Reading the newspaper last week, I was shocked and thrilled to see a huge front page photo of a 1962 Flying Cloud. Of course, I hungrily read the story about John Byfield and Kate Heber, who are traveling around the country promoting green living in their eco-friendly Airstream. Their beautiful silver home on wheels has solar panels and a composting toilet, and is gorgeously finished in fast-growing, renewable bamboo flooring and other natural materials. John and Kate bought their trailer about a year ago, and worked full time on renovating it to reflect their desire to live in harmony with the planet. Now they hope it will be an inspiration to others.
The best part of all was that the story said the Airstreamers were visiting my neighborhood! So, you can guess what I did, can't you? I went Airstream hunting, of course! Down every street, peering up every driveway, until I found that shiny silver testament to preservation at the very end of the last street in town.
John and Kate were warm and friendly, graciously opening their trailer to us, even though it was dinner time. Here's a peek inside:
They named their trailer Doris Mae, in honor of Kate's mom, who believed that anything's possible if you believe in your dreams. Given that, I knew Doris Mae and Stella have alot in common, so I was thrilled when they came over to meet my little Caravel last night, before they left for the east coast.
John and Kate, (and Doris Mae), are doing good work while on the adventure of a lifetime. I wish them safe journeys and lots of Airstream love.
We are sitting on the banks of a pretty little lake in Northern Wisconsin and by some miracle have internet!
Tomorrow we visit a gentleman who makes furniture out of recycled bicycle parts.
Posted by: beautiful prom dress | January 04, 2011 at 01:27 AM
Best wishes on your shiny little beauty. Let us know if we can be of any help.
Posted by: prom dress | January 04, 2011 at 01:26 AM
I'm Kate's sister and just read their latest update which included a link here. If I'm reading it correctly, your Airstream is named Stella? My daughter is Stella, so I found that amusing, but cool.
Posted by: Terri | September 10, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Thanks Andrea!
We really enjoyed meeting you as well, and don't forget, we showed up in the middle of your dinner too!
Best wishes on your shiny little beauty. Let us know if we can be of any help.
We are sitting on the banks of a pretty little lake in Northern Wisconsin and by some miracle have internet!
Tomorrow we visit a gentleman who makes furniture out of recycled bicycle parts.
We will check out your blog, and we are glad to see we inspired you to write. Keep up the good work!
Best,
J&K
Posted by: John & Kate | September 01, 2009 at 04:52 PM