Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 RV saga... So...the new cabinet is wide open...wich I like. Shanley went to buy supplies for electrical, and picked up two organizers I asked for. Problem is...the wide one is too tall and won't slide under the sink. The good thing is it DOES fit in my closet and takes away two boxes I had for hats and shoes!:hugging: I will get a short/wide organizer for under the sink...and this smaller, but big enough for skillets/pans one DOES fit under, just beside the sink! Things are looking up! Should be finished today with the cabinet hook up! :fingers_crossed::fingers_crossed::fingers_crossed::fingers_crossed::fingers_crossed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 I've only had to plug my ears a couple of times, about the amount of wire used for the small space! Could he cut and trace and rewire...yes. BUT why??? I told him to tuck it in the small cabinet/cover he will make to protect water inlets...and call it good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Well, spoke too soon. He is putting up a juction box! Guess he is gonna trace and rewire, and get rid of a foot or two of 'too much wire'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Sheridan Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Pay no attention to the lights turning off when you turn on the sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I see that he's a contortionist too, as well, and also ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Lookin good Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I enjoy watching a craftsman at work. It seems there are so few of them, these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 11 hours ago, Buckshot Sheridan said: Pay no attention to the lights turning off when you turn on the sink. Oh my word!!! Ask him about my wanting ceiling fans at the cabin!!! He put in the one fan, turned it on...and because of the 3 way wireing, the other fan came on...spinning really fast and the light was flashing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 11 hours ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: I see that he's a contortionist too, as well, and also ..... Part of his 'Marine vocabulary' that was used was due to the fact he CAN'T work in small spaces anymore!! His 5' 11" frame just doesn't fit well...and he used to only weigh 135lbs!!! Yup..22 years ago he was a 29" waist... Now he is 200lbs and a 38" waist. He likes my cookin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said: Lookin good Sue I picked the stuff, he is the master bringing it together!!! It would not look near as nice had I helped!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, bgavin said: I enjoy watching a craftsman at work. It seems there are so few of them, these days. Right? Seems there are few younger gen that can do this. They say "I'll pay someone" Problem is, all the someones are retireing ir passing on. I learned 2 years ago not to take ANY trade for granted. When daddy passed, he specificly told me that I could NOT write his date of death on his side of the headstone in SHARPIE! I almost had to!!! There is only ONE man in the whole 4 Corners area that chissels the headstones. I was able to get it done that 1st half. He only goes out in Spring and again in Fall. I told my friends to start calling when their mom died. Yup...next Spring is when they can have their mom's date in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Woot-woot. 14 more days!!! Shanley ROCKS. My floor is major reinforced...nice new flooring, cabinet and butcher block top, new stove top...and tonight he finished up by reconfiguring the plumbing to fit the new cabinet...and put in flooring to cover holes to make it less appealing to the mousies!!! So...this week while he is at work, I am cleaning, organizing and getting list for extras we need. Next week I will load ammo and check/clean guns. 2 weeks to the day, we will be headed West! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 You ought to do a local shakedown trip. That way if anything needs adjusting you're home and have all his tools. Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 It's been my experience that things stored under the kitchen sink will move around and knock the sink plumbing loose while towing. Keep this in mind when putting things under there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Badlands Bob #61228 said: It's been my experience that things stored under the kitchen sink will move around and knock the sink plumbing loose while towing. Keep this in mind when putting things under there. Yes , we will secure the bins. After 5 years of at least 8 trips a year, this old girl was ready for her 'fix'. This cabinet actually allows for containers, where the old cabinet was just loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Kudos to your man for his fine craftsmanship. There is great satisfaction in a job well done. Even greater satisfaction when that reinforced floor holds up properly for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, bgavin said: Kudos to your man for his fine craftsmanship. There is great satisfaction in a job well done. Even greater satisfaction when that reinforced floor holds up properly for years to come. Yes! It takes him a bit longer, but the job is done right!!! I am going to enjoy this 5th wheel untill the walls leave the frame!!!! Many, many good years ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Which make/model did you settle on? Using an articulating bed hitch or ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, bgavin said: Which make/model did you settle on? Using an articulating bed hitch or ?? This was one of 6 that were on sale at local RV Sales in Moriarty. Long time family owned, and great folks. Anyway...I liked 3... One was too heavy, one was bought before Shanley made it over from work...and this one, I sat in the doorway STINKEYEING anyone who dared come near. This is a Keystone Loredo. Lightweight. 