Sweet Gifts

A lovely rusted aqua painted wagon...with a little spigot for looks.

 

I tend to go through color phases.

 

I don't have a favorite color per se, but I've been in an aqua and rust and galvanized and cream phase for a while.

 

This little rusty aqua wagon was a gift from my oldest son, Ty and his lovely wife, Jania. It's the perfect patina'd vintage object d'art and I just LOVE it! It makes me all happy and smiley.

 

Here's a sampling of the wagon around the studio... enjoy.

 

As a backdrop for Rusty Monkey with a cute little glass crown.

 

Part of my blog header vignette.

That darling baby shoe was a gift from a sweet friend, Barb.

 

Making an appearance in a studio collage.

Abu's Journey Home... the beginning.

 Abu's journey home. August 15, 2015. Yes, this photo was necessary. *wink

Isn't he lovely. He spent the first night outdoors. He is now stored all warm and cozy indoors.

He is in GREAT shape! (and that was just the beginning to the can of worms).

You see, there was a bit of visible, OLD, DRY water damage. Abu lived his life in Eastern Oregon. I DID NOT water test him on purpose. His OLD, DRY water damage may have been from leaks of travels past, but I did not want to tempt fate and cause more.

I've seen other posts online of the ROT and DECAY of a 50-year old trailer. He would go indoors, get torn down and get a new lease on life.

So, I began the disassembly process.

Then....about a week later...


Case in point.

Even though we towed him a little over 3 hours home, on surface streets, two-lane highway, and the freeway, and he towed nicely, he quickly showed me my gut feelings were right.

This is the curb-side leaf spring. ^^^^ All nice and curved and solid.

 

 

This is the street-side leaf spring. ^^^^  Uh oh! A little droopy and out of whack.

 

Poor Abu. Listing just a bit. Anyone else see a resemblance to the old Flintstone's cartoon? The heavy rack of ribs delivery on the one side of Fred's car??? lol

Stay tuned.

Well Wishes and Whatnot - #1

A lovely Mr. Rooster photo taken by me in June of 2012

on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii.

The first of many simple Wednesday posts.

Well Wishes and Whatnot will be a mix of photography, quotes, and other items of interest.

A Short and Sweet break to get us all through the week.

Abu.

Say hello to my little friend.

This is Abu. HE is a 1965 Aladdin Sultan's Castle. All 16' of him is currently being dismantled in preparation for a complete overhaul.

I bought him in August of 2015. He was in really great shape for his age, but I'm a bit retentive and could not just paint him all shiny new and glamp him in to La La Land.

There was a bit of water damage, not a ton, but enough that I KNEW water is the enemy to wood framing. As I began to remove 100's of 1/4" screws, the J-rail, and the skin... my instinct proved correct. It will make for a longer process, but Abu will be happier for it, and I'll feel safer out on the road.

I LOVE that there is a little Aladdin lamp cut-out in under the sink. Many of the vintage trailers had varnished birch paneling. Abu has oak paneling, and although I love the bright and airy look of white painted interiors, I also love the warm feeling of the stained wood. I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there.



This was a HUGE selling point for me... a potty room! Well, more like a teeny-tiny closet, but at least it's not a 5 gallon bucket. Although, that would work too. (blurry photo, but it's a potty, so you get the gist.)

This is the Model 16 SD-6 layout. Just perfectly perfect for a little getaway.

I SO wish I could save this aged decal logo. It says Aladdin Trailer Company, Hillsboro, Oregon.

SWEET!

I'll likely just frame THIS photo and hang it inside.

This is ONE of TWO original labels on the outside. I was able to save one. The other was just too far gone. But, the one I did save, is currently pressed inside one of my HUGE dictionaries between waxed paper and will (hopefully) be able to be re-affixed to the outside after painting.

I have a LONG ways to go bringing this guy back to a lovely glamper state, but it will be worth all the blood, sweat, tears.... and cash.

I've named HIM Abu, after Aladdin's little monkey pal. Guess I have a thing with monkey's, huh?

But, as I was taking him apart, I notice the gimp (the round rubber interior edge molding that fills the gaps between panel seams) is pink. Now if you know me real well, you know I'm NOT really a PINK kind of gal... But.... I'm actually leaning towards a VERY PALE PINK theme for Abu. Ok, boys don't wear pink??? Well, I've seen the phrase, "It's NOT PINK, it's lightish RED!" ha ha....

Ok. Seriously, when I see cotton candy pink and vanilla cream and milk chocolate together... yeah you know. I think it is very soothing and relaxing and light. So.... I've been toying with the name.... Pink Abu. Just a play on the words Peek A Boo.

Pink Abu....Itty, Bitty, Living Space

Stay tuned.