December 9, 2006

Today we sewed the edges and put grommets in our new grass mat. It will help keep all the dirt from being tracked into the Motorhome. Thanks to Richard and Vera we were able to get the material from Beasley Manufacturing. They took us to Beasley to get a sunshade made for our awning. We also purchased extra material and they helped us make a shade for inside the front window. It gives us a lot more privacy. We can see out but no one can see in during the day. At night we still close the regular curtains so people can’t see in our home. The front shade also helps keep it cooler inside on the sunny days. You can see in this picture we are ready for Christmas with our little spiral tree beside the Motorhome.

If you are in Central Florida and need shades or material, stop by and see the folks at Beasley. They are open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P. M., November 1st through April 30th. They a wonderful couple who do great quality work at reasonable prices. For you do-it-youselfers, they have everything you will need to make sunshades, grass mats or windshield covers. They have all the accessories including tie-down stakes, tie-down straps, grommets, fabric slides with grommets for your awning track, the tool for installing grommets, suction cups, holding clips and anything else you would need. The address is:

59 South Maryland Avenue
P. O. Box 637
Center Hill, Florida 33514

Phone: 352.793.5055

They spend their Summers in Indiana near Shipshewana. Here is a picture of their place in Florida.

It is amazing all the things we will do to keep up with the neighbors. Thanks Richard and Vera for showing us how to make life more comfortable on a small budget.