Luna goes on a Welding Trip

Dobby and Grampa John got the frame pieces all ready to weld while we were at the ocean.  Today, Luna got to hit the road to go across town to Dobby and Meme's house to get all welded together!  The boys and I followed in the chase vehicle - and she seemed to tow well.  Her windows rattled all over the place - so NOTE TO SELF - order the window fixings!!

Photo of Luna traveling - taken by Johnny the photog.

Backed up at Dobby's garage so the welding machine can get close enough.

Pulled Teddy out of bed WAY TOO EARLY to help!  He can't help it - he's almost 13, growing every minute, and his belly is never full and he never gets enough sleep.  Poor Teddy.  Johnny is ready with the hose in case Dobby catches himself on fire.

Grinding the paint away before the welding.

Grampa John, Johnny, and Teddy supervising the welding as Dobby hides inside Luna by himself.

Trying some polish to see what happens to Luna's skin.  Shined up a bit.  Dobby is resisting the idea of a mirror finish.  He's got to warm up to it - Luna will be so cute and shiny!!!!

The welding!  We don't think she will fall apart now - nice and strong and sturdy!

Rear welds.

Ellie helps paint the welds.

Grampa John finishes the paint job.

Teddy helps Dobby take Luna out of the yard and back to our house.

When it was time to pull the ball out from under Luna's hitch...guess who got a very quick lesson in the truck??!!  Figured out the break and the shifter.  He wanted to try the gas - but only got to take his foot off the break for 1/2 second to pull forward 5 inches. He was thrilled though!!