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Since I'm still putting together shillings to have the transmission work done, I decided to work on stuff that cost little or nothing. Added the spice rack above the sink to keep things handy, built from wall scraps. Got the microwave mounted, old shelf board and brackets I had in storage...

"...I'm finally, ready to hand out little steaming brown nuggets of wisdom(?). " Um, what color nuggets Willy ? ? ? Just checkin' :s

I actually just this morning moved over here. I guess I'll check the old one for replies for a little while. Anyway good to hear from ya ... wherever :)

SS Phoenix is having to go under the wrench.... Seems the seal and maybe bushing between the torque converter and the tranny is hemorrhaging ATF. Hope to get procedure scheduled for some time in the next week or two. Prayers are appreciated, donations even more :D just kidding I'll be able...

Layla was heard saying, "Now Dan, measure it twice and cut it once."<br><img rel="lightbox" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-69enNaIORYs/Uh5Gt2JMc7I/AAAAAAAAAqc/dtDQ4TUUvu4/w574-h430-no/Layla+and+floor.JPG" class="uw xO bbc_img"><br>Got the sub-floor finished.&nbsp; And here's a view of...

Ok, so this weekend was not as productive as I would have liked.&nbsp; It started with trying to get out of civilization too quickly.&nbsp; I had unloaded some items to make room for building materials.&nbsp; So I'll just say some things I needed to work with were not with me. Like for instance...

Hi Cubey,&nbsp; yeah I know what ya mean. I felt a twinge of panic when I saw how big the hole was!<br>But, it worked out fine.<br><br>I went this weekend to the Paragon Rd site on one of the back waters of Cave Run Lake Ky.<br>This was my view this morning...<br><img style="width: 640px...

Thanks Cyndi, Hope to get the van walls and floor done this weekend. And the # reflects my screen name FireMan428 :-) Layla is doing fine, hope we make it to the GTG in Tumbling Creek in Tennessee.

Progress continues even if it is ss-ll-ooo-ww.<br>Some framing, this time on the drivers' side.<br>You can see the 1" poly board in the fixed window, not sure how I'm gonna handle the windows that open.<br><img style="width: 640px; height: 480px;" rel="lightbox"...

Thanks dusmir, now I know my dog isn't just weird.<br>Maybe when you're in the area we can grab some coffee or something.&nbsp; I work second shift sort of hours, so PM me if you want and we'll work it out.<br><br>Dan

Hi Phyllis Anne, yes Layla thinks she's a pretty girl too,&nbsp; Of course me telling while I brush her everyday probably has nothing to do with it.&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img" title="Big Grin - :D"><br>She was entertaining herself while I was on...

Oh she talks to me too ! ! !<br>In fact she has done a pretty good job at the whole training thing, she's taught me about three phrases I know exactly what she means <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">

Woo-hoo,&nbsp; got one wall section in place this morning ! ! !<br><img rel="lightbox" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FvJxC6IgfE8/UgkI5fgPSqI/AAAAAAAAAlY/UUHfCdLpI84/w462-h616-no/IMG_20130812_120614.jpg" class="uw xO bbc_img">

Good idea, I hadn't really thought about those as a "base", I'm guessing Liquid Nails would stick to them??

So, here's what I came up with that looks like it will work.&nbsp; And gives me a little more "dead air" behind the wall for insulation purposes.&nbsp; I put the "studs" on 16" centers cause I figured if it was good enough for sticks and bricks it might be good enough for mobile dwelling. <img...

Finally got the ceiling in place.&nbsp; Gonna add some trim later...<br><img rel="lightbox" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CHC5uvFr97E/UgfNfdETA0I/AAAAAAAAAkc/RIVzI1-d41s/w462-h616-no/IMG_20130810_183525.jpg" class="uw xO bbc_img"><br>Yeah the boss is as wore out as I am.&nbsp; And...

<p>Yup, cardboard boxes are very useful.&nbsp; I've actually made an oven and baked a cake and biscuits in one.<br>Line the inside and outside with foil, place four pop cans on end with about 6-8 pieces of well lit charcoal between them and your pan on top of them.&nbsp; Then put the box over...

Looks like it going smoothly.<br>I'm using the foam board, but having to put the first layer in with smaller pieces to fit the body profile.<br>I'm going to try and cover that 3/4" with half inch lighter (more flexible) foam backed poly board. <br>Keep posting the pictures it's looking...

Working on the Phoenix a little at a time...<br>This weekend working on it in the Daniel Boone National Forest...<br><img rel="lightbox" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h0isTUZxKlg/UfRfjDeI8wI/AAAAAAAAAjI/p-RttPC9g6M/w640-h480-no/workin+on+it+in+D+B+Forest.JPG" class="uw xO...

Looks like ya did reallly good!&nbsp; Very comfortable looking.