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Essential RV Storage Checklist: Tips and Strategies for Choosing the Right Local Covered Storage

Proper storage for an RV is essential to maintaining its condition and ensuring it’s ready for your next adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or new to road trips, knowing how to store your RV correctly can prevent costly mistakes. This blog provides cost-effective RV storage strategies, identifies covered storage advantages and provides actionable advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in storage.  

Proper RV Storage: Preventing the Worst  

Overlooking tire maintenance, inadequate ventilation, and neglecting to protect the RV from pests are common RV storage mistakes that can result in significant damage and expensive repairs over time. So proper storage safeguards the RV against environmental elements, mechanical problems, and security risks. This approach also protects your investment and your RV when you are ready to hit the road for your next trip.  

Selecting the Right RV Storage Facility  

When it comes to RV storage, not all facilities are created equal. Follow essential RV storage tips such as cleaning your vehicle thoroughly, utilizing protective covers, maintaining tire pressure, and ensuring all systems have been winterized to keep your RV in top condition during the storage period. Here’s what you need to know when selecting a storage space:  

Security Amenities  

Video surveillance, gated access and on-site management are a relief.  

Look for lights with motion detectors and perimeter fencing.  

Accessibility and Convenience  

Navigate spacious driveways designed to accommodate big RVs.  

Choose an RV storage facility that operates on your schedule.  

Storage Options  

Covered RV storage means less protection against UV rays, rain, or snow.  

Enclosed units add additional security from theft, as well as from the elements.  

Convenience to Your Location  

Find closer RV storage facilities to diminish travel time and fuel costs.  

Customized Services  

Electrical service, wash bays, and service facilities may also be important services for the facilities.  

Pre-Storage Preparation Checklist: Preparing Your RV  

Before storing your RV, it’s essential to prepare it to prevent damage and ensure it remains in excellent condition. Use this detailed checklist as your guide:    

Thorough Clean  

Wash and wax its exterior to prevent corrosion and UV exposure.  

Clean the inside completely, removing all perishables and any material that may attract pests.  

Inspect for Repairs  

Inspect for leaks, cracks, or mechanical problems. Make necessary repairs before storing.  

Inspect seals around windows and doors for wear.  

Protect the Tires  

Tire inflation should be at the manufacturer's recommended pressure.  

Cover the tires to protect them from the sun and extreme temperatures.  

Winterize Your Plumbing System  

Drain water lines and use antifreeze to make it freeze-proof during harsh weather.  

Disconnect the Battery  

Take out the battery and place it in a cool, dry location so as not to drip  

Breathable RV Cover  

A high-quality cover frees your RV from dirt, dust, and moisture buildup.  

Cost-Effective RV Storage Strategies  

RV storage doesn’t need to deplete your wallet. Here are practical ways to save while ensuring your RV remains protected:  

Look for Local Options: The convenience of searching for RV storage locations near me reduces transportation costs and time spent traveling to the facility.  

Negotiate Contracts: Month-to-month contracts offer more flexibility and save you money since you will require them only temporarily.  

DIY Maintenance: For example, cleaning and checking the seals will save you from expensive professional services.  

RV Storage Tips for Long-Term Care  

Proper long-term care of your RV while in storage can help prevent costly maintenance issues. Here are some RV storage tips to keep your vehicle in great condition:  

Tire Maintenance: Check tire pressure regularly, and consider using tire covers to protect your tires from UV rays and extreme weather conditions.  

Battery Care: Disconnect the battery to prevent discharge during storage, and store it in a cool, dry place if possible.  

Seal Openings: Ensure that windows, vents, and doors are properly sealed to prevent pests from entering. For extra protection, use covers for vents and windows.  

Cover Your RV: While covered RV storage provides protection, an additional cover can shield your RV from dust, dirt, and other environmental hazards.  

Check for Leaks: Always check your RV for leaks or cracks that may have developed and get them fixed before storing them for a long time.  

If you’re considering local RV storage, covered facilities are ideal for areas with varying weather conditions.  

Conclusion  

Proper RV storage will ensure it remains in good condition for your next road trip. This is an RV storage checklist to help you avoid costly mistakes and protect your investment. Preparing your RV and selecting a reliable facility ensures your vehicle is always ready for the road ahead. 

Properly storing your RV will extend its life and actually save you money over the long term. Whether for one season or for more, your vehicle deserves proper care, even when unused. 

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The First Motorhome!

Remember when things were so much simpler?  The Ford House-Car Q-dog

This is one of only six Ford House-cars said to have been made per year in the mid-30's at the Ford plant in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to an article in a 1993 "Old Car​s​" magazine.

Very few others - perhaps none - remain on the road and certainly not in such amazing original condition!

When discovered in a garage under a heavy cover in northern Minnesota in August of 2001, it had only 19,000 miles on the odometer and the owner's manual was still in the glove box in like-new condition! 

