Renovations Galore

It seems that we just got home and now we are ready to go again. This summer has passed soooooo fast. Susan and I just shake our heads and comment on where has the time gone. Many things have been accomplished opting not to travel but stay home instead. 

For those that don't know we live in a park model in the summer and a fifth wheel in the winter. The park model is in a campground so yes we camp (if that's what you call it) 24/7, 365 days of the year.

Summer Home

Winter Home

This summer was about renovating the park model. We bought it new 8 years ago and thought it needed to be brought into the 21st century. So ripping down, tearing apart, throwing out, along with new paint, floors, cabinets, sink, countertop, and much more was on the agenda. 

Before we could start inside I had to do some electrical stuff outside. Oh how I hate electrical stuff. It wasn't to difficult thank goodness. Running some new coaxial cables plus relocating some electrical outlets. Easier done from the outside. 

This took a couple days

The inside was oak trim with a taupe panel. We wanted something more modern and bright. We opted for white trim and very soft yellow walls.

Before

After

The kitchen is what took most the time. Again we opted to carry the paint colours throughout white trim soft yellow walls. We added new upper and lower cabinets, new sink, new countertop, and new floor.

Before
yes that's me doing a balancing act
...not my best side

During

Almost finished

Before I could put the lower cabinets in I had to rip out the old ones, lay the lament flooring, reroute some water lines, and redirect a propane line.

New lament flooring

The final push was on. In order to carry the lament flooring throughout the house we had to sleep in the kitchen for a few days. That was fun. Morning coffee has never been so close.

Lulu loved it
...she didn't want to get out of bed

Five months later we are done...for now. A few things have to wait until next summer. I just ran out of steam. 

During all these renovations I took on a summer job. It started when a neighbour couldn't cut her lawn so I told her "don't worry I will look after it". Well, word got around and before I knew it one lawn lead to two, two lead to five, and the next thing I knew I was cutting 25 lawns every Thursday and Friday. If I didn't enjoy cutting lawns I wouldn't have done it. Through the whole summer and hundreds of cut lawns later I had only one client complaint...and that was from a guy who said I was making his lawn look too good. Now he says that he has to buy a new trailer to go along with the great looking lawn. I just laughed and said thanks.

We are now down to the last few weeks before leaving and it's time to get the rig (Cyclone toy hauler). We took it to the dealer ( a 4 hour drive north) in the spring for some warranty work. So a few weeks ago away we go. Upon inspection they had not completed a few minor things. While I stayed with the rig Susan went exploring. That is always dangerous. All I'm going to say right now is the Cylcone is still at the dealers and we are back home. Stay tuned.