Update/More Camping: Weekender-for-5

[Alfred]

It's really looking good Al!!! I wish I could see you and that troop of special helpers out for the first campout in it!!!!

Thanks for the kudo's! We are not going to camp next weekend, getting too cold and it really isn't ready yet. But, Davidson River is less than 30minutes away so I want to pull it over to the park to show it to folks, such that it is, in its unfinished state...

AL in Asheville

[S. Heisley]

Hi, Al:

Something like a trailer always seems to take longer than we expect it will but yours is looking great and you'll have 'er done in time for good weather camp-outs next spring!

...Love your new avatar!

[Alfred]

Hi, Al:

Something like a trailer always seems to take longer than we expect it will but yours is looking great and you'll have 'er done in time for good weather camp-outs next spring!

...Love your new avatar!

Hey Sharon,

The next camp season is definitely the goal at this point. I know time takes time (time = things we must earn). Still, making steady progress all the time now, so confident that it will eventually be finished...

The picture for the Avatar was taken at the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, at high elevations on the Blue Ridge Parkway, when we went looking at Autumn leaves couple of weeks ago! It was a really nice day.

AL in Asheville

[tspivey]

Hey Alfred,

Nice looking camper you have going there. Hope to see you this weekend.
I know you and you family will really enjoy the camper when you get finished.

Tim

[Alfred]

Hey Alfred,

Nice looking camper you have going there. Hope to see you this weekend.
I know you and you family will really enjoy the camper when you get finished.

Tim

Hey Tim,

Looking forward to it! Hope the weather holds like today - It is beautiful out...

AL in Asheville

[Alfred]

Hey Gang,

Ordered the CPES - Clear Penetrating Epoxy Filler from the Rot Doctor today. Should be here on Wednesday.

AL in Asheville

[Alfred]

Hey Gang,

A little off topic for the build, but I spent the afternoon doing TD "research", drove over to Davidson River today for the gathering about 45minutes from Asheville, it was rainy so I wasn't able to take my yet-to-be sealed/waterproofed camper for this trip.

Still, met up with some folks having a good time, despite the wet weather, and willing to give me some TD tours.

Beautiful Davidson River up in the Pisgah Mountains of Western NC





This is me and one of my teardrop helpers, out on reconnaissance for teardrops, in their natural environment. This is Clancy's TD.



Tim and Tara from the East Coast of NC.





Chipper's famous Dill Pickle Inn with the new colors...Oh - And thanks again Chip for the slice of delicious apple cake baked by your Mother. It was great!







It was nice to meet up with some folks, even if it was rainy, and talk about teardrops and camping!

AL in Asheville

[Alfred]

Hey Gang,

My friend David from the T&TTT forum came over this afternoon, and I was able to work on the camper for a few hours, first time in a few weeks...

Worked on the back hatch today, wanted to get the hinge on, but ran out of time. Still, it is coming along...

Here I am with one of my little helpers...



Here is David with the hatch...



Another look...



Here it is from above...



The profile from above...



Its coming along! I have high hopes for Spring camping...

AL in Asheville

[S. Heisley]

That's going to be one really nice camper, Al. It's fun to see how far you've come with it.

Thanks for sharing.

[John T. Hodgen]

Hey Alfred,
Camper is looking Great! Gotta have it done for Racoon Holler spring run. Those "helper's" need to push you harder--Lol. Have a happy turkey day!
Til later by the fire--John T. & Linda

[Jerry in Georgia]

Looking good Al!Can't wait to see it finished!

[Alfred]

Hey Gang,

Today was my 45th birthday, and was able to spend a few hours this afternoon working on the camper with my friend David from the T&TTT list. This was the first time I have been able to work on the camper since the start of the holidays. A very nice way to spend one's birthday!

We got the front interior shelf installed and the wiring in place. Check out the reading lights!







Afterwards, had a small birthday party with friends and family. Sweet Wife baked a German Chocolate Cake and the kids made me a home-made card. Very aware of many blessings in my life, and all in all a very nice day!

AL in Asheville

[fishfinder]

Nice looking job. Now does that stream up a few posts hold any trout. If not, it should.

Mike

[Alfred]

Nice looking job. Now does that stream up a few posts hold any trout. If not, it should.

Mike

Hey Mike,

Yes, I believe Davidson River is a great place for trout fishing, although I did not have an opportunity to drop a line in, that trip...

There is actually a trout hatchery in the Pisgah National Forest, which I believe may feed into Davidson River...

AL in Asheville

[doug hodder]

Hey Alfred...nice scroll work on the shelf there....kinda reminds me of a vintage Shasta! Hope you had a great B-day! Doug