When we ponder re-using, re-purposing,
upcycling,
most of us don’t think …
produce.

Photo courtesy of The Gleaner’s Kitchen http://www.thegleanerskitchen.org/
You know that pondering tilt of the head a person gives a work of art they’ve just completed? Writing about your life is that exactly. You step back, pick up your paint brush, apply a dab of compassion here, a brush stroke of flair over there. Putting your life on canvas allows you to see what your life looks like through the eyes of others.
Going Granny (actually my grandkids call me Nanny) is my best achievement yet! Here’s a phone message my barely two-year grandgirl left for me on my 58th b-day. I guarantee it; this will make your day.
When we ponder re-using, re-purposing,
upcycling,
most of us don’t think …
produce.
Photo courtesy of The Gleaner’s Kitchen http://www.thegleanerskitchen.org/
On my Glampers on the Loose Facebook group, one of the women started a list of member’s trailer names. It’s neat to see how creative y’all are!
I added my three “glamp mobiles” to the list.
The first is my “Lily Pad,” a 1968 20 ft. Airstream, named after a turn-of-the-century lily pad painting I found still in it’s original chain frame (to secure it for travel, I sandwiched it in between two pieces of plexiglass).
The second is “Little Pony,” my 2008 Custom-built Teardrop, inspired by what all little girls dream of.
The third is my 1962 12 ft. Shasta named “Magnolia Stellata.” I named it that after a bottle of vintage “Magnolia Balm” I found while antiquing. Also, I planted a Magnolia Stellata tree this spring. I thought it was cool that the proper name for the tree and the bloom has my grandgirl’s name, Stella, as part of it. Hence, Magnolia Stellata!
Have you joined? This is your cordial invitation. We would LOVE for you to come hang with us.
Click here to be taken to the page, where you may request to join, once approved by an adminstrator, go ahead and take-it-away with glampin’ photos, crafts, and get-togethers.
If you want to add your trailer, go to the “files” tab, click on “Glampers On The Loose Camper Names” and “edit doc” to add your camper to the list. Those who have added their trailers as of a few days ago, are listed below. (I’m sure the list has grown by now. Any B-Gs out there? Give me an O. Give me a Q, V,X,Y,Z. Whaddaya got? GLAMPER GIRL!)
Love these names and all the creative ways everyone customizes their little heaven on wheels! And what do I see here on this list but the last entry Winifred! That is me!!! Winifred Nielsen, alias Red Tractor Girl #3109, at the MJF Connection!! And coming in at 19 feet? Oh, I would like a peek inside to see what a “Winifred” glamper looks like??? Maybe I am retro or shabby chic?
Someday . . . yup, someday we’ll have a trailer to name. But for now, my daughter and I have the most awesome tent glamping setup ever!
CJ
The two trailers I have do have names…RosilyRover, I named her after the organization I volunteer for RedRover.Org. They do so many great things for animals. She is a 1959 Kenskill.
The other is a 12 ft King Trailer I named Princess…Since Queenie was already spoken for!
Saralou and Ace were carpooling last week when, with a sudden stop, they pulled over to see up close a little fella who was crossing the road S-L-O-W-L-Y. He almost got pancaked by a car!
They scooped him up and brought him to the farm. As it turns out, Yertle, as we call him (from the Dr. Seuss book, Yertle the Turtle) is the only turtle breed indigenous to the state of Idaho.
Check out what’s under the hood! Pretty fantastic markings. Apparently it’s turtle mating season right now, so this guy was probably crossing the road to find a lady friend. Why did the turtle cross the road?
After a fun photo shoot we released him (he wasn’t a huge fan of the indoors) in the pond here at the farm. He’ll sure have a good time this summer eating the enormous amounts of tadpoles that hatch there.
What a handsome fella! So glad he was saved by Ace and Saralou! I’m sure he will love his new home on the farm.
What a true beauty with those orange markings! Turtles are curious creatures and the best land example of the new craze of “Tiny Houses” . With the bright colorations, this Tiny House is even glamped up!
Yes, He is a beauty! I love turtles!
Yertle is lovely! So glad that the girls saved him & brought him to the farm. I bet he is basking in the sun right now–if you have sun right now. His coloring & markings were extraordinary from the pictures. Take more pictures of him, please!!!!
What a wonderful story. I know how much food goes to waste in our small community. I’m glad someone is using it and helping others in doing so.
I am so impressed at the creativity and value of some of today’s young entrepreneurs! What an artistic response to wasted food. I wish them lots of luck with moving their idea forward. Better ideas are what is going to change our futures in sustainable ideas that benefit everyone!
Wow! Being practical, I wonder how they get around all of the “health” laws and how they’ll pay expenses such as utilities…
We recently returned some items we had left over from a party; I over-estimated the attendance by about 50% and needed the money to pay off the credit card. I was told that they would take it back, but that the food would have to be thrown away–brand new containers of mayonnaise and a case of potato chips. You are right, this should not be. I am sure fear of law suits due to the possibility that someone could alter the food is the reason. What a world we live in.
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