Yes, we're still here! Sheesh, it's been one crazy summer I never want to repeat. Long and sad and lonely, yet at the same time peaceful and healing, too. What many of you do not know is that I spent from May until the end of October up here, in the travel trailer, with the dogs and cat and cattle, by myself 75% of the time. Tom was traveling back and forth every weekend to work on the coast. I thought at the beginning my limit to living this lifestyle would be August. I was dead on. However, things beyond our control forced us to continue. I did reach my breaking point. A few times. Let's suffice it to say there were many tearful telephone conversations between myself and Tom, as well as other family. I am infinitely grateful that we are here together now!!!!!! We are both finally full-time, permanent residents (address changed with the post office, DOL, and all!) albeit in a TT for now.
So, what's happening in our neck of the woods? We are in the process of winterizing the travel trailer. What is involved in "winterizing" the trailer? Our version is stacking bales of straw around the trailer (which made at least a 15 degree difference instantly), and building on a little room which will contain a wood stove for more efficient, less-expensive heating. We got most of the straw bales up just in the nick of time, too - the very next morning we got our first snow... 3 inches! Being sited in the trees means that not much sun reaches the site, thus the snow is still on the ground. temperatures haven't been above 35 degrees in over a week. Welcome to winter! A trace amount of snow fell yesterday morning, and then just a few flurries today. More pictures will be forthcoming, but here is one of Tom getting ready to unload straw. ;)
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It's good to see you back on line, and I understand why nothing going on line until hubby got home. So many times when you don't hear from some one it's not good news. Carol and I finally got our root cellar done enough to stock some food in it and I was able to find a real super church in republic (Nazarine)Carol was able to get off from work one sunday and the pastor and his wife took us out to a Chinese dinner in Canada.We hope to hear how the winter goes for the both of you and the animals. Looking forward to some more pics. We will be up to our place next week end to check on how the root cellar is doing. Last check at 25 outside it was 45 inside. Take care.
Bob & Carol
Howdy Bob and Carol! Yep, we're still around, just not online much when our only access is in town using wifi. ;) Your root cellar sounds cool. We'd like to pick your brain about that! One of your trips up we'll have to meet. ;) Take care, Tom & Krystal
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