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06-23-2017, 05:16 PM

Rich Jones replied to a poll Place your bets: The Better Care Reconciliation Act in The Bilge

I've a friend who is the president of our local hospital. At a meeting with him this morning, he stated that the new GOP "health care bill" will...

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06-23-2017, 05:11 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Is anyone here a golfer? in The Bilge

I've played golf twice in my entire life and even I know that you not only don't drive on the greens, you don't even walk on them unless you're...

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06-23-2017, 01:29 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread I don't care if he does own the place.... in The Bilge

He reminds me of Rodney Dangerfields character's golf behavior in Caddyshack.

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06-22-2017, 08:17 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread 14th Star: 18' Palmer Fantail Launch in Building / Repair

OK, I had a really productive two days. Lots of work in those coamings, but it's very satisfying to see it done. Here's one of the patterns laid...

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06-22-2017, 07:26 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Senate Health Care bill in The Bilge

Notice how all the really draconian cuts to Medicaid don't kick in until after the 2020 presidential election.... crafty, cunning little devils...

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06-22-2017, 07:14 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Gil Smith catboat "Lorelei" in Building / Repair

I, and most others who build strip planked hulls, use 6 oz. fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin (I also use WEST resin). That chopped mat is for really...

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06-22-2017, 08:02 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Matthew 6:24 in The Bilge

To address this subject, might I suggest C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters ?

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06-22-2017, 07:50 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Howdy - First Time Posting - And I have a challenge in Building / Repair

Welcome and good luck with your project. I'd stay away from cheap pine, it's not going to work. Too soft to hold fasteners and too prone to rot. ...

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06-22-2017, 07:43 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Penobscot 14 St Jacques New Build in Building / Repair

Thanks for all the Sunfish/Sailfish photos and info! The 1953 boat is the same year I was produced! Wish I still looked that good. I had something...

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06-21-2017, 08:19 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Georgia Special Election in The Bilge

I just edited this post to tone it down a bit. Although no where near bannable language, I don't know where that line is. No way am I going to risk...

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06-21-2017, 08:12 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Shop Fire - Harbor Woodworks in People & Places

Thread title scared me. Glad it was only minor.

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06-21-2017, 07:17 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Georgia Special Election in The Bilge

I'll try to keep heart, but it ain't easy. Handel embraced Trump, didn't distance herself for the DT. Last night her crowd was chanting his name. ...

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06-20-2017, 08:31 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Total Boat Gleam 2.0 Gloss marine spar varnish in Tools / Materials / Techniques / Products

That's good to hear. Thanks.

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06-20-2017, 06:24 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread 14th Star: 18' Palmer Fantail Launch in Building / Repair

I installed the aft section of coaming today and made the templates for the mid sections. First, I cut a piece of lauan (a few inches short), tacked...

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06-20-2017, 06:14 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Gil Smith catboat "Lorelei" in Building / Repair

Thanks for the compliment. The R/C airplane prop gives good results but I'll have to carry a few spares. One whack into a bunch of weeds will...

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06-20-2017, 02:38 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Press Briefings in The Bilge

They know they look and sound like the bumbling amateurs they are. Better to hide in the dark.

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06-20-2017, 02:32 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Building the Myst - Round 6? in Building / Repair

During my latest boat building project, I had to stop and build a deck with screened porch and also a stone wall. The good wife has yet to come up...

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06-20-2017, 09:25 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Flashback quote of the Day in The Bilge

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle use this tactic, knowing that the average American voter is an idiot with no attention span.

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06-20-2017, 09:22 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread White Salmon build in Building / Repair

Gorilla glue sounds good, but Titebond II is much better. The only purpose of the glue is to hold the boat together until it's glassed. I found...

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06-20-2017, 07:23 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Gil Smith catboat "Lorelei" in Building / Repair

I was standing on a raised platform photographing the launch (the bow is seen just to the right). I spotted the catboat and just snapped off the...

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06-19-2017, 09:30 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Ferry hits Hyannis Port breakwater in The Bilge

I can remember taking that boat on the beginning of our honeymoon back in 1980. I wonder what become of her. It was a nice looking little ship.

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06-19-2017, 09:25 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread I made the local paper... in The Bilge

Nice! Got anymore pics of the boat?

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06-19-2017, 09:18 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Rushton on vt cl in Misc. Boat Related

I've got one of those hanging in my garage. Built it in glued lap years ago. Should sell it. This one on CL is an absolute steal. That's one of...

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06-19-2017, 07:07 PM

Rich Jones replied to a poll Rural America vs. Urban America in The Bilge

I spent my youth in rural America, my adulthood in the suburbs and I'm now back in the boonies in my retirement. So, where the hell do I fit in this...

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06-19-2017, 07:02 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread 14th Star: 18' Palmer Fantail Launch in Building / Repair

I'm finally getting around to installing the oak coamings I steam bent months ago. Here's the forward section wedged into place. and screwed...

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06-19-2017, 06:47 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Gil Smith catboat "Lorelei" in Building / Repair

As I stated before, I was at the museum a few weeks ago for my son's wedding and snuck into the small craft building in between courses at the...

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06-19-2017, 07:08 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Building and repairing wooden boats in Building / Repair

Beautiful traditional workmanship!

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06-18-2017, 09:41 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Gil Smith catboat "Lorelei" in Building / Repair

This should be a very interesting build. I was just at the Long Island Maritime museum a couple of weeks ago. My son's marriage ceremony was held on...

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06-18-2017, 04:55 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread USS Constitution in The Bilge

A weak demonstration. Guns don't recoil, so they probably just had a very small charge popping off for show. Even though not loaded with shot, I'd...

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06-18-2017, 03:10 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread USS Constitution in The Bilge

It's been in dry dock for a year or two. When I saw her last summer, they were rebuilding the bow. Odd to see her with only the lower masts in. ...

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