The world has watched as, over the last few weeks, the outbreak of COVID-19 has grown to become a global pandemic. For many like us, these are uncertain times that spark significant fear over what may be to come over the coming weeks. We’ve all seen the warnings: wash your hands, distance yourself socially, stayContinue reading “#23: A Plea for Action”
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#21: I’m still alive
This winter has been the winter to which all future winters will be measured against. We have endured the flu, colds, sinus and ear infections, stomach bugs with some serious vomiting, a motorcycle accident, snow, then 70 degree sunshine, then torrential rain and flooding, tornado warnings, then more snow, and a dangerous lack of hikingContinue reading “#21: I’m still alive”
#19: A 21st Century Redneck Fairytale
It was a beautiful weekend when Chris and I met, much like it is today here at Vogel. Though it’s colder here today, the sun is warm and has a way of making everything look so much prettier. This time of year makes me think of how Chris and I got our start 3 yearsContinue reading “#19: A 21st Century Redneck Fairytale”
#15: Camping with Cousins
This weekend we had a much needed visit with family. Chris’ cousin, Caitlyn, her husband, Justin, and their two young children came to visit. It was a relatively last-minute thing, and it turned out rather well. There was a break in the rain and cold weather which afforded a brilliant opportunity for them to bringContinue reading “#15: Camping with Cousins”
#11: It’s a Hard Life
I’ve been working here at Vogel for 2 weeks now and have worked as a camp host for 2 months. I had anxiety about any form of work after being a stay at home Mom for a year and a half now. I had the return-to-work jitters that took a minute to wear off, butContinue reading “#11: It’s a Hard Life”
#10: Things that Go ‘Bump’ in the Mountains
We’ve been at Vogel State Park for 13 days now. Upon our arrival I was immediately aware that the vibe here was totally different than that of Tugaloo but I found it difficult to define. Having spent a few days here exploring and working, I think I have finally put my finger on it: VogelContinue reading “#10: Things that Go ‘Bump’ in the Mountains”
#8: Motherhiker
Living in such close quarters as we are certainly forces you outdoors a lot more than when living conventionally. I’m sure there will be times where I will dislike this aspect of our life but this week has not been one of them. My schedule at Vogel has me working 4 days on and 4Continue reading “#8: Motherhiker”
#7: At the Bottom of the Waterfall
Yesterday we packed up Patsy and left Tugaloo. The packing up part went smoother than our previous attempts and we were ready to roll out by 12. Unfortunately a large storm system was also ready to roll in and 30 minutes after we left the park we hit rain. Because we need 2 vehiclesContinue reading “#7: At the Bottom of the Waterfall”
#3: The Life of a Host
One of the things that drew us to this lifestyle was the possibility of having no conventional form of living costs such as rent/mortgage and utilities. It sounds too good to be true but I assure you that it’s not. Let me explain. At state parks they employ rangers and maintenance workers to be onContinue reading “#3: The Life of a Host”
#2: The Start of Something
Our first campsite was at the very back of a loop at Tugaloo State Park – campsite 22. We were the furthest possible site from the popular lake-front sites which afforded us a little privacy that the other sites lacked. This meant we could let the dog roam a little more and be less fearfulContinue reading “#2: The Start of Something”
