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Have not posted much except pictures of late, so here’s some thoughts on the last few months.

Both kids are non-stop talkers and playing together pretty well.  They love to dance, especially when their favorite television show theme song comes on.  They get up and run to be in front of the TV to dance as soon as they hear it.  Both still love to read books, and are starting to be able to recognize or spell a few words.  Both sing a lot, and both make up lyrics to go with songs they already know, even making up words too.  They both love school, and continue with 2 days a week.  As soon as there’s an opening at the school they will go more.  We think both kids are starting to make a few new friends at school, but only time will tell for sure.  Claire is showing some signs of giving up her mid-day nap, but both are still very good sleepers.  They even slept very well on the Christmas trip.  They both love stickers, and are doing quite a bit of drawing with crayons and markers, though they still can’t really draw any shapes.

Adam is getting into a “Why?” phase, asking pretty frequently.  Not really a surprise for someone who likes to know how things work.  He loves music, probably more than Claire.   Adam still loves his blankey, but only at night.  He is not needing mom so much anymore, but is starting to complain more about Claire doing things that bother him.  He continues to be a picky eater, although he does try new things sometimes.    Sure loves his fruit and veggies.

Claire is really into “My Little Ponies” and has worn out the folding brochure that shows many of their products that came with her Christmas Present.  She also has been playing with her Cinderella doll and it’s costumes.  She still loves to run and jump on things, and is a go-go-go kind of girl.  Always talking and explaining what is going to happen.  Claire eats just about everything, and is into smelling things now too.  She loves to climb up on a chair in the kitchen to get something out of the cupboard for herself, despite mom’s objections.

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Well, the propeller mounted up fine, but now the cowling is interfering.  Did not get the measurements quite right when I made it, so I have decided to order a spacer for the propeller.  Easiest thing to do, instead of modifying the cowl.  But in trying to get everything back off, the last bolt would not come off because the bolt insert was just spinning in place.  The bushing is on the back side of the engine flange, where there’s no way to get to it, so I have not been able to get the bolt out.  Ended up cutting off the propeller extension, so have to order a new one along with the spacer.  Just more $.  Fortunately, the hardware guy has a new insert that should fix the issue when he sends out the spacer and the new extension.  So, just losing a little time and money,  not so bad.  Then everything should be ready for inspection.

While the prop was one, but the cowling off, I ran the engine on the starter to get the oil flowing some.  Got it all primed up now.  Hopefully I didn’t get too much rust from sitting for so long.  I should have done a better job pickling the engine while we waited for the prop.  Too late now.

Weather has been pretty nice.  I washed the airplane for the first time.  The hangar is surprisingly dirty for an enclosed space.  Looks very nice now.  Got some covers to put over things while it just sits there which should help.  Had to get a new inverter for power too, the old one could not keep up with the electric heaters I want to use.  This one should handle two heaters.  Will test it a bit today at nap time.

Got the last of the panel put together finally too.

Panel is done

Interior will go back in once the final inspection is complete.  Then final weight and balance.  All of which has to wait for the new prop adapter.

Total Time  2740 hrs