tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175895587229052204.post3475870512689638085..comments2023-06-13T06:04:22.697-04:00Comments on Bleecker Mountain Life: Dealing With Bleecker SnowDave Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175895587229052204.post-30470388631309954932013-07-27T13:34:10.481-04:002013-07-27T13:34:10.481-04:00I have some random thoughts. Tirerack.com will de...I have some random thoughts. Tirerack.com will deliver snow tires mounted on rims to your door for around $900 for the set. Not exactly free, but it would take a "good" snow car (the Kia, obviously) and make it a "great" one. I've seen the driveway at your rental place... a big snowblower might be in order as well. I love our Craftsman snowblower but I think it would tap out given a big snowfall on THAT driveway.<br /><br />I wonder how a couple of those oil-filled electric heaters would do for times when you aren't around to feed the stove, just to maintain minimum temperature?<br /><br />A travel trailer or RV isn't such a bad idea if you're looking to vacate the rental before the snow falls. You could either keep it and enjoy it after the house is built, or sell it and recoup some of your investment. Seems like every day would be an exercise in frustration though, what with three big dogs, two cats and a partridge in a pear tree all vying for space.<br /><br />Could still pick up an insulated shipping container, make a container home, and then you'd have an instant "guest house/man cave" when the main house is built. <br /><br />Buddy of mine has a vacation home in TN, it's pretty much just a large shed but has kitchen/bathroom/ I think even laundry. You could do a larger version of a tumbleweed home http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/ fairly fast and at least you could heat it with an electric baseboard or two without going totally broke over the winter. I dunno, just brainstorming...<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01661248497397170397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175895587229052204.post-50856317734578114432013-07-25T14:02:44.946-04:002013-07-25T14:02:44.946-04:00Trawler trash to trailer trash. :)Trawler trash to trailer trash. :)Dave Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175895587229052204.post-33378739686816858302013-07-25T13:57:20.852-04:002013-07-25T13:57:20.852-04:00Y'all's time aboard Driftaway was what pro...Y'all's time aboard Driftaway was what prompted me to suggest that, Dave. I don't suppose a mobile home mover would be able to deliver a 50-60 footer too easily (unless your summer suddenly turns dry) but a smallish mobile home (or FEMA trailer) might be doable, with provisions made for a ditch for the septic hose and another for well water, plus a temporary drop for power. All of which would make use of stuff you have to do anyway. Plus sleeping on site would give you ready access to the build, as well as onsite security for building materials, etc. Just think: from Marina Trash to Trailer Trash! <br /><br />Good luck with the foot, BTW.<br />TomLeatherneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737350717312065042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175895587229052204.post-35324825906253991142013-07-25T08:57:25.441-04:002013-07-25T08:57:25.441-04:00I've thought of that, Tom. Maybe even a trave...I've thought of that, Tom. Maybe even a travel trailer because we could keep it and use it even after the house is done. Pam and I are used to living in a small space, living on our boat for three years. But the trailer would have to be pretty much sited where the house would go to use the well and leach field. Dave Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175895587229052204.post-41865051591583506382013-07-25T08:41:12.109-04:002013-07-25T08:41:12.109-04:00Buy a trailer maybe, and sell it after you're ...Buy a trailer maybe, and sell it after you're done with it?<br /><br />Tom CarterLeatherneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737350717312065042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5175895587229052204.post-15863030344635488492013-07-24T08:30:55.015-04:002013-07-24T08:30:55.015-04:00Or, is the saying every silver lining has a dark c...Or, is the saying every silver lining has a dark cloud? ;)<br /><br />PamDave Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521055331641320893noreply@blogger.com