Settling the Dust

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Today there are two more sleeps to go, until I am land based, at least for now. It’s unsettling to know I won’t have my comfort zone, & some of the things I need immediately. A comfy couch being one of those. 

But I’ll carry on, as we do. I’m starting to think about the things I miss about land based living…gardens being one of those things. But I need to change in that area as well, as gardening on the ground won’t be sustainable. So I’m thinking box garden or pots, pallet gardening, on a  smaller scale with just a few of my favourite herbs & plants. I’ll probably go back to growing parsley, silverbeet & perhaps a tomato plant in Summer, but want to keep the maintenance low as well. Sewing in a large area will be great too, as will not having to get supplies out of the boot when it’s raining 😂 

Air plant from a friend 💝 & Sustainable 🤩

Recently I’ve started looking for a job, to help ease this way of living, & so I can still travel, when I get my next vehicle. Meantime there are a lot of balls juggling in the air. Selling the Motorhome, looking at the possibility of an ebike or penny farthing 🤩 for local travel, & another camper of sorts for the long term.  There are also variables, such as getting to Rotorua next month, for a special two day event I paid for pre Covid. That’s the next costume to focus on too. It’s a biggie, as it’s a completely new concept for me.


So many things to think about! Meantime I can’t pack anything, as I still need to be able to drive the truck around, possibly to Auckland, to trade for the next vehicle. Maintenance will come when she’s empty. I’m thinking of the dust that happens when I sand down whatever needs painting. I want to leave here in much better condition than I found her. That’s only fair. She’ll be a great gift to someone, as she has been to me. The battery issues are sorted now,  home straight here I come. In fact, after doing up aspects sheet yesterday, I realise just how much I’ve done to improve her looks & performance since I’ve had her.

It’ll be great to be near some family again, & be in community. I’ll miss my solitude out in the wild, but can still have it to a degree in a suburban situation. Andover have to keep telling myself it’s not forever. It’s the peaceful atmosphere I need, & that’s hard to come by these days.

Journeys aren’t always by travel 

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