{"id":23067,"date":"2026-08-13T18:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T00:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beardogco.com\/theroadhome\/?p=23067"},"modified":"2026-08-13T18:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T00:09:10","slug":"harbinger-of-autumn-08-13-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beardogco.com\/theroadhome\/2026\/08\/harbinger-of-autumn-08-13-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Harbinger of Autumn! : 08\/13\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yesterday’s change continued with blustery, cool overnight and day which felt like a day in early autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had windows open all day, no A\/C and I think we all reveled in the clear, clean air and cool temperatures. High at the RV park was 69F! And the Air Quality index stayed at 33-34 all day. This is vs a high of 211 at the worst and maybe 120-140 as an average over the past week. Whatever the numbers mean, the breathing was easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the cool, I took the opportunity to do a complete bedding change as well as a bit of overall inside cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I absolutely love my bedroom in Wild Thing II: aesthetic, light and comfort is top notch. And it is always nice to refresh everything. So nice, we had an after lunch nap :)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since I had the camera out and since Margaret requested bathroom photos … bathroom photos were missing from my interior shots some posts ago, so here they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The bathroom is small and unlike the Winnebago which had shower, sink\/vanity, commode separate … we are all in one. The saving grace is that the bathroom door opens and “locks” open making a bit of an en suite. It allows me to use the open hallway to bedroom for drying off after a shower and general bathroom maneuvering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Commode … I really like this toilet’s operation. It’s downside is that it is VERY low so a bit challenging getting on\/off … TMI ?? :)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So … a little tub! And I emphasize little. If at a campground, I “could” have a bath. I have actually used it for foot baths. The challenge is that it is plenty tall, and the shower head I added is wonderful with great pressure … but it is narrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I originally tried a shower curtain instead of the accordion thing but the curtain attacks me … the accordion allows the most room. But, it is a bit of mess to keep clean. And it doesn’t look great. I think I’d like to take it off and fix a shower curtain with weights\/magnets that stayed in the track. Currently, it is working and I’m thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sink\/vanity … again, very small but functional. Typical of the age of Wild Thing II and size\/price point, it is a small “plastic” sink. Not a lot of room for “stuff” around it and it attracts dust\/dirt\/hair like no one’s business. I think in a small RV, it is silly to have a bathroom sink … no reason not to use kitchen sink and allow a bit more room, but this is what they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, there is a toilet paper roll, toilet paper storage, other storage under the sink and the cabinet above holds all I need. Bottomline, it is a functional “dry bath” set up and as a solo human it is ok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The leaves are not changing! They do a great job with landscaping in this RV park. There are a variety of trees and bushes that give shade as well as color. Today, with cool temps and wonderful breeze, it was especially nice to see the color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blue sky, clouds, mountains in detail … hard to describe how wonderful it is to have a few days of respite from smoke and heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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