tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.comments2018-10-02T04:06:41.236-04:00Alligator TeardropAmelia Sauterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17024701477570794644noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-45057252447358418432014-03-28T17:38:27.270-04:002014-03-28T17:38:27.270-04:00Round is wrong. WRONG! Really, who designed round ...Round is wrong. WRONG! Really, who designed round storage? <br /><br /> History reminder lessen on Round Storage: In more ancient times Round storage items like Amphora stacked and mingled nicely in the holds of sailing ships. Being a woodworker & drinker of fine spirits yourself" 'one should certainly know about the Cooper - Barrel Maker and how important those are:-) NormAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-4875037718181310112014-03-25T20:03:00.331-04:002014-03-25T20:03:00.331-04:00Great story. Very funny. Sorry it ended.
Th...Great story. Very funny. Sorry it ended. <br />Thanks and good luck.<br />Greg. New teardrop builder.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971380016528967371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-21107151047634762672014-01-28T18:43:25.351-05:002014-01-28T18:43:25.351-05:00Hello Leah and Amelia. This is Christina from the ...Hello Leah and Amelia. This is Christina from the Tiny Yellow Teardrop blog. I would love to do a featured teardrop post for my blog on your build, blog and camping adventures. Would I be able to send you a few questions? Thanks!tinyyellowteardrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146256337115269302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-33818553409262317692013-08-04T22:31:44.653-04:002013-08-04T22:31:44.653-04:00Hey,
Thanks for showing this. I will need to do m...Hey,<br />Thanks for showing this. I will need to do mine soon. Thankfully I had it done before the first road trip this year so I have a little while.<br /><br />ToddToddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084776778987451806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-84368949414046542322013-08-03T19:55:19.454-04:002013-08-03T19:55:19.454-04:00Oh, my! I just googled jobby, because I thought it...Oh, my! I just googled jobby, because I thought it sounded like some Australian thingie, like a doohickey or thingamajig. <br /><br />But, this is what I got from Urban Dictionary:<br /><br />Jobby <br /><br />A Scots term for the brownish substance excreted from ones anus when the bowels are full or after a spicy cuisine. <br />Also the term for something that is disapproved of/ rubbish.<br />"Who left that stinkin jobby in er" <br />"I canny flush 'is jobby away it's jist floatin 'er" <br />"The TV is pure jobby tonight" <br />"Keep yir jobby to yerself" <br />"Away and jobby yer pants ya big jobby-bum" <br />"Ma jobby wis jobby, i need another" <br />"that curry was jobby"<br /><br />Anything that makes backing up easier is a good jobby!<br /><br />hehehe<br /><br />-LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394012140116575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-34591204882542133972013-08-03T19:53:39.331-04:002013-08-03T19:53:39.331-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394012140116575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-46925582502223143252013-07-28T10:30:38.182-04:002013-07-28T10:30:38.182-04:00I have a little two wheeled jobby with a ball for ...I have a little two wheeled jobby with a ball for the trailer. We unhook from the truck, and use this nifty thing to back up...it's sweet!SassyLassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033633096786414267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-14937105411571344272013-06-21T10:50:44.354-04:002013-06-21T10:50:44.354-04:00Leah,
Sorry the hatch is proving to be a bigger pr...Leah,<br />Sorry the hatch is proving to be a bigger problem. <br />I am sure the 'next' hatch will work even better; sounds like you've learned what you need to do to make it work even better. <br /><br />Best of luck.<br /><br />ToddToddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084776778987451806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-77030065496656099732013-06-10T21:18:12.888-04:002013-06-10T21:18:12.888-04:00Leah,
Thanks for the reply! I love that you used ...Leah,<br />Thanks for the reply! I love that you used the mat as a shelf in the truck! Great thinking. I am going to ponder this a bit and decide on how to move forward. May go with the rug just because it should be a bit easier to transport; at least that's what I'm thinking.<br /><br />Best,<br />ToddToddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084776778987451806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-31705018421535216112013-06-10T21:06:43.818-04:002013-06-10T21:06:43.818-04:00We tow the teardrop with a truck so the wooden mat...We tow the teardrop with a truck so the wooden mats get stored in the back of the truck (truck has a cap). The large mat is designed to be a shelf in the back of the truck that spans the width and slides in, that way there's more room to the store things, not to mention better access to the things we really need -- like the cooler!<br /><br />If you don't have a truck another place to store them would be on the tongue of the trailer either lying flat or standing up against the front of the trailer.<br /><br />A roll up rug will certainly do the trick and pack a lot lighter than wooden mats. We have a rug that folds up as well, it's really a great way to define and expand your outdoor camping space. <br /><br />My next design for wooden mats would fold in on themselves accordion-style with hinges. <br /><br />LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394012140116575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-33852651663874551112013-06-10T20:47:33.836-04:002013-06-10T20:47:33.836-04:00Thanks, Todd! I know that George Carlin rant. I al...Thanks, Todd! I know that George Carlin rant. I always enjoyed his smart, no-nonsense comedy.<br /> <br />Enjoy the restoration of the trailer and the fruits of your labor!<br /><br />LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394012140116575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-9367819531156142302013-05-14T12:17:06.505-04:002013-05-14T12:17:06.505-04:00Leah,
Really impressed with your craftsmanship on ...Leah,<br />Really impressed with your craftsmanship on the Alligator teardrop! I especially like the drawer and cabinet fronts you made. Very unique.<br /><br />I also like the wooden 'mats' you made to keep out sand. I had a question for you; where do you store them while traveling? I was considering making something similar to yours, but am leaning toward cheap outdoor carpet because it can be rolled and stowed easily.<br /><br />Thoughts?<br /><br />By the way, I'm restoring and renovating a 1947 Torette Teardrop Trailer. I can't wait to start using it like you guys!<br /><br />Best wishes!Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084776778987451806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-34348237760003433822013-05-13T21:40:43.219-04:002013-05-13T21:40:43.219-04:00Leah,
