The Second Clearing

After all that work clearing, it became evident moving the Airstream under the trees would not work well. Yes, trees provide shade, buffer street lights and road traffic, and hinder the breeze. Hindering the breeze is not an option.  Just because we are moving from the RV park to the property does not mean we are gonna change our living styles.  Natural light and fresh air are important to maintain a healthy RV.  Too many people in a small space increases interior heat, dirt, and claustrophobia.  Being able to open windows and doors is a must.  And besides, a stiff breeze helps control these nasty buggers.

Mosquitoes! Everyone has some type of experience with them.  The buzzing, the biting, the slapping, and the itching.  ARGH!!! Just saying the word mosquito makes strong men weak. While I don't promote idioms, there is one about Texas that is true.  "Welcome to Texas, where everything is bigger".  Bigger here being referenced to mosquitoes sizes.  The example above is what the kid refers to as the "eagle".  Kinda have to agree, don't you think? The "eagle" is placed next to an Altoids mint for reference. How much bigger do they come?  However, these eagle sized mosquitoes are bearable compared to their tiny cousins.  The small ones, the ones you don't hear, are the buggers the bite you because they are so small you don't feel them when they land.

So this is what the husband did during his family free days with his borrowed tractor, he cleared a new home location where the summer breeze will help keeps the mosquitoes at bay.  This space was filled with brushy growth making removal easy peasy.  The only drawback to the new location is the lack of protection from the intensive summer sun.  Direct sun will bake the Airstream but the plan is to be in a home with a nice porch before next summer.  Well, that's the plan anyways....