Category Archives: Off-grid living

Living & Loving It

Posted on January 14, 2020 by

I’m in love with my new house!! I moved in on Dec. 29 and I’m loving it. It’s so cozy and warm, and I know people will think I’m crazy, but it feels so spacious! Compared to the 58 sq. … Continue reading →

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We’re IN!

Posted on December 31, 2019 by

Yes! Janis and Roxie are Home at last!! We moved in on Dec. 29 after a very cold night in the camper. The low was 9° and even with the heater and stove burner running all night, it was still … Continue reading →

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Birthday and Snow!

Posted on December 1, 2019 by

My birthday was great this year! Almost as good as last year, when a group of friends were camping in SC on my birthday and they had a long-distance party for me! They  had a decorated birthday cake, went out … Continue reading →

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Moving Right Along……

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

Last week I had some excellent helpers come to visit! Tom Warfield and Donna Morey are both fellow members of the AZ A-Frame Campers group (same kind of camper I have).  Boy, did we get a lot done! Tom can … Continue reading →

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Fall is here! Or is it winter?

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

I’m so glad to see the hot weather retreat, but I’m not sure I’m ready for Fall, either. Or maybe we skipped straight to winter? Tomorrow’s low is supposed to be 22 degrees!  Yikes! Daytime highs are still in the … Continue reading →

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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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Little Projects

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

I have this very awkward little corner where the bed/living/dining room bump-out wall meets up with the main part of the house roof. I’ve worried over this darn thing for months. It was supposed to be part of Tyler’s job … Continue reading →

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A Woman’s Work is Never Done

Posted on August 2, 2019 by

I’ve been working pretty steadily, though I usually only work from 5:30 til about 8 a.m. (Assuming I can drag out of bed at 5:30) After that it’s just too hot for me, and I spend the rest of the … Continue reading →

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The Big Reveal…The Snuggery!

Posted on June 29, 2019 by

Ta-Da! THIS IS IT, my baby house! Isn’t it just the cutest tiny house ever???  Well I think so. I was afraid this day would NEVER get here! I was hoping to have it a little farther along but it’s … Continue reading →

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More and More Progress!

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

Yahoo! It’s looking more and more like a house! I can’t tell you how excited I am about Move In Day, which realistically is still quite a ways off. Once it’s sided, I still have to block in the eaves … Continue reading →

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It’s Got A Roof! Part 2

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

Well I guess we were over-optimistic about getting the roof done in two days. The problem is, they’ve only worked 7 hours total in the past two days! I believe our estimate was right, that it’s a 12 hour job … Continue reading →

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It’s Got A Roof!! Part 1

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

By a strange set of circumstances, I’ve got myself a roof….finally!  Jeff, the guy who’s camping here, needed some car repair. He asked if I knew anyone in the area and I didn’t, but I posted on the local Buy/Sell … Continue reading →

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Wind, snow, rain……

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

The wind is here with a vengeance. Day after day, winds of 30-55 mph so we spend nearly all of our time indoors. On May 20 we had snow off & on all day! It would accumulate enough to cover … Continue reading →

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Canopy Project

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

I have a canopy over the camper to keep out rain and the sun’s heat! It was quite a project and I’m still not done, but it’s up and functioning pretty well. I just happen to have a big cedar … Continue reading →

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April

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Howdy everyone! No progress on the house to report, I’m sad to say. I spoke with Wyatt about 3 weeks ago and he agreed to help for a few hours, to square up the frame and get the first and … Continue reading →

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March Winds

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

The March Winds arrived in February this year! Aarrgh. I was hoping to get the house enclosed before that happened. There has been no progress on the house….though I have talked with Wyatt, and he’s still on board, he just … Continue reading →

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