I've been remiss in not checking in for awhile. We've been camping in the "Weekender-For-5" probably 7-8 times now, enough that I'm losing count anyway. My Ben and I have taken to a few Cub Scout camp-outs. Nice thing is we can remove the bunk when it is just 2-3 of us, and it is more room, then put the bunk back-in when all 5 go camping. I need to admit it is getting a little tight for the 5 of us, but still works for a couple of days at a time. We had a "backyard" camp-out in the late Fall, that was fun, too.
I have a couple of new non-camping projects in the works. I am building a homemade fiddle, using a cigar box. There is a lot of info about this on the web, and discussion forums, similar to the TD folks.
I "saw" on the fiddle some, I'm not any good at it, but it's fun (I'm a guitar and piano guy, mostly). Here I am on a traditional instrument.
Here are the parts I'm assembling for the fiddle build:
Cigar boxes were $3.00 each from local cigar shop, they give the proceeds from the sale of old boxes to the local animal rescue. I'm trying to decide which box will be best for the fiddle. Tailpiece was $3.99 from Ebay. Set of Uke tuning pegs off Ebay for $3.00. Neck will be Poplar and fingerboard will be red oak, both from Lowes for about $7.00. I'm trying to keep the cost under $25 for one fiddle.
I am also working on a small chicken ark or chicken tractor (this is a portable coop for a small number of chickens), as I hope to buy 4-5 hens in the Spring and start getting some fresh eggs. I've been buying fresh eggs from a coworker, and there is a BIG difference from store bought. Plus, I think the kids will enjoy caring for the chickens.
LIfe is good! Best to all of you. Hope to get back out camping in the Spring. Keep me posted of anything local!
AL in Asheville!
! Seriously been thinking of buildimg one! Good luc bud!
