Howdy Mark,

Fiordland is an amazing structure that profiles your talent. Congrats on completing this fantastic build.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Curt, the roof matches the structure perfectly. It's gonna leak!  Have fun, mike

Howdy, Jeff, excellent work on the brick. The mortar looks terrific, too.  Have fun, mike

Good morning crew,

Coffee is on, soft drinks are in the fridge, and salmon crepes with sour cream sauce are on the counter.  A fresh fruit bowl rounds out breakfast.

It's a bright morning at 56°F, headed to 86°F.  Sadly, it is dry with no rain in the forecast.  .

Karl, that's some nasty weather up there.  Stay safe.

Jerry, putting out mulch is a chore.  Careful for the back strain.

How is the rest of the crew?

The agenda today is the presentation of a donation by Masonic Lodge members to an organization that provides needy kids with meals on the weekend, called Backpack Buddies. Later, we are headed to Columbus, Georgia, to feast on seafood and attend a baseball game.  It is in celebration of our daughter's birthday.  I doubt that I will get upstairs today.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Larry,

The signs add more character to the building.  Good job!

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Mike,

The diorama looks amazing.  Subtle touches like the grain car and rats help make it look real.  You've got to be proud of this one.

Have fun,
mike

Good morning,

Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast.  That was quite a hike in the Grand Canyon.  A van tire, yikes!

Curt, good luck with the floor day.

Larry, hope the demo cleanup goes quickly.

Dave, hope you enjoy the monthly lunch group.

Tom, I don't envy the yard work tomorrow.

Ron, hope your wife is better.

Jerry, did you finish the yard work?

Philip, printing anything interesting?

How is the rest of the crew?

It's another nice day with the high forecast for 86°F.  Figure painting continued yesterday, and I hope to finish today.  Next will be planting people and finishing scenery around the depot.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Mike,

The finishing touches look terrific.  It's those little details that make the scene believable.  The stone foundation complements the building. 

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Jerry,

The structure design and framing look terrific. The firestops are a nice touch.

Have fun,
mike

Good morning,

James, thanks for opening and the apple.

Larry, thanks for the coffee and breakfast.  Good luck to the demolition crew.

Philip, how does your garden grow?

Karl, good luck to the gourd gardener. Glad your son avoided big hailstones.

How is the rest of the crew?

Thanks for your well wishes.  I had 12 stitches removed yesterday, painlessly.  I'm still fighting a sinus infection.  Tonight is lodge.  Maybe I'll make it upstairs today.

Have fun,
mike

Good morning,

Rick, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Good luck with the tire repair.

Larry, good luck with the stairs. Nice to have the family plot nearby.

How is the rest of the crew?

It's a hazy morning at 54°F, headed to 86°F. First up is a cataract pre-op doctor's appointment for my right eye, this afternoon, I get the stitches over my right eye removed. I didn't make it to the bench yesterday, but watched the Masters instead.  Maybe this afternoon.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Bob,

Thanks for sharing your build of this fun kit.  Interactive kits are my favorite to build.  I've had my eye on the O scale version, but I need to find a place on the layout first.  

The chronicle of the build is both informative and interesting.  Nice work.

Have fun,
mike

Howdy Kyle,

Congrats on the simplified layout plan.  I've always found it easier to have a structure completed or at least a mockup when finalizing placement, elevations, etc.  Glad you can envision the final layout design.

Have fun,
mike

Good morning crew,

Larry, thank you for opening, coffee, and breakfast. Wishing your daughter a full recovery soon.

Taxi Curt, hope you make some me time.  Congrats on finding bench time.

Ron, get well wishes for your wife.

James, I agree, 15 miles is a long distance in any book.

Jerry, hope you made it to the bench.

Karl, get well wishes to your SIL's father.  Congrats on the grand babe visit.

How is the rest of the crew?

It's a bright morning at 56°F, headed to 86°F. No plans today.  I finished taxes yesterday and am happy to report I can still afford beans.  I may go upstairs and paint people today.  Not sure my eyes are up to it, but I thought I would try.

Have fun,
mike

Good morning folks,

Curt, thanks for opening, coffee, and breakfast.  Congrats on the base construction.  Oh, those details...

Rick, ouch on the sore legs.  That's surprising given how much you hike.  St George is a cool place.

Tom, I have experienced the same feelings lately.  Hope you enjoy your day with Pam.

Larry, bummer about the door.  Wishing you a fantastic day with your daughter.

How is the rest of the crew?

It's a bright morning at 52°F, headed to 79°F.  I'm feeling better today and hope to get up for a while.  I procrastinated doing taxes, so that's on the agenda when I feel like it.

Have fun,
mike