Today is day one of our travels this year, after spending a very long winter learning how to weave with some awesome ladies from the Billings Montana weavers Guild. After getting everything packed in the Conestoga and ready to go, it's important to make the first day of travel a short day so that you … Continue reading Day 1 in the Conestoga with Conestoga Chuck
So let's talk some about those disgusting black water tanks lol One of the things that becomes a major problem with home septic systems and black water tanks is toilet paper. So let's talk about an European style upgrade that will save you money and time and can be done at home as well as … Continue reading RV bathroom upgrades and taking care of the black water tank
Part of traveling full time in an RV means keeping an eye on the weather and knowing when to postpone travel plans for a bit lol. Well this weeks travel plans have been postponed due to a freak April snowstorm and subsequent forecasted flooding right along our planned route. This gives us a bit more … Continue reading Snow in the forecast! And some RV remodeling…traveling with pets
It's awesome to have friends! I just have to state that right up front because tonight's dinner is brought to you by several of my friends! Read on to find out more 🙂 So first off a shout out to my friend "the grizz" who is not only a fabulous artist but master sauerkraut maker! … Continue reading Toaster Oven, Homemade, Individual, Sauerkraut Casserole
Today we visited a friend who owns a Gotland sheep ranch and business called "twisted sheep" and sells lovely fleeces for us fiber artists to drool over. I met her at the local fiber festival and she was kind enough to allow us to come out to the ranch to visit the lovely animals that … Continue reading Sheep, wool, barbecue , and grazing in the yard
As you may be able to tell I've done a lot of traveling all over the United States and to several different countries. But honestly this is one of the most interesting historical stops I've made. I love to go to pioneer towns and historical villages and in Europe old castles. But the underground city … Continue reading An underground old west town you HAVE to go see!
Conestoga Chuck here! Sometimes I get a bit mischievous and go for a walk-about without my human and lil bit usually goes with me. We usually don't stray far but (giggle giggle) sometimes we like to give the human a merry chase... she's putting on a bit of weight and the exercise does her good... … Continue reading Emergency leash: a handy device!
This place has been one of my favorite stops for many many many years. I have been fascinated with watching hand blown glass being made since I was a child and saw a glass blower making clear glass horses and unicorns at a state fair. What I love about this place is that they still … Continue reading The Museum of American Glass in Weston WV
With a little planning, a lot of the stress traveling with a Service Dog could create can be averted.
So if you have read my previous articles you know we love to work camp in exchange for a free camping spot. We like to do fiber arts demonstrations at historical areas as our work camping volunteer job. Things like spinning wheel, drop spindle, weaving, washing/carding/dying wool, sewing, knitting, crochet... basically anything fiber related. But … Continue reading Rope making and work camping in exchange for a free camping spot
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