Friday, December 2, 2016

Lou starts to homestead

You know Lou really likes a location when he expands his outdoor space beyond a clothesline and a mat by the door of his trailer. He has decided to stay at Campo Turistico #1 for another three months or so, and today he's filling some planters he scrounged. A palm, succulents, some herbs.

Meanwhile, about the most I can commit to a place is to pay for a certain number of nights and put out my chair.

13 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 2, 2016 at 12:06 PM

    That's a big commitment. Even in Quartzsite I buy an annual pass so I don't have to commit to any specific dates. :)

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  2. Bob B.December 2, 2016 at 12:52 PM

    Lou's got a plan, good for him. I and many others would like it if you could post a few pictures of Lou's new and improve camper before you part ways. I read every post , keep up the great work. Thanks Bob B.

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    1. Al ChristensenDecember 4, 2016 at 6:48 PM

      Here's a link to a video interview with Lou where he talks about his trailer and gives a tour.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOaHKSih684&feature=youtu.be

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    2. Vanholio!December 5, 2016 at 1:09 PM

      I just saw that video yesterday. His build is excellent and pretty. Lots of useful ideas there.

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    3. AnonymousDecember 5, 2016 at 7:44 PM

      The travel trailer built by Lou is truly a master piece, Love it !!

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  3. ZmanDecember 3, 2016 at 12:37 PM

    Speaking of Lou, how's your van holding up? How many miles on it and when and what will you replace it with?

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    1. Al ChristensenDecember 4, 2016 at 6:53 PM

      My van is doing fine. It has a little over 200k miles on it and uses just a little oil. Still runs strong, shifts smoothly and tracks straight. I replaced the front brake rotors last month. I'll replace the Rolling Steel Tent with something similar.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 3, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    just found your blog via RV Sue. Nice job. Having explored some of Baja, I'd recommend heading down MX 5 to Gonzaga Bay. Rancho Grande is a nice campground there. You sign in at the small store on the right as you approach the turn for town.

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    1. Al ChristensenDecember 3, 2016 at 4:05 PM

      Yes, I was there in February. Stayed at Casa Grande, Papa Fernandez and Campo Beluga (which I liked the best of the three). Of course, if you want to go farther south, you have to deal with the unpaved/under construction section of highway 5 between Bahia Gonzaga and highway 1, or take highway 3 from San Felipe all the way back to Ensenada.

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  5. Bob B.December 5, 2016 at 7:19 AM

    I just finished watching your video about Lou's remodeled camper, WOW! I check your blog daily and have been waiting for this video since spring. You both have it figured out, thanks for all the effort you put into this video and your blog.
    . You guys are the best, safe travels. Bob B.

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    1. Al ChristensenDecember 5, 2016 at 1:18 PM

      Jamie Dimon (the guy on camera at the beginning) did the video, not me.

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    2. Bob B.December 5, 2016 at 2:24 PM

      Thanks for letting me know it was Jamie , I fallow him , Bob wells and rv sue. I start my day with all of you and my coffee. Your all great!

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  6. Vanholio!December 5, 2016 at 1:12 PM

    Look at the fifth picture down. These gals have a greenhouse atop their van! http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/25/getting-in-touch-with-nature-staying-in-step-with-the-world/

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