Progress, slow, but progress. I've finished painting the outside, at least as it's going to be finished for now. The meranti ply proved to be thirsty...
Having lived in coastal FL for 30 years, we've had our share of dealing with homeowner's insurance. When I built our house here in SC, State Farm was...
They are getting ready for Juneteenth in Greenville SC. The group promoting this hung up 50 banners of various people. One banner had white people on...
A further update- I've finished painting the outside of the boat. It's not perfect, but it's as good as it's going to be for now. I figured it costs...
I've toyed with the idea of mounting a golf cart motor to a used outboard leg. I have several junk outboards to cannibalize, and golf cart motors can...
It's shocking how some people live. The youth group in our church does volunteer work, helping fix up people's houses. Some of the houses aren't even...
Arithmetic is a heartless bitch. They either need to raise taxes, or cut spending. Right now, the debt translates to nearly a quarter million dollars...
When we went to Brugge, they simply called them 'frites' (fries). They served them with mayo, although one place had a great sauce. I couldn't quite...
I'm currently building John Brooks' Peregrine 18 with some of the same usage in mind. I went with a longer boat so my wife and I can row tandem. I'm...