WE GO SLOW

I have seen this phrase drawn in chalk on the rear of the Unschool Bus, and clearly it is true for us as well. Not only will we be driving slowly through life in our new abode, but progress is also slow. The weather is FINALLY bearable that we don't freeze our hands off working. However, while removing seats we realized it was a two-person job - one up top to use the ratchet on the bolt and one below to hold the nut. This, then, demands that the squirreliest of our brood not get into trouble during that time. Impossible! SO, we could only proceed when she was asleep. And let me tell you, that doesn't happen often enough when you are jonesing to toss seats out yer bus!!!

HOWEVER, it was really fun, believe it or not!!! Trying to figure out the torque and angle of the tools I was using (I know very little about tools), the best position to come at it from, how to communicate with your husband when there is a screaming whirrrrr in your ear and a floor between you, how to focus the light in the hands of an antsy 5 year old, how to involve the kids, how filthy bus-riding children are with their candy wrappers and filthy filth filth filth!!!! We have had a few visitors along the way, some help with kid-sitting, some cool ideas thrown at us, some donated goods, and some real good night sleep (R has slept soundly in his bed every nite for almost a week!). The kids are really getting into it and excited to make their space their own.

So the seats are OUT!!! Now what? We have worked out a floor plan based upon the size of this bus and how the space feels and are now prepping to insulate, frame and work out the issues with the heating units. Feel free to come visit and see our progress, play with a baby, hear our ideas, offer advice, etc.

As we go along we will announce what materials we are looking for in case anyone is looking to unload something. Hopefully we can build this bus with mostly recycled goods. JR got a GREAT deal on some bargain lumber today, but for now we are still looking for any left-over 2 x 4's or 2 x 2's, water tanks, 1/4 inch plywood or any old kitchen cabinets. That's it for now! Cheers!! The Rody-O