Monday, July 28, 2008

"you should put 'the Mallard' on the Blog"

An actual quote from my son Chase.

We have returned from a week's vacay camping at the cottage. Each year we spend some time at Big Whitefish Lake with Dan's family. This year was different because we borrowed the coveted, most magnificent, extendo, motorhome lovingly referred to as "The Mallard"

What she lacks in beauty and pleasant aroma, she more than makes up for in space and surround sound entertainment. The kids could hardly wait to hop in watch movies. Movies? Yes. My cousins (the fortunate owners) have rigged up a DVD player with surround sound speakers. Dan was so manly driving that big rig down the highway at a cool 60MPH. I enjoyed the full size mattress in the back and ample closet room. She's a beaute!!!

Many thanks to Carl and Nute for use of the 1987 Mallard for the week. I think I might want to keep her.
We had a great time camping at the cottage!!!

Driving the Mallard. Can you find the Duct tape?



Full Surround Sound Experience

It really is gigantic.

oh yes.

18 comments:

MiniMe Mom said...

That last picture leaves me speechless.

Did not expect that one.

Triplet Mom said...

This is one of my favorite posts!

Old School said...

"What she lacks in beauty and pleasant aroma, she more than makes up for in space and surround sound entertainment"

That's a quote I will cherish,

"old people although dangerous behind the wheel...."

and the last picture, I have tears rolling down my face

Anonymous said...

Oh, that there is an RV!

Now, don't get to attached to it, we're taking it with us when we leave here next month

Anonymous said...

My friends refer to it as "The Duck".

Anonymous said...

Crocket, get away from that thing and get back under cover with Tubbs

Anonymous said...

Please take note of the flawless T.V. installation by Mickey Shore Electronics!!

denise said...

checking your blog with Arianna and Stella by my side! Love the pictures, especially the one of Uncle Dan looking like "Elvis"!
We also found the duct tape and we think it will be a while before Chase and Drew can handle the Mallard on the road! What a machine!
Had a great time and thank your cousin for letting you use the Mallard. Sure made things a little less crowded in the cottage.
Love you and looking forward to some pictures of our vacation at the lake.
Love you, Mom, Arianna and Stella

Anonymous said...

"Big ol' Rolling Turd coming through." (quote from RV)

"Clark, the shitters full." (Christmas Vacation)

Anonymous said...

Chelle,
Judging by the last picture, it is time to get Danno a new suit! That look went out oh let's say back in the 80's!

Anonymous said...

Seriously, how many times a year does Dan haul out that outfit. I feel like it's more than you realize. LOVE IT!!

Anonymous said...

Is the music of choice the Miami Vice theme song as you roll down the road at 60 mph?

Unknown said...

Oh chelle, that's a beauty, I wish we had something like the Mallard to borrow. LOL

Anonymous said...

Chase, Drew, Joy and family. Thanks for the note and gift cards to Lowes. We can sure use those with the Duck. We are thinking about driving it to Lowes and working on it in the parking lot. Then we won't forget any parts.
I am glad you enjoyed it.

Anonymous said...

Maybe you can get some items to fix that entertainment system installation.

Anonymous said...

Fix what?

Old School said...

Thanks for the gift cards, I like Jimmie Johnson better than Tony Stewart

Anonymous said...

I believe Danno can make any RV look good.