Finding a Home for Winter
According to our plan, we will spend the Winter in Arizona. Jess and I combed various websites for the best horse campgrounds. Apparently most snowbirds reserve a spot in Apache Junction for February a year in advance; now we know for next year. These directories look like they haven’t updated their styling since the 1990s, but… Continue reading Finding a Home for Winter
Our Rig: “Rubble” the travel trailer
In 2016 we decided to live on the farm in Somerset, NJ. Jess and I researched online and visited used RV dealers, including multiple trips to Freehold. One of our requirements was a full height interior; I’m 6’3″ and Jess is 5’11”. We also wanted a bumper-pull as opposed to a fifth wheel, so Betty… Continue reading Our Rig: “Rubble” the travel trailer
The single (horse) life
Mackenzie is adjusting to living alone since her buddy, Doc, moved. She was upset for the first two days, then settled down. Now, a week after the separation, she is pretty chill. She only gets upset when she hears the horse trailer doors being opened. She seems to think Doc is hiding in the trailer… Continue reading The single (horse) life
How to: Declutter
So you have decided to reduce your material possessions. It may seem overwhelming. How do you begin? Make lists. Get boxes. Prioritize. Digitize. Divide and conquer. Make Lists I am a fan of Trello, but a spreadsheet or text file would do the job. Create at least 2 lists: Keep, and Toss. Personally, I made… Continue reading How to: Declutter
Our Rig: “Boop” the horse trailer
We affectionately name our vehicles to clearly refer to them. Our truck, for instance, has always been named “Betty”. Naturally, we came up with names for our two trailers that play off of Betty. In this post I’ll introduce you to “Boop”, our horse trailer. Boop is a 1997 Sundowner aluminum bumper-pull trailer. She is a… Continue reading Our Rig: “Boop” the horse trailer
How to: Custom Google Map
Everyone has used Google Maps to find an address, but did you know you can compose your own custom map? Go to https://www.google.com/mymaps and click “Create a New Map” to get started. You can manually add points, lines, and driving directions. You can also search for places and then add them to the selected layer. However,… Continue reading How to: Custom Google Map
Our Rig: “Betty” the pickup truck
Say hello to Betty! She is our 2014 Ram 2500 heavy-duty pickup truck. She’s equipped with a 5.7 liter V8 engine and can tow up to 11,000 pounds. She can seat five passengers in her spacious crew cab. She’s a four-wheel-drive beast who has helped me pull other trucks out of the mud, haul tons… Continue reading Our Rig: “Betty” the pickup truck
The Plan for 2018
Jess and I are adopting a mobile/nomadic/gypsy lifestyle. When the whole world is available, how do we decide where to go? We start with the activities we want to engage in regularly: horseback riding and rock climbing. Locations that accommodate both should obviously be high on the list of possibilities. Time to get organized. We… Continue reading The Plan for 2018
Separation Day
Horses, like humans, crave companionship. In the wild their survival depends on being a member of a herd. The old saying is true; there’s safety in numbers. Here at Green Duchess Farm the equine herd consists of two; MacKenzie and a retired Quarter Horse gelding named Doc. They are fast friends and are strongly bonded.… Continue reading Separation Day