33' (actual 37') We were using a goose neck, as that is what our Chevy already had. But...it can be hard on 5th wheels, so went with 5th wheel system. This one has a base that pops on the goose neck ball...it wiggles as needed while driving...guess I need to learn more about my hitch system! The selling point was the price, the openess of the rig in both the up and downstairs, and price!!! We did not worry about the sun fade, it will happen where we live... The interior was a nice mix of not too girly, not too blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Photo from our spot at BASF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 "Next week I will reload and clean/check guns" My god, I hope the boy appreciates what a wonderful gal you are. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 27 minutes ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said: "Next week I will reload and clean/check guns" My god, I hope the boy appreciates what a wonderful gal you are. Imis We met at 12 years old. Went our seperate ways at 18... Reconnected at 35 and started our lives on 2nd marriages. I tell ya, we DO appreciate each other....greatly!! I had him teach me early on, how to load, cast, clean guns, ect. He worked all day, and I had left the work force and had time. So I would go outside in the garage and cast...load shotty and cartridges...get everything packed and ready. He worked and supported the household...I did the fun stuff. I will say this...I asked him how to load the lubisizer with wax...he always did it, and I kinda watched...but he never SHOWED me. One day, my casts were not getting fully 'ringed'...it was running out of wax. So...I took of the top lid, took the wax and heated it in the micro, and poured it in the pipe... And after I put the lid back on, I started turning...waiting to feel the pressure of the wax...but it kept turning...for a while. Then it was super hard to turn...then impossible. When Shanley got home, I explained what happened and what I did... His face turned white... I had poured the wax on TOP of the plunger!!!@ Did not realize it needed to come out. It took him hours to get all that wax out of those crevases!!! He doesn't hesitate to show me things, anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: We met at 12 years old. Went our seperate ways at 18... Reconnected at 35 and started our lives on 2nd marriages. I tell ya, we DO appreciate each other....greatly!! I had him teach me early on, how to load, cast, clean guns, ect. He worked all day, and I had left the work force and had time. So I would go outside in the garage and cast...load shotty and cartridges...get everything packed and ready. He worked and supported the household...I did the fun stuff. I will say this...I asked him how to load the lubisizer with wax...he always did it, and I kinda watched...but he never SHOWED me. One day, my casts were not getting fully 'ringed'...it was running out of wax. So...I took of the top lid, took the wax and heated it in the micro, and poured it in the pipe... And after I put the lid back on, I started turning...waiting to feel the pressure of the wax...but it kept turning...for a while. Then it was super hard to turn...then impossible. When Shanley got home, I explained what happened and what I did... His face turned white... I had poured the wax on TOP of the plunger!!!@ Did not realize it needed to come out. It took him hours to get all that wax out of those crevases!!! He doesn't hesitate to show me things, anymore! ......... that orta learn him ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 37 minutes ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: ......... that orta learn him ....... I believe so!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 your an abnormality , although ive met a couple couples over the years , i commend you on getting it right , im still working on it but we are doing better at it in retirement than we ever could when working and raising kids , i will add quickly we did well raising our kids - now working on the grandkids im also going to compliment you both on the camper improvements , seems like im always having to fix something in our motorhome and nuthin ever goes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 8 hours ago, watab kid said: your an abnormality , although ive met a couple couples over the years , i commend you on getting it right , im still working on it but we are doing better at it in retirement than we ever could when working and raising kids , i will add quickly we did well raising our kids - now working on the grandkids im also going to compliment you both on the camper improvements , seems like im always having to fix something in our motorhome and nuthin ever goes well Oh my....well, don't rush ANYTHING, and it will all come together!!! This has been our biggest fix in the 5+ years we have had the 5th wheel. Counting our blessings!!! And OH BOY have I screwed up in 22 years, and he has had times of needing a helmet...but all in all, we are a pretty good fit. Out of 6 kids, we should have 1 that will care for us someday. And 9 living grandchildren....2 are with us (and their mom), so life is interesting. We do still like each other, and are looking at retirement, and life at the cabin!!! You are right, the Dr. said I'm "wired wierd"...so I will accept abnormal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 12 hours ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said: Oh my....well, don't rush ANYTHING, and it will all come together!!! This has been our biggest fix in the 5+ years we have had the 5th wheel. Counting our blessings!!! And OH BOY have I screwed up in 22 years, and he has had times of needing a helmet...but all in all, we are a pretty good fit. Out of 6 kids, we should have 1 that will care for us someday. And 9 living grandchildren....2 are with us (and their mom), so life is interesting. We do still like each other, and are looking at retirement, and life at the cabin!!! You are right, the Dr. said I'm "wired wierd"...so I will accept abnormal!!! it was intended as a compliment to you as a couple and hope it came off that way , i dont in any way think your weird - id use admirable first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 yep .... admirably weird ........ that's our Miss Sue ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 8 hours ago, watab kid said: it was intended as a compliment to you as a couple and hope it came off that way , i dont in any way think your weird - id use admirable first Oh sweetie...I own WIERD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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