Well! After a mere four days in the wall tent, I can say those people are my heroes. I've had some great moments, and also some very frustratingly difficult moments! Oh yeah, I've asked myself countless times (as the rain POURED DOWN so much I now call myself "Soggy Stacie"), "what the HELL am I doing?!?! I had a nice cozy (albeit, mouse-infested) cabin I could have stayed in till my new place is built. But nooooo.... Stacie has to do things the difficult way. Sometimes I amaze, yet frustrate myself. It's like the rational side of my brain just decides to take a holiday once in a while. Or maybe it's just the "adventurous" side that wants to take over?
At any rate...
Home Sweet Home! It has been pretty cozy actually. Well, except for the rain, hence the gigantic tarp covering EVERYTHING!!!
The dogs in their new digs! The first night - they were wired and excited at their new surroundings.
Mmmm... coffee tastes SO much better outside! Oh, and I've found the cure for sleeping in - apparently, living in a tent will do that to you.
I am too lazy (and have no time) to put this photo the right way, so just tilt your head to the right a bit and there you go! My new gate! Well, old gate, but at the new place as of last night. It's amazing the amount of work you get done when you have nothing to distract you (tv, internet, etc...)
The meadow in the evening. Clouds. Freakin' shocking.
Me, Stephanie, beer and Kuna pose the first night - she helped take a load of dogs out there.
So there it is. I still have to wrap up a few things at the old place (fencing and freezer), but that's about it. I have SO much to do at the new place: more dog gates, organize my crap, cut wood, extend fencing into the meadow(half done! woohoo!), make floor for tent, frame the inside, outhouse (have a temporary tarp-thing now), cut brush for powerline(will have power some day!), etc, etc.
Whew! I'm tired just thinking about it.
Home is now the meadow. 'Cause that's where the dogs are.
5 comments:
Right on, Stacie!!! Look at it as training. ;o) Ha ha ha! You go, Girl! I am the same as you; I swear at times my brain takes a vacation and I find myself in crazy situations...like on the Yukon Quest trail at -40C!! ;o)
-Tammi
sounds like the perfect slogan for a tshirt!
i've enjoyed reading your adventures as you embark on this new adventure!! like i've said before, you should write a book!
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wow!!!! love the pic of the 7 punks in their new fence...that's my ENTIRE crew and that's only a little over half of yours :)
So happy to see updated pics and to see a picture of YOU without a big parka on :D
Congrats...even though you might question your sanity, what you are doing is incredible and the memories and stories you'll be able to share and brag about are endless :)
Way to go girl!!!
Thanks guys! At least YOU'RE finding it entertaining!! :)
The dogs who are allowed loose now are FINALLY getting the hang of running and frolicking in the meadow, not in the trees BEHIND me closer to the highway! Geez, what are they thinking sometimes?? Turns out Harris is the worst offender! I think he's attempting to dig up squirrels or ants or something since he always returns with a mouth full of dirt and panting like a maniac.
I spent 3 summer living in a tent trailer. It wasn't always easy, especially with four children, but I have the fondest memories of that time.
Sometimes there is a smell in the air now, maybe rain, or lake smells and I'm instantly transported back and I really miss the tent trailer.
You're going to love this time, just not always while you're living it.
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