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.
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
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
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. [/color]
Quote from: deemery on July 30, 2026, 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
Morning all.....
Quote from: Raymo on July 30, 2026, 10:25:15 AMQuote from: deemery on July 30, 2026, 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
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.
Quote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 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
Quote from: deemery on July 30, 2026, 11:58:45 AMQuote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 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.
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!
Quote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 12:17:55 PMQuote from: deemery on July 30, 2026, 11:58:45 AMQuote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 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
Good to hear from you Jaime! Have fun at the convention/train show.
Jeff
Quote from: Jerry on July 30, 2026, 02:56:35 PMQuote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 12:17:55 PMQuote from: deemery on July 30, 2026, 11:58:45 AMQuote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 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
Quote from: Zephyrus52246 on July 30, 2026, 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.
Quote from: deemery on July 30, 2026, 11:24:39 AMQuote from: Raymo on July 30, 2026, 10:25:15 AMQuote from: deemery on July 30, 2026, 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.
Greetings from Chattanooga. I have made it to the convention two mornings so far only. I got to see the model room and was a little disappointed there wern't more. With the kids and grandkids here I'm splitting time with them as well. Tomorrow we will be hitting the train museum and taking a train ride. Saturday I have told them I am hitting the show and the vendor fair! It has been really hot, a little better today. We rented a house on the river and the grandkids are having a ball fishing. Here is a picture of one of the models I thought was well done, it only made merit.
Jim
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Quote from: Jim Donovan on July 30, 2026, 07:52:10 PMGreetings from Chattanooga. I have made it to the convention two mornings so far only. I got to see the model room and was a little disappointed there wern't more. With the kids and grandkids here I'm splitting time with them as well. Tomorrow we will be hitting the train museum and taking a train ride. Saturday I have told them I am hitting the show and the vendor fair! It has been really hot, a little better today. We rented a house on the river and the grandkids are having a ball fishing. Here is a picture of one of the models I thought was well done, it only made merit.
Jim
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Maybe I'll run into you at the National Train Show on Saturday. I'll be the guy hunting down FSM kit bargains.
Quote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 03:34:26 PMQuote from: Jerry on July 30, 2026, 02:56:35 PMQuote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 12:17:55 PMQuote from: deemery on July 30, 2026, 11:58:45 AMQuote from: NEMMRRC on July 30, 2026, 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
Yes!!
Jerry