A Bright Idea

Some RVers really like clowing around!

Bill and Linda Isetts pose in front of their sparkling new Dutchman Grand Junction 5th wheel coach. At first glance you wouldn’t think much about this picture but there is a story here. You see, Bill went to the RV dealership to purchase a replacement for a burned out light bulb on his existing coach and brought this new coach back to the RV park instead. What a hoot! Bill wasn’t clowning around about fixing the problem. The guys in the park jokingly said, “Remind me not to send Bill to town to pick up anything!”

These are interesting folks. They are also known as Billie and Jingles – clowns. When they are at home in Escanaba, Michigan they entertain children and adults at birthday parties, company picnics, grand openings and camps. They specialize in balloon art. I wonder if they can make a 5th wheel out of balloons?
They RV about five months a year in snowbird status. Before Bill got carried away with his light bulb purchase, he and Linda purchased a used 1998 34’ Kountry Star 5th Wheel just to see if they would like RVing. Well, they do and if you are not RVing yet, then you could do something similar. Buy a small rig and try it out for a while – you have to start somewhere - another bright idea. I love walking around a campground after I arrive and meeting all the interesting people. RVers never cease to amaze me - in my opinion they are the most interesting people you will ever meet. Bill and Linda are Christians who use the proceeds of their secular clowning to fund missions trips. Bill, a Vietnam veteran, has returned to Vietnam nine times over the years to help build medical clinics with Vets With A Mission. Now that’s a bright idea!