The Setting
It may be easy to think, based on the above photo, that I sorta kinda live alone-ish in the woods. The only advantage I have over my neighbors is that there are empty spaces to either side of me. But to think I'm by myself in any way is only due to a camera trick: careful cropping makes it appear as if I'm in a vaguely idyllic spot, when the truth of the situation is quite different.
A satellite view (above) shows the park in context with the megadevelopment next door. Each building has 18 units, and there are at least eight buildings in various stages of construction starting at about 50 feet from my bedroom (below).
And now, here's a tour through my trailer highlighting the splendid view from each room. Kitchen:
Dining Room:
Living Room:
Master Bedroom (as of 19 August 2024):
And finally, from the second bedroom (a.k.a. my office):
It's not awful, to be sure, but it's bad enough to make me feel quite homesick, considering this used to be my view from every room:
