Workshop and Rockintom - A Meeting of the Minds!

[rockintom]

Well it happened. We had a super-nice visit and lunch at Chris and Debra's yesterday. We got to see the "Beast" and Chris' workshop! You wouldn't believe this place. Unbelievable. What fun.

Then Chris came over and visited us in the "Journey" today. We did major inspections on both units. Gave each other ideas on more things to spend our money on!(that we don't have) We have decided that we are very expensive to be around each other.

Chris has promised to post a pic or two soon, so stay tuned.

[rockintom]

Well it happened. We had a super-nice visit and lunch at Chris and Debra's yesterday. We got to see the "Beast" and Chris' workshop! You wouldn't believe this place. Unbelievable. What fun.

Then Chris came over and visited us in the "Journey" today. We did major inspections on both units. Gave each other ideas on more things to spend our money on!(that we don't have) We have decided that we are very expensive to be around each other.

Chris has promised to post a pic or two soon, so stay tuned.

[Workshop]

Well as you know Rockintom and Donna came for a visit. Boy was I nervous. Not everyday a visit like this happens to us.

Enjoyed lunch together followed by a very nice visit. Don't know if Donna and Tom have ever met a stranger. They made us feel like long lost friends. Well at least until Tom mentioned that it was inspection time. Donna gave him one of those looks and rolled her eyes. Tom had one of those grins.

I had gathered all the inspection items he requested in a prior e-mail and had those available at a table set up near the Excel. The only thing missing was the MD 20 20. Thought if we would be on the roof, didn't want that to be a problem. He said since it was near ˜Happy Hour' and being on ˜Vacation' that the roof was out but the undercarriage was still on the list. I brought over the wine we had at lunch hoping it would make the inspection go easier. He did seem to be grinning a lot. Not sure if it was the wine or he was ˜really enjoying' this moment.

He thought the inspection was going well, after four pages of notes I took the clipboard away. He then requested a ladder, which wasn't on the list he had requested, and I said ˜I don't own a ladder' (think he knew I lied). Before I could say anything else, he had a set of binoculars' and was looking at my sealant and gutter trim. Boy, did he come prepared.

When all was said and done, we had a ˜Grand Time'. It was a lot of fun and we learned from each other. What more could one ask for out of life. Tom was able to answer some questions I had between my unit and the more current models. Better able now to understand some of the differences in model years. Tom has a lot of knowledge to pass along, wish there was more time. Yes, we do have expensive taste and wouldn't do well shopping together.

Sunday was spent with Donna and Tom at their Excel. No clipboard or photos. Donna said we had to behave or no lunch. Had another exciting visit and overstayed I'm sure. You can tell they take great pride in their Excel and enjoy the life they live.

Thanks Donna and Rockin.

Chris

[LarryGodby]

Tom,

You need to get out from under those rigs and put some color in those legs.

Chris,

I am glad you passed inspection with only minor hits, Tom was probably goin easy on you. Next year will be an inspection and test with written essay questions.

I needed an inspection this year but I guess he figures he would rather be in FL instead of CO this time of year. The lighweight.

[MakinSmoke]

TREmendous report. Great pics. Thanks for sharing all the fun. Tom, have you changed pants size recently? Those cutoffs are a little drooooooopy.

[Still Working "NOT"]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MakinSmoke:
TREmendous report. Great pics. Thanks for sharing all the fun. Tom, have you changed pants size recently? Those cutoffs are a little drooooooopy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I hope they don't fall. That's why I keep my figure the way it is.

[clspds]

Chris,

Great pics. You sure know how to get top marks.

[MakinSmoke]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">That's why I keep my figure the way it is </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Still, your pants won't fall off, you wear overalls.

[rockintom]

OMG Chris,
Not only are you super talented in the shop, your camera, computer skills, and BS stand real tall! I almost p*** my pants on reading some of these. Love it.! We DID have fun. It was really worth going out of our way to visit you guys too. Great time!

BTW My legs are gorgeous! Chris color touched the photos a bit much to give that "sterile" look!

And my waist....errr aaahh, it's the same size I wore in high school......I just were my pants about 6 inch lower now. I think it's the style!

Happy ol' rockin'

[Workshop]

Yes, I did some color correction. I was blushing so much I had to take some of the redness out.

The one photo I wanted to post and the DW won't let me was when Rockin' was inspecting the inside. With the Topic on the leaking 'P-trap' still current, he wanted to check mine out. OMG....he is a plumber. Where are those overall when you need them.

If I had a build like Tom's, I won't work out either. But I sure would consider overalls when I'm a plumbin.

[rockintom]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Workshop:
Yes, I did some color correction. I was blushing so much I had to take some of the redness out.

The one photo I wanted to post and the DW won't let me was when Rockin' was inspecting the inside. With the Topic on the leaking 'P-trap' still current, he wanted to check mine out. OMG....he is a plumber. Where are those overall when you need them.

If I had a build like Tom's, I won't work out either. But I sure would consider overalls when I'm a plumbin. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Chris,

Back home we referred to that as "crack-a-toe-a"

[Still Working "NOT"]

See I ai'nt as dumb as I look. I just have a hard time proving it.

[D and J]

great post and pictures! makes me feel like i was there!

The one with Tom and the binoculars had me LMAO!