greetings from illinois!

[mykidsmom]

well, i have decided that i am crazy.
i have been looking at this website like mad for the past few days and have decided to try my hand at building one of these things. i am so in love! the problem is that i have 3 little kids that would probably be tagging along with my husband and me.
as we are all tiny people, i have been seriously considering the 2+2 because i think the 3 little ones (ages 3,5,7) would fit up there, but chances are we wouldn't be taking them all the time anyway.
so here is my thing. i've never built ANYTHING before. i've taken apart a lot of things over the years - our washer and dryer - numerous vacuums and carpet cleaners and have to say that i'm a good "fixer."
i guess i want to be encouraged as i have all fall and winter - a heated garage - and a guy that owns a woodshop that is willing to help me out. i know i can do this with help.
i just need someone to hold my hand in the beginning and tell me where to go to get the right plans - or what NOT to get.

hope to meet some of you in my 2+2 someday

[davel]

Welcome aboard! You'll find plenty of people here to help you along. The knowledge here is the most complete anywhere and we all have all the opinions you would ever want.

[Steve_Cox]

Hello and welcome mykidsmom, hmmm,

2 + 2 is a nice teardrop for people with children. Sounds like you have what it takes to build: the place to do it and a woodworker that wants to help. Did you see the download features on Andrews webpage? Also here is a link to Ken's photos of his build. Good luck mom.



Link to Kens Build Photos

[mikeschn]

Hi mykidsmom,

Welcome to the forum... sounds like you have all the pieces to pull this off.

start by reading the Generic Plans to see how a teardrop goes together. It's up there in the menu.

Then look at the Vintage Plans, the Design Library, and the Hall of Fame for ideas. Don't be afraid to change your mind many many times. It'll all become clear over time.

And if you have questions ask...

Mike...

[asianflava]

Does anyone know if Ken still has his 2+2? Maybe he'll bring it to LCG. He was gonna come to our Rita-fied Inks Lake campout but I haven't seen any posts recently. I was really wanting to see that one up close.

[Marty]

mykidsmom,

Where in Illinois are you? I grew up in Illinois, long time ago. I don't miss the ice storms in the winter but I do miss the early Spring. This is a great site because you get ideas from so many different people and places.
Good Luck on the build of your 2 + 2.

Marty

[Miriam C.]

Hi there and welcome again.
Handy and a woodworker friend with a shop You have it all. Let the kids help. They will love it. Then escape to the Adult daycare (thats us) Post lots of pictures cause we need em.

[mykidsmom]

i didn't know all these replies were here! i thought i'd get an email when one was left, but nothing came in.

so, i posted a few days ago that a friend of my husband has a teardrop that he is going to give me to restore! isn't that awesome?!

it certainly isn't a 2+2, but it's a teardrop and it's gonna need work. it will give me some experience and some time to raise some more cash to build one from scratch. i don't know how i can post a pic of it as i had one emailed to me.

as far as my location, i live north of champaign. not much going on here, but i can't wait to turn heads with my new acquisition! people already think i'm weird cause i ride a recumbent bike and very few have seen one of those before. wait til the see the teardrop!!

cheers!
angie

[mykidsmom]

ok so i've uploaded the teardrop pics. check my album and tell me what you think!

positive comments only

[SkipperSue]

It looks fixable to me for sure. I like that style too. How long has it been sitting there? Lots of cutting the growth to get it out.
Good luck , I think you can do it.