Hello all. We finally completed our outdoor shower + tub. We ended up going with a one-use 330-gallon Schutz Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tote that I purchased on Craigslist, a Rubbermaid 100-gallon tote, cedar posts harvested from the property, 5/8″ lag bolts, some lumber from the local Home Depot, a propane Triton outdoor water heater, a deep cycle marine battery, a Flojet on-demand pump, and 6′ corrugated panel siding. I am really happy about the way it turned out, and it works great. That being said, I need to build an enclosure around the water heater to prevent the pilot flame from being blown out by the wind. Additionally, I would like to replace the shower curtain with a hinged door.

We also rented a rock saw from Buddy and the fellas at Dripping Springs Rental Center. They are some good ‘ole boys. I enjoyed meeting all of them and look forward to joining them some afternoon around the table to have a cold one and talk about the local issues. The rock saw was my first experience with ‘real’ machinery; it was a great treat for me to get on there…almost like therapy. We trenched for underground electricity and water and used the front blade to push around some brush piles.

All of these projects led up to my birthday get together. I woke up early that morning to a beautiful burnt orange sunrise. The air was cool and crisp. I could not ask for better weather. There was a lot of work to be done that day. We had some wonderful neighbors and friends join us that day. I received wonderful homemade desserts, treats, and other delights. Thank you to all who came out and for your generosity.

I will close this post with comments about our outdoor theater and LED lit water tanks. My brother gave me his mini outdoor projector, a really cool Bluetooth waterproof outdoor speaker, and some 10 watt multi-color light bulbs for my birthday. We use the projector and speaker for our outdoor theater experience. We project onto the side of the corrugated container. The picture is approx. 120″ and is pretty remarkable quality. As a side ADHD distraction, we lit up a couple of IBC totes with color changing LED lights. It is really cool.

Well, time to run. I have some work I need to get done before packing up to visit my family for Thanksgiving. Thank you to our service men and women, family, and friends. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. Be safe and be considerate if you are hitting up Black Friday shopping. There are some vicious shoppers out there.

Stay well.