I’m running on about four hours today, but it comes at the end of a long week and weekend of little sleep and lots of work. However, there are a few neat things to report.
Pam
A beautiful grill.Pam got her first bath last Thursday. She looks so clean. I had no idea how fresh her brown carpet would come out. Also, the top bunk has been replaced and cleaned, so shes ready for a sleepover. (This all sounded really dirty. Sorry.)
I rolled her out of the barn to wash her, and before I knew it, one of my parent’s farmhands, Juan, was standing next to me. Juan is from Mexico and I have known him for 15 years, or so. We watch soccer together sometimes. But anyway, he said with a smile, “Nice car! Yours?” After I said yeah, he went over and filled up a bucket of soapy water and was helping me wash Pam before I could say no. He was intense about it. But he kept saying, “Wow, this is cool.”
Post-bath. Juan is actually inside, cleaning the windows, going to town.
So, I appreciated the help. I really did. After her bath, she went into the shop. My Dad and I tried to get the fridge working, to no avail. I think I might need to take it into a RV place for that. But we did manage to solve a few minor problems and create a few new problems. But overall, things are starting to shape up.
I ordered a few things from Go Westy!, an online parts supplier:
- A new antenna, as Pam’s was broken. The new one is supposed to be the best one on the market for VWs.
- A new canvas for the pop-top. Mine has some mold and tares. The new one is made from Hemp and is supposed to be better for wet weather.
- New weather stripping for the roof and passenger window.
So, as soon as that all comes, I should be able to do the first big workday. I’m pretty excited.
Larry Buckles
I spent three days last week watching local sign painter Larry Buckles paint a dragon on the floor of the Monroe High School Gym. I will be publishing a story next week. But here are a few shots:
Buckles, as his friends call him, steps back to take a look at his work.
He spent eight hours a day for two days on his hands and knees working on the mascot.
Buckles is now a Free Soul, a step sideways form the Hell’s Angels.
A look at the completed painting.
Baseball
Go Beavs! I have been ribbing my Duck sports editor all day. I say dynasty.
On Saturday, I shot some sweet Harrisburg Baseball action. They lost the game I shot 11-0. But they did win their first game of the summer season this last week. neat.
Pamcakes!
Buckles!