I didn't see your link. I would love to join a online form and be able to chat with other RV'ers.
Whoo-hooo!....way to go Stacy!....also, glad Phil is doing so well!!
Thanks so much!
We have a 40 ' class A diesel pusher. I have been avoiding.driving it! But you never know emergencies can happen! Thanks for the inspiration!
We are hunkered down in CA wish we were traveling!👍😎😊
You can do it!
Thanks for the update video ... going to order my t-shirt tonight:-)
Awesome! Thank you!
Super proud of you Stacy. While it may be nerve wracking now, it will get easier and you will find your travels to be that much more fun when you can drive too.
I hope so! Thanks!!
Oh my! Moving that RV would have put me in a panic. We really like RVillage also. Thanks for sharing. Get well soon. Be safe.
Thank you! You too!
Well Stacy, you are now officially my hero! I want to be able to drive our coach and I know I can because of your experience. Thanks for showing us your fear along with your determination. What is the name of the RV Park where you are staying? We are looking for great places to stay in Texas. We just retired and have to build our list of favorite Texas parks to visit in our Motorhome. Love your videos!
If I can then I know you can!! Start with drives in empty parking lots and driving to the dump stations and work your way up! YOu can do it.
Oh Alsatian rv resort
I've learned to drive our little TT, but can't do a backup like hubby. Thank goodness have never had to back into our curvy driveway. Don't think I could ever drive a rig as big as yours like Stacy though just because I'm a white knuckle driver with something much smaller.
BTW love where you're staying. Next time home will visit relatives in Lytle & Hondo, & this RV park is perfect for location for that + doing our ancestry research around Devine.
Phil...get well soon.
Alsatian RV Resort in Castroville, TX
Thanks for the reminder on the shirt. Bought mine today and plan to wear it my first full day on the road after I retire August 1. 😀👍🏻
Thanks so much!