Tag: hand washing dishes
-
Dry Cabin Daily Rhythm
Yesterday we arose early and spent 8 hours looking for wildlife. Unlike last weekend’s phenomenal day, we saw few animals (primarily 6 caribou and 1 porcupine). Today I am shifting gears to a theme I put off while writing about more exciting things. 2 a.m., South bedroom window If we had indoor plumbing, I…
-
Packing Begins, Week 26 in Healy
We arrived in Healy on March 17 and plan on leaving September 21, just shy of 27 weeks living in a tiny dry cabin in Alaska. We did bring more than we needed. Both of us have too many clothes and plan to take the surplus back to VA. Some of the gear can go…
-
Water II, Week 6 in Healy
We are doing better with water use than I could have imagined! We are using just over 1 gallon per day, drinking most of that. Dishes, cleaning, teeth brushing, and sponge baths combined total just over 1 quart most days. On a heavy day if I do dishes 3 times rather than twice we can…
-
Dry Cabin Dishes, Day 4
Here is my dish washing system, which will surely evolve over the coming months. Hauling water is a hassle, so conserving is a high priority. If you have any advice, please chime in! Components: bread, spray bottle, squirt bottle, dish soap, 2 tubs, grey water bucket, rag or sponge Step one, in finishing the meal…
Me & C 