Miles - 22
We were pretty excited to go to Little House Customs today. We really weren't sure what we would do while they worked on our Casita but we were pleasantly surprised to be treated as special guests. Larry & Debbie Gamble are just the salt of the earth, what wonderful people. One feels like you are visiting your cousins or something when you arrive. Their "shop" is more than just a shop. They have a full kitchen for your use with a fresh pot of coffee when we arrived. Their smiling faces explain that you are welcome to use anything... The restroom is upstairs along with a guest room where people stay if they need to work on your Casita the next day. You are welcome to even sleep there in your Casita if that is possible, but it isn't always possible depending on the extent of the work. There is Wi-Fi, showers, even a washer and dryer if you want to do laundry! It really is quite amazing. I thought maybe they lived at the shop but they have a home just a short distance up the gravel road. They do warn you, it is hard to find but they provide excellent directions and then meet you at their gate. This long drive from CA was definitely worth it. We are having several custom updates done and expert Larry pointed out a few things we need to do differently. His co-worker Mike is equally as skilled in working on Casita trailers. Debbie checks in periodically to be sure you are comfortable or to see if you need anything. Larry has had this business for 7-8 years but has been pulling his Casita for 21 years. We relaxed, drank our coffee, updated things on the Internet, ate our lunch, etc. I finally got a chance to actually put a few photos in our trip book. I will add, LHC is also pet friendly - Tony has a new friend named Barney - half Basset Hound half Golden Lab - Such a sweet dog, big but so sweet.
We were pretty excited to go to Little House Customs today. We really weren't sure what we would do while they worked on our Casita but we were pleasantly surprised to be treated as special guests. Larry & Debbie Gamble are just the salt of the earth, what wonderful people. One feels like you are visiting your cousins or something when you arrive. Their "shop" is more than just a shop. They have a full kitchen for your use with a fresh pot of coffee when we arrived. Their smiling faces explain that you are welcome to use anything... The restroom is upstairs along with a guest room where people stay if they need to work on your Casita the next day. You are welcome to even sleep there in your Casita if that is possible, but it isn't always possible depending on the extent of the work. There is Wi-Fi, showers, even a washer and dryer if you want to do laundry! It really is quite amazing. I thought maybe they lived at the shop but they have a home just a short distance up the gravel road. They do warn you, it is hard to find but they provide excellent directions and then meet you at their gate. This long drive from CA was definitely worth it. We are having several custom updates done and expert Larry pointed out a few things we need to do differently. His co-worker Mike is equally as skilled in working on Casita trailers. Debbie checks in periodically to be sure you are comfortable or to see if you need anything. Larry has had this business for 7-8 years but has been pulling his Casita for 21 years. We relaxed, drank our coffee, updated things on the Internet, ate our lunch, etc. I finally got a chance to actually put a few photos in our trip book. I will add, LHC is also pet friendly - Tony has a new friend named Barney - half Basset Hound half Golden Lab - Such a sweet dog, big but so sweet.
We got the following work done:
Double Step
Battery Cut Off Switch
3-Way Porch Light
MaxxAir Vent Cover
Vent Screens
Battery Cutoff System
Portable Solar Panel & Connections
Battery Cutoff System
Portable Solar Panel & Connections
Water Heater Service
Wheel Bearing & Brake Service
Broken Rivets Repaired
Fix Refrigerator Guard
Plus a few useful tools for future use and expert advice to go with them.
Plus a few useful tools for future use and expert advice to go with them.
LHC Waiting Area
Our Casita underwent a good make over! I didn't look at the clock but I think we left LHC around 4p. We had dinner, as suggested at Peralta's Mexican Restaurant. We went back to Gov. Jim Hogg City Park for the night. Overall, it was a relaxing and very productive day for us and we will be ready to hit the road heading in the direction of New Orleans.
My Personal Crew!
Larry - Mike - John
Barney (Tony's new friend)
Definitely looks like a success! What a neat business - and sounds like the perfect couple running it. I'm glad they got you fixed up and back on the road. Safe travels. xo
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