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Title: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: Raymo on July 30, 2026, 08:29:48 AM
Good Morning from a rainy northeast corner of Mass. French Toast, Bacon, and real maple syrup is being served this morning. Oatmeal and fresh peaches are also on the table. Spent a few hours on this lobster boat yesterday adding all the styrene parts to the hull. The company that made it is now out of business.  I bought it because it was just a bit larger then the boats made by Sea Port Model Works. 
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: deemery on July 30, 2026, 08:58:28 AM
We're on a morning break from the rain, and That's A Good Thing so the dogs can go out before it starts up again.  But once again, it looks like we'll get much less than predicted.  They were calling for 2", looks like we'll get 1".  Still, we're thankful for whatever we get.  Of course, that means the grass will grow, and that means the grass will have to be cut...  A guy is coming over this afternoon to give us an estimate for resetting the large (4' x 6') granite slab that serves as our front porch.  He'll also give an estimate for redoing the paths in the back garden.  Those bother my wife, even though she doesn't go out there any more.  Oh well, it's only money...

I remember Dave Frary (a former professional lobsterman at one point) saying of a boat kit, "That's a Popeye Boat.  It would never work on the ocean."

dave
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on July 30, 2026, 09:38:07 AM
Morning all,

Sunny and headed to 85 today.  We're supposed to get some much needed rain tomorrow. 

Some layout work and kit work today.

Jeff
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: KentuckySouthern on July 30, 2026, 09:58:19 AM
8) Sunny and bone dry yet again in Michigan. I have a "new" shake the box box car I just picked up to work on today. A couple 1:1 things as well.

Neat little boat, Raymo, critics aside.

Stay dry all.
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Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: Raymo on July 30, 2026, 10:25:15 AM
Quote from: deemery on Today at 08:58:28 AMWe're on a morning break from the rain, and That's A Good Thing so the dogs can go out before it starts up again.  But once again, it looks like we'll get much less than predicted.  They were calling for 2", looks like we'll get 1".  Still, we're thankful for whatever we get.  Of course, that means the grass will grow, and that means the grass will have to be cut...  A guy is coming over this afternoon to give us an estimate for resetting the large (4' x 6') granite slab that serves as our front porch.  He'll also give an estimate for redoing the paths in the back garden.  Those bother my wife, even though she doesn't go out there any more.  Oh well, it's only money...

I remember Dave Frary (a former professional lobsterman at one point) saying of a boat kit, "That's a Popeye Boat.  It would never work on the ocean."

dave
Geesh I hope it isn't a Popeye boat Dave. Dave F just posted pictures of the same kit that he built saying it resembled his old boat..  ;D
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: GPdemayo on July 30, 2026, 11:16:33 AM
Morning all.....
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: deemery on July 30, 2026, 11:24:39 AM
Quote from: Raymo on Today at 10:25:15 AM
Quote from: deemery on Today at 08:58:28 AMWe're on a morning break from the rain, and That's A Good Thing so the dogs can go out before it starts up again.  But once again, it looks like we'll get much less than predicted.  They were calling for 2", looks like we'll get 1".  Still, we're thankful for whatever we get.  Of course, that means the grass will grow, and that means the grass will have to be cut...  A guy is coming over this afternoon to give us an estimate for resetting the large (4' x 6') granite slab that serves as our front porch.  He'll also give an estimate for redoing the paths in the back garden.  Those bother my wife, even though she doesn't go out there any more.  Oh well, it's only money...

I remember Dave Frary (a former professional lobsterman at one point) saying of a boat kit, "That's a Popeye Boat.  It would never work on the ocean."

dave
Geesh I hope it isn't a Popeye boat Dave. Dave F just posted pictures of the same kit that he built saying it resembled his old boat..  ;D
Where is Dave F posting these days?  I don't remember which kit he called a 'Popeye Boat'...

dave
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 11:46:11 AM
Howdy!

I am headed to the 2026 NMRA National Train show in Chattanooga, TN. I am in search of the perennially illusive $16 FSM kit... or any Jordans for less than $10.

