Airstream Note to Self No. 1

This is the first in what will most probably be a long list of notes to self as I adapt to Airstream Life.

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Airstream Note to Self No. 1:

Deal with the whole key thing FIRST.  I know, people will tell you that electrical hook-up is important - water and sewer - but don't let them sway you.  First, above all else, figure out where all of your keys are and how you will lock the Airstream - both when you are inside and outside of the thing.

Sounds simple, doesn't it?

First Case in Point...

During my evening in the Airstream, I was cleaning, with two of the dogs (Dan and Stan) inside with me, and Annabelle Lee running around outside.  I noticed, for the first time - that I could turn my deadbolt lock from the inside, and thought 'Great, I'll be able to lock myself in at night.'  And so I turned the bolt, just to test it out.

I couldn't unlock the door.

No matter which way I turned the bolt, I couldn't get the door open.  I'm thinking 'How hard can this be?' but the reality is that it was pretty dang hard.  I couldn't do it.  I was locked inside the Airstream.

So I had to open the bathroom window - pull out the screen - and with the Airstream deadbolt key in hand, climb outside and open the door.

Second Case in Point...

My case is a bit unusual since my collapsing home is still in use as I make this transition.  I'd consider this both a good...and a bad thing.

Last evening, after returning from dinner with friends, I had all three dogs outside when I realized that I had locked myself out of the house after I let the dogs outside.  Accidentally (the door knob is loose and sometimes locks itself).

I had put the house key on a different key chain than my car keys - and they were locked in the Airstream.  The Airstream key was locked in my car.  My car key was locked in the house.

So I had to break into the kitchen window of the house, and get the car key, unlock the front door of the house - and go to the car to get the Airstream key.

Bottomline:  Figure out the whole key thing FIRST.  Before you deal with electricity, sewer hook-up, water - and internet access.

How did I deal with it?  Electric first, internet second.  

Comments

[compostinmyshoe]

Great picture opportunities. Wish I could be a bird in your bushes with my Cannon 5D around my stout neck............

[Agricola]

Thus demonstrating the enduring and ubiquitous presence of Murphy. I think Murphy is always around, but particularly enjoys people in the midst of big change.

[Janet]

Oh Pam, that story ranks right up there with the raccoon story! What a riot!

[Annie in Austin]

After all the news stories about breaking into one's own house, weren't you worried about anyone seeing you and calling 911?

Although the upside might be you'd know more people to drink beer with.

Annie

[Christopher C NC]

Annie that was my thought too. What is it with professors and sticky locks and doors and having to break into their own homes?