The time it takes to take all the previous owner's silicone off cannot be measured. Or the time it takes to take out or grind out all the staples, the joining of choice by the trailer maker. Hours of dissolving the gunk, then scraping it off with steel wool. That has been my job, while Wayne gets the glamour gigs! He gets to build new cabinets, run the wiring, install the lights and the gas stove, rebuild the bed frames, the seats, the closet, repaint the siding and the roof, all the fun stuff. But finally we're able to have lunch in the Scotty, in the warmth of the heater! That's a big change from the temperature in the shop we're working in, in the mornings I can see my breath. Long johns and work boots are my friends!

This last week we got the siding and roof on, and all the windows installed. We put the trim that joins sides to top on, and in the process used over $200. worth of stainless steel screws. And it looks amazing! We still have the finishing stuff to do, hook up the wiring and the running lights, and some cabinet finishing to do inside. Also need to get a faucet and hook up the pump for that. But we're close, so close!