We’ve been here for two weeks and it’s flown by. We’ve given ourselves three months to accomplish everything and get back out on the road by January. So far, we’re slightly ahead of schedule, but seriously exhausted. (I have two speeds: Go and Crash.)

Justin’s built a tool shed for my parents, I replaced my computer screen and worked non-stop on my new site, Zeb has had sleepovers and park days, and we’ve all met new friends but El Numero Uno:

We got the new truck!

It’s exactly what Justin wanted, and for less than we had hoped to spend but I can’t help but picture an old man in a cowboy hat, boots and a giant belt buckle every time I see it.

In the two weeks we’ve been here, we’ve spent as much on gas for Justin’s Chevy truck as we did for Benny in 7 months and 8,000 miles: about $200. Waste veggie oil rocks; gasoline, not so much.

Getting a diesel truck is exciting. Justin will be ordering the kit from Green Eye to convert it over soon. I miss the smell of french fries in the morning, but even more so I miss not having a ridiculously small fuel budget and less eco-guilt. And we’re really looking forward to having a vehicle when we park the 5th wheel somewhere, especially a vehicle that will still run on veggie oil.

I’m super glad we listened to Zeb on this choice. He was right: towing a rig with a diesel truck just makes more sense for us.

We still have a lot to do in the next few weeks. Look for Benny to be listed for sale, our old truck to be listed as well, and my brand new website to be launched with the help of some major names in sustainability. And maybe somewhere in the madness I’ll even get some sleep.

Some inspiration that has kept me going:

• Big fat thank you to this.
• My cousin just got signed to a label. He rocks.
• Gotta get my hands on the book.
• Interesting results.
• Oh. My. Goodness.
• Thinking about a pair of these for the winter.
• Something to make me move.

What’s been inspiring you?

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