Excavator + Deep Water Crossing = Wild Ride!

What do you get when you add a heavy excavator on a small barge doing deep water crossing? You get a wild ride! Melodi is unable to contain her fear and apprehension during this crossing, and admittedly, it was a little scary due to the fact that it was pitch dark and we had no light. I’ll remember this night for the rest of my life…

Table of Contents

• Maxing Out the Excavator
• Did We Wreck Our Ramps?
• Barge or Submarine?
• Night Crossing!
• Option 1 for the Build Site
• Exploring Other Potential Sites
• Done. Decided! Now to Move Everything… Again!

Maxing Out the Excavator

We’ve rented an excavator for the month and are back on our island to make a final decision on where to build our **tiny cabin**. With the **excavator**, we’re prepping the site, leveling the ground, and clearing space for our shop. These ramps are heavy, acting as terrific anchors when placed at the shore. Using the excavator to lower them is quicker and easier on the back.

Did We Wreck Our Ramps?

With the barge loaded with building materials and groceries, the **excavator** comes aboard. As we attempt to push off from shore, things get nerve-wracking. The barge starts floating, and Melodi’s apprehension grows as the ramps seem to bend under the weight. The question remains: did we wreck our ramps?

Barge or Submarine?

Our **excavator deep water crossing** feels more like a submarine ride as the barge tips precariously. Balancing the load is crucial to avoid the barge plunging underwater. The weight distribution is a delicate affair, with every shift affecting stability. This crossing is proving to be a wild ride indeed.

Night Crossing!

As darkness envelops us, the fear of the unknown heightens. Without adequate light, navigating the water becomes even more daunting. The moonlight offers some solace, but the risk of turning the barge into a submarine remains. This **excavator wild water ride** is not for the faint-hearted.

Option 1 for the Build Site

We consider our first site choice for the **island tiny cabin build site**. Overlooking the bank, it’s a beautiful spot, but the risk of flooding makes us pause. The decision on where to build our **off grid cabin** is not one to be taken lightly.

Exploring Other Potential Sites

Exploring other potential sites for our **island tiny house**, we come across an area with sandy soil, perfect for **tiny cabin construction**. The presence of old cabins suggests previous habitation, which is promising for our plans to **build an off grid cabin**.

Done. Decided! Now to Move Everything… Again!

We’ve made our decision! The chosen site for our **cabin build** is perfect, with potential for a **lakefront cabin**. Now, it’s time to move all materials to the new site, a task that requires patience and perseverance. **Living off grid** on this island is an adventure, and every decision is a step towards our dream **off grid life**.

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