All Work, No Play

We sincerely apologize for not having any updates or posts lately. This camper business has been all work and no play. We've been slaving away with repairs, painting, and preparations for its maiden voyage. It's a wonder we've been able to hold down our day jobs!


Here Lindsey prepares the bunk for installation. After she made some modifications to it, we installed it and she convinced me to climb aboard to see if it was stable. Kind of like the time she, our other sister, and our two cousins convinced me to get in a sled in the creek. They all reassured me it would float. Needless to say, it sank and left me soaking wet in my snowsuit. They begged me not to go to the house and change for the fear of mother finding out. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, we were all sitting inside, getting a lecture about the dangers of playing near the creek.

This time it turned out a little better. It didn't sink but it definitely needed some reinforcements.

As you cans see, we barely took the time for breaks...

Here Matt shows his suprise at finding yet another rotten wall.

Zach works on the gas line for the stove. I think it helps to stick out your tongue.

No, not quite a chain saw but it works just as good...or something.

Lindsey is all too excited about wearing her new "sitting-around-the-campfire" coat. Gag! I'm sure on those chilly nights, we'll all be fighting over it.

Doing a little Guitar Hero with the flooring. Can you guess what song I'm singing?

Like I said...this camper business is all work and no play. Lindsey had to catch a nap while Annie convinced Matt to finish the flooring.

Our goal is to take a test run this weekend. Our folks are branding their calves and we thought it would be a great time to see if it could make the 115 mile trip. If there are no posts on Monday, you will know that it didn't go so well...