Finding a Home

We moved again on Thursday, up the hill to a small RV lot (we won't call it a park, because the only plants in sight are tumbleweeds).  The setting wasn't ideal, but you take what you get.  The next day we winterized the camper with foam board insulation, no simple job in the shockingly cold wind.  We bought the last 3 boards at the local building supply store, which was enough with the four that we brought with us.  The discard trailer had all the lumber we needed, so we  were happy to re-purpose them and save about $100.  Prices here are up to double what we pay at home.  We spent the afternoon crafting the most airtight camper skirting ever.  This is really important because without skirting, the plumbing freezes.  Everything here freezes...pipes. pumps, door latches, flashlight controls, windows, toothpaste, vents, my ass...everything.  We slept soundly, knowing all was well.  For a while.

In the wee hours we were rattled out of slumber by the jarring noise of a truck's jake brakes.  Next was the sound of slamming trailer doors.  People work odd hours here and aren't concerned about being quiet.  Normally this would really bug me, but I've gained a zen-like acceptance of things here.  Just deal with it, I told myself.

During breakfast we received a call from a new friend of Eric's, who owns some property just outside of town.  He had a business proposition which included a space for our camper, and all of our equipment.  We checked it out, and it was perfect...quiet and convenient with a sweeping view of rolling hills.  We came to an agreement and will move on Monday.  Yay!!

To celebrate, I made what I call North Plains Chicken---boneless skinless thighs with a pan sauce of onions, prosciutto,white wine, chicken broth and herbed chevre.  The prosciutto is a great flavor booster and lasts for months in the fridge, and the chevre adds a tangy creaminess with only 70 calories per ounce, and it melts beautifully.  With some quinoa, broccoli and vino, it was a happy little dinner.  Tomorrow we move a few things, then back to the Badlands for a run!