Wednesday, December 10, 2014

My Mom & Sister: Two 'Sisters on the Fly'

My little sister Karla
Morning Breakfast with my Mom
I'm not the only one in my family with a yen to travel. My mom and sister have become "Sisters on the Fly," members of America's largest outdoor women's group. 
All decked out for a weekend
of "Sisters on the Fly."
"Sisters on the Fly" offers empowerment and sisterhood through exceptional outdoor adventures. The Sisters like to say that "as a group of women, we challenge ourselves in all that we set our mind to. There is no age, color, religion or political group. All women who want to share in the adventures of "sisterhood" are welcome."
My Mom and sister's
"Rick Rack Shack"
 In a rick-rack
holiday mood!
 Camper transportation:
the prettiest little bicycle
 Holiday spirit!
 This is the first time
I've seen a pink chandelier
for an outdoor camper,
I'll admit
 These photos are from
 a recent holiday open house,
not an actual "Sisters on the Fly" event
 Interiors
Setting a beautiful table
for an outdoor adventure
is a tradition in our family.

My mom once came back
to her campsite in Aspen
and the neighboring campers
left her a note
to say how fascinated they were
to watch her set
a beautiful table
just for herself
on the picnic table.
 They loved her example.
Sisters meeting in 'Sisters on the Fly' get together, often via camper caravans, find a great outdoor spot to meet, and enjoy a weekend of laughter and good times. The campers that women have purchased to do this are often adorable vintage trailers that the ladies have customized and made uniquely their own.

Here are some of their adventures: fly-fishing camp, horseback riding, and sightseeing and exploring beautiful natural parks.  

 SOTF says, "We encourage you to join us on one of our adventures and let yourself be spoiled rotten, learn to fish, to be a real Western Cowgirl, run rivers, and enjoy pure highway traveling fun. The best part is meeting all those new sisters you didn't even know you had.
 just "Remember the rules:
No men, no pets, no kids 
...and be nice."
In 2015, Sisters on the Fly is going to caravan the entire Route 66! Won't that be a sight with all those vintage trailers rolling down America's vintage highway?

Men are banned from events, although my Mom says many women often have their husbands help them get their camper set up for the weekend and then bid hubby adieu.

All kinds of women participate from hard-charging career women to single moms just eeking by. It's a range of ladies who kick back to appreciate the great outdoors and enjoy fun fellowship.
"We were going to
change the world today
but then something sparkly
caught our eye."

Would you like to learn more about Sisters on the Fly?
Check out their website here.

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5 comments:

BacktoBodrum said...

Where can we find a camper van in Turkey - I have an urge to get the gigantic rid-rac out.

Karen said...

Wouldn't that be fun?!? I would love to caravan across Turkey.

Catherine said...

When I was a kid, our family used to road-trip across the US every summer. When my Dad died, my Mom bought a 29-foot motorhome so we could keep up that tradition. She drove that thing like a boss - I never had the nerve, and my brothers were not yet of legal age to drive. Great memories - thanks, Karen. Glad to see women doing the same (though minus the kids...)!

Karen said...

Catherine, thanks for sharing that wonderful memory. 29-foot! Wow!

Karen said...

CBS Evening News recently did a story on Sisters on the Fly. My sister is the one celebrating pink, with her and my Mom in the closing shot of the piece.

The best part is hearing Gail, Oprah's best friend describe the Sisters as "my type of girls." Maybe the Sisters should invite Gail and Oprah fly-fishing!

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/sisters-on-the-fly-women-celebrating-the-great-outdoors-together/

 
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