Day 22 – Living the Dream. Well, the cabin is actually starting to feel like home. Last night I took my first shower in the outdoor shower. The instant hot water camping shower is fantastic. The shower head and water flow is better than the Hampton Inn. That is so unbelievable. Hung up a showerContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 22”
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Living the Dream Day 21
Day 21 – Living the Dream. Last night was the first night we slept in the cabin. We slept very well except for the screaming animals. We are not sure if there were coyotes or bob cats in our yard. The yard is very lite up at night, which to me is very comforting. TheContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 21”
Living the Dream Day 20
Day 20 – Living the Dream. Moved out of the hotel today and are staying in the tiny house/cabin. Placed some blocks as a step into the front door. Got started on building the outdoor shower. We showered at the hotel this morning, but will need a shower tomorrow. Electric is hooked up and lightsContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 20”
Living the Dream Day 19
Day 19 – Living the Dream. Shopped for Plumbing and Electrical fixtures for the cabin today. The hay around cabin was cut this morning and then teddered this evening. A tedder is used after cutting and aerates the hay to speed up the process of drying. The next step is to windrow the hay clippings. That isContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 19”
Living the Dream Day 18
Day 18 – Living the Dream. Calling this journey, “Living the Dream” started as a joke. It was better than saying “What the HECK have we done?” Saying “Living the Dream” makes us feel good about this journey. Actually, if you give it some thought the American Dream is to own a home. So weContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 18”
Living the Dream Day 17
Day 17 – Living the Dream. Very very hot day today. Took some pictures of the Somerset, KY Hampton Inn that we have been staying at. Thursday night our home will look a lot different than this hotel. Thursday morning will be our last shower inside for awhile and no more hotel breakfasts. Starting toContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 17”
Living the Dream Day 16
Day 16 – Living the Dream. We closed on our PA rental home today. We officially no longer own any property in the northeast United States. It was a big Lowes shopping day with buying flooring, electrical, and insulation to finish the cabin. It is amazing how prices have increased. A roll of 12/2 guageContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 16”
Living the Dream Day 15
Day 15 – Living the Dream. This morning we were dragging. Slept a little later and got to the homesite a little later. The first thing we did was place an order for a large Werner aluminum ladder. Steve fell off the cabin roof yesterday because he was using a ladder to small for theContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 15”
Living the Dream Day 14
Day 14 – Living the Dream. Started our day at Lowes. Lowes shopping is an everyday occurrence. Looking for a riding tractor for me to mow with. The funny thing is I have never ever mowed a lawn. I am so spoiled. We started using our microwave to store our nuts. We are afraid theContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 14”
Living the Dream Day 13
Day 13 – Living the Dream. Went to Physical Therapy today and on the way back to the homesite I recorded a video that fits perfectly for my life right now. Now we have more critters (MOLES). You can see the mounds of dirt and feel the hollowness under the ground. We are glamping now,Continue reading “Living the Dream Day 13”
Living the Dream Day 12
Day 12 – Living the Dream. Worked more on the cabin today and the farmer worked on discing the field across the road. We were told they will be planting corn. I am a little concerned about being this close when they put down fertilizer and/or pesticide. Is this hazardous to our health? Received MickeyContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 12”
Living the Dream Day 11
Day 11 – Living the Dream. We arrived at the homesite this morning and found the front door was was open and two mice had found the peanut butter in the trap. First thing, we screwed the front door closed and threw the mice out in the wheat field behind us. The shed is comingContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 11”
Living the Dream Day 10
Day 10 – Living the Dream. Started building the 10×12 shed today towards the rear left side of the property. We are thinking it can stay there after the new home is up. It will serve as our tool storage or we are thinking we may use it as a cabin during construction. It isContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 10”
Living the Dream Day 9
Day 9 – Living the Dream. It is so cold in KY. Talked to my daughter in PA this morning and it is 58 there and 48 here. Today we put blinds on the windows, put a lock on the door, had lumber delivered for the shed, cleaned up the brush, put garbage out forContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 9”
Living the Dream Day 8
Day 8 – Living the Dream. Today was a down day and we didn’t get very much accomplished. It was very cold and windy all day. I can’t believe we are in the South. It is so cold. We used a light to heat up the room. We cut up all the cardboard, set upContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 8”
Living the Dream Day 7
Day 7 Living the Dream. Break room is now pretty nice. The carpet is down, a table set up, and we bought shelving and placed it in the old kitchen pantry/closet. Looking into the other rooms from our new office/breakroom is pretty gross. We will just use those areas for tool storage. The trees areContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 7”
Living the Dream Day 6
Day 6 Living the Dream. Look at our beautiful view. Doesn’t it remind you of the hill the Ingalls’ girls used to run over in “Little House on the Prairie”. Today was a shopping day. We made it to light 29 and we are thinking that is the last light in Somerset. What a niceContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 6”
Living the Dream Day 5
Day 5 Living the Dream. Woohoo, we now have all permits to start the house. The Porta Potty arrived and the break room is starting to not look so disgusting after a good coating of kilz2. We have to make sure no mold can come through. I am so spoiled lol. I have been spendingContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 5”
Living the Dream Day 4
Day 4 Living the Dream. Getting closer to breaking ground. The Environmentalist inspector approved the existing septic system to use for the new house. I talked to the Plumbing inspector and we are applying for the plumbing permit tomorrow. The job site port a john is also being delivered tomorrow. Look at the below picturesContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 4”
Living the Dream Day 3
Day 3 Living the Dream. Ticks, ticks, and more ticks. Can’t even walk through the yard. This property has been neglected. We should be good to go once we start maintaining the lawn. So today was bug killing day and setting up an outside table for lunch and breaks. We used a spreader and putContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 3”
Living the Dream Day 2
Day 2 Living the Dream. We found the septic after a few hours of digging through hard dirt and huge roots. We then headed to the county environmental services office. We need a permit in order to use the existing septic for our new home. Fingers crossed they approve it. It has a newer typeContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 2”
Living the Dream Day 1
Year 1 Day 1 – “Living the Dream”. Sunday, 5/02/2021 Day 1 of our new adventure. Starting to build a new house. The old home will be demolished. We are setting the corners. In order to set the corners, we used a transit. Here is a link to a great one if you are interestedContinue reading “Living the Dream Day 1”