Wisconsin's Black River State Forest Camping Trip

[Betsey]

Oh, and while I think of it, as of last night, Lori and I have "offically" started a Minnesota/Wisconsin Chapter of Tearjerkers.

Check it out:

http://www.tearjerkers.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=37

We are still in the process of finalizing a name and logo. Our first "official" gathering will be this one, at BRSF. We'll celebrate accordingly

Any suggestions for names is greatly appreciated....

Betsey

[TPMcGinty]

Just wire some temporary lights and bring it all with you. We can help you get it done...I ,mean, it's not like everyone going is a novice or anything...we have all done this before.

Of course, the phrase "Too many cooks spoil the broth" does come to mind...

Betsey

Thanks for the offer! I don't think the first official gathering of the Minnesota/Wisconsin Chapter of the Tearjerkers should be a "let's help Tim finish his trailer" gathering. Besides your husband is camping to get AWAY from building trailers.

[cs_whypt2]

And I'm missing the first gathering!

Dianne

[elmo]

:x And I'm missing the first gathering!

Dianne

Ya....but you'll be closer to me you lucky girl!!

[cs_whypt2]

:x And I'm missing the first gathering!

Dianne

Ya....but you'll be closer to me you lucky girl!!

Dianne

[Claw]

Jim,

I was supposed to get my fenders powdercoated this weekend at a friends house. He never called so they aren't done. I need the fenders done because my lights mount on them. If I don't have fenders I don't have brake lights or turn signals. I have no idea when I will get these done.

I got the hatch built and sealed this weekend. I also got the cabinet doors built, stained, varnished, and installed. The entry doors need one more coat of varnish and I will be able to install them. The trim is cut and ready to be stained and varnished. I fitted the tongue box and drilled the hole for the electrical conduit. I can't install this until the trim is all installed. Then I can install and wire the battery. I've got so much to do and only 2 weekends to do it. If I had more hair I'd be pulling it out.

Tim it sounds like you have a lot to do but the tongue box and electrical could wait. Focus on the doors and the fenders. You can do it
Call your friend and get those fenders to him! If it sounds like I am pushing you I am because I want to see your Tear Drop. Besides hair is overrated, pull it out you will save on shampoo!


A cool logo will be needed to compliment the name of the tear jerkers chapter ... hmmm what do these two states have in common?

[Betsey]

A cool logo will be needed to compliment the name of the tear jerkers chapter ... hmmm what do these two states have in common?

We are working on that one but would still appreciate any thoughts/suggestions....

Take a look at the list of possibilities for chapter names:

http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=24346&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Betsey

[TPMcGinty]

Tim it sounds like you have a lot to do but the tongue box and electrical could wait. Focus on the doors and the fenders. You can do it
Call your friend and get those fenders to him! If it sounds like I am pushing you I am because I want to see your Tear Drop. Besides hair is overrated, pull it out you will save on shampoo!

Jim,

The electrical is done with the exception of mounting the tongue box and installing the battery. I already have the holes drilled to mount the tongue box and it will only take about 10 minutes to do. As for installing the battery, I was an electrician in the Navy for 20 years and this will only take an hour (and that's if I want it pretty).

What I need to do to make it campable is:

1. Stain and 4 coats of varnish on the Hatch.
2. Install the Hatch.
3. Install the trim and seals on the hatch.
4. Put one more coat of varnish on the doors.
5. Install the doors.
6. Install the trim, seals, and door handles on the doors.
7. Install the mattress.
8. Stain and varnish the trim for the body of the trailer.
9. Install the trim on the body of the trailer.
10. Powder coat the fenders. (I talked to my friend and hopefully we will be able to do this this week)
11. Install the fenders.
12. Install the trailer running and brake lights and make sure they work.

I'm probably forgetting something very important, but for the life of me I can't remember what it is.

[Betsey]

I'm probably forgetting something very important, but for the life of me I can't remember what it is.

Hitch it up to your truck and come to the BRSF gathering?

Betsey

[TPMcGinty]

Hitch it up to your truck and come to the BRSF gathering?

Betsey

Betsey,

That is my goal, but I'd rather spend another weekend in the tent than get water damage because I didn't seal everything up like I should have. I have a great fear of water!

[TPMcGinty]

I got my fenders powder coated today. I decided to do this instead of sleeping. I only got 3 hours of sleep today. I'll pay for it in the morning when I get off of work. I will install them tomorrow. One more thing (out of a 100) done. Maybe......just maybe.....I will be able to camp in it on the 20th of this month.

[Claw]

Way to go Tim. Keep at it. Maybe the BRSF weekend will be another beautiful one like this three dayer.

[TPMcGinty]

Way to go Tim. Keep at it. Maybe the BRSF weekend will be another beautiful one like this three dayer.

Thanks Jim. If the BRSF weekend is half as nice as this weekend, we will have it made! I won't have to worry about my tent leaking!

Today I installed my fenders and mounted the tail lights (tomorrow I will get them working). I also mounted my TV antenna. Photos in my album. Let me know what you think.

I would have done more but my 93 year old Grandma ended up in the hospital again. I will hopefully get more done tomorrow.

[elmo]

I would have done more but my 93 year old Grandma ended up in the hospital again.

Hope Grandma is doing okay!!

[TPMcGinty]

I would have done more but my 93 year old Grandma ended up in the hospital again.

Hope Grandma is doing okay!!

Thanks Elmo. She has pneumonia and congestive heart failure. She is in the hospital every couple of months with one or the other. This is the first time for both.