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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2016 02:03pm
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Thanks, silverwaterlady! It is so beautiful here! 😊 A happy change from flat, virtually treeless West Texas, lol. There's been little adjustment. It feels like home. Or it will when I'm not surrounded by boxes, lol.
Yeah, I'm really enjoying the wonderful produce and much fresher food. And the clean air and, up until a few days ago, the perfect weather. But I'm glad for the rain!
Sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I was exhausted at first after that long trip and busyness right away. I slept and slept! Since then, I've been trying to get a bit settled in the little apartment AND make preparations to move out on my land next month.
It doesn't look like I will be able to get the main cabin/septic/etc. done before winter so I'll be wintering in the shabin. Compost toilet, genny, woodburning cook stove are ordered. I'll have the well drilled in the next few weeks. Found an awesome hand pump that works down to 150 feet and will coexist with an electric pump, too, in the future. You can attach a hose to the end so that will make things easier.
Champion has come out with some nice new generators. I decided on a 4750 watt duel fuel with electric start.
And because the shabin is so temporary, I wasn't sure what to do about heat until I found the "cook stove" loophole that lets you skirt EPA regs. And the tent stoves that are small but efficient. I bought the Colorado Cylinder Spruce stove that comes with a warming tray (increasing the cooking surface) and a 2-gallon hot water tank that fastens to the stove.
It's coming together! I can't wait to get out to my land. Met the folks next door. Super-nice, super-chill. Off-grid.😊 Interesting gent across the street! Retired actor now in his 80s who was a regular character on the Dukes of Hazzard and was in the original Planet of the Apes movie! And then there's the pot farmer on the other side, hahaha!
Oh, yes, life is going to be colorful!
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2016 02:55pm
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Let's see if I can get any pics to load.
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2016 02:59pm
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My wifi stinks so I'll have to post in bits.
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2016 03:02pm
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One more. I'm losing patience, lol.
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naturelover66
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2016 05:55pm
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Looks beautiful Julie. Cute little dog too!
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 4 Oct 2016 11:24pm
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Thanks, naturelover66! That's my Charley. He's a fearless little rascal. I'll have to keep a close eye on him in the forest. He'd run right up to a bear and bark at it!
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LDamm
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# Posted: 5 Oct 2016 02:28pm
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Beautiful country. What kind of dog is he. Looks just like my boy.
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 5 Oct 2016 10:22pm
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me and Gary O met with Julie2Oregon this afternoon.we had a lovely time.we could have probably talked into the nite although we met at 12:30 for lunch.
we had a good time and talked and talked of her plans for her land and it was fun.
she is busy doing and planning and getting things done.
we are all meeting again next week to see her land and shes gonna come see our land and cabin and shop.
we are treating her to a meal next week.fun times.
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silverwaterlady
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# Posted: 6 Oct 2016 12:43am
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 6 Oct 2016 12:48am
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cabingal3
It was a blast! Always such fun with you two! Lots of laughter, and great advice, too! Looking forward to next week!
Were you still in town for the incredible clouds over the mountains with rainbows? Amazing. We're very lucky to be living amid such beauty.
I stopped at the Dollar Tree after Home Depot. Didn't see any flamingos. I'll keep an eye out. ;)
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 6 Oct 2016 12:54am
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LDamm
I'm not sure. I rescued him from death row at the pound. We think there's some shih-tzu in him, maybe some terrier or poodle for the slightly curly coat? He has the shih-tzu ears and face.
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abby
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# Posted: 6 Oct 2016 01:47pm
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just seeing this, and I'm filled with excitement for you!! congrats!!! can't wait to see more. it's gorgeous, Julie!
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 6 Oct 2016 05:44pm
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Thank you, abby! I'm stoked! So much to do, lol, but YAY! I'm here and happy and progressing!
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