The Campfire Trail: August 23 - DIY Homestead - The Quintessential Cabin Fixture

August 23, 2022

Day 327 of the Adventure

I think one of the most characteristic images of cabin life is that of a lantern casting a welcoming glow over the evening darkness. We've been collecting old lanterns for years with the intent of bringing them to life at some point at a cabin in the woods. Now that there is a cabin, it may indeed be time to break out our old lantern collection. I mentioned it to Shelley and she was quick to suggest that the best place for them was hanging in the trees around the cabin. It's hard to argue with that.

Today we were once again visited by our friend Mitch who arrived bearing gifts of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Each time he shows up, his first observation is about how peaceful and quiet it is. Which is all true. I've mentioned many times that the more time I spend down here the more I just want to stay and not leave. The idea of self-sufficient living puts us closer to that reality. The few things we rely on outside the home-place, the fewer the reasons there are to leave. I think this Fall will really begin to tell the story on what the future will look like here as the cabin nears completion and a few of the other outdoor projects get done. One addition I am looking forward to is an actual outdoor "Summer Kitchen". One that keeps the heat of cooking out of the cabin during the Summer months. Not to mention the aroma of food cooking there in the Fall and Spring as well. I still think cooking in the cabin during the winter will be the best. Especially on chili and soup days. Looking forward to all of it!

Carry On

Adventure Quote: “Very few things in life can be so exhilarating as a cabin in the middle of the forest and loving life effortlessly while enjoying the smell of freshly ground heaven in your hot cup, in front of a fireplace... Sweet Solitude” ― Efrat Cybulkiewicz

Base Camp Coffee of the Day: B-52 (Kahlua, Irish Cream, Amaretto)

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