A MUCH better day.

I met a group of people who call themselves Rubber Tramps or Van Dwellers. What a wonderful group of people!

I had only been here a few minutes when people started helping me with projects.

You already know I broke the cover off my electrical connection.

Here’s Phil figuring out what to do about it.

First he straightened the one bent prong. Then we went looking for a temporary cover to protect it from the elements. The best we found was the lid from my Klean Kanteen. It was the same dimensions as the outlet. So Phil used his electrical tape to attach it.

Now I don’t have to worry about today’s forecast of rain.

Then Lesa helped with a different project. My daughter had told me I could use a space blanket to make covers for my windows that would let me see out while others couldn’t see in. This would also cut the solar heat that beats on my back when sitting at my desk. Lesa is interested in doing this to her van so she was more than willing to help me experiment on my van.

Here’s our materials.

The space blanket, obviously, scissors to cut the blanket to approximate size, water to spray on the window to make the blanket adhere, and a cloth to smooth out the wrinkles.

We decided to cut the pieces oversize to be trimmed later. That make the installation a bit more challenging but it feels safer. So here’s the first round of cutting.

Looking out.

Looking in.

I need to do some major trimming so I can smooth things easier but I think this will work just fine.

Here’s the circle where we gather to chat. People come and go very much at will.

Today I am going. On to Parker, Arizona, where Dave can send me my new license plates. It is important to stay within the law when you live in a van.

TTYL,

Linda