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Veggies I can grow, meat and fish I can't. I'm envious of all that wonderful fish and chicken you have. I would love to be able to eat that. Nice food pantry. I can't complain. I have access to what I need, even when I need to access a food pantry ever now and again. That salmon sounds glorious...

I would buy a handmade 100% wool hat but couldn't afford or want to carry around a 100% wool afghan. (Mom made a gorgeous wool afghan for my sister. Wanted her to make me one. When we priced out the yarn it was over $350 and that's buying all yarn on sale. And it's heavy. I'm glad now I decided...

Oh, when I say reupholstering I am talking about redoing the foam. Not necessarily putting a new fabric on top. I'll try to reuse fabric if I can.

I also have a conversion van although not as nice as yours. I, too, am keeping the bench seat in for now as I will need the seats periodically. I picked up a futon mattress (they are plentiful near me on CL free section) with the idea of putting it on top. Its to heavy and takes up to many...

I have been really interested in this topic also. Living in Oregon with so many sheep, wool insulation is a bit more in the consciousness. I've also seen wool insulation mentioned in van builds in the UK and Europe and in tiny houses here. I've yet to find anyone in the states that has posted...

I wonder if part of where our culture seems to get it's bigger is better attitude is from how large our land mass is and how many natural resources are within it. Without knowing much about Japanese culture, I would imagine being confined by the size of the islands that make up Japan has some...

Although I have yet to move into my van I don't have to tell you that space is at a premium unless you are a true minimalist. I can not even imagine two people in a van. Having several family members who have crocheted all my life I am aware how bulky crotched blankets can get. Will you be...

X2. Never did get the appeal of outlet stores or malls but that's me.

The rest of what you say may be true but I don't know about this part of it. As a dietician student I toured a dairy processing plant within the last 10 years. I saw the dairy trucks unloaded-look like gasoline trucks but carry milk instead, all the way through to the end product of packaged...

@HDR - I rarely buy bottles with deposits so I hardly ever use the bottle returns. Yes I agree they do stink. I don't like to walk past them. I only drink filtered tap water or hot tea currently. I'll have 2 start buying water once I'm in my van. Recycling being curbside and all together in one...

Welcome! I have found so much useful information here! It's fabulous. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your trailer. I am starting on a van now but I have an inkling that down the road I'll be boondocking more & might want to add a trailer so I'm always looking at trailer thread...

I'll let you know Marigold if I move my worm bin to my van [emoji6] Only a little tongue in cheek there. Hadn't really thought about it until this thread...

I have been wondering the same thing. I'm glad you brought it up. Since I'll be local for a while and Portland makes it pretty easy to recycle it should be OK while I stay local. I did have visions of dropping compost and recycling off in random bins after dark on garbage night. Thought thru...

Welcome Doug. Looking forward to hearing about the adventures you and Scooter have. Pictures are always enjoyed. Feel free to add to the traveling with pets section. I'm sure Scooter will have his own stories to tell.

That looks like a great vehicle. Welcome. I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventures. Questions?!? Looks like you could count yourself among those who give advice with how much you've accomplished already. Since you bought it last summer I'm wondering how hot that dark paint made it...

Car camped around the country in almost its entirety one trip, car camped all over in various states, moved cross country several times. All ads up to a lot of miles on the road and severally to many out of town mechanics. Never even noticed change missing, let alone valuables missing. If I got...

Good to know Bob. I was thinking of getting one of those collapsable covered enclosures for small dogs. Now I know I need one before the next RTR or boondocking.

I enjoy animals. Always have. I grew up with cats, dogs, hamsters, gerbils, turtles, fish in bowls, fish in aquariums...you get the picture. They make me smile, give me companionship and I view taking care of their needs as my part of the relationship. I don't have a dog now because I don't have...

NwShortFord-Good to know you already know and participate. I co-manage a community garden here in Portland. I was lucky and was able to get a plot after only a year wait but many gardens have up to a 3 year wait list or more. A group is working on adding more to the city's already 50 community...

Welcome Janna. I'm in Portland, OR. Next time your up this way PM me and we can grab a bite and exchange stories. I'll be moving into my van shortly. I'm planning on full timing but staying local for a year or 2. You are right about the PNW having plenty of places to explore. I can't wait to get...