Dear Roger, that is so kind of you to ask, but as I have said there are various issues at the moment, getting anything in and out of China. However, I will send you a PM. Thank you! It may take a while because it's not just a quick message. You will be privy to how a madman's mind works!
One guy in the morning - another in the evening...We wrote at the same time
Indeed. I will "compile" the PM. It should be interesting!We wrote at the same time
Yep. But how wonderful that we can still communicate!
Totally agree.Yep. But how wonderful that we can still communicate!
It is absolutely crazy to think how we used to live (and accepted it!) compared to the convenience we now enjoy. And yet, people still talk about the good old days!
Oh NO. That is not good news. Here is hoping you will be OK.
Jan, to be perfectly honest, I half and half expected it. She is just in contact with too many people not to have contracted it. And of course, we spent the weekend together, so I am next in line.
Thank you, my friend - for the moment, I am still fine, though.I wish you and the admiral a speedy and full recovery, my friend
Good morning Heinrich. Looking good!! Very good!!! Putting a “flame thrower” to the fluff can be adventurous for sure. Here is my experience : I initially used a candle however my bobstay ignited . Redo was interesting to say the least. I then flicked a lighter numerous time quickly and this worked a treat. Be careful on the natural (white) lines as these (both with candle and lighter) can discolour. Do some testing off the ship first to check how your thread reacts. Luckily my natural lines had little fluff.Dear Friends
This is heaven - a Monday without going to school or teaching (I know, I sound like a school kid
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In anticipation of the foremast and main mast's (shown here) topgallant shrouds that need to be rigged over the weekend, the 4mm deadeyes were wrapped in 0.5mm brown rope and seized with 0.3mm rope. They were then placed in position temporarily while the first futtock stave (port side) has also been tacked into position. As can be seen from the picture, the topgallant consists of three shrouds for the main and two for the foremast (for that you will have to take my word.
The rest of my build time was spent making the mizzen mast, creating its joint, staining it and definitively mounting it.
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The rest of the day was spent immersing myself in ancient literature reading about Venetian shipbuilding, the Barbary Pirates, the Battle of Lepanto, and the Knights of the Hospitaller. Go figure!
Thank you for the very kind words, re the build, my friend. You have reaffirmed my idea to use a lighter for the fluff-removal. I am actually quite happy with the white ropes and believe that when the running rigging and sails go on, their effect will be much reduced.
And it will remain so forever
There are no good old days my friend.And yet, people still talk about the good old days!
Yes, my friend, I suppose the good old days are a bit of a fairy tale. Thank you for your kind wishes - I will convey them to Anna. I just hope I have my rigging/threading expert back this weekend!
Hi Tobias. The situation here is not good. The streets are so empty that it almost looks like a scene in one of those zombie movies - no cars, no people, all quiet. Thank you for your caring words - they are much appreciated.
Forse non è affatto una cattiva idea!
Good morning Enrico, Best wishes to your lady a speedy recovery.