The RV had always been garaged and treated with much 'TLC' as a collector vehicle. 

The all wood lined interior was still the way it appeared in the '30's complete with framed photos of the original owner on his travels, mainly to Florida, and his cabin in the North Woods. It also had other memorabilia from that era.

The Ford House-car was built on a '37 Ford Pickup frame and cowling and was powered by a 60 horse power, flathead V-8 with aluminum heads. The rear framing is all wood, with the metal skin wrapped around it. The roof structure is all wood over which the heavy, waterproofed canvas top is still very securely fitted. The structure of the body is solid, appearing to be all oak hardwood and it's still in a remarkably unaltered, undamaged condition! The door frames are thick, solid oak as are the window frames although those have been painted over. 

This House-car was a big hit at this campground once we got that great old 'flattie' V-8 hummin'! Note the expanding roof (it's that 'extra' roof piece barely visible in the picture) and the original dark green color, which has been repainted. All four side windows open while the back one tilts out in three positions. The windshield also tilts open at the bottom for 'natural' AC while driving. Here are a few shots of the Ford House-car on the road...

Here's a look at the interior.

It's a slice right out of 1930's just as the original owner had it. All the windows have curtains for privacy and there are pull-down shades on the back window, as well as on the driver's and passenger door windows. Note the wide storage cabinet under the bed.

The wood headliner gives the 'cabin' a warm and inviting rustic feel. You can also see it has a ceiling vent and the canvas expanding roof portion visible in this picture. Four wood pieces securely support the expansion when it's in the 'up' position, while clamps secure it when it's down while traveling.

Note the cedar branches hanging in the corners to give the cabin a natural, north woods aroma. Cabinets and the aluminum sink, that includes a wooden cover insert, are visible on the left. All the antiques inside, as well as on the walls, came along for the ride. Also note the collapsible table behind the driver's seat. 

It's amazing how simple vehicles were back then! No computerization to be concerned about!

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I beg you

Use all your whale knowledge and make a nerdy little marine biologist au with omi and Mira please I beg

I want all the whale facts, cute fluffy sweetness

okay. omg, first of all- this was the sweetest, loveliest thing to ask. I’m so genuinely flattered like you have no idea.

that being said- did I go overboard (ha) on this one? Maybe. but marine science is my greatest passion in life and I got carried away 😭✋🏾

I hope you like it!!!!

Megaptera novaeangliae

“We should have low swell for the rest of the day. Wind speed isn’t supposed to kick up over 12 knots, and hopefully the conditions can be classified at level 5.” Sweeping her wild mess of ink-black hair into a ponytail, Dr. Miradevi Lakshmi tucked a baseball cap sporting the letters ‘NOAA’ over her unruly locks. “Sound good?”

“Sure.” Her intern, Isaac, was a bright eyed fellow whose work lived up to the usual starry credentials. Bless his heart, the boy got things done.

He nodded and scribbled quick notes into a battered notebook, brows furrowed slightly. “The hydrophones are on deck- yes, they are covered with towels. We have the GPS in the equipment cooler, and the first data sheet is ready to go.”

A gentle, cool breeze swept through the port, the pale blue waters of the Pacific coast lapping against the docked research vessel. The RV Davidson was a beautiful ship, just her speed. Not large enough to get lost on, but not small enough that one breaching whale would send the crew overboard- which had happened once, surprisingly.

“And-“ the intern’s lips curled into a grin. He opened up the bulky clipboard storage box, readjusting the mess of papers and pencils in it with a knowing air. “You have a data transcriber with you .”

“Please tell me they’re not saddling me with one of those university kids again.” Mira said, wary. “Much love to them, but their eardrums are atrocious. I’ve had to go back and re-write so much data.” She leaned closer, her voice lowering conspiratorially. “One of them heard a B- call clear as day and logged it as as ship noise.”

“It’s because we listen to music so loud, it blows our eardrums out of whack.” Isaac said sagely. “But you don’t have to worry about that. You’re getting a pretty good guy from what I know.” He gestured, and Miradevi turned around.

The telltale rattle of a roller against wood instantly gave the ‘pretty good guy’ away.

Shit.

Her gaze caught the figure strolling towards her, White Cane in hand. Mira took a shaky inhale, willing down the tidal wave of emotion the swept through her.

Say something. Don’t stand there and gape like a fish. Say something- 
“Well, look who it is.”

… Idiot.

“I’m quite unable to do that, darling.” Dr. Ominis Gaunt stood before her, and the air between them simmered.

“Hello, Mira.”

Miradevi stiffened at hearing her name on his lips, his lilting voice washing up a slew of memories that were best kept locked away in a tiny little box in her head.

“Ominis.” She returned, reaching out for a handshake. She could be cordial. She could be professional. “It’s wonderful to have you with us again.”

