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It has been a while. Everett is growing so fast and he's keeping mom and dad busy! He already knows 5 letter sounds! We have these ABC fridge magnets and he LOVES them. He plays with them all the time. He knows the sounds of H, P, M, X, and B. It is amazing how much they learn so quickly! In addition, I have been finishing parent interviews about kids. Testing. Report cards. Ugh! I haven't been completely idle, but haven't done too much either.

I have the lower rear of the right front fender almost welded out. I was frustrated by the progress and fit here, so I hop skipped around a bit. I proceeded to cut out the rust on the inner fenders and I have begun making patch panels to repair them. The front left is pretty rotten and I will see if the patches I've made for it will be good enough. A patch I made for the front right will have to be cut out as it isn't good enough yet.

Here's what I am working with. Just another day in rust land!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FfbD6QCX5aDjQZ2Y8

Here is the inside of the lower right support before I welded in the patch panel for it.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/UA3oKduMHqVMzprS6


The kids are setting personal goals in school and I feel that the metal work being done on this truck by June is doable. I have to make time for family, work, and then truck stuff. I'd better get a move on as baby #2 is due April 23!

Cab hours: 77.5

Fenders/frame, etc: 27.5

Total: 105

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