Paul's cozy new office

We never did get to finishing the studio office above the pole barn, Paul's simply been working in there with a small space heater.  But with the temperature dropping there was a need for an immediate solution.  

We've been eyeing vintage travel trailers for years and always had our heart set on a 28 ft airstream but most we've seen have been either too expensive or in need of too much work (remember we still need to finish the room above the barn).  This 1955 Beemer trailer came up in Holland, MI just the week Paul needed it.  James and George accompanied him on the adventure to pick it up in the old Ford pick-up, and it was enough of an adventure that James chose to write about it for one of his writing assignment this week.

There's not much information available about Beemer trailers, the exterior is not as nice as the airstreams but I instantly fell in love with the simple and cozy birch interior.  But I'm most relieved that it passed my "smell test", even a few lovely airstreams failed at that. This Beemer is still in its original condition and  is only in need of new flooring, cushion covers and a few wood panels.  My favorite is the kitchen stove.

Here are the bunks which may have the possibility a sleeping a total of 5 cozy kids, 2 on the top and 3 on the bottom.

The bathroom is small and simple with just a toilet and sink.

And here is the dinette that serves as Paul's corporate desk.  Those on the other end of his calls have no idea of the surroundings in which he works, grazing sheep, roaming chickens, jumping kittens and playing children, that is the view outside his "office" window.  

And here is the view outside my kitchen window on those evenings when Paul has to stay late at the office.  

I'm happy he finally has a warm place to work but probably more excited about the possibility of taking this on the road with our family.