Wish me luck.
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: deemery on July 30, 2026, 11:58:45 AM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on Today at 11:46:11 AMHowdy!

I am headed to the 2026 NMRA National Train show in Chattanooga, TN. I am in search of the perennially illusive $16 FSM kit... or any Jordans for less than $10.

Wish me luck.
Safe travels!   Good to hear from you, you should stop by more often....

dave
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 12:17:55 PM
Quote from: deemery on Today at 11:58:45 AM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on Today at 11:46:11 AMHowdy!

I am headed to the 2026 NMRA National Train show in Chattanooga, TN. I am in search of the perennially illusive $16 FSM kit... or any Jordans for less than $10.

Wish me luck.
Safe travels!  Good to hear from you, you should stop by more often....

dave
I do need to stop by regularly. 
Thanks for reaching out.
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: ReadingBob on July 30, 2026, 12:51:34 PM
Afternoon all,

The PT session is behind me for today, looks like rain and I have the afternoon to myself. Guess I'll hit the workbench! 

Have a great one!
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: Jerry on July 30, 2026, 02:56:35 PM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on Today at 12:17:55 PM
Quote from: deemery on Today at 11:58:45 AM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on Today at 11:46:11 AMHowdy!

I am headed to the 2026 NMRA National Train show in Chattanooga, TN. I am in search of the perennially illusive $16 FSM kit... or any Jordans for less than $10.

Wish me luck.
Safe travels!  Good to hear from you, you should stop by more often....

dave
I do need to stop by regularly.
Thanks for reaching out.
Jaime

Good to see you here finally!!  ;D

Are you going to update the blog????

Jerry
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: Zephyrus52246 on July 30, 2026, 03:06:09 PM
Good to hear from you Jaime!  Have fun at the convention/train show.

Jeff
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 03:34:26 PM
Quote from: Jerry on Today at 02:56:35 PM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on Today at 12:17:55 PM
Quote from: deemery on Today at 11:58:45 AM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on Today at 11:46:11 AMHowdy!

I am headed to the 2026 NMRA National Train show in Chattanooga, TN. I am in search of the perennially illusive $16 FSM kit... or any Jordans for less than $10.

Wish me luck.
Safe travels!  Good to hear from you, you should stop by more often....

dave
I do need to stop by regularly.
Thanks for reaching out.
Jaime

Good to see you here finally!!  ;D

Are you going to update the blog????

Jerry
Hey!

I might have to update the blog with anything interesting from the 2026 National Train Show.
Are you still on the Sierra West Forum? I managed to stop by there as well  ;D
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 03:35:33 PM
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on Today at 03:06:09 PMGood to hear from you Jaime!  Have fun at the convention/train show.

Jeff
Thanks!
It's good to be back. I took a small unintended break from the train thing.
Title: Re: Thursday July 30,2026
Post by: Raymo on July 30, 2026, 05:18:11 PM
Quote from: deemery on Today at 11:24:39 AM
Quote from: Raymo on Today at 10:25:15 AM
Quote from: deemery on Today at 08:58:28 AMWe're on a morning break from the rain, and That's A Good Thing so the dogs can go out before it starts up again.  But once again, it looks like we'll get much less than predicted.  They were calling for 2", looks like we'll get 1".  Still, we're thankful for whatever we get.  Of course, that means the grass will grow, and that means the grass will have to be cut...  A guy is coming over this afternoon to give us an estimate for resetting the large (4' x 6') granite slab that serves as our front porch.  He'll also give an estimate for redoing the paths in the back garden.  Those bother my wife, even though she doesn't go out there any more.  Oh well, it's only money...

I remember Dave Frary (a former professional lobsterman at one point) saying of a boat kit, "That's a Popeye Boat.  It would never work on the ocean."

dave
Geesh I hope it isn't a Popeye boat Dave. Dave F just posted pictures of the same kit that he built saying it resembled his old boat..  ;D
Where is Dave F posting these days?  I don't remember which kit he called a 'Popeye Boat'...

dave
I saw him post it on his FB page within the last month.