It's a Blast

With the boys back from rocket camp, we've started on a new project - rocket building. I got out my old rockets to find that the old shock cords and parachutes have deteriorated. Looks like I need to get some replacement parts. Anyway, we started making some new ones. There are three smaller ones...one for each boy.

Collin's

In paint (but not done yet...)

Shane's

Theron bought his own larger rocket called "The Guardian." It's next to his "small" one. The small one is the replacement for the one that disappeared at camp. It's ready for paint, but "the Guardian" has a ways to go.




I got this multi-stager (my first) for the whole family.

I'm looking forward to getting out there and launching soon.



Now, if someone needs a wooden sword, I'm still available for that. Looking for an order. In fact, I'll tell you what, the next three orders over $20, I'll give $10 off.

The Wolf's Den

As promised, I finally have pictures of the headboard that we made while the grandparents were here. Unfortunately, we were so busy making the headboard, that we forgot to document the process. I need to work on that when K isn't around to do it for us. Any way, here are some pictures of the finished product and the room it is in.


Since it is already installed and up against the wall, I tried to get a picture of the back side. I used 1/2 inch plywood and premium grade pine 1X3s. I cut the legs to extend past the bottom to the floor, so we could drill holes to attach it to the bed frame. The top piece goes all the way across both legs. The bottom cross bar fits between the legs. I know its hard to see.

We then covered the front with several layers of fiberfill batting and wrapped it over the top to provide a little cushion and lessen the chance for head bumping. Then we covered it with the heavy blue fabric Theron picked out, and stapled it around the back side. That pretty much did it.



Here are a couple of shots of the made bed and the room it is in - The Wolf's Den. The current occupant doesn't do pictures.