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Old 02-02-2016, 03:07 PM   #1
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Adventure before Dementia...

I'm a new member on here and about half way thru the conversion of our bluebird 1992 midsize bus into an RV (Retirement Vehicle). I hope to be posting pics of our progress so far and we have numerous videos on you tube under the title "School Bus Conversion to RV". I plan on retiring in 1222 days and then travel the backroads or the USA selling my artwork and enjoying life one day at a time with very few commitments or deadlines to meet. Thanks to all the great members of this group for future support and I look forward to reading all about others adventures in boondocking, camping, traveling and bus conversions.

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Old 02-02-2016, 03:43 PM   #2
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Welcome my friend! I too am a newbie. I look forward to following your build - especially the PICTURES!
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Old 02-02-2016, 03:48 PM   #3
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here are the first 26 videos of the weekend warrior work we have completed so far..(hope the link works)... https://youtu.be/UJg11sDan38
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Old 02-02-2016, 04:12 PM   #4
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Welcome! Counting down the days, nice!
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Old 02-02-2016, 05:31 PM   #5
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photo test link. ..

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Old 02-02-2016, 05:44 PM   #6
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Welcome! Sounds like a plan to me.
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Old 02-02-2016, 05:56 PM   #7
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Just bought a bus myself! Looking forward to seeing what you've done so far.
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Old 02-03-2016, 12:13 AM   #8
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Old 02-03-2016, 07:59 AM   #9
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Old 02-03-2016, 07:33 PM   #10
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Check out my new group page on here under Adventure before dementia....I couldn't download pictures in the discussion forums but I have started adding pics in the group section... thanks...
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Old 02-06-2016, 11:16 AM   #11
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Old 02-06-2016, 11:26 AM   #12
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Old 02-06-2016, 11:29 AM   #13
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Custom Hand Chairs. We are creating customized glove cushions to fit these...
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WOW!...beautiful work! Is that down with epoxy grout?
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Old 02-06-2016, 11:30 AM   #15
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Our little Smart car that we will be towing for our Adventure...
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Old 02-06-2016, 11:32 AM   #16
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The kitchen counter was hand made by my wife who cut and glued each glass tile, then I covered the entire surface with a polyurethane that goes down as 70 coats.
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Old 02-06-2016, 11:36 AM   #17
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Here is our bedroom "Star Ceiling". It features over 200 LED lights that slowly fade and twinkle. they are under translucent material and attached to the ceiling conveniently with crystal magnets...
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Simply beautiful! And is ehe poly something like the "Bar Top" products? Really fast building and durable stuff.
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Old 02-06-2016, 11:40 AM   #19
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This is our dining area/ art studio featuring a good sized table that can tilt and lock in position to become my artist easel. The table also has a top finished with over 2400 pennies that have been sealed with polyurethane and features my Initial and my wifes initial in old pennies.
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Old 02-06-2016, 11:46 AM   #20
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Before and After (so far)
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