That does show what a slippery slope a restoration of a "bargain" double can if things go wrong. We all dream of finding that gem in the rough, and for a modest investment ending up with perfect double. I suspect your tale will remind many here of projects started but not finished, or worse of those done which never would have been started if the owner knew what the total investment would grow to be. They do not call these two hole money pit for nothing. Not as bad as a boat but close.