| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Jen |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 4:25:05 PM
I dream of building a cozy garden shack w/ lots of windows in our back field where I can paint and read & escape the bustle of mom-hood. How about you? |
| 16 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Jen |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 12:03:29 PM
Hi Mary Anne! Did you notice those lovely little golden-haired girls in the Outpost book? They're my daughters, Rita & Sophie! We had so much fun taking those pics last summer!!
I never thought I'd be a tramper (trailer camper  ), but a few years ago during elk season in the Columbia Gorge (WA), we were doused with rain for days on end. On a drive into town for some dry food, we passed a little pull-behind camper for sale. On impulse, we bought it, but had no hitch on our Jeep at the time! The owner actually towed it up to our campsite in the Gifford Pinchot NF, and then we scrambled to get a hitch installed on our Jeep in Hood River before the week was up & we had to go home. Anyway, we had a great time in our new old camper; it's a 1960-something "Aristocrat." There's nothing aristocratic about it, but it does have the cutest aqua blue oven, which we've never used. The camper has served us well, even following faithfully behind us as we moved from WA to Arkansas. We had to beat ice sheets off of it in a Wyoming blizzard! Now it sits outside, waiting to be used for some summer tramping around AR...
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
|
| Mountain Girl |
Posted - Jun 23 2008 : 1:46:06 PM
Mary Ann your tent/camping compound souds wonderful! We have a vintage camper that goes ontop of our pickup. Most of the time it sits off it since Jim insists we go tent camping most of the time. We use it mainly in the early spring and late fall when the weather is a little cooler. We took it to Priest Lake last fall to look for chantrelles. It was a godsend since it was a rainy cool weekend. I felt I was in the lap of luxury and a little harder for the grizzley bear in the area to get me: ) We still use the old Coleman white gas camping stove. We don't like the propane ones that you have to throw away the old fuel cartridges. Happy camping JoAnn
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. Unknown |
| Idahogardener |
Posted - Jun 23 2008 : 07:29:58 AM
I've been thinking about how much fun MJ's new book, 'OUTPOST' is......it reminded me of all our camping experiences at the Oregon Coast. We have a tent/camping/compound there with two fire pits, an outdoor kitchen, outdoor cupboards, outdoor shower and rustic accommodations. Twenty years ago we installed a hot tub-on-its-side type of sauna to go with our wooden hot tub. All this is tucked into the trees next to the beach. We had a cowboy coffee pot, you know, the old blue enameled type with the glass knob on top? We named it Pete-and-Re-Pete.
OUTPOST makes me want a vintage camper. NOW.
Not to mention the claw footed bathtub in the great out of doors. Now how much fun is that? And could it be any simpler to put together? I am headed out today to source a double burner camp stove.
Plus, I had to go to the garage to make sure my fishing gear was in order. I haven't fished in a couple years.......I think its time to join REEL Women.
|
| Idahogardener |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 7:05:53 PM
Hi all! Happy to be a part of the Wild Life/Outpost Life. I just got a review copy of OUTPOST and love it love it love it. After visiting Mary Jane's fabulous farm, checking out the tents and the delish outdoor claw footed bathtubs, and after yearning for years for an art studio, I am thinking I should go the tent cabin route and pitch one in my back yard. Viola! Art Studio and Camp all in one.
Where oh where do I get one of those tents?
|
| Elizaray |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 4:57:38 PM
Isn't it cute what kids will do to help?
Elizaray |
| marybeth |
Posted - Jun 27 2007 : 8:26:54 PM
My grand-daughter and her great grand mother gathered the rocks near a park when Kylee went to stay a few days with the GGM. So they painted them. My little grand sons fixed up the dog pen , they even put planks to make a floor. they worked so hard and now the dogs get to use it. I just can't get too far from the house in case I am called. Such is life. MB
Being outside is being |
| Elizaray |
Posted - Jun 27 2007 : 5:18:40 PM
I like the second photo! The bunnies and the bright colored rocks tricked me for a second- I thought you had eater eggs lined up by your planter! I thought that was a cute idea!
Elizaray |
| Jen |
Posted - Jun 27 2007 : 12:39:38 PM
Flexibility is the key to happiness, MB. You're doing great! And it does look like you've got some gorgeous green space to work with. I see some inviting shadowy nooks in the distance....
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
|
| Elizaray |
Posted - Jun 27 2007 : 09:08:06 AM
Marybeth-
I am sorry to hear your getaway didn't go as planned, but it sounds like you are making it work for you :)
Elizaray |
| Mountain Girl |
Posted - Jun 27 2007 : 06:51:47 AM
I saw a program on HGTV where they used an old family canvas tent(like the ones we used before the nylon material was used) as their backyard getaway. They painted flowers or whateaver on it, decorated the inside like Clare did, set up stuff outside and around it. It was quite cute. Probably could find these things at thrift stores real cheap. JoAnn |
| marybeth |
Posted - Jun 27 2007 : 04:45:51 AM
Well my garden getaway is a thing of the past I am afraid. I will have the bench by the pond instead of my great plans of before. My daughter and grand daughter have moved in for awhile and the dog kennel is going where I was planning everything. The plants are growing fine, though. It is ok I have lots of room to plan something else. The pond is looking better and better. My two little grandsons but some chairs inside the kennel and said there gramma you can sit inside. It is the name of the game--regroup. MB
PS here's how the little boys fixed up the kennel and what I see across from it before the kennel was put up, you can see where the kennel goes.----now if the dogs never use it I suppose I could.
Being outside is being |
| Elizaray |
Posted - Apr 15 2007 : 7:53:40 PM
Nothing's better than being able to have a little shade in your get-a-way!
Elizaray |
| marybeth |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 6:06:31 PM
The canopy sounds like a great idea, Clare, maybe better than just a chair.
Being outside is being |
| Clare |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 6:01:41 PM
I had a "cheap" canopy set up in my back yard last year and I loved it. I personalized it, created some walls, etc. Had a table and chairs and a camping sleeping cot in there, along with a lantern. By the end of the season, that tarp thing was in shreds, though. I loved sitting out there and was more inclined to be outdoors with my "room" there, rather than just sitting in a lawn chair. I loved to read and rest there. Just very peaceful, even though my yard is not completely private. I put in in the most private part.
I just purchased a "screened canopy" and am anxious to get it set up, although it's way too early for much sitting outside here yet. I have some tab curtains that I got at GW that I'm going to make retractable "walls" with inside the screen, and of course, add my other "necessities". I'm hoping the screens will be cat proof, as the neighbors cats love to roam, and I don't want a bunch of extra cat hair on things. My cat will provide enough! When I get it all accomplished, I'll share photos later on.
I highly recommend having an outdoor retreat, however you can manage it and whatever you are comfortable with. |
| Elizaray |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 5:26:00 PM
Marybeth-
I have been sitting here all afternoon thinking about your garden get-away. Your ideas have really inspired me to try and find a way to at least get something set up in my backyard where I can take my little one and enjoy my morning cup of tea. Hmm, maybe I can get a flowing vine to climb the neighbor’s fence and put some lawn furniture there.
Will you post your before pictures? Or are you going to wait until you have both before and after?
Elizaray |
| Jen |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 5:08:49 PM
I second Elizaray's encouragement, MB. Life certainly does lead us around some blind curves, and if you can make a secret garden spot along the way, you're living with true grace. I applaud your motivation to dream up something wonderful, a place where you can find a moment's peace. Please keep us posted on the progress!
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
|
