Last night we went and picked up the Land Rover from the trimmings guy. We located him via the Landie community as he makes the canvas hoods for people's old soft top cars. It took him two days to do and we felt like we were waiting for Christmas!
I mean, it's one thing to actually build the frame - a huge undertaking by Jamie - but without the canvas, it was nothing!
Now we have a lot more to do. So much! It's pretty overwhelming.
- Instal the diesel heater
- Build the interior cupboard
- Do the 12v system
- Figure out how to attach jerry cans for extra fuel (probably anchor tracks)
- Find a box to attach to the door at the back for extra storage
- Clad the left hand side wall
And on it goes. We've only got a month to go. However, we might have to delay our trip - Dad's fallen ill again. I can barely talk about it without crying. There's no way we will leave until we know he's okay. If we delay the camper going on the boat, we also buy ourselves a little more time - and who knows, Jamie might even add a 200TDI. So we're trying to see the bright side here.
With Love,
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It looks beautiful.
I hope your dad gets well soon so you could travel again.
💗💗💗💗
It's looking so homey already; can't wait to see the interior done. You guys should put those jery cans o the top ala trophy rally 🤣
Praying for your dad. He's though and gonna be alright I'm sure
Thanks mate
I'm super worried
Nah too much wait in pop top hinges .. oh I have a surprise for you, was thinking about you as I put it on
A surprise? gimme gmme gimmmenebeeeee
Oh yissssssssss!
If i find i'm gonna send you the team brazil from the time the rally entered the amazon forest. Have you seen that? Those guys going deep deep into the mud using those old sausage tires and beating the fuck outta the poor landies.
no, haven't seen it!
Damn, couldn't find that on Youtube in English, but it's the 1989 Camel Trophy - Amazon
Oh wow, you really are on the brink of embarking on this epic journey.
Best wishes for your dad! I hope he gets better soon.
It's like waiting for Christmas, so very exciting. You guys have done some job on your Land Rover, it looks great and with all yet to do, when it's done you folks will have many of the luxuries of home, but on wheels.
I hope you can do what you have been planning, but when it comes to our parents, they will always make it to the top of the list. I hope your Dad's health improves and he gets back to feeling like himself very quickly.
Jamie is one talented dude!
Thanks lovely,this means a lot. Love my Hive mates who offer words of support.
Oy... Behind every man there's a talented woman. I mean, colours and soft furnishings don't choose themselves!
You've got that right, @farm-mom reminds me of that quite often😁 .
Sorry to hear about your dad. I sure hope he gets well again soon. The black screen does look much better.
I don't see why the guy thought the white would look better, this looks great!
Sorry to hear about your dad. He beat it last time, he'll do it this time too.
I hope so, but what will be will be. Super worried. Xx
I know, what an idiot!
It looks awesome 😎
Up to the next tasks 😁
Have a lovely weekend!
You too!
Thanks a lot 😊
❤️dad
🚌 looks great!
Hugs from Portugal
Been thinking of you are your Dad. When they are sick all the time it's hard to live with.
Yeah, it's rough. It's hard to see those you love being sick.
In a way I am (more) at peace, now he's not around anymore. Although I still see him in all the birds around me, especially the cute little ones.
Sending love!
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for your dad's wellbeing.
The camper van looks great.
Thanks lovely, I appreciate that
Coming on nicely. Sending reiki vibes to you old man 🙏🏽
Thanks so much, he needs them..
Anytime, it's my field 🙏🏼
It looks cool! Happy travels when you’re ready 💙
Thanks! You'll be sure to read about it right here!