Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Ted's Big Project.....

  Here's the nightmare of a project that Ted's sister talked him into. It's a big streamliner camper...that is totally empty inside.  The outside is in good shape.  This is pulled up alongside our garage/shop. I hope it's done by January.
  I have helped him scrap the insulation from places that he needs to work in. His brother Mic did the insulation.  He's here with Ted today to help layout some of the inside coverings.
  See how this looks inside. YIKES.  So much work. Ted is a good working man, but I have heard grousing coming out of this big tin can. LOL.
  So many windows, outlets, pipes and the wheel wells....to cut around , to get the ceiling and walls, cabinets put in. Plus you know streamliners are curved at the top...that makes for some real work.
 This is Ted's sister Dorothy , owner of the camper. His brother Mic is the tall fellow. I hope they can get this done nice enough for Dorothy's family to go on camping trips.
   I am better today. Have a bruise on my jaw, from the tooth extractions. But I am doing very well. No pain, the gum already seems to be healing.
  I went to town, to the grocery,this morning. Dropped in Horton's for a look  around. Took some photos, will post them soon.  They had their Christmas Open House last Saturday. I missed it due to a family get together. But that was a good day for all of us.
  Sunshine today. Love it. Hope your day is good. XO




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  1. Oh Susie...this is a huge projec! We had an airstream growing up and enjoyed many camping trips...it was SO nice! I wish them luck in restoring this! Glad you are feeling better...take good care love!

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    1. Betsy, I just hope when Ted gets his part done, that Dorothy will finish decorating it. It would be wonderful to just take this and go on the roads. LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  2. I look forward to seeing this project. It is huge! We have misty rain today; glad you are feeling pretty good. Hope each day finds your gum healing thoroughly. xo

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    1. MIldred, I will have to get pictures as this project moves along. Yes, I feel really good. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  3. Yes a big project however it will be so cute like a shabby chic cottage LOL
    I'm sure it will be great to use once completed
    those use to be top of the line campers

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    1. I think that is what Dorothy is thinking...glamping.:):) I just don't like Ted being overly tired and grumpy....downside of it all. I will get more photos as it progresses. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  4. Hi Susie, So glad your mouth/gum etc are doing better-it is such a literal pain! Love the camper, but boy what a big job!!! That's one long baby. Hope you have a good afternoon.
    Hugs, Noreen

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    2. Noreen, I had called you Diana in the other reply. Sorry. Yes, this is a big ordeal..Ted will do his very best. I am doing very well. Blessings, hope you are well there. xoxo, Susie

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  5. I'm glad you are healing quickly! No fun!
    Looking forward to seeing how this project progresses!

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    1. Thank you Linda. Oh yes, I will be posting pics of this trailer. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  6. So glad to hear you are in no pain! That is great news. Ted has a huge project in front of him. Can't wait to see how it progresses.

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    1. Kathy, I know everyone's prayers helped me and I prayed in the chair too. I hope Teddy Bear can do this. :) Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  7. Looks like a big job..Beautiful camper..

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    1. Missy, I am hoping Ted can get this thing done and completed before long. I will post pics as it goes along. Blessings for a great day, xoxo,Susie

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  8. I remember what an ordeal was when Louis Dean had to redo our camper back in 2012 before the babies were born. NOT for the faint of heart!
    Glad you are doing so well. I am still struggling. Going back in at 9:00 in the morning to have them tweak things again. My mouth is full of blisters and I feel like I have a broken piece of glass pressing into the roof of my mouth. Dark, cold and rainy here today and I am still in my pajamas from yesterday! Will shower this evening before bed and put on more flannel! My burned hand hurst so back it makes me feel sick. Am I whining? That's why I'm not going to do a blog post tonight.....
    Will look forward to the pictures from Horton's!

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    1. Linda, I am praying for you to get relief soon. It takes some time to get used to dentures. Our mom had her put in as soon as her last teeth were pulled and she has some rough days. Because the gums wee still swelling and then shrinking. But she wore them proudly and you could not ever tell they were not her real teeth. I also hope your hand heals quickly. That must be painful. Go ahead and whine, by golly, sometimes it helps. I call it washing out the blues, then say a prayer for strength. Hugs to you my lost sister.Love you, Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  9. That is a huge project, Susie. I hope they are paying a good fee to get the thing done. We have done lots of rehabbing and those are a Lot of work!!!

    Glad your mouth is feeling better and it seems to be healing.

    I hope I get to see Horton's again sometime before Christmas. If I know I am coming I will call you...after getting free candy I think I should bring them some WI cheese! lol

    I hope you have a wonderful night, Susie. xo Diana

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    1. Diana, I know that Ted will not charge like the restoration places would. I just hope he can do it. He seems somewhat grumpy at times.
      I told Mrs. Horton that you loved the store and would be back one day. :):) I love that sweet family.
      I am getting better but look awful...hey no wisecracks girl. :):) Blessings, xoxo,love you, Susie

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  10. Oh, I hope your mouth will heal very soon!
    Let those folks do all the work in that camper and then...ask if they will let you use the camper! LOL!

