If you've dropped by before, you already know that I am parked on a seasonal site here in Raccoon Holler Campground in Glendale Springs, NC. My home is in the Blue Ridge Mountains and there's just lots to love about this area. It probably wouldn't surprise you to know that folks here in the campground have a love for raccoons too. In fact, there are hundreds of raccoons in all shapes and sizes that can be seen as you stroll up and down the roads of the Holler. Sharon, Becky, and the Cousins are always on the lookout for anything raccoon when they are out exploring. But they are quite picky when it comes to actually buying something for me or Miss Anne next door.
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I have to tell you that there aren't a whole lot of modifications to be made on me. Maybe it's because I'm pretty perfect right off the factory floor . . . at least that's what Sharon thinks, lol. But there was one item of my interior that kinda bothered both of us . . . the black media wires running down out of the "attic". With my interior being such a beautiful bright white, those black wires were a glaring eyesore. Another set of wires from the "attic" was a radio antenna that attached to the window. Sharon knew that if she could find just the right-sized white tube or sheath, she could fit it around those wires and make them disappear. So she shopped on Amazon and voila . . . white tubing! After measuring twice, it was time to cut. The tubing had a slit cut in it already, so it was an easy task to slide it right around the wires. Prest-o chang-o, my tubular mod was complete. No more ugly black wires! Thanks so much for dropping by today to check out one of the easiest mods that can be done for us Ollies. From my family (Sharon, Gracie, Phoebe, Splish, GiGi, & Zip) to yours, I wish you the best! Mollie #357.
In August of my first summer in the Holler, my interior started smelling a little funky and musty. I wrote all about it back on August 25, 2018 and told you how Sharon attacked the problem. Her final solution involved installing a sleep system called Froli. Now the Froli system is not new to folks who have little teardrop campers called T@Gs and T@Bs, because they are often installed to improve the sleep under the standard cushions. After reading posts on our Oliver websites and discussion boards, Sharon decided it would be the perfect final step for stopping the growth of mildew under my mattresses. The humidity of my Blue Ridge Mountains was never going to change, so proactive steps needed to be taken! After a bit of math, she determined how much to order for both twin beds and went with the Froli Travel option. We enlisted the help of Aunt Becky, laid out all the parts, worked out the grid, and got to work. It was a tedious job of snapping all the base elements together for the perfect fit and it was not a quick job. After completing the base, we moved on to the spring elements that snapped on top. The light blue squares had extra cushioning and they were placed in the shoulder area. After finishing the left twin bed, we moved on to the right. The whole purpose of installing this Froli bed system was to raise the mattresses up off the fiberglass sleeping platform so air could circulate underneath. The circulation keeps moisture from being trapped and preventing mildew from growing. Success! As a bonus, Sharon and Becky increased the comfort factor of the bed. Ventilation and comfort . . . a match made in Holler Heaven.
Thanks ever so much for checking out my Froli blog today and from my family (Sharon, Gracie, Phoebe, Splish, GiGi, & Zip) to yours, I wish you the best! Mollie #357. I have had the best intentions for the past 12 months . . . intentions of writing some blogs, sharing news and photos, and bringing you stories from the Holler. All I can say is that life seems to have gotten in the way for me and Sharon.
But today we celebrate my 3rd anniversary of sitting pretty on site #86 at Raccoon Holler Campground. I believe that if I make a promise to you right here and now to start chatting with you again, then I will be bound to holding up that promise. So that's my plan and I will do my utmost to stick to it. Sharon, Gracie the Camping Dog, and Baby Phoebe just left this morning after spending some time with me this week. Cousin Rob and Mr. Mark gave me a much-needed bath last week so I looked my best for this special day. Life has been good in the Holler, the temperatures have been divine this season, and the fun continues to come by the bucketload. Until the next time, from my family (Sharon, Gracie, Phoebe, Splish, Gigi, and Zip) to yours, I wish you the best! Mollie #357. |
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