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Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-26-2009, 07:23 AM
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TygerCub's Project
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fernmistress
Re: TygerCub's Project
Sorry to hear about your fuel pump. But like Smitty said, it's one less worry once you are on the road with BOB. I hope you are able to find one at a reasonable price. *fingers crossed* :)
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-18-2009, 10:48 AM
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Why do you own the bus you have?
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3,004
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Why do you own the bus you have?
Originally, we did not want a school bus. Period. We wanted an old interstate bus ---- MCI9 to be exact. But circumstances just never presented to us in the right order at the right time. We either...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-18-2009, 10:34 AM
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Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
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7,590
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fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
Hey guys. Just wanted to drop in and update you on what is going on with Fernie. Jim and I spent quite a bit of time on the floor this past weekend. After two long afternoons, we are about halfway...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-18-2009, 10:20 AM
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The BigBlue..CastleFamilyTourBus!
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6,196
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: The BigBlue..CastleFamilyTourBus!
the anticipation is killing me :)
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-18-2009, 10:14 AM
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Painting the Ceiling
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1,899
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Painting the Ceiling
I love how you guys are doing the ceiling. The birds --- the trees --- the map in the front with the compass. It's awesome! And so colorful. And you did it with all your friends. That will always...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-09-2009, 06:51 PM
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Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
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7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
TygerCub: Oh, definitely. We are talking about at least two ceiling vents. Maybe more?! :)
We will have an air conditioner on board, but we really do not want to rely on it much at all if we don't...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-09-2009, 04:43 PM
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Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
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7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
Updated the blog with a "vlog", actually. We didn't get much done this weekend. Actually, we got NOTHING done. But that's ok. Sometimes we all need a break. Right? :)
...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-09-2009, 02:36 PM
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TygerCub's Project
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33,355
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: TygerCub's Project
"When it rains, it pours."
Sounds like you have been beat to death with downpours this year. I'm sending all the good healing/feeling vibes I can muster up your way.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-07-2009, 08:44 PM
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Schoolbus Homestead
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69,087
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Schoolbus Homestead
I love hearing from people who are successfully living on their bus and loving it. And how great that there haven't been any major problems in 3 years! :shock:
Awesome! And I have to agree with...
Forum:
Plumbing, Water and Waste
08-07-2009, 12:47 PM
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Composting Toilets
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4,070
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fernmistress
Re: Composting Toilets
Hey Den. Thanks for sharing the info you have received from those who use the Airhead. I read through their pages and that's when I realized that they have designed it to work with TWO people who,...
Forum:
Plumbing, Water and Waste
08-07-2009, 12:37 PM
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Composting Toilets
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4,070
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fernmistress
Re: Composting Toilets
Agreed, Smitty. And I am actually in the process of making my way through the Humanure Handbook. That's where I initially started and what spurred me to figure out a way to do it on the bus. I even...
Forum:
Plumbing, Water and Waste
08-07-2009, 07:33 AM
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9
Composting Toilets
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4,070
Posted By
fernmistress
Composting Toilets
So, it started here: https://www.skoolie.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4584&start=15
I thought this would be a great place to keep all of our ideas, thoughts, brainstorms, etc. about composting...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-07-2009, 06:54 AM
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Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
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7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
I love that there is so much interest and varying opinions/ideas for the composting toilet. I think I'm going to start a thread just for this topic in the "Conversion Discussion" forum so it will be...
Forum:
Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
08-06-2009, 07:05 AM
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6
Into The Wild (The Movie)
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1,706
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fernmistress
Re: Into The Wild (The Movie)
We went to see this movie at the drive-in when it was initially released. I haven't read the book but have heard from others that have that the book and movie are not necessarily the same. So I'd...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-06-2009, 05:57 AM
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Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
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7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
:lol: Now, that is funny. And believe me when I say that if I could somehow master the art of peeing in a gatorade bottle (and then making sure our daughter does the same), then we would go for it.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-05-2009, 10:37 AM
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45
Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
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7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
That's not crazy. I think it's pretty smart, myself. :)
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-05-2009, 08:17 AM
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Rooftop Decks
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3,792
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Rooftop Decks
No experience here, either, but we really want to put a deck on ours eventually.
I love the idea of building a 2 foot rail and having an additional 2 foot that folds down. I am extremely scared...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-05-2009, 07:59 AM
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Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
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7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
Hmmm. Maybe I am mistaken about the size. Could be he said 100 gallon instead of 150. I'll have to ask to confirm. I know he's talked about building a custom tank, since - like you said - the larger...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-05-2009, 06:23 AM
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45
Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
Views:
7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
A while back, we watched this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y52Lmv_qw-0&feature=channel_page) about long term enclosed composting toilets. Ever since, we have been trying to come up with a...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-04-2009, 09:31 PM
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45
Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
Views:
7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
TygerCub: Thanks for the suggestion. Check! :)
Smitty: I actually asked the hubby this same question. Here's the basic explanation.
We are leaving the bare metal floor for the head (hubby...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-04-2009, 12:10 PM
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45
Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
Views:
7,590
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Delurking to introduce ... "Resurrection Fern"
We made a little progress this weekend and I thought I'd share it with you guys. (More info and PICS can be found on our weblog. :) )
First of all, we had a long discussion and changed our floor...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-03-2009, 08:31 PM
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36
The BigBlue..CastleFamilyTourBus!
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6,196
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: The BigBlue..CastleFamilyTourBus!
They are so cute and look like they'll be and have great fun on the bus.
We originally wanted to do something similar with bunks for our kids (16 and 12). Unfortunately, our bus isn't wide enough...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-03-2009, 08:25 PM
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2
Roof Racks
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2,005
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: Roof Racks
... and beer!
Oh Yeah! I have to second this. Lots and lots of beer. The more, the better.
As for the roof racks. we saved our seat frames with the intent to do something similar. We hope to...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-02-2009, 10:10 PM
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223
TygerCub's Project
Views:
33,355
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: TygerCub's Project
Isn't that the truth? I'm learning. The hard way.
We didn't complete near what we intended to get done this weekend.
I'm learning that progress is progress, no matter how big OR small. Ours just...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-02-2009, 08:50 AM
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4
New Bus for Birthday!
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1,102
Posted By
fernmistress
Re: New Bus for Birthday!
Now that's true love. :)
My husband did a similar thing with me one year for Christmas. I harassed him all year about wanting a Harley Davidson. So guess what was in my stocking on Christmas...
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