Friday, April 5, 2013

More of Fairbanks? Some down sides to the cabin

Arrived back in Tucson around 11am today. Seems like I got here really fast. Why is the return always quicker than the destination you left for?

I hope I have more luck with pictures tonight.
The out house, this must of been a 2 seater it sure was big.
 The school house which is now a museum but was closed
 A few buildings connected as they seem to have had a few purposes



 
See the square box I wonder if maybe that was the mail drop.
I would like to go back to finish seeing everything.. There is a cemetery down a path. I hope maybe to return in the fall.
 
Staying in the Cabin was something I had wanted to do for many years after I found them when it was still a KOA.
 
It has changed hands many time since then. The Lady working the desk has worked there for a very long time. Today new owners were going to take over. She said many changes will be made for the better.
I hope the cleaning staff will be part of that. The room was not cleaned before I arrived. It was covered in dust. The bed was so high I thought I might need a step stool to get on it. The biggest problem was no water. It made brushing my teeth a pain in the neck. I had my own potty which believe me was a blessing and it worked out quite well. I thought I had another cup in my bag but I guess I took it out at home. So I had to use the one that comes with the coffee maker to brush my teeth. Luckily it gets light out earlier now so I could go wash the cup out and do my morning brush in the restroom.  Then there was the huge lizard. I'm not afraid of then but I sure didn't want to share my bed with it either. But he seemed to have either hidden himself very well as I never saw it again. I think the cabins are just fine for 1 night. After that it gets very inconvenient. But we were so busy all the time it kind of made up for the lack of a few things. There also was just a regular chair to sit at the desk, table, shelve thing.
 
So would I do it again? It depends on how bad I want to go somewhere and still don't have my van. I now know what I need to make it work better so I guess if I had my good friends with me sure.
 
You all have a wonderful weekend.
 
Good Night All
 
 

8 comments:

  1. oh, I've been in those kind of cabins... layer of dirt .. hate that.. gets my allergies all riled.

    boo hiss on the no water! Also for future reference, I buy those disposable toothbrushes ... no rinse it says, but I do.

    I always carry a gallon in Homer ... oh but it's so hot where you are... well?

    At least you and your pals are fun together... believe me that's wonderful stuff...

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  2. Glad you survived the cabin. We each had our adventure this week, but I didn't get to visit with a lizard.

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  3. Glad you made it back without incident. I know that lizard is gonna miss you!

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  4. Good morning Carolyn,
    Yes lots of dust. I always carry old rags in my car since I started looking for a van so I used it to dust up.
    I brought lots of water along and I thing I only had one bottle left. After the guy tried to find the lizard with a broom he left it behind just in case. Well after he bagged around under the beds the dust bunnies came out so I sweep the room.

    Oh well it was an adventure and I had a great time anyway.

    Hi John,
    We sure did have us an adventure. Nobody can call us boring.

    Hello Jim,
    Thank you. I bet that thing will miss me. :) I just can't believe he got by Fred.

    Thank you all for stopping by.

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  5. Hello Kevin and Tracy,
    It was and we had a great time. But I sure need a rest now. LOL

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  6. Ugh... I've stayed in some too-rustic cabins before, too. It will make your van even sweeter when you finally find it! :)

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  7. Hi tinycamper,
    Yes I'm sure it will. But if I really wanted to go somewhere with my friends I would do it again. :) But will be better prepared.

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