Author: shellyjmeakin
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Camping Adventures with Hetty: A Weekend Recap
The blog reflects the author’s struggles with consistent writing and introduces their recent camping experience in a vehicle named Hetty. Despite challenges with Hetty’s facilities and leaks, the weekend is portrayed as a success, highlighted by fond memories of playing Mastermind. The author shares humorous anecdotes involving their pet dog, Koda.
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Argh! Painting!!!!
Oooh! The paint has arrived! Here’s hoping for an external transformation over the coming weeks! Painting began on the 1st August 2024. It was a task and a half and a lot of cussing was involved. I can only begin to imagine what painting the Forth Bridge must be like. This was one of the…
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First Official Sleepover
Our first official sleepover happened! Hoorah. It was our wedding anniversary. What better way to spend the night than going out for dinner and then walking home from the pub to stay in Hetty. For more than one reason, you definitely do not want to be too inebriated when you sleep in Hetty, unless you…
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Marchaprily Update
The author struggles with blogging despite being productive in other tasks. Reflecting on progress with “Hetty,” a vehicle, they share updates about plumbing work and modifications. They also recount a humorous incident involving a potential AirBnb booking confusion. The narrative blends personal musings with project details, highlighting a mix of creativity and everyday challenges.
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February 2022
OK, so strictly speaking I am typing this on 1st March, but it relates to things that have been happening to Hetty during February, so I am going to cut myself some slack here, especially as February is a short month and March arrived far quicker than I was expecting. So what has been going…
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January 2022
The author commits to updating their blog monthly, sharing progress on renovating their camper van, Hetty. Highlights include discussions on plumbing and electrical investments, cladding work, water leakage issues, and creating a recessed shelf. They also plan future improvements as they track costs and hours spent on the project.
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2022 here we come!
The year focuses on finishing Hetty, aiming to make her roadworthy despite her aging design. Recent progress includes installing a fire, nearly completing the back wall, and adding a kitchen with new units, a round sink, a fridge, and an oven. A compact pull-out sofa bed has been built as well.
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Eeek! Where did the time go?
The author reflects on five months since their last blog post, detailing various home improvement projects. They created a custom wardrobe, tackled roof repairs, built a bathroom, and ordered a kitchen. Excitement builds as they prepare to fit a fire and share the ongoing journey of transforming Hetty into a luxury camper.
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Hetty’s Wall and other things
The author shares updates on their project, Hetty, noting they built a wall, insulated areas, and improved doors. Despite a busy life, they highlighted a staircase made of scaffolding that initially proved hazardous but was later widened. They express optimism about making further progress as warmer weather approaches.
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Let there be light!
After weeks of planning, the author and their partner began installing new windows and fans in their horsebox. They managed to cut holes in the roof for the fans and faced challenges with sealing and fitting. By the end of the weekend, they had successfully installed three windows and were preparing for future tasks.
