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essequamvideri

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  1. Oh thank you. I'm still laughing. Michael
  2. Good morning Mr. Bryon, Looks like I am on my way to making a canoe net for myself. I've started the form and will try using 1x1 as anchor points with clothespin clamps between them to bring the veneers together. I'm thinking if I bolt the anchor points to the form I will be able to adjust them in or out to create different sized nets. (That's my thought). You had mentioned that you have a formula you like for the Weldwood? I'll be curious to work with this. A lot of my work in has been with canoes and kayaks in the past. Lately I have been doing in smaller works, i.e. travel mugs, wine glasses, shot glasses. I have become well acquainted with epoxies. In the future, if your find a need to work with epoxy again, especially as a finish or sealing coat, thin it with acetone. I find a 1-1 up to a 3-1 mix makes the epoxy very thin and will give you a much longer pot life. Unfortunately, also means a longer curing time. Looking forwards to you thoughts and inspiration. Michael
  3. Bryon, Epic. These are coming along exceptionally. I have been thinking of making a pair too. Curios, what did you use for a form? Did you run into any pitfalls I should be watching for? I am assuming you went with Tite Bond III or Epoxy for you glue up, however what did you use for finish? Michael
  4. Good evening All, Just something I tried after the second infestation in 40 years. I found closet liner in Aromatic Cedar in 3 foot planks. One box did the bottoms of every container I have and still have more than half the package left over. That was better than 10 years ago and have had no issues to date. Michael
  5. Wife and I went blue line fishing (find a thin blue line on the map, find said blue line and fish it). Did a bit of hiking and did find a couple of new spots of great fishing. On the way back we tried to find a faster route home. The map said to take a right and we did. What should have been an an hour and a half ride turned into a 3 and a half hour ride home. The other end had signs reading "NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED!!!". Turns out we were on the snowmobile trails. Sorry about that to anyone who is a snowmobiler. Interesting day though.
  6. May the sun shine on your shoulders and help with a fast recovery. Good to hear the procedure was a success. Michael
  7. Just finishing up a set of 4 shot glasses. Michael
  8. Vicente, The only vehicle that fit me better was a '85 Saab 900s. I could get in and drive until the tank was empty and never have to stop. Now I need a break every 50 miles-ish. Michael
  9. Like Vincente, I too have been a bit busy with other ideas. These are 2oz shot glasses Michael
  10. 1980 Honda Civic 1300DX. The only vehicle I've ever owned that had 12" tires. Oh yes, it was a clown car to my 6'2" frame. Only got it stuck once, on a sandbar picking up my windsurfer.
  11. The Iguana was very tasty. Not like chicken at all other than the texture was the same. Fun telling folks that I've now eaten Iguana, Mountain Lion, Deer, Moose, Goose, Duck , Brant, Ostrich, Alligator, Rabbit, Groundhog, Beaver, Mosquitoes and Black flies... I'm sure there are other things I'm missing on this list. Michael
  12. Epic trip to Grand Cayman Island! Hooked up with Randy Parchment at Chasing Tails Cayman. Great guy that has a long bloodline on the island. Saw lots of Bones and my daughter had the opportunity to catch one. I know I know, its not a fly rod. I had a take by a descent Barracuda, that was an extremely short fight. The other thing that was really cool was the meal of tree chicken. Michael
  13. Headed to Grand Cayman. Want to do one day of fishing. Two species catch my attention, Bonefish and Jack Crevalle, because I've never had a chance to chased them before. I'm looking for a guide and suggestions and any other ideas while we're there. I'll be there in two weeks. Thanks, Michael
  14. I raised my daughters on these types of videos. Just to show examples of what not to do. I've always found it easier to learn from someone else mistakes. Michael
  15. Wings are glued in Thank you Bruce. I do appreciate the help. I have tried a couple of glues and have not had much success to this point. May I ask what you are using and how you are applying it? Have you had trouble with the wings not staying on. Last question, do you have much of an issue with the fly spinning while casting? Michael I don't throw them far,and fly wings get tore up quickly, pattern doesn't helicopter much, alittle. I use loctite super glue , ultra gel That is interesting. I'll give it a try. Michael
  16. Wings are glued in Thank you Bruce. I do appreciate the help. I have tried a couple of glues and have not had much success to this point. May I ask what you are using and how you are applying it? Have you had trouble with the wings not staying on. Last question, do you have much of an issue with the fly spinning while casting? Michael
  17. I do have a question about this pattern. I've always been curious how the wings, Mallard feathers, are attached to this fly? Michael
  18. I call them Civechi or Fish Tacos! Michael
  19. Looks like a couple of trips I made down the Saco River in Maine. At least through the foggy eyes I was working with. Michael
  20. I am in total agreement. I put the blame squarely on our generation that has been perpetuated through our school systems and organized sports. If we allowed other people to enforce rules of our society, and allow our children to go out and make up rules to game they make up in their neighborhoods, well maybe, just maybe, we might have another generation that would have values similar to our. Unfortunately, too many parents think it is not right for a teacher to teach our children what it is like to be a contributing member of society, and that there are consequences in life. God forbid that a teacher reprimands a child for actions that are unnecessary or unwelcome, because there would be a multitude of upper management that would be involved. And when did we get to the point where our children can be anything. I suspect neither of those young men (going through your tackle box) you would have wanted doing anything in an operating room, including moping up after an operation. Or perhaps I'm really glad they don't work as an engineer at some place like Boeing. Or better yet I'm glad they don't work at my bank. Then we send our children to these organized sports where you will get a trophy and ice cream if you show up to a couple of practices. Then some parents use this as a free babysitting service to do other things that want to do. And all hell is going to break loose if the coach speaks to their child in a ruff tone or, this is more than likely the case, little Johney tells mom that he didn't like the way the coach yelled at he. Because he wern't doin' nothin' wrong. "Well let me show you how to take care of this!" and off she goes with Johney in toe. The reality of the situation, Johney was out hitting other kids with a stick and the coach had to scream at him to get his attention. But Mama can't fathom her precious little Johney would do anything like that and informs the coach that he is wrong and it must have been someone else. Sorry I've gone on a rant also. My bad, but it feels good to get that off my chest. Michael
  21. Jeep registered -8 on the way to Church this morning. It is now -2. Michael
  22. Mikechell, I was actually speaking of the weather forecasters. bombastic [bom-bas-tik] adjective 1.(of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Michaael
  23. OK now I'm going to try to find a button and keep hitting it until something happens. This storm was truly a Bomb... "Bombastic" at the very most. Had that on my word of the day a while back and was trying to find a way to fit it in. NAILED IT! Michael
  24. Steeldrifter, I'm in your corner on this one. Also why did we change it to "Snow Showers" when they were always "Flurries"? Michael
  25. Week ago today, had a call from my tenants that the john was not flushing. When I got there it was -13 according to my Jeep. Radio said it was -16. Dug up the septic tank and found a large clog. Covered everything up and it was still -13 according to my Jeep. I've always said that I can dress to be comfortable when it's cold, however i can't legally undress enough when it's hot. Michael
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