INDEPENDENTMARINE3522

Another year, Spring damages, upgrades, new projects, and more adventures to come. Repaired and upgraded a vintage Shasta camper, no more cramped camper shell. Getting prepared for longer stays at the camp.

SHORT CLIP OF JAN. TRIP TO CLOSE DOWN THE CAMP AND CHECK THE TRAIL CAM.

Hard to believe it's been three years since this project began. Recapping Season 1 (the beginning ) through Season 3 (present). Lots of projects completed and a few failures along the way, but always fun adventures and good times. More to come in Season 4.

With warnings of heavy rain 2-3 in., major flooding, high winds to 50mph, tornado warnings, headed down to camp sit. (major possible power outages too.. off grid solar here so no problem)

ANOTHER SUMMER COMING TO AN END,LOT OF UPGRADES TO THE CAMP THIS SEASON AND MANY MORE TO COME.

Due to rising fuel costs, downfall in the economy, and work schedules no family gathering this year so this is a solo trip to do some upgrades to the camp.

ARRIVED MAY 18 2022 TO FIND THE SHELTERS DESTROYED BY THE WINTER STORMS AND HIGH WINDS. MANAGED TO PUT THE KITCHEN SHELTER BACK UP BEFORE HIGH TEMPS AND A WEEK OF HEAVY RAIN,THUNDERSTORMS,TORNADO WARNINGS. HAD A GOOD MEMORIAL DAY SPENT TIME WITH TWO OF MY GRANDAUGHTERS. SPENT THE REST OF THE WEEK MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CAMP,SO ALL IN ALL IT WORKED OUT WELL ON THAT PART,SADLY A DAY BEFORE LEAVING FOR HOME MY SWEET FOUR LEGGED ADAPTED DAUGHTER CYNA HAD TO BE PUT DOWN DUE TO LIVER CANCER,WILL GREATLY MISS MY LOVELY "PRISSY" AND HER WARM HUGS.

ANOTHER SEASON HAS COME AND GONE. MADE GREAT HEADWAY AND NOW THE INFRASTRUCTURE HAS BEEN ACHEIVED. SEASON 3 WILL BE THE BIG MOVE FORWARD WITH CLOSING IN THE CANOPIES AND MOVING THE MOTORHOME TO IT'S FINAL RESTING PLACE,STARTING ON BLACK BEAR HOLLOW BASE CAMP,AND THE HUNTING DUGOUT CABINS.

WELL ARRIVED AT CAMP OCT 14TH,SETUP FOR BAD WEATHER. HEAVY RAIN THE 15TH,GOT A FEW DAYS TO FINISH LAST OF THE PROJECTS OF THE SEASON,THEN MORE HEAVY RAIN,TORNADO WARNINGS,HIGH WINDS FROM 15-20 MPH AND SOME WITH 30-40MPH GUSTS. WIND TESTED THE CANOPIES FOR SURE,BUT SURVIVED,WAS ABLE TO SALVAGE A FEW DAYS TO BE ABLE TO DO A LITTLE TURKEY HUNTING AT BLACK BEAR HOLLOW HUNTING CAMP. NO TURKEY BUT GOOD SCOUTING FOR DEER SEASON IN A FEW WEEKS. BACK TO CAMP AROUND THANKSGIVING..

WELL SUMMER HAS COME AND SUMMER IS NEAR GONE,GOT ALOT DONE,HAD A FEW FAILS. HOPED TO HAVE THE MOTORHONE IN PLACE,WATER SYSTEM AND SEPTIC IN PLACE,THEY DID NOT HAPPEN. DID GET BETTER STUCTURES BUILT,OUTHOUSE,POWER UPGRADES,RAIN CATCHMENT SETUPS,CAMP IMPROVEMENT DONE.SEASON THREE WILL BE MOVE IN TIME AT THE CAMP..

Local Fireworks display out at the Base Camp. Not bad had a good family/friend campout, got projects completed and new ones started,plus a nice firework display....

2nd Annual Family Independence Day campout at the base camp

Cleanup at the base camp during the Memorial Day weekend family/friends campout.

We signed our contract on the property in April of 2020, because of covid lockdown were unable to close until late June, The property had sat idle for many years, but with hard work, the help of a local landscaper, and family it started to begin shape...

After weeks of snow, freezing rain, ice, and low temps finally have some nice weather. The snow is gone and enjoying an a nice 65 deg. day it's time to let the kids out and stretch their legs.

Welcome to Blackberry Creek, Horseshoe Bend Base Camp. We bought this property in June of 2020, The property had sit for many years. Weeds and thickets had taken over but with help from a local landscaper to bush hog and mow and lots of hard work it has started to take shape.

Second hunting cabin site in Black Bear Hollow at the second access of the bug out property. This spot has springs near by and plenty of hardwoods for building and plentiful supply of firewood. Minutes away from the base camp. This spot is to the right of the second base camp and covers 4 acres.

Future hunting cabin site in Black Bear Hollow at the second access on property. The spot is close to a water source, plenty of hardwoods for building and plenty of firewood. This covers 4 acre and is between both base camps and to the left of second access

Welcome to Black Bear Base Camp short vid in front of the second base camp. This will be main area to gain access to the future hunting camps. Future plans include overnight camp, food storage and area to process game from hunting. Area has year long creek and many springs. Like in the title there is some large black bear here.

Short vid of the creek in front of the future homestead location

Refit of 1991 Cobra 32 ft motorhome which will be set up for solar power and internet and will be moved to my other property for off grid homesteading

Outside tour of the motorhome project

Connected the inverter to the shore power plug of the motorhome. The motorhome has a built in converter for 110v a/c or 12 volt dc

USING TWO 100 WATT HARBOR FREIGHT SOLAR KITS AND A JUNIPTER 10000 PEAK 5000 CONTINOUS WATT INVERTER WITH FOUR 6 VOLT DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES WIRED FOR 12V.

In 2005 after recovering from bankruptcy in which I lost my 25 acre farm with national forest on two sides, horse, tractor, and everything else I had worked hard for, due the last economic disaster under George Bush Sr I I started a new job, moved to a new part of the state, saved and was able to buy a new home for my family. It wasn't much an old home built in 1930's needed a lot of TLC , built pretty much in the side of a bank, but I saw a vision of what it could be and the next 2 years with help of friends and family it started to shape up. This was only the beginning....