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First off, by saying I want to build this vehicle the right way doesn’t mean the Jeep was a bad build. It was just too fast! I wanted it all done right now. In doing it fast and cheap I learned a lot. Don’t get me wrong. I loved my Jeep. We had many amazingContinue reading “Building this overland vehicle the right way”

This idea was simple enough, keep a safe distance from danger. We all learn this as children and at other monumental times throughout our life. Now, my plan was a sound one. I would only dip my toe into the raging river that was the wilderness life. This way, there would be no danger thatContinue reading “My First Year Off Grid”

We all remember getting that first brand new bicycle as a kid. Mine was a Huffy Clean Machine. Bright orange, banana seat, and a sissy bar that reached towards the heavens and the Gods. After we got our new two-wheeled ticket to freedom put together we took it for a quick trip. Then it began,Continue reading “A Van Down by the River”

I knew that this day would come.  I had dreaded it but thought I could face it like a man.  I remember when it came time to put our Cocker Spaniel Henry down.  I thought I would be fine.  Besides, he was only a dog.  But as I held him and the Vet gave himContinue reading “Goodbye, My Old Friend”

After almost a month I picked up my Jeep from the mechanic shop. I rushed to it like two wayward lovers on a beach.  I wrapped my arms around it’s steering wheel.  We were reunited after all this time.  It was time to clean out the inside.  I first unloaded everything from the inside.  ItContinue reading “It’s Alive!”

It all started common enough. But then again most life changing events do.  Needless to say it didn’t end common.  In fact it has not really ended yet.  Let’s start at the end. It’s 3:00 am and pitch dark.  A little snow / rain mix is falling. It was hard for me to tell whichContinue reading “Could this be the end…”

This week the temps dipped below zero for the first time this year.  When I returned to the tent after work on Wednesday the creek was frozen, my water bottles in my tent were frozen, and my potatoes in my cooler were brown rocks.  I’m not complaining.  I want to experience every aspect of lifeContinue reading “Below Zero at the Tent”

I hated to have to do this!  But what Punxsutawney Phil did on February 2, 2021, can not go unpunished.  Phil wanted six more weeks of winter!  This Hog, Yes I said it, Hog!  Declared that the process was not right in determining that spring had arrived early on February 2, 2021.  Phil’s followers blindlyContinue reading “Groundhog Impeachment”

I write this post with a tale of caution.  Just when you are at your utmost happiness things can change in a heartbeat.  This past week we had high winds and warmer than usual temps.  This combination made snow melt up high in the mountains.  I guess this is where I will start.  The crystalContinue reading “Tragedy at the Tent”

As the holiday season is upon us.  The snow is here. As it falls on my tent, the holiday spirit is flowing.  Christmas lights, Stockings, Christmas houses, and candles.  The fire roars in the wood stove.  This is my favorite time at the tent thus far.  Listening to the creek flow as the snow fallsContinue reading “As the year comes to a close…”