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INFO It’s already over the 22.000 and counting...

Donnie said:
We have reached the 1000 member mark. I want to explain something here. I do believe that as far as member per build logs RATIO is concerned, SOS is very active, alive and well. I skimmed over ALL the build logs and we have 69 "Active" logs going on at this moment. I used a 3 month algorithm due to the fact that a log that is active in my opinion is going to post withing that 3 month time frame. Now, this does not include logs past 3 months. I am saying ACTIVE logs that people are posting on a regular basis. If I were to go back to 4 months, of semi-active, the number would probably jump up to about 100 semi active logs.

I am very pleased with these statistics. This tells me that the hobby is growing and continues to thrive. It also says A LOT about the fine and great people here that loves what they do and loves to help others. People here put others first in helping as I remember myself my first wooden ship (Bluenose) got abandoned due to frustration. It was making all those scuppers along the hull that got me down. So, I set it to the side. It was many years that came back to the hobby, little did I understand the "Nature" of the hobby.

The "Nature" of this hobby encompasses so many attributes besides just the gluing and building. The "Nature" of the hobby includes the core thing and that is the people. Ships of Scale has seen a lot of misfortunes and celebrations. Babies born to families, modelers facing cancer, hard times and good times, and unfortunately the passing of some great friends.

We all have problems, some with handicaps, physical problems, but it is the workbench that brings us all together. It is my sincere prayer that all of us will continue with our faith to continue the love of the hobby and the love for each other.

No one is perfect, we have disagreements, but somehow that workbench seems to heal a lot of stress and bring us back together again. Remember that "He" is the one that is the ultimate Captain of our ship and brings true healing to us all.

Sincerely
Donald B. Driskell
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Congratulations, this site is fantastic.
This site and it's members have added much to my life and the enjoyment of building these ship models
I don't know how to express it but I'm truly grateful l.
Ted
 
Donnie said:
We have reached the 1000 member mark. I want to explain something here. I do believe that as far as member per build logs RATIO is concerned, SOS is very active, alive and well. I skimmed over ALL the build logs and we have 69 "Active" logs going on at this moment. I used a 3 month algorithm due to the fact that a log that is active in my opinion is going to post withing that 3 month time frame. Now, this does not include logs past 3 months. I am saying ACTIVE logs that people are posting on a regular basis. If I were to go back to 4 months, of semi-active, the number would probably jump up to about 100 semi active logs.

I am very pleased with these statistics. This tells me that the hobby is growing and continues to thrive. It also says A LOT about the fine and great people here that loves what they do and loves to help others. People here put others first in helping as I remember myself my first wooden ship (Bluenose) got abandoned due to frustration. It was making all those scuppers along the hull that got me down. So, I set it to the side. It was many years that came back to the hobby, little did I understand the "Nature" of the hobby.

The "Nature" of this hobby encompasses so many attributes besides just the gluing and building. The "Nature" of the hobby includes the core thing and that is the people. Ships of Scale has seen a lot of misfortunes and celebrations. Babies born to families, modelers facing cancer, hard times and good times, and unfortunately the passing of some great friends.

We all have problems, some with handicaps, physical problems, but it is the workbench that brings us all together. It is my sincere prayer that all of us will continue with our faith to continue the love of the hobby and the love for each other.

No one is perfect, we have disagreements, but somehow that workbench seems to heal a lot of stress and bring us back together again. Remember that "He" is the one that is the ultimate Captain of our ship and brings true healing to us all.

Sincerely
Donald B. Driskell
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Congrats. This is the place to be if you are a ship modeler. The experience here is unreal.
 
Peter Voogt said:
We have to change the head more often.
Perhaps the next time when we reach a specific number, such as:
22.222
or
23.456
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Well ……. a few hours ago it was:
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And a few minutes ago it was:
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Just to ad this special number of 22.222 members of this SoS.
Up to another ‘special number’.
Regards, Peter
 
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Hey guys,

I'm glad to be here. It's fun and I see real art here. There's everything here, from experts to beginners like me. But I have to say big kudos to everyone who supports me in modelling. There are really great guys here ... maybe ladies too? I hope if there are ladies here, please don't be angry. A big thank you to the ladies too. I would also like to thank those who maintain this forum. To all the admins. Thumbsup Thank you that we have such a great site ... Thank you, Donnie.Thumbsup

Cheers, Günther Ship-1
 
I agree. This is a wonderful forum.
On a sombre note: are there any statistics on those who have gone to Davy Jone's locker? I guess in some cases a partner, friend or family member may post a notice but this initiative may not be taken in many cases. With no form of annual renewal (a big plus for the site of course) some losses may go undetected.
Apologies for mentioning this; perhaps a recent struggle with some deadeyes has made me a bit gloomy.
E
 
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