Finally! THO has floor space! Making the Tiny House bigger is something that I have been working on for a while now. I did not want to build on so the only solution was to downsize the stuff that I keep in the place. After getting the Tiny adaptable table that my cousin Vernie built, I started getting rid of the table and chairs inside and now finally they are removed. I can’t believe how HUGE the place feels now!
It is not exactly a new room but the same Cloth Porch with a bit of a change up as well as a cold weather transition. I attached a bunch of 2×8’s to the roof which Hj handed up to me, then tarped some of it, and just as it started to rain we lifted the BBQ inside. It was totally awesome! It was pissing rain outside and there I was tucked safely under the newly tarped roof, dry and cozy cooking supper. We worked on the meal and tidying up the construction mess while things were cooking. We both felt happy to have the porch at least semi set up so that we could work through the stuff that had to be done, dry and cozy.
We had rice with a few remaining garden veggies in a red pepper and coconut cream sauce. I had tea and the big German had a beer. I have to tell you supper was totally yum! You know what I mean, food is always so good after fresh air and a good day of work.
I decided in the night that I am not going to tarp the rest rather I am actually going to cut down the South facing tarp and I will cover the rest with thick vapour barrier plastic. Not exactly the prettiest stuff but it will allow light in, so this is a better solution I think.
This morning we fixed up the screen door which after two summers with little dogs pushing on it had let go of the screen. I just put the screen back in and screwed some 1×2 alone the entire rubber bead. Works again like a charm! This winter it too will be plastic coated. Not today though, we are back on the highway soon, as you see by the photos it is pissing rain here so we will lock the doors again and won’t be back for a couple of weeks in order to finish what we started.
Leo came and put the eves trough up. Now that I have a ladder, this means that all I have to do is hook up a barrel to it next spring in order to have running water in the in-house. I decided to put two downspout holes in it. One for the garden water which is using chain instead of a downspout simply because I saw this on the internet and liked the look. I will let you know how it works.
He brought someone fantastic with him. Beautiful blue eyed Izzie. She was a very good sport about the thousand kisses that Rudigrrr placed on her little cheeks. She is a very quiet little girl, totally easy going. I had to play with her of course! I also sang and played a bit of music for her and she never once complained. I am not a good musician so this was pretty cool. She also let me read “The Giving Tree” to her and since I don’t know her that well, I totally can’t believe how easily she just let me entertain her! What a sweet child!
When Leo, Kyle and Izzie left, we worked on the cloth porch to get it closed up but did not get quite finished. The green tarp had a salamander living in it, and while trying to help it to the ground the poor thing fell about 5 or 6 feet from the tarp to the ground. It walked away after laying stunned for about 30 seconds. I hope it will be okay. Anyone know anything about salamanders? This sweet little one was a darkish colour with a yellow stripe. We have a lot of them around THO, but I don’t know much about them. They sure are cute and tiny… I love their itty-bitty fingers.
We arrived safely at THO at about 1:00 and shortly after, I had a visit from someone who played a more than significant role in my life. Kiki is the sort of person that we need in our life, who believe in you when you not exactly the greatest human inspiration. Who know how to inspire you to be better, even if it is a little kick in the ass that is required. She opened doors for me in a time of my life when it seemed that I only faced closed ones. It was just awesome to see her!
As a way of paying forward the kindnesses that I experienced all those years ago I made a fast stop to do a small pay forward. Getting through is not always easy for brilliant and creative people. It is sad – at least it is for me – our talented artists should be able to make a living from their talent! Do you agree?
After Kiki’s visit, I had to skip to Kingston after to pick up a few things and also stop to see Leo who is coming this morning to put up the eves trough.
We had a bite to eat and after dinner Tiny House Ontario was just starting to warm up so Hj and I took turns playing the McNally Strumstick (G). This is such a great little instrument! We are both not musicians and yet just like McNally promises you can’t hit a wrong note and right away you feel like you might be able to do it. The guitar I have only wishes I could play it as well!
What can I say, today at THO there was music of the heart.
Tiny House Talk a Tiny House Ontario article here.
We are really fortunate to have awesome friends and neighbours! Don’t you think?
Thanks for the opportunity Alex! xo L
Tiny House Ontario 