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One lesson learned from the aftermath of the flood was to put everything on wheels in order to shift and store larger items A benefit of that is the shop is quickly able to be reconfigured to suit whatever project I am working on. Workbenches, shelving, tool boxes, even storage totes.

Happy Solstice

I was hoping to get at least a year in it before I had to test it, I got 4 months. in reality, we did not fair as badly as the neighbors, many of whom are still displace and a couple house are damaged beyond repair. That said, while it does flood here, traditionally there are about 10 years...

if it fits, it gets worked on.

5 months later, the majority of the cleanup has been completed. Maybe now I can get back to building bikes, or at least not shoveling dirt every day

In March 2025, we got almost 5 inches of rain in 24 hours resulting in 53 inches of water in my new garage. The result was a really big mess, 4 inches of mud on the floor, 2 destroyed vehicles and and a science project growing in my safe. The cleanup is ongoing, and I the majority of the dirt...

Front door awning got installed today. 1942 Ford truck hood

Building Update. All the inspections have been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. Moving in this weekend. The next project is to build this '41 Ford truck hood into an awning for the front door.

Post build

Cleaning up and making the shop space workable. Also added a gear rack near the front.

Moving and and nesting

Admittedly the focus has been on the living space, so we can get out of the trailer. I am looking forward to getting back to working on bikes and cars.

It has been a while since I posted. We are finishing up the living side of the building and I will soon be able to focus on the shop side of the build

Fair questions 1. The property is is zoned Mixed use and is actually a residential accessory building 2. we are going through the process of changing the used to a non-conforming single family residence. Since there is a severe shortage of housing in the area, the city is actually grateful...

Shop Day