NEW TOW VEHICLE ...

Today Tim moved the Liner back about 65’ through soft sand and thick grass with our golf cart. It took a little bit to get her moving since she had settled in the sand but with a little rock back and forth it worked. The Liner had sat unmoved for just over three years. We had decided to use the golf cart to keep his heavy truck out of the soft unpacked sand on that side of the house. I had put the flames on the golf cart to make it go faster, seems it made it a tougher TV as well! 



I then used the golf cart to easily tow the new frame around front yard, on our gravel road and back it into the side yard like no load was there. The new frame currently sits where the Liner use to sit. The Liner really looks nice sitting in her new temporary location.

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ORDER UP!

No progress but progress has happened. Tim has spent a good part of the week measuring and re-measuring the new frame. There were a few critical measurements to confirm like where the door opening lands and cross member placement. So far it looks to be perfect! He seems to be sleeping somewhat better now. The cross members were spaced to where we would not need to special order holding tanks. Once the frame landed we confirmed those numbers so we could go ahead and order tanks from VTS and Plastic Mart. 

So this week we did go ahead and order the holding tanks. Even tho no physical progress we still feel that something was accomplished by placing those orders. VTS has given us a five business day turnaround. All they will do is insert fittings, to shelf stock, where requested by us. By not ordering custom tanks it saves some money but still an expensive purchase. 

This week we will order the metal needed for holding the tanks in place and begin prepping the frame for paint. Also on the horizon looms the purchase of the Marine Plywood for the decking.

WE HAVE A NEW FRAME!

The new frame for our 1948 Airstream Liner has arrived home! 

CEDAR KEY!

Tim and I just returned yesterday from four fabulous days at Cedar Key, Florida. We had a blast and I don’t even really like Cedar Key. The town is a bit too touristy for me. For me it’s all about Low-Key Hideaway that’s there right before you get into town and that dang Tiki Bar out back. It doesn’t help having your campsite only fifty feet from it! 

Once you walk in the door the place just swallows you up. All your cares and concerns are forgotten about and you begin planning how do I get back here again and when can I make it happen! Here is a few comparisons photos of what it was and what it has become ...

We always meet so many nice people there. The girls had a great time too. Jett and Mattie love all the attention they get in there. The last day there Jett even sat behind the Airstream staring at the Tiki Bar and whining waiting for it to open. Since we did absolutely nothing except hang out at the Airstream and the Tiki Bar I’m just going to end this post with pictures and let these tell our story of our amazing and relaxing time spent there ...