I've enjoyed reading your blog and feel ...Leah,<br />I've enjoyed reading your blog and feel like you are describing much of what I'm 'feeling' right now. Stuff...stuff and more stuff. I'm sure you've seen the George Carlin rant on stuff. If not, check it out on Youtube. I just wanted to tell you that I really like your style and appreciate the blog. I'm restoring/renovating a 1947 Tourette Teardrop Trailer. I dream of traveling and living simply in it. My dreams are going to start coming true this summer; I'm almost done!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />ToddToddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084776778987451806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-27340459126998296782013-02-21T15:08:56.282-05:002013-02-21T15:08:56.282-05:00Enjoy reading your posts. You'd have loved a b...Enjoy reading your posts. You'd have loved a bar in Manhattan in the '80s called The Cotton Patch. It was going for the country thing and served a cocktail with some ridiculous name in a Ball jar. Common now, perhaps, but unique back then. If you get a sec, check out my new blog, Trending Toward Tiny Retirement at http://www.trendingtiny.com. I'm heading to a teardrop gathering in Palatka, FL, next weekend and will be posting pictures.<br />Dawn in St. AugustineDawn Langtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144178420069492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-73572272958368305182013-02-04T16:40:51.017-05:002013-02-04T16:40:51.017-05:00So true! You can literally pick it up and put it ...So true! You can literally pick it up and put it in place. <br /><br />Small is good.<br /><br />-LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394012140116575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-62278575263125901302013-02-03T14:36:37.008-05:002013-02-03T14:36:37.008-05:00The thing I loved about my teardrop is that I DIDN...The thing I loved about my teardrop is that I DIDN'T have to back it up. All we did was get it close, unhitch and roll it into place. It was AWESOME!Laura Moncurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282508625104840638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-42442467364139827812013-01-09T17:19:18.065-05:002013-01-09T17:19:18.065-05:00We just saw the headlines. We'll be on the loo...We just saw the headlines. We'll be on the lookout!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394012140116575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-32450995504296850662013-01-08T11:11:37.556-05:002013-01-08T11:11:37.556-05:00You are following the path of Mary Lee, the great ...You are following the path of Mary Lee, the great white shark. She arrived in Jacksonville Beach from New England yesterday. https://www.facebook.com/OCEARCHDawn Langtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144178420069492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-76714642686289240922012-10-31T19:45:04.636-04:002012-10-31T19:45:04.636-04:00Damn, I have been a lazy blogger!
I ended up not ...Damn, I have been a lazy blogger!<br /><br />I ended up not putting an aluminum strip over the hatch hinge, instead I taped over the entire hinge with heavy duty insulation tape that I got at Home Depot. It worked, for a while, then it leaked again.<br /><br />New plan is to use Z channel. <br /><br />What the problem is is that I initially cut the hinge too short, I cut it to 5', which is the hatch width. That was wrong, I needed to leave a 1-2" overhang on each side for the water to drain away, kinda like gutters on a house.<br /><br />This problem is a hard one to remedy without taking the entire hatch off and installing the correct length of hinge. I have to admit I like the challenge of trying to fix it. <br /><br />So, what you have to do (if you haven't already) is figure out how to guide water away from the hinge, AND away from the sides, mine drips in from the left side. <br /><br />Z channel is shaped like a Z, I found some in the gutter section at HD in 12' lengths. Enough for two! So, the new plan is to cut a 5'3" piece and place over the hinge with a 1-1/2" overhang on each side.<br /><br />I'm going to post a pic on the blog of the Z channel.<br /><br />Happy Camping! (even with a leak!)<br /><br />LeahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394012140116575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-53969964139430685252012-09-14T08:19:38.264-04:002012-09-14T08:19:38.264-04:00We booked one for October. Can't wait! I love ...We booked one for October. Can't wait! I love tiny houses too!Cheilitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096440945318208716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-70811254069241927992012-06-19T12:48:56.703-04:002012-06-19T12:48:56.703-04:00Did your adjustments work? I have a hatch leak on ...Did your adjustments work? I have a hatch leak on my teardrop and all the weatherstripping in the world hasn't fixed it. :(Laura Moncurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282508625104840638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-7610121439276237372012-05-23T14:21:33.108-04:002012-05-23T14:21:33.108-04:00We are heading to Anastasia SP Friday for just one...We are heading to Anastasia SP Friday for just one night, hoping to be in and out before the serious Memorial Dayers arrive.Dawn Langtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144178420069492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-86996941844487772912012-05-16T21:03:00.737-04:002012-05-16T21:03:00.737-04:00Thanks! Hoping to get back to St. Augustine this J...Thanks! Hoping to get back to St. Augustine this January...fingers crossed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394012140116575209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-57666763884547804872012-04-30T21:53:27.881-04:002012-04-30T21:53:27.881-04:00Love your blog! I just stumbled on it in my curren...Love your blog! I just stumbled on it in my current quest for the perfect teardrop. I live in St. Augustine and go to Island Bike all the time. Glad you found Jim. He helped me rebuild a 1969 Robin Hood 3 speed bike, plus advise me on my road bike as well. Enjoy your travels.Dawn Langtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144178420069492041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5580563996184283367.post-64061326879614399512012-01-18T17:30:37.156-05:002012-01-18T17:30:37.156-05:00I love that you're writing songs! How cool is ...I love that you're writing songs! How cool is that? Sounds like a super peaceful, relaxing trip, complete with all the 411 on Facebook! Sign me up!Muffintopmommyhttp://www.muffintopmommy.comnoreply@blogger.com