Ominis gave her a slow smile as his hand dwarfed hers, the familiarity of the gesture almost crumbling her resolve. To make matter worse, his touch wandered to her shoulder, down her hip. The soft fabric of her t- shirt snagged under his touch, a trail of sparks left in the wake of his roaming fingertips.

“Taking advantage of California’s sunny weather?”

Mira pulled away, needing quite a lot of effort to do so. “I’m not the only one. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you wearing cargo before.”

“A necessary evil.” Ominis flashed her a grin, adjusting the black sunglasses that perched on his nose. “But I daresay I’m doing it justice.”

Mira tried not to let her gaze catch on the open top buttons of his cotton shirt, or the way the sunlight illuminated every handsome angle of his face.

Despite being in the United States for a decent amount of time now, Ominis had not lost an ounce of his refined British accent- another thing she tried to push away from her mind.

“Come on.” Mira managed. “We’re leaving port soon, and I can’t leave my precious equipment in my intern’s grubby little paws.”

“Hey!” 

“I’m joking, Isaac. You’re doing great.” Miradevi offered him a quick smile. Her arm almost raised to loop with Ominis’ as he readjusted the grip on his cane. Almost.

She lowered it the second she realized what she was doing, and awkwardly gestured for him to follow her onto the vessel. It seemed the universe was out to get her in one way or the other- perhaps this was payment for the weather conditions being miraculously perfect.

“I read your paper, Dr. Lakshmi.” Ominis’ voice lowered to a murmur. Seagulls cried overhead and the clamor of fishermen, researchers, and tourists bustling around the ports muted to a dull echo. “On climate change influencing poleward shifts in the migration patterns of Grey whales. It was.. fascinating.”

Her response was less than enthused.

“…Yeah.” Her words were quiet, heavy with bitter dissapointment. “It was- it was fun to write.”

Ominis paused just short of the gangplank, gripping Mira’s upper arm. “Don’t do that.” His voice was quiet, but firm. “Not this again. Look-“ Ominis tilted his head slightly. “Is anyone around?”

Mira darted her gaze over the deck, before shaking her head. 
“No. But-“

Ominis cut her off, his voice low.

“You are making an impact, Mira. I promise. No legislative action can be taken without data, and without the work we do, policy has no legs to stand on. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, but it doesn’t seem to register with you how important the works we do is-“

Mira turned to face him, the wind sweeping pieces of her hair out of her ponytail. She fought the urge to snap back, old emotions returning full force at the familiar dance they were falling into. He seemed to know it too, his shoulder stiffening as she began to talk, his lips setting in a thin line.

“The Atlantic is exploding in boundary conflicts over who gets to plunder Tuna stocks before they move into some other countries’ geographic jurisdiction.” She turned away at the look on Ominis’ face, not wanting to see the irritation in his eyes. “Trade wars over who gets to decimate commercial- and highly endangered, mind you- fish populations first, and here I am writing another goddamn paper that’ll sit somewhere collecting digital dust.”

“Is that really what you think you’re doing?” Ominis snapped as he followed her into the ship, his cane feeling for obstacles in his path. “What we’re doing? That it’s useless to do the sort of research we do?” 

“No, of course n- that’s not what I’m saying.” Mira pinched the bridge of her nose. “I’m just saying that the things we do need to go further. We can’t stop at producing the data and hoping someone in Congress will do something about it. Gods know they barely read the memos we send them-“

“I know. Trust me, I know. But- gods, we’ve talked about this, Rara. You’d be giving up everything you’ve worked for to do what? Play kindergarden teacher for a bunch of legislators that need to be walked through the reasons that climate change is real? It’s a waste of your intelligence.”

“Thankfully you don’t really have any ground to give me life advice, Ominis.” Mira hissed, stung. “What I do with my career is my business. Not yours.”

Her mild surprise at his silence was short lived because the next thing she knew, he had pushed her into one of the cabins, slamming the door shut behind them. A table stood in the corner by the porthole, a chunky laptop sprouting wires firmly attached to it. 
Ominis snatched the sunglasses off his face, folding them and tossing them onto the table where they fell with a clatter. Mira took a step back, faltering at the glint in his star- streaked eyes. 


“Not my business?” He growled, stalking forwards. “I think you’ll find that what you do is, in fact, very much my business.”

“Is that why you turned and left the second we got back on land after the Antarctica mission?” Miradevi asked drily. “Also, you’re not exactly giving off intimidating vibes right now, Mr. Cargo Pants.”

“You were the one telling me that you weren’t interested-“

“I- I was interested! I was very much interested, I didn’t know you needed more proof on top of all the things we did on that ship!”

“You- frustrating, aggravating woman.” Ominis snarled, striding forwards. “You were scared. You were scared and it threw me off, and I was stupid enough to believe that you preferred me out of your life. But I know that’s not true anymore.”

“Presumtuous of you. And things have changed, clearly.”

Ominis gave a low, derisive laugh.

“Tell me you don’t want this. Tell me the truth, and say that you’re scared to go all in and explore what we have.” He took another step closer. His hand reached up and brushed her face, tentative.

