Thank you Heinrich for that. But after several tours in the military I had to relearn civilian vocabulary all over again. Even after all this time I still can quote a lot of GI language like FUBAR, SNAFU,etc.I think Jan is fibbing - to me he doesn't seem to be the kind of man who knows any bad words!
We will just stick to the line that that was borne out of necessity and not choice!
Sorry but I can't resist Jan. Living down here and just 30 miles from Disney World where the word 'imagineering' is home and, of course, the home of Mickey Mouse.Update on thatMouse.
It took a lot of imagineering, big bad words and a few unsuccessful attempts, but I think I have a good prototype.
Jan
Sorry but I can't resist Jan. Living down here and just 30 miles from Disney World where the word 'imagineering' is home and, of course, the home of Mickey Mouse.
Have you been studying cartoons?
No MIck-da-Mouse cartoon studying here. But I do have a collection of RoadRunner and his ACME pursuer Wile E. Coyote cartoons. I watch them now and then.
I just tried my “prototype“ Stay Mouse.Make sure the loop is big enough to fit over the mast and the shrouds. Otherwise you will add some more new words to your vocabulary
Perfect! Now it's time for the stitching!
Good evening Jan. Yep those mouse are little buggers- I have no I idea how some guys get them perfect. Looking good so far. Cheers GrantUpdate on that
It took a lot of imagineering, big bad words and a few unsuccessful attempts, but I think I have a good prototype.
First go around.
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Ugh, big and bulky looking.
Second, third and finally fourth attempt.
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Still to big and bulky looking.
And finally the latest attempt. This one looks like a keeper.
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I think when I switch to the kits rigging material and do the final seizing it will look OK as the stay for the Foremast. I think the "mouse" will either be painted the same color as the rigging material or seized with the same colored rigging thread. Haven't imagineered that as yet.
Jan
Hi Grant. I'm a firm believer in the "Four Foot Rule". Perfection isn't in my play book. Besides the Admiral thought my endeavor was "cute". So there you have it!!
Good morning Jan. Yep me too….4 foot is the way
. Arlene does the same. I show her my longboat which I think is cool and I get the “cute” answer . Cheers Grant
One time I showed Lynn something I had been working on for a few weeks; her reaction: where are you going to put THAT?Good morning Jan. Yep me too….4 foot is the way
Yup, that sounds familiar. Must be a universal reaction.One time I showed Lynn something I had been working on for a few weeks; her reaction: where are you going to put THAT?
True story
My wife/Admiral was an avid quilter and I was the one who asked where are you going to put that. I only wish I could say that again. Careful with what words you choose as you never know what's round the bend in life.One time I showed Lynn something I had been working on for a few weeks; her reaction: where are you going to put THAT?
Looking forward to more updates, Jan! She is looking very good!
Good afternoon Jan. She “currently “ looks pretty fine. Cheers Grant
I'm in the putzing stage, a half hour here and there in the shipyard while dealing with the room painting.
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Good morning Jan. I know the feeling. Getting about 3hrs a week now on my ship. Some of the guys and girls at the office dropped the ball and I’m having to work like the old daysI'm in the putzing stage, a half hour here and there in the shipyard while dealing with the room painting.
I'm currently in the process of moving book shelves and their contents back to the Den. Lots of trips back and forth. So decided to take a coffee break (The high powered stuff
The library A to C. Moved earlier from the Den to the Living room and now being moved back.
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Library D to Z lives on the second floor. The Admiral and I enjoy reading, especially this time of year. Winter for us and summer for you.
Jan
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