Considering how I normally plow full speed ahead with new interests, usually abandoning rational thought, it is crazy to realize that we’ve had the Airstream for nearly half a year without drilling out any rivets. Something deep inside my brain told me that even with a solid plan and a lot of motivation we still needed to wait until we locked down a permanent and proper work space before tearing into it (see previous post). Basically my more adult inner self was saying “don’t be an idiot!” During this waiting period I’ve had a good chance to do a lot of homework and planning for what will be the largest and most ambitious project I’ve ever taken on (mostly) solo. I have a good idea of what we are going for and how to get there but despite months of preparation and planning I’m pretty sure that the key will be to remain flexible to unexpected challenges along the way. This has been and will continue to be an exercise in patience for sure.
Although we haven’t officially broken ground on the Airstream itself, a lot of behind the scenes work has been done. Navigating the whole process of buying a house and moving was a big to-do that can be checked off. Jessie starting graduate school and switching up her normal work schedule was another large and looming unknown on the horizon. But now that she is nearly finished with her first semester (summer), we are starting to get a feel for the new normal.
For now the focus has shifted toward settling into the new house. Before tearing into the Airstream I am trying to lay the foundation by working on a bit of house stuff that might seem completely unrelated. But to me it is all part of the same big project. Plus, I figure it will be good experience for the renovation. Sounds kind of strange that the house is my practice for the trailer!
So the next few posts will most likely document sub-par DIY home projects. Sorry, you will have to wait a little longer for juicy Airstream project stuff.