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    1. Kay, I do not think I want to go camping....I'd rather have room service. LOL..yes, carrying my own bags is my idea of roughing it. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

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  11. The Streamliner has a ton of potential, if there was a leisurely time limit, it might be a somewhat pleasant project. Ted has a good heart.

    I hope you feel better. I am not trying to trump you, but I finally finished the 10 month long implant ordeal. I have no idea where I found the courage, it was super painful. I pray you heal well.

    I love your comment today on my blog---you are a dear and loving friend and I appreciate it more than you know.

    Jane x

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    1. Blondie, I have been thinking about the work you were going to be needing with your fractured tooth. I sure hope it is getting healed . I do not like to think of tooth pain. I get the heebie-geebies just hearing the drill...even if it isn't me. I know that prayer was helping me. So you are in my prayers.
      Take care of yourself. Otherwise you can't care for everyone else. You know what I mean. Blessings to you sweet girl, xoxo,Susie

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  12. Hi Susie, oh, I missed your previous post, I didn't know until just now that you had a tooth taken out...yikes! Hopefully you are well past the worst part by now and feeling much better! Hope you are healed up quickly so you can enjoy Fall again!

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    1. I am really doing well...it's the jaw still swollen and bruised that looks so bad. We are having a pretty day here . Blessings and thanks for the kind words, xoxo, Susie

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  13. Lots of work but lots of joy and fun when it's finished. I love camping!

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    1. When I was young I would have loved camping...not any more. Too old for that...cause I will tell you keeping it all clean will be left up to the woman. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  14. That's a huge undertaking! But it will be very nice for camping. I'm glad you are feeling better. That was quite an ordeal to go through and to have to wait to have it pulled. I have been praying for you my friend. Hugs!

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    1. Thank you Diane, I know all the prayers sure helped me. :) Oh I am hoping Ted can do this and not tear out his hair. LOL. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  15. That IS a huge project! I'm so glad your mouth feels better! Yay!

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    1. Thank you honey. I do feel better. Yes, hope this trailer will be out camping next spring. LOL Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  16. Oh my, those kinds of restorations are a huge ordeal, and I hope your husband is able to do it! And so glad to hear that you are mending from the tooth extraction, those are so miserable! Hope you are feeling better every day :)

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    1. Marilyn, I hope Ted can get this completed in a couple months. I am doing much better than I dreamed I would be. :) Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  17. Wow, that's a huge camper, and a big project for Ted. It will be nice to travel in once it's finished. That's a wonderful picture of him and his sister. I'm so glad you're healing from your dental work, Susie. Can't wait to see pictures of Horton's Christmas. I'm sure they had lots of goodies in there. : )

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. Sheri, I know this trailer will test Ted's abilities. But it just has to have the inside walls and some cabinets. The shower will be the hardest part. I do feel better than I thought I would. Blessings, xoxo, love, Susie

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  18. I can not imagine what it will take to pull that thing!

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    1. It's aluminum , so it's light weight...to a degree. LOL. I think Dorothy's hubby has a big truck to pull it. Hope so. :) Wishing you a great day there. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  19. OK, I LOVE this. We have a travel trailer we camp in at the beach but its a newer one. I want a vintage camper soooo bad. I just want a tiny 12ft one though. I hope you post more on this project. Good luck!
    Lisa

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    1. Lisa, I think Dorothy wanted it to be a glamper adventure for her. I will post more as the work goes along. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  20. Susie I'm glad that you're feeling better! I look forward to seeing the project as it goes along! Good luck and have fun :)

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    1. Thank you Pilar. I truly feel better each day. I look bruised on the jaw. But no pain is good. LOL Oh yes, this long camper is going to be work...I will post pictures here and there . Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  21. That camper is AWESOME and will be incredible when done, no doubt!! I'd love one of those someday....sigh! xo

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    1. Debbie, This camper will be lots of work. I will show more pictures as it progresses. I always told Ted, that we should buy a camper and a long power cord...Then drive to each kids' house plug in and visit a while ..and just keep doing this..it would be the ultimate retirement plan. LOL Blessings, hope you are getting some spare time now, xoxo, Susie

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  22. Just the thought of a tooth extraction makes me shudder. I had one last fall and it wasn't fun, although the anticipation was worse than the actual event. Glad to hear you are healing nicely. I laughed at your description of the big tin can. Lol. What a job they've got cut out for them! But it will be great when it's done, I'll bet! Have a good weekend, Susie!

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    1. Judy, You are right, the build up of stress till you are actually in the dentist chair is part of the whole dreadful experience. :) Ted wants to do his best on this camper, I just hope it isn't too much of a job. Blessings for a great weekend, xoxo, Susie

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  23. How awesome is this! Lots of work, you bet, but who wouldn't want a travel trailer like Lucy and Desi??
    So glad you are feeling better!

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  24. Susie, that is a huge camper! Tom refurbished a school bus. It was gorgeous, but lots and lots of work. He had the curve top too. And wheel wells to work around!!! I always marveled at the thought of how he did it. Hope Ted has good luck too.

    Blessings
    Gert

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