I’ve been negligent in updating MyAway build thread. The excuse is the usual: Life happens and so do the “Trailer Gremlins”. Since January, I’ve had 2 colds, my back has gone out twice and I caught a nasty 3-week flu bug (I think it was that ‘swine’ one). Also, one whole framed trailer side warped and twisted; and, in dismantling, most of it proved that wood is no match for TitebondIII (photo in my album).
Yesterday, I was going to get a ton of stuff done on the trailer and update the build thread. But, the house where I am cat-care-taking was burglarized and I spent most of the day with the sheriff plus cleaning and boarding up and calming down the cat. The “Trailer Gremlins” have been hard at work but they aren’t going to win! This month’s calendar encouragement states:
“Say aloud, ‘I don’t believe in defeat;’ until the idea dominates your subconscious attitudes. You will receive the power to handle all your problems.”
…Okay, I don’t believe in defeat! Take that, you despicable gremlins!
I have managed to make some progress. The sides and back are framed and the stationary roof frame just needs a few more screws. The two long sides have been glued and sanded and are ready for plywood skins.
I can use my trailer frame to play hopscotch and I don’t even need chalk!
I got a little carried away and used more wood than I needed. I think I’m going to be over my estimate by about 20 pounds and will try to find ways to trim that out of the final total. It’s kind of like trying to keep one’s own weight down. I find myself saying, “Oh, that little bit won’t hurt!” Ha!
The Styrofoam for one long side is cut and labeled, ready to be applied. I don’t know if anyone has tried this method before. I cut the Styrofoam pieces, using the frame as my pattern, and labeling placement for each piece with removable tape.
That’s it for this update, Trailer Fans. Hopefully, it’ll all start coming together and looking like something soon. Um, if those trailer gremlins will leave me alone!