Trailer has come home!

The trailer is home!  Went and picked it up from Big Bubba's Trailers.  Had it custom made, so it is exactly what I needed and at the price I wanted to pay.  SOOOOO happy with it and so very excited to get started actually building.  Also went and picked up lumber, siding, plywood, metal roof panels and a few odds and ends.  Figure that while I had the trailer hitched up to the Jeep might as well.  I'm sure I was pushing my weight limit towing with the Jeep but it all worked out just fine.  Got home and unloaded everything, got the tarp on, and the rain started.  Perfect timing.  Silly me moment...I went out after Mom went to bed and bonded with the trailer for a few minutes.  Today was a really good day.  Everything went how I wanted it to go and although I didn't get to everything on the list I feel very grateful to have everything I need to start my build.  Let the adventure truly begin!

 I was a little nervous about getting it through the gate because we have watermelon growing across the driveway (when I planted it on the side of the drive I didn't think it would grow).  It was a little bit of a tight squeeze, but made it just fine.  Unloaded and circled through the yard to get it positioned where I want it for building.  Worked like a charm.  Best day so far!!

Picking up the trailer tomorrow

The day is almost here!  One more sleep and I will be picking up my custom trailer from Big Bubba's Trailers in Ogden, UT.  It will be licensed and ready to go when I pick it up.  I'll post pictures as soon as I get it home!  Now the dilemma...do I park it behind the driveway where it can be seen from the street while I build, or do I park it parallel to the house where it can't be seen from the street, but will block the lovely mountain view?  Dilemma, dilemma...I've got about 15 hours to decide and most of those I'm hoping to actually be asleep.  I also purchased almost all of the remaining materials I need to dry it in.  Just need the roof ridge cap, 5 windows (3 big, 2 small), housewrap, and materials to make the door (T&G 2x6's).  I've got everything else I need.  I'm sure I'll end up buying more lumber, but after picking up the trailer I'm headed straight to pick up most of the materials.  I'm in a little bit of shock that it is actually happening, and I'm so amazingly excited that I don't know how I'm going to concentrate on anything else for a while...like my Master's degree project that I'll be finishing this semester so I can graduate in December.  Whoa!

PS. The two windows I ordered online arrived yesterday.  My cute UPS man actually remembered the last thing he delivered here.  I was impressed.  Too bad he is about 25 years old. :)

Just waiting for the trailer

Today I spent some money!!  But I'm now closer to being ready to begin!  I think if I get a staple gun and a very large tarp I'll be all set.  Today started out with the purchase of insulation.  Then it ended with a lumber and screws pick up.  I also bought two of the five windows because they were only available online and they will be delivered to the house for free. :) But it will take a couple of weeks.  The Jeep is getting a workout.  The pictures are kind of funny to me so I'll post them in case  you think they are funny too.  

Trailer

Well, I DID IT!!  I bought my trailer this morning...or at least I ordered it and paid for it.  Big Bubba's Trailers in Ogden is building me a trailer.  It should be ready in a week, then I will need to get started in earnest.  I'm sure you've heard the saying, "Do something every day that scares you."  Well, I've just done something today that scared me enough for a whole week at least.  On the other hand it is a very exciting step toward my dream of tiny house living and I am more excited than I know how to express! When I pick it up next week I'll post some pics.  In the meanwhile, I need to get a few more things so I can begin right away when I pick up the trailer...like plane the redwood and buy insulation for the floor and a bit more lumber.  WOW!  It is really happening.