Three Days Left on the Fourth Floor
I have 3 full days here at the hotel before I hit the road Sunday morning.
Iāve enjoyed my stay these past 4 months but Iām not looking forward to packing everything up, hauling it back to the van, and putting it away.
If extended stay hotels are going to be part of my Portable Living lifestyleā¦
I need to devise a simple way to move my stuff back and forth.
But I think thatās best done once I'm back on the roadā¦ so I can see how the transition actually unfolds.
It feels like my time in south Florida flew by at lightning speed this yearā¦
Possibly because I enjoyed it more than being in my un-air-conditioned van.
Nikki commented several times that Iām doing better than in past years.
At the hotel, I love being able to hop in the van and goā¦
If I were at a campground, before going anywhere, I would have to do the campground shuffleā¦
- Put everything away (so it doesnāt fly around when Iām driving)
- Pull in the leveling blocks
- Unplug from the electric pedestal
- Take my window coverings off
- And make sure Iām ready to roll safely down the road
And then, when I return to the campground, I have to do the campground shuffle in reverse.
Over the years, Iāve simplified the shuffle as much as possible but it can still be a pain.
Parting thoughtsā¦
This season felt differentā¦ but a good different. Iām not sure if it was the hotel, the air conditioning, or just where I am in life right now. Probably all three.
After ten-plus years of this lifestyleā¦ Iāve learned it ebbs and flows. Itās not a steady rhythm and not always predictable. I settle in somewhere, get comfy, figure out the little things, and just like thatā¦ itās time to go again.
But thatās what I love about itā¦ even when the packing makes me grumble.
To be honest, Iām getting the itch to goā¦ even though Iām sad to be leaving Nikki (until next season).
Before I know it, Iāll be watching south Florida shrink in the rearview mirror.
For now, itās time for coffee and to savor my last few days on the fourth floor.
Connie š¼
Psstā¦ if youāve noticed I mention coffee a lot, you might enjoy my A Little Coffee Lover Fun - Questionnaire Style post.
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Life Right Nowā¦
- My Whereabouts ā Still hanging out in south Florida
- Home Base ā An extended stay hotel - since December 7, 2025
- Iām Here Until ā March 29, 2026
- Todayās Plan ā Finish my laundry so I donāt have to do it while traveling š§ŗ
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