It's that time again. Eric and I stopped in a neighborhood thrift store looking for a bar sink. They didn't have one. The store is super packed and no prices on anything. Eric asked what I needed to complete the new trailer kitchen. I rattled off big pot, small pot, and a kettle. We found those, plus big chip bowl, wire hanging baskets for bread and bananas, a metal container for utensils and a costume for Luk. It all came to only $22. It was so much fun. I've never shopped like that. They have a huge section of tools and bits. Eric likes to poke through so he knew about this fun experience already.
The name Big Cheese seems to be sticking. Eric gave her a bath. When you use a power washer on the seams a fair amount of water went in. It came decently clean.
Working on wiring. The storage box was green with gunk I wasn't sure it would come clean! I was planning to use it as a big tent. Eric has other plans. It's going solar. He's upgrading the moho's system and putting the current panels from the moho on this one. We're putting a tiny kitchen back in, sink with power pump and a two burner propane. The furnace is going back in and we're going to use a cooler. The fridges are too small and don't have ice. We're debating hot water. I think boiling water to wash up is totally reasonable. Mr is trying to create a real rv.
Demo. He loves it. We're going to use the previous owners plan but redo it all because that's easier and we can fine tune some details.
Moving the water tank and creating an outside storage bin.
We're making two permanent beds on each side. This fold out couch was brilliant but the boys will need it to go all the way as they grow so out it comes. Jia will have to squish in with us.
We delivered the kids old green car to Shannon and Ken for Silas and then motored into Victoria to pick up a new rv mattress. Someone was selling it still in the plastic for $200. Rv queens are smaller.
I have been shopping in Marketplace looking for bits and pieces for the inside. I found an old gutted TV cabinet that was the right size for my kitchen. We went yesterday to look. The doors hinge out so that will be great for the tiny space. $20. However, the place was a SERIOUS hoarding situation. Wild. We found a folding table in the mile high cramped space. She said everything was for sale but then started pointing out all the stuff she wants to keep. I feel much better about our own hoarding situation. Haha.
We're not keen to take the moho on long trips off island. Old motor and the price of gas. So the Big Cheese is going to offer up some great road trips!
We're camping with Penny and Brad this weekend at Qualicum Falls. I love it there. Really looking forward to some down time. We shopped and packed yesterday. Jessica is coming for the dogs so today we just need to clean house for her.
Monday is Vic General for Kai's cardiology appt. Tuesday back to Victoria for my eye appt about the spot in my eye. Wednesday to Vancouver. Thursday to Children's for Luk. 10 appointments in 5 hours. Phew. We'll be home late. Friday is Luk's Birthday. Next Saturday I will be on the couch. All day.
