Category Archives: North Carolina

Exterior

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

Exterior – done!! Except for some trim and paint, the house is 100% closed in! I’m so glad; I was really getting burned out with this project. I feel like I need to get out there 7 days a week, … Continue reading →

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Oh Crap!

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

They have an RV sewer connection here so it’s easy to empty my porta-potty. The “stuff” starts coming out before the spout gets anywhere near the pipe though, so I have to be real careful to aim well and pour … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

I haven’t been doing much of anything lately, so not much to write about. The most exciting thing going on has been the people mowing the lawn!  The strawberries are coming in nicely and I’ve been able to get a … Continue reading →

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Growing Things

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

I am growing celery from the end of a grocery store bunch or organic celery! I cut about an inch off the end and stuck it in a little dish with water, and changed the water every day and look … Continue reading →

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Blooming!

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

Everything’s bursting into bloom here. The  honeysuckle grows wild and the smell is intoxicating! It’s all over the bank on the high side of the driveway. I’ve had a hankering for meatloaf for a long time and I bought a … Continue reading →

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Chillin’ in Asheville

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

We are all settled in at our covered berth in Asheville, NC. As it gets hotter, I’m really appreciating the electricity to use the roof vent fan as much as I want, and I’m starting to need the air conditioner … Continue reading →

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Horse Camp!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

Today we got lots of new neighbors…9 big horse trailer/campers! With lots of big dogs running around loose. Roxie is having a ball telling them what’s what. Here are the folks next door. They’ve got nice living quarters in the … Continue reading →

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Fun With Fire Extinguishers

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

ACK! I pulled out a plastic bin from under the bed and my fire extinguisher sent a big blast of super-fine powder into my FACE!  The extinguisher was laying down and Roxie dish was in front of it, I guess … Continue reading →

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Wandering Around Asheville

Posted on November 1, 2016 by

On Tuesday, Jenni helped install the propane line for my new Olympian Wave 3 heater. (As usual, that means she did all the work while I sat around being supportive) She had to crawl up inside the very small outside … Continue reading →

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Asheville, NC

Posted on October 23, 2016 by

I left Pinckney, MI and only drove an hour, to the Cabela’s in Dundee. I knew the next day was going to be a long drive because I wanted to make it to the free parking at the KY Artisan … Continue reading →

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