The 3rd project is the basement. Apparently we had a water leak somewhere, when we returned home from vacation, we found mushrooms growing in the carpet downstairs. We had to strip the walls down to the frame (in about half of the basement) and the carpet had to be torn up and destroyed, to get all the mold and mushrooms out. We found a crack in the foundation cement and a crack across the floor of the basement (again cement). We have now fixed those cracks and applied sealer to the cement walls. There were 2 layers of stuff on the walls, the top layer was tongue and groove wood, the second layer was paneling. What a mess, the but no more mold or mushrooms.
We wear mask and eye protection when working in these conditions, but he seems to be having some respiratory problems, cough, wheezing, and is now on medication for that ( they are not sure if it is from the mold).
This has been a real team effort. We learn as we go. Life is good.

The 2nd project that came along this last summer was repairs on his motorcycle. We took our bikes in for new tires. With his bike, they found so many things wrong with it, he could not ride it home. They said take it home to "die". Vacation was 2 weeks away, and there was very little time to work on his bike. We did try, but we kept finding one problem after another that needed repair. We have most of the parts we need to get this bike up and running. We work on it 2 or 3 hours at a time here and there. ( that is way he purchased another bike before the vacation trip)

Home projects......

We have 3 different projects going on in our home. First we started remodeling the bathroom on the second floor last May(2009), and is not usable yet! (we use the bathroom on the 3rd floor on the other side of the house, so many stairs) We spent most of last Saturday working on the bathroom. When we started this we stripped the bathroom to bear walls, we are almost at the point of starting with the tile on the walls, and floor...I have taken pictures every step of the way. He is great with this type of thing, just takes time.

We have done several trips this year, from one day to 3 weeks. The 3 weeks was approx 3900 miles. Day trips usually 200 to 300 miles. Jay did get a different bike, it is so much more reliable and fun for him to ride. We also purchased a very small camp trailer to take with us on our travels.
I am still on my own bike, and follow along. We have cb's, with microphones and speakers in our helmets. Makes it much easier to let the other know when we need to stop, or if we have made a wrong turn. Jay also has a gps on his bike, but I am not very trusting of it sometimes....sends us in directions that take longer to get to same destination.
With the weather turning colder, not many rides planned. But will update on other activities as we go along.

This is one run we have planned to do this winter. We did it last year, and it was fun...no rain or snow, dressed warm.

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Place: Tri.Met 4012 SE 17th, Portland, Oregon

30th Annual Toy Run... A benefit for the Shriners Hospital for Children by A.B.A.T.E. of OREGON, Inc. S.E & Twin River Chapters... Tri -Met, 4012 SE 17th... SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th... Meet at 10:00AM Ride Leaves at 12:30... **Tri.Met 4012 SE 17th, Portland** Bring an unwrapped toy and $10 for a raffle ticket to win a Harley...Raffle Tickets are $10.00 ea. 5,000 Tickets Sold... Do not have to be present to win... Drawing at Noon, Dec. 5, 2009 for 2009 Harley Davidson “Fat Boy”... 1st Prize: 2009 Harley Fat Boy... 2nd Prize: 2009 Honda Vino Scooter... 3rd Prize: Riding Apparel $500 Value... (Donated by Hog Haven Leathers)... Net proceeds from raffle are used to purchase equipment for kids at the hospital... Info: Edd: (503) 771-0188 Glenn (503.916.9412 Mike (503) 255-5415 Shag (503) 695-3460 Sanctioned by A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. Sanctioning Committee... Contributions or gifts to A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc. are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.... www.abatetoyrun.com

Website: www.abatetoyrun.com

Sponsored by A.B.A.T.E. of Oregon, Inc.

Well winter is here, and I thought I would give a try at this. We went on a motorcycle ride last weekend. Up Hwy 224 to Detroit, then down hwy 22 to hwy 213 and then home.
It was a little cold in Detroit, so stopped and got coffee, went down to Detroit lake to have lunch, I had packed a pic-nick, Jay packs the drinks, this time it was Diet rip it for him and diet mountain dew for me (next time it will be hot coffee or chocolate)). Great ride even if a little cool out. Made several stops on the way home for coffee. We were cold. Jay does have heated seat and handle bar grips, but I just have my Leathers to keep me warm. all in all it was a great day.