Lets hope someone gets that reference...
Regardless of my internet dorkiness, much has been accomplished in the world of trailer trashing! Benches have been removed, walls have been exposed, floors have been scraped, and the cat has slept through all of it.
Minor arguments have been had over the level of pure neolithic demolition necessary to remove the paneling and insulation, however for the most part the process has been smooth, resulting in the exposure of nice, shiney, aluminum siding, chock full of holes.
It has also become blatantly obvious that the previous owner's attempts at "refurbishing" involved hiring a group of chimpanzees and equipping them with all the improper tools. There is a literal spoog of caulk located in the most water damaged section, ostensibly to keep more water from coming in. Unfortunately, the placement was so inappropriate and the technique so poor, that they failed miserably.
However, aside from the few leaky spots (such as the corner mentioned above and the pieces directly supporting the roof) the majority of the wood is still in good shape. It will require reinforcement, as the wood staples originally used are doing a poor job of holding everything together, however it doesn't appear as though we will have to re-frame the whole thing. In addition to normal wear and tear, the occult evidence of the accident this trailer was involved in is more obvious in the frame now that the paneling has been removed. A part of me is amazed it has stayed together as long as it has.
All in all, things are coming along nicely. Stay tuned for more pictures of the trailer and funny anecdotes illustrating my lack of patience and inability to laugh at myself!
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