Miradevi fought not to lean into his touch, her lashes fluttering slightly.

“Mira.”

He spoke her name like a caress. “Tell me.” Ominis repeated, voice softer. “And I’ll walk away.”

“I-“ Mira paused, head spinning wildly. The fact that she was here to do research was quickly taking a back bench, which was unnacceptable. “Ominis. Not now, alright? Please. Let’s just talk about this later.”

Dr. Ominis Gaunt listened as the woman he was madly in love with gathered her things and swept from the small cabin room, the iron door slamming behind her.

“Fuck.” He hissed, frustration lacing his voice as he dragged a hand through his hair. “Fuck.”

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“The UAVs are picking up Humpback whales about a hundred meters at our three o’clock.” Captain Sharp of the RS Davidson pointed out the drone footage on their screens. The ship pitched slightly from a rolling wave and Mira gripped the edge of a desk, squinting at the computer.

“That’s a pod, with two potential Young of the Years. Can we head for their direction? We’ll kill the engines when we reach within a few yards, and I’ll deploy the hydrophones.”

“Are they travelling?” Ominis leaned back, arms crossed. His mind still hung on the heated words he’d exchanged with the other marine biologist- the way her breathing hitched as his hands brushed over her face.

“No, they’re- ah, that’s cute.” Mira’s voice softened, taking on that tone he knew so well. The soft, reverent lilt in her voice that one might use when speaking to a baby. “They’re spyhopping.”

There was a reason Mira had a bit of a reputation in the cetacean research community. Tagging whales was notoriously difficult, and collecting acoustic data was a hit or miss. Unless you had Dr. Lakshmi on board. Then, somehow, the gentle giants would behave beautifully, the spectograms thrumming with their songs echoing through the vast ocean. Mira brushed the praise off with a blush and a muttered excuse, but Ominis knew better.

She loved whales, beyond anything. They were her pride and joy, the sole focus of her career, her life. She’d told him that they were just returning the adoration she had for them.

Once, one of the many occasions they’d ended up tangled in bed together, he’d pulled her closer and joked that she’d go and live in the ocean with a pod of whales if she could.

“Endlessly swimming the vast oceans, singing to each other.” He’d murmured, tracing his fingertips along the curve of her hip, along her upper thigh. “You’d love that, I bet.”

Her eyes had unfocused slightly, gazing off as she thought about it.

“…Yeah.” She agreed, voice quiet. “I really would.”

“Isaac, get Dr. Gaunt a pair of headphones, please.”

“Oh, yeah- of course.” Isaac darted off, balancing against the swell of waves gently rocking the ship as he rustled in the equipment cooler for an extra pair. Jogging back, he handed it to Ominis and quickly plugged it into the hydrophone equipment.

“Thank you.” Ominis murmured, clicker at the ready. Another scientist sat on a low bench, pen poised over paper. Ominis pressed the headphones over his ears, waiting for the telltale crackle of the equipment turning on.

“There.” Mira brushed her hands off, pulling back from where she had leaned almost dangerouly close over the ships railing, deploying the mic underwater and dialing up the volume on the connected radio. Ominis’ headphones washed to life with a burst of static, then-

He closed his eyes, not that it made a difference. But his shoulders relaxed as the sound of the ocean filled his most trusted sense. Rapid clicks, snaps, and pops- the distant thrum of the engine, the occasional thump of some geological shift in the cracked volcanoes and rifts far beneath the surface. And-

there. The sound he’d been waiting for.

Ominis pressed the clicker once. “Upsweep.” He murmured, as his words were hastily recorded. “Repeating phrases- it’s a pod of mostly males. They’re not too far, and are possibly feeding.”

Miradevi snuck a glance through her binoculars, catching sight of the pod of whales. She whistled softly, impressed. “And they call me the whale whisperer. The title should go to you, Dr. Gaunt. You’re practically speaking their language.”

Ominis laughed softly, barely hearing her words over the sounds of the ocean through the headphones. “High praise, Dr. Lakshmi.” He murmured softly. He wanted to take her wrist and tug her down to sit beside him, to kiss every inch of her exposed neck and draw those soft gasps of his name from her lips-

He shook his head, blinking. His thumb snapped down on the clicker again. “Social call. Possibly a whup or a growl, I didn’t quite get it.”

“Did it have an upsweep?”

“I’ll have to go back and listen to it again.”

Focus.

Ominis shifted slightly, brows furrowed. Focus.

There was a sharp huff, accompanied by the splash of water- and a Humpback surfaced beside the ship, exhaling a puff of water vapor before slipping back down beneath the waves.

And Mira’s delighted laugh carried over his headphones, burrowing into his heart.

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Miradevi scrubbed her eyes slightly, her vision blurring. The jagged, colorful graphs of the spectogram were hurting her eyes at this point, the peaks melting together in a headache-inducing mess. She slipped off her glasses and winced at the sharp pain in her head, the uncomfortable throb behind her ears from wearing the headset for so long.

