On My Way ......Yay!!

By the time you read this I should be on my way
 (I hope.... finally.... whew!)

 

I just didn't realize how much *stuff* I thought I would need to take with me to last the extent of the trip, should I decide to stay the full time. Loading up for the first time is enough in and of itself, but for an extended stay, it seems like it takes forever!

I loaded up several misc. tools including a power drill/screwdriver, hammer, wrenches, hand screwdrivers, battery cables, extra heavy-duty power cord, duct tape (a must have!) a two-step ladder, gas cans for the generator, etc, etc, etc.I won't bore you with pictures of all the packing. I am sure most of you have done enough of it yourselves.

I have gone through my clothes twice and cut down both times, trying really hard to be reasonable. Food items, supplies, vitamins, meds, and personal items is another story. Never know when there might be a run on certain needed items. So.... all that food I dehydrated this summer? It's going with me, plus my winter squash, a peck of apples, onions and more potatoes.I also am taking a 7 grain bread mix, yeast and a bread pan. I am so spoiled with good home-grown food! You can take the girl off the homestead but can't take the homestead out of the girl ;-)

 

I used 2 1/2# ground beef from our last cow and made into little meat loaves, with an onion, the last green pepper, and some chopped celery, seasoning , eggs and oatmeal, plus BBQ sauce for flavoring.

They fit neatly into these 9.5 oz food keepers. Just the right size!

Well..... after I cut off a couple slivers to taste.

I also fried up some apples I had that were starting to wither just a little. Sometimes I like this southern dish rather than applesauce.

I  roasted the last 2 rabbits (oh, my goodness, YES! they are a wonderful meat!) that I had doubly packaged and frozen. These were some of the last from our commercial rabbit raising business.

Pulled out some canned food I wanted to take, as well as other store-bought dry food products.

 

Several movies have been packed, including the new 10 or 15 (I forget) DVD set on the civil War. I have also many books, including my Bible, Ten-Second Rule, a devotional based on the book of Proverbs ( I need all the wisdom I can get) and my recently purchased RVing books. There are also several music cd's. Of course there's my computer, camera and batteries, cell phone, and bluetooth so I can talk hands-free.

 

Then there is the knitting..... oh, dear, which yarns shall I take?? and needles?? Could not make a decision on that so I took the whole yarn stash!!!!

This stash hamper contains yarn for MANY pairs of socks, a hat, an afghan I have started, a doggie sweater for Izzy, and a *shrug* for my daughter. It fits nicely beside my bed on the side I won't need to get in on. These baskets below, hold the 3 pr socks I am presently working on, and lots of dishcloth yarn. Go ahead, you can laugh now :) but I find I need to keep my hands busy, and no, I won't use it all, but I can at least have choices  :D

 

Oh yes, and then there is my painting supplies; 2 easels, palette tray and disposable palette tablet, LOTS of canvases of all sizes, and all the paint and brushes I own! I also included my sketch pad, pastels, and other misc. supplies.

I do hope to get some things done while I am out in this beautiful country!

 

This is actually what it looked like at home before I left. I am surprised at how many trees have lost all their leaves already. These oaks will hold their leaves much longer.

My garden will be ready and waiting for my return.

 

 I will be back on when I get wifi down the road. I know some of you snowbirds are already at your winter destination. I may be slow, but I'll get there!