Can't believe we're just about to August. I swear Memorial Weekend was just three weeks ago! Does anyone else sometimes get a little scared at how much faster time seems to go the older you get?
Anyway, Congress is about to go into their August recess which means things are about to get crazy on The Hill for my agency. We do a lot of renovation work while the offices are empty. It's full steam ahead 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while they're out. Good news is this craziness doesn't really impact me.
Here's a question for everyone. All other things being equal, would you give up a private office for a cubicle if more money, say $10K a year, was involved? And I mean a TINY cubicle. Cu7rious to hear what others think about this.
We found 40 acres out in Wyoming we're really tempted to buy for investment but just not sure. Unfortunately it's not really suitable for full-time living as there's absolutely no source of water other than drilling a well. There's no utilities to it either though that's more a minor issue. The properties (there's several 40 acre tracts available) all border BLM land. Anyone know anything about BLM land and living next to it?
I need to get studying for my PA license. I'm scheduled to take it on the 10th. And I really could use a couple more of my local homeowner friends who would let me use their homes for training. If you've had any kind of damage to your home in the last year....water leaks, overflowed toilet, cracked tile, melted siding, spilt wine on your carpet....I may be able to help you get some money from your insurance company. At the very least, we can review your policy to make sure you have the coverage you really need and aren't paying for something you don't need.
OMG, big thanks to my friend Carol who shared a link to Community Forklift. That place is a DIYers dream!! For those who don't know Community Forklift is like a HomeDepot except everything in it has been donated. It's a 35,000 sq ft warehouse filled with just about any kind of home item you can imagine...windows, doors, lighting and plumbing stuff, cabinetry, appliances, flooring, lumber, even an old bank safe. Yes, most of it comes from people who have renovated so most of it is used. Yes, you have to look over things to check for damage and such. But there is still TONS of things that are in great condition and the prices are incredible. We have been trying to find a replacement bedroom door. Not easy in an older house where none of the doors are standard size. It would have cost us over $100 to special order one at HomeDepot. We found one at Community Forklift for $18. Picked up a tall pantry cabinet that matches our kitchen cabinets for $20. It is a fun place to just go wander around in and look for treasures if you like this kind of stuff.
I suppose I've babbled long enough. How are you all doing?
Contact Rob to ask about BLM land as well as WY living as he lived out there for about 7 years both in and around Jackson Hole plus over the pass in Driggs ID. He's spent time roaming about BLM land while on his hikes, rock climbs and other interesting adventures plus lived in a Yurt for a couple years while out there. Bet you'd find lots of common interest things to discuss when it comes to off grid sustainable living info and resources with him. :)
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