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05-23-2013, 03:54 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Lapstrake project: Plank not following mold in Building / Repair

Welcome! If you push it in and sight along the plank edge, does it look fair? If so, go for it. If not, you might have to pad out the mold a...

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05-20-2013, 09:56 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Cleaning in The Bilge

Once the shower is cleaned, use Clear Shower and spray it on after every shower while the glass is still wet. I've been keeping my clear glass...

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05-20-2013, 09:48 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread President Obama makes U.S. Marine break military rules in The Bilge

I'm heading out for a few days and won't be checking in here. Will this silly thread still be going on when I get back?:d

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05-20-2013, 09:45 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Chris Craft 1967 40 Constellation rebuild. in Building / Repair

Beautiful!!

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05-20-2013, 07:30 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Michele Bachman in The Bilge

Bachman going down in flames would be sweet, indeed!

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05-20-2013, 07:21 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Rowing boat ID..? in Designs / Plans

I'd go with Yankee Tender also. The boat was in last week's season finale. It definately had a flat bottom. Was wondering when someone would post...

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05-20-2013, 12:22 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread How good are you at wood work? (Not political) in The Bilge

Well, the woodburning I've got down to a science: I burn wood in the woodstove all winter!:d I was at Mystic Seaport years ago and visiting the...

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05-20-2013, 07:25 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread How good are you at wood work? (Not political) in The Bilge

Good enough to build a boat that floats, but not a true artist.

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05-20-2013, 07:23 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Welcome back, Bacon boy! in The Bilge

My wife let's me have bacon once a year on my birthday... Here's to a speedy recovery, Jamie. I would have thought you'd be under doctor's...

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05-19-2013, 10:00 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Wee Lassie in Misc. Boat Related

Looks like it's got 20lbs of epoxy on it!

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05-19-2013, 04:12 PM

Rich Jones started a thread Hug the ones you love in The Bilge

Got a phone call at dawn yesterday that my 33-year old nephew died from a sudden brain aneurysm. Leaves behind a young wife, 2-year old son and...

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05-19-2013, 03:50 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Just saw a depressing weather report in The Bilge

Warm would be nice!!:)

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05-19-2013, 12:50 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Chicago Teachers Demonstrate in The Bilge

The economy is having a devastating effect on schools. My wife's old school district is laying off over 80 tenured teachers with 8-10 years...

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05-19-2013, 11:38 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Just saw a depressing weather report in The Bilge

Well, we need the rain anyway. Plus, with my bad shoulder, I can't do much outdoors. Have to attend a funeral this week, so the rain will match my...

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05-19-2013, 11:34 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread if you're gonna break the law... only break one law at a time! :) in The Bilge

I was wondering about that myself. Do renters have the same protection against search that homeowners do? I would think so. An what's with those...

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05-18-2013, 12:12 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread question for the gun folks in The Bilge

Well, it's all very simple. The pro-gun folk believe that once the government knows of your firepower, they now know where to come to take it away. ...

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05-18-2013, 12:03 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Well, ain't that a hole in the boat... in The Bilge

My health insurance is good, so no problems. Once you strap on those skis, you assume all liability for injury, even if the other guy is at fault. ...

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05-17-2013, 07:40 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Well, ain't that a hole in the boat... in The Bilge

I've a friend with a nice 34-footer on Lake Champlain who will take me out anytime. Problem is, I don't dare do it. One bad wave and I bang the bad...

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05-17-2013, 04:24 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Building the Hvalsoe 13 in Building / Repair

Just found out that I need rotator cuff surgery. June 5th. Won't be able to pick up a tool until at least November. So, in November I will...

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05-17-2013, 04:18 PM

Rich Jones started a thread Well, ain't that a hole in the boat... in The Bilge

Shoulder surgery coming up. Some of you might remember me mentioning in another thread that I was injured in a high speed skiing accident six weeks...

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05-15-2013, 07:18 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Caledonia Yawl Christening in People & Places

Make sure you take plenty of pictures of the festivities! Wishing you good weather and fair winds.

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05-15-2013, 07:16 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Marmalade's Spring Spa 2013 in People & Places

I must confess that I had something similiar. A customer gave it to me just to get it out of his backyard. The seats were missing, so I put in some...

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05-15-2013, 04:56 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Marmalade's Spring Spa 2013 in People & Places

Great story and a beautiful boat. Thanks for sharing. I admire a sailor who can get around without an engine once in a while ( I can't!)....

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05-15-2013, 04:39 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Black helicopters in The Bilge

Well, no black helicopters came to take me away. My life is soooo boring... Anyway, after not hearing from me on the internet, I recieved a paper...

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05-15-2013, 07:35 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Slow start to the garden... curst cold spring in The Bilge

Heavy frost here this morning. Frost the last three mornings. Should finally warm up for good in the next few days. One ski trail is still open at...

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05-14-2013, 03:29 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Ted Cruz - a potential presidential candidate? in The Bilge

I think the big Fella from Jersey is a crafty old fox. Every Republican will vote for him, whether they love or hate him ( remember a guy named Mitt...

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05-14-2013, 11:16 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Ted Cruz - a potential presidential candidate? in The Bilge

His father was an immigrant from Cuba during their revolution. So, was he (the father) ever a U.S. citizen to begin with? The mother was born in...

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05-14-2013, 05:58 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread repairs to hot moulded racing dinghies, canoes and powerboats in Building / Repair

Many years ago, I had a hot-moulded 20' Highlander. Nice sailboat. It got smashed up in 1985 by Hurricane Gloria. I had to repair a few holes in...

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05-13-2013, 07:34 PM

Rich Jones replied to a thread Jumping in with both feet..... in Building / Repair

Beautiful! Somehow, I missed this thread. Now, I'll have to read the whole thing. Love those ventilated doors. Will that trash cabinet stay...

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05-12-2013, 07:40 AM

Rich Jones replied to a thread For Our Gun Thread Lovers in The Bilge

Famous last words, " Be careful with that, Honey, it's loaded." If there are some Democrats that have to sacrifice their political careers in a...

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