Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!
This is my “Happy Face”…
After a couple months of; worrying, investigating, planning, parts-ordering, dead ends, more praying, visits to two previous shops… We have success. The incredible team at “The Cobra Shop” have completed their inspection, provided a scope-of-work and a cost estimate and we “pulled the trigger”. Dismantling will begin today and tomorrow I will deliver the donor frame to the shop. The price was very fair and we are completely confident in their ability to put “Rusty” “Voyageur” back in safe, road-worthy, condition… We are very excited…
I will post follow ups as the project moves forward. Word is that “Voyageur’s” frame will be stronger and better than factory new. Once the undercarriage is complete the entire underside of the van, running gear and frame will undergo a complete rust-proofing (better than undercoating) treatment to prevent a recurrence of this problem. Stay tuned…
Thank you Lord and thank you staff and crew of “Cobra Shop”…
The Cobra Shop
Thank you for all the words of support and for those who spoke to God on our behalf.Spokesman Dave
Five Spoke Wheel 
Jun 11, 2012 @ 13:57:19
YAY! I am inspired by your Tenacity, Spokesman Dave! By the way, I’ve been following along but unable to comment (something to do with switching my WP hosting blog over to self hosted – wouldn’t let me comment on other blogs for some reason). Anyway, seems to be fine now, so get used to hearing from me : )
Jun 11, 2012 @ 14:57:33
It is wonderful having your input and support. I hope eventually you will enjoy reading my blog, as I do yours. This is a brand new thing for me. I am not a writer and I flunked eighth grade English… Love to you both. It will be wonderful when we visit the Northwest and share a cup of coffee with you guys.
Jun 11, 2012 @ 14:03:18
That is so awesome!! I have been following your posts with hope and prayers. It will be interesting to see what God has planned for you guys and your “Voyageur”. When I was searching for my Roadtrek I was happy to find one that hadn’t “lived” in the areas where road salt causes all this corrosion.
Jun 11, 2012 @ 15:01:55
Well Linda.. it proves God answers prayer. ;O) I do however believe what it says in Romans 8:28 …”……and are called according to HIS purpose.” I know many times God has secret plans for each of us that are way better than we can imagine. Thing is, we just have to be patient and “wait upon the Lord.” We are ready for our next “Once-in-a-lifetime-moment”
Jun 11, 2012 @ 15:36:55
That is grrrrreat news Dad!!! Thank you God for answering prayers! All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord & are called according to His purpose! Amen. Dad you kept the faith & kept God first. He is good! I’m so glad he lead you to the kind man from Cobra, thank you from his daughter. I’m so happy for you & mom! You deserve this so much. Big love & safe voyager travels. Alicia
Jun 12, 2012 @ 05:40:26
Good morning Alicia… I woke up early (5:00 AM) with my brain running full-tilt. So many exciting “last minute” things to do today. Most important; hitch up the trailer and haul the donor frame to “Cobra Shop”. Have to make sure all last minute items on our camping list are done. Two nights at Wekiwa Springs State Park to relax and then a short trip to your house for Father’s Day. It will be wonderful seeing all of you and making some wonderful new memories…
Jun 12, 2012 @ 09:35:51
Ooh I like your early rising lately, that is good you are so excited!! Me too! I left a comment yesterday on this blog & it wasn’t there
uhh. So all I want to say is thank you God for answering our prayers & for the man at the Cobra shop!!!! You kept the faith & didn’t give up on Rusty & that God blessed! I’m so happy for you guys you deserve it & happy trails to you in Voyager! Can’t wait to live laugh love on Fathers Day!!! :0)
Jun 12, 2012 @ 09:36:39
And I love your happy face Dadio!! :0(