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18th February 2010, 01:10 AM
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Alex, Keep going, man! I have been lurking...
Alex,
Keep going, man! I have been lurking about and "checking in" on your project.
I don't have anything to add except encouragement - I am anxiously
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28th January 2010, 01:25 AM
Thread: Happy Birthday Mik
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Happy Birthday, young man! Peter
Happy Birthday, young man!
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5th January 2010, 02:24 AM
Thread: Christmas 2009 - happy 2010
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Happy Holidays to all! The warm weather seems...
Happy Holidays to all!
The warm weather seems so far away here in New England.
I was able to get out for a brief New Year's paddle the other
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11th November 2009, 08:24 AM
Thread: New PDR build - Boston, MA USA
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MIK, Ok. I'll be in touch. Thanks again for...
MIK,
Ok. I'll be in touch.
Thanks again for your kind comments.
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6th November 2009, 08:27 AM
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Hey, thanks much Clint. I'm looking forward to...
Hey, thanks much Clint. I'm looking forward to getting together
again with you and the other woodenboat forum folks.
Cheers,
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4th November 2009, 02:33 AM
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Wow, thank you for your kind comments MIK :).. ...
Wow, thank you for your kind comments MIK :)..
It truly was a great pleasure meeting you and I look forward to your
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27th October 2009, 11:27 AM
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Hey thanks, MIK and MAM. I haven't been out...
Hey thanks, MIK and MAM.
I haven't been out since that first day; hopefully I can get back out again
before the ice floes appear :D.
MAM, I guess I deviated a little from the yellow, eh? Ended... -
27th October 2009, 11:22 AM
Thread: MIK's Talk in Portland, Maine
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Clint, If it's not Oct. 31, count me (and...
Clint,
If it's not Oct. 31, count me (and possibly 2 others) in. Are any aquatic activities planned? I could probably bring along my PDR and Nutshell. Not exactly earth shattering I know, but a... -
15th October 2009, 09:24 AM
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The Launch - Finally!
Here goes:
Trying the MIK standup move:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/dtwitty2/PDR_2009/Launch/001031.jpg?t=1255557733
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2nd October 2009, 01:41 AM
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Thanks, gents. I had finally found the correct...
Thanks, gents. I had finally found the correct camera angle so as to cause all the imperfections to miraculously disappear!
It always amazes me how a surface appears and feels fair - until the... -
29th September 2009, 09:40 AM
Thread: New PDR build - Boston, MA USA
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A few more bits and it'll be time to get wet: ...
A few more bits and it'll be time to get wet:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f113/dtwitty2/PDR_2009/dabbler.jpg
I am hoping to launch her this weekend; if so, photos will certainly follow!
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29th September 2009, 09:12 AM
Thread: MIK's shoestring tour of the USA.
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I might be just talking out my elbow but I...
I might be just talking out my elbow but I thought he had mentioned something
about being incommunicado for some portion of his trip.
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10th September 2009, 11:35 AM
Thread: MIK's shoestring tour of the USA.
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MIK, Have a great trip - would you be interested...
MIK,
Have a great trip - would you be interested in doing a talk in my neck of the woods,
if time permits? (I know where to get some vegemite :) )
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7th August 2009, 04:17 PM
Thread: New PDR build - Boston, MA USA
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Okay, so I broke down and bought a sander, the...
Okay, so I broke down and bought a sander, the Festool ETS 150/5.
No excuses now! Needless to say I was able to get the entire hull
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7th August 2009, 03:57 PM
Thread: MIK's shoestring tour of the USA.
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It really doesn't get "cold" here until after New...
It really doesn't get "cold" here until after New Year's Day or so; probably won't
have to dodge any ice floes in the harbor 'till Valentine's day or so :D ...
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2nd August 2009, 09:10 AM
Thread: New PDR build - Boston, MA USA
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By the way, I apologize if this is answered...
By the way, I apologize if this is answered somewhere but I
am assembling the rudderbox and the plans state that the
19x45 framing can be reduced in width in addition to being
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1st August 2009, 08:05 AM
Thread: New PDR build - Boston, MA USA
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"... a pesky little bag ..." Sounds like my last...
"... a pesky little bag ..."
Sounds like my last girlfriend ...:D
Yeah, thanks for that MIK, I've been doing it manually so the dust factor
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31st July 2009, 03:19 AM
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Latest update from North America: Foils...
Latest update from North America:
Foils glassed, sanding begun - getting tired of all that epoxy dust,
even with a mask it is getting old ... MIK, any problem with me wetsanding
the foils?
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23rd July 2009, 07:52 AM
Thread: PDR Camping
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Nice setup! I like that centrecase-mounted...
Nice setup!
I like that centrecase-mounted rowing seat too.
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21st July 2009, 03:04 PM
Thread: GIS in Portsmouth, NH
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Clint, thanks for the welcome - a "Goat...
Clint, thanks for the welcome - a "Goat messabout" would be
great.
Cheers,
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21st July 2009, 02:48 PM
Thread: New PDR build - Boston, MA USA
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MIK, My building style is not fast but...
MIK,
My building style is not fast but definitely messy :)
While I still am a few weeks away from sailing the Duck
I have begun to appreciate more and more the amount of thought
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18th July 2009, 02:27 PM
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Time for another one of my brief updates - I'll...
Time for another one of my brief updates - I'll put up some pics in a day or
3 ...
- Buoyancy tanks and side-decks installed this week and
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18th July 2009, 02:06 PM
Thread: GIS in Portsmouth, NH
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Will, Welcome to you and your dad. I am not too...
