Sisters on the Fly: Caravans, Campfires, and Tales from the Road
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0740791311 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She is also the author of Portable Houses, The Clothesline, and Sisters on the Fly. . About the Author Author, editor, curator, and art reviewer, Irene Rawlings hosts an award-winning radio show syndicated throughout the Rocky Mountain West
And, of course, around beautiful vintage trailers that have been lovingly transformed from "trashed to treasured."The book features dozens of engaging stories about the incredible women who buy and restore these trailers, as well as sidebars loaded with both practical and whimsical information for anyone who is ready to find her own trailer and join the caravan. . Part decorating book, part travelogue, camping guide, cookbook, fly fishing manual, and part memoir, the book contains practical information about reclaiming trailers as well as wonderful lifestyle anecdotes about the Sisters’ road trips.The Sisters on the Fly know they're having more fun than anyone! Now you're invited to join them on their cross-country road trips as author Irene Rawlings takes you inside the Sisters' decorated vintage trailers. It is organized around fishing, food, friendship, love, and loss. Each trailer reflects its owner's personality, and the Sisters share their individual stories behind their loving restorations--and a few of the wilder outdoor adventures they've experienced along the way.The Sisters also share tips for buying and restoring vintage trailers because they know that once you see all the fun they're having
She is also the author of Portable Houses, The Clothesline, and Sisters on the Fly. . Author, editor, curator, and art reviewer, Irene Rawlings hosts an award-winning radio show syndicated throughout the Rocky Mountain West
Sisters rock and this book proves it! A few years ago, when I was watching a television program about a bunch of women who camped in funky trailers together, little did I know that one day? I'd be one of them. Words alone are not enough to describe what this group has done for me. Apparently tho, not to worry. Irene Rawlings has done it for me. Through beautiful photographs and personal accounts, as well as useful tips and fabulous recipes, Rawlings has successfully captured what the Sisters on the Fly are all about. While our life as wives, mothers, partners and empl. Delightful Camping Resource This book is delightful. It's filled with stories about camping, fishing, restoring old campers, recipes, etc. But all the stories tell about amazing women who lead ordinary lives and come together when they can to have fun. Who doesn't want to do that? Be warned - most of the recipes involve charcoal and a cast iron dutch oven. But all could easily be converted to a real oven. My husband and I, who have never been camping in our 50+ years, decided to purchase a travel trailer/camper this year and try it. We have both enjoyed read. Horselady said Enjoyable. This was a fun read, an introduction, really, to this group of ladies who buy vintage trailers, fix them up and hit the road. I didn't know they existed until I read this book. There are different chapters about different things. Beginning is about getting a trailer and some do's and don't's. There's chapters about fishing, since it started as a fly fishing group originally. Chapter with recipes, which I skipped . Unless you are already cooking outdoors, I didn't see a point in that. Chapter about antiquing and crafts.It made me d