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Only problem with that thermometer photo !

January 29 2007 at 10:30 AM
Paul  (no login)


Response to 350 Q Update

Thanks for the photo Mark, only problem was this morning ours was 3 or 4 degrees colder!!! That cold front dropped like a brick all the way into Tennessee. Saturday was nice, I was out in my solar heated temporary cocoon this week-end, Saturday was great, Sunday was okay until it got later in the day and then the temp dropped like a rock and I gave up. When the temp started dropping and the wind picked up, I finally decided it was time for a beer, came inside, stoked up the fireplace and thawed out.


This is my new home away from home, presently all torn apart, stocked with beer, electric heat, Television, and lots and lots of tools ! On many a day when it's been raining, I've been able to work on my project in a dedicated space. My barn and workshop are full, and this was the only fast and temporary solution to an unexpected problem. A boy has to have a hobby, and sometimes the more the better!!! The optical illusion in this photo makes it look tighter than it really is, because I actually have a table saw set up on the front port side, along with a mitre saw, and saw horses on the front starboard where I do my painting prior to reinstallation. I need to document the wood structural frame I'm going to reinstall, pretty wild looking chassis they used under the two front seats, now stronger and a little bit heavier.

I have my project half inside and half outside now, so I'll be working on the inside stuff as it really gets cold. During the day if the sun shines, I get good heat, and I have one of those oil-filled electric heater jobs that helps too.

Good to see you making progress, it looks like you're getting ready for a boat show?? Just a word of caution, I think I saw a finger print in the corner of one of those photos, ha ha (not really).

All the best,
Paul

 
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