Little Backstory

      I think I need to go back just a bit further in my story. Back to June of this year shall we say. After working for the better part of ten years for the same man between two different companies in a decidedly toxic work environment, I gave notice and called it quits. Taking into consideration my age and declining health I deduced I was more than ready for the next chapter in my life. 

     About the same time I gave my landlord two months notice that I would be leaving. He and his family had been more than generous in opening up their home to me, but taking into consideration my lack of funds and my introverted nature I knew my place of residence needed an overhaul as well. Besides, I felt the call of the open road and she was not to be denied. 

     And so I payed off all my debts and began collecting and planning for what was to come. And let us not forget Homer in all his sourdough goodness...

New beginnings

      Where to begin. Not sure how to get started on this. I would like to think this is a whole new blog. In fact up until yesterday I did indeed have an idea for a completely different blog. I wanted to title it Travels with Homer. Sort of a play on  Steinbeck’s Classic Travels with Charlie, where he traveled around in his pickup camper with his dog Charlie exploring small town America. 

     Well, few little problems with that. Firstly I sure as hell ain’t no Steinbeck. Secondly, my truck is not the most comfortable camping machine nor do I have the resources to meander all over creation indefinitely. I did try to read Blogging for Dummies and although I do fit the description, I’m not entirely sure that I am up to the task. Blogging for real, as a career, day in and day out. It involves a huge commitment of time, research of the subject matter, finding a proper niche market, monetizing and on and on. And hey, everybody knows the real money is in Vlogging, being an Influencer and all that rubbish. To be honest I don’t have any great desire to get in front of the camera or to influence anyone. I’ll just try to have a bit of fun and see what happens. 

     And finally, my dogs name is Porthos, not Homer. Homer is my sourdough starter. Yes you read that correctly. Flour and water with a whole lot of natural yeasty goodness. I wanted to write about my sourdough experience while traveling the country looking for a job and a place to call home. Is that niche enough for ya! But alas, the blog name I chose was taken. Something about an Airstream trailer or something or other. 

     Anyhoo, no harm done. I’ll just continue my old blog with the same goal in mind, with perhaps a bit of sourdough wisdom thrown in now and then. Until tomorrow or whenever. Peace out ✌️ 

Back on the road!

 Wow! Over five years since my last post. I was living out of my truck at the time and then I found a job and a place to rent and I suppose life got in the way. Well, the job is over with and I’m back living out of my truck so why not blog about it?  Lots to write about, but give me a moment to give it some thought and I’ll post a full update soon. Peace out...

Transitional Housing...

     Please allow me to explain just what it is that I am attempting to convey with this blog. This is not a site or place for fifty thousand dollar mc-mansion style tiny houses as in Tumbleweeds (although don't get me wrong. Tumbleweeds are beautiful. Just way out of my realm of reality). This is an example of the learning process in action. Complete with minor triumphs and major failures. Maybe somebody will learn what to do as well as what not to do when planning to live tiny.
      For those of you that have stuck with me since the beginning, you know how this all began. But for those newbies to my blog, let me very briefly explain how this all started. And just maybe even I might learn something.
     Several years ago, having no woodworking skills to speak of, I paid a carpenter I knew to build the original Tiny House onto my utility trailer. I was looking for a cheap way to travel across the country without having to rely on sleazy motels. Well, things worked out fantastic. I saw the country, saw old friends, and had a grand ol' time. Except for one tiny thing.
     I couldn't find a job. I spent the better part of a year camped next to a friends house. And when I ultimately did find a job, found a travel trailer and a place to park it, mold had set into the Tiny House. And it wasn't moving out for nothing. Well, to make this already too long story not too much longer still, I lived almost four years in that RV before moving on.
     And so with no place to live and way too much stuff, I did what  I had to do. The only thing I could do. I got rid of shit like a man possessed. But that's a story for the next post. Peace out!

The Latest Tiny Incarnation...

Yes, I know. It's not a tiny house or even an rv. It is an enclosed cargo trailer, or to be specific a box built onto my old utility trailer. And it has played an important role in the development of my continuing saga of tiny house living. But I'm getting ahead of myself. I will attempt to explain in my next post.

Endings and New Beginnings

Well, it had to happen. The original tiny house of mine has gone on to that big housing development in the sky. Ok, fine. She's gone to the landfill. Not my first choice but it was the only choice I had. I tried to give it away but only succeeded in attracting every looney tunes in the greater Pacific Northwest that Craigslist had to offer. As for repair or rehab; the mold and water damage was just too great. And so dear reader, as the saying goes, Live and Learn. As for what's next... The latest tiny creation is already complete and I will post updates and pictures soon, detailing the entire building process and what is in store for the future. That's all for now . I'm off to work.

A New Day, A New Post, and A New Blog (maybe)

Just sitting in the old truck before work reading Blogging For Dummies and typing this out on the phone. The book caught my eye in my local Half Priced Books and I just couldn't resist. It's been almost two years since my last post (talk about procrastination!) and the writing bug has taken hold once again. I'll make this short and sweet for now. In the next day or so I plan to post an update on the condition of the Itty Bitty house of mine as well as any future plans. Anyhoo, that's all for now. Got to get to work.