Back to the RV construction! Yeah, it took a week to clean up and recover from Packwood. There was also the catch up factor in producing team bracelets for the sales crew. So, today was the first day Soldier A was able to get back in construction mode.
New scaffold and the structural blocking was underway. This structural enhancement is necessary to support the gull wing door system. Once all the reinforcements are in place the skin can be installed and ready for the fiberglass.
Well, we made it through another crazy event in Packwood! My, the stories that will be told for years to come following the big Labor Day flea market frenzy in that beautiful scenic little town.
Soldier A hit the road bright and squirrelly at 06:00 in Tiffany to get set up and begin the festivities with Big C, Chief, and the rest of the wild bunch. He had just enough time to get the box partially built and get a cover over the top of her to keep the living quarters dry and comfy before the trip down.
Of course, Packwood wouldn't be what it is without a large volume of alcohol, and in this instance, moonshine. Ah yes, that white lightning, flavored like decadent apple pie, proved to get the best of Soldier A. While feeling bulletproof after a night of drinking and bullshitting on Big C's deck, he tried to carry too much up the boarding ladder and fell into the back of the truck, breaking his fall with his forehead. Yeah, that one left a mark.
The weather did not want to cooperate and the rain came down in buckets for the first 5 days, leaving the field soaked and patience worn thin. Had a little trouble with the guns in the gallery for a bit, due to the climate, but got the bugs worked out.
Soldier B got to spend Friday night with the Pack and had a blast! By Saturday morning the weather had turned warm and sunny and spirits were high once again. Tiffany was her usual self, drawing oohs and aahs from the crowd.
We have returned home to base and are getting ramped up for an incredible football season!
We took all the girls out to the Buckley Log Show this weekend and they were a huge hit. There is nothing like lots of heavy steel to attract attention.
Lots of painting today. So, soldier C and I cleaned Helena our 105 for her temporary black paint job in order to go to the Packwood flee market next week. They are going to be the perfect matched set when the top s cleaned off.
Sorry for the short post, but we are really chasing the tiger's tail at this point.
Well, getting ready for the King County Fair, to which everyone is invited of course, the day was spent mostly on production rather than the new display trailer.
We did, however, get a basic clean out of the inside done. At least it's a start!
Back to the RV construction! Yeah, it took a week to clean up and recover from Packwood. There was also the catch up factor in producing team bracelets for the sales crew. So, today was the first day Soldier A was able to get back in construction mode.
New scaffold and the structural blocking was underway. This structural enhancement is necessary to support the gull wing door system. Once all the reinforcements are in place the skin can be installed and ready for the fiberglass.
Well, we made it through another crazy event in Packwood! My, the stories that will be told for years to come following the big Labor Day flea market frenzy in that beautiful scenic little town. 
Soldier A hit the road bright and squirrelly at 06:00 in Tiffany to get set up and begin the festivities with Big C, Chief, and the rest of the wild bunch. He had just enough time to get the box partially built and get a cover over the top of her to keep the living quarters dry and comfy before the trip down.
Rafters have been raised! Soldier A was busy all day cutting and getting the first series of rafters installed on the monster RV. If all goes well, the rest will be in place by tomorrow evening.
The bummer of the day was having to cancel our appearance at Tunes @ Tapps this evening because the walls are not yet anchored to the truck bed, and that might be a bit of a safety issue if we tried to drive Tiff in her current condition!
Lots of painting today. So, soldier C and I cleaned Helena our 105 for her temporary black paint job in order to go to the Packwood flee market next week. They are going to be the perfect matched set when the top s cleaned off.
Sorry for the short post, but we are really chasing the tiger's tail at this point.
Holy Cow did we have a blast at Packwood for the big Memorial Day flea market! We met so many cool people there, including Mr. and Mrs. N, to whom we thank so much for your hospitality and the Chief who kept us company and helped guard things. If you have never been there it is worth taking the time to spend a weekend for sure. We will definitely be back for the Labor Day weekend event with even more good stuff and more attractions.
To all of you past, current and future service members, thank you for your sacrifice.