She groaned softly at the knock on her cabin door, massaing her temples. 
“I’m sleeping. Unless you have a cup of hot chocolate and an Advil, then I’ll tolerate the disturbance.”

“Hot chocolate, yes. Advil, no.” Ominis nudged open her door, letting it shut behind him as he took a seat beside her. “Looking over the data?”

“Mm.” Miradevi gratefully accepted the warm cup, the scent of chocolate soothing her frayed neurons. “They were chatty today.” She took a sip, leaning back in her chair. The silence stretched for a moment, before she hazarded an attempt at breaking it.

“You’ve recorded everything beautifully, as usual. I don’t know how you manage to hear every little thing, but-“

“Makes up for not being able to see, I suppose.”

“Ha.”

The faint roar of the engine droned in the background, accompanied by the rush of water cleaving around the ship.

“I thought you wanted nothing to do with me after Antarctica.” Mira’s voice was quiet. “And even if I was wrong- Ominis, we’d never work. I’m thinking about restructuring my career, your job at Duke is going great- what if we mess it all up?”

Ominis was silent for a moment. 
“Whale songs can travel 10,000 miles underwater.” He finally said, without preamble. His voice was quiet, his gaze fixed slightly to the left of the port window. “They used to be able to hear each other across entire oceans, before humans came in with our… noise. Our drilling, our military equipment testing, our SONAR. Now, they probably can’t hear across those vast distances anymore.”

“… Right.” Mira said, brows furrowed. “Anthropogenic noise pollution. It’s a pretty big conservation concern.”

“I feel like- I’m saying things but you’re not hearing me, Rara.” Ominis finally turned to face her. “And there’s no noise between us. There never has been. What are you not hearing, my love?”

A lump tightened her throat, a sudden burn of tears in her eyes as Ominis took her hands, leaning closer. “Listen to me. I- you are- everything, to me. Do what you want with your career, Mira. I’ll be the wind under your wings, I swear it. I just- I can’t do this.” He laughed, but it wavered slightly. “I’d be another 52 Hertz without you, love.”

“Oh, don’t you dare.” Mira whispered, her voice cracking. A mix of amusement and emotion caught her voice as she tried to speak. “You can’t get me in my feelings by using the 52 Hertz whale, that’s unfair.”

“Ah, well- what can I say? That’s what I am without you, my heart.” Ominis pressed a soft kiss to her knuckles. “As I said before- say no, and I swear I’ll walk away. But I have to ask, Mira. Please.” He stood, gently tugging her to her feet.

“Let me ask.”

The terrifying part was that she knew her answer. Since the moment he’d kissed her in a flurry of joy at capturing precious data on elusive Fin whales in Antarctica. She knew.

“Take a chance.” Ominis murmured. “Let us try. I won’t let it crash and burn, I promise.”

His heart slammed against his ribs as her breathing wavered, her fingers reaching up to fist in the fabric of his shirt. 
“Mira-“

“Ominis.”

She surged forwards, her lips capturing his. A breathless gasp escaped him, his hands falling to her hips, tugging her closer. 

“That’s it.” He breathed, kissing her again, again, again- “My stunning, incredible girl-“

“Promise me it won’t go bad. Promise me we’ll be happy.” It felt like a childish question- a juvenile request in the face of something they couldn’t control. But Ominis nodded, his forehead resting against hers, barely able to hold himself back as he felt her soft huffs of air against his lips.

She tasted like chocolate.

“I promise we’ll be happy. And if- if anything ever happens-“ he kissed her again, relishing in her sharp intake of breath. “We’re scientists. Problem solving is our forte.”

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Mira gestured at the slideshow, the meticulously arranged graphs laid out before her. Ominis stood beside her at the head of the conference table, head tilted slightly as he heard her speak.

“Data that we have collected through our research cruises show that Blue whales are moving further towards busy shipping channels as the waters get warmer. They seek out colder, nutrient- rich water closer to the coasts and run the risk of entanglement with fishing gear, or getting struck by ships. We have an easy fix here-“

“Dr. Lakshmi, the global economy is run on maritime trade. We cannot compromise the income generated from the smooth running of our commercial vessles for- whales.”

Ominis bristled, lips curling slightly into a snarl. “Then it is a good thing we are not suggesting bringing shipping activity to a screeching halt, sir.”

Laying a gentle hand on his shoulder, Mira gave what she hoped was a winning smile to the man who’d spoken up. Getting a group of business executives and government officials to do anything was like herding cats. Bespoke-suit- wearing, very uncooperative cats. And it didn’t help that Ominis was rapidly losing his patience with them.

“What my colleague-“

“Fiance.”

Miradevi nudged him slightly, but couldn’t do anything about the grin on her face or the heat on her neck.