Will,
Welcome to you and your dad. I am not too far south of you,
in Manchester, MA. I visit Portsmouth on occasion; you live
in a great town!
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13th July 2009, 11:48 PM
Thread: MIK's shoestring tour of the USA.
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Ummm Manchester by the Sea? 55 minute train ride...
Ummm Manchester by the Sea? 55 minute train ride to Boston, 1.6 km from
the beach and harbor. Lobster anyone?
Cheers,
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10th July 2009, 03:20 PM
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Alex, Once again I am astounded by your...
Alex,
Once again I am astounded by your attention to detail!
"Wood Duck" is looking good!
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1st July 2009, 10:49 PM
Thread: New PDR build - Boston, MA USA
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Yeah, I think these novice hands will stick with...
Yeah, I think these novice hands will stick with the hand tools this time.
Thanks for the info, gents.
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30th June 2009, 02:28 PM
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Thanks MIK, I am pretty low tech tool-wise but...
Thanks MIK,
I am pretty low tech tool-wise but I have half a mind to pick up a router
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30th June 2009, 02:24 PM
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I must say the bag method is very nice. I just...
I must say the bag method is very nice. I just did a number of holes
in the frames and centrecase a few nights ago - filled the holes and left
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30th June 2009, 02:09 PM
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Hi MAM, Yeah, that's what I'll do. Thanks for...
Hi MAM,
Yeah, that's what I'll do. Thanks for the input.
Your Simmons Sea Skiff is looking good by the way.
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29th June 2009, 03:27 PM
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Congratulations Alex! Another milestone passed,...
Congratulations Alex!
Another milestone passed, eh? For me it felt as if there
was no end to the screws - think I used almost my entire
supply on that job.
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29th June 2009, 03:14 PM
Thread: Epoxy questions
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Thanks MIK.
Thanks MIK.
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29th June 2009, 03:08 PM
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The latest news: Frames and centrecase dry...
The latest news:
Frames and centrecase dry fitted and ready for gluing after a little cosmetic
work - filled nail holes need sanding and then the three coats of 'pox and then
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28th June 2009, 02:54 AM
Thread: Epoxy questions
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Hi Rick, I'm not en experienced builder by any...
Hi Rick,
I'm not en experienced builder by any means (currently on my second project, the PDR)
but I have been using RAKA exclusively with complete satisfaction.
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16th June 2009, 11:47 PM
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Sorry about that .. but at least your nights...
Sorry about that .. but at least your nights start getting shorter.
Our past winter was frigid (from what I remember :D).
From Webster's:
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16th June 2009, 06:49 AM
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Hello all, A brief update on "Dabbler", now...
Hello all,
A brief update on "Dabbler", now officially hull number 315:
1) Bottom panel going on; the previously installed mast step
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31st May 2009, 02:10 PM
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Alex, An old boss of mine once said, "How do...
Alex,
An old boss of mine once said, "How do you eat an elephant?
A bite at a time."
I often find myself repeating those words when it seems I am making
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8th May 2009, 11:05 PM
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Thanks again MIK. Cheers, Peter
Thanks again MIK.
Cheers,
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8th May 2009, 07:56 AM
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MIK, Might one have a look at the lug rig...
MIK,
Might one have a look at the lug rig plans? I am ready to
close up the mast - now might be a good time for me
to glue in that extra block :).
I'll send you an email.
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7th May 2009, 12:47 AM
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Oops - I was going to glue up the ladder frame...
Oops - I was going to glue up the ladder frame tonight ... guess I
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6th May 2009, 02:51 PM
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Alex, I look forward to your posts; I always...
Alex,
I look forward to your posts; I always seem to learn something.
Hope you're "back at it" again soon!
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6th May 2009, 02:29 PM
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Hey there, Tom. Thanks for the offer on the GIS...
Hey there, Tom.
Thanks for the offer on the GIS build - I'll definitely keep it in mind.
At the rate my PDR project is going that one may be a while!
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30th April 2009, 12:46 AM
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Hi Alex, Just a quick hello - I have been...
Hi Alex,
Just a quick hello - I have been following your build for a few weeks, lurking
here and there. Your thread here has been very informative and entertaining!
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30th April 2009, 12:36 AM
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Hi Mike, Thanks for the compliment. Nice job...
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the compliment. Nice job on your black duck, by the way.
My wife and I felt Manchester would be a great place for our son
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29th April 2009, 03:10 PM
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Hello all ... Finally a brief update. I can't...
Hello all ...
Finally a brief update. I can't believe over a month has passed since I
started the build!
Progress so far:
- Foils profiled and ready for glass - I'll give them one more... -
2nd April 2009, 08:32 AM
Thread: Snow in my Goat!
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MAM, That's one lovely Goat. Okay, so...
MAM,
That's one lovely Goat.
Okay, so here' s the stupid question - do you know if this method can be used with painted surfaces also? A friend of mine used sand for his nonskid but the sugar... -
24th March 2009, 12:46 AM
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There's nothing like being able to have direct...
There's nothing like being able to have direct feedback from the designer himself - and so timely - this "OZ" is a neat place!
MAM, thanks for the welcome - great job on your goat by the way.
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20th March 2009, 02:52 AM
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Thanks gents. (Or is it Mates :) ) I barely...
Thanks gents. (Or is it Mates :) )
I barely have the foils all glued up. I was going to pick up my stock tomorrow for the mast but
after looking at those pics of the lug-rigged PDR
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17th March 2009, 02:07 PM
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New PDR build - Boston, MA USA
Hello all,
Enough of this "lurking" business; time to crawl out of the bushes and say howdy.
My name is Peter and I am located 30 miles north of Boston, MA USA.
I have just begun a PDRacer...