Recent content by HenryHawthorne

Guilty. But trying. Or at least thinking about it.

Old school Tod. Unlike machining, with woodworking if it looks straight, it is straight. If it looks square, it is square. As my wife reminds me regularly, I have perfectionist pathology from time to time. I'm trying hard not to succumb on this boat, and a truly straight edge would send me...

Finally back on the boat this week. Finished taping all the exterior seams, and building up the slightly low spot near the stern. Scraped and sanded that work this morning. I have a touch more to do in 2 spots, but pretty much there. So, with luck and good health, should get the rest of the...

Tarpon fishing is fantastic! Right up until you hook one, then its just plain work! Looks like a great trip, well done.

Nice William!

Superb!!

You'll have to wait a few more days (for the boat, not for me in a pink onesie)... I noticed a finger swelling this weekend, had developed into a paronychia by last night. Had it lanced and drained this morning and got some antibiotics, so will give it a day or so to let pain/swelling reduce...

Thanks to both Fred and SJ! Well done and well bought!!

Sorry you're going through this... pain and inflammation can be particularly difficult to pin down and resolve. And I personally believe pain and anxiety over it can become self-escalating. I have a family member who has been dealing with similar issues (foot, knee, hip mainly for her) the...

Don't tempt me!

Confused about what has happened to her, but cute as all get out in her pink post-surgery suit. That's a heckuva lot better than a cone!

Well, I'd planned about a week long break at Easter since we were traveling to Nashville to visit our son. But tweaked a knee just before Easter so been trying to take it a little easy and decided long hours standing while fairing and glassing probably was not a good idea. Took my young lab in...