“Right. My fiance. What he means, what we are trying to say- is that there is a solution. We establish Traffic Separation Schemes, and keep ships away from known whale migration paths. It would also increase maritime safety, and reduce risk of ship collision.”

Silence, from the men in the room.

“How much will this cost us, Dr. Lakshmi?” Congressman- well, she hoped his name would not come up because she’d forgotten it already- spoke up, folding his arms across his chest. “Rerouting ships, establishing new routes? Do you have approval from the IMO?”

“Yes, sir. And from NOAA, as well as the National Marine Sanctuaries. A few shipping companies are also on board, based on preliminary surveys. We just need your cooperation.”

Please. Mira crossed her fingers behind her back. Please, please-

With a snap of the black folders before them and a rustle of fabric, the assembled members in the conference room stood. The congressman whose name she still did not remember nodded slightly wearily, and shook her hand. “Very well, Dr. Lakshmi. Dr. Gaunt.” He nodded at Ominis, who gave him a wry smile. “We look forward to your cooperation on this endeavour.”

“Wh- thank you. And- yes, we- we’ll be in touch.” Mira tried to calm the slam of her heart against her ribs, the ecstasy pounding through her veins.

Ominis shook the congressman’s hand, practically feeling Mira’s waves of hyperactive energy, her joy at getting something done. As soon as everyone had filed from the room, she laughed, breathless, and he lifted her into his arms as a grin curled his lips.

“Congratualations, my love.” He murmured, peppering kisses along her neck. “What shall we do to celebrate your first big win?” 

“Maybe my future husband can take me to the aquarium?”

He heard the smile in her voice, and fell in love with her all over again.


“He certainly can. And a long walk on the beach afterwards?”

“While looking for weirdly shaped seashells?”

Ominis laughed, almost dizzy from how much he adored her.

“Of course, my love. Of course.”

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The sun burned a brilliant orange as it dipped over the sky. Mira was a few paces ahead of Ominis as she examined the wet sand, digging for little creatures and shells to bring back to him.

As stars began to shine in the darkening sky, and the promise of returning to their shared flat together hung in the horizon, Mira allowed herself a moment to relish in the peace of what she feared she’d never have.

But Ominis was her peace. A song, reaching across an expanse of ocean to find her, and draw her back home.

Somewhere, the boundless ocean echoed with the haunting melodies of the largest animals in the world- songs of their love, joy, and fear resonant in their undecipherable music. A hidden testimony of a world so far beyond our own, wrapped in a language only the vast sea will ever know.

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AN: AAAAA I HOPE I DID YOUR ASK JUSTICE! Its my first writing ask omg

Anyways uhhh whales make me SO emotional I love them so much. If anyone wants to yap about the ocean or marine animals, feel free.

Marine biologist Ominis my BELOVED. I feel like he’d be an incredible acoustician

[brain-rot-hour]

Another little update for you all

The house is "safe" in that once they return power and we have water it will be livable again for my sister and her kids. There's some smoke smell left but it's like....campfire? Oddly comforting. 7/10 only because circumstances.

I'm going to the DMV today to replace my license. I only JUST received a piece of mail that I could use as proof of address yesterday in the form of an Amazon package I ordered more than a week ago. A pack of fletches and side reins. Funny how fast things can change.

My husband's car was fully insured and we'll be getting a settlement from that, as well as my parents' truck that I was using and had JUST put on full coverage a week before this happened. We will, of course, be giving them the full amount.

My parents also have homeowners insurance so the barn and main storage building (and 20 years of "go put this out in the 1000 sqft") should maybe be covered. The buildings for sure though.

I believe that the bow that I got from my mentor (the only one that's broken me about losing) has a lifetime warranty from the bowyer that he may follow through on, even if I'm not the original owner

We know that two cats were inside the RV but the old barn cat has been seen and we go up to feed her every day. Still no news on our boys.

We definitely are not without. The local community and this amazing fandom have done so much for us that it's been overwhelming. I've had to swallow my pride and accept help from strangers the world over. There aren't enough thank yous to go around. If you've donated, please feel free to send me a chat or ask about a personalized sketch. It's not much but right now it is literally all I have to offer other than ALL my gratitude 💚💚💚

[mielvioletillustrations]

Hey guys, no fun art to share but posts with images get more traction so uhh. Have my final eviction notice! I moved back home and in with my family to avoid homelessness due to rising cost of rent and inability to cover expenses solo, and then it turns out we're ALL going to be homeless as of March 4th because landlords are vile evil creatures. I really hate outright asking for money but we are all on disability and only one of us has part-time employment right now, any money we get is going towards things like storage units so we don't lose our belongings & fixing up a used RV we bought for emergency living space, so if you can spare any it's greatly appreciated. Due to the stress of the situation and workload of moving an entire house with 10+ years of belongings into storage, and wanting to avoid irresponsibility of neglecting comms I already owe but have fallen behind on due to health issues, I unfortunately won't be able to be taking commissions at this time, but I'll update if that changes.

Any donations to help us during this difficult period while we're trying to find housing security can be sent via ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/honeyviolets

If you're not in a position to do that, signal boosting and spreading the post is just as good!!! Thank you so much!!!

[bathwaterau]

I'll never claim to be a good artist.

Anyways.

INTRODUCING

PorFlora Washfoam.

Age: 29

Species: Sea Sponge (Parpal Dumplin sponge, specifically)

Appearance: She has light purple skin with dark purple pores. Shes chubby, and a bit shorter than SpongeBob, about eye level. Her hair is coily, and she keeps it in three ponytails to keep it out of her face while driving, plus when it's out, she looks like a giant sea urchin. She has grey eyes. Her hands are webby, but that's half because it's a common feature in her specific species and half because since she's never met another Sponge, she didn't know she try and make her fingers more separated. She eventually does, though, but I like her webby fingers.

As I've stated before, all Sponges have messed up teeth, hers are crooked. She has braces, and they moved her teeth a little bit, but they aren't moving anymore. She keeps them because they're rainbow colored and she likes the colors.

Since she lives in a RV, storage space is limited. She opts for clothes that can be layered throughout the year. Her go-to outfit is an overall dress, swapping out the the shirt for sweaters or putting on leggings and stockings depending on the weather/climate. Her overall dresses are covered in those iron on patches.

Job: Travelling botanist, she travels to different locations to gather data and research local fauna for her boss whos a complete shut in and won't travel himself. But that's fine, PorFloras special interest is flowers so she has her dream job.

Her hobbies include DIY crafts, flower pressing, drawing fanart and writing fanfiction, hiking, and surfing, whenever she ends up somewhere with a beach.

Also her RV is a Winnebago Sunstar

[jbird-the-manwich]

This is a weird question but I feel like it would be within your area of expertise. Those videos floating around online of "we bought the land and a big shed and turned it into our house"......how plausible of a possibility is that *really*? Especially in areas with cold winters.

I've not seen those videos, (im sure many are fake - just cuz internet) but I can confirm people around here do that. City people will go BUT BUILDING CODES but... not everywhere enforces them. My area doesn't, especially outside the city limits. My state barely enforces them at all, and they end up within the jurisdiction of the city in question. re: winter: wood stoves are still fairly common in the boonies, but, it's also fairly trivial to have RV hookups installed for electric and septic access provided you have a spare several grand laying around. Couple years ago I actually helped a friend clean up a property with a storage shed on it expressly so the shed could be lived in. It's by no means the standard way of covering ones head but it does happen.

[sarvandboatstorage]

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TOP 8 RV AND CAMPER DECOR IDEAS FOR 2025

Are you the owner of an RV in desperate need of a remodel? Maybe it’s been your family’s home on the road for years, or perhaps you just bought your first fixer-upper camper. Either way, renovations for even a small vehicle can quickly become expensive and time-consuming.

Luckily, there are many ways to rehab your home away from home without breaking your back or the bank. The right interior decor can breathe new life into a well-worn RV or camper and give tight spaces a contemporary feel and usefulness. We’ve pulled together eight fabulous, flexible decor options that will work in just about any recreational vehicle. Check these out!

Sheer Linen Curtains

Depending on the layout of your travel home, it might be tough to keep things bright without leaving the curtains to your windows open. A great compromise is some lightweight natural linen curtains. Here’s a great set we recommend! Even if you draw them, you’ll get a nice amount of natural light while still blocking out some of the heat.

Felt Curtains

Curtains can also be used to make any room in your RV or Camper feel a little cozier! They can also serve as a pop of color that will save you from having to repaint, like this lovely set here. Felt curtains are also quite durable and machine washable, making them perfect for life on the open road.

 Some Colorful Throw Pillows

Want to spice up that window seat without having to reupholster? Some well-made throw pillows might be just the trick! They’ll add a great bit of flair to space and help make the room more comfortable, giving you something to place between your back and a wall. Check out these fun pop art linen throw pillow covers we found here.

A Cozy Cotton - Silk Throw Blanket

Just like throw pillows, a decorative but functional throw can make any sitting area in your RV or Camper that much more comfortable. A well-made silk-cotton blend, like this one here, is perfect for travel because it will give that ideal layer of warmth on a summer evening while not getting uncomfortably hot on a sunny day. 

A Great Floor Pouf

Even if your travels involve a lot of time outdoors, the condensed layout of your home on wheels can pretty quickly lead to a bit of cabin fever. We love adding a pouf to your RV or Camper furniture because it turns just about anywhere into another space to unwind. It’s also great for pulling up another chair when you’ve got company over or stretching out and putting your feet up. You get a lot of new ways to relax with just one pouf!

Some Fabric Baskets for Storage

Plentiful storage is the key to keep your interior both useful and spacious. If your cabinets are getting a little full, or you just want some easier access to your most commonly used items, these stylish fabric baskets might be just the thing! You can also use one to replace that bulky, plastic laundry hamper you can never find a good place for.

The Perfect Piece of Wall Art

Painting and wall art are a staple in most people’s homes or apartments, yet this decor option often goes overlooked when restyling an RV or camper. Part of the issue may be finding some cute options that are small enough to be a comfortable fit. This ivory burlap flower art is only 12” x 12” and is available in a wide range of colors. The fabric design may also help it feel more cohesive in a small but cozy space. 

Linen Placemats

Just because you’re on the road doesn’t mean you can’t set a lovely table for two! We love these linen placemats for a kitchen dinette because they’re easy to wash and keep clean, plus they’re understated enough to not feel out of place on a small table. Depending on the size of yours, you might even be able to use one as a mini table runner!

Wrapping Up

Starting with updated furniture and decor in your RV or camper is a great way to determine what remodels are truly necessary. It’s very easy to feel like an unsightly or uncomfortable spot needs to be completely ripped out and redone, but sometimes, they just need the right finishing touch. No matter what you decide, all of these options will stay stylish and useful for years of traveling.

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Our patio covers are perfect for keeping your outdoor furniture in pristine condition, while our RV covers offer superior protection during storage. For boat enthusiasts, our boat covers and bimini tops safeguard your vessel from harsh weather and sun exposure. Golf cart covers and car covers are ideal for protecting your vehicles from the elements, whether parked in the driveway or on the course. We even offer forklift covers to keep your industrial equipment in top shape.

At National Covers, quality is our priority. Our covers are made from durable, high-performance materials that provide long-lasting protection. With a wide range of sizes and styles available, you're sure to find the perfect cover for your needs. Trust National Covers to keep your belongings safe, no matter the weather.

[generalbuildingscontractor]

Steel Barns: What to Search for

Metal barns are reasonably current points that are typically considered progressively much better frameworks than the conventional ones constructed out of timber. Barns constructed from steel (steel) have a tendency to have several advantages over their wood cousins that are mainly engineering relevant, though some people find them much less eye-catching. In this write-up we discover such benefits as well as explain points to take note of if the visitor remains in the marketplace for a building of this classification, not only pertaining to the procedures included however also to the building contractors themselves.

The largest advantage steel barns have is that the material results in remarkable architectural design, enabling typically higher flexibility of layout. Steel has reasonably high tensile strength, helping with the building and construction of large open spaces if wanted in addition to high ceilings. From the mounting to the paneling to the roof covering, there is remarkable strength in all elements along with high precision in fitting those aspects with each other.

Another advantage is the longevity of the product as well as subsequently the buildings made from it. In many cases, the joints have to be seamed, but you'll locate that steel structures, if developed properly, withstand the scourges of weather condition such as high winds and snow. Of course, damage from wood-eating pests or from water is just not a concern with steel.

People have a tendency to connect barns with farming, as well as they usually have preconceived notions regarding their plus sizes and their purposes. However a great deal of adjustments have actually pertained to the industry. Barns come little, big, and also industrialized, and they are no longer conveniently pigeon-holed right into certain usages.

For instance, the modern version of these frameworks can still be made use of for storing livestock, however great deals of innovators have actually uncovered lots of other uses. Possibly an evident purpose is for RV storage. Yet nowadays metal barns are additionally constructed as houses, as workshops, or as workplace.

One thing we need to point out is that there is a distinction between the frameworks we have actually been talking about and also what are called pole barns. The only real distinction is that post barns do not have foundations yet are rather improved top of a grid of poles anchored to the ground. They often tend to be quick to build and also can be affordable, yet prospective clients need to comprehend what to anticipate in terms of compromises.

There are numerous fine service providers that construct metal barns and various other steel structures. Depending upon their target clients, their focus might get on the domestic market, on making fairly little, prefab, multi-purpose buildings, or on tackling bigger, also commercial tasks. Experience, the nature of in-house devices, and access to knowledgeable design are all consider determining what kind of professional would be right for your task.

Industrialized barns are barely distinguishable from modest-sized industrial buildings the framework for which is steel. Resistances are such that is can be cost-effective to pre-engineer all the beam of light components and also to develop the framing in the shop, followed by transferring the set up items to the building and construction site. In many cases, the steel house siding for a barn can be pre-fabricated in the shop.

If you want a structure with great deals of open space (for whatever reason), steel ought to be the selection of material since the layout is that a lot more attainable. Conceptually, this isn't that different from an aircraft hangar, as well as a great candidate for developing it is an industrial specialist with experience in the aviation market. Likewise, it is important to keep one's mind open in order not to be sidetracked by preconceived notions.

It is interesting to see just how the construction industry evolves as brand-new innovations pertain to market and also demand changes in new instructions. Do your homework to make sure you aren't caught off-guard. We have tried to show the reader what to seek in metal barns.

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