Our first full day of vanlife. Overwhelming? Underwhelming? Was there any pressure (YES-our pressure cooker made some beans tonight!)??? We’ve been thinking about the first day on the road for so long, and it finally happened! We had a really great day, really. So, what are our worries? Security in the spot where we decide […]
Replacing Windows with Screened Windows
I keep saying this, but “We are in the final stages of preparing Lola.” I said this to my Mom, Ewa, over the phone today, “Every time we take one van-step forward, we take two back.” Here’s a perfect example: Yesterday, as Todd started removing the windows with his friend James, we realized the two […]
How to Make Window Screens
Don’t get me wrong, I was VERY nervous about embarking on this sewing adventure, but now that I’ve completed the passenger door window screen, I am feeling C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T! One screen took about 2 days to measure out and sew from start to finish (I had the usual van conversion interruptions), the 2nd screen took only […]
Final Preparations
It’s crazy to think, but we are in the final stages. What!???!? Yes Alex, the end of the build is coming! This has been a lot fun, but at the same time we are definitely being hard on ourselves because we are striving for perfection. I did say the only way I would live in […]
The Countdown is Happening!
We are both shocked it is already June 13th. It feels like it was just a couple of weeks ago we decided to commit to this crazy adventure, now we actually have to get ready for it! Lola is coming along, slower than we would have liked, but family comes first and let’s face it, […]
Stuff to Sell!
We are clearing out our garage to make room in our “workshop.” Currently we’ve managed to construct Lola’s flooring on two horses, but we need more room for maneuvering 2×4 and sheets of plywood for the walls, cabinetry, and bed construction. Spring cleaning! Check out our craigslist ads HERE Also by searching LARDER5 (search in […]
#Vanlife
This is a great video talking about how all the wonderful instagram pictures are not what vanlife is really what it is all about.