McManus
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Outside of each RV fifth wheel, travel trailer, and Class A, B, or C bus, sits a variety of items that don't vary all that much. A BBQ grill, fire pit
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, two collapsible chairs, and a small whimsical flag are standard equipment. But, the optional equipment sets us apart from the animals. Awnings are blanketed with wind chimes and wind spinners and are accented with every conceivable playful light strand. A large carpet and portable cabana expand the living area while, at the same time, marking territory. They're edged with privacy screens, potted plants, bird feeders, solar lighting, tiki torches, and seasonal décor. Pink Flamingos, bless their hearts, are still all the rage. Tacky signs that shouldn't make you laugh but still do, give some idea of how much alcohol will be consumed at that particular RV site. Hammocks, Mexican blankets, and weather-resistant pillows turn outdoor areas into something, perhaps, a little too informal as mid-late-aged owners strut their stuff. But, it's all a good dose of unapologetic flair indicating how long said glamper intends on staying and how much effort they're willing to put into making their home away from home seem like, home. Honestly, it's enough to make the grinch look on, tap his furry fingers and say, "I must stop RVers from coming, but how?"Not unlike Dorothy donning her pair of Ruby Slippers, we entered a strange and quirky world. We would see retirees happily walking cats and pigs on leashes in Florida, and then slide into another parallel universe of eccentricity in Colorado. We even stumbled upon a rude Canadian up North, a rare phenomenon, just short of flying monkeys. And our RV and her oh-so-fragile pieces and parts? I'll just say this; it's a lot easier to load a suitcase onto an airplane and go, free and easy. But where's the fun in that? -C.L. McManus
